Nigerian Furniture

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...

As seen on Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Does America season 2 episode 5 Fort Worth day one Pair of octagonal mahogany end tables with a carved elephant figurine base, Nigeria circa 1930s ...

Matching rare pair of male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. remains of Reckitts blue (laundry bleach) bluing in hai...

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...

Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...

Yoruba male figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

A finely cast bronze portrait head in the style of the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, Nigeria. This dignified bust exhibits hallmark features of c...

A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and ...

Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 74 x 67 3/4 ins (188 x 172 cm) "IRANA RDLEN " w...

African tribal art. Fine old male and female pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures from the Igbuke carving workshop in Oyo. Igbuke was a known carver of Ibeji figures and this style is attri...

Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the body Nigeria Period Early 20th century Size: 27 and 25 cm Condition: Good Fine...

Janiform ceremonial headdress from the Ekoi, Ejagham people of the Cross River region of Southeastern Nigeria, circa early 20th century. The janus symbolism from the Cross River r...

Bruce Onobrakpeya, Nigerian (1932) Titled: Ubiebi Fude (Blue Base), Lagos, Executed in 1988 Edition 5/45 Plastograph Deep Etching, framed, signed, titled and numbered Dimensions: F...

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

This vibrant Amethyst Cluster from Nigeria features richly saturated violet crystals with exceptional depth of color and striking natural formation. The deep purple hues and sharp, w...

Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria H 38.5" x W 26" x D 28" / Seat Ht 14" FDV11578 *Wear consistent with age and use.

Late 19th or early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Pierced design with rectangular shapes and carved swi...

A cast bronze sculpture representing a stylized leopard head surmounted by a standing feline, attributed to Edo artists of Benin City, Nigeria. Created within the artistic traditions...

Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...

Yoruba,( tie and dye ) is an indigo resist dyed cloth worn by Nigerian women as a wrap. Their sophisticated powerful design are visually very attractive. This is a remarkably good ex...

Yoruba female figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with ve...

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front carv...

Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with open eyes, domed hat or hair style with carved decora...

The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scratched in an end-to-end direction to create a visually interesting surface, a central raised vein to create two sections, and swelling was incorporated on the front at the straight end. The aging of the iron has further added to the texture and attractiveness of the design. Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies...

A pair of Ibeji figures from lIorin region Nigeria A male and female pair with purple brown patination and encrusted with cam wood powder Fine carvings from early 20th century Siz...

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 ...

Late 19th century Igbo-Ukwu bronze statue from Nigeria. Cire perdue technique.

A stunning vintage blue and white piece. This is a rare textile of exceptional artistic merit. Made by Yoruba women of south western Nigeria using a variety of resist dye techniques ...

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...

Adire “Oniko” Cloth with spiral pattern Yoruba People, Nigeria Circa 1970s Two panel cotton, Shibori technique, Indigo Dyed 71 3/4 x 48 1/2 inches

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design This vibrant West African tunic was likely made in either Cameroon (Bamum people) or Nigeria (Yoruba people). The indigenous cotton ...

Fine early 20th Century hand spun indigo cotton and Trans-Sahara silk cloth.

Adire Eleko “Spinning Tops" Woman’s Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton brocade (bazin cloth) (3 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 76 ¼ x 66 ½ ...

This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of furniture as art. And don't be shy to sit on them, because they are very comfortable. There is a Second matching chair available. They were traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and are embellished with thousands of seed glass beads applied to fabric covers, which are then stitched or glued onto the chair frame - resulting in an exotic chair...

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...

Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 16.5 in. / 42 cm Various models of these original currency bearers were...

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 ...

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...

A fabulous Chamba “bush cow” helmet mask from the border region of eastern Nigeria and western Cameroon, dating to the mid-20th century. This sculptural form represents a powerful bu...

This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

This early 20th-century Yoruba Ọ̀sanyìn staff, meticulously crafted from wrought iron, features a prominent central bird surrounded by several stylized avian figures, symbolizing spi...

This early 20th-century Yoruba Ọ̀sanyìn staff, meticulously crafted from wrought iron, features a prominent central bird surrounded by several stylized avian figures, symbolizing spi...

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanship, d...

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria Bronze alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high Late 19th century A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...

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...

This textile is a superb Yoruba men's wrap cloth. Made by the Yoruba women of south western Nigeria using a variety of resist dye techniques. The fine ikat pattern is rare for aso oke...

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...

An exceptional antique West African cast bronze ceremonial purse or container, attributed to the Nupe people of Nigeria, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. This remarkab...

Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria Brass or copper alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high 19th century A fascinating collection...

This textile is made from heavy weight hand spun cotton with luminous natural indigo dyed details. The white is in fabulous condition, it is an unusual cotton or linen based fiber wi...

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...

This textile is handwoven from heavy weight cotton from the Yoruba of Nigeria. The striped pattern shows indigo, magenta, green, and white colors representative of the Aso Oke...

Pair of African masks carved from wood, attributed to the Idoma people, probably the Okpoto group of the Benue Valley region in Nigeria. Each mask features an elongated oval face st...

Yoruba Divination Tapper with Kneeling Female Figure, Nigeria, Africa Carved wood tappers such as this were used by diviners among the Yoruba along with divination tray, such as my ...

This is a well relief carved Jewelry box. It was probably made on the west coast of Africa. It looks to depict the heads of 3 Jaguars in relief.

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

Early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Turned design with rectangular shapes and carved swirling patterns...

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 ...