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Place of Origin: Nigerian
Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria
A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Cubist Ibibio Puppet Head Brass Eyes Nigeria Early 20th Century stern gaze stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio puppet head with strong stern expression through tightly closed lips, large brass tack eyes. With wood tenon mounted in custom base.
Total height on base 11 1/4 inches
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
World-renowned for high-quality lost wax casting, the city of Benin in West Africa has been a leading producer of fine cast brass and bronze sculptures since as early as the 16th cen...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early Ibibio Mask Fragment, Dark Red Face, Expressive Eyes, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio mask fragment from Nigeria, deep black-red pigment, expressive eyes. A compelling face on a custom metal stand. Old insect damage/erosion to p...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications and an excited baby. Areas of heavy wear, erosion and insect damage, especially to the two figures supporting the bowl, top of the chicken bowl...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion and wear in center from traditional use.
Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019
With small metal stand...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Maiden Spirit Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved mask from the early to mid-1900s made by the Igo People of Southeastern Nigeria.
Agbogho, or "maiden spirit" are worn strictly by m...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to...
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19th Century Antique Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
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Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
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Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 20th Century
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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Turned design with rectangular shapes and carved swirling patterns...
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H 0.71 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century.
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African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
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A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorated in polychrome beads and nassa sea shells, depicting central warrior figure mounted on figural horse or donkey animal, flanked by four standing figures, atop cylindrical crown, adorned with lizards and mask.
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Early Yoruba Wood Divination Board with Row of Turtles, Nigeria Early 20th C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early Yoruba divination board, a rare example with a row of turtles going around the edge of the board. Tilts slightly forward with two short legs on bottom. Carved receptacle on bottom to hold divination pieces. Very dense, heavy wood. Early 20th century, Nigeria.
Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019
with small metal stand...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 4.5 in
Old Weathered Mbembe Figure Fragment with Arms Out on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Standing Male Ibibio Figure with Hands Up and Hat, Sublime Face, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing male Ibibio figure with flat hands up and hat, very detailed sublime face, Nigeria, early 20th century. Wear and patina from tribal use, losses to feet. Body with soft round...
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H 12 in W 2.63 in D 2.75 in
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Located in Leuven , BE
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Montol People, Nigeria, Wooden Standing Pair of Ancestor Figures
Located in Leuven , BE
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Yoruba Tribal Couple on Base with Hearts, Nose to Nose, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Utterly charming carving of a couple on a base with hearts, Yoruba people, Nigeria, Africa. Standing male and female figures facing each other nose to nose. Male is wearing a basebal...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
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Yoruba Tribal Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Large Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba tribal male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, large eyes
A finely carved Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with pointed headdress, large expressive eyes on a circula...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
H 10 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Matched Pair of Tribal Yoruba Ibeji "Twin" Figures, Male/Female with Bracelets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched pair of male and female Yoruba wood twin figures, "ibeji" with heavy brass bracelets and neck rings. Probably carved by the same artist with very similar faces, but different...
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Wood
H 9.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Tribal Ogboni Pair of Brass Pins with Faces, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Tribal Yoruba Maternity Figure holding a Bowl, Signed J.A. Fakeye, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Tribal Yoruba maternity figure holding a bowl, Signed J.A. Fakeye, Nigeria
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H 15.33 in W 2.75 in L 15.33 in
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa Timeless
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications and an excited baby. Areas of heavy wear, erosion and insect damage, especially to the two figures supporting the bowl, top of the chicken bowl...
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