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Place of Origin: Nigerian
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 functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon.
The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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 functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
Set of Four Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staffs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, these iron...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle
Nigeria
20th century
Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm
Height on custom display stand: 26...
Category
20th Century Other Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
African Bronze Benin Sculpture
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
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).
Descripti...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Tribal iron currency sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
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...
Category
Early 1900s Rustic Antique Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
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Located in Long Island City, NY
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Materials
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Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of four white and gold ceramic Foo Dog table bases. Made in Spain by Bondia in the Hollywood Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and p...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Nigerian Mounted Objects
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Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand.
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Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa
It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Acrylic
H 22.05 in W 13 in D 4.73 in
Wonderful Pair of Custom Made Coral Fragments Mounts on Antique Gilt Wood Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of wonderful coral and gilt wood fragments. These were custom made. Pieces of coral mounted onto antique gilt wood bases. One of a kind.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
H 23 in W 10 in D 6 in
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D x 4.75"H.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.
These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles.
It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 5 in
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Offered for sale is a 20th century African Yoruba hand-carved wood fertility doll made in the Tribal style. These d...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell, Beads
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful banded tiger- iron slab from South Africa
It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Acrylic
H 22.05 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century Sanggori Brass/Copper Head Ornament, Toraja People, Sulawesi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick
Early 20th century tribal sanggori brass or copper alloy head ornament, Toraja people, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
These sinuous brass and copper alloy head piec...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 0.25 in
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African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
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. This currency bracelets, now mounted on a black steel base, is a wonderful piece of sculpture. Hand forged, hammered and crafted, this is an abstract work of art with meaning...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris patina, these currency bracelets, now mounted on black steel bases, are wonderful sculptures. Hand forged and crafted, they are abstract works of art with meaning...
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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
20th Century Nigerian Woven Hat on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Nigerian woven fiber hat with a wide brim, chin strap, and mounted on a custom steel mount.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world renowned collector and author Roberto Ballarini. ...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
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Early 20th Century Forged Iron Hoe Currency, Afo or Angas Tribes, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Large, early 20th century forged iron hoe currency from the Afo or Angas tribes, mounted on blacksmith made custom stands. Nigeria, c. 1900.
Heights between 63-65 cm
Base 30 x ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
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H 25.6 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
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Category
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Materials
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Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in eastern Nigeria. They are typically covered in brush-shaped lines, scratches, or engravings. The Chamba blacksmiths are very skilled craftsmen who manufactured a large quantity of iron handicrafts. They are famous for their artistic currency used...
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African Sculptural Wooden Harp Mounted on Custom Stand
Located in London, GB
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...
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20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Tribal White Beaded Crown, Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal white beaded crown, Yoruba people, Nigeria
A lovely example of a chief's white beaded crown with two tassels hanging on one side, some slight bead loss and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Beads
Yoruba African Diviner's Necklace with Glass Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Yoruba African diviner's necklace, Nigeria, swen to a felt covered board and mounted in a wooden frame, from the collection of J. Stephenson, New York, NY. Fully b...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Beads
African White Yoruba Beaded Oba Crown
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
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 works of art. Made only for the Yoruba leader, known as an oba, their beaded crowns are testaments to this artistic tradition. Considered direct media to the gods, Yoruba kings were enshrined in beads to display their status, in birds to signify their ability to cross into the spirit realms, and in low-hanging tassels to remind others they were in the presence not of a man, but of a spiritually unique being. Monochrome and densely beaded, this ceremonial hat...
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20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Fabric
Wrought Iron Yoruba Ọ̀sanyìn Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century wrought iron Yoruba ?`sanyìn staff with a large bird in the center, said to represent the ?`sanyìn himself, surrounded by four abstract stylized birds....
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Mounted Objects
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