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Place of Origin: Nigerian
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

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Wood

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

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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

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Hardwood

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

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Bronze

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

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Wood, Paint

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

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Wood

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

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Bronze

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

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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

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Wood

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

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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

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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

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Wood

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Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included. History: The throwing stick...
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Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and other such occasions . Igb...
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Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
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Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and carving symbolise the battle between good and evil. Female Kifwebe masks represent femininity, the continuation of life and a good omen. These masks were used for wedding ceremonies, reproduction rituals and other such occasions. This large mask...
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African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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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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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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Bankoni People, Mali, Female Terracotta Statue with Beaded Necklace
Located in Leuven , BE
Female terracotta statue with beaded necklace. A rare find !
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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
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Yoruba Tribal Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Large Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Matched Pair of Tribal Yoruba Ibeji "Twin" Figures, Male/Female with Bracelets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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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
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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