Region | Country: Benin, Nigeria
Period: 19-20th century (1840-1940’s)
Dimensions: 64 x 34 x 22 cm
Weight: 9800g / 9,8 kg
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 5250€

Superb representation of a King of Ifé in ceremonial clothing on his horse. The capital of the Kingdom of Ifé was Benin City in Nigeria. It was one of the great kingdoms of southern Nigeria established by the Yoruba populations.

Region | Country: Benin, Nigeria
Period: 1st half 20th century (1930-60’s)
Dimensions: 62,5 x 39 x 22 cm
Weight: 12200g / 12,2 kg
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 1000€

Figure made using the lost wax method.
The Bini Edo Bronze Alloy Horseman King Oba on a Horse is a bronze sculpture originating from Nigeria, specifically from the Bini Edo region. This artwork depicts a rider mounted on a horse, both finely detailed and precisely executed.

Region | Country: Nigeria, Gulf of Guinea
Period: 20th century
Dimensions: 41 x 35 x 9 cm
Weight: 3650 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 1200€

The Ogoni people are one of the indigenous people living in Rivers State in southern Nigeria. It is distributed over a small territory in the Gulf of Guinea, east of the city of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.

This population numbers approximately 500,000 people. The horse is the instrument of conquest par excellence and the symbol of warlike adventures, but also an object of divination among soothsayers.
Among the nearby Yoruba, he is an important figure found in many sculptures.

Region | Country: Benin Citi, Nigeria
Period: 1750-1890’s
Dimensions: 38 x 30 x 8 cm
Weight: 4800 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 4500€ (Private Collection)

Superb plaque from the Binin Citi of Nigeria with double warriors, they represent symbols, court scenes and serve to strengthen the power and guard the Royal court of Oba (King).

Region | Country: Benin, Nigeria
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 35 x 28 x 12 cm
Weight: 6900 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 670€

A bronze plaque in the style of Benin, Nigeria. Superb plaque from the Benin City of Nigeria with four warriors. They represent symbols, court scenes and serve to strengthen the power and guard the Royal court of King Oba.

These works constitute one of the greatest treasures of humanity and are among the centerpieces of museums around the world.
Figure made using the lost wax method.

Region | Country: Chad, Africa
Period: 1st half 20th century
Dimensions: 50 x 28 x 20 cm
Weight: 5150 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 750€

Very rare African bronze.
Figure made using the lost wax method.
Beautifully crafted with lots of tribal details.

Region | Country: Benin City, Nigeria
Period: 2nd half 20th century (1950-70’s)
Dimensions: 45,5 x 15,5 x 15,5 cm
Weight: 4400 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 1700€

Figure made using the lost wax method.
The „Bronzes of Benin”, so called despite the fact that they were most often made of brass, together with the bronzes of Ife, are among the greatest achievements of African art.

Region | Country: Benin, Nigeria
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 36,5 x 34 x 9,5 cm
Weight: 4600 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 1500€ (2800€ couple)

Figure made using the lost wax method.
The „Bronzes of Benin”, so called despite the fact that they were most often made of brass, together with the bronzes of Ife, are among the greatest achievements of African art.

Beautiful Leopard (leopard) made of African bronze from Benin. Benin bronzes are perhaps the best-known bronzes of African art, ahead of Ifé and Owo crafts. This is due to the proximity of the Atlantic coast, which enabled trade with the Portuguese from the 15th century. A great bronze Benin leopard. For the people of Benin, the leopard is a powerful royal animal that rules the savannah as a king rules his people. It also serves as a symbol of justice.

Region | Country: Benin, Nigeria
Period: 2nd half 20th century (1950-70’s)
Dimensions: 40,5 x 36,5 x 10,5 cm
Weight: 4950 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 800€

Figure made using the lost wax method.
The „Bronzes of Benin”, so called despite the fact that they were most often made of brass, together with the bronzes of Ife, are among the greatest achievements of African art.

Beautiful Leopard (leopard) made of African bronze from Benin. Benin bronzes are perhaps the best-known bronzes of African art, ahead of Ifé and Owo crafts. This is due to the proximity of the Atlantic coast, which enabled trade with the Portuguese from the 15th century. A great bronze Benin leopard. For the people of Benin, the leopard is a powerful royal animal that rules the savannah as a king rules his people. It also serves as a symbol of justice.

Region | Country: Cameroon
Period: 1st half 20th century (1930-70’s)
Dimensions: 50 cm, 46 cm height
Weight: 5600 g, 5350 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 6500€ (Private Collection)

Court Jester Staue from Cameroon made with the lost wax method.
A very rare figure.

Region | Country: Cameroon
Period: 1st half 20th century (1930-70’s)
Dimensions: 42,5 x 15,5 x 15,5 cm
Weight: 3450 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 780€

Tikar Court Jester, dancer made with the lost wax method.
A very rare figure.

Region | Country: Cameroon
Period: 1st half 20th century (1930-70’s)
Dimensions: 40,5 x 15,0 x 15,3 cm
Weight: 3500 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 780€

“The Tikar area is occupied by around 250,000 people who speak different languages, but yet claim common ancestors. It is divided into two main geographical sub-groups – the first includes village-dwelling people who live in round huts covered by conical roofs and whose artistic output is largely associated with 19th-century bronze pipes. The second sub-group occupies the north-west highlands and they predominantly carve statues and masks.”

Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.

Region | Country: Cameroon, Nigeria, Africa
Period: 18-19th century, 1780-1860’s
Dimensions: 27,5 and 23,5 cm height
Weight: 1200 g, 650 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 8000-9500€ (Private Collection)

Although poorly documented, the Vere are renowned for the quality and originality of their bronzes. Here are typical statues for its style and subject.
Representing a man and woman standing with their legs apart, arms projected forward, hands spread, high neck supporting a spherical head with coffee bean eyes and protruding ears, decoration of wrist and ankle bracelets, necklaces and belt, body scarifications.
Originality of the construction, finesse of execution of the bronze, testifying to a great mastery.
Extremely rare piece.

Region | Country: Cameroon, Nigeria, Africa
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: male: 28 cm, female: 30 cm
Weight: male: 1000 g, female: 1150 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 200€ for one piece

Figure made using the lost wax method.

Region | Country: Cameroon, Nigeria, Africa
Period: 2nd half 20th century (1950’s)
Dimensions: 20 x 7,5 x 7,5 cm
Weight: 600 g
Material: African bronze
Provenance: Africa
Value: 550€

Figure made using the lost wax method.
Vere bronze motherhood. Here is the great figure of the ancestor, invoked by his descendants, carrying his child on his back, ready to bravely face all the dangers of existence. The face is pushed forward, with large, attentive eyes and large, erect ears. A simple piece, but so alive and moving. Excellent patina. The Vere, Verre, Were, Duru-Verre or Dii live in northeastern Nigeria, Adamawa State (formerly Gongola) and northern Cameroon. This very small population lives in round huts grouped in fortified villages. Vere statuettes, the function of which remains unknown, are rare and draw parallels with the works of the Mumuye, their close neighbors established between Nigeria and Cameroon.