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Bronze Alloy Staff Finial with Janiform Heads, Tiv People, Nigeria, Kunstkammer
Located in Leuven , BE
Top of a scepter sculptured in bronze alloy finial with two identical faces on both sides. Nice natural use patina. Base included in the price.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 1.78 in W 2.25 in D 0.79 in
Wooden Head of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wooden head of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s.
The Ooni is the
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria.
Hand carved hardwood
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood
Wooden Head of a Wife of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wooden head of a wife of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s.
The Ooni is the
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Oro Efe Gelede Mask, Nigeria
Located in Antwerp, BE
, colorful cloth.
The Gelede "mask" is more accurately a headdress, since it rests on top of the head and
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head. A soft ring made of woven plant fibres serves as
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Wood
"Large Head with Horns - Nigerian, Ekoi People, " Carved Wood created circa 1950
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This carving is of a large head with three horns. This piece is made of wood and skin by the Ekoi
Category
1950s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
H 23 in W 22 in D 6.5 in
African sculpture Kanuri-Hausa Headdress, "burtu" Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
peoples of northern Nigeria, in the shape of a raven's head, attached to a leather-covered wooden frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.54 in W 4.73 in D 12.6 in
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Purchased in 1982 at
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
By Igbo People
Located in Sharon, CT
Important mask with beautiful a patina over paint and sculpting note, heads on both sides. Acquired
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century
Offered for sale is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cartier Nigeria Diamond Band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Cartier 5-row dome band from the iconic Nigeria collection is crafted in 18k white
Category
2010s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Edan Staffs for Ogboni Society, Yoruba People People, Nigeria, 20th century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Pair of Bronze & Iron Ogboni Society staffs from the Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 14.57 in W 2.17 in D 1.58 in
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier.
A seated female figure on a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Nigerian Green Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
turn heads and capture attention. This exquisite ring features a 1.76-carat Nigerian Green Paraiba
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria, " Wood & Copper created circa 1970
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria" is a wood and copper sculpture created in Nigeria circa 1970. A
Category
1970s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
"Ekamka Fetish - Nigeria, " Carved Wood Figure created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Ekamka Fetish sculpture was carved from wood by an unknown Nigerian artist. It depicts a
Category
1910s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 24.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 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
Category
1920s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Head Wrap
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Head wrap is about precolonial African during Transatlantic Slave Trade, one of the few cultural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
3 carved wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia
These are unusual pieces
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Pine
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 18.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
GÈLÈ 3 (Head Tie)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gele is essentially a type of head tie worn by women in the Western African country of Nigeria. In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
GÈLÈ 1 (Head Tie)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gele is essentially a type of head tie worn by women in the Western African country of Nigeria. In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
GÈLÈ 2 (Head Tie)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gele is essentially a type of head tie worn by women in the Western African country of Nigeria. In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
with strands of beads suspended around the head.
The neck is bound with a lattice-pattern tight choker
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
The Dreamer by Laolu - head Sculpture. Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture made in collaboration with the Nigerian artist Laolu. A conceptual creation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Busts
Materials
Porcelain
On Top of Your Head Small - Colorful Abstract Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold colors and disorganized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculpture of a Mother with Children
Located in London, GB
This finely carved early twentieth-century figure, from the Yoruba culture in Nigeria, depicts a
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large carved wooden spoon in the shape of a standing female figure, with a round bowl over her head
Category
Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
beard. Stacking square hair style on top of head and projecting element hair on back of head. Classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Nest IV, " Acrylic Painting
By Ifeoluwa Alade
Located in Denver, CO
in Nigeria. The handmade piece showcases a Nigerian female model adorned with roses on her head and
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues
Located in London, GB
-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculptures of leopards.
These large and impressive pair of leopards make
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lady Rose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
woman with a head made of roses sitting on a wooden stool against a white background. The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Fabric, Paper, Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen
Inner Peace 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
head slightly tilted, suggesting a moment of introspection and contemplation. The artist skillfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Symbol of Memories
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
was popular among Nigerian women in the late 70s to 90s and used for making gele, the head ties worn
Category
Late 19th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Being Diverse
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
dressing, body shape, head shape, and size. Beauty lies in being diverse
Painting
Ships in a well
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Aboja (The Sash Bearer)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Aboja (The Sash Bearer)" is a provocative and striking work of art created by Nigerian artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
large head with a large nose, eyes, and lips spanning the whole face and a huge belly. Grayish, brown
Category
Antique 19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
H 6.5 in W 3.35 in D 3.15 in
Symbol of Memories 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
was popular among Nigerian women in the late 70s to 90s and used for making gele, the head ties worn
Category
Late 19th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Inner Peace 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
head slightly tilted, suggesting a moment of introspection and contemplation. The artist skillfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Face Your Fears 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
confident posture and unwavering gaze suggest a willingness to confront adversity head-on, embodying the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Visionary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
look on her face. She is wearing a traditional Nigerian cap, which covers most of her head and features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Symbol of Strength and Beauty
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Out of Sight 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
amidst the chaos and confusion of life.
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Untitled!" is a striking piece of artwork created by Okeowo Oluwaferanmi, a talented Nigerian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"IGBA NKWU NWANYI ⏐ Bride's Wine-carrying Ceremony" -- Painting by REWA
By REWA
Located in New Orleans, LA
pertaining to the Igbos of Nigeria. I think that this description is more accurate as it implies a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Out of Sight 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
amidst the chaos and confusion of life.
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"udala ⏐ waiting for the fruit to fall" -- Painting on Canvas by REWA
By REWA
Located in New Orleans, LA
pertaining to the Igbos of Nigeria. I think that this description is more accurate as it implies a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
"gini mezia ⏐ What Happened Next" -- Painting on Canvas by REWA
By REWA
Located in New Orleans, LA
pertaining to the Igbos of Nigeria. I think that this description is more accurate as it implies a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Golden Equality 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, and stability of a country.
Shipping Procedure
Ships from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint
Golden Equality 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, and stability of a country.
Shipping Procedure
Ships from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Newsprint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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