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Yoruba Ibeji

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure

By Yoruba People

Located in Chicago, IL

With poised statures, composed expressions, and intricate hair and attire, ibeji figures such as this are celebrations of Yoruba culture and affirmations of life and legacy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

The 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

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures –  Nigeria African Tribal Art
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures –  Nigeria African Tribal Art

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures – Nigeria African Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

The 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

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

The 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

Nigerian Carved Female Figure in the Yoruba Ibeji Tradition
Nigerian Carved Female Figure in the Yoruba Ibeji Tradition

Nigerian Carved Female Figure in the Yoruba Ibeji Tradition

Located in Nottingham, GB

Description This finely carved female Ibeji figure is a compelling expression of the artistic refinement and spiritual depth of Yoruba culture.

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ibeji figure , Yoruba Nigeria
Ibeji figure , Yoruba Nigeria

Ibeji figure , Yoruba Nigeria

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a fine example of an Ibeji ( twin) figure from the Yoruba people of Nigeria .

Category

Vintage 1920s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria

Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use.

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure — Early 20th Century, Nigeria
Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure — Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure — Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Bilzen, BE

Authentic carved wooden Yoruba Ere Ibeji figure, 25.5 cm tall. Standing on a circular base, the figure is distinguished by its tall, finely striated hairstyle, which retains traces ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People

Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People

Located in Leuven , BE

Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta Provenance Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Tall  Sandals
Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Tall  Sandals

Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Tall Sandals

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba female figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very piercing eyes, and great detailed hat..

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Cubist Strong
Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Cubist Strong

Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Cubist Strong

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba old female figure, strong cubist form Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Conical Hat
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Conical Hat

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Conical Hat

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina, traces of Reckett's blue in conical hat.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Black Encrusted
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Black Encrusted

Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Black Encrusted

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy very dark/black encrusted patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Weathered, Beads
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Weathered, Beads

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba weathered and eroded old male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina and use.

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

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

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Matching rare pair of female twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century.

Category

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Matching Pair of Male Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Crested Hair
Matching Pair of Male Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Crested Hair

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Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
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Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

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Materials

Wood

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H 12.6 in W 2.37 in D 11.03 in

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Located in Glasgow, GB

A fine example of a very early 20th century Yoruba Ibeji figure from the South West region of Nigeria.

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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Located in North Palm Beach, FL

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Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure

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Located in North Palm Beach, FL

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Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure

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African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji

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Located in London, GB

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African Tribal Art Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Igbuke Oyo

African Tribal Art Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Igbuke Oyo

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Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures

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African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

Located in Miami, FL

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

$3,700

H 10.16 in W 5.16 in D 2.68 in

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE
AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE

Located in Three Oaks, MI

This is a wooden sculpture of a man by the African Senufo tribe in Africa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antiquities

Materials

Clay

African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa
African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa

African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa

Located in Linkebeek, BE

African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use

Category

20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa
Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa

Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples of Ghana, Africa. A shrine figure, in the form of a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out, one ...

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

$2,751Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Located in Milano, IT

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

Category

Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Openwork Geometric Stool
Antique Nupe Carved Wood Openwork Geometric Stool

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Openwork Geometric Stool

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Well used and loved Nupe carved wood stool with openwork geometric design, It is in good condition, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Well used with deep patina, chips and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...

Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Used Yoruba Circular Wood Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
Used Yoruba Circular Wood Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round

Used Yoruba Circular Wood 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 carved raised face with heavy eyelids, projecting nose and lips and classic Yoruba vertical scarification on...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure with Cowrie Shells, Ghana, circa 1930
Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure with Cowrie Shells, Ghana, circa 1930

Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure with Cowrie Shells, Ghana, circa 1930

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A highly expressive Ashanti (Asante) Akua’ba fertility figure from Ghana, dating to circa 1930–1940, hand-carved in wood and embellished with cowrie shells and beadwork. With its mon...

Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Yoruba Ibeji For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal yoruba ibeji for your home. Each yoruba ibeji for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, beads and hardwood. There are many kinds of the yoruba ibeji you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each yoruba ibeji bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Yoruba Ibeji?

Prices for a yoruba ibeji start at $299 and top out at $5,880 with the average selling for $950.

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.