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

Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs

Located in Astoria, NY

York. From a Fifth Avenue Collection. Keywords: West African Art, Nigerian Art, Orisha, Ibeji, Statue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance

African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nigeria. For pieces with a similar style, see p103 Art of the Senses African masterpieces from the Teel

Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads

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

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

texture and attractiveness of the design. Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

missing. From Nigeria, Africa. Old label on base from a previous collection mentions this figure being

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Nigeria 20th-Century Hand Carved Eket Round Mask
African Nigeria 20th-Century Hand Carved Eket Round Mask

African Nigeria 20th-Century Hand Carved Eket Round Mask

Located in Queens, NY

African Nigeria 20th-Century hand carved Eket rounded mask with chiseled lines Good, with patina

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ogboni Yoruba Cast Bronze Figurative Staff Tops, Nigeria Africa
Pair of Ogboni Yoruba Cast Bronze Figurative Staff Tops, Nigeria Africa

Pair of Ogboni Yoruba Cast Bronze Figurative Staff Tops, Nigeria Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A matched pair of Ogboni figures with finely modeled heads and abstracted bodies, with iron post at bottom of each. Each face with "x" scarification mark between eyes and elaborate ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa
Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa

Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early finely carved African Afikpo mask with stylized geometric abstract long face. From Nigeria

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Category

1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

Located in London, GB

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

economy as an art of form, balance, and shared understanding. African Art Currency, Benin, Nigeria bronze

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Tribal Chair from Nigeria

Tribal Chair from Nigeria

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia  These are
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia  These are

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin  African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin  African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

, Provenance:uk Collection The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

pair in good condition. Period Early 20th century The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Fine  Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure  African Tribal Art  Antiques
Fine  Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure  African Tribal Art  Antiques

Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques

Located in London, GB

African tribal Art Antiques Female Ibeji figure Yoruba Nigeria A Finely carved  Ibeji Figure from

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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

-- African Ethnographic mask helmet headdress crest figural figure statue sculpture Nigerian Cameroonian

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Africa's greatest

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Located in NICE, FR

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

By People from Benin

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primitive folk art style

Category

Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design
Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design This vibrant West African tunic was likely made

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Beads

Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Congo Africa
Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Congo Africa

Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Congo Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo Africa. A finely

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of African Igbo Open-Sided Cast Copper Cuff Bracelets
Pair of African Igbo Open-Sided Cast Copper Cuff Bracelets

Pair of African Igbo Open-Sided Cast Copper Cuff Bracelets

By Igbo People

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of African Igbo open-sided cast copper cuff bracelets, circa 1980s. The pair are a

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved beard. Stacking square hair style on top of head and projecting element hair on b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Textile, Beads

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Textile, Beads

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair

Located in North Miami, FL

This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria

Located in Chicago, IL

ancestors. Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat, tribal

Category

Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria

Located in Chicago, IL

ancestors. Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Maternity Offering Bowl Figure with Chicken, Africa, Nigeria
Yoruba Maternity Offering Bowl Figure with Chicken, Africa, Nigeria

Yoruba Maternity Offering Bowl Figure with Chicken, Africa, Nigeria

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Yoruba maternity offering bowl with a chicken as the lid, Nigeria, Africa, early 20th century. A

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Yoruba Wooden Polychrome Egungun Headdress Mask from Nigeria
African Yoruba Wooden Polychrome Egungun Headdress Mask from Nigeria

African Yoruba Wooden Polychrome Egungun Headdress Mask from Nigeria

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

worship aspects. The Yoruba are a Central Nigerian tribal group, originally descended from a Hausa

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century

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

African Tribal Art Fine  Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures Gbongan
African Tribal Art Fine  Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures Gbongan

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

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African art nigeria for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and beads, every African art nigeria was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the African art nigeria you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each African art nigeria bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made African art nigeria has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Igbo People and Yoruba People are consistently popular.

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Prices for an African art nigeria start at $350 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,850.
Questions About African Art Nigeria
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
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    One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
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