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Place of Origin: Nigerian
Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications and an excited baby. Areas of heavy wear, erosion and insect damage, especially to the two figures supporting the bowl, top of the chicken bowl...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
World-renowned for high-quality lost wax casting, the city of Benin in West Africa has been a leading producer of fine cast brass and bronze sculptures since as early as the 16th cen...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early Yoruba Wood Circular 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 face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion, old insect damage and wear in center from traditional use. Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019 With small metal stand...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to...
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19th Century Antique Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Located in St. Louis, MO
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Very early Yoruba divination board, a rare example with a row of turtles going around the edge of the board. Tilts slightly forward with two short legs on bottom. Carved receptacle on bottom to hold divination pieces. Very dense, heavy wood. Early 20th century, Nigeria. Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019 with small metal stand...
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Standing Male Ibibio Figure with Hands Up and Hat, Sublime Face, Nigeria, Africa
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Bankoni People, Mali, Female Terracotta Statue with Beaded Necklace
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Montol People, Nigeria, Wooden Standing Pair of Ancestor Figures
Located in Leuven , BE
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Yoruba Style Figurative Stool
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Yoruba Tribal Ogboni Pair of Brass Pins with Faces, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
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