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Place of Origin: Nigerian
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

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 masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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 crafted cast bronze set of hairpins, of the style similar to those carved in ivory...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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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

A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Wool

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff
African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff

Located in Atlanta, GA

An expressively carved African wood female kneeling figure on staff with a display wood stand circa mid 20th century. The figural sculpture was an Ose Sango staff from Yoruba communi...

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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba

By People from Benin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...

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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask

Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask

By Yoruba People

Located in Chicago, IL

Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a comm...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s
Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s

Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano

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20th Century Folk Art Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

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 Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 15" Yoruba Kneeling Woman Ebony Sculpture
Vintage 15" Yoruba Kneeling Woman Ebony Sculpture

Vintage 15" Yoruba Kneeling Woman Ebony Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 20th century piece. Its carved from Ebony ironwood and depicts a woman kneeling. It was made in Nigeria.. The carving is very detailed.

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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19.5" Yoruba Tribe Kneeling Woman Wood Sculpture
19.5" Yoruba Tribe Kneeling Woman Wood Sculpture

19.5" Yoruba Tribe Kneeling Woman Wood Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture is from West Africa. It depicts a Yoruba woman kneeling. It was made in Nigeria.

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wood Sculpture Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on Display Stand
Large Wood Sculpture Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on Display Stand

Large Wood Sculpture Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking carved wood Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on custom display stand circa mid-20th century. From Nigeria, Africa, these large elaborate and colorful headdresses were traditio...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jukun Commemorative  Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.
Jukun Commemorative  Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.

Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.

Located in Leuven , BE

Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria. Provenance Martial bronsin 2009 Native 2012 - Martin Lagrain AHDRC ao-0096159-001,002,003 The figure is depicted standing, bearded, with a tribal skull...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial hardwood Skeleton from a single piece of wood, Nigeria.
Ceremonial hardwood Skeleton from a single piece of wood, Nigeria.

Ceremonial hardwood Skeleton from a single piece of wood, Nigeria.

Located in Leuven , BE

An uncommon form, the abstract teeth filled mouthed figure standing straight on an integral base.

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20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria
Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria

Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue documented Van Lier provenance,Ibo People, Nigeria. before 1959 Kunsthandel Van Lier (documented)-1959 Volkskundig museu...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
Yoruba Painted Veranda Post

Yoruba Painted Veranda Post

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Yoruba Figural Ritual Vessel, Nigeria, Mid-20th Century
Monumental Yoruba Figural Ritual Vessel, Nigeria, Mid-20th Century

Monumental Yoruba Figural Ritual Vessel, Nigeria, Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental and powerfully carved Yoruba figural ritual vessel from Nigeria, dating to the mid-20th century. This striking sculptural work depicts a standing male figure supporting ...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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. Areas of encrusted camwood ...

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20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced

Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced

Located in Miami, FL

Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced. Offered for sale is a Nigerian Yoruba Gelede headdress mask topped with movable marionettes which have b...

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20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, String, Wood, Paint

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...

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15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female

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 stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...

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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask
Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask

Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Experience the beauty and authenticity of a 19th Century Nigerian Igbo Mask, a true cultural treasure. This stunning piece features intricate carvings and striking facial features th...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Paint

Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria
Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria

Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Terracotta head remnant on tapered wood base

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with a frontal face with pierced eyes and a gapping mouth. On his head, a stylized hat ...

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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

Located in San Francisco, CA

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...

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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria
Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria

Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Terracotta head remnant on tapered wood base

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Anang/Ibibio Ekpo cult Ancestor dance Mask Anang/Ibibio People Nigeria
Anang/Ibibio Ekpo cult Ancestor dance Mask Anang/Ibibio People Nigeria

Anang/Ibibio Ekpo cult Ancestor dance Mask Anang/Ibibio People Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

Anang/Ibibio Ekpo cult Ancestor dance Mask , Anang/Ibibio People ,Nigeria Maud et René Garcia Paris-Harrie Heinemans Collection Museum Berg & Dal-1984 Martin Lagrain AHDRC ao-...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's
Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's

Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood