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Nigeria Statue

Nigerian Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Statue
Nigerian Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Statue

Nigerian Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Statue

Located in Oostende, BE

Late 19th century Igbo-Ukwu bronze statue from Nigeria. Cire perdue technique.

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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Female Head statue - Ejagham People, Nigeria
Female Head statue - Ejagham People, Nigeria

Female Head statue - Ejagham People, Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

Considered to be the originators of this accomplished leather-on-wood technique, which is also used by their neighbours Idoma, Boki, Igala and Bangwa, the Ejagham wanted to achieve a...

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Wood

Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria
Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria

Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue documented Van Lier provenance,Ibo People, Nigeria.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Pair of Ibo (Igbo) Ancestral Figures, " two Wooden Statues from Nigeria
"Pair of Ibo (Igbo) Ancestral Figures, " two Wooden Statues from Nigeria

"Pair of Ibo (Igbo) Ancestral Figures, " two Wooden Statues from Nigeria

Located in Milwaukee, WI

A pair of African carved wood and cloth ancestral figures from Nigeria. Meant to be sold as a pair, these ancestral figures are meant to convey the achievements of those they represe...

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1920s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff
African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff

Located in Atlanta, GA

It made a wonderful decorative piece with its sculptural form and cultural annotation. The statue itself is 23.5" high.

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A tall hand-carved statue of a dancer "Queen Dancer" crafted by the Egba People, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture
African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture

African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

Overall a superb museum quality example -- African Ethnographic mask helmet headdress crest figural figure statue sculpture Nigerian Cameroonian culture cultural interest functional...

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

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Important African Statue, Igbo Nigéria, circa 1930
Important African Statue, Igbo Nigéria, circa 1930

Important African Statue, Igbo Nigéria, circa 1930

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H 68.9 in W 12.21 in D 11.42 in

Important African Statue, Igbo Nigéria, circa 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Note the presence of two swastikas, one of the oldest symbols of humanity, above the chest, on both sides of the central scarification, found in Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Americas...

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Vintage 1930s Nigerian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

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H 16.93 in W 1.78 in D 1.97 in

Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

Made by the Chamba people to the south of the Benue river in Nigeria during the early 20th century, the statue has a deep, aged patina and evidence of encrusted earth applied decorat...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs
Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs

Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs

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H 11.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in

Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs

Located in Astoria, NY

Keywords: West African Art, Nigerian Art, Orisha, Ibeji, Statue, Sculpture, Metalwork, Ethnographic Art, Tribal Art, Ogboni Secret Society, Figurative, Fertility Figures, Twins, Male...

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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Brass

Pair of Male and Female Statues in the Style of Ejagham of Nigeria
Pair of Male and Female Statues in the Style of Ejagham of Nigeria

Pair of Male and Female Statues in the Style of Ejagham of Nigeria

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of male and female statues, produced circa 1950s, inspired by the traditional styles of the ethnic group Ekoi (or Ejagham) of southeast Nigeria and northern Cameroon.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Leather, Wood

African bronze leopard
African bronze leopard

African bronze leopard

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H 22 in W 20 in D 6 in

African bronze leopard

Located in Sarasota, FL

An African bronze leopard statue from Nigeria

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20th Century African Statues

Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria
Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria

Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria

Located in Houston, TX

This charming, highly expressive pair of Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria are created in the form of lidded pots.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Mali woman bronze sculpture
Mali woman bronze sculpture

Mali woman bronze sculpture

$950

H 13.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Mali woman bronze sculpture

Located in Three Oaks, MI

These cast figures and objects express status, prestige, and power. This cast metal figure exhibits the technical skill and artistry that Dogon blacksmiths brought to their work. Mad...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria
Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a finial on the shaft terminating in a triangular-shaped polychrome element Nigeria,...

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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence Height 17.75 inch, Widt...

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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wool

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

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Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

$4,800Sale Price|36% Off

H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

By People from Benin

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER
ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER

ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER, circa 1900

$1,200

H 11 in W 7 in D 7 in

ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER

Located in Three Oaks, MI

Elephant lidded kuduo container from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. Kuduo were created to store valuable possessions such as gold dust and served the symbolic purpose of safeguarding ...

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Late 19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

$16,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39 in W 34.25 in D 13.25 in

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa
Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa

Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

$1,455

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

By Yoruba People

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

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Bronze

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

$56,250

H 97.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks

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Wood

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola" is a wood sculpture from Africa created circa 1910. The figure kneels on the ground holding a baby in her arms. Her eyes are closed and she is wearing a com...

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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria, " Wood & Copper created circa 1970
"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria, " Wood & Copper created circa 1970

"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria, " Wood & Copper created circa 1970

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria" is a wood and copper sculpture created in Nigeria circa 1970. A head is made with wide red eyes. Their hair is in cords running around the head and up...

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1970s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali, " Wood created in Africa in c. 1940
"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali, " Wood created in Africa in c. 1940

"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali, " Wood created in Africa in c. 1940

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali" is a carved wood sculpture with abstracted human and animal figures. 20" x 6" x 3" The Bambara are a Mande ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily ...

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1940s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Nigeria Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Nigeria statue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Nigeria statue — often made from wood, bronze and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Nigeria statue you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Nigeria statue over the years, but those crafted by Benin People and Yoruba People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nigeria Statue?

The average selling price for a Nigeria statue at 1stDibs is $2,705, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $27,652 for the highest priced.