Nigeria Sculpture

The Igbo are one of Nigeria's three major ethnic groups, accounting for about 20% of the total population, concentrated in the south-east of the country. The Igbo culture (Heebo, Ib...

Pair of Yoruba cast brass figures for the Ogboni cult, Nigeria. The male and female pair are holding ritual pieces and are a recurring symbol of Ogboni culture. The figures symbolize...

An Idiophone, "ahianmwen-oro", originated from the Edo people, Nigeria. Gong mallet with prophet bird, used at ceremoinial occations in the court of Benin. Hand-held clappers are amo...

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...

A splendid old tribal art piece. Probably from the Egungun group. The long braid of hair projection is a sign for a hunter or a member of his lineage.

This is a Benin-style bronze sculpture, likely inspired by the traditional lost-wax casting techniques used by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria).

A beautiful unique bronze cast Edo Queens head. Bronze commemorative heads placed on altars are dedicated to past Iyobas (queen mothers). The most distinctive feature of this head is...

A very textural painted sculpture of a musician by the Igbo people of Nigeria.

A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions of wood are painted. Attributed to Yoruba, Nigeria, Africa. Mid-late 20th century. ...

Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A similar sword is in a French Museum in Paris, Musée du Quai Branly It's a donation fro...

Mama Tribe wooden sculpture from Nigeria depicting a religious artifact, mounted on metal stand.

Yoruba sculpture is an original wooden art piece from Nigeria.

Brightly coloured beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960's to decorate wealthy Nigerian homes. The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form.

Brightly coloured beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960's to decorate wealthy Nigerian homes. The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form.

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

A hand carved tribal sculpture in the form of a grinning dog or laughing hyena.

Tent post sculpture in wood and steel by Nupe Tribe of Nigeria mounted by The Somerset Studios with steel on a wooden base.     

Circa 1900 bronze plaque from Nigeria with four figures in warrior dress. Beautifully rendered and detailed.

Yoruba Scepter, from Nigeria. Provenance : Collection Claude Vérité Collection Alain de Monbrison.

Circa 1900 Nigerian carved and beaded wooden fertility figure stands over four feet tall.

Striking and impressive large Ejagham (Ekoi) Janus headdress. Four antelope skin covered faces and 12 scroll swirls horns attached with pegs. The wood carved form is attached to a ba...

20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal. Mounted on metal stand. Dimensions: 12" W x 5" D x 13.5" H.

For your consideration is an oversized, African, ceremonial cuff made of copper. Copper has a beautiful patination only achieved with age. Measures: 8" x 9" x 5". In excellent condit...

Moses Unokwah (Nigeria, b.1964) Divination, 1990 foil relief edition 8/45 signed lower right sight: 22½ by 34¾ inches frame: 25½ by 38 inches This sculpted foil relief from Ni...

Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely, rich patina. The four sides tapering to lozenge shaped ends, with notched ridges.

The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the defenses provided by metal far outstripped the wood and reed shields employed by many o...

Ogoni Karikpo polychromed Dance Mask ,Ogoni Peopme, Nigeria. Provenance:Lefevre 1995 This powerful Ogoni mask features an oval face ,pierced circular eyes, a the cylindrical mo...

A 19th century Nigerian cast copper King Manilla currency piece with an incredible patina, mounted on a custom stand. Currency pieces such as these were status symbols, showcasing th...

Very little is known about this small Ethnic Group, numbering about 20.000 people in Eastern Nigeria close to the Cameroon border. There's no similarity to be found with the neighbou...

A painted head crest mask which appears to be from a 'Gelede cult,' known for honoring women and fertility, in the state of Benin (formerly Dahomey) in Nigeria, 20th century. This bu...

The oldest date from the 16th century and they measure between 14 and 200 cm. With the death of a Spiritual Leader a representative Monolith is carved. The idea, to endow a Phallus w...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...

Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Bronze Necklace of 18th and 19th Igbo Bug Beads from Nigeria Africa A classic, understated, elegant necklace. Antique “bug” beads, of solid bronze...

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...

Anthropomorphic carved wooden sculpture statuette representing a man. Nigeria, 1970s.

Brightly colored beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960s to decorate wealthy Nigerian homes. The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form.

A beautifully crafted sculpture of a standing woman made from bronzed resin material.  

Impressive Benin Oda King Lost Wax 'Bronze' sculpture from the mid-20th century Centuries old, the 'Lost Wax' method involves a mold created in wax and the molten metal poured in. T...

A beautifully crafted sculpture of a standing woman in bronzed resin.

This work may have been inspired by Igbo masks from Nigeria. This sculpture is 3 in an edition of 7.

A large sized carved and painted primitive Folk Art African mask that was hung as a wall decoration . The mask is in the style of Eket - Iblbio who used the masks as facial coverings...

Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a suede base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (photo of original Karl Springer tag inc...

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

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 men at funeral processions or ag...

Rare old head dress for ceremony. Made of wood, Arts Premiers Nigeria.

Vintage Hand-Forged Yoruba Double Gong used to call spirits and ancestors and ward off evil spirits

This Yoruba neck ring was made from cast bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal Stand. The Yoruba are found...

An African wooden sculptural piece, believed to be a harp from Nigeria. By repute 19th century, but as this is not an area of our expertise being sold as 20th century. Nigeri...

Yoruba wooden mask is an original manufact realized by Yoruba People (Nigeria/Benin). Original handmade wood sculpture.

This Yoruba style neck ring was cast from copper alloy using the lost wax method. The Yoruba are found principally in Nigeria and Benin. The piece dates to the mid-20th century. Meta...

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item. Often referred t...

The Yoruba peoples of Nigeria are some of Africa's most famous artisans. Their deep mythologies fired the imaginations and talents of skilled craftspeople to create extraordinary wor...

We’re captivated by the elegant spiral form of these minimalist sculptures and the subtle chiseled texture of the hand-carved surfaces.

Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...

A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola" is a wood sculpture from Africa created circa 1910. The figure kneels on the ground holding a baby in her arms. Her eyes are closed and she is wearing a com...

"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali" is a carved wood sculpture with abstracted human and animal figures. 20" x 6" x 3" The Bambara are a Mande ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily ...

Nok culture Sitting 500 B.C. - 200 A.D. Terracotta Height 60 cm TL expert opinion of the University of Vienna Prof. Dr. Rudolf Erlach Provenance: Private collection Nice

A Songye Male Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the male figure with openwork arms and hands resting on the abdomen, typical facial features and a waterbuck (kobus elli...