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$34.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Used in the Gelede dance of the 'mothers,' these masks represent the positive forces countering nocturnal 'bad' witches causing human suffering. Reflecting ... morelocal traditions, these masks resonate with the artistry of ancient Ife's sculpted heads.
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$89.80 Shipping Location: Atlanta, United States Antique hand craved Yoruba statue from Benin. Blue and white color accentuates facial lines and body marking. Other versions are kpele Ijebu, and Pele ... moreIjesha. Item is pre-owned.
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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba art encompasses a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery. The empire of Oyo arose at the end ... moreof the 15th century aided by Portuguese guns. Expansion of the kingdom is associated with the acquisition of the horse.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner Hanging Panel Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded Diviner hanging panel, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, ... moreYoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric. Vegetal fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 49.75 inches L. x 10.25 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in the back and on the surface, Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner Hanging Panel African Additional Information: The frame of this diviner hanging panel in the form of a crocodile is made of vegetal fiber and covered with cotton fabric. One side the panel is embellished with beads and motifs in the form of human face. Elephant, lizards and lozenge patterns. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Human faces and lizard or crocodile are the main designs on this panel. The cowrie shells attached along the edges were a form of currency in the past and would also be used during Ifa divination and the color white is ritually significant among the Yoruba. The crocodile may make reference to the orisha Olokun, deity of the river and the sea from whom wealth comes(the early Europeans brought their goods upstream in ships therefore wealth and goods came from the ocean! Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 73883* All content. Including
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$19.70 Shipping Location: New York, United States Original, rare and old wood Yoruba People Osha statue / dance wand on stand (Shango or Eshu?)., from Nigeria. I do not know the exact age of this item ... morebut it is old for sure.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$79.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany An Authentic Yoruba Border Stone Nigeria. Material: Stone.
$44.60 Shipping Location: Crystal Lake, United States (I am not an expert Antique Dealer. I have a wonderful & loving 14 year old autistic son :). LOOK OVER PHOTOS.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba King's Crown Nigeria. Weight: 0,6kg.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$22.15 Shipping Location: Arlington, United States Mid 20th century. Original, not a tourist souvenir. In very good condition.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States This piece is a bit of a mystery to us - while it certainly appears to be a Yoruba Shango piece, it could also be an Igbo/Ibibio or Cross River carving. ... moreMixed traditions in art production exist and have existed along the Lower Niger and Cross Rivers and the great Niger River delta as it flows into the Atlantic.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Staff with Standing Male Figure Africa, Type of Object, Staff, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood, Approximate ... moreAge, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14.25 inches H. x 1.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Shallow crack in handle. Wear in places, Additional Information: A staff decorated with a standing male figure ending with a high coiffure. Probably a symbol of a ceremonial knife. The surface hs a dark patina. This is a Yoruba wand dance devoted to the deity Eshu, the Yoruba trickster god. Also known as Elegba Eshu, this god is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses or directs the living to avoid dangers, he is the Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Eshu manipulates creative energies, communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. Eshu can appear in an instant and mystify the living members of the society by his actions or appearance. The Yoruba are the largest culture in Nigeria and one of the largest in all of Africa. The scope of their political influence is immense both nationally and in the parts of Nigeria that they occupy. They can be traced back hundreds of years-perhaps even a thousand. Though heavily exploited during the Slave Trade periods. They have steadfastly held onto an enormous and multi-layered set of beliefs and rituals that can still be found today. Almost all of these practices involved some sort of statuary or mask, so the amount of their artistic output is enormous. Their highly-stylized facial features are immedia
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States jackson*zorro Vintage Tribal African Trade YORUBA Glass Beaded Sash Diviners Belt Nigeria*PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH THE ENTIRE LISTING* Nice OLD BEAUTIFUL ... moreVINTAGE BEADED Woven Yoruba Basket! The Yoruba people are an ethnic group of Nigeria in West Africa. This beaded basket is in overall good condition. Given its age. The walls of this Basket are very thick and it is heavy- it weighs about 3 lbs. The top and bottom edges are lined with cowrie shells. This Beaded and cowrie shell basket is all hand beaded and hand stitched and I would estimate it to be between 50-60 years old. This beaded basket measures approximately 9" high x 9" in diameter. Please view all photos* Please read all of my terms before bidding TERMS- All Sales Final- Paypal only- Please make your payment within 24 hours of auction's end.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The carving of the Ere Ibeji is commissioned under the guidance of an Ifa diviner, a Babalowo, whom the parents consult in selecting the particular artist ... morewho will do the work. The sculpture itself represents a deceased infant, but is carved with features and attributes of an adult.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Starch resist is a traditional dyeing technique used in Yoruba tie-dye fabric making. It involves applying a starch paste onto the fabric in specific ... morepatterns to create areas that will resist the dye.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$20.50 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States THIS OLD SHANGO DANCE WAND FROM BENIN REPUBLIC MEASURE APROXIMATELY 17 INCHES LONG BY 5 INCHES WIDE IT IS MADE OF HARD WOOD AND IT IS OLD THE STARTING ... moreBID IS 79.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE NO ECHECKS ACCEPTED
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States NIGERIA DIVINATION PLATE TRAY AFRICA CARVED WOOD WOODEN YORUBA IFA DIVINERS BROKE This is a hand carved wood divination plate/ tray from Nigeria. Africa. ... moreI don't know the age.it is old and is now broken in two pieces. There was a hand written note that came with it.Nigerian Yoruba Ifa Divination tray" This piece measures 10 3/8" x 9 5/8" x 5/8" thick. The front features carved face with big eyes and lips. There is also intricate abstract carving selectively along the sides and opposite the face. Someone has inserted a modern upeye screw into the back for hanging purpose. The piece is now cracked in two. The crack appears to have started when it was old but has recently come in two.note the color of the crack.part is weathered and most of crack is fresh break. The wood appears to have old worm holes. I have not cleaned.original patina. I think this item can be successully reglued(using a clamp) but you may prefer to display in this state(I would) This tray was used by Yoruba diviner priests to conjure ancestor spirits in order to explain misforturnes or prevent them. Nuts are thrown across the board and how they land gives a message from the spirits. See my store for other interesting folk art items. PAYMENT DETAILS: Pay pal is our preferred method of payment. Paypal is free and safe for the buyer. Buyer must furnish seller with"ship to" address and preferred method of payment within 3 days after close of auction. All payment must be recieved within 5 days after close of auction. Illinois residents add 7.5% sales tax. SHIPPING DETAILS: We ship via US Postal Service. less than 13 oz) 1st class-insured, over 13 oz) Priority Mail-insured, books) Media Mail-insured. We will ship within 24 hours of payment(weekends and holidays excluded) Contact us if you prefer another method of shipping. We are happy to combine multiple items to save on shipping costs. RETURNS: Buy with confidence. We provide a 14 day no-questions-asked money back(minus shipping) guarantee if you are not satisfied. P
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner Hanging Panel Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded Diviner hanging panel, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, ... moreYoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric. Vegetal fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 49.75 inches L. x 10.25 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in the back and on the surface, Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner Hanging Panel African Additional Information: The frame of this diviner hanging panel in the form of a crocodile is made of vegetal fiber and covered with cotton fabric. One side the panel is embellished with beads and motifs in the form of human face. Elephant, lizards and lozenge patterns. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Human faces and lizard or crocodile are the main designs on this panel. The cowrie shells attached along the edges were a form of currency in the past and would also be used during Ifa divination and the color white is ritually significant among the Yoruba. The crocodile may make reference to the orisha Olokun, deity of the river and the sea from whom wealth comes(the early Europeans brought their goods upstream in ships therefore wealth and goods came from the ocean! Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 73883* All content. Including
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Before use, the necklace undergoes a special blessing bath. Worn by the diviner during important ceremonies, Ifa initiation, and annual festivals honoring ... moredeities, the colors and abstract patterns on the necklace symbolize the powers and identities of the deity of divination, Ifa.
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$20.50 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Superb hand made African glass Bead work Sash Diviners Belt by the Yoruba tribe Nigeria decorated with crocodi les diamond shape etc. the back is covered ... morewith fabric.Shells all around the belt can be hanged. Displayed on the floor or on a piece of furniture, amazing vibrant colors.Nice patina,minor scratches,wear,all of this showed in the pictures measures: 64" h by 9" w thanks
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$20.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This Hausa basket was traded to the Yoruba tribal people who embellished it by sewing on rows of cowrie shells and applying a strip of leather around ... morethe top rim of the basket and a round piece of leather on the bottom outer base of the basket.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God ... moreShango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States NIGERIA DIVINATION PLATE TRAY AFRICA CARVED WOOD WOODEN YORUBA IFA DIVINERS BROKE This is a hand carved wood divination plate/ tray from Nigeria. Africa. ... moreI don't know the age.it is old and is now broken in two pieces. There was a hand written note that came with it.Nigerian Yoruba Ifa Divination tray" This piece measures 10 3/8" x 9 5/8" x 5/8" thick. The front features carved face with big eyes and lips. There is also intricate abstract carving selectively along the sides and opposite the face. Someone has inserted a modern upeye screw into the back for hanging purpose. The piece is now cracked in two. The crack appears to have started when it was old but has recently come in two.note the color of the crack.part is weathered and most of crack is fresh break. The wood appears to have old worm holes. I have not cleaned.original patina. I think this item can be successully reglued(using a clamp) but you may prefer to display in this state(I would) This tray was used by Yoruba diviner priests to conjure ancestor spirits in order to explain misforturnes or prevent them. Nuts are thrown across the board and how they land gives a message from the spirits. See my store for other interesting folk art items. PAYMENT DETAILS: Pay pal is our preferred method of payment. Paypal is free and safe for the buyer. Buyer must furnish seller with"ship to" address and preferred method of payment within 3 days after close of auction. All payment must be recieved within 5 days after close of auction. Illinois residents add 7.5% sales tax. SHIPPING DETAILS: We ship via US Postal Service. less than 13 oz) 1st class-insured, over 13 oz) Priority Mail-insured, books) Media Mail-insured. We will ship within 24 hours of payment(weekends and holidays excluded) Contact us if you prefer another method of shipping. We are happy to combine multiple items to save on shipping costs. RETURNS: Buy with confidence. We provide a 14 day no-questions-asked money back(minus shipping) guarantee if you are not satisfied. P
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask- Man's Head Flanked by Two Women Title Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask Type ... moreof Object Helmet mask Country of Origin Nigeria People Yoruba Materials Wood. Paint, pigment Approximate Age Unknown. Likely first to second half 20th century Dimensions 13 inches Height/ 12 x 12 inches Width/ Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz. Overall Condition Very Good. Most of these masks have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair One Woman figure's arm missing hand. Some wood loss rear center mask. Nominal paint loss and wear, not unusual considering use and age. Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Man's head surmounted with two women figures. The surface has nominal wear and shrinkage to paint and some loss of wood, from age and condition of wood. Wood appears to be carved out of tree trunk and shows old insect tunnels(ants or termites? The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worshipped. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly a
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Free Shipping Location: Salt Lake City, United States The mask is worn tilted over the forehead, allowing the dancer to see out beneath the rim through an attached veil of cloth. Object: Gelede mask. Ethnic ... moregroup/ culture: Yoruba. Region/ country: Nigeria.
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$20.00 Shipping Location: Glens Falls, United States African Wood Carved Yoruba Style Ceremonisl Mask 11.5” x 7.5” (stand included).
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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$56.35 Shipping Location: NORTH WALSHAM, United Kingdom About the item: Rare and unusual early 20th century African Yoruba tribal carved water buffalo thigh bone,c1910. Overall condition is good with only minor ... morewear and rubbing. I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Canada THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTED FROM LONDON. UK. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Dimensions. Condition, Postage& Payment Details- ... moremost of the information you will need is here on this page but please get in touch if you don't find what you are looking for. Condition& Dimensions More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Postage& Packing For your peace of mind and mine items will be sent fully insured. I will be posting from WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL to Monday 29TH APRIL so please make payment as early as possible. PLEASE be a little patient with the post- I will get them posted asap but I work on my own. Often have a fair amount to post and I do pack carefully. I also post in the order that things are paid for. Any delays by the postal services either at my end or abroad are rarely my fault. I always post out at the latest 3 working days after receiving cleared payment but sometimes an item is slowed up by a backlog of post or delayed whilst being processed through customs. To give you an idea it generally takes about 3-7 working days within Europe and 9- 14 working days to the U.S. rest of the world. If speed is of the essence then I can use a courier(DHL/ FEDEX etc. but prices for couriers start at around £30/ £40GBP for the very smallest object and VERY quickly escalate depending on size. Weight and destination. Please note also that there has been a considerable hike in postage prices by the Royal Mail this year. I add on very little, often not enough to cover the packaging materials, so the price I quote really is as fair as possible. UK: 1st Class Recorded Delivery(insured to £50 GBP only) $12 USD. UK: Special Delivery: $14.34 USD. Europe: Royal Mail international signed for(full insurance) $23.71 USD. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited tracking(depending on your country) U.S and rest of the world: Royal Mail international signed for(full insurance) $29.14 USD. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited t
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$428.33 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This wonderful handmade chair may have natural imperfections these are characteristic of the authenticity and should not be seen as flaws at all. 10.5 ... moreTall Front of Arm Rest.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Bogart, United States The Yoruba consider only the gods or those who communicate with them to be entitled to own and display fully beaded objects, such as this diviner's bag. ... moreThe glass beaded sun face on the front of the bag is a striking addition to any collection.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Addison, United States The intricate African Yoruba Eshu is a stunning example of Nigeria's colorful and lively culture. Expertly crafted by hand, this staff is fashioned from ... morepremium-quality wood and embellished with elaborate designs. The sculpture stands tall, with remnants of an intriguing past that add to its allure..
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba art encompasses a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery. The empire of Oyo arose at the end ... moreof the 15th century aided by Portuguese guns. Expansion of the kingdom is associated with the acquisition of the horse.
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$15.55 Shipping Location: Rio Rancho, United States Set of 2 multicolored African Yoruba Tribe Beaded Belt Sash. 39 Inches Long. Diviner sash with cowrie shells outlining edges.
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Free Shipping Location: San Francisco, United States Beautiful handmade piece. Such an amazing piece.
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$18.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a nice Aso Oke cloth fabric which was hand woven and hand sewn by the tribal Yoruba people of Nigeria.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States NIGERIA DIVINATION PLATE TRAY AFRICA CARVED WOOD WOODEN YORUBA IFA DIVINERS BROKE This is a hand carved wood divination plate/ tray from Nigeria. Africa. ... moreI don't know the age.it is old and is now broken in two pieces. There was a hand written note that came with it.Nigerian Yoruba Ifa Divination tray" This piece measures 10 3/8" x 9 5/8" x 5/8" thick. The front features carved face with big eyes and lips. There is also intricate abstract carving selectively along the sides and opposite the face. Someone has inserted a modern upeye screw into the back for hanging purpose. The piece is now cracked in two. The crack appears to have started when it was old but has recently come in two.note the color of the crack.part is weathered and most of crack is fresh break. The wood appears to have old worm holes. I have not cleaned.original patina. I think this item can be successully reglued(using a clamp) but you may prefer to display in this state(I would) This tray was used by Yoruba diviner priests to conjure ancestor spirits in order to explain misforturnes or prevent them. Nuts are thrown across the board and how they land gives a message from the spirits. See my store for other interesting folk art items. PAYMENT DETAILS: Pay pal is our preferred method of payment. Paypal is free and safe for the buyer. Buyer must furnish seller with"ship to" address and preferred method of payment within 3 days after close of auction. All payment must be recieved within 5 days after close of auction. Illinois residents add 7.5% sales tax. SHIPPING DETAILS: We ship via US Postal Service. less than 13 oz) 1st class-insured, over 13 oz) Priority Mail-insured, books) Media Mail-insured. We will ship within 24 hours of payment(weekends and holidays excluded) Contact us if you prefer another method of shipping. We are happy to combine multiple items to save on shipping costs. RETURNS: Buy with confidence. We provide a 14 day no-questions-asked money back(minus shipping) guarantee if you are not satisfied. P
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States NIGERIA DIVINATION PLATE TRAY AFRICA CARVED WOOD WOODEN YORUBA IFA DIVINERS BROKE This is a hand carved wood divination plate/ tray from Nigeria. Africa. ... moreI don't know the age.it is old and is now broken in two pieces. There was a hand written note that came with it.Nigerian Yoruba Ifa Divination tray" This piece measures 10 3/8" x 9 5/8" x 5/8" thick. The front features carved face with big eyes and lips. There is also intricate abstract carving selectively along the sides and opposite the face. Someone has inserted a modern upeye screw into the back for hanging purpose. The piece is now cracked in two. The crack appears to have started when it was old but has recently come in two.note the color of the crack.part is weathered and most of crack is fresh break. The wood appears to have old worm holes. I have not cleaned.original patina. I think this item can be successully reglued(using a clamp) but you may prefer to display in this state(I would) This tray was used by Yoruba diviner priests to conjure ancestor spirits in order to explain misforturnes or prevent them. Nuts are thrown across the board and how they land gives a message from the spirits. See my store for other interesting folk art items. PAYMENT DETAILS: Pay pal is our preferred method of payment. Paypal is free and safe for the buyer. Buyer must furnish seller with"ship to" address and preferred method of payment within 3 days after close of auction. All payment must be recieved within 5 days after close of auction. Illinois residents add 7.5% sales tax. SHIPPING DETAILS: We ship via US Postal Service. less than 13 oz) 1st class-insured, over 13 oz) Priority Mail-insured, books) Media Mail-insured. We will ship within 24 hours of payment(weekends and holidays excluded) Contact us if you prefer another method of shipping. We are happy to combine multiple items to save on shipping costs. RETURNS: Buy with confidence. We provide a 14 day no-questions-asked money back(minus shipping) guarantee if you are not satisfied. P
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$15.45 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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$18.75 Shipping Location: Williams, United States These Omo face bells were owned by important Ijebu chiefs and were worn on a fabric sash draped over the right shoulder diagonally across the torso with ... morethe Omo bell resting on the left hip as a mark or status symbol announcing the wearer's rank and power.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Pittsburgh, United States Rare, old, large, leather Yoruba Diviner's Bag with exciting beadwork on the flap. Three faces are surrounded by designs of stripes, diamonds, knots, ... moreand triangles. The beads are very old and include tile beads, tubular beads, seed beads and very tiny Vulcanite heishi beads in pink.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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$18.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a nice Aso Oke cloth fabric which was hand woven and hand sewn by the tribal Yoruba people of Nigeria.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner Hanging Panel Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded Diviner hanging panel, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, ... moreYoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric. Vegetal fiber, glass beads, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 49.75 inches L. x 10.25 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in the back and on the surface, Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner Hanging Panel African Additional Information: The frame of this diviner hanging panel in the form of a crocodile is made of vegetal fiber and covered with cotton fabric. One side the panel is embellished with beads and motifs in the form of human face. Elephant, lizards and lozenge patterns. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Human faces and lizard or crocodile are the main designs on this panel. The cowrie shells attached along the edges were a form of currency in the past and would also be used during Ifa divination and the color white is ritually significant among the Yoruba. The crocodile may make reference to the orisha Olokun, deity of the river and the sea from whom wealth comes(the early Europeans brought their goods upstream in ships therefore wealth and goods came from the ocean! Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 73883* All content. Including
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$6.05 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Vintage Nigeria Bronze Ceremonial Yoruba Ogboni Shrine Figure Pendant Measures approximately 3.3/4 x 0.1/2”Pre-owned Please see the pictures Pictures ... moreare part of description Feel free to contact us if you have any questions Thank you.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Desert Hot Springs, United States Untitled Document Welcome to EstateAuctionsInc! We are one of the Leading Sellers of Antiques. Collectibles and Quirky items on eBay. We have been selling ... moresince 1998 and ALL of our auctions start at.99 cents. We are proud to announce that we maintain a"FIVE STAR Detailed Seller Rating" and our staff strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Our 100% feedback rating will vouch for that. We work with consigners from Coast-To-Coast and work hard to make sure we have top quality items. We are"Your Quality Zone" search"YQZ" to see our other listings or_ UP IN THIS AUCTION Antique African Yoruba Beaded Nigeria KING Ceremonial CROWN Oba Ade BIRD#2 TWO of FIVE! Shabby Chic! Please be patient there are 19 photos to be loaded in this auction. We have come across a huge collection of African art. Musical instruments, combs, masks, statues, etc. that we will be listing over the next few weeks. We are no experts in African art, so if we get anything wrong, please let us know. Be sure to keep checking back to see all the new exciting things we will be listing! In this auction we have one of the most spectacular beaded objects from Africa. A crown of Yoruba kings in Nigeria. Our African crown is hand crafted with blue,white, yellow and green beads, a face on both sides and surrounded by 11 birds, 9 multicolored beaded strings hang around the opening of the crown. Beads are considered sacred to the Yoruba, and only kings and priests powerful enough to span the boundary between the secular and the divine are allowed to wear them. The faces on the crowns represent and honor ancestors, one of whom might be Oduduwa, the mythic founder and first king of the Yoruba people. As such, the faces serve as reminders of the royal line, royal ancestors and the tradition of the monarchy.The inclusion of birds on many of the crowns refers to the spirit world and the king's ability to mediate between the realms of human beings and spirits, the secular world and the sp
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$39.00 Shipping Location: Upper Marlboro, United States BENIN KING. Our hard-to-find pieces were hand-selected from the remotest villages across Africa, where they have been.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba art encompasses a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery. The empire of Oyo arose at the end ... moreof the 15th century aided by Portuguese guns. Expansion of the kingdom is associated with the acquisition of the horse.
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YORUBA SCEPTOR STAFF WAND
Yoruba Wand. Nigeria.11" tall and 3" deep
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LARGE YORUBA SHRINE FIGURE BATA DRUMMER NIGERIA
FOR AUCTION A TALL YORUBA SHRINE FIGURE FROM THE OYO REGION OF NIGERIA THIS FIGURE IS HEAVY AND MADE OF VERY HARD WOOD FIGURES LIKE THIS WERE MADE FOR SHRINE USE STARTING BID IS 479.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST. PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE MEASUREMENT 30 1/2 INCHES TALL 9 INCHES AT THE BASE
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Yoruba Sitting Female Figure Maternity Eshu African SALE Was $750
Title, Yoruba Figure Mother and Child Maternity Eshu Africa, Type of Object, carving. Figure, mother and child, maternity, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches x 10 inches D. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Old insect damage with minuscule holes over the body. Cracks in several places(hairstyle. Face, body, child's ... morebody, legs) hole in neck, big chips in stool and feet, missing toes, Additional Information: Beautiful sitting female Figure carrying her child on her knees She is beautifully carved with an elegant long ponytail-like hairstyle This is a figure devoted to the god Eshu. The Yoruba trickster god. Also known as Elegba Eshu is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses us or directs us to avoid dangers, he is the Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Eshu manipulates creative energies, communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. He/she can become invisible, appear in an instant, and mystify us by her actions or appearance. The Yoruba are the largest culture in Nigeria and one of the largest in all of Africa. The scope of their political influence is immense both nationally and in the parts of Nigeria that they occupy. They can be traced back hundreds of years-perhaps even a thousand. Though heavily exploited during the Slave Trade periods. They have steadfastly held onto an enormous and multi-layered set of beliefs and rituals that can still be found today. Almost all of these practi
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Antique old Yoruba Ibeji figure unusual Ibadan metal eye inserts LOOK RARE
Untitled Document welcome! PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS You are bidding on an antique authentic RARE Yoruba Ibeji. It is probably from Ibadan. Straight arms and legs metal inserts for eyes, scarification and geometric patterns. Traces of blue on the top of the head. It is 10 inches tall I am listing another with the same stylistic features. Very interesting piece. Look at my other items for more vintage and antique African, Tibetan and Asian items. No reserve and have fun. and bid high: Buyer pays shipping. Payment expected in 1-3 days after the auction ends. Feel free to ask any questions at any time or request more pictures. PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS. BID WITH CONFIDENCE I DESCRIBE THE ITEM AQURATELY AND I AM A COLLECTOR MYSELF.
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Fon-Yoruba (Vodun)
Description: Shrine couple. 14 inhces in height. From Benin. Anago/ Nago/ Yoruba pair. N ote: shipping amount is an estimate. Seller will provide buyer exact postage based on weight and location. From the U.S. Post Office. Ebay requires a weight to be listed in order to list items for sale. Shipping could be less(or more) shown but will be exact. J. K. Rasmussen: Affordable. Authentic West African and Tribal Art( new website Darkshrine.com) Selling to galleries and individual buyers since 1998. Based in Washington. D.C. Exact postage always charged and no handling charges. Excellent feedback. Buy quality art- it appreciates in value!
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ASHANTI AKUABA - Fertility doll (Ghana) - Akua'ba, Venavi, Ibeji, Yoruba, Fon
Akua'ba- Ashanti doll from Ghana A terrific. Old, sweet, and sincere Akuaba doll collected on field in Kumasi region. The dark stain of the surface has been well worn over time. Adorned with old beads. Height 31.5 cm- Dated about 1955 Museum quality figure! Shipping Worldwide: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 13 $. Rest of the world 28 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or Money bank transfer IBAN Pubblicato con
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Venavi Ketu (Benin) - Ibeji, Yoruba, Dan, Fon, Voudù, African doll, Akuaba, Ewe
Venavi Ketu- Benin Venavi female Ketu from Benin close to Nigeria border. Fine figure with a perfect symmetry of shape. Work of a master-carver. Hard wood with a really smooth patina. Face features obliterated from years of handling, feet lost for cerimonial purpose. Height: 25.5 cm- Dated: about 1940/50 Museum quality figure. Shipping Worldwide: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 12 $. Rest of the world 28 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Other interesting items online. Thanks Pubblicato con
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Yoruba Female Figure Lifting Breasts Nigeria African 22 Inch SALE Was $390
Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid/second half 20 th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks in head and neck. And in base, cracks in encrustation, chips, broken feet leaving a large chips in feet. Additional Information: A seated female figure highly-stylized facial features. Lifting her breasts. Among ... morethe Yoruba lifting breasts is a gesture of greeting, offering, acceptance(see William Fagg, John Holcombe 3rd, YORUBA SCULPTURE OF WEST AFRICA, p.84) Such figures were places on shrines to honor the ancestors. The figure holding her prominent breasts is related to the deity guarantor for fertility or fecundity. This well-carved female figure. adorned with rituel red powder. Could be considered a traditional representation of a typical religious devotee found on many shrines among the Yoruba of central and southern Nigeria. Placed in a shrine she could be a devotee of either Eshu or Shango, major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. The Yoruba are the largest culture in Nigeria and one of the largest in all of Africa. The scope of their political influence is immense both nationally and in the parts of Nigeria that they occupy. They can be traced back hundreds of years-perhaps even a thousand. Though heavily exploited during the Slave Trade periods. They have steadfastly held onto an enormous and multi-layered set of beliefs and rituals that can still be found today. Almost all of these practices involved some sort of statuary or mask, so the amount of their artistic output is
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Antique Nigeria Yoruba TOP HIGH AGED GRAPHIC STRIPED INDIGO DYE COTTON TEXTILE
Antique Nigeria Yoruba TOP HIGH AGED GRAPHIC STRIPED INDIGO DYE COTTON TEXTILE ANTIQUE. AUTHENTIC AND USED TOP AUTHENTIC HIGH AGED LARGE TRIBA L HAND LOOMED STRIPED COTTON BLANKET- INDIGO TIE DYE AND IKA T DESIGN from Nigeria. Yor uba Culture. OUT OF OLD VIENNA TRIBAL TEXTILE COLLECTION! Th ese HANDLOOMED BLA N KET have been used by the Local Tribal Yoruba Population of Nigeria as part of personal dress accessory(blanket. Body wrapper) This WONDERFUL HI GH AGED TEXTILE BLAN KET consists of fourteen hand loomed soft fine cotton stripes. Which are handsewn together. Th e textile shows a wonderful STRIPED DESIGN with very harmonious indigo colours and shades. Ikat stripe and three hourglass shaped TIE DYE AREAS. HIGH RECOMMENDED COLLECTABLE HIGH A GED AFRICAN INDIGO TEXTILE WITH GRAPHIC POWER AND EXPRESSION! Condition: superb high aged used ... morecondition. Soft high aged touch, a few small old holes and local repairs. Very good signs of high age and use. Age: early 20th century. AUTHENTIC! Size: L ength 177.5 cm. Width 127.0 cm. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE FOR THIS ITEM is 1 4 USD. IF YOU LIKE MORE ITEMS OF THIS SATURDAY AUCTION. I PROMISE COMBINED SHIPPING COSTS. MAXIMUM GLOBAL SHIPPING FEE MAY BE 35 USD. DEPENDING ON SIZE AND WEIGHT OF MULTIPLE ITEMS. I PREFER PAYPAL PAYMENT. PLEASE. PAYMENT WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER AUCTION ENDING. OTHERWISE I OPEN AN UNPAID ITEM REMINDER DUE TO SOME UNSERIOUS BUYERS OF THE LAST WEEKS. AS SOONER IS PAID. AS FASTER I CAN SHIP. I USUALLY SHIP ONE TIME A WEEK, ON TUESDAY AFTER EVERY SATURDAY AUCTION ENDING. TIME SHIPPING TIME DEPENDS ON THE MAIL SERVICES AND IS USUALLY ONE TO TWO WEEKS. HOWEVER. IN SOME CASES IT MAY LAST UP TO ONE MONTH( HEAVY ITEMS OVER 2 KG) I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DURATION OF SHIPPING. I DO NOT OFFER ANY COA. REFUND POLICY: I PREFER SERIOUS COMMUNICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM. MONEY BACK( EXCEPT THE SHIPPING COSTS) WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER ARRIVAL. REFUND FOR DAMAGE DURING SHIPPING( I NEED CLEAR PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION) FEEL FREE ANY QUES
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Grand Boubou Riga Royal Robe Yoruba/Hausa African
Title, Grand Boubou Riga Royal Robe Yoruba or Hausa. Nigeria, Type of Object, Cloth. Fabric, Textile/costume Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba or Hausa. See also Nupe, Materials, Cotton. Rayon, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, shirt: shoulder to shoulder: 34 inches x 44 inches L. x 88 inches W. Shorts: 26.5 inches x 33 inchesL. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, dirt. Wear and slightly discolorated in a few places, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. ... moreAdditional Information: A wonderful outfit including a Boubou and matching pants made out of cotton cloth. The top is decorated with superb embroidered motifs on the chest and the back. Usually such a tunic would come with a pants and a hat.The hat is missing here. This is a outfit worn by men of a certain rank on special ceremonies. These robes. Worn bunched at the shoulders, are called"grand bou bous Riga. For similar examples see: Sieber's AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVE ARTS. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NEW YORK. See also similar examples, and learn more(especially if you read German! in BOUBOU-C'EST CHIC, from the Museum der Kulturen, Basel, by Christoph Merian Verlag. 70305* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in
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African tribal beadwork YORUBA sash/ diviners belt crocodile shape Nigeria
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This is a beautiful example of a diviners belt or kings belt from the Yoruba Tribe of Benin Nigeria. Each color of bead is associated with a different empowering God(Orisha) The face is Oduduwa. The legendary first Yoruba ruler. The face also represents royal ancestors who are said to watch over and protect all the royal lines. Triangles are meant to reflect sacred qualities. Birds are symbols of the mystical powers of women. A diviner is one of the very few non royal persons permitted to use solidly beaded materials. These are usually reserved for the Yoruba kings. This belt measures 49” long and 11” wide and is in perfect condition. These belts make stunning wall hangings and would certainly be a WONDERFUL addition to your collection! Se Alafia Ni Ore Mi" peace and prosperity unto you ... moremy friends! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
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Tribal African Nigeria YORUBA beadwork sash/diviners belt crocodile shape white
This is a beautiful example of a diviner or kings belt or sash from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Each color of bead is associated with a different empowering God or OrISHA. White represents purity. A diviner is one of the very few non royal persons permitted to use solidly beaded items. These are usually reserved for the Yoruba kings. This belt measures 55" long and 12" wide and is in perfect condition. These belts make stunning wall hangings and would certainly be a wonderful addition to your home ad collection! Se alafia ni ore mi" Peace and prosperity unto you my friends!
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Carved Wooden Wand from Yoruba Tribe-Nigeria-Chango Ceremonial Staff-Santeria!
This is an original carved wooden wand of a woman holding hear breasts and squatting on her calves. I believe this was hand-crafted in Nigeria-Western Africa(Yoruba People Tribe) The figure is 22" tall by 6" in width and 2" in depth. The religious practices and ceremonies of Shango(God) became the basis of Santeria when mixed with Western European religious influences. Especially Catholicism, and transplanted to the New World. If anyone has any additional information about tribe/country on this, I'd love to hear what you know. Informational notes on this was very limited. This item is from a small private collection of primarily African tribal collectibles/art(also includes a few North West/Canadian/Eskimo/Asian pieces/US Art Work-paintings and lithographs) Most of the African material was collected in the 1970s and represents ... morevaries tribes from the Cameroon. Zimbabwe, Ghana, Burkino Faso and others.
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Yoruba Olumeye offering bowl African Tribal Creations Yorba fowl pot Nigeria art
An African Tribal Creations gallery Yoruba Olumeye'Fowl Pot' Hospitality Bowl For a great many in the African art collecting community. This culture need no introduction. The Yoruba people are the largest art producing ethnic group in Africa, and are renowned for their copious forms of artwork. A largely agrarian society, the Yoruba are distributed throughout Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, and number in the range of 12 million people. Their artistic interpretations of people are generally rendered in a realistic style, minus the exaggerated facial features, in contrast with many other African tribes which produce highly stylized, even surrealistic or impressionistic representations of the human form. A highly popular art-producing group among collectors, the Yoruba are known for their numerous and elaborate art forms as much as for their ... morehistory of human sacrifice. Born exclusively from the desire to be hospitable. And fulfilling a purely secular and utilitarian function, the Olumeye bowl is a common artform that would be found in many a Yoruba home, used to store kola nuts for the enjoyment of visitors. The word'Olumeye' can be roughly translated to mean'one who knows honor/respect' and is commonly associated with the depiction of these figures in the kneeling position. The top half of the'chicken' is removable to reveal the reservoir wherein the kola nuts would be stored, and the bird itself is said to represent honor, prosperity, and hospitality, as it could be offered in sacrifice. This bowl is moderately large in stature, dense and heavy, and is beautifully pigmented across most of its surface. Though some of its color has faded with age, it is largely intact, and is one of the finer Olumeye examples we've come across. The figure and bowl are very elegantly carved, with plenty of fine detail, and the top fits nicely onto the bowl, a sign of good original craftsmanship. Upon the woman figure's back a small child has been carved; this maternity element is also common to these
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BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE AFRICAN YORUBA TRIBE HEAVY BEADED BELT SASH FROM NIGERIA
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. THIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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#146 LOT 2 OLD AMERICAN YORUBA BEADED HAIR FLY WHISKS CARVED WOOD FACES
57 ANTIQUE TINTYPE MOTHER BABY BAKELITE REPROUSSE CASE 3 ¾? BY 4 ¾? Search THESE 2 VERY OLD AFRICAN FLY WHISKS ARE QUITE UNUSUAL. THEY ARE 18 LONG BY 11/2 WIDE AND BOTH HAVE DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAIR. ONE IS A BEADED WHISK AND THE OTHER HAS 2 CARVED WOOD FACES. I AM SELLING THEM BOTH TOGETHER AS THEY WERE FOUND IN THIS AFRICAN COLLECTION AT THE ESTATE. PICTURED ABOVE. Paypal We ship using USPS for domestic and international shipments. All our shipments are insured via USPS. ShipCover through ebay or ShipSurance depending on method used.
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YORUBA MASK AFRICAN TRIBAL ART ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
Yoruba Mask Origin: Nigeria Size: 12.20 inches Weight: 1.05 pounds Material: Wood Dear Customers, Because recent unjustified negative feedbacks. It is time to introduce ourself. Ckurumba is an African art gallery based in Belgium(Europe) Our store is specially designed for people who speak only English. We belong to the renowed Ebay seller Artdafrica who has no less than 7400 positive feedbacks on ebay. Thanks to our African colonial past and our location in Belgium which is the central place in Europe for african art market. We can offer the best selection of African art items. Each item is very high selected by ourself from Mali to Angola to offer the best quality available. Also we bought items here in Europe from collectors or other people. Because of our experience we have the largest desposit of african art in Europe. If ever you are ... morelooking for one item which is not listed on our ebay auctions. Please contact us we can help you to find it. 100% satisfaction. Returns are accepted without any reason being cited by the buyer. The reference must be made within 7 days of receipt of the object by the buyer. The refund of the purchase price of the item to the buyer will complete without any restocking fee is charged. This refund will be issued upon receipt of the object by the seller. Only if it is in its opened package containing all the products shipped. All shipping and forwarding are the sole responsibility of the buyer regardless of the reason for return. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28e013%3F%3E%3A-13ddf6a280b-0xfd-
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c1940 Thomas Ona Odulate Carved Tribal British Colonial Yoruba African Figure
We Post Worldwide By Air. Please Scroll Down For All Images& Description c1940 A Carved Tribal British Colonial Yoruba African Figure by Celebrated Artist Thomas Ona Odulate in dirty but good condition depicting the District Commissioner. Please read the condition section and please see the large clear images. Thanks Post will be less if not signed for Post is by Recorded delivery Standard Delivery. Rest of world by recorded delivery. Thanks Please consider any import taxes that MAY be charged by your own country Depending on Final Value A Cheaper Post Option(not tracked) May be Offered on this Item. If i overcharge for post i will re-fund after posting. Thanks Condition may be matter of personal opinion therefore everything I state is only my opinion. I will never intentionally misrepresent any item. If you are not happy with your purchase ... moreplease contact me and i will help. Powered by Powered by Powered by
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Yoruba Copper Chain and Gold Washed Pendant with Stars 29 inches long
The chain on this old Yoruba piece is 73cm. or 29 inches long and the pendant is 51 by 68 cm. I am glad to combine shipping on multiple items. I will never charge you more than $4.95 for US shipping no matter how many items you buy. You can also feel free to shop with me until you have enough items to justify the shipping cost. Just let me know when you are ready to check out and I will send you an invoice.
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Yoruba Gelede Old Mask from Nigeria 80-100 years old
Yoruba Gelede Mask 80-100 years old Yoruba masks are worn by male Yoruba dancers at festivals honoring the women of the community. Living and dead, especially the powerful Great Mothers, including both the elderly women of the community and the ancestors of Yoruba society. The gelede performances entertain and educate. And document elements of everyday life, such as the woman’s head tie in this example. Through their movements, gelede dancers express Yoruba ideals of male and female behavior. This mask is being offered with no reserve. Good Condition. Pay Pal only. Please check out my other listings for additional African Masks and Helmets. Thank you for your interest. I will be happy to answer your questions. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*e%3C67fa%3E-13de01e499a-0xfa-
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Yoruba Beaded Royal Pair of Shoes Nigeria African Superb
Title, Yoruba Beaded Royal Pair of Shoes Nigeria African Superb, Type of Object, Regalia Accessory. Shoes, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Benin, People, Yoruba, Materials, beads. Rubber, rawhide, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Size 41, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: Yoruba Beaded shoes. Approximate size men's 41. These shoes were probably part of royal regalia. They were inspired by European model of shoes from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and worn as prestige accessory during special events. Shoes like these were prerogative of royalties and nobilities. Beadwork is also the province of the Ifa diviner, something akin to a priest. Bata Ileke is the yoruba name for these beaded shoes. Colors and geometric designs play significant symbolic roles among the Yoruba ... morepeople of Nigeria. For similar examples of Yoruba beaded shoes, and more information see Fagg's"YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, pp. 218-219- cat.20-21. 63879* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may
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AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE HELMET MASK CEREMONIAL MUSEUM PRIMITIVE TRIBAL ARTIFACT
AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE HELMET MASK CEREMONIAL MUSEUM PRIMITIVE TRIBAL ARTIFACT SKU#M277171 Twin City Gold has actively bought and sold antiques. Art, jewelry, coins, tools and electronics for over 40 years. We are a trusted and respected dealer. We do our best to ensure all items conditions are accurately described and stand behind all of our items 100% Please ask any and all questions prior to bidding. Today we have this very unique African Yoruba helmet mask from Nigeria. Gelede masks. Such as this one, are worn by male Yoruba dancers at festivals honoring the women of the community, living and dead, especially the powerful Great Mothers, including both the elderly women of the community and the ancestors of Yoruba society. The gelede performances entertain and educate, and document elements of everyday life, such as the woman’s head tie ... morein this example. Through their movements, gelede dancers express Yoruba ideals of male and female behavior. From the 20th century, it is made of carved an painted wood, with exaggerated rabbit ears, lizard on the back, and applied cowrie shells. It measures 21.75" x 13" x 10" In good museum quality with a small chip near the base. Please feel free to view our images and ask any question. An excellent collector's item! This item DOES NOT ship international. USA only. No Exceptions! Auction is for item pictured. If its not in the picture it doesn't come with it. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Click an Image to Enlarge We completely understand the challenges of buying online and never consider a transaction complete until we hear you are completely satisfied. We want all of our products to give you 100% satisfaction. You may return anything purchased from us if it proves otherwise. We will replace it. Refund your purchase or credit you as you wish. We do not want you to receive anything from Twin City Gold that is not completely satisfactory. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If you have any questions or comments please let us know.
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AFRICAN YORUBA COVERED DIVINATION BOWL NIGERIA MUSEUM PRIMITIVE TRIBAL ARTIFACT
AFRICAN YORUBA COVERED DIVINATION BOWL NIGERIA MUSEUM PRIMITIVE TRIBAL ARTIFACT SKU#M277175 Twin City Gold has actively bought and sold antiques. Art, jewelry, coins, tools and electronics for over 40 years. We are a trusted and respected dealer. We do our best to ensure all items conditions are accurately described and stand behind all of our items 100% Please ask any and all questions prior to bidding. Up for sale today we are offering this very unique African Yoruba Divination bowl from Nigeria. Also known as Agere Ifa. These were used to hold the scared palm nuts. The importance of the cups, as the repositories of the means of communication with Ifa, and their presence at a divination ritual require that their decorative design contribute in some way to the meaning of the occasion. The motifs of the Agere vary greatly, at times related ... moreto the ritual iconography of the Ifa cult. Made of wood with carved figures on lid. It measures 11" x 20" in diameter. Museum quality piece in good condition with some shrinkage cracks. Please feel free to view our pictures and ask any questions. An excellent collector's item. This item DOES NOT ship international. USA only. No Exceptions! Auction is for item pictured. If its not in the picture it doesn't come with it. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Click an Image to Enlarge We completely understand the challenges of buying online and never consider a transaction complete until we hear you are completely satisfied. We want all of our products to give you 100% satisfaction. You may return anything purchased from us if it proves otherwise. We will replace it. Refund your purchase or credit you as you wish. We do not want you to receive anything from Twin City Gold that is not completely satisfactory. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If you have any questions or comments please let us know. It is our policy to do everything we can to make you happy. We strive for 100% satisfaction. Your input is welcomed. SMART PURCHASE- Our prices aver
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Yoruba Odo Shango Shrine Piece Published Museum Exhibit African
Title, Yoruba Odo Shango Shrine Piece. Published, Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Shrine piece, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. Igbomina region, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 34 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Chips, cracks in base and surrounded figures, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum ... morePublished in: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 9, p. 25. Note: The description on the page 25 does not belong to the present piece. Additional Information: A wonderful Shango shrine piece showing much handling and good age. The sculpture depicts a female figure kneeling on a cylindrical base surrounded with a head and the double-headed axes. These axes represent the so-called âthunderâ stones known as Shango symbols associated with thunder and lightening. The figure holds a snake on her shoulders and on her head. She holds a circular platform decorated with double-headed axes motifs similar to those carved around the base. This figure comes from the Yoruba. The piece is a carving devoted to the Shango deity and used by the priest of Shango cult as a shrine piece. Shango. Who was once a human King, became an orisha, a God. Shango is also known as the âThunder Godâ who caused lightening to flash and was responsible for the many early stone tools(era edun) found in the region that people believed fell to the earth when Shango cast lightening bolts downward
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Yoruba Ere-Ibeji Twin Figure Female Nigeria African
Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, beads, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height 9.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Nigeria African Additional Information: This is a wonderful standing female Ere-Ibeji figure with brown reddish patina. And a stylized hairstyle in the form of a high ... morechignon. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times. New-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; theywere awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the family, one which requires immediate appeasement of the soul of the deceased child. Though the cause of the high rate of twin births among Yoruba women has not been established. The cultural grieving process is well documented and may be observed in the c
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Yoruba Egungun Headdress from Oyo State, displayed in two museums
Very fine example of the Yoruba Egungun ceremonial headress. Approximately 14" tall. Was collected in Nigeria's Oyo State in mid-1960s, but predates that. Was on loan/display to Penn State University and Lehigh University museums during late 1970s-early 80s(museum catalogue numbers shown in final photograph) Just one of many examples of Nigerian wood and bronze items available from us. 6gf1.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*2%60%3E6gf1-13de6a00c9d-0xfa-
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A WELL PATINATED CEREMONIAL MASK FROM YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This is a well patinated ceremonial mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Has facial scarifications on each cheek. Has refined carving style. Features are nicely depicted. Some highlighted with blue pigment. This is a particularly important colour in Yoruba culture. A well developed patina. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 26CM Please view our other tribal auctions on www.ebay.co.uk using the ``view sellers other items `` button. As we calculate postage before packaging there may be a slight discrepancy in postage paid. If on receiving your item the overpaid postage is over the £2 packaging fee, please contact us and we will happily refund the difference as we have no interest in making a profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over ... more£80 we will add a tribally used object as a gift. The quality of which depends on the price of the auction item. We normally can post items within 3 days of payment and will always try to be as quick as possible. But if we have a busy week, the item is quite large or we are travelling it can take longer. Please contact us if you are needing an update. We only sell items that have been used in traditional tribal life and practice and have been dealing in African tribal art for over 15 years. Please get in touch if you have any problems or customer service needs and we will try our best to solve any issues or requests. Good luck in your bidding and thanks for visiting Tribalspace.
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla White With Birds and Face Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla White With Birds and Face Nigeria Afric, Type of Object, Crown. Headdress, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, fabric. Glass beads, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 20 inches height. 11.5 inches diameter at Base, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, loose/cut strands with a few missing beads, Additional Information: Yoruba beaded crown nicely and entirely embellished with white beads. This crown is decorated with birdsand human faces Faces. The crown is in good condition. The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual ... morepowers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by the senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The bird the top symbolizes the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns are limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a diety and not a king. It was either of the orishas Olokun(god of the sea) or Obalufon that gave humans the gift of beads. See Fagg's"YORUBA BEADWORK. In almost all instances of Yoruba ritual art, birds are references to the mystical power of women, known affectionat
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YORUBA BRONZE CURRENCY BRACELET #2027 - For African Art Gallery
YORUBA BRONZE CURRENCY BRACELET#2027 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Bronze. Size:nbsp4.5" 11.43 cm) Diameter. Item: 2027 Condition: Heavy oxidation but good condition. Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The use of imported copper and brass bracelets or'manillas' as currency goes back at least to 1500. When the Portuguese based at the mouth of the Rio Real exchanged them for various commodities, from yams to cattle and slaves. These Yoruba bracelets were used as currency by the natives, but also melted down by them and recast into other forms, and used as currency. This situation continued until the beginning of the 20th century when the British. By then governing Nigeria, wanted to establish their own currency and forbade the use of any other. Much of the native currency was then buried and ... moredug up again, only much later. There is some disagreements as to whether this type of object was wrought(that is. Twisted after being heated) or cast by the lost wax process. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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YORUBA BRONZE CURRENCY BRACELET #2026 - For African Art Gallery
YORUBA BRONZE CURRENCY BRACELET#2026 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Bronze. Size:nbsp4.25" 10.8 cm) Diameter. Item: 2026 Condition: Heavy oxidation but good condition. Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The use of imported copper and brass bracelets or'manillas' as currency goes back at least to 1500. When the Portuguese based at the mouth of the Rio Real exchanged them for various commodities, from yams to cattle and slaves. These Yoruba bracelets were used as currency by the natives, but also melted down by them and recast into other forms, and used as currency. This situation continued until the beginning of the 20th century when the British. By then governing Nigeria, wanted to establish their own currency and forbade the use of any other. Much of the native currency was then buried and ... moredug up again, only much later. There is some disagreements as to whether this type of object was wrought(that is. Twisted after being heated) or cast by the lost wax process. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Yoruba Ibeji Figure Platform Shoes Nigeria African Art
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Figure Platform Shoes Nigeria African Art, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Chips. Scrapes and scratches in places, Additional Information: Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins ... moreis seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji, the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) 020438* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned
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Rare / Collectable / Old Yoruba Medicine Bowl, Nigeria / Santeria / Ifa
Within the Yoruba pantheon of deities known as orishas. The deity known as Ifa is the deity of divination solves problems, provides comfort, and explains the ways of the gods. Individuals take direction and consolation from the Ifa diviner– the Babalawo(the father of secrets” whom they have consulted to resolve a particular problem or simply provide a psychological‘tune-up’ When not being used the Ifa priest keeps the ritually important divination equipment in a large lidded bowl called by the Yoruba‘opon igede’ This bowl can be use to make herbal medicine to cleanse individuals from evil spirits, can also be used to house the divination tools used by Babalawo. Carved mid to late 1970's. Measures 34" at length by 12" at width. Lid has 3 Ibeji figures and three ancestral figures supporting the bowl. The inner bowl measures 6 ... more1/2" in diameter and 6" deep. Weighs 20 lbs. 12 Ounces, solid wood. International shipping cost has increased. If shipping cost was overestimated buyer will be reimbursed the overcharge.
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Yoruba tribe, ife art bronze head
Ife art bronze head made by Yoruba Tribe of western part of Nigeria. Most likely in the end of 19 c. or the begining of 20 c.The face is covered with parallel lines.Considering primitive equipment available to the tribe that time, the quality of the bronze is amassing. The head is 7 1/5" h. It is in good condition, except for a small chip on the tip of the head. Please, note, that New York state residents will be charged 8 7/8% sales tax.
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A GENUINE OUTSTANDING AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE MASK NIGERIA
the mask is worn during the gelede masquerade. outstanding quality 19" in height 6" in width
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A superb pair of Onile figures, Yoruba Ogboni bronze - Provenance and vetted!
A superb pair of Onile figures. Yoruba Ogboni bronze Yoruba. Ijebu Ode, Nigeria Heights: 7 inches(18 cm) These figures are fine examples of Ogboni Onile figures- these are rare and almost impossible to find authentic examples of now for any reasonable price. Collected prior to 1965 in Ijebu Ode. And sold at an African Art Gallery at the Hotel Ansonia, NY in 1967. Ex. Levitt Collection. NY Verbally authenticated by Dr. Arthur P. Bourgeois who has seen the piece is person. World expert on Congolese sculpture, author of numerous books and the'Central Africa' section of the Grove Encyclopedia of Art. There is no additional paperwork or documentation available, unless hereby noted, however upon request a statement from the seller can be furnished, restating the provenance as it appears in this listing. Shipping available after April 3.
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** Fine Tribal YORUBA Pair / Nigeria **
Art Afrique Dimensions: 9.4 inch/ 24 cm Weight: 0.8 kg Material: wood Country: Nigeria Yoruba xsell2 here all autions or all shop articles
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Yoruba Beaded Sash from Nigeria-Bird,Lizard,Elephant Design
Yoruba Beaded Sash from Nigeria-Bird.Lizard,Elephant Design Description This is a hand beaded sash from Yoruba Nigeria. The sash is made of small seed beads in red.Black,red and white. The edge of the sash is decdorated with small shells. The sash measures 41 inches long and 5 inches wide at the widest. Not sure of the age but this is a highly detailed piece. Posted with
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Antique Yoruba Gilded Brass Rectangular Pendant Necklace
Greetings. I am proud to offer this very rare. Handmade, antique, Yoruba gilded brass rectangular prayer necklace. Excellent condition with some wear. This pendant measures 2.50 inches long and 2.15 inches wide and the hand made metal necklace measures 25 inches long with a beautifully crafted clasp. Nice design. Great wearable piece- perfect for adding to any bead collection or African art collection. I love to combine shipping on multiple orders to help you save money so please check out my other auctions and my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to ... moreadd me to your!
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Yoruba Shango Carved Dance Wand Female Figure - Nigeria
Greetings. This is an antique hand carved. Wooden, Yoruba, Shango dance wand accented with a woman figure kneeling and holding her breasts. The Yoruba cult of the Shango is three centuries old and these dance wands are carried durning the annual festival. Excellent Condition with a great patina and polished with tribal use! This amazing dance wand measures 12.26 inches tall. This specimen is very beautiful and would make a fine addition to any African culture collector's treasure trove. Please feel free to email me for additonal pictures before buying. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple items so be sure to check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. ... moreFeel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Very Old Yoruba Beaded Bottle Collected From Nigeria
Greetings. This is an antique. Yoruba, hand beaded, glass bottle which was possibly used as an altar piece. Good condition with some missings beads due to tribal use. Still a great rarely seen collector's item. This amazing, rare beaded bottle measures 8 1/2 inches tall. This specimen is very beautiful and would make a fine addition to any African culture collector's treasure trove. Please feel free to email me for additonal pictures before buying. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple items so be sure to check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. ... moreBe sure to add me to your!
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Very Old Yoruba Beaded Horse Hair Fly Wisk From Nigeria
Greetings. I am proud to offer this antique. Yoruba, hand beaded, horse hair, fly wisk called Ioukere Ileke. Fly wisks are used as emblems of power by kings, diviners or cheifs in Africa. Good condition with some wear due to tribal use. Still a great rarely seen collector's item. This amazing, rare beaded fly wisk measures 17 inches long. This specimen is very beautiful and would make a fine addition to any African culture collector's treasure trove. Please feel free to email me for additonal pictures before buying. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple items so be sure to check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up ... moreto two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Vintage African Glass Beaded Belt Old Africa Nigerian Yoruba Tribal Bead Work
Vintage Yoruba Beaded Belt Measures 29" not including tie straps. 3¼" wide. 1000's of tiny colored glass beads woven on cloth. Excellent condition. Guaranteed as described. I have a couple other belts listed also. Any questions just ask. NO international shipping.
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HAND CARVED AFRICAN YORUBA IBEJI TWINS
PRESENTING FOR AUCTION. A SET OF WOODEN TWIN FIGURINES. THESE HAND CARVED FIGURINES ARE BELIEVED TO BE" YORUBA IBEJI TWINS" LIKELY FROM NIGERIA BOTH MALE AND FEMALE TWINS ARE INCLUDED. CARVED FROM EXOTIC WOOD THE TWINS HAVE LEAD EYEBALLS AND THE FEMALE IS WEARING A MULTI COLORED WIRE WOUND NECKLACE. IN THE YORUBA CULTURE TWINS ARE HELD IN HIGH REGARD, A DEITY CALLED ORISA IBEJI IS REPRESENTED IN THEIR RELIGION. THE PAIR ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, NO CRACKS GOOD NATURAL PATINA. THE TWINS MEASURES 8 1/4" TALL. GREAT ETHNIC COLLECTIBLE SET.
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Kwere Container: tags bantu tanzania lobi baule fang punu bamana bambara yoruba
Your welcome at our auctions and ask you kindly to read the whole description with details about this item. Terms and conditions for this auction, shipping/ payments and feedback. Kwere Container Item description: Kwere Container Country of origin: Tanzania Name of tribe: Kwere Surrounding tribes: Bantu Measurements: Height 19 cm. Weight: 120 Grams Condition: Used Imperfections: Part lid broken off long ago Provenance: Ex Belgium Collection Collected: 1985 Dated: Around 1930 Description and conditions. With pride we try with all diligence to offer ethnographic items with good quality at reasonable prices. So we are able to satisfactorily serve tribal artificial collectors and enthusiasts. We do our best to provide the best possible description of what is offered. In the unlikely event if something is unclear to you or you have problems ... morewith the auction. We invite you to contact us with your questions, so we are able to provide you with the necessary information and we are able to overcome ambiguities or other problems. We can also provide you with more or better pictures if necessary. After carefully reading the description and the careful study of the pictures we ask yourself to rely on your knowledge regarding taste and the collective direction you wish. To considering the decision to bid in the auction to obtain the item, or continue to look further at an item that better fits your existing collection. Do not hesitate to contact us if necessary. Payments and shipping. After winning an auction we ask you kindly to make your payment within 24 hours after ending of the auction. And we will arrange for the dispatch within two working days after receiving your payment. The item will be packaged well and shipped exclusively by registered post. So you can follow your parcel using the tracking code. The shipping will be mainly entrusted to TNT Post NL. In the country of destination the care will be transferred to the national postal operators. In all auctions. We are not charging the actual costs, but o
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Wearing Beaded Vest Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Wearing Beaded Vest Nigeria African, Type of Object, figure. Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Beads, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height 13.25 inches, Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Dust. Damage tin face, cracks in head, body, and base, head has been repaired, chips. Additional Information: The Yoruba of Nigeria ... moreand of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times. New-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the family, one which requires immediate appeasement of the soul of the deceased child. Though the cause of the high rate of twin births among Yoruba women has not been established. The cultural grieving process is well documented and may be observed in the carving of a figure known as Ere Ibeji, which both represents the lost child and serves as a ritual point of contact with the soul of the deceased. The carving of th
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YORUBA IBEJI IBEDJI TWIN FIGURE NIGERIA
YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE. NIGERIA. WOOD. REST OF PIGMENTS. OLD CRACKS. HEIGHT: 28cm( ca. 11 inch)
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Ife Terracotta Clay Head of Oni Yoruba Nigeria African SALE Was $190
Title, Benin Ceramic Head, Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Edo People at Benin, Materials, Clay, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 9 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, small cracks. Repair near base, Additional Information: A beautiful Ife memorial clay head! The famous archaeological site at Ife in Nigeria produced a number of remarkable objects and wonderful sculpted heads and figures cast in bronze as early as the 1100s. Ife is considered to be the center and origin of the Yoruba people. This clay-modeled head is of an Oni. The ruler at Ife, who still holds sway over the Yoruba at Ife today. That this is a replica cannot be doubted, however what is important to note is that the skill of the Nigerian craftsmen of today who molded this sculpture after a much earlier model continue a tradition ... morenearly 1000 years old and have not lost their skill in producing interesting works of art. Recommended Reading: Ekpo Eyo and Frank Willet.TREASURES OF ANCIENT NIGERIA, Alfred A. Knopf New York and The Detroit Institute of Arts, 1980. Allen Wardwell(ed.YORUBA. NINE CENTURY OF AFRICAN ART AND THOUGH. 1989. Essays by Drewal, Pemberton, Abiodum Additional Information: The famous historical royal center of Benin in Nigeria produced a number of remarkable objects and heads cast in bronze or heads modeled in clay. Benin City was the center of power for the Edo people and the place of residence for the Oba. Their ruler. This clay-modeled head is of an Oba, the ruler at Benin, of a lineage that continues today. This head is based upon bronze examples that are noted for their details of representation. The same attention to detail is shown in the depiction of keloids on the forehead, the attention paid to the hair and the shaping of the face all reflect the skill of artist who in the past would have modeled the mold for the bronze heads. That this is a replica cannot be doubted, but what is important to note is that the skill of the Nigerian artist of today in shaping this hea
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Yoruba Bell Ring Shaped Brass Pendant Nigerian African
Title, Yoruba Bell Ring Shaped Brass Pendant Nigerian African, Materials, Brass/Copper(unknown metal content) Made In, In Africa, Traded In, in Africa, Approximate Age, Unknown, Overall Condition, Fair Damage/Repair, Casting flaws. Tarnishing, People, Yoruba, Pendant Size, 3.25 inches L. Additional Information: brass bell ring-shaped beads/pendants which have been worn. Weathered, and beaten down by age. They were cast using the lost wax technique. Brass bells of this shape with such designs were found among the Yoruba people from Nigeria and among the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast.These beads are incorporated in a necklace as individual brass beads. They can also be worn as pendants. See a necklace with similar ring-shaped bell beads in our comprehensive guide to African-made beads. African Beads: Jewels of a Continent. P. 109. 72950* ... moreAll content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your cr
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African Yoruba Tribe Basket 14" Hand Made Wicker Decorative Authentic
Up for auction is an authentic hand made wicker basket from the Yoruba tribe in Africia. I went back home to visit my family and picked up several items that I no longer use. The opening is 14" wide and stands about 5 1/2" tall. The base is the light creamish color and the top row of the basket is a purple. Mauve, seafoam green colors. I do hate to part with it because it is from my tribe. However, I moved into a new space with limited space. Good luck bidding! F04.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*6%3D%3F%3Ef04-13e0685b8a1-0xed-
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Eggungun Figure, Palo Mayombe, Eggun, Yoruba / Santeria
Thia auctin is for an ancestor figure holding an offering to the higher gods. Typically eggun figures wears their cap with the ball tossed to the right side. MEASURES 19" IN HEIGHT BY 4 1/2" AT WIDTH. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals.
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African Nigeria Yoruba Carved Wooden Figure
African Nigeria Yoruba Carved Wooden Figure Description: Carved wooden figure by the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It stands 11 3/4" in height and 4" in width. A beautiful piece! Provenance: Portland Art Museum deaccession. Shipping and Payment: Free shipping within the USA. Paypal payments get your item shipped within the next business day. Paypal eCheck are fine and your package will be shipped once it clears. Sorry. No local pickups. Thanks for bidding! Interested in more than one item? Yes, we're happy to offer combined shipping! We can ship to Russia. Poland, Italy and Brazil via USPS International Express Mail. Please contact us for any questions. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Eshu on Epa Mask, Yoruba, Nigeria, Santeria
Eshu(other names include Exu. Esu Eleggua. Esu Elegbara. Eshu Elegbara. Elegba. Legba. And Eleda) is an. And one of the most known deities of the and related. He has a wide range of responsibilities: the protector of travelers. Deity of roads, particularly crossroads, the deity with the power over fortune and misfortune, and the personification of death, a. Eshu is involved within the(also spelled Orisha or Orixa) system of the Yoruba as well as in African diasporic faiths like and developed by the descendants of enslaved West Africans in the Americas. Where Eshu was sometimes identified with. Or. Depending on the situation or location. He is often identified by the number three, and the colours red& black or white& black, and his caminos or paths(compare: are often represented carrying a cane. Shepherd's crook, as well as a pipe. ... moreEshu is a god of Chaos and. And plays frequently tempting choices for the purpose of causing maturation. He is a difficult teacher, but a good one. As an example, Eshu was walking down the road one day, wearing a hat that was on one side and on the other. Sometime after he departed. The villagers who had seen him began arguing about whether the stranger's hat was black or red. The villagers on one side of the road had only been capable of seeing the black side, and the villagers on the other side had only been capable of seeing the red half. They nearly fought over the argument, until Eshu came back and cleared the mystery, teaching the villagers about how one's perspective can alter a person's perception of reality, and that one can be easily fooled. In other versions of this tale, the two tribes were not stopped short of violence; they actually annihilated each other, and Eshu laughed at the result, saying"Bringing strife is my greatest joy" The large Eshu embraces two smaller Eshu figures. Number three is very symbolic with Eshu. MEASURES 20" IN HEIGHT BY 8" AT WIDTH. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great
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Beaded Yoruba Totem Wall Hanging 36 inches long
I bought this beaded Totem over 20 years ago. They were still making them with nice old beads and cowrie shells. No gobs of glue holding the beads on this one. There is no reason to pay $150. for one of these. They don't cost any where near that much. This one is 36 inches long by 4 inches wide. I am glad to combine shipping on multiple items.
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V FINE ANTIQUE YORUBA IBEJI MALE TWIN FIGURE W/ BEADS NIGERIAN AFRICAN TRIBAL
THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTED FROM LONDON. UK. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Dimensions. Condition, Postage& Payment Details- most of the information you will need is here on this page but please get in touch if you don't find what you are looking for. Condition& Dimensions More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Postage& Packing For your peace of mind and mine items will be sent fully insured. I will be posting from WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL to Monday 29TH APRIL so please make payment as early as possible. PLEASE be a little patient with the post- I will get them posted asap but I work on my own. Often have a fair amount to post and I do pack carefully. I also post in the order that things are paid for. Any delays by the postal services either at my end or abroad are rarely my fault. ... moreI always post out at the latest 3 working days after receiving cleared payment but sometimes an item is slowed up by a backlog of post or delayed whilst being processed through customs. To give you an idea it generally takes about 3-7 working days within Europe and 9- 14 working days to the U.S. rest of the world. If speed is of the essence then I can use a courier(DHL/ FEDEX etc. but prices for couriers start at around £30/ £40GBP for the very smallest object and VERY quickly escalate depending on size. Weight and destination. Please note also that there has been a considerable hike in postage prices by the Royal Mail this year. I add on very little, often not enough to cover the packaging materials, so the price I quote really is as fair as possible. UK: 1st Class Recorded Delivery(insured to £50 GBP only) $12 USD. UK: Special Delivery: $14.34 USD. Europe: Royal Mail international signed for(full insurance) $23.71 USD. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited tracking(depending on your country) U.S and rest of the world: Royal Mail international signed for(full insurance) $29.14 USD. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited t
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Lot 2, Exquiste Igbo Mmwo Spirit Maiden Mask /Yoruba / Nigeria
The Igbo use thousands of masks. Which incarnate unspecified spirits of the dead, forming a vast community of souls. The outstanding characteristic of the many Igbo masks is that they are painted chalk white, the color of the spirit. Masked dancers wore extremely elaborate costumes(sometimes ornamented with mirrors) and often their feet and hands were covered. With their masks, the Igbo oppose beauty to bestiality, the feminine to the masculine, black to white. The masks, of wood or fabric, are employed in a variety of dramas: social satires, sacred rituals(for ancestors and invocation of the gods) initiation, second burials, and public festivals, which now include Christmas and Independence Day. Some masks appear at only one festival, but the majority appear at many or all. Best known are those of the Northern Ibo mmo society. Which represent ... morethe spirits of deceased maidens and their mothers with masks symbolizing beauty. Among the Southern Ibo, the ekpe society. Introduced from the Cross River area. Uses contrasting masks to represent the maiden spirit and the elephant spirit, the latter representing ugliness and aggression and the former representing beauty and peacefulness. A similar contrast is found in their okorosia masks. Which correspond to the mmo of the Northern Ibo. The Eastern Ibo are best known for masquerades associated with the harvest festival. In which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, though the content of the play varies from year to year. Stock characters include Mbeke. The European; Mkpi. The he-goat; and Mba. Which appear in pairs, one representing a boy dressed as a girl mimicking the behavior of a girl, the other representing the girl being satirized. Measurements: 17" at length by 8" at width by 13" at depth.
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BLACK GODS AND KINGS Yoruba Art at UCLA by Robert Farris Thompson 1971
BLACK GODS AND KINGS Yoruba Art at UCLA by Robert Farris Thompson 1971 Catalogue of a major exhibition at the Museum and Laboratories of Ethnic Arts and Technology. This is a paper back book from 1971. Overall good used condition. Clean interior pages. Some marks/spots on front cover and a few folded corner pages. Some wear to spine. See all photos) Wonderful catalogue of artifacts. Contents: Yorubaland- Myths- Aesthetics- Trickster- Fate- Earth and Execution- Title Staffs of Iron and Brass- Beads Embroidered Crowns. Scepters, Panels- Crows and Cowries. Indigo and Wood- Staffs of Iron- Dance wands- Twin Statuettes- Masks in the Witches- Headdresses of the dead- Statuary for the God of Creativity- Genre and the Queen Victorias- Textiles- Domestic Objects and Architectural Sculpture- Envoi
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Ibeji Twin Figure Yoruba Custom Stand Nigeria African
Title, Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba Custom Stand African Type of Object, Carving.Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, seond half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 11.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear in places, Additional Information: Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba custom Stand African Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen, because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji, the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. See AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by E. Dagan and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by E. Cameron. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like ... morethe orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth, indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. 009678* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you o
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IFA IFE YORUBA DIVINATION ORACLE BONE TAPPER NIGERIA
IFA YORUBA ORACLE TAPPER. NIGERIA. BONE. HONEY BROWN PATINA. CARVED WITH A KNEELING FEMALE FIGURE. HEIGHT FIGURE: 16cm( ca. 6.3 inch) HEIGHT WITH BASE: 23cm( ca. 9 inch)
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Memorial Figure , Nigeria African
Type of Object, Male Memorial Figure(Ere Ibeji) Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Blue(indigo) powder pigment, Approximate Age, Mid to late Twentieth Century. Dimensions, Height is 12 Inches, Overall Condition, Good.Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear. Cracks in the left eye area and the base, stains, Ibeji twin figures Yoruba Ishogbo Oyo region African Region/Area: Osogbo-Oyo Region Additional Information: ... moreA standing miniature figure with high chignon hairstyle and scarifications on the cheeks. The incisions between legs indicates that the figure represents a female. Traces of blue powder are seen on the surface. The harmonious balance and the great serenity shown on this figure are the main traits of the Yoruba sculpture. This figure belongs to the category of twin figure. Ere Ibeji. The Yoruba are known for their extraordinarily high rate of multiple births and one of the highest in the world as regards twin birth. At one point in the past twins known as Ibeji. Were thought by the Yoruba to be evil and were quickly killed as they were considered to be monsters and abnormal. But a cult of twins developed in which the twins were now seen to be minor deities who blessed their families with good fortune. The death of either of the twins or both is thought to be calamitous for the family that must be remedied by appeasing the soul of the deceased child through the carving of a figure put in the care of the mother who will treat the small wooden figure as though it were the deceased twin and alive Ere ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red a
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Authentic Vintage African Yoruba Beaded Diviner Pouch Bag Sash Museum Quality
This is an original vintageYoruba beaded diviner bag that is museum quality and completely unlike the decorative Yoruba beaded pouches and bags you typically see. Shipping to anywhere in the USA by USPS Priority Mail is $10.00 and worldwide shipping by air is $17.00. Payment by PayPal.
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VINTAGE OLD YORUBA MEDIUM WHITE CORAL BEADS- AFRICA TRADE BEADS
These is another a Great strands for Yoruba tribe medium white coral beads. i would like to offer for very low super price. as each beads is great perfect condition and is real old white antique coral beads. these is come by yoruba tribe area. the length is approximate 26.5" inches X 67 cm. the measurement dimension is approximate 9-12-20 mm in diameter. for more detail just double click to get Enlarge image picture. if you buy it now you'll receiver in 2-4 days after you payment is cleared. this was use for trade beads in Africa is early 1900 century. IF YOU STILL INTERESTED TO PURCHASE A MULTIPLE ITEMS PLEASE ASK THERE ARE MORE OTHER DIFFERENT ITEMS IS AVAILABLE Please ask for a combined invoice. to Help keep your save $$$ down by paid for all your purchases in one single payment rather than paid for each item separately. this ... morekeeps our Paypal expenses down which will help keep your prices lower. International Buyers ì Please Note. These charges of import duties for customs buyer's responsibility the fees. international combine shipping discount. Pay for all your items in one lump sum and save on shipping. Only items paid for together in one single payment are eligible for the discount! Please ask for a combined invoice if all of your items are not on a single invoice. the items paid for separately it will not received the shipping discount. after you paid it. The Return Policy Satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not happy with your purchase. please i ask you to return the item at your expense within on 7 seven days of the shipment date for a refund of the purchase price. remember the Shipping& Handling charges will not be refunded. Please remember to protect your item for its return trip as well as it was packed and padded when you received it. Items returned must be in the same condition in which they were received.
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Yoruba Copper Alloy Bracelet Nigerian African
Title, Yoruba Copper Alloy Bracelet Nigerian African, Materials, copper alloy Made In, Nigeria, Traded In, Africa, Approximate Age, unknown 20th century, Dimensions, 3 inches interior diameter. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, Oxidation. Tarnishing, wear, Type of Object, Bracelet, Additional information: This copper alloy bracelet comes from Nigeria in West Africa. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 73079* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. ... moreIt is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever com
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Yoruba Bracelet Forged Iron Nigeria African
Materials, Iron, Made In, Nigeria, Traded In, Nigeria, Approximate Age, Unknown, Overall Condition, Poor to fair, Damage/Repair, Surface Rusting, People, Pobably Yoruba, Object Size, +/ 2.25" diameter inside, Yoruba Bracelet Forged Iron Nigeria African To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi, Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 66894* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van ... morewith their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever comes first-then start another order. When you're ready. Just send us a list of item numbers and we'll send you a
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Hand-carved Ebony head status crafted by Yoruba tribesmen
Being made available to art collectors and enthusiasts. A celebration of culture and art. Two. Hand-carved Ebony head status crafted by Yoruba tribesmen outside of Ibadan, Nigeria. The Yoruba peoples regard the ori(human head) as the locus of the ase of Olodumare. Which translates to"the power to change the heavens. To the Yoruba, the head constitutes a person's life-source which controls our personality and destiny. Each head. Male and female, represents the twins Taiwo and Kehinde: Taiwo meaning"the one who came first" and Kehinde being"the last to come. Twins hold important cultural significance to the Yoruba, as the Yoruba peoples have the highest twinning rate in the world. These heads belong together, as each statute represents the inevitability of the co-dependence between the sexes in the creation of new life. ... moreBoth pieces are 7 and 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Each statue weighs about 4 to 5 pounds.
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Yoruba Copper Alloy Bracelet Nigeria African
Materials, Copper Alloy, Made In, In Africa, Traded In, in Africa, Approximate Age, Unknown Dimensions, 2.75 inches interior diameter, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, Crack in the middle, Type of Object, Bracelet, Additional information: This bracelet comes from Nigeria in West Africa and was probably made by the Yoruba people. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 68487* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began ... morethe company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever comes first-then start another order. W
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Yoruba Brass Bronze Bracelet Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Brass/Bronze Bracelet Nigeria African, Materials, Brass/ or bronze, Made In, Nigeria. Probably Yoruba or Igbo, Traded In, Africa, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 4 inches interior diameter, Overall Condition, fair to good, Damage/Repair, some oxidation. Worn surface, Type of Object, bracelet, Yoruba Brass Bronze Bracelet Nigeria African A brass or bronze bracelet from Nigeria Additional information: Many brass. Bronze, or copper alloy bracelets, manillas, torques, figures and animal skulls have been found in Nigeria and surrounding areas. In the past these have generally been attributed to the âLower Niger Bronze Industry,â an appellation coined by W. Fagg(1963) Bracelet forms such as this one preceded European contact. Such bracelets are still worn today and can be seen on shrines as memorial objects. ... moreRecommended reading: Anderson. G.P. and P. M. Peek, Ways of the River: Arts and Environment of the Niger Delta, 2002. Fagg. W. Nigerian Images: The Splendor of African Sculpture. 1963. Johansson. Nigerian Primitive Currencies. 1967. Schaedler. K-F. Earth and Ore; 2500 Years of African Art in Terracotta and Metal. 1997. P. 328, ill. 640. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see also A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 71410* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And wil
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Yoruba Necklace Metal Coil Gilded Brass Beads African
Title, Yoruba Necklace Metal Coil Gilded Brass Beads African, Materials, Brass(unknown metal content) Made In, West Africa and Europe, Traded In, Africa, Approximate Age, Early 20th Century or later Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, Bent and dented. Some beads darkened with age and oxidation. People, Yoruba, Necklace Length, 24 inches(includes string/raffia) Additional information: For ages. Brass and gold African beads have been made using the âlost wax method.â First a model of the object is made from beeswax, then dipped repeatedly in a solution of fine ash or charcoal powder mixed with water. This forms a mold, or âcrucible,â which is allowed to dry and harden. In the case of beads with fine strings in their design, a syringe is used to produce the long, thin wax pieces which are then wrapped around charcoal ... moreto leave a hole during the heating process. As the molds harden, channels are left in them to enable the wax to drain out during the heating process which takes place in a kiln. As the wax melts and is âlostâ, molten brass or gold is poured into the mold to form the bead or ornament. When the metal has cooled, the molds are broken open and cleared away and the new art object is thoroughly cleaned and shined before it is presented to the world. In some cases the final product is gilded for an especially rich finish. 72504* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us
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Yoruba Bronze Soldier Nigeria Attributed From The Yoruba Tribe
Benin Bronze This handsome bronze was made using the lost-wax method which insures that each piece is unique. The creation of bronzes is under the auspices of a guild which in turn is under the control of the royal court in Benin City. This piece depicts a Portuguese colonial soldier from centuries ago(16th) is clearly the work of a master craftsman. Probably of the Yoruba tribe. It is from Nigeria. This bronze is in very good condition. It stands 19 inches tall. 6 and 1/2 inches long, and 7 inches wide. At it's widest point it is 9 and 1/4 inches. A very unusual and collectible bronze. Pay Pal Only. Shipping will vary depending upon location. Winning bidder to contact seller for exact shipping charges. Insurance will be included with this item. Thank you for your interest.
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Yoruba/Hausa Bronze Bracelet Nigeria Niger Africa
People, Yoruba/Hausa, Materials, Bronze/Brass, Approximate Age, 20th century? Dimensions, 2.5 inches inside diameters;Â 3.5 inches outside Diam, Damage/Repair, cracks at edges. Rusting surface, some oxidation Type of Object, Bracelet, Yoruba/Hausa Bronze Brass Bracelet Nigeria Niger Africa Country of origi n: Nigeria. Niger Overall conditio n: Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Additional information: To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please ... moresee A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 57013* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either
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VINTAGE OLD YORUBA LARGE RED GLASS CORAL BEADS- AFRICA TRADE BEADS
Dear Buyers we are please to offer you a very rare for yoruba tribe red antique glass beads. it's likely are red coral beads But it's Not a real coral again this are very old antique glass beads. as each beads is very old antique yoruba tribe glass beads. the length is approximate 28" inches X 71 cm. the measurement dimension is approximate 15-20-25 mm in diameter. this a medium size. for more detail just double click to get Enlarge image picture. if you buy it now you'll receiver in 2-4 days after you payment is cleared. this was use for trade beads in Africa is early 1900 century. IF YOU STILL INTERESTED TO PURCHASE A MULTIPLE ITEMS PLEASE ASK THERE ARE MORE OTHER DIFFERENT ITEMS IS AVAILABLE Please ask for a combined invoice. to Help keep your save $$$ down by paid for all your purchases in one single payment rather than ... morepaid for each item separately. this keeps our Paypal expenses down which will help keep your prices lower. International Buyers ì Please Note. These charges of import duties for customs buyer's responsibility the fees. international combine shipping discount. Pay for all your items in one lump sum and save on shipping. Only items paid for together in one single payment are eligible for the discount! Please ask for a combined invoice if all of your items are not on a single invoice. the items paid for separately it will not received the shipping discount. after you paid it. The Return Policy Satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not happy with your purchase. please i ask you to return the item at your expense within on 7 seven days of the shipment date for a refund of the purchase price. remember the Shipping& Handling charges will not be refunded. Please remember to protect your item for its return trip as well as it was packed and padded when you received it. Items returned must be in the same condition in which they were received. Posted with
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Yoruba Copper Alloy Bracelet Bangle Nigerian African
Title, Yoruba Copper Alloy Bracelet Bangle Nigerian African, Materials, copper alloy, Made In, Nigeria, Traded In, Africa, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 2.5 inches interior diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Damage/Repair, Oxidation. Tarnishing, and general wear. Additional information: This copper alloy bracelet comes from Nigeria in West Africa. A very small size bracelet worn by children. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 69624* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has ... morebeen selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple item
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Gelede Tall Headdress Yoruba Nigeria Africa
Here is a large and spectacular Gelede Society headdress. Skillfully carved from a single cross-section of tree trunk, painted and worn in a celebration that acknowledges the formidable powers attributed to female Yoruba elders. The Gelede ceremony pays homage to the estimable powers of mature Yoruba women. Female ancestors and feminine deities. This remarkable headdress was carved into two distinct parts; a female head surmounted by a complex superstructure depicting symbolic animal subjects whose identity and significance are recognized by the villagers. The sedate female face is represented with large almond shaped eyes, a stylized rectangular mouth and vertical scars on each cheek called pele. The elaborately carved superstructure includes: Swords: four sheathed swords surmounted by an enormous python. Serpent: Dagbe is the Python Deity. ... moreYoruba symbol of feminine patience and restraint and Ogun, Eshu and Ifa are among the several Orisha associated with snakes. Elephant: symbol of longevity and power; carved with massive tusks and an upraised trunk. The elephant is associated with Ogún and Erinlé. Monkey: the divine trickster figure of Yoruba mythology called Esu-Elegbara, stands behind the elephant. Grasping the edge of a curved structural band decorated with two large roosting birds. Bird: symbolizes mature Yoruba female mystical power; it is a manifestation of honor and prosperity. This tall and distinctive headdress measures 17.5” 44.5 cm) high x 8.5" wide x 10.5" front-to-back; there are several old. Stable hairlines and some pigment has flaked off, but without repair or restoration, this fine old headdress is in very good overall condition. Astute collectors realize that AUTHENTIC old Yoruba masks of this age. Quality and style are already scarce and steadily increasing in fiscal value. This stunning headdress has been in the seller’s collection since 1966. Gelede Society Headdress. SW Nigeria, West Africa. Mid-20th Century. FREE SHIPPING and delivery confirmation tracking fee(within
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TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD YORUBA MASK
African art. Tribal art, carved wood YORUBA mask. This beautiful mask were created for ceremonials and all forms of ritual dances, historical and religious functions, Some masks were intended to shock, horrify and paraded to terrify the audience, others to astonish or make audience laugh. Past or present we need not to diminish our appreciation to them as work of arts. Very good and excellent condition. The measurement are 12 inches high x 7 1/4 inches wide.
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Yoruba Tribe Nigeria Beaded Lizard
African tribal Yoruba Primitive beaded Lizard Rat Shell Sash. Similar items have been seen with an auction estimate up to $800! Even on Ebay at the auction of $375! Would be great to use as a wall hanging. It is in good original condition. This is a great estate find.
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Superb African Ife Bronze Yoruba Twin Figures Nigeria 19" H
Created by the lost wax method. Whereby a model is hand-shaped in beeswax. Once completed, wax rods are attached to it and the entire model is encased in layers of fine clay. The structure is heated and the melted wax runs out through the channels of wax rods; molten metal is poured into the mold- created after wax was lost, the metal cools and hardens, the mold is broken and the piece has been created. Each piece is an original and unique since the mold is broken after casting. a must for anyone's collection do not miss it The Yoruba are said to be prolific sculptors. Famous for their magnificent terra cotta works throughout the 12th and 14th century; artists also earnests their capacity in making artwork out of bronze. The fine group of Cast Bronze figures you see here are ere ibeji. images of twins. from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. ... moreYoruba peoples have the highest rate of twin births in the world: 4.7 47 per 1.000 births. Because twins bring great good luck to their parents, they are honored. The parents lavish attention on surviving twins and on twin images. Applying a dark red cosmetic dye called camwood on the bodies, and dark blue indigo in the hair. The figures are offered food; when their faces become soiled they are washed with a handful of sand. Over decades of use this handling softens facial features and adds an accumulation of red camwood and indigo.
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VINTAGE MED CENTURY YORUBA AFRICAN TRIBAL BEADED WALL HANGING LIZARD 52 X 8.5
Check out my Be sure to add me to your by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites! WE WILL BE LISTING A DOWNSIZING PHILADELPHIA ESTATE OVER THE NEXT WEEK THAT ACQUIRED THE CONTENTS OF A DRESS SHOP THAT CLOSED IN 1925. THEY PACKED THINGS AWAY FROM THAT ESTATE OVER 40 YEARS AGO. QUALITY COLLECTORS ALONG WITH VINTAGE CLOTHING LACE AND TEXTILES DOLLS AND TOYS. ALONG WITH A RETIRED DEALERS INVENTORY SHE WAS A PACK RAT ALONG WITH FRESH TO THE MARKET MUSEUM DEACCESSION PIECES THIS AUCTION: FROM A MUSEUM DEACCESSION- FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY YORUBA DECORATED BEADED WALL HANGING DEPICTING DEPICTING MASK HEAD FIGURE LIZARD. SOME MINOR BEAD LOSS AND THERE IS SOILING ON THE FRONT ESPECIALLY THE LIZARD. MEASURES 52 X 8 1/2 INCHES PLEASE EXAMINE PHOTOS FOR BEST VISUAL DESCRIPTION AND USE RULER OR COIN IN PHOTO FOR SCALE CAREFULLY PACKAGED. ... moreOUR COMMITMENT IS YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION. THANK YOU. NANCY a;06d2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28%3Ea%3B06d2-13e5864504a-0xfa-
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Wow! Yoruba? Rare? 1930s? Nigerian Thorn wood Carving Woman/Baby Combing Woman
Up for bid is what I believe is a thornwood carving of the Yoruba in Nigeria. Africa. These carvings are thought by some to be originally created for a tourist market. The craft started in the 1930s and may continue up to the present. I researched the internet for information and any info I have is based on the research. I hope there is an ebayer who knows more than I do. More recent carvings from the 70s are not as nicely detailed as this one and even more recent carvings are somewhat crude. That why I'm speculating this piece to be older. These pieces are carved from the ata or thornwood. This piece measures about 2 1/2" in height, and the base 3 1/2" I believe the printed information indicates the carving is by S. O. Alle. The word Ibadan and the number 16 is on the bottom. Ibadan is a city in Nigeria. Please study the pics ... morecarefully and email any question you may have. This a very delicate piece I will take great care in packaging. God Bless! On Apr-29-13 at 20:44:05 PDT. Seller added the following information: You may wish to see the other thorn carving up for bid. By the same carver. Shipping will be combined.
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YORUBA - ANTIQUE 50" 3D BEADED EGUNGUN CROCODILE SASH with GREEN BIRD
Y O R U B A B E A D E D SASH The word Yoruba describes both the language and the tribe. The Yoruba live in the south western Nigeria and neighbouring Benin Republic. Benin was formally Dahomey) The people who speak Yoruba had 25 kingdoms in the past. City-States) These kingdoms were all separate entities but worked together. Ife-Ife was founded around 1850 AD. The great kingdom of Oyo based in the city of Oyo was founded around 1350 and was still in existence in 1850. Major kingdoms of the Yoruba are. Oyo, Ife, Ijesha, Ekiti, Shabe, Ketu, Owo, Ondo, Itsekiri, Ijebu, Ejbado and Awori. 50" x 10" Condition: EXCELLENT BEADS. CLOTH. Bead usage limitd to kings. Priests and priestesses and certain diviners. See Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK. Among the Yoruba. Beads are associated not only with royalty, but also with priesthood. Beaded caps, ... morepouches, fly whisks and staffs form part of the priest's outfit during ceremonies. Beaded satchels, laba shango. Feature in the shrines of the god of thunder, Shango, and are worn in the Egungun and Gelede masquerades. Buyer pays $14.00 Shipping. USA. $22.00 INTERNATIONAL VALUE $ $ 200.00 +* Please note that all old used Arts will have minor imperfections. Chips, age cracks and other minor irregularities. Old used items are never perfect. I will try as best to point out anything beyond that in my item descriptions. PLEASE READ THE LISTING BEFORE BIDDING. BID IF YOU ARE GOING TO PAY. Return Policy: All items purchased can be returned for a credit within 14 days if item is not as described(minus shipping costs) POLICIES: Buyer prepays. Plus shipping and handling. INSURANCE is INCLUDED. International postage is listed. Winning bidders outside of the United States get Air Mail. After the auction has ended. I will send you email notification of your winning bid. Requesting your shipping information. Upon your reply. Due within 3 business days, I will email you with complete information for mailing in your payment or charging through PayPal(available for U.S. customers and now m
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Yoruba Gelede Mask - Colonial
A painted Colonial Gelede mask/helmet- Origin: Yoruba Tribe. Nigeria. Age: Early to mid 20th century Materials: Wood. Paint, beads. Stand included. Condition details: Original paint work. Hairline cracks in wood due to age on left and right handles held by top figure. Wood breaking down at top of right side wood handle. Dimensions: Figure Height 12" x depth: 10 1/2" x width 8" Height on Stand: 17" International Shipping: contact us for rates.
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AFRICAN ART CARVED WOOD YORUBA DOLL
The Yoruba people are the largest nation in the Africa with an art producing tradition. Most of them live in Southwest Nigeria. With considerable communities further West in the Republic of Benin and in Togo. Human figures are represented in a fundamentally naturalistic way except for bulging eyes, flat protruding and usually parallel lips and stylized ears. Now two third of the Yoruba are farmers. Even if they live in the city. They keep a hut close to the fields, they grow corn, beans, cassava, yams, peanuts, coffee and bananas. Very good and excellent condition. Dimension: 9 3/4 inches high x 5 inches wide.
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RARE VINTAGE ANTIQUE AFRICAN WOOD SCULPTURE STATUE ART CARVING DOGON ? YORUBA ?
You are viewing a fabulous antique African wood carving! Collectible antique/ vintage wood carving From Africa– by unknown tribe(Dogon? Yoruba? Bantu tribal group? Elongated face. Topped by elaborate high headdress with crisscross and star/cross markings Facial scars or tattooing Eyes and ears absent. Except for socket indentations Long neck with metal wire/cord“necklace” embellishment Square base with carved embellishment(water waves? Expressive and elegant. Very nice artistic style! Height = 12 inches Solid wood. Medium brown No visible brand or origin markings Condition: Good. Gently used. Has quite a few scrapes and scratches, especially on face, which are a lighter brown than the rest of the material. These can probably be improved with varnish) Wood has some minor splitting, possibly from aging in dry air. The rustic look contributes ... morenicely to the antique qualities of this piece– but still sturdy and in great shape for its age. Don’t miss out on this amazing and fascinating wood sculpture! Great conversation piece and also lovely for home décor! Sales Tax: California residents only- Please add 7.50% sales tax to your payment. Payment: We accept Paypal! Please complete Ebay Checkout- Click the“Pay Now” button and select your payment choice. Cost of shipping. Handling, and sales tax(in California) must be included in your payment. You will receive an invoice with your total. Payment must be received within 7 days otherwise item will be relisted. Shipping: Your shipment will be mailed out promptly after receipt of payment. Items will be packed securely. Fragile items will be padded. Domestic shipments: Shipments within the United States will be sent out by US Parcel Post or Priority Mail. Express or other expedited shipping is available upon request. International shipments(to locations outside the US) If you are concerned about cost of international shipping. PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING. We will reply with the best shipping option(s) and cost according to your country. All shipments
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A Fine Antique Yoruba Deviner's Rattle.
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Nigerian. Yoruba. Dating from the first half of the last century. A scarce original divination rattle- hand carved and worked from a single section of native timber. The inverted goblet form incorporates an Ibeji type figure to the grip. The'rattle' bowl has retained traces of red ochre. Overall height- 19 1/4" 439mm) Very good. Untouched period condition- original rich natural colour and patina. Please see my other items for more antiques. Ethnographic art, curios and bygones. Shipping- China. U.S.A. and worldwide zone 1- £17.20 Royal Mail. International Signed For, air mail. Worldwide zone 2- Australia/ New Zealand/ Pacific Islands) £17.70 Royal Mail. International Signed For, air mail. Europe- £13.70 Royal Mail. International Signed For, air mail. ... moreUK shipping* as above. Please Note- Royal Mail have dramatically increased UK postage rates and restrictions. I can now arrange alternative and more cost effective shipping using the couriers. City Link, Hermes and UPS within the UK- all three provide an excellent service, fully trackable. Payment- Full payment to be made within seven days of purchase- unless full settlement arrangements have been agreed prior to bidding. I reserve the right to cancel transactions for non-payment after seven days following the item sale date. All non-payments to be reported to ebay. Please Note- Due to recent acts of Fraud. All items with a sale value of 40.00 GB Pounds Sterling, and over, will now be shipped on a trackable, signed for basis only. Any Genuine claim will be processed through the Insurance offered by the relevant courier/ shipping agent- a refund to only be issued after a successful claim with that shipping agent. All fraudulent/ false attempts to create a case for'Item Not Received' will be reported to ebay immediately.
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Yoruba Seated Maternity Figure Published, Museum Exhibition African
Title, Yoruba Seated Maternity Figure Published. Museum Exhibition, Type of Object, Maternity Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid to second half 20th century, Dimensions, 30 inches H. x 13 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Cracks throughout: in middle of breasts. Along inside of proper left and right legs, on base and on small figures. Large crack in back of hair, extending ... moreto both proper right and left. Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum Published in: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 20, p. 34. Additional Information: Brightly polychromed maternity figure. With pillar like hair style and facial markings, most likely from the Abeokuta and Egba region of Yorubaland, she was probably housed in a shrine dedicated to Shango or Eshu. As an homage to motherhood, this elegant figure holds a baby in her lap, and on her back, with two polychrome figures at her feet adorning the sculptured base. Daniel Mato, PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE, p.34) Placed in a shrine she could be a devotee of either Eshu or Shango. Both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to life whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meani
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Yoruba Shango Shrine Figure Kneeling Maternity, Published, Museum Exhibit Africa
Title, Yoruba Odo Shango Shrine Kneeling Figure Maternity. Published, Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Odo Oshango Shrine Figure Maternity, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 29 inches H. x 13 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Purposeful hole in top(offering space) Small insect holes and cracks throughout, cracks in forehead and in base, crack with missing wood in ... moreproper left side, visible wear to top of base, chips, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum Published in: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 7, p. 23) Additional Information: in Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE, p. 23: The Yoruba carver here demonstrates a marked ability to blend humanistic characterization of mother and child with ritual purpose. The shrine once had a carved lid(now lost) Which covered a square hole cut into the to that was designed to hold Neolithic stone tools(edun ara) said to have been thrown to earth by shango, the Yoruba Thunder deity. This type of altar to Shango(odo Shango) was regarded as a place of residence for the god, who would come and sit in the presence of the Thunder stones' The female figure is a faithful follower of Shango, and the child on her back acknowledges the potency ans sexuality of Shango. Her body is painted with the red and white colors of Orisha Shango, and her eyes and headdress are dyed blue with indigo. She is
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OLD AND AMAZING, VERY FINE YORUBA GELEDE MASK, NIGERIA
OLD AND REALLY STUNNING. VERY FINE AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE MASK IN VERY GOOD CONDITION: HAVE PLEASE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES POLYCHROME PAINTED ORIGINE: NIGERIA DATED 1970-1980 HEIGHT: 44CM DIAMETER: 25CM SHIPPING COST BELGIUM: 5 EURO NETHERLANDS: 8 EURO. GERMANY-FRANCE-UK:17 EURO. EUROPEAN UNION(EXCEPT GREECE. MALTA AND CYPRUS) 21 EURO REST OF EUROPE: 28 EURO USA: 3 6 EURO. REST OF WORLD: PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR EXACT SHIPPING COST. I WILL BE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAY. CAUSED BY CUSTOMS. TAXES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING. NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS.
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YORUBA BEADED SCULPTURE. THREE FIGURES
I'm offering a tall Yoruba beaded sculpture measuring 32" high and roughly 10+" wide and deep. There are a few lose bead strands but this isn't unusual on Yoruba beaded piece with age that's seen use. I'm told these can be cleaned. I haven't touched this since purchasing it awhile ago. The form and colors are terrific. It's heavy with bead work. I've listed this with no reserve at a give-away starting price. If the actual shipping cost is less than I've listed I'll refund the difference. I don't ship outside the US lower 48 and I accept Paypal for purchases. This is being described to the very best of my ability. All items I offer are sent insured. I answer all inquiries as soon as possible. But please be patient. In some cases I may not see your questions until evening or later. Any items ... moreI offer run the full length of the auction period stated and I do not participate in second chance offers. I leave feedback on all transactions. Thank you for looking. `0d.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*fc%3E%3E%600d-13e836c38e1-0xf9-
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RARE BRONZE YORUBA TRIBE DIVINATION ALTAR BELL WITH FACE OF ESHU FROM NIGERIA
This rare. Old, well-used divination altar bell comes from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. The bell is complete with the striker in good working order. Protruding from the front is the face of Eshu. The god of the Yoruba people. Eshu(the'All-Seeing Eye' who serves as a messenger between the gods and the people, also features on the tribe's divination boards. The worn glossy patina from use has traces of green verdis gris. An authentic tribally-used artefact in sound condition considering its age. Old damage to metalwork. Height: 14 cm.
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YORUBA Mask Handmade brown stoneware NC artist Helen Seebold
YORUBA MASK This hand made mask is an original piece created by me NC artist Helen Seebold. I am greatly inspired by ancient cultures and exploring their uses of masks in art. Theater and sacred ceremonies. I call this mask Yoruba Mask because it was inspired by the beautiful ceremonial masks created by the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. These masks were used in funeral ceremonies to represent the spirit of the deceased. This brown stoneware mask has a hand carved headdress and relief sculptural features on the face. Glazed in a dark gloss brown the mask has beautiful texture. It measures 11" tall x 7" wide and 1.5" depth. It comes ready to hang and can be hung safely indoors or out. Like all my handmade pieces this mask is a one of a kind original piece and comes signed and dated. This mask is one of 100 masks I created for the ... moreInaugural opening of the Durham Storefront Project. The masks were displayed at an abandoned building in Downtown Durham to bring art into the community. The exhibit. 101 Masks. Explored how masks have been used across cultures and through out his tory to communicate ideas. Rather than hide so mething. I accept paypal and ship USPS priority mail. There will be a $5 ship fee on this item. All questions gladly answered jy.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bkw4sjm5%3Ejy-13e88e8d924-0xf8-
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Vintage Yoruba Brass Pendants Ghana Nigerian African
These are vintage(late 1800s early 1900s) brass pendants and a ring which has been worn and weathered with age. They were cast using the lost wax technique. Brass items of this shape and design were found among the Yoruba people from Nigeria and among the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Cap Nigeria African SALE W#as $49
Type of Object, Beaded Ceremonial Cap, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Fabric, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 7 inches diam. x 4 inches H. Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, ripped strands. A few missing beads, stains and dust on cotton cloth in the interior, Additional information: A beautiful pillbox style cap covered with tiny gold. Orange, white, black, blue, brown and glass beads and embellished with diamonds patterns. This beaded cap called orikogbofo was worn as part of a daily attire by Yoruba notables. Among the Yoruba. Beads are symbols of identity wealth and status. In the past they used to have exchange values and were also used in rituals as charms and talismans. Beads possess a spiritual power and are used as a decorative medium on various insignia of authority ... moreincluding headgears such as this. Beadwork is the province of dignitaries. Diviners, and other members of the society who deal with supernatural forces and act as intermediaries between the living world and the world of deities and spirits. They define their status and rank and distinguish their owners and warn the viewer to matters of position. Knowledge, and power. Beaded patterns as well as the colors of beads have symbolic meaning for wearers. Recommended reading: Henry John Drewal and John Mason. BEADS, BODY AND SOUL YORUBA BEADWORK. ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, 1998, Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 69563* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure o
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Nigeria Africa SALE Was $190
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton fabric. Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 20.5 inches H. x 8.75 inches Diam. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, fringes damaged. loose strands with missing beads, a few tears in aso oke cloth, traces of glue in the interior and outside, Additional ... moreInformation: The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by he senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(diety) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king&#
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Bronze Fetish Pendant -Yoruba Tribe In Nigeria.Probably from the Ogboni cult
This is a crudely crafted figure from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria created by the lost wax technique.It has a well developed patina.The bronze has darkened with age.The Yoruba have cast figures and staffs. Mostly from the Ogboni Society of elders.This seems like some form of fetish pendant. Dimensions:Height: 7 cm(2.7" Width: 2 cm(0.78" Grains Of Africa always endeavours to provide our customers with the highest degree of satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing high quality items at a reasonable price. Please check our feedback(100% and bid with confidence. Thank you for bidding. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Also please view the other items that Grains of Africa is has for auction. Please note that the above text and attached photos are all copyrighted to Grains of Africa. For further ... moreinformation please go to grainsofafrica.com.
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Yoruba Couple Figures, offering, African Tribal Creations, art, Yorouba, Nigeria
An African Tribal Creations gallery NO RESERVE AUCTION! Normal.dotm 0 0 1 265 1511 Full Sail 12 3 1855 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false The Yoruba people are the largest art producing ethnic group in Africa. And are renowned for their copious forms of artwork. A largely agrarian society, the Yoruba are distributed throughout Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, and number in the range of 12 million people. Their artistic interpretations of people are generally rendered in a realistic style, barring the exaggerated facial features, in contrast with many other African tribes which produce highly stylized, even surrealistic or impressionistic representations of the human form. The Yoruba is also an African ethnic group with a history of human sacrifice. The pantheon of Yoruba figures is replete with anthropomorphic sculptures. All of which ... moredisplay a characteristically natural design, barring the bulging eyes and exaggerated facial features. This excellent example of a Yoruba couple, both holding offerings in their hands, are generally utilized in shrines, and these two display the familiar signs of such use. They are in good overall condition, though worn from age, exposure, and handling, and still carry a bit of sand from the region. The figures are pigmented, though the pigment is well worn, and each figure is carved with a base so that it stands steadily on its own without support. Minor age related wear marks, such as small age cracks, dings, rub marks, etc. are present and should be considered normal. Please look closely at the photos, and feel free to ask any questions; we're glad to help! One lucky bidder will receive this beautiful addition to their collection! Dimensions are 21" x 4.25" x 3.5" male) 19" x 4" x 3"female) Together they weigh in at roughly two pounds. MEDIUM: Wood. Pigment NOTHING we sell at African Tribal Creations is made in China. Taiwan, Thailand, or wherever. All items are 100% guaranteed AFRICAN ART. Made in Africa BY the indigenous peoples of Africa.
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BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN KING DIVINER BELT: YORUBA of NIGERIA
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING GIFT. a thoughtful BABY gift. AFRICAN BEADED"CEREMONIAL DIVINER BELT" from THE YORUBA(circa early 20th century) OUTSTANDING from a fine COLLECTION. Hand-Beaded and CONSTRUCTED TRIBAL ADORNMENT DISPLAYING BIRDS and HEADS as SPIRITUAL MESSENGERS. merging of two people on a tree of life; 2 souls into one branch for the"third" creation of marriage& family. BACK SIDE is COVERED in HANDWOVEN STRIPE TEXTILE; EDGES NICELY COVERED w/ TEXTILE FOLD. FEW ARE AS PRISTINE or AVAILABLE for COLLECTIONS. THIS PIECE is HIGHLY DESIRABLE. PURELY CULTURAL and WELL-USED; A RARE FIND. GALLERY RETAIL: $400.00 up. SACRIFICING COLLECTION. Provenance: Acquired in Tanzania 1998 7.75" wide x 47.5" long CONDITION is BEAUTIFUL. SOME SNAGS are APPARENT; however. FOR ITS AGE, IT RETAINS THE PRESTIGE of GRAND USE. PLEASE ... moreBID with CONFIDENCE. SERIOUS INQUIRIES are APPRECIATED. SHIPPING is ABSOLUTELY FREE.
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AFRICAN ANIMISTIC YORUBA WOODEN SHANGO FETISH ARTIFACT DANCE WAND NIGERIA ETHNIX
YORUBA OSE SHANGO AFRICAN FETISH DANCE WOOD WAND NIGERIA Type of Object: DANCE WAND. Hand held. Ethnic Group: YORUBA. Country of Origin: NIGERIA. Materials: WOOD. FETISH MATERIAL, ENAMEL PAINT. Approximate Age: 50+ years Dimensions: 21” x 6.0” x 0.5” Weight: 1.0 lbs. Overall Condition: Used. EXCELLENT. Additional Information: This Ose Shango dance wand is a used cult object sanctified and empowered with sacrificial fetish material. It is also finely carved and painted with enamel paint. The Shango or Sango cult is an important Yoruba cult in Nigeria.The name Sango allegedly belonged to the 4th Yoruba king who later manifested himself as the Thunder God. He is usually portrayed with a double bladed axe on his head. This staff or dance wand was used during Sango ceremonies. A Sango woman devotee danced and sung holding this staff. More About ... morethe Yoruba: The word'Yoruba' describes both a language and a tribe living across Nigeria and the Popular Republic of Benin. In an area of forest and savannah. their origins can be traced back to the end of the first millenium. The enormous slave trade in Nigeria contributed to the diaspora of the Yoruba people and informed spiritual practices in countries such as Haiti. the Yoruba are prolific artists and craftmen. Most Yoruba art objects date between the end of the 19th century and the middle of the 20th century and can often be attributed to a specific carver known by name- an exception in African art. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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