Benin Kingdom, Nigeria. "Court Dwarf", bronze, apparently unmarked. Figural sculpture depicting a dwarf from the Edo court of Nigeria, with enlarged head, sunken chest and forehead and short arms and legs, the figure with stylized beard and hair, with detailed facial features. Overall 29.5" x 14" x 8.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-16
Benin Kingdom, Nigeria. "Court Dwarf", bronze, apparently unmarked. Figural sculpture depicting a dwarf from the Edo court of Nigeria, with enlarged head, sunken chest and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-10-15
BENIN KINGDOM, BRASS CAST ALTAR BELL, H 5 1/2": Quadrangular brass cast bell, decorated with geometric incisions and raised loop designs on the sides. Presented Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2013-12-13
BENIN BRONZE: Large lost-wax cast bronze sculpture, Benin Kingdom, Nigeria - depicting a warrior or king on a horse . Approx 24” high by 15” Read more…
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2017-02-18
