African Ibeji
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba tribe of West Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
African tribal art.
Fine old male and female pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures from the Igbuke carving
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 7.49 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.04 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 3.75 in D 3.35 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.41 in W 2.76 in D 3.15 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 3.51 in D 3.71 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.33 in W 3.75 in D 3.55 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 2.96 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oshogbo, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.16 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ife, Yoruba People Nigeria early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
A rare exceptionally large
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her lap, one arm reaching towards a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria
Located in Norwich, GB
An extraordinary group of Ibeji "triplets" sculpted by the same master sculptor.
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Category
1930s Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 10.63 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield
Black Forest, School Switzerland 19th century
Carved Wood
21 inches
This is an exceptionally beautiful and exceptionally rare wood...
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, with humans or animals suppor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 14 in W 21.5 in D 11.25 in
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 proper right hair and side o...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in carved wood would typically be placed in the ‘thilda’, a shrine or small room withi...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face.
The Bambara of Mali use decorat...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Atypical form with a rich high patina. Professional mounted. Provenance: Weinberg Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Ibeji pair
Located in London, GB
Ibeji pair
Ajasse
Nigeria
Wood, beads, pigment, offering remains
26.5cm and 25cm
ex Beatrice Leutert and Marcel Plüss collection, Thurgau, Switzerland
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Boho Chic Style NACRE and Wooden Inlay Liberty & Co Table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A fine veneered, inlayed table with mother of pearl insets attributed to Liberty & Co of London around the turn of the 19th and early 20th Century. At this time England and London wa...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Syrian Bohemian Side Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Orientalist Painting Wall Art Arab Market Scene Dutch G. Huijsser Antique Frame
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Orientalist Painting Wall Art Arab Market Scene Dutch G. Huijsser Antique Frame . Very nice oil on cardboard by Gerard Huijsser, Dutch painter, depicting a gathering of people in a o...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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H 12 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in
"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria, " Bronze Sculpture created circa 1920s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1920. This figure has short legs and a short torso, but a large head. They held out their hands with two objects...
Category
1920s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an animal head with horns possibly an antelope. Includes original movable bolt or cross...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin
A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures Gbongan
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Gbongan region Nigeria
A pair of hard wood male and female
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Very Rare Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure Efon Alaye Nigeria
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine very rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Efon Alaye
A finely carved rare female Ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Two Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, Early 20th Century, Nigeria, Africa Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two very well loved and worn carved wood Yoruba twin figures "Ibeji", from Nigeria, Africa dating
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Hand Carved Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure. Figure does show extensive wear, and 'smoothing' of edges
Category
Vintage 1940s Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair style
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prolific tribes of Sub-Saharan Africa. They are centred in southwestern Nigeria, with a significant
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Gbonhan African Tribal Art Ex Bonhams
Located in London, GB
African tribal art.
Fine old pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures.
Gbonhan region Nigeria.
Measure
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" Tribal Figures with Beaded Necklaces
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" tribal figures with beaded necklaces
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
African art)
These carvings are called ere ibeji (‘ere’ means sacred image, ‘ibi’, means born and ‘eji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Beads
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from llorin region Nigeria.
A very fine old pair of male and
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Igbuke Oyo
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine old Yoruba Ibeji Oyo
A finely carved male Ibeji figure from the Igbuke
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from llorin region Nigeria
A impressive pair of hard wood
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
A fine rare pair of ere Ibeji figures from Ibarapa region Nigeria
A pair of hard wood male Ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Ogbomoso Oyo
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Ogbomoso Oyo region Nigeria
A pair of hard wood female
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Hand Carved Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure. Figure does show extensive wear, and 'smoothing' of edges
Category
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Hand Carved Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure. Figure does show extensive wear, and 'smoothing' of edges
Category
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Hand Carved Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure. Figure does show extensive wear, and 'smoothing' of edges
Category
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Yoruba Ibeji Male Figure
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Hand Carved Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure. Figure does show extensive wear, and 'smoothing' of edges
Category
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pigment
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African Ibeji For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African ibeji you’re looking for. Each African ibeji for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African ibeji, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An African ibeji is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is an African Ibeji?
An African ibeji can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $962, while the lowest priced sells for $410 and the highest can go for as much as $3,337.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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