This gorgeous african elephant made of stone serpentine is in some countries, a sybmbol of power and luck, also for close-knit relations that are held dearly to the clan. African artists have long been exponents of the abstract, often using natural stone African art. particularly relating to couples, families, wedding dancers, and family groupings (ukama). African artists continue their use of some incredibly attractive stone to create works that please even the most devoted collector of realistic sculpture. You will enjoy watching this attractive abstract, symbol of power and luck.

For more than a thousand years the kingdom of Benin was a political power in the southern forests of present-day Nigeria. The bronzes of Benin are the outcome of a long tradition. The discovery of the Benin bronzes dates from 1897, when a British punitive expedition stripped the city of Benin of many objects, which were carried to London. Soon after this expedition a newly elected oba (king) did everything to breathe new life into the old arts and was, up to a point, successful. The “Benin style” is a court art from the palace of the divine oba. The oba possessed a monopoly of bronze. The statues and plaques were highly prestigious objects and decorated the palace and the altar. The figures of warriors were often used as part of bronze groups or as independent statues and statuettes. Material: African Bronze Size: H. 7”, W. 3 ½”, D. 2”

This bronze clearly represents the head of an oni. The eyes, lips, and ears are stylized according to ideal models. Yet the features are strongly individualized, and the head may well have been intended as a portrait. The bronzes of Benin are the outcome of a long tradition. The discovery of the Benin bronzes dates from 1897, when a British punitive expedition stripped the city of Benin of many objects, which were carried to London. Soon after this expedition a newly elected oba (king) did everything to breathe new life into the old arts and was, up to a point, successful. The “Benin style” is a court art from the palace of the divine oba. The oba possessed a monopoly of bronze. this head

This bronze figure represents the head of a warrior. The discovery of the Benin bronzes dates from 1897, when a British punitive expedition stripped the city of Benin of many objects, which were carried to London. Soon after this expedition a newly elected oba (king) did everything to breathe new life into the old arts and was, up to a point, successful. The “Benin style” is a court art from the palace of the divine oba. The oba possessed a monopoly of bronze. The statues and plaques were highly prestigious objects and decorated the palace and the altar. The figures of warriors were often used as part of bronze groups or as independent statues and statuettes.

This lovely pair of ebony serpentine stone elephants is hand-carved and makes a wonderful collectable or a superb display in your livingroom or office.

The magic shown here, of the bond between mother and child is captured by the artist in this tender and touching rendition of the classic and universal vocation of motherhood. The artist realize the sacredness of this vocation of motherhood and the importance of the woman role in the family, and it's place as the foundation from which the entire culture finds cohesion.

Lovely little pussy cat, carved from serpentine stone with a very nice sable color. It would make a lovely desk companion.

Lovely little pussy cat, carved from dark serpentine stone with a very nice ebony color. It would make a lovely desk companion.