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$10.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States This is an original. Vintage, beaded& hand-crafted diviners belt, created in Nigeria-Western Africa(Yoruba People Tribe) The piece is 53" tall ... moreby 7" in width. The clever design and imagery on the belt features four men and women-dancing and one on a sort of swing. The diviners belt is also known as the King's Belt with each beaded color signifying a different god. The fact that this piece is almost entirely beaded suggests it is of the most important quality! The religious practices and ceremonies of Shango 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 varies tribes from the Cameroon. Zimbabwe, Ghana, Burkino Faso and others.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 54.5/4.7 Sold without stand Objects of prestige in African art associated with the Yoruba culture. Among the Yoruba,ritual sculptures are dedicated ... moreto the mythical gods "orisa" and supposed to attract their blessings. This stick is made up of different sections: a superposition of human figures topped by a snake and a carved motif probably associated with fertility. Among the Yoruba, the snake also symbolizes masculinity. Piece collected in Gouka, Benin. Red brown oiled patina. Missing.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Shango Dance Wand with Kneeling Female Figure Nigeria African, Type of Object, Artifact. Staff, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, ... moreMaterials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear. Chipped breasts, scratches, Yoruba Shango Dance Wand(Oshe Shango) Additional Information: This well carved Yoruba dance wand is carved with a kneeling female figure supporting the double axe. Symbol of Shango, and holding a container. Among the Yoruba people of Nigeria a complex combination of myth and religion explains history. Categorizes natural phenomenon and establishes various deities. Shango. Who was once a human King, became an orisha, a God. Shango who was the fourth King of Oyo-Ile. On this staff. The devotee is kneeling, which is a position of respect, devotion, and submission. She is holding the double axe on the top known as joined stone tools symbolizes shango's lightning and his dualities as creator and destroyer, and recalls the Shango symbol associated with thunder and lightening. This object was used as a dance wand carried by devotees of the Shango. The Yoruba thunder god. Shango is a complex deity who creates and destroys. Who through his powers causes lightning and flash and thunder to crash. âThe dance wand is carried at the annual festival. The staff will be danced with a dramatic mime of lightning striking the ground portraying the potential of power of the thunder god Shango" Daniel Mato and Chelsea Cooksey, Yoruba: Art of Life. The Bennett-Luther Collection, p. 21, fig.5) Recommended Reading: Daniel Mato and Chelsea Cooksey. Yoruba: Art of Life. The Bennett-Luther Collection. 74047* 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 Af
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Despite enduring exploitation during the era of slavery, they've preserved a profound set of beliefs and rituals, often represented through a prolific ... moreartistic output encompassing sculpture, masks, textiles, pottery, and beadwork.
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Free Shipping Location: San Francisco, United States Beautiful handmade piece. Such an amazing piece.
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$12.15 Shipping Location: Spring, United States Vintage African Yoruba beaded sash. Intricately designed by Yoruba West African people, who inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Sash has colorful ... morebeading and a cloth back. Beaded loop on top to hang on a wall. 41 inches tall, 4 1/2 inches wide. Good condition. See all pictures.
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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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$80.00 Shipping Location: Concord, United States This is a very nice Nigerian cast bronze statue of one of their queens. It has a very nice look to it and is quite heavy. I’m not exactly sure how old ... moreit is, but it is definitely quite old given the patina on it.
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$17.80 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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Location: Clackamas, United States This mask, known as an Epa mask, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being ... morehand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking ... moreand imperfections. WE 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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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Black and White Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Royal hat/ headdress, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, ... moreMaterials, Glass beads. Aso oke cloth. Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. Veil)  x 21 inches H. x 11 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, traces of glue in the interior and outside, Additional Information: 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's head. Orisha is the generic name for a
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$50.00 Shipping Location: Canada African Yoruba Carved Wood Shango Clan Tribal Staff Wand. Double Axe Headdress Welcome to our site. Offered is an African Yoruba(Nigerian) Shango Clan ... moreStaff depicting a kneeling female figure with double axe headdress incised with lozenges highlighted with kaolin in the recesses. In each hand she holds what appears to be weapons or tools. Excellent patina and surfaces. Condition: Surface wear as pictured. A few shrinkage cracks. Provenance: From the estate collection of a NJ professor who had lectured on African Art at Princeton. I purchased three Yoruba pieces from this collection and will be offering them this week. Dimensions: 21 1/2" tall Please take a moment to view our offerings this week which include folk art& primitives. Fine artwork by listed artists, as well as unique and interesting objects. Thank you. Payment Paypal. V/mc accepted through google payments. We strive for the best communication, notifying the buyer when their payment has been received and when the package is shipped. Shipping We pack our items exceptionally well.you'll see that comment often in our feedback. Fedex Ground is used for larger. Heavy items and USPS for others. All items are shipped with full insurance, items purchased for over $250 will have signature required service. Shipping costs are estimated so any overpayment will be refunded. International shipments are sent USPS airmail. Please email for a quote on international or larger fre ight items. R esponsibility for any customs or import duties is with the buyer. Contact Us We're always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please email me before bidding for a prompt and courteous reply! gsrx_vers_521(GS 6.6.1(521)
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$10.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Within the Guro-African culture of masks, a differentiation is drawn between masquerades that are linked to religious worship and those that are more ... moresecular in nature. One specific example is the Zambour masks..
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Represented in an African statue is a character of the female variety, with her arms resting alongside her body. The Yoruba statue appears to hold significant ... moreimportance, evident through various details. Known for their mastery in African art, the Benin kingdom crafted exquisite statues, heads, and horsemen..
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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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$8.45 Shipping Location: Lawrence, United States This is a nice vintage handmade piece. All glass beads and cowery shells are intact. This piece does look like it has been used with some light staining ... moreon the canvas on back side. Measures roughly 39"x 4 1/2" Amazing African Yuba Tribe Cerimonial Belt Sash.
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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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$14.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Twins are viewed as possessing supernatural powers, and if one twin passes away, the other may face misfortunes. The Ere Ibeji are associated with the ... moreYoruba Thunder God Shango. Ethiopian Painted Icon Coptic Cross Silver Pendant African.
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$11.97 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States They are ceremonial pieces used in the cult of Eshu. Each is hand carved of a lightweight wood painted with laundry blue coloring and they have the original ... moreblack leather fringe decorations around the ends of the handle.
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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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$19.98 Shipping Location: Denver, 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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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 35/18.5 -Stand not included The Guro mask, originating from the heart of Cote d'Ivoire, is an exceptional piece of artistry. Its primary use ... moreis during Guro celebrations and festivities. The mask itself has been crafted by an incredibly skilled carver, with careful attention paid to even the smallest details and the complex structure. The shape of the mask is truly impressive and the item itself is of the utmost quality..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This zoomorphic divination bowl was carved in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Product Condition. ... moreDue to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$9.43 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States There are over 50 pieces with a focus on ceremonial, ritual and spiritual tools and also a collection of West African currency manilla bracelets. Condition: ... moreThere is a large split in one of the dolls and both of their nose have worn nose from touch.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Addison, United States Nigeria's colorful and lively culture is beautifully represented by the intricate African Yoruba Eshu. This stunning staff, which stands tall, is expertly ... moremade by hand using premium-quality wood. The staff is adorned with intricate designs that are both elaborate and captivating. The sculpture's allure is further enhanced by the remnants of its intriguing past..
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 33.2/8.3 It is difficult to describe African Statue Nigeria with brevity, as the cultural significance of this piece of art is immense. Originating ... morefrom the country of Nigeria, this statue embodies the essence of African art and craftsmanship. The intricacy and attention to detail in the carving of this statue are awe-inspiring, making it a symbol of the rich artistic heritage of the continent of Africa..
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Paris I, France The Yoruba people have one of the highest rates of twin births globally, which bestows upon twins a revered status as extraordinary beings. Typically, ... moreere ibeji portray their subjects with mature adult features, often adorned with elaborate hairdos colored in blue and dressed in robes embellished with pearls.
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$59.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Twin Statue Nigeria. Size: 25cm.
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$21.82 Shipping Location: Felton, United States I am not an expert on African antiques. Based on my own research Ithought they could be Yoruba Egungun maracas. They look older than the maracas I saw ... moreonline. They look 18th century, possibly older.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Despite enduring exploitation during the era of slavery, they've preserved a profound set of beliefs and rituals, often represented through a prolific ... moreartistic output encompassing sculpture, masks, textiles, pottery, and beadwork.
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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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Free Shipping Location: Lawrence Township, United States Antique African Yoruba Beaded - 43.5".Antique - purchased in 2006 at "Gurnsey's Liquidation" - Auction Museum of Western Artifacts - Harrisburg PA
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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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$16.95 Shipping Location: Bogart, United States The knife is an original piece and has been well-preserved. It would make a great addition to any ethnographic collection or as a decorative piece.
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$19.98 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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Free Shipping Location: San Francisco, United States Beautiful handmade piece. Such an amazing piece.
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$17.90 Shipping Location: Sandy Hook, United States She is adorned with colorful beads at the neck and waist and has beaded loop earrings. Overall, it is in nice condition. If pick up is not made, the item ... morewill be re-listed.
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$55.00 Shipping Location: Pittsburgh, United States She sits on a old fabric blanket that has dangling bead strands, each ending with cowry shells and what appears to be twisted copper rings. Underneath ... morethe horse is a large shell and everything is attached to a fabric covered base.
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Free Shipping Location: Washington, United States 9 beaded cylinders combined per anklet.
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$8.85 Shipping Location: New York, United States It appears to be quite old, surface wear and wood loss due to use and age, as shown in pictures. Sold as is.
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Free Shipping Location: San Francisco, United States Beautiful handmade piece. Such an amazing piece.
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$43.80 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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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.
$11.56 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Used brass Yoruba head casting, weight is 6 pounds 7 ounces without packaging. Appox 10 inches tall by appox 6 inches wide. Please look at pictures as ... moreI added as many showing condition and wear. Thanks for looking.
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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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$20.30 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States This is a rare antique set of Yoruba Ibeji Twin Sculptures/Statues, originating from Nigeria. These exquisite pieces are a perfect addition to any collection ... moreof African Art. The sculptures are crafted beautifully with intricate details and are a true depiction of the Yoruba tribe's unique traditions and beliefs. Antique Folk Art - A tribal art hand-carved wooden statue of Yoruba culture circa late 19th century ibeji pair, from Nigeria, West Africa. Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births.The set is well-preserved and boasts of its originality, adding an extra layer of historical value to its artistic significance. The Yoruba Ibeji Twin Sculptures/Statues are a fascinating insight into the culture and art of the Yoruba tribe.
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$99.99 Shipping Location: Weatherford, United States Wow, this is an amazing find. I believe it is from the Yoruba Tribe in Africa. This Yoruba High Priest is known to dress in his Divination Customary Garb ... morefor Births, Rites of Passage, Deaths and Initiation Ceremonies.
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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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$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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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, 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. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. 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; 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 fa
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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Black and White Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Royal hat/ headdress, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, ... moreMaterials, Glass beads. Aso oke cloth. Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. Veil)  x 21 inches H. x 11 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, traces of glue in the interior and outside, Additional Information: 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's head. Orisha is the generic name for a
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$29.98 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 Oshe Shango Dance Wand; This one is OLD & AUTHENTIC!
Yoruba Oshe Shango Dance Wand; This one is Old& AUTHENTIC! Here is a superb- AND AUTHENTIC- wooden dance wand in the form of a standing woman wearing an elaborate coiffure and holding her pendulous breasts. Her face is marked with three horizontal cheek scars on each side. Wrap skirt decorated with four wide bands and a sash knotted in front; her feet rest on a platform with a cylindrical handle below the platform flanged at the basal end above a flared terminal perforated for suspension. 13.75” 35 cm) high. Mounted on a custom black-painted steel display base. this museum-quality wand is without repair or restoration and in excellent condition. Oshe Shangó wands are used by devotees of the god Shangó at various occasions throughout the year. Shangó was the fourth King of Oyo. But because he abused his power, his city was ... moredestroyed by thunderstorms. However, disciples of Shangó believed the city’s devastation was his revenge and declared Shangó an Orisha or God. Wands often depict a kneeling woman as supplicant or, as in this magnificent example, a woman holds or lifts her breasts in a gesture of offering. Do not confuse this authentic work of Yoruba art with one of the great numbers of often artificially-aged reproductions now flooding the market. Experienced collectors realize that GENUINE figures of this age. Quality and style are already scarce and inexorably increasing in value. Yoruba Egbado. Nigeria. West Africa, First Quarter. 20th Century FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. NY residents add 8.63% sales tax. Overseas buyer. Add $75.00 shipping. PayPal Payment is expected within two days of auction’s end. U.S. Buyer is assured of complete satisfaction with a money-back guarantee. Please review seller’s 100% positive“feedback” record and bid with confidence. Bidders with five or less"feedback" or private) comments are welcome to bid. But must first contact seller to verify ID; if there are questions, please inquire before bidding. Check out my and be sure to add me t
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YORUBA BEADED TRAVEL BELT
YORUBA BEADED TRAVEL BELT THIS ITEM CAME FROM SW NIGERIA. ALL AFRICAN ITEMS I AM LISTING WERE OWNED BY A NIGERIAN GENTLEMAN WHO DID ALOT OF TRAVELING TO THIS COUNTRY. THE BEADED BELT IS 32" LONG AND 3 1/4" WIDE AT THE WIDEST PART I DO NOT KNOW THE AGE OF THIS ITEM THE BEADS ARE HAND SEWN ON ONE OF THE TIES IS MISSING PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PICTURES CLOSELY PLEASE EMAIL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING I WOULD GLADLY COMBINE SHIPPING ON LIKE ITEMS BUYER TO PAY SHIPPING AND INSURANCE IS INCLUDED
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Tribal African YORUBA beadwork large diviners crocodile sash home decor Nigeria-
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 53” long and 12” 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 my friends!
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AFRICAN ART CARVED WOOD YORUBA SHANGO STATUE
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: 15 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide.
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PRIVATE COLLECTION~ANTIQUE~BEAUTIFUL~YORUBA~"DIVINERS BELT!!!~WOW!!!
PRIVATE COLLECTION~ANTIQUE~BEAUTIFUL~YORUBA~"DIVINERS BELT!~WOW! PRIVATE COLLECTION~ONE OF A KIND~ ANTIQUE ~BEAUTIFUL BEADED"DIVINERS BELT"~ ~THE DETAIL IS WONDERFUL!~ Made by the Yoruba Tribe. 3 dimensional beaded wall hanging with animal symbols and ancestral face decorations which has a hand woven fabric backing surrounded by Cowrie Shells. This beaded specimen is sometimes referred to as a'Diviner's Belt' and comes from Nigeria, Africa. I COMBINE SHIPPING WHEN POSSIBLE, FREE SHIP ON 3 OR MORE PURCHASES! Please wait to check out if you are bidding on multiple items so I can send a COMBINED INVOICE~Thank you and come again! Thank you! Return policy- May be returned if item is misrepresented. Shipping will not be refunded. Please contact me with any questions or concerns BEFORE auction ends, my goal is for your ... morecomplete satisfaction. Please allow me the opportunity to correct any issues you may have with this transaction. I ship every Saturday, if you need it sooner please contact first. I will try to combine shipping when possible at my discretion I try to be fair to both parties. US/Canada bidders only please. DELIVERY CONFIRMATION) included in all shipping charges on items over $15) I am not responsible for the postal service. Most of my things are delivered within a week of purchase, but please allow up to 7-14 days for delivery. Shipping charges include but are not limited to actual postage and shipping and handling. ~When you receive the item if you are happy with your purchase. Please leave positive feedback. It lets me know you have received the item, that you are happy, it lets other buyers know I am a responsible honest seller and last but not least it just makes me FEEL GOOD! I of course will do the same for you!~
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Yoruba Twin Fgures Dolls--Ibeji Pair from Nigeria
This pair of Ibeji Yoruba Twin Figures Dolls comes from Nigeria. They were given to me about 7 years ago. Sometimes the dolls' faces are washed with soap or sugarcane fiber. Then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. There is still some evidence of this on one of the dolls. The doll with the pointy hairstyle stands about 11 inches tall, and the one with the more rounded hairstyle is about 10 inches tall. Don't miss this opportunity to own these awesome Yoruba twin dolls! They would be a great addition to your collection. Now for the business details. Payment by Paypal is due within 3 days of the close of the sale. I am sorry. But at this time, sales are to the contiguous/continental US only. Returns are not accepted unless I have grossly misrepresented an item. Thanks for your interest and good luck bidding!
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Vintage narrow loom Yoruba cloth from Oko-Aso, Nigeria
Vintage narrow loom Yoruba cloth from Oko-Aso. Nigeria. 69" x 58" Contemporary purchase in the field- 1970's. item from a personal collection of former American buyer of African goods for Ten Thousand Villages and a collector of East African art and collectibles Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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YORUBA BEADED TRAVEL BELT (ELEPHANTS)
YORUBA BEADED TRAVEL BELT(ELEPHANTS) THIS ITEM CAME FROM SW NIGERIA. ALL AFRICAN ITEMS I AM LISTING WERE OWNED BY A NIGERIAN GENTLEMAN WHO DID ALOT OF TRAVELING TO THIS COUNTRY. THE BEADED BELT IS 32" LONG(NOT INCLUDING TIES)AND 3 1/4" WIDE AT THE WIDEST PART I DO NOT KNOW THE AGE OF THIS ITEM THE BEADS ARE HAND SEWN ON PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PICTURES CLOSELY PLEASE EMAIL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING I WOULD GLADLY COMBINE SHIPPING ON LIKE ITEMS BUYER TO PAY SHIPPING AND INSURANCE IS INCLUDED
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Yoruba Gelede Mask Red Face Smoking a Pipe, Very Rare
RARE Yoruba Gelede Mask Red Face Smoking a Pipe Size: 11" x 7" Carved wood Condition: In very good condition. This Mask is very rare considering there are hardly any of them made with the subject smoking an actual pipe. Dear customer. Shipping rates are calculated with our shippers after receivers information and address is given. We ship ground(1 to 5 business days) unless otherwise specified by receiver. Please let us know if you have a specific way you would like us to ship your item. It is important to give a contact phone number and email address for easier more secure shipping. The total shipping cost must be covered by buyer. International Shipments: A phone number and email address is mandatory for International shipments out of the US. Please be sure to include them when sending your information. Returns: We allow returns ... morewithin 7 days from date of delivery if item(s) are not as described on our listing. All items are sold as is. Please contact us immediately within 7 days of receiving your item if there any any problems. We always refund purchase price minus shipping insurance and packing if there is a significant error in our listing. The item(s) must be returned in same condition as shipped in. Please visit our eBay Store: The Emperors Treasury(10045)
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Pair Antique Africa Yoruba Lost Wax Brass Figure Gold Weight
Pair of Antique Africa Yoruba Lost Wax Method Brass Figure gold weight. In good condition. Quite unusual. Dimensions: 2"H 1"W 1 1/8"D
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Vintage Yoruba Tribe Carved Elegba Divination Staff ~ Ifa ~ Santeria ~ Vodou
This is an outstanding ethnographic spiritual relic imported from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It's a vintage divination staff carved from a heavy weight wood. This staff was once part of the Honolulu Art Museum's collection and I am honored to be able to offer it for sale. It features a carved image of Elegba culminating in a point at the top. It would have been used by a traditional babalawo during ritual and ceremony. It is old and has some cracks and wear(as you can see in the photos) but nothing that deters from the power of the piece. It measures approximately 24" in height by 5" in width and depth and Parcel Post shipping in the U.S. will be $14.00. Paypal and checks accepted and all auctions are unconditionally guaranteed. Too. Thank you! On Jan-04-03 at 18:36:27 PST. Seller added the following information: Pay me ... moresecurely with any major credit card through PayPal!
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LARGE YORUBA HOUSE POST 6 FEET TALL
THIS IS A YORUBA HOUSE POST WITH TWO LARGE IMAGES THE TOP IMA GE OF A SITTING FEMALE A ND AT THE BO TTOM A MALE HOLDING THE STAFF OF IFA DIVINATION IN HIS LE FT HAND I BELIEVE THAT THIS HOUSE POST IS IN DICATIVE OF THE POWER OF IFA. IT IS A TYPICAL SCENE OF THE YORUBA CARVINGS. HOUSE POST LIKE THIS ONE WERE MADE TO HOLD THE ROOF OF THE PORTAL ENTRANCE TO A HOUSE OR SHRINE THE POST MEASURE 72 INCHES TALL AND THE FIGURES ARE ABUT 7 INCHES WIDE AND EACH FIGURE MEASURE ABOUT 22 TO 25 INCHES TALL THE BASE CAN BE INCLUDED HOWEVER IT IS NOT VERY STURDY. THE WOOD IS VERY HARD AND HEAVY/ STARTING BID IS $1.700.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST LOCAL PICK UP IS AVAILABLE SHIPPING AND HANDLING FOR THIS ITEM NEEDS TO BE CALCULATED THROUGH UPS FOR THE CORRECT AMOUNT PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT THE SHIPPING COST NO ECHECKS ACCEPTED
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Fang Reliquary Figure Dan Lobi Igo Dogon Yoruba African Art
Fang Reliquary sculpture from the Cameroon area. Nice presence. Patina eroded on back, otherwise good condition(see photos) Metal inserts in eyes, covered mostly by patina so just visible enough to enhance the presence. Recess in top of head for insertion of magical power substances, substances now removed. Mounted on black wooden base. Post 1940. 15 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches. Shipping to Europe: $60.00US, to US destination 25$.
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Rare, Antique, C 1900,Yoruba King's Beaded Tunic/Estate Purchase
Rare. Museum quality, antique beaded Yoruba king's(Oba, Chief's) tunic, with wonderful figural, animal, and geometric images. Fully beaded with seed beads, and striped indigo dyed Nigerian backing. 32" x 91" very heavy at almost 25 lbs. Beading in very good condition. With only a few small areas of slight damage or bead loss. Piece does have alot of soil on it, but surface dirt could be removed with some glass cleaner on the glass beads without much trouble or major work to i Item came from the very large estate of African art that belonged to a long time Santa Fe collector and dealer who bought most of his things in the 1960's and 1970's. So this piece dates from the the early 20th century or later. Much of what I bought was very old and many things rare. Please watch my store as I list more things I bought, including ... moresculptures, sword, knives, weapons and currency items. I will also be listing older trade beads and pygmy bark cloth drawings I was able to buy as well. And please excuse my kitty who seems to love anything African and will to lay on anything I put down to photograph! It must be the"lion" genes. gsrx_vers_486(GS 6.5.1(486)
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Yoruba Dance Panel Yata Nigeria African Beaded
Type of Object, Dance Panel, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Metal. Mirror, vegetal fibers, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 44 inches with the strap it hangs x 12 inches W, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, minor holes and stains. Missing fourth cloth hanging, Yoruba Dance Panel Yata Nigeria African SPLENDID A well-worn Yoruba Dance Panel Yata! Additional Information: A dance panel with frame made of vegetable fibers and covered with cotton cloth and decorated with cowrie shells. The panel has a long cloth strap attached to the upper edge. The fabric with bright colors on each edge enhances the aesthetic of this panel. Most of these dance panels are decorated with not only cowrie shells. But with beads and sometimes with aluminum or thin copper alloy strips. This one does ... morehave copper alloy strips. At the intersection of the two metal strips( on strip is missing here) is a circular mirror. The panel has cowrie shells nicely displayed in lozenge pattern. Four cloth layers are hanging down the panel. One panel is missing. Such dance panels known as Yata are worn in pair on the hip with the strap over the opposite shoulder during ritual dances dedicated to various deities. For close similar examples see: Hans Witte. Local Styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of The Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal, A Closer Look, 2004, figs 229-230. See also Yoruba beadwork. See Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 41946* 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 Fa
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Hand Carved Wooden African Church Bell from Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria
Older Hand Carved African Church Bell from the Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria This Bell Stands 15" tall x 4" x 5" Suggested Retail Was $350.00 This bell does have an old crack on the front left side See Pic. All masks& other African items will show some ware as most of my listings have been used in Africa by different Tribes. If there is any major cracks or damages I will note in the listing& have more detailed photos. I do not charge a packing and handling fee. All buyers will be paying shipping costs. If you wish to insure auction style purchases is an extra fee at $1.85 per $100.00 Items were hand picked on my buying trips to Africa over eight years of owning a retail store& website for over 14 years in Texas. I've since closed my retail location& website. I' am now primarily selling on E-bay at a discounted ... moreprice. Please Pay for your items within 3 days of close of auction. Thank you for looking& Happy Bidding! Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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Yoruba Mask Gelede Nigeria African SALE Was $590
Title, Yoruba Mask Gelede Nigeria, Type of Object, Mask. Headpiece, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Encrustation, pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 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, Minor cracks in the back, Additional Information: A wooden mask in the form of a human face surmounted with a hat-like.The surface is covered with an encrusted patina. ... moreThis mask belongs to category of Gelede masks used by the Yoruba who live along the boundary between southwestern Nigeria and present day Benin(Dahomey) Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear. They dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a number of days with different dance forms and movements. When performing the masks dance as a coordinated pair often with mirror-like movements during in an athletic and vigorous dance that often interacts with the audience. Their energetic dance steps will often kick up the dust so th
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Yoruba/Benin Beaded Shoes Nigeria Museum Exhibit SLE Was $315
Title, slippers, Type of Object, Dress- Shoes, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba or Benin( Materials, Cloth. Leather, Sequins and beads, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 10.5 Inches, Overall Condition, Fair to good. Damage/Repair, Right shoe missing sequins on front right side. Left shoe missing sequins on front inside. Hills missing sequins on both. Small hole in left heel. Exhibition: From a collection of African-made beads and beadwork- Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011 Additional Information: Decorated shoes or slippers are worn by the elite. Rulers or persons of prominence. These marvelously decorated slippers have hearts and a script worked onto their surface with sequins and beads sewn into place onto tradionally local woven cloth. 42115* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. ... more2006 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 credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping
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Yoruba Helmet Mask Gelede African SALE Was $2500
Type of Object, Helmet mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, paint, encrustation, cotton cloth, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 27.5 inches. Overall Condition, fair. 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, large old crack in one side with indigenous repairs. Shallow cracks and chips in places, encrustation flaking, old insect damage arrested, cloth with tears. Yoruba ... moreHelmet Mask Nigeria African Additional Information: This helmet mask made of hard wood is surmounted by two female figures holding a bold and a snake in between the two females with its head on the bowl. The mask was painted several times and the patina is flaking in places. The face of the mask as well as hese of the two figures are carved according to the Yoruba stylistic code. There is no indication of the mouth. Nose and eyes. The dancer sees through the hood made from cotton threads and attached to the mask with nails. This helmet mask with its parrot to the top is a significant holding in the arts of the Yoruba of Nigeria to a collection. This mask is in good condition with the cotton hood still attached; Otherwise the crack to the head. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animals carved on Gelede masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during festivals. Gelede masks are danced by the Yoruba who live along the boundary between southwestern Nigeria and present day Benin(Dahomey) Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there
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SOTHEBY'S - Klaus Perls Collection NY 95 - Ibeji, Lobi, Baule, Yoruba, Venavi
SOTHEBY'S THE MR. AND MRS. KLAUS G. PERLS COLLECTION New York- 1995 Rare tribal and antique art catalog with 85 pages and stunning color photos(some in full page) well described. Hard cover, like new condition(Figure sold: Bamana. Bakota, Yombe, Benelula, Owo, pre-Columbian art, Southeast Asian art, Antiquities art, American Indian art) Very Rare Auction Catalog. A must for serious collector! Shipping Worldwide: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 7 $. Rest of the world 28 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Other interesting tribal items online. Thanks Pubblicato con
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Yoruba Pair Epa Masks Published Museum Exhibition Extraordinary
Title, Yoruba Pair of Epa masks Published Museum Exhibition, Type of Object, Pair of Epa Masks, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Paint, Dimensions, Height is 40 inches for the male. 41 inches for the female. 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, Female: strong patina. Small chip to top of crest, with crack on proper left side. Crack and hole to upper breast on proper left side, base to mid-torso crack on proper ... moreright side. Similar base crack to proper right male figure. Adorning figures are very fragile, not all are securely attached. Purposeful holes in base and rim of mask. Dark grime on forehead on main female figure, also seen on forehead of proper left male figure. Male: mask is in two pieces. Rendering him very fragile. Hat is missing several tassels, with some in fair condition. Severe age crack on proper left side starting at top of hat, extending down through face to bottom of beard. Long cracks in torso starting on proper right extending to proper left down through leg onto horse. Chipping with missing wood on proper left arm and shoulder. Base where horse rests has severe polychrome and patina flaking and chipping, as well as a crack on the proper left front side. Base face has extensive age crack on proper left side extending from top of head, to eye and down through the cheek. Purposeful holes along base with visible age and wear. 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, Denve
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Yoruba Epa Helmet Mask, Female figure on Top, Published /Museum Exhibit
Title, Yoruba Epa Helmet Mask. Female figure on Top, Published/Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Epa Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment(white and blue) Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 32.5 inches H. x 10.5 inches D. x 9.5 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, pigment fragile and flakes easily. Chips, age cracks and wear in coiffure. In figures's arms, ... morein apron;visible repair to crack around the base, in head of the mask; holes strunk with string along the rim, 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. 37, p. 50. Additional Information: Well worn Epa mask depicting a colorful female figure wearing a blue and white striped apron and seated on a large helmet(Ikiko) Various features allude to the personality of the deceased person in whose honor the mask was commissioned. In one hand she holds a staff. An indicator of rank; in the other, hand an animal horn, used to hold magical substances. When the mask is rotated the woman is shown to be sitting on a smaller head that looks out to the audience from the back of the mask. The bold carving of this mask reflects a localized style drawn from a number of sources. Before each masquerade appearance, the Epa mask is repainted by the family that owns it. Colored first with an overall application of red ochre, its sculptural details are then emphasized with a contrast
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Yoruba Gelede Mask Two Tusked Animals on Top, Published, Museum Exhibition
Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 10 inches H. Overall Condition, 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. Damage/Repair, animals with broken horns. Chipped nose, ears, mouth and edges, Yoruba Gelede Mask Two Tusked Animals Nigeria Africa 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. 30, p. 43. Additional Information: Various forms of animals carved on Gelede masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during festivals. If the identification as a Gelede mask is correct then this mask surmounted with two tusked horned animals on the top would represent a particular attributes identified with these animals. Unfortunately the identity of the animals remains unclear. Gelede masks are danced by the Yoruba who live along the boundary between southwestern Nigeria and present day Benin(Dahomey) Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the‘mothers’ Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the‘bad’ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. During other ceremonies when Gelede dance they can represent ideal virtues such as courage, royal actions or manliness. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and com
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Ibeji Twin Figure Female Yoruba WORN Nigeria Africa SALE Was $390
Title, Ibeji Twin Figure Female Yoruba WORN Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height 9 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, old chips on base and nipples. And scrapes in places, Additional Information: The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily ... morehigh 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; 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 rit
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Yoruba Beaded Flywhisk Divination Nigeria African SALE Was $185
Title, Yoruba Beaded Flywhisk Ritual. African Beadwork, Type of Object, Artifact. Beadwork, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood.Animal tail, hair, beads, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 19.5 inches long with hair, 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, loose strands with beads missing, SIGNED: OPE HFE! Additional Information: This flywhisk with handle nicely decorated with beads ... moreis from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Beaded flywhisks such as this are known as Irukere Ileke(a beaded fly whisk) Such objects were used as emblems of power by the king or chief. During ceremonies the king will hold such a flywhisk he would be waving majestically. Hans Witte(2004:231) reported that" Kings sometimes hold the whisks in front of their mouths to protect their subjects against the power of their words. In a sense. Both flywhisks and scepters replace words when a king uses them to wave or gesticulate" The meaning of the design on this flywhisk is unknown. The colors red. Yellow, blue, are associated with the royalty. Recommended Reading: Hans Witte. Local styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of the Africa Museum, Berg en Dal. A closer Look, 2004. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 48085* 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
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Ife Terracotta Clay Head of Oni Yoruba Nigeria African
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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Benin Warrior Bust Mask, Nigeria, African Tribal Creations, art, Yoruba Ife wood
An African Tribal Creations NO RESERVE AUCTION! Normal.dotm 0 0 1 155 884 Full Sail 7 1 1085 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Normal.dotm 0 0 1 199 1138 Full Sail 9 2 1397 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Normal.dotm 0 0 1 226 1293 Full Sail 10 2 1587 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Historically. Few African artisans achieved as highly as the people of the now extinct Benin kingdom. The Benin people were denizens of Nigeria, and they brought the art of bronze(actually mostly brass) casting to a height that has likely not yet been exceeded on the continent of Africa. Upon the arrival of European missionaries and invaders, the discovery of Benin art led them to the belief that this art was stolen from the Jews or Egyptians, and could not have been produced by these people who were at that point considered ... moresubhuman. Extraordinary masks and figures had been produced using the simple lost-wax casting method, in addition to the now famous life-sized brass leopard figures, exclusively associated with the oba. Or King, as was much of the now known Benin art. Normal.dotm 0 0 1 65 374 Full Sail 3 1 459 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Though no longer extant and producing art. The Yoruba people that now inhabit the region that was once the Benin kingdom still produce art inspired by the Benin style. Judging by the apparent age of this piece, we presume it to be a Yoruba reproduction of the original style. These were mostly produced from Brass/Bronze using the lost wax casting method originally, and the fact that this is a wooden piece, further suggests this. The piece does demonstrate advanced age, in various minor age cracks, and wear marks. It is finely detailed, and produced from very dense wood, making it quite heavy for its size. The piece depicts a bust of a Benin Warrior in full armor with typical facial scarifications. Collected in Nigeria, this piece is absolutely stunning, and should be seen in person to be fully appreciated! It stands nicely on its ow
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SUPERB Tribal African Beaded YORUBA Beadwork Sash " Diviners Belt " , Nigeria
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 with 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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YORUBA MATERNITY FIGURE - NIGERIA
Beautiful. Old Yoruba Maternity Figure from Nigeria.25" tall and 7" wide.
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Eshu with Garabato, Yoruba / 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" Carved approximately early to mid 1990's. MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 14" IN HEIGHT BY 6" AT WIDTH. HOLDS GARABATO IN LEFT HAND. STAFF THAT IS SACRED TO ESHU. YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 FEEDBACKS TO BID
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Yoruba Aso Oke Cloth Pink Nigeria African SALE Was $65
Title, Yoruba Aso Oke Cloth Cotton and Rayon Pink Nigeria African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton. Rayon, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 78 inches W. x 52 inches H, Overall Condition, 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. Damage/Repair, Stains and general wear. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even ... moredry 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. Additional Information: Aso Oke weaving is done on narrow head looms. The fabric used is either cotton or wild silk. Usually beige. The weaving is used for special occasions, including engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies for babies, kings and titleholders ceremonies, and religious holidays, funerals, both Christian and Islamic. Supplementary weft float and brocade patterning are common, as is the distinctive openwork made by using weft threads to tie together a group of warps. Lurex from Japan, metallic thread, is sometimes used. Men have traditionally done the weaving, but some women weave as well. For great pictures of both the weaving and the textiles, and more information, see Clarke's THE ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES. 65138* 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 m
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Yoruba - IFA - Fakeye carving - Yemaya
Handcrafted Fakeye carving of Yemaya holding a fish. Excellent condition!
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Old Nigeria Yoruba Tribe GREAT RARE GRAPHIC ADIRE INDIGO HEADCLOTH TEXTILE
Old Nigeria Yoruba Tribe GREAT RARE GRAPHIC ADIRE INDIGO HEADCLOTH TEXTILE OLD. AUTHENTIC AND USED GREAT RARE AUTHENTIC AGED TRIBA L ADIRE INDIGO HEADCLOTH TEXTILE from Nigeria. Yor uba Culture. FIELDCOLLECTED AROUND IGARRA TOWN. EDO DISTRICT, LOCAL MARKETS! Th ese HANDLOOMED TEXTILES have been used by the Local Tribal Yoruba and Edo Population of Nigeria as part of personal dress accessory(blanket. Body wrappers, headcloths, baby arrier, skirts) Most of my offered yoruba textile items predate 1950ies/1960ies. This ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC TEXTILE HEADCLOTH consists of fine cotton panels which are sewn together. This item shows a wonderful PAINTED AND INDIG O DYED DESIGN with wonderful symbolic patterns and shows different animals. Leaves and geometric decoration. Condition: grea t aged used condition. Great aged touch, a few stains back side. ... moreVery good signs of age and use. Uncleaned. Age: around 1960. AUTHENTIC! Size: L ength 95.5 cm. Width 83.0 cm WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE FOR THIS ITEM is 1 2 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 QUESTIONS BEFORE AUCTION ENDING.
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Old Nigeria Yoruba Tribe GREAT LARGER GRAPHIC EMBROIDERED NOBLE MEN COTTON ROBE
Old Nigeria Yoruba Tribe GREAT LARGER GRAPHIC EMBROIDERED NOBLE MEN COTTON ROBE OLD. AUTHENTIC AND USED GREAT AUTHENTIC USED LARGE TRIBA L STRIPED COTTON NOBLE MEN ROBE WITH FINE EMBROIDERY from Nigeria. Yor uba Culture. FIELDCOLLECTED AROUND IGARRA TOWN. EDO DISTRICT, LOCAL MARKETS! Th ese HANDLOOMED TEXTILES have been used by the Local Tribal Yoruba and Edo Population of Nigeria as part of personal dress accessory(blanket. Body wrappers, headcloths, baby arrier, skirts) Most of my offered yoruba textile items predate 1950ies/1960ies. This ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC LARGE ROBE consists of hand loomed cotton stripes which are sewn together. This item shows a wonderful STRIPED DESIGN with harmonious colours and wonderful detailed symbolic embroide red decoration on both sides. Condition: grea t aged used condition. Soft aged touch, a few stains and ... moreminimal loss of embroidery. Very good signs of age and use. Uncleaned. Age: first half to mid 20th century. AUTHENTIC! Size: Height around 1 15.0 cm. Width around 139.0 cm. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE FOR THIS ITEM is 20 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 QUESTIONS BEFORE
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Old Nigeria Yoruba Tribe GREAT USED GRAPHIC STRIPED NOBLE MEN COTTON ROBE
Old Nigeria Yoruba Tribe GREAT USED GRAPHIC STRIPED NOBLE MEN COTTON ROBE OLD. AUTHENTIC AND USED GREAT AUTHENTIC USED TRIBA L STRIPED COTTON NOBLE MEN ROBE from Nigeria. Yor uba Culture. FIELDCOLLECTED AROUND IGARRA TOWN. EDO DISTRICT, LOCAL MARKETS! Th ese HANDLOOMED TEXTILES have been used by the Local Tribal Yoruba and Edo Population of Nigeria as part of personal dress accessory(blanket. Body wrappers, headcloths, baby arrier, skirts) Most of my offered yoruba textile items predate 1950ies/1960ies. This ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC ROBE consists of hand loomed cotton stripes which are sewn together. This item shows a wonderful STRIPED DESIGN with harmonious colours and s ymbolic patterns and embroidered symbolic decoration. Condition: grea t aged used condition. Soft aged touch, a few stains. Very good signs of age and use. Uncleaned. Age: first ... morehalf 20th century. AUTHENTIC! Size: Height around 87.0 cm. Width around 1 56.0 cm. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE FOR THIS ITEM is 1 5 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 QUESTIONS BEFORE AUCTION ENDING.
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Yoruba Bowl Shrine with Rider on Horse Figure African
Title, Yoruba Bowl Shrine with Rider on Horse Figure African, Type of Object, Ritual/Shrine Bowl, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 8 inches Diam. Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, large cracks in head and in figure. Wear, chips, Additional Information: An equestrian figure supporting a bowl decorated with carved human heads.This carved bowl comes from the Yoruba where such sculptures were as shrine pieces. Placed in a shrine such a sculpture could be dedicated to either Eshu or Shango. Both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Offerings would be made to her leading to the bowl held by the figure. The piece was also used to serve kola nuts. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to ... morelife 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 meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structured pantheon of the deities known as Orisha numbering between 400 and 700 individual Yoruba gods that may share powers and attributes that are articulated in sculptural form. Mounted rider is a common theme in Yoruba sculpture. It was here that mounted warrior-hunters established a number of kingdoms during the 1700 s in where the horse was a symbol of rank. Position, and authority. Equestrian figures are usually associated to the royalty and usually represent ancestors with some degree of prestige being mounted on a horse, spiritual beings used as messengers in the spirit world. Mounted figures among a number of the peoples of the western Sudan including the Yoruba attribute status and rank or importance to a mounted individual or one able to own and support a horse. They reflect the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with royalty since horses we
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Ibeji Twin Female with Cowry Shell Vest, Yoruba, Fine African
Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Oyo area, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, cotton, shells, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 11 inches, 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, Repair to ankle. Foot area. Some missing cowry shells. Used patina. Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowry Shell Vest Yoruba FINE Additional Information: The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic ... moreare 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; 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 repres
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Yoruba Gelede Headdress Nigeria African Nigeria SALE Was $390
Title, Yoruba Gelede Headdress. Nigeria African Mask, Type of Object, Gelede" Cult headdress. Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, paint, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height 10 inches. 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, Cracks to the head along one side. Cracks in the base, chips and scratches in places, Additional Information: The Yoruba are a vast culture ... moreliving in southwestern Nigeria. Their ritual lives are very diverse and vary significantly from region to region. In the western Yoruba-speaking areas. The"Gelede" cult has a significant following. The cult honors the power and wisdom of elderly women, and venerates them by holding dynamic celebrations featuring dancers wearing colorful helmet masks and headdresses. These elaborate pieces have a human face painted in vivid colors. Some of the masks have elaborate superstructures as well, showing various forms of human activity. Gelede masks are remarkable and prototypically Nigerian, highly-prized by collectors. The Yoruba are among the most prolific and creative artists in the world, a function not only of their vast size, but also to the nearly countless numbers of rituals and cults that are an integral part of their tradition. Recommended Reading: Drewal. H. J. and J. Pemberton III, with R. Abiodun Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, New York, 1989) Drewal. H. J. and M. Thompson Drewal. Gelede, Art and Female Power among the Yoruba. 1983. Fagg. W. and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa, New York, 1982) Lawal. B. The Gelede Spectac
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Yoruba Brass Staff 19th C? Nigeria African SALE Was $1450
Title, Yoruba Brass Staff Man Smoking a Pipe May be 19th Century Nigeria African, Type of Object, Artifact. Pipe, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. Southern region area of Oshogobo, Materials, Brass or Bronze, Approximate Age, Late Nineteenth or Early Twentieth, Dimensions, 18.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, some oxidation on the surface, Among the Yoruba who live in the Ijebu region of the southern Yoruba. A cult known as Oshugbo was open to all adult males and females. In the Oyo region the cult was known as Ogboni and spreading to other areas of the Yoruba the cult gained great power and authority serving political and judicial roles. Onile, an earth deity, the âowner of the earthâ(earth mother? gave authority and sanctioned senior members of Ogboni to act for her. Membership in Oshugbo/Ogboni ... moreand the level of authority that one held within the secret society was indicated by ownership of bronze figures set into the earth before each member as they sat as a council of elders to settle disputes or deal with political affairs of the town. Cast brass or bronze figures such as this have been identified to Ogboni activities and their use can be dated in early Yoruba history, however their actual use and symbolic meaning is still not fully understood within this secretive cult. However as a symbolic object it is thought that they serve a similar purpose, as do the cast brass Ogboni figures among the Yoruba, indicating that the owner has the right and social obligation to participate in determining the communityâs future and insuring social control. As a âtitle staffâ it would indicate oneâs rank within the Society and reflect through the complex iconography active within Ogboni, the relationship with Ogun, the Yoruba deity of iron. The fact that the figure is smoking a pipe identifies him as an elite male with associations to Ogun and a devotee of founding ancestors related to an earth cult or the deity Onile. The small loop cast at the top of the
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Yoruba Currency /Forged Iron Shovel Head on Custom Stand Nigeria
Title, Yoruba Currency/Forged Iron Shovel Head on Custom Stand Nigeria Type of Object: Currency, Type of Object, currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 16 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, Rusted surface. Chips in edges, Additional Information: Forged Iron'shovel' currency is found throughout the ... morenortheastern region of Nigeria. Forged out of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 70317* 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 a
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure On Stand Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure On Stand Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria People, Yoruba. Igbomina area, Materials, Wood. Pigment, bead, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 9.25 inches H. with Stand, Overall Condition, Fair. 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 in head, Additional Information: A strong sculpture and well used Ibeji twin figure from the Yoruba! The Yoruba of ... moreNigeria 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; 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
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ANTIQUE YORUBA"OLOKUN" PATTERN ADIRE CLOTH MADE INTO A BOUBOU DRESS
This is a beautiful piece of adire in the"Olokun" pattern that has been made into a boubou or dress(similar to a Hawaiian muumuu) The meaning of"olokun" in this case is"Life is Sweet. for Olokun is the goddess of the sea-money comes from over the sea" money is sweet" and so"life is sweet" The cloth in this pattern is divided differently from any other adire. It always consists of two rows of five large squares with long rectangles at each end, and at the bottom, twelve smaller squares. The cloth almost always has some variation of"OK" on it-which can be seen in several locations on this piece. Tops" and"mats" are also found in almost every version of the"Olokun" design; and"plantains" matches" and"wire" are also common. This boubou was ... moremade for my wife and is colorfast-which is why the indigo color is not as dark as adire often is. We lived in Lagos from 1972 through 1975. And she bought a lot of adire during that time, usually in the huge market in Ibadan. She wore it a few times, but not very often. There are a few small areas of discoloration along places where it was folded in storage. After all, it is very old and has been in storage for about thirty years. The dress measures about 56 inches by 44 inches, which is, of course, doubled in terms of the fabric. Essentially, the dressmaker has folded a large piece of the adire double and sewn it together along the side and across the top, with a small opening for the head to go through. So it is pretty much the original double cut of adire. The individual design squares and rectangles are exceedingly varied and show many different patterns used in Yoruba adire making. This is a rare example of the old adire. Which is seldom made any more. Most of the old skills and artisans are gone now, replaced by cheap and colorful printed fabrics from The Netherlands, as so often seen among African Americans who try to emulate the old ways in their attire. Real adire and o
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Outstanding Original Yoruba Kings Crown, Beautiful Beadwork,Truly Stunning Piece
Outstanding Yoruba Kings Crown One of the most elaborate articles to come out of Africa. Constructed and decorated with thousands of beads. Made by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Kings Crown is worn by royalty during tribal ceremonies. The outside is decorated with colorful and intricate beaded faces and insects. Sitting of top of the crown and a separate pice by itself is a beautiful bird. When worn the Kings face and head was surrounded by a veil made of hanging beaded cord. Crown stands 20 inches tall and 9 inches wide. Vibrant colors to bead work. Many colors including red. Blue, green, turquoise, yellows, browns, and white. Additional Info: The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind. Usually by the senior wife, because he ... moremay 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. A rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding piece of African history. Please feel free to email me with any questions
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Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African SALE WAS $490
Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Beads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, 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. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, ... morechipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. 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; 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 fa
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A VERY UNUSUALLY STYLED YORUBA TRIBE IBEJI TWIN FIGURE FROM NIGERIA
This is a very unusually styled Ibeji twin figure from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. The skirt its wearing arches out. Very neatly and expertly carved feature. Nice details thrughout with signs of wear and handling. The patina is well developed. In good condition. A genuine tribally used object. Height 22CM aprox Please view our other tribal auctions.
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African tribal currency jewelry, ethnographic art, collectible, Yoruba Nigeria
This bronze currency bracelet is over 70 years old and in perfect condition. The patina on this small bracelet is truly amazing. The color is dark and rich and the finish smooth as butter. The Yoruba have always been known for their fine work in metals. These bracelets are light weight enough to have been worn but were primarily used for currency. This bracelet measures 2.5" across by.5" Child size or for someone with a very small wrist. Must be slipped over wrist as opening for wrist to go through is less than.5"
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Yoruba Mock Coral Cylindrical Round Glass Beads African
Title, Yoruba Mock Coral Cylindrical Round Glass Beads African, Type of Object, Glass imitation coral, People, Yoruba, Made In, Nigeria, Approximate Age, 20th century, Overall Condition, Fair. Wear and pitting. Small chips. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Bead Size, 5mm-8mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. Strand Length, 26 inches(includes string/raffia) Additional information: Coral. Especially red Mediterranean coral, was highly valued in West Africa. Since genuine coral was difficult to acquire, and expensive, many coral imitations were produced. These handsome glass beads from Nigeria are one example. For more information. Please see our comprehensive ... moreguide to African-made beads, African Beads: Jewels of a Continent. Hardcover, 216 pages, 163 color photographs, available from Africa Direct. 63920* 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 a credit or a refund for your purchase price.
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Yoruba Necklace Gilded Brass Iridescent Beads Tiny Pendant
Title, Yoruba Necklace Gilded Brass Iridescent Beads Tiny Pendant, Other Names, Yoruba brass beads. Iridescent Glass or Resin Beads, Made In, West Africa and Europe, Traded In, Africa, Approximate Age, Early to Mid 20th Century, Overall Condition, Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents. And have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Damage/Repair, Slight tarnishing. Surface scratches, and general wear People, Yoruba, Object Size, 6-8mm dia. beads. See picture with penny for size comparison, Necklace Length, 24 inches(including string/raffia) Pendant Size, See picture with penny for size comparison. Gilded raised dot necklaces are one of the signature art forms of the Yoruba people. And this is a beautiful example. Faceted ... moreiridescent beads add a nice contrasting element. 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 to 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. 72148* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Dire
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Yoruba Janus Faced Egungun Headdress Published, Museum Exhibit African
Title, Yoruba Janus Faced Egungun Headdress Published. Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Mask/headdress, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, indigo, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. 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, Pigment is fragile. Holes and cracks all over; 1 x 3 inches crack/hole on top of crest, extending to proper tight and left sides, long vertical cracks and liaisons on proper ... moreleft back side; crack fairly repaired. Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett and Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum Published in the catalog: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig.42, p. 55. Additional Information: This carved Egungun helmet mask is simple in its form but powerful in its visual effect. As it would have surmounted a voluminous multicolored cloth costume covering the dancer completely. It is a reflection of the range of imagination that Yoruba artists exercise as they project their vision of the ancestors, The"Ara Orun"or-Beings from beyond" This janus faced headdress is a relatively uncommon theme among the Yoruba and carries a strong presence with the protruding eyes and mouth that were painted red, in contrast to the crest of hair that was dyed with native indigo pigment. Around the bottom rim a number of holes were drilled to attach the costume to the mask and to hide the dancer" Daniel Mato, PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE, p. 55) Egungun dancers completely covered in voluminous cloths or
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Yoruba Beaded Boat with Rowers, Published, Museum Exhibit Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Boat with Rowers. Published, Museum Exhibit Africa, Type of Object, Beaded Boots, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Beads,fabric, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Length: 40 inches. Width: 13 inches. Height: 10 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, Loose threads throughout. Stains, dirt and small tear in silk lining, missing section of beads on proper right back side. Provenance: From ... morethe 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. 13, p. 28. Beaded boat with rowers. Yoruba people. Nigeria. A fascinating piece.I have never seen anything like it. The strangely shaped white beaded objects were in the boat. I checked with a Yoruba expert. Who was fascinated with it, but had not seen one before.Daniel Mato, PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE, p.28) Recommended Reading: Drewal. H. J. and J. Pemberton III, with R. Abiodun Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, New York, 1989) Drewal. H. J. and M. Thompson Drewal. Gelede, Art and Female Power among the Yoruba. 1983. Fagg. W. and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa, New York, 1982) Lawal. B. The Gelede Spectacle. Art, Gender, and Social Harmony in an African Culture. Seattle, London 1996) Mato. Daniel, Chelsea Cooksey, Yoruba: Art of Life. The Bennett-Luther Collection, Denver 2004 Witte. H. A Closer Look; Local Styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of the Afrika
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Yoruba Shango Beaded Tunic Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Shango Beaded Tunic Nigeria African, Type of Object, Shango/Diviner's Beaded Tunic, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cotton cloth, threads, Approximate Age, second 20th Century, Dimensions, 42 inches x 23 inches, 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, worn. Stains, holes, tears in cloth; dust on the surface, Additional Information: A superb and well used beaded Tunic from the Yoruba people. Lining is handwoven ... moreAso Oke fabric. These beaded tunics were made to be worn only by chiefs and Shango diviners. A huge garment. Extraordinarily heavy, heavily beaded on both sides with thousands of tiny glass beads. An elaborate multicolored tunic covered with cowrie shells and glass beads. The surface is also decorated with several amulets and cowrie shells and human faces design patterns. Such tunics were worn by shango priests during festivals. And at possession ceremonies. They are also known as diviner's vests. Divination(Ifa) plays and important role in the lives of the Yoruba determine their actions or explaining misfortunes. Colors and designs on this tunic play significant symbolic roles among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Yellow and green beads are associated with Ifa. Black and white beads with Eshu, red(orange here) and white beads are associated with Orisha Shango. The blue is associated to the royalties. The significance of geometric motifs, lizards, snakes and human designs on this tunic is to be found in the mythology and Yoruba believes(see Daniel Mato& Chelsea Cooksey. Yoruba: An Art of Life, p.27, fig. 10) I have examined this figure and agree with the descriptio
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Yoruba Shango Beaded Tunic Garment Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Tunic Shango Garment Nigeria, Type of Object, Tunic. Garment, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cotton cloth, cardboard? cowrie shells, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 37 inches x 27 inches, 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, Stains, bleeding colors, and glue visible on cotton cloth, tears and seams, loose strands, Additional Information: A stunning beaded Tunic from the Yoruba people. ... moreLining is cotton fabric. Condition is near perfect-no loose or missing beads. only stains These beaded tunics were made to be worn only by the chiefs and the Shango priests. This is a huge garment. Extraordinarily heavy, heavily beaded with thousands of tiny multicolor glass beads with as design patterns human faces, serpents, birds, goat, diamond and triangular and geometric motifs. Such tunics were worn by Shango priests during festivals. And at possession ceremonies. They are also known as diviner's vests. Divination(Ifa) plays and important role in the lives of the Yoruba determine their actions or explaining misfortunes. Colors and designs on this tunic play significant symbolic roles among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Yellow and green beads are associated with Ifa. Black and white beads with Eshu, red(orange here) and white beads are associated with Orisha Shango. The blue is associated to the royalties. The significance of human and animal, and geometric motifs on this tunic is to be found in the mythology and Yoruba believes(see Daniel Mato& Chelsea Cooksey. Yoruba: An Art of Life, p.27, fig. 10) I have examined this figure and agree with the description. Ni
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Yoruba Gelede Mask, Published, Museum Exhibit African
Title, Gelede Mask, Type of Object, mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Painting, pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height 18 inches. Overall Condition, 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. Damage/Repair, Cracks and chipping to halo. Chips in base, shallow cracks, wear, large crack to the back, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the ... moreSouth 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. 31, p. 44. Additional Information: A dramatic Gelede headdress mask with elaborately carved free standing halo. Exaggerate eyes and toothy mouth and dark brown patina! Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multicolored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a number of days with different dance forms and movements. When performing the masks dance as a coordina
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure With Beaded Vest Africa
Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. Very close to the works of the Master of the Owu Sango Shrine, Igbomina, Materials, Wood. raffia fibers, beads, cowrie shell, cotton cloth, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, 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. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Crack in torso/abdomen, minor chips and scrapes ... morein places, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure With Beaded Vest Africa Additional Information: A standing figure with a Yoruba traditional headdress in four chignons. The figure is wearing a vest made out of raffia fiber. Covered with of cotton cloth. Tiny glass beads are sewn onto the cotton cloth and a cowrie shell is placed in sewn in place of button. The style of this figure is very close to the works from the Master of the Owu Sango Shrine, Igbomina based on the form of the headdress and the ears(seen Chemeche, p. 204-244) The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. 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
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TRIBAL AFRICAN YORUBA DIVINATION BOARD TRAY NIGERIA BENIN EX HONOLULU MUSEUM
Yoruba Divination Board- Republic of Benin or Nigeria Early-Mid 20th Century. Original Wood. Pigment Length 30.4cm( 12in) Honolulu Museum of Art. Honolulu, Hawaii, 1940’s Sold with two other ethnographic works to generate funds for the museum. Detailed provenance documentation on file and can accompany the artifact for historical conservation purposes. The arts of the Yoruba are as numerous as their deities. And many objects are placed on shrines to honor the gods and the ancestors. Beautiful sculpture abounds in wood and brass and the occasional terracotta. Varied masking traditions have resulted in a great diversity of mask forms(McIntyre and Roy, 1998) Yoruba divination(Ifa) is practiced throughout Nigeria, Benin and Togo as a means to resolve or interpret one's afflictions. This finely carved tray features the messenger deity Eshu ... moreand was used to receive messages from the spirit world. The tray was first covered with a chalk powder and then palm nuts were cast over the surface. The oracle would then interpret the marks left behind. Similar to the Chinese I Ching, this form of divination combines ancient wisdom and literature with a number system for selecting a suitable meaning. The remarkable Yoruba tray we have up for auction was acquired from the Honolulu Museum of Art at the benefit auction to generate additional funding for the museum. Despite minor insect damage incurred many yars ago to the lower left corner(stable and insect free since the 40’s) the plate is in very good condition. Appropriate of age, origin and medium. Reference Heritage Auction Catalog. African& Oceanic Signature Auction. Sale No. 645, Dallas, TX, June 7, 2007, Lot 48146 and Skinner Auction Catalog, American Indian& Ethnographic Art. Sale No. 2473, Boston, MA, Sept 26, 2009, Lot 83 for comparable examples. See last photo or view on the Heritage and Skinner Auction websites. WE WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE* If you are outside the USA. Please contact us for a more accurate shipping quote BEFORE BIDDING. Thank you.
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REAL OLD YORUBA PEOPLE PAINTED HEADDRESS FEMALE FIGURA STATUE - FROM NIGERIA
You are bidding on a Beautiful and Original YORUBA PEOPLE 23" Tall Headdress with painted carved wood Statue of a Standing Female Figure and Amazing Design Details. From Nigeria. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM IS VERY OLD. The arts of the Yoruba are as numerous as their deities. And many objects are placed on shrines to honor the gods and the ancestors. Beautiful sculpture abounds in wood and brass and the occasional terracotta. Varied masking traditions have resulted in a great diversity of mask forms. Additional important arts include pottery, weaving, beadworking and metalsmithing. The Yoruba claim that they have 401 deities; in truth. There are more than these. The complexity of their cosmology has led Western scholars to compare them to the Ancient Greeks and their impressive pantheon. Yoruba deities are known as orisha, and the high ... moregod is Olorun. No organized priesthoods or shrines exist in honor of Olorun, but his spirit is invoked to ask for blessings and to confer thanks. The Yoruba believe that when they die they enter the realm of the ancestors where they still have influence on earth. Annual homage is paid to the grave sites of ones' forbears, and lineage heads are responsible for honoring all deceased members of the lineage through a yearly sacrifice. Maskers(egungun) appear at funerals and are believed to embody the spirit of the deceased person. Other important orishas include Eshu, the trickster; Shango, the god of thunder; and Ogun, the god of iron and modern technology. The Yoruba people reside mainly in Nigeria but are spread across to Benin. Lush forest and Savannah areas surround them. Their origins can be researched back to the end of the first millennium. Yoruba communal functioning is structured around their religious concepts and their related ritualistic societies. Yoruba spiritual devotion is so complete and powerful. That all of their important artworks are dedicated to religious ceremony in one way or another. There are three main Yoruba societies or"egbe" one being th
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Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Superb Nigeria Africa
Title, Gelede mask Helmet Mask Superb Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Helmet Mask Gelede, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 24 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, Repaired horn and nose damaged on one head at the top. Cracks and chips in places. Water damage on bottom rim not in picture. Additional Information: ... moreThis large and impressive Gelede mask is used by the Yoruba who live along the boundary between southwestern Nigeria and present day Benin(Dahomey) It shows a brightly painted female face with an impressive coiffure of braids and small panels surrounding her head. The helmet-mask is surmounted by either bush cows or horned anthropomorphic faces. Just below the animal heads and under the small panels a series of small holes are drilled into the mask that could have held feathers. Leaves or some other form of decoration. Facial features are enhanced by the painting of scarification at either side of the mouth and the forehead between the eyebrows. The eyes are opened through to the inside of the mask to allow the dancer to see when the mask was worn. A costume would have been attached to the flaring base of the mask that would have covered the dancer completely. Remains of white. Blue and red paint on the mask indicate that it was brightly colored at one time and would have made a colorful display adding to the dramatic sculptural presence of the helmet-mask. Among the Yoruba. Gelede masks dance in celebration of the âmothersâ; good witches who propitiate and con
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VENAVI EWE (Togo) RARE - Ibeji, Fon, Dan, African doll, Ashanti, Songye, Yoruba
Venavi Ewe( Togo) Fine and typical Venavi male Ewe from Togo. Vogan region. Old beads on the neck. Smooth patina from years of handling, wax dress, original and tribally used Height about 19 cm- Dated unknown* Shipping Worldwide- Cost: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 11 $. 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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IBEJI VENAVI BENIN YORUBA FEMALE FIGURE W/SHANGO NECKLACE
Here is an authentic old carved-wood female surrogate-twin figure. Smiling and standing unclothed on a rounded rectangular base, arms down and feet apart. She is adorned with an incised serrated hairstyle and has large"Yoruba" almond eyes. Prominent nubile breasts and a cylinder neck decorated with a red beaded necklace. This delightful. Six-inch(15.2 cm) tall figure has acquired a naturally rich, dark-brown patina from decades of use and handling and has been in seller’s collection since 1967. Free of cracks. Checks, insect damage, repairs or restoration, this fine figure is in excellent condition. Surrogate Twin Female Figure Benin(Ex: Dahomey) West Africa Second Quarter. 20th century. FREE handling. Shipping, delivery confirmation service and insurance costs(within continental U.S. NY residents add 8.63% sales tax. Overseas buyer ... moreadds $17.50 shipping. PayPal Payment is expected within two days of auction’s end. See: Mareidi andStoll. Ibeji; Twin Figures of the Yoruba” 1980. If there are any questions, please e-mail before bidding; final sale. Please review seller’s 100% positive“feedback” record and bid with confidence. Bidders with ten or less"feedback" or private) comments are welcome to bid. But must first contact seller to verify transaction or bid may be cancelled. Check out my and be sure to add me to your! All rights reserved for all countries. No part of the contents of this page may be reproduced without prior written permission of the author. Copyright © Rod Rogers. 2013.
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AFRICAN TWIN FIGURE FON IBEJI YORUBA BENIN AFRICAN SANTERIA
Here is an authentic old and well-used female surrogate-twin figure. Standing unclothed on a rectangular display base, arms down and feet apart. She is adorned with an incised serrated hairstyle and has large eyes. Prominent pendulous breasts. Detailed vulva and a tapered cylinder neck. This vintage 10.25" 26 cm) tall figure has acquired a rich. Dark-brown patina from decades of use and handling and has been in seller’s collection since 1967. Despite a small. Stable chec k and insect damage. This fine figure is without repairs or restoration. And in good overall condition. Surrogate Twin Female Figure Benin(Ex: Dahomey) West Africa First Half. 20th Century. FREE handling. Shipping, delivery confirmation service and insurance costs(within continental U.S. NY residents add 8.63% sales tax. Overseas buyer adds $17.50 shipping. PayPal Payment ... moreis expected within two days of auction’s end. If there are any questions. Please e-mail before bidding; final sale. Please review seller’s 100% positive“feedback” record and bid with confidence. Bidders with ten or less"feedback" or private) comments are welcome to bid. But must first contact seller to verify transaction or bid may be cancelled. Check out my and be sure to add me to your! All rights reserved for all countries. No part of the contents of this page may be reproduced without prior written permission of the author. Copyright © Rod Rogers. 2013. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fv%7F.rpn34%3E-13d83da40ca-0x104-
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Doll Female African
Type of Object, Carving Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century       Dimensions, 13 inches, 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.   Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Doll Female African Fine shinning patina. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing ... moreand an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin died. An image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, was 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. Recommended Reading: See ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE" by Cameron. And also"AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC. by Dagan. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 29142* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add U
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Collectabe / Old Opon Ifa Divination Board, Yoruba /Nigeria/ Babalawo / Santeria
The Yoruba of Nigeria create beautiful works of art which are often based on an ancient traditional Yoruba religion. Called Ifa. Ifa is a system of divination based on the number sixteen and its multiples. Ifa is presided over by Orunmila(sometimes called Ifa) the orisa of wisdom, knowledge, and divination. Orunmila transmits and interprets the wishes of the single God Olodumare(also known as Olorun) through the teachings of Ifa. Ifa priests, called babalawo or"father of the secrets, cast 16 sacred palm nuts(ikin) from hand to hand 8 times. Then based on how many palm nuts remain in one hand, after each cast, the babalawo marks patterns in sacred powder(iye-irosun) spread over a divination tray(opon Ifa) Based on the configuration of the marks the babalawo recites one or many of the 256 memorized ancient Ifa oracles, created by Olodumare, ... moredesigned to give guidance and direction. When a client recognizes an oracle verse as significant, it is pieced together with other verses to form a guiding message. This sculpture depicts a kneeling woman holding a divination bowl. The kneeling pose in Yoruba art communicates respect and is often referred to as Olumeye, One-Who-Knows-Honor. Bowls such as this were used to hold the 16 sacred palm nuts used in Ifa divination. Kola nuts, also held in offering bowls such as this, were given as a sign of peace and welcome to visiting guests. Kola nuts are bitter, caffeine-containing seeds valued throughout West Africa for their thirst quenching and stimulant properties. Carved on the face of the bowl is the image of orisa Esu(also known as Elegba) the divine messenger and trickster who is also the guardian of markets, paths, and crossroads. Esu makes it possible to communicate between the human world and the realm of divine forces. If honored, Esu will communicate your wishes; and if angered, he sends garbled messages and wreaks havoc. Board comes with metal stand, can be easily removed. Because of the hair line crack running along the bottom of the board this board it
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SOTHEBY'S - African Collection NY 11/04- Ibeji, Yombe, Akan, Venavi, Yoruba, Fon
SOTHEBY'S African. Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art New York- November 11. 2004 Rare tribal art catalog with about 256 pages and more than 260 stunning color photos well described. Soft cover, like new condition(Figure sold: Dogon. Senufo, Ibeji, Yoruba, Yombe, Mambila, Igbo, Akan, Fon, Songye, Tshokwe, Mangbetu, Kuba and many others) Very Rare Auction Catalog. A must! Shipping Worldwide: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 6 $. Rest of the world 28 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Other interesting tribal items online. Thanks Pubblicato con
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Venavi Hohovi (Togo) - Ibeji, Fon, Poupee, African doll, Ashanti, Songye, Yoruba
Venavi Ewe(Togo) This female Venavi has a long history of use and hanling. Face features obliterated from decades of manipulation. Really smooth patina. Hard wood. Hairstyle patinated and accurated, stable crack on left side, right ear lost from burning in home. About age and history. This is not a common Venavi! Height about 20.2 cm- Dated about 1960* Shipping Worldwide: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 11 $. 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.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fv%7F.rpn35%3E-13d83efb746-0x104-
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Venavi female Ewe (Togo) - Ibeji, Fon, Dan, African doll, Yoruba, Tshokwe, Tiv
Venavi Ewe- Togo Fine and typical Venavi female Ewe from Togo. Vogan region. Old beads on the neck and ankle. Smooth patina from years of handling, wax dress, original and tribally used Height about 19 cm- Dated unknown* Shipping Worldwide- Cost: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 11 $. 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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Venavi Fon (Benin) RARE - Ibeji, Dan, African doll, Ashanti, Songye, Yoruba, Tiv
Venavi Fon- Benin This male Venavi has a long history of use and hanling. Face features obliterated from decades of manipulation. Really smooth patina. Hard wood. Hairstyle well patinated, beads on the ankle, left foot lost for tribal purpose. About age and history. This is not a common Venavi! Height about 16.3 cm- Dated about 1970* Shipping Worldwide- Cost: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 11 $. 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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Shango / Chango Altar / Shrine Figure, Yoruba, Nigeria / Santeria
Shango known as a powerful warrior and the fourth legendary king of the Oyo kingdom. Shango was renowned for his fiery temper, which was often compared to the thunderous roar and flashing lightning of a storm. The many myths surrounding Shango emphasize his impulsive use of power and his ability to destroy. One myth mentions that Shango’s chiefs ended his tyrannical rule by dethroning him and expelling him from the capital. After Shango hangs himself, his friends learn charm-making and acquire the power to attract lightning to take vengeance on the houses of their(and the former king’s) enemies. A second story recounts how Shango, fascinated with magical powers, inadvertently kills several of his wives and children with a thunderstorm he conjured up. His sorrow leads him to abdicate the throne and hang himself; his enemies scorn his name. ... moreWhen thunderstorms destroy much of the capital, Shango’s followers say it is the former king himself punishing the slanderers. Measures 9" in height by 3" at width. Secured on a red oak wood base
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A DOUBLE SIDED FIGURATIVE DANCING VVAND FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF BENIN
This is a double sided figurative dancing vvand from the Yoruba tribe of Benin. One figure is on the top.Holding tvvo vessels, the other is on the bottom, belovv the handle. Interesting from all angles. Has expressive carving style. There are facial scarifications. A nicely developed patina. Remnants of natural dye. In good condition. Custom mounted vvhich cost £35 and is included in the price. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 28CM 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 ... morepostage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over £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 Egungun Mask Published, Museum Exhibition, Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Egungun Mask with mirrors, Type of Object, Egungun Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Cotton cloth, pigment/paint, mirrors, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 13 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair. 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, Shallow cracks. Worn surface, cotton cloth with tears and holes, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum ... morePublished in the catalog: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 44, p. 57 STAND INCLUDED! Additional Information: High stylized Egungun mask uniting abstract and symbolic sculpting found among the Yorubaof Nigeria and Beni. Two fan-like shapes at the head-crest are a visual allusion to rabbit ears. A motif often seen in Egungun masks. Carved in reflief, the face is a restained play of color with indigo pigmentation detailing the eyes and facial scarification. Indigo is also spread in th lines on the top of the head and on the flat, fan-like shapes surrounding the mirrors. The fabric remnant is part of a veil or netting that would provide sight for the performerwhile concealing his identity" Daniel Mato, PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. p. 57) Among the Yoruba of Nigeria masqueraders known as Egungun dance to represent and celebrate the ancestors. The Yoruba see the world of the living and the dead as a continuum with the dead ever present in the life of an individual. Their family and town. Egungun dancers completely covered in voluminous cloths or in costumes s
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4 unique Yoruba gold wash brass metal handmade African trade beads collection
4 unique Yoruba gold wash brass metal handmade African trade beads collection. Make: African made. Nigeria Material: metal Size: 30 x 8 mm# of beads: 4 This is a group of very interesting old tribal metal beads. These are hand made in Africa in Nigeria and have a gold wash. These are older beads and do suffer from some discoloration. Dents, and wear but overall this group is in quite good shape for these delicate beads. Please see photos for more details. Very interesting old tribal metal African beads! Please see my other MANSA BEADS auctions for a wide variety of antique and vintage tribal beads! I try to keep shipping prices realistic. I am more then happy to combine shipping on any orders completed within a few days of each other. First item is full price and any additional item fifty cents more. If you buy a lot of items we can work ... moreout the most economical shipping method. I generally ship immediately upon receiving payment. International shipping: I am happy to ship international at the most economical rate. For most items this is a flat charge of 9.95. For larger orders I am happy to work out the cheapest most efficient shipping method. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The photos are important part of the listing. Beads are often magnified in the photos in order to provide detail and give a clear idea of the beads condition. Sizes are clearly stated in every listing. Either with measurements in the description, a coin in one of the photos, or often both. ALSO: All measurements are approximate. For reference a US penny is 19.05 mm across. As always. If have any questions or would like more photos or info about an item please feel free to contact me directly!
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lot of 7 Various Felt DJ Slipmats Yoruba Seasons Maw Recording Buds Colors
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! | lot of 7 Various Felt DJ Slipmats Yoruba Seasons Maw Recording Buds Colors, Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album You are bidding on the lot of 7 Various Felt DJ Slipmats. Diameter approx. 11 3/4" Anti-static Felt, Used. Very good to good conditions. LOCAL PICKUP is AVAILABLE For a better idea of this item please view the picture. If no software. Cables, power supplies, boxes, manuals etc. are pictured or are offered in the Ebay description or Ad, then they are not included in this listing. Please view photos& description prior to bidding. PLEASE NOTE ALL SALES ARE FINAL. So please feel free to ask ... moreany questions. GOOD LUCK! ND 8.875% sales tax applicable to all shipments made to buyers in the state of New York. For shipping rates please use shipping calculator. ALL BIDDERS PLEASE READ: PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Buyer must either pay or contact the seller within 5 days of auction end. We gladly accept Paypal. Please include auction# with all of your payments. Payments without this information will experience delays in processing and/ or be returned. Please make out all of your payments to: Galynsky Antiques& Collectibles. Inc. 4223 Glenwood Road Brooklyn. NY 11210 It is encouraged that your bank information and address are confirmed on the Paypal as well. Payment is accepted in U.S.A. currency only. If you paid for your product via Paypal eCheck your order will ship once Paypal clears your payment. SHIPPING AND HANDLING: Items are normally shipped within 1 to 2 business days of processing the payment. Please note that weekends and holidays are not included. All shipments within USA are issued a tracking number. If you would like to receive it. Please drop us an email and we will be happy to provide it. Please make sure that your SPAM blockers are off as we do have a hotma
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A Fine Large Yoruba Divination Cup Or Bowl- Tribal Art Ibeji Songye Sepik PNG
On offer is a spectacular old very hardwood Yoruba diviner's cup or bowl. 10+ inches from an American collection. The symbolism is a mother and child of Cubist stylization with traces of pigments and encrustation in areas from age. With excellent adze marks showing fantastic wear, Especially on the arms-note the exaggerated large hands and arms that act as It's carrying mechanism. The patina is incredibly varied) Note the underside to show there is some erosion and some native? filler on the bottom-otherwise excellent condition and a very rare find on eBay! Low reserve for such a piece- a good investment! It's hard to judge from the photographs but this piece has a monumentality, it is very large! the figure is hulking carved of very hard hardwood with a deep receptacle on top. Posted with
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Old vintage Fante figure NICE n Ibeji Yoruba Venavi Fon LOOK
Untitled Document welcome! PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS You are bidding on an old Fante figure. It is a nice piece 15 inches tall. It is in good condition. 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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Antique Yoruba Gilded Brass Cresent Moon Pendant Necklace
Greetings. I am proud to offer this very rare. Handmade, antique, Yoruba gilded brass crescent moon prayer necklace. Excellent condition with some wear. This pendant measures 2.75 inches long and 2.17 inches wide and the hand woven metal necklace measures 30 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 ... moreto add me to your! RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-13dae4c94c2-0xe8-
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Vintage Yoruba (Nigerian Tribe) Beaded Folk Art Wall Hanging - Unique Hand done!
0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false African Yoruba made beaded wall hanging with 3 dimensional insect. Animal, and ancestrial decorations which has a hand woven fabric backing. This beaded specimen is sometimes referred to as a'Diviner's Belt' and comes from Nigeria, Africa. This amazing piece measures 54 inches long and 6 inches wide and has very intricate beadwork and great colors with cowrie shell accents. Very intriguing and highly desirable this bead worked wall hanging would make a fine addition to any African culture collector's treasure trove or would be perfect for any bead lover's collection. Unable to date this piece, purchased at an estate sale and has hung on my walls for the last several years. Flat rate of $10.00 shipping within continental US. All others calculate weight boxed at 6 pounds from zip ... more34760. Please feel free to email me. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple buys so be sure to check out my other auctions.
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African tribal Yoruba currency bracelet, ethnographic art, jewelry, fashion N2
This type of copper or bronze alloy bracelet and currency were first cast in an elongated form and then beaten into the bracelet shape. After being cast in the lost wax technique designs were worked onto the surface with a steel chisel. The main function of these bracelets was decoration however they retained value by the nature of the material they were made of as copper alloy could be recast into other forms. They thus were valued as currency as well as decoration. This bracelet is thought to be well over 70 years old. It measures 2 3/4" across and from side to side. The wist opening is 1 1/4"
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Rare African Yoruba Wood Carving by Gani Fakeye 7" High ( 18cm) Kneeling Woman
Rare African Yoruba Wood Carving by Gani Fakeye 7" High( 18cm) Kneeling Woman This is an excellent example of fine Yoruba woodcarving- the work of Gani Fakeye. A member of the famous Fakeye family of woodcarvers from the Abeokuta Region of Nigeria. This piece dates from the 1960s, and is signed on the base. Size: 7 inches high( 18cm) Weight: 101 grammes Condition: The carving is just superb. And in very crisp condition- a little dry and dusty, but no damage. Payment must be made within 7 days of winning bid unless other arrangements have been made. If there is a problem with payment. Please contact me. I am quite reasonable and willing to help sort out any problems, but If I receive no contact after 7 days have passed, a non-payment case will be opened and I will offer the item to the next highest bidder. Payments from overseas must ... morebe made with paypal unless other arrangements are agreed with me prior to bidding. U.K payments can be made via paypal. Personal cheque or postal order. Cash on collection is also possible by arrangement. Recorded delivery: I always obtain proof of posting. But it is possible for the item to get lost or stolen in transit. I do offer a recorded delivery service, and would strongly advise that you use it. If you want Recorded Delivery, or special next day delivery, or a tracked courier service, please let me know prior to payment and I'll add the charge for this to your billing. LOST IN POST ITEMS: If the item goes missing. I'll send you the proof of posting so that you can make a claim from the post office for compensation- I will not claim on your behalf as the post office will not compensate me for the full value of any item, but they will compensate the purchaser for the full value- mad but true. ITEMS DAMAGED OR BROKEN: This almost never happens as I pack items with extreme care. two in a thousand items so far. BUT the post office will not compensate for damage to delicate items or antiques and nor will most couriers. If you want to have insurance against loss or dam
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LARGE VERY OLD YORUBA SHANGO SHRINE FIGURE ANAGO REGION NIGERIA
FOR AUCTION YOU HAVE A VERY OLD YORUBA SHANGO SHRINE FEMALE FIGURE FROM THE ANAGO REGION OF NIGERIA THE FIGURE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CARVINGS OF THE AREA THAT SHOW IN MANY CASES THE ARMS SEPARATED FROM THE BODY. THIS FIGURE IS OLD BUT I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY THE AGE. THE FIGURE WAS USED FOR SHRINE DEDICATED TO THE DEITY OF SHANGO. THE FIGURE IS MISSING THE LEFT FOOT THAT WAS PROBABLY BROKEN DURING SHIPPING OR DUE TO THE AGE STARTING BID IS 529.00 BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE MEASUREMENT 30 INCHES TALL 11 INCHES WIDE IN THE MIDDLE SECTION AND 12 INCHES WIDE AT THE TOP.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*05e54c%3E-13dbc2f06d4-0xff-
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YORUBA BEADED SCULPTURE
Yoruba Beaded Sculpture This piece would be a great addition to your collection. Fact: Beads were signs of wealth and status. Many Yoruba sacred and secular objects wereembellished with elaborate images and symbolic designs created by small glassbeads. Beads and royalty are closely linked in Africa. Forcenturies. African rulers accumulated valuable, locally made and imported beads.They also controlled their distribution and use. The ownership of largequantities of beads, the variety of exquisite beaded clothing and regalia, andthe right to display colorful beaded designs distinguish rulers from the restof the populace. Size: 30 inches tallx 11 inches wide Culture: Yoruba Condition: Excellent Provenance: Nigeria
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SOTHEBY'S -Kuhn Collection African Art NY 91- Ibeji, Yombe, Akan, Venavi, Yoruba
SOTHEBY'S The Kuhn Collection of African Art New York- Wednesday. November 20, 1991 Rare tribal art catalog with about 120 pages and more than 140 stunning color photos well described. Hard cover plus paper cover, like new condition(Figure sold: Dogon. Yoruba, Yombe, Mambila, Igbo, Akan, Fon, Niger Delta Terracotta, Tshokwe, Makonde and many other Very Rare Auction Catalog. A must! Shipping Worldwide: USA 22 $. European Community 18 $. Italy 6 $. Rest of the world 28 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Other interesting tribal items online. Thanks Pubblicato con
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IRON CURRENCY DANCE RATTLE YORUBA BENIN LOBI BAULE DOGON
IRON DANCE RATTLE. YORUBA, BENIN. ERODED IRON. SMALL MISSING PARTS. LENGHT WITH BELLS: 23cm( ca. 9 inch) WIDTH: 22cm( ca. 8.6 inch) WEIGHT: ca. 340 GRAMM
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VERY OLD IBEJI MALE TWIN FIGURE FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE IN NIGERIA
VERY OLD IBEJI MALE TWIN FIGURE FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE IN NIGERIA Figure stands about 10 inches high. Has metal eyes, scarification and traces of original blue dye in the hair.
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VINTAGE YORUBA TWISTED BI-METALIC CURRENCY BRACELET - BRASS & COPPER
VINTAGE YORUBA TWISTED BI-METALIC CURRENCY BRACELET- BRASS& COPPER Description: A Yoruba currency bracelet made from twisted bars of brass and copper. With, oddly, incised lines to make it look like it was made by twisting more than two bars. It has a nice warm surface that shows use, and its in very good condition. 9 1/2" around the outside. 2 1/2" across the inside. Payment: Payment as per eBay instructions. Is by PayPal only, unless it is otherwise necessary that another method be chosen. Shipping: Shipping charges are for shipping only. There is no handling fee. In most cases USPS will be chosen. All fragile items will be double boxed. Which, in the case of larger items, might result in the shipper charging a fee for an oversized package. Books will be mailed Media rate in the US, unless otherwise requested. Terms of Sale: ... moreReturns are accepted only with pre-authorization for damaged goods or items misrepresented as to nature or condition. No claims for items not being received will be honored. About Us: Waterstreettribal is a specialized eBay auction site of Water Street Antiques. Long established in Wiscasset, Maine. We offer tribal objects from many cultures as well as antiquities. As freedonia we have been selling on eBay since 1998, and have been in the trade for nearly 40 years. The freedonia listing site offers offers, as does our Wiscasset shop, a variety of goods in fields as varied as nbooks, tools, Orientalia, Americana, nautical, 20th century art, and vintage household items. We attempt to describe our listings with great care, hoping that there are no surprises for the purchaser. Sometimes, as a result, our thouough descriptions make the object sound worse than it is. If you wish more detail concerning an object feel free to contact us.
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African Tribal Currency Bracelet Ethnographic Art, Bronze Jewelry Yoruba N2
This extraordinary Nigerian bracelet made from bronze using the old lost wax casting of copper and tin alloy is thought to be from the 20th century conservatively. The condition is exceptional. No damage or repair shows it was clearly a favored old piece remaining unchanged from the time of it's acquisition. Pieces such as this served as currency but also as a show of wealth. The strong yet simple design is classic and admirable. The measurements are 3.5" across the inside measurement is 2.5" There are 3 photos. Bracelet has a truly elegant patina and is quite heavy.
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Yoruba Aso Oke Cloth with Openwork Nigeria African SALE Was $65
Title, Yoruba Aso Oke Cloth with Openwork Nigeria African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton. Lurex, rayon, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 79 inches W. x 49 inches H, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, general wear, 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. Additional Information: Aso Oke weaving is done on narrow head looms. The fabric used is either cotton or wild silk. Usually beige. The weaving is used for special ... moreoccasions, including engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies for babies, kings and titleholders ceremonies, and religious holidays, funerals, both Christian and Islamic. Supplementary weft float and brocade patterning are common, as is the distinctive openwork made by using weft threads to tie together a group of warps. Lurex from Japan, metallic thread, is sometimes used. Men have traditionally done the weaving, but some women weave as well. For great pictures of both the weaving and the textiles, and more information, see Clarke's THE ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES. 64617* 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 yo
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ANTIQUE CARVED YORUBA ART FIGURE OF SHAMAN W/ PHALLUS AND GOURDS 150+ YEARS OLD
ANTIQUE YORUBA ART FIGURE OF A MEDICINE MAN NIGERIA Scroll Down For Much More Pictures Of This Item. mouseover to enlarge Description Hello and Welcome to our auctions. Out of an estate sale we are selling some special items this week on Ebay, So it will be interesting to see our other items on sale. This auction is for a carved wooden Figure of a"SHAMAN/ MEDICINE MAN" Made by the Yoruba T ribe in Negeria, This Figure is made in Nigeria by Yoruba members who are known for their artistic expressions in woodcarving. It is a popular tradition of many centuries. This Figure is expected to be over 150 years old and shows a S haman/ Medicine Man with gourds where in the drugs were stored. Also can be assumed that the Shaman was also Headmember of the tribe because of the Phallus of this Art-Piece. The Figure is authentic and has a decent ... morequality of woodcarving. The Figure shows wear from long time using in the outdoors and termites have made wear on the bottom. Dimension of this Unique piece is about 67cm(27" tall. See More and Detailed pictures below. Better-for-Best or in Dutch: Beter Voor Best is a Foundation with a mission. Its mission is to focus on people and environment. Her goal is to help disadvantaged people in the work which is achieved by recycling and Re-Use. With the collection of marketable goods such as. Furniture, clothing, small wares, Antiques etc. This provides workstations for disadvantaged people. By raising awareness of waste. Disposal and re-use of these articles, The extended life of these goods grows and spared the environment. Most goods will be cleaned and sometimes repaired and sold in our stores. This creates basic work-places for those disadvantaged people. Sometimes we also have goods that are more rare and highly collectable. These goods we sell here on Ebay, so that everyone in the world has a chance to obtain it. Because. All goods come from estate sales, and gifts to our foundation all items will be sold as is. for more great items! Payment International Payments: Payp
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AUTHENTIC ~ Important Yoruba Eshu Wand Shango ~ RARE MASTERPIECE!!!
AUTHENTIC ~ Important Yoruba Eshu Wand Shango ~ RARE MASTERPIECE! Description: Ethnic Group: Yoruba peoples(Oyo subgroup) Country: Nigeria Materials: Wood. Iron pins Height: 18 1/4" 46 cm) Female figure 11 1/4" 28.5) Approximate Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Excellent. With a beautiful, unblemished, smooth dark patina. Absolutely tribally used. F rom a private collection Among the paraphernalia associated with the worship of Esu are male and female staffs which are either carried by devotees or worn suspended upside down from their necks by leather thongs. This characteristically kneeling female figure holds two calabash/gourd medicine containers and incorporates the deity's most prevalent attribute. A tall extension of the head sometimes similar to a coiffure affected by Esu priests. This protruding element has phallic ... moreassociations which relate to the deity's sexually aggressive. Libidinous nature. The facial marks on this female figure are those of the Oyo. More important, however, are the broad ribbon marks on the buttocks, back, arms and chest, which are called eyo and were"reserved strictly for those actually of royal blood" I truly believe that this is both a magnificent and import piece. The work of a master! Originally acquired in 1972 or 1973. Absolutely the finest authentic Yoruba piece currently being offered on ebay. A masterpiece! Open to reasonable offers. Buy with confidence 100% feedback Feel free to contact me with with any questions that you may have. Payment: I accept PAYPAL All items will ship within 2 days after receiving payment Returns: I do my best to describe things as accurately as possible. I will accept the return of an item. Within 7 days, that is not as described, but please contact me first.
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Outstanding Oyo Female Ibeji, Yoruba / Santeria
Here is a fine example of an exceptionally carved Ere Ibeji Male from Nigeria. Measuring approximately 12 1/2" by 3" Adorned with protective beads and cowrie shells. When the carving of the Ere Ibeji is completed. The artist is given a feast and payment as determined by the Orishas. Once the figure is brought to the family dwelling, it is placed on a shrine dedicated to Elegba with the hope that the Orisha or soul, which was split in two parts when the twins were born, will now again reside in the figure that represents the dead twin. The sculpted figure is treated and cared for as if it were alive. It is rubbed in sacramental oil, washed, fed, clothed, sung to and prayed to. It is kept standing during the day, and is laid down at night. Often it will be dressed in the same clothing as the living twin, or be decorated in a beaded ... morevest or shown with raised sandals, indicating possible royal connections. The responsibility of caring for the ibeji is borne by the mother and female family members of subsequent generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals.
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OLD YORUBA MINIATURE FEMALE AND CHILD FIGURE
THIS AUCTION IS FOR A MINIATURE YORUBA MOTHER AND CHILD FIGURE THE FIGURE IS APROXIMATELY 8 INCHES TALL WITH THE BASE STARTING BID IS 49.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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AUTHENTIC ~ Exquisite Yoruba Egba Maternity Figure ~ SUPERB!!!
AUTHENTIC ~ Exquisite Yoruba Egba Maternity Figure ~ SUPERB! Description: Ethnic Group: Yoruba peoples(egba subgroup) Country: Nigeria Materials: Wood. Oil paints Height: 12 1/2" 32 cm) Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century Condition: Very good. Small split on infants neck and again on the base(repaired well) See photos. Tribally used. F rom a private collection A really fine. Old piece, well balanced with good use of color and is very classically Egba in form. It is generally rare to find a Yoruba maternity figure as nice as this. And once again, such a classic! Originally acquired in the early 1970's. Open to reasonable offers. Buy with confidence 100% feedback Feel free to contact me with with any questions that you may have. Payment: I accept PAYPAL All items will ship within 2 days after receiving payment Returns: I do my best to ... moredescribe things as accurately as possible. I will accept the return of an item. Within 7 days, that is not as described, but please contact me first.
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Yoruba Shango Figural Dance Wand Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Shango Figural Dance Wand Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Artifact. Staff, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips, pigment worn away in places, Yoruba staff(Oshe Shango) with Standing Male figure carting the Shango staff in each hand. Additional Information: The cult of Shango. Three centuries old, worships Shango who was once a human King, but became an orisha, a God. The devotees who are carved are male and female, but the orisha is male, and is associated with thunder and lightening. A person may inherit the worship of Shango from parents, or be"called" individually. The figure holds the double axe on his head. This joined stone tool symbolizes ... moreshango's lightning and his dualities as creator and destroyer. And recalls the Shango symbol associated with thunder and lightening. This object was used as a dance wand carried by devotees of the Shango. The Yoruba thunder god. Shango is a complex deity who creates and destroys. Who through his powers causes lightning and flash and thunder to crash. âThe dance wand was carried at the annual festival. The staff will be danced with a dramatic mime of lightning striking the ground portraying the potential of power of the thunder god Shango" See a number of examples of these wands in Fagg and Pemberton's YORUBA. see also Daniel Mato and Chelsea Cooksey. YORUBA: ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection,p. 21, fig.5) Recommended Reading: Drewal. H. J. and J. Pemberton III, with R. Abiodun Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, New York, 1989) Drewal. H. J. and M. Thompson Drewal. Gelede, Art and Female Power among the Yoruba. 1983. Fagg. W. and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa, New York, 1982) Lawal. B. The Gelede Spectacle. Art, Gender, and Social Harmony in an African Culture. Seattle, London 1996) Mato. Daniel, Chelsea Cooksey, Yor
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VINTAGE YORUBA BRASS CURRENCY BRACELET - STAMPED & INCISED DECORATION
VINTAGE YORUBA BRASS CURRENCY BRACELET- STAMPED& INCISED DECORATION Description: A Yoruba currency bracelet. Brass, nicely cast volute terminals and incised and stamped decorations and a nice surface. Its in very good condition, and from the seriously worn areas of decoration it has been around and used for quite a while. 9" around the outside. 2 1/2" across the inside. Payment: Payment as per eBay instructions. Is by PayPal only, unless it is otherwise necessary that another method be chosen. Shipping: Shipping charges are for shipping only. There is no handling fee. In most cases USPS will be chosen. All fragile items will be double boxed. Which, in the case of larger items, might result in the shipper charging a fee for an oversized package. Books will be mailed Media rate in the US, unless otherwise requested. Terms of Sale: ... moreReturns are accepted only with pre-authorization for damaged goods or items misrepresented as to nature or condition. No claims for items not being received will be honored. About Us: Waterstreettribal is a specialized eBay auction site of Water Street Antiques. Long established in Wiscasset, Maine. We offer tribal objects from many cultures as well as antiquities. As freedonia we have been selling on eBay since 1998, and have been in the trade for nearly 40 years. The freedonia listing site offers offers, as does our Wiscasset shop, a variety of goods in fields as varied as nbooks, tools, Orientalia, Americana, nautical, 20th century art, and vintage household items. We attempt to describe our listings with great care, hoping that there are no surprises for the purchaser. Sometimes, as a result, our thouough descriptions make the object sound worse than it is. If you wish more detail concerning an object feel free to contact us.
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VINTAGE YORUBA HEAVY TWISTED BI-METALIC CURRENCY BRACELET - BRASS & COPPER
VINTAGE YORUBA HEAVY TWISTED BI-METALIC CURRENCY BRACELET- BRASS& COPPER Description: A Yoruba currency bracelet made from twisted bars of brass and copper. It has a nice warm surface that shows use. And its in very good condition. 9" around the outside. 2 1/2" across the inside. Payment: Payment as per eBay instructions. Is by PayPal only, unless it is otherwise necessary that another method be chosen. Shipping: Shipping charges are for shipping only. There is no handling fee. In most cases USPS will be chosen. All fragile items will be double boxed. Which, in the case of larger items, might result in the shipper charging a fee for an oversized package. Books will be mailed Media rate in the US, unless otherwise requested. Terms of Sale: Returns are accepted only with pre-authorization for damaged goods or items misrepresented ... moreas to nature or condition. No claims for items not being received will be honored. About Us: Waterstreettribal is a specialized eBay auction site of Water Street Antiques. Long established in Wiscasset, Maine. We offer tribal objects from many cultures as well as antiquities. As freedonia we have been selling on eBay since 1998, and have been in the trade for nearly 40 years. The freedonia listing site offers offers, as does our Wiscasset shop, a variety of goods in fields as varied as nbooks, tools, Orientalia, Americana, nautical, 20th century art, and vintage household items. We attempt to describe our listings with great care, hoping that there are no surprises for the purchaser. Sometimes, as a result, our thouough descriptions make the object sound worse than it is. If you wish more detail concerning an object feel free to contact us.
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