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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba Custom Stand African Type of Object, Carving.Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, seond half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 11.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear in places, Additional Information: Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba custom Stand African Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen, because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji, the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. See AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by E. Dagan and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by E. Cameron. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like 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, indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. 009678* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you o
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$20.00 Shipping Location: Glens Falls, United States Authentic Unusual Ibeji Twin w/ Beautiful Shiny Patina 11.5”. Please note the cracks due to age and usage. None of these cracks effect the integrity of ... morethe statue. This Ibeji was displayed in the Denver museum of art.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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Free Shipping Location: Rockville, United States Ife is considered to be the center and origin of the Yoruba people.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria Origin: Yoruba people, Nigeria. provenance: Ex. Galerie des Arts d‘Afrique.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Metairie, United States The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. We make it a point to respond promptly to all inquiries.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States 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.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States 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 ... more0 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 subhuman. 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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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The material is cotton with Glass,strings shells, seed pods and wood. The base is fabric, likely cotton. A panel with significant age and use. Beadwork ... morepieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$15.00 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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$13.75 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Yoruba Female IBEJI Twin - From Oyo master carver - detailed & exquisite - Provenance. This female Ibeji twin figure stands proudly with a towering, complex ... morehairdo, detailed tribal scarifications on face, torso and back. Metal wristlets. Anatomically correct. 10”From my personal collection. Check out my other items. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This beautiful sculpture is a unique piece of art originating from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Crafted from high-quality wood, it features twin idols ... morerepresenting the Ibeji deity. The rich brown color and intricate details make this statue a rare find. The sculpture is an original piece from the Yoruba people, and its authenticity adds to its cultural significance. This piece is perfect for collectors of African sculptures and statues. With a height of 29 cm it will be a striking addition to any decor.
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$38.74 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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$18.00 Shipping Location: Easton, United States Genuine pair Ibeji from the Ilorin. About 9.5" tall. Very good conditions.
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Free Shipping Location: New Haven, United States I do not have any specific info on this beaded piece. I tried researching and everything said it was aYoruba wall hanging from Nigeria Africa. I have ... morehad it for about ten years, it was a gift. It is old but in great condition. I just feel it is time for someone else to care for and love it. Shells and beads are all in perfect condition.
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$125.20 Shipping Location: DAGENHAM, United Kingdom Yoruba People of Nigeria. The Yoruba form one of the largest tribes in west Africa. There are 30 million Yoruba people in West Africa. They are predominant ... morein Nigeria. 21% of the Nigerian population are Yoruba.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$37.44 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States People Yoruba (Igbomina ). The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with ... morethe Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Representing A Female Character From Africa, This Figure Has Arms That Rest Along Her Body. This Prominent Figure Is Indicated By Numerous Details. Court ... moreArt From The Powerful Benin Kingdom, Renowned For Their Impressive Bronzes,.
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$39.62 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Its unique design and authentic materials make it a valuable addition to any décor. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of African history with this ... morestunning Yoruba mask. Length: 35cm.
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$30.05 Shipping Location: LAUNCESTON, United Kingdom Antique Incised Bronze Yoruba Ceremonial Dance Rattle Anklet. We research every single item and aim to provide as much information as possible about its ... morehistory and provenance. 263 g in weight. Internal: 11 x 7 cm approx.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$69.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba King's Crown Nigeria. Weight: 2kg. Material: Cloth, Beads.
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$30.25 Shipping Location: Homestead, United States This exquisite African Yoruba bird crown showcases expert craftsmanship and intricate beadwork, with a striking black and white color scheme that is sure ... moreto captivate any collector or admirer. The piece is a genuine original, hailing from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and embodying their rich cultural heritage. Made from bead cloth and expertly crafted, this piece is a stunning example of African sculpture and a true work of art. Whether displayed as a standalone piece or incorporated into a larger collection of ethnographic artifacts, this African Yoruba beaded bird crown is sure to impress and delight.
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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States The Yoruba, the largest ethnic group in Nigeria and one of the most substantial in Africa, possess a profound historical and cultural legacy that dates ... moreback centuries. Yoruba art, spanning sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery, is revered for its aesthetic beauty and cultural significance.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States This slide is in good condition and is from a university collection. Please examine the photos. There may be some very minor dust. Fading or scratches ... morebut slides like this are almost impossible to find. If, upon examining the photos provided, you have any questions, please ask before bidding! With 3,500 images available on Ebay and over 200,000 in stock, you can easily curate your own collection. If you don't see the artist, artwork, object or architectural work that you love, just send a message and auctions are created on demand with no obligation to buy. I am putting a ton of rare and wonderful art slides up for auction. Please check them out. I will gladly combine shipping, both domestic and international. The slides we sell contain some of the highest-quality 35mm images of artworks possible, making them perfect for creating very high-resolution digital images, if that is something you are interested in. There are about a million places that will digitize the slides for you for even less than a dollar a slide. There are limitless possibilities for what you can do with the digital images(though, remember, if you want to do something commercial, you will have to research copyright issues first-I give no assurances of any right of ownership for the image. I am selling these with the idea that they will be used for personal use only) Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. Hit up a thrift store or Ebay. get your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art. I have projected slides onto walls 20-30 feet high and the images look spectacular. Even on a small scale, there is no closer experience to being next to a work of art in a museum The slides themselves are a wonderful artifact in and of themselves. They look beautiful hung next to a window so that the light shines through and reveals the image. Some people collect their favorite images and create&quo
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$24.72 Shipping Location: Ballston Spa, United States TRADITIONAL PIECE-. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TRIBAL ART!
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$85.00 Shipping Location: Upper Marlboro, United States BRONZE SENUFO QUEEN. RARE Senufo Queen. Our hard-to-find pieces were hand-selected from the remotest villages across Africa, where they have been.
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$87.64 Shipping Location: DAGENHAM, United Kingdom Fine,rare, Iconic And Authentic Bronze Owo Ram Head "Osanmasinmi" Pendant With Ornate Necklace. Stunning and detailed bronze Ram head "Osanmasinmi" pendant ... morewith an ornate and rich necklace made from various materials.
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$15.55 Shipping Location: Tucson, United States 45" long, 5" wide.
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Free Shipping Location: Carbondale, United States Yoruba people. Yoruba beaded crowns were the principal symbol of royal authority and worn by the king and his courtiers. The most important of the King's ... moreregalia, and is worn at all important occasions.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Loveland, United States Here is a Wonderful Super Rare Set of 3 African Yoruba Hand Made Folk Art pieces. A Real Diviners Belt Sash with Glass Beads and Cowrie Shells. A Bronze ... moreMask Pendant with Hand Braided Leather Necklace.
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$35.06 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom This is a pre - owned Mask.
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$18.00 Shipping Location: Canada Fine Ashanti Antique(circa late 1800s) Cast Bronze African Adornment. From the old private collection of the internationally celebrated artist and ardent ... moreAfricanist. This is a rare. Museum quality authentic artifact(circa late 1800s) representing Serpent head Amulet Pendant. The item is about 5" In excellent antique condition. Serpent: In West Africa the serpent plays an important role as the creator of humankind. The Ashanti of Africa tell how the Creator Python come from the heavens and settled in the river. A couple from the heavens and a couple from the earth were introduced to each other. But neither pair could have children until the python sprayed them with water from his mouth, saying"Kus, Kus. This is what made them fertile, and able to populate the earth. In North Africa. A cosmic serpent named Minia is honoured. Her head is the sky and her tail is in the waters that are believed to lie under the earth. The Fon and Bantu peoples further to the south. Believe that Mawu-Lisa formed the earth. And a creative power called Da Ayido Hwedo flows like a snake through creation. This serpent has held the earth together since that time. In Central Africa. Chinawezi. The Rainbow King plays a similar role. He is reminiscent of the cosmic serpent known as Shesha or Ananta[Endless] upon whose coils the Hindu creator. Vishnu, rests between cycles of creation. Olokun. Ruler of the sea is a central African naga king who once attempted to conquer the earth by means of the Great Flood. Amulets and Talismans: One of the most powerful forms of magic of African culture is that of the amulet or talisman. This can be used to attract love. Life, health, economic well-being and all types of benefit. Moreover, once consecrated, the amulet can be used to protect from spiritual predators and any kind of damage used by opposing dark forces. Since the dawn of man the various regions of African have looked to occult sciences and sacred truths. To this end. Esoteric traditions have begun to blend quickly. These may offer tr
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$59.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba King's Crown Nigeria. Weight: 1.0kg. Material: Cloth, Beads.
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$20.40 Shipping Location: Ojai, United States A beautiful piece of hand beaded Yoruba Art in lovely shape.
$40.00 Shipping Location: Santa Clarita, United States This Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown is a true antique and a must-have for any collector of African art. Crafted with intricate details ... moreusing multi-colored beads, this original piece is a stunning tribute to the craftsmanship of the Yoruba people. Made of high-quality beads, this headdress is an exceptional addition to your collection. The exquisite beauty of the crown is a reflection of the Yoruba culture and its rich history. This antique is a testament to their artistry and is sure to make a statement in any room.
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$12.00 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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$59.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany PLEASE SCROL YOUR MOUSE DOWN TO THE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PICTURES OF THE FANTASTIC OBJECT.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Glens Falls, United States African Yoruba Wood Carved Kola Nut Container Early 20th Century AHDRC#0182014. Lovely old early 20th century Yoruba kola nut container in the shape of ... morea chicken with removable lid. 6.75” (17.5cm)x 6” (15cm) AHDRC 0182014 Ex. Laureano Sanchez Prieto, Spain
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 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, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. 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 num
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YORUBA Maternity Fig,
MATERNITY FIGURE- Museum Quality Country: Nigeria. Tribe: Yoruba. Medium: wood. Beads, indigo. Size: 22"h x 7"w x 9"d. Sitting female on rectangular base. Holding suckling baby between her legs, supported by her hands. Her"stool" is a MONKEY who sits on the base, facing backwards, eating maize. Mother has facial scarification; matching necklace, anklet& earrings- of old blue beads; 5-part incised pointed coiffure w/traces of indigo. Old(pre-WWII) unique piece. Est. value = $6000. Published in Yoruba Gods and Kings, Thompson. Payment- PAYPAL. FREE SHIPPING in US. International- calculated. ABOUT OUR COLLECTION We have been in the African Art business since 1975. Long before ebay or even the Internet, operating galleries. We are consultants to museums& collectors and have 30 years experience appraising African ... moreart. We teach African Art at local universities, have a combined 50 years of teaching experience, have led tours to Africa and published books on the subject. We mount shows at colleges& galleries and have been featured on every TV station in Pittsburgh. We also have several scholarly exhibits on our online gallery, introspecinc.com, which was the first African Art gallery on the Internet. Although we're dealers. We're also passionate collectors, perhaps too avid, since we have so many pieces that we can't bear to part with. Our home features some of the finest pieces ever collected- better than many museum collections. We believe that African art provides us with the opportunity to learn about& appreciate the fast-disappearing cultures of African people. Therefore, we attempt to convey how the the pieces reflect the religious/secular lives of Africans. All of our pieces are authentic; we do not sell tourist or airport art. We hope that you enjoy our contribution to the field.
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YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND NIGERIA #2345 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND#2345 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Size: 14" 35.6 cm) Tall. Item: 2345. Condition: Good. The Y-shaped Shango staff forms. Sculpted in relief, are used in special festivals and processions, followers of Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder, carry dance wands, called oshe shango, depicting a female devotee with Shango's symbol, the double-headed axe. Shango is thought to control the great powers of nature as one of the orisha, or gods. Shango. Who controls thunder, is associated with the expansion of the Oyo empire in western Yorubaland. The historical personage Shango was a descendant of Oranmiyan and the tyrannical fourth king of Oyo. Oral traditions maintain that he was despot, coerced into surrendering his crown and committing suicide. His supporters denied his death and declared that he ... morehad become a god, merged with the forces of thunder and lightning, which they call down on their enemies. The Shango legend illustrates a significant aspect of Yoruba orisha: they are not idealized. Shango was a sacred king but he can still be presented as a remorseless despot whose need for control overstepped the boundries suitable to political authority. In his attempt to control mystical and magical powers. He was unable to master them, and was eventually controlled by them. Once a mortal, Shango did not die, but he commands great powers of nature as an orisha. In dreadful storms he hurls flashes of lightning upon those who do not respect him. These thunderbolts take the form of ancient stone axes that are exposed on the surface of the earth after heavy rains. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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YORUBA AUTHENTIC EARLY 20TH CENTURY ART RARE STATUE
This is an amazing unique authentic piece of Yoruba early 20th century art. Valued at over $2500.00. This piece came from the private collection of the Eiteljorg's of the Eiteljorg's Museum in Indianapolis. Statue is original no restoration done. An amazing addition to any collection. See photos for details. You will notice at base of statue wood is separated. Please email me with questions. Thanks for looking! Posted with
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Yoruba Standing Male Figure Shango Shrine Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Standing Male Figure for Shango Shrine, Type of Object, Sculpture. Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 18.25 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, General wear, Additional Information: A well carved standing male figure dedicated to Shango deity among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The figure is topped ... morewith a ax-like extension that recalls the Shango symbol associated with thunder and lightening. The handle has a phallic design. 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 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. Such figures were used as shrine pieces or dance wands carried at the annual festival by devotees of the Shango. The Yoruba thunder god. They portray the potential of power of the thunder god Shango. Among the Yoruba people of Nigeria an intricate combination of myth and religion explains history. Categorizes natural phenomenon and describes various deities known as âorishasâ who form a complex religion with many different faces and an equally complex set of images. Shango is also known as the âThunder Godâ who caused lightening to flash and was responsible for the many early stone tools(era edun) found in the region that people believed fell to the earth when Shango cast lightening bolts downwards to earth
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African Nigerian Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Male Figurine
AFRICAN NIGERIAN YORUBA IBEJI MALE FIGURINE Important Shipping Information To ensure all our winning customers receive their items as cheaply as possible we charge shipping at actual cost with no profit to us. All our items are shipped using Tracked and Signed-For services by Royal Mail or Courier. Chinese and Asian bidders please note only Courier Shipping available. Winning Bidders are charged at actual cost for both UK and International Shipping. Royal Mail has recently increased its' shipping charges. Please bear this in mind when leaving feedback. Thank you! Description A wood carved Yoruba Ibeji male figurine raised on an oval base. The hands clasped to the thighs. This Yoruba Ibeji is carved in a unique style that emphasizes the interesting high headdress with finial incisions. Scarification on either side on the cheeks. This is ... morepart of a large British collection and I will be selling several African carvings in the coming weeks. Collector's sticker to base. If you require further images to examine at high resolution please message me with your email address. Overall condition shows general handling. The piece is 26cm high( approx 10¼" Chinese and Asian bidders please note all items shipped by Courier only(not Royal Mail) usually UPS or similar. Bidding If you have a feedback score of ZERO please make contact before you bid or you may find it subsequently cancelled. Serious bids only please. Malicious bidding will be reported to Ebay. Feedback Positive feedback is much appreciated and very important to us. If for any reason you are not completely happy with with your items. Or our service, please give us the opportunity put things right and ensure your complete satisfaction by making contact before leaving feedback. Shipping All items are sent by tracked postal services. We ship all items at the lowest cost tracked service available. Without profit to us. International bidders please be aware that we are not responsible for charges made by customs in your own country. It is against intern
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▪► Learn How to Speak YORUBA Language Audio & Books Training Course CD Flag
30 Day"NO Questions Asked" Money Back Guarantee! New& Sealed Worldwide Shipping Why you should consider learning a new language: 95% of the world's consumers live outside the U.S. In 1990 only 1/3rd of S&P 500 revenues came outside of the U.S. Today it's HALF. By 2025 over 2/3rd of revenue will be international! 65% of the world's population is bilingual. Only 9% of the united states' population is bilingual. Over 84% of recruiters agree that speaking 2 or more languages is CRITICAL to succeed in today's business environment. Created by the U.S. Government. This training course has been responsible for the training U.S. State Department diplomats and other personnel for decades. When compared to other traditional learning courses it's easy to see why this course continues to be the top choice of many ... moreprofessionals. With 648 pages and over 17 hours of audio this tremendous amount of learning material will provide you with months of learning. Language Skills You Will Learn: Reading and writing Develop proper pronunciation Build wide-ranging vocabulary Learn the basic rules of the language Speak your own sentences Attain fluency and speak like a native Beginners and Advanced Whether you're new to the language or your a native speaker looking to brush up your skills. This course will assist you in your learning needs. As you progress through the course it becomes more and more difficult. Beginners are encouraged to start from the beginning and work their way through the course. While advanced users are able to skip through sections that they are familiar with. Method of Training Many language courses today only give you part of the picture. They focus on the memorization of words and phrases. Hoping that you will someday be able to repeat them back. This method, while effective in improving your vocabulary, does not teach you the underlying structure of the language. You need to understand the rules of the language in order to speak your own sentences. Courses that rely o
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AFRICA TRADE BEADS-YORUBA X LARGE BROWN BONE FLAT BEADS
This is a from Fulani tribe area. is oroignal made in Nigeria by fulani tribe. they are use for tribe traditional waer necklace and bracelet and earing. sometime they're wear at round their waist. the size are Graduate. the length is approx 24" inches. the beads size is approx 20-30 mm wide in diameter. as all are flat disc type. Overall condition: is Great excellent a finish working. if you buy it now you'll receiver in 2-4 days after you payment is cleared Please ask for a combined invoice. to Help keep your save down by paid for all your purchases in one single payment rather than paid for each item separately. this keeps our Paypal expenses down which will help keep your prices lower. International Buyers ì Please Note. These charges of import duties for customs buyer's responsibility the fees. Please check with ... moreyour country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding and buying. international combine shipping discoun t. Pay for all your items in one lump sum and save on shipping. Only items paid for together in one single payment are eligible for the discount! Please ask for a combined invoice if all of your items are not on a single invoice. the items paid for separately it will not received the shipping discount. after you paid it. the Return Policy Satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not happy with your purchase. please i ask you to return the item at your expense within on 7 seven days of the shipment date for a refund of the purchase price. remember the Shipping& Handling charges will not be refunded. Please remember to protect your item for its return trip as well as it was packed and padded when you received it. Items returned must be in the same condition in which they were received.
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MASQUE YORUBA ART AFRICAIN AFRICAN ART ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
Provenance: Nigeria Dimension:31 x 19 cm Poids: 0.578 kg Le poids et la dimension de nos objets sont donnés à titre indicatif pour vous permettre de calculer le prix de la livraison et ne sont en aucun cas contractuels Matériaux: Bois Possibilité de venir examiner sur place les pièces mises en vente. Du lundi au vendredi de 09H00 à 17H00. Merci de nous contacter pour les frais de livraison hors pays spécifiés Vous pouvez toujours opter pour la poste dont vous pouvez trouver le tarif sur www.laposte.be cliquer sur paquet national pour Belgique. International pour le reste, vérifier le poids de l'objet sur l'annonce, vous aurez le prix de la livraison. PS: Nous regroupons vos commandes pour diminuer les frais d'envoi. Des infos sur l'art africain? C onnecte z- vous sur le blog: http:laportedogon.azurewebsites.net/ ... moreNormal 0 21 false false false FR-BE X-NONE X-NONE Les socles ne sont pas fournis avec les objets. Possibilité de les acquérir séparément. Pour obtenir nos conditions générales de vente. Ebay interdisant le lien qui guidait notre clientèle vers nos conditions générales de vente, vous pouvez les obtenir en nous joingnant au 00.32.65.529.100 ou via la messagerie Ebay. Conformément aux dispositions en Belgique. Les clients particuliers(non pro) disposent d’un délai de 14 jours à partir de la réception pour retourner leur(s) articles(s) au magasin en vue d’un remboursement ou d’un échange. Ce droit s’exerce sans pénalités et sans indication de motif. La demande doit être faite par écrit ou sur un support durable qui est à la disposition du destinataire et auquel il a accès. A été envoyée avant l’expiration du délai de 14 jours. Cette loi ne sert pas de garantie en cas de pièces défectueuses, mais en cas d’erreur de commande par exemple. Cependant, les articles ne doivent pas avoir été utilisés et les emballa
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A TALL BEAUTIFULLY ENCRUSTED FIGURATIVE FLY WHISK , YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This is a tall figurative whip from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Patina is well developed. Encrusted. A nicely developed patina. Has nice sheen in places. In good condition. Custom mounted on a base. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 66.5cm 26 inches Please view our other tribal auctions on www.ebay.co.uk using the ``view sellers other items `` button. As we calculate postage before packaging there may be a slight discrepancy in postage paid. If on receiving your item the overpaid postage is over the £2 packaging fee, please contact us and we will happily refund the difference as we have no interest in making a profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over £80 we will add a tribally used object as a gift. The quality of which depends on ... morethe 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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DELIGHTFUL FIGURE FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
From the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria comes this delightful sculpture. Facial scarifications Glossy smooth worn patina. A genuine tribally-used artefact in good condition. Small patches of erosion visible on base. Custom mounted on a wooden stand. Height 26.5 cm.
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Nkisi, Bakongo Figure, African Fetish Figure, Yoruba, Santeria, ifa, African Art
Powerful African Figure. Huge Bakongo Art, 28 inches high
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OOAK Yoruba Fertility pendants necklace with Ethiopian resin amber and coconut
Beadart-Austria. Gorgeous African style necklace with two brass and one copper fertility pendant from the Yoruba in Nigeria. Reddish beads are old resin amber beads from Ethiopia. Neckpart coconut heishi disks. Spacers are Yoruba brass flower beads and copper bead caps with brass granulation pattern. Two extraordinary collared glass beads mark the passage from front to back part. These glass beads are reproductions of ancient collared glass beads from Byzantine and early Islamic bead production, 700 to 900 AD. Many times wrongly described as"Viking beads" length 52 cm 1 inch = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm please ask for more and detailed photos! Detailfotos auf Anfrage Worldwide shipping with signed for delivery Payment Paypal Although not every item has the Best Offer button activated. I am always happy to discuss resonable offers! Please ... morelook at my other auctions and visit my Ebay s tore. As I have had several cases of unpaid items recently I would lke to point out that. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END! Unpaid item cases will be opened thereafter! Please bear in mind that the majority of the beads and ethnic elements I use are OLD or ANTIQUE. Even ANCIENT! The show wear and age. I usually mention any defaults in my descriptions but I can overlook a minuscule old chip or dent. As this has happened recently and resulted in a severe dispute with the buyer I want to point out again that I do not use NEW material(except if stated) and that ethnic elements, old jewelry parts, etc. might have very minor defaults NOT specially mentioned in the description. I do not accept this as a reason for a return claiming that the item does not correspond to the description. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf52%3E-14015de9842-0x103-
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Yoruba Painted Figural Stool, Transitional Pd. Nigeria African
Here is an authe n tic ol d African Colonial Period Yoruba Stool representing a standing male figure dressed in western attire. This delightful stool has been expertly carved and brightly painted in brown. White, black, yellow and blue pigments. The figure wears a blue short-sleeved shirt, white shorts, a multicolored cap and is armed with a large sheathed knife attached to his left wrist. There is a large python wrapped around his shoulders that crosses in front; his right hand firmly grasps the snake behind the head and his left hand holds the tail. This traditionally carved and painted figural stool is an impressive 21.5” 54.5 cm) high x 7.75(20 cm) diameter and weighs 4 lbs(1.8 kilos) Although there is an old. Stable crack that does not detract, this fine stool is without repair or restoration and in very good overall condition. Do not ... moreconfuse this authentic Colonial Period work of Yoruba art with one of the great numbers of often artificially-aged reproductions now flooding the market. Experienced collectors realize that GENUINE Colonial Period figures of this age. Quality and style are already scarce and inexorably increasing in value. Yoruba Nigeria. West Africa, Second Quarter. 20th Century Add $25.00 shipping& insurance 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 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. ``d.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E%60%60d-
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Tribal Yoruba divination board, agere and tapper set used ethnographic art
Among the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria divination objects were(are) used to communicate with gods. Spirits and ancestors to understand or influence one's fate. The divination tray is referred to as opon Ifa on which the sacred signs, Odu, were traced. Bowl or agere Ifa contained the sixteen palm nuts to be cast. Beaded bags were carried with tools and supplies inside and tappers called Iroke were tapped to summon and greet the spirits of Orunmila and Eshu. The quality of the pieces enhanced the diviner's status and inspired confidence in their skill. Ifa or divination is practiced to explain misfortunes and help to prevent them. The diviner in consulting a deity, manipulates the sixteen palm nuts, reads the pattern they form and marks the results on the divination board, Opon Ifa, which is sprinkled with a special wood dust. The marks ... moreindicate versus that should be chanted as prayers. It is unusual to find a complete set such as this. All of the pieces are in very good condition showing years of use. The bowl or agere Ifa has been repaired as shown in the last photo. This is an exceptional trio and most worthy of any serious collection. The next to last photo shows a carved out square that holds medicine during ceremonies. The board measures 14" by 7.5" the tapper 14" in length and the bowl or agere 9.5" tall and 7" at the widest point.
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Yoruba Ajere Ifa West African Palm Nut Divination Bowl Orisa Orunmila Ifa Sango
This is a striking and very meaningful hand carved traditional Ajere Ifa from Ogun State in Yorubaland. Nigeria, used by the Babalawo priests of Ifa to hold their divination palm nuts. The ikin Ifa, when not in use. Completely hand carved in Yoruba land, it is of solid wood and very heavy. The lid has two heads on either side of the top knob, which pay homage to ones"ori" one's higher self which guides us in life and if made offering to and heeded, will lead us to all the good things of life. Their depiction represents that our ori, our higher self should always be on the look out for us, protecting and guiding us from harm's way. The kneeling male figure. Most probably representing Sango, holds firmly in each hand the guardian serpents of Ifa which form a V shape where the tails meet in back, then arch over each shoulder. ... moreThese snakes are the fierce protectors of the tradition. The figure's clothing is cross hatched and could possibly be a tunic with skirt, such as worn by Sango who is the divinity orisa of justice and himself a fierce protector of those who supplicate him. On his cheeks are the diamond patterned tribal scarification marks typical of the old Yoruba in the older line of Bashorun in Oyo land, Sango's traditional kingdom. The 5 notched carvings around the rim represent"afoxe" ah-foh-shay) The spoken word of"Ase" pronounced ah-shay(divine power) in action, and are a reminder and type of charm to make sure that the priest or supplicant's prayers and commands come to pass when they cast the ikin or pray with them in their hands. This is a very traditional piece and was carved for use by the Babalawo priesthood. This is a used item. As is the opon Ifa, and the best recollection is that it was carved in the mid to late 80's by a woodcarver in Ogun State who I personally met. The wood is not black ebony but has been stained black and oiled to prevent cracking, which so many of these pieces do as the years go by in hot Nigeria. if not cared for properl
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Yoruba Ebony Sculptures
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Yoruba Ebony Sculptures Acquired during the Nigerian Civil War(1967-70) by an American Red Cross official delivering aid during the conflict. The drummer figure stands at 11 ¼” 28.6 cm) tall. The water bearer figure stands at 10 ½” 26.7 cm) tall. The sculptures depict the Yoruba culture and daily life.
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Yoruba Gelede Mask Face with Caricatured Features Nigeria African Mask
Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask Face with Caricatured Features Nigeria African Mask, Type of Object, Gelede mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Encrustation, pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century probably second half/last quarter, Dimensions, 10.25 inches H. x 5.50 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, chips in eyebrows and to the back at rim to the top. Scratches, Additional Information: ... moreA mask in the form of a human face with exaggerate and caricatured eyes. Nose, and mouth. The surface shows ttrace of paint and indicates the mask has been painted several times. This mask belongs to category of Gelede masks used by the Yoruba people from Nigeria. 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 vi
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YORUBA BRONZE BRACELET / CURRENCY 19 TH. CT.
YORUBA BRONZE BRACELET/ CURRENCY 19 TH. CT. W 3' = 7.5 CM DEPTH 1"= 2.5 CM. A FINE LOST WAX CASTING W/ HAND CHASING WT. 324 GRMS. BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND WEIGHT THIS ITEM WAS PROBABLY USED AS CURRENCY BARTER ITEM. AND DISPLAYED AS A SHOW OF WEALTH. SHIPPING IN USA. $8.00 SHIPPING ELSEWHERE I WILL NEED A QT. di,RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishhov%3C%3Edi-1402c00d3f3-0xf3-
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YORUBA BRONZE BRACELET / CURRENCY 19 /20 TH. CT.
YORUBA/ ASHANTE BRONZE BRACELET/ CURRENCY 19 TH. CT. W 3 1/2' = 9.CM INTERIOR DIA. 2 1/2" = 6.5 CM A FINE LOST WAX CASTING W/ HAND CHASING WT. 102 GRMS. BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND WEIGHT THIS ITEM WAS PROBABLY USED AS CURRENCY BARTER ITEM. AND DISPLAYED AS A SHOW OF WEALTH. SHIPPING IN USA. $5.00 SHIPPING ELSEWHERE I WILL NEED A QT.
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African Yoruba or Pende Medicine Container Double Head Carved wood Tribal Art
African Yoruba or Pende Medicine Container Double Head Carved wood Tribal Art This Sculpture was purchased from the estate of Dr Michael Anbar It measures approx 25" across by 8" wide by 8.5" tall Condition: Good See photos. Some scuffs and scratches Photos are part of my description Note: I do not know the exact age. As this is not my area of expertise, I welcome comments of anyone who can help to provide accuratte information about the age. I will be selling more african carved objects from the same estate Shipping: When you purchase this item means that you agree with our shipping costs, The handling cost and insurance is automatically added on the price that you see on the shipping details. We do not pack anything ourselves. We use a professional packing service and use proper packing materials. We offer combined shipping ... moreon multiple purchases. If you have any questions please let us know
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Ile Ori tribal Yoruba "House of the Head" covered in cowrie shells, ethnographic
Called"Ile Ori' or House of the Head by the Yoruba people of Nigeria this ancient ritual object is believed to venerate an individuals"inner head" Or"ori-inu" the spirit that is responsible for the persons destiny. The symbolic inner head is preserved in an object such as this, called"house of the head. It is made of leather and cloth and covered with cowrie shells which are associated with wealth, and a sign of the owners prestige in the tribe. The Yoruba believe that the head is he essence of personality and has power to offer spiritual protection. The cowrie embroidery indicates both money and prestige, Traditionally these were destroyed upon the death of the owner, and the cowries spent as money, so they are rare. This piece has been extensively used since the early part of the 20th century and therefore ... moreit is covered with dust and some small tears in the textile. It measures 24" by 9.5"
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AFRICAN ART, MALE CARVED WOOD YORUBA STATUE
African art. Tribal art carved wood YUROBA statue. Finely detailed wood carving. Very nice patina. The materials are wood. Very good and excellent condition. Nice piece to add to your african art collections. The measurement is 8 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide.
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Yoruba Beaded Festival Basket with Lid Red White Blue Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Festival Basket with Lid Red White Blue Nigeria African, Type of Object, Basket beadwork. Beaded basket Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, cotton fabric. Glass beads, leather, grass reeds, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 14 iches H x 11 inches deep, Overall Condition, Very good, Damage/Repair, traces of glue in places Additional Information: A lovely basket with lid and strap nicely decorated with white. Red, and blue beads as well as with cowrie shells. Designs are in lozenge or diamond. This handwoven basket is made from grass reeds, covered with cotton fabric onto which layers of beawork and cowrie shells are sewn and glued. Such baskets were displayed and held during the Ifa annual festivals mainly by priests or diviners. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ifa diviner, ... moresomething akin to a priest. Worn by Babalawo(diviners) beaded baskets such as this would hold the diviner's regalia and cowrie shells that would be tossed onto the ground and interpreted by the diviner. Ifa divination plays and important role in the lives of the Yoruba determine their actions or explaining misfortunes. Colors and designs play significant symbolic roles among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Beads are associated with Ifa Eshu. And Orisha Shango. The cowrie shells were used as a form of currency in the past. They have ritual significance in the Ifa divination. For excellent examples of Yoruba beadwork. See Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL; ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 73349* 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, throug
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Yoruba Grand Boubou Riga Robe with Beaded Faces Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Grand Boubou Riga Robe with Beaded Faces Shango Nigeria, Type of Object, Embroidered Boubou. Tunic, Robe, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba Materials, Cotton. Dyes, beads, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century. Cotton cloth seems older than the beadwork! Dimensions, 97 inches W. x 47 inches H, 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, stains. Holes, tears, some faded fabric, Additional Information: ... moreA wonderful Boubou Riga Robe from the Yoruba. Made out of cotton cloth, decorated with superb embroidered motifs around the collar on chest and to the back. The embroidered motifs on and around the neck and those on the edges of the paints are superb and reflect a work from a master artist(tailors) Exceptionally, this boubou is decorated with beaded faces wich make it special. Cotton Boubous with such motifs are very rare. These Beaded faces recall the Heavy Shango beaded garments/tunics worn only by the chiefs and the Shango priests. Such tunics were worn by Shango priests during festivals. And at possession ceremonies. The offered boubou could have been made to be worn by a Shango priest or a diviner. Divination(Ifa) plays and important role in the lives of the Yoruba determine their actions or explaining misfortunes. Colors and designs on this boubou 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 and white beads are associated with Orisha Shango. The faces represent Eshu deity in the mythology and Yoruba believes. For examples of Yoruba boubous see: BOUBOU-C'EST
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Authentic Old Ekoi Ejagham Cephalomorphic Mask. Yoruba Baule Songye Luba Lega
A very old an authentic Ekoi(Ejagham) cephalomorphic mask. Very rare four heads Ekoi helmet mask featuring antelope skin. Human hair and seeds. Only an Ekoi master carver may capture the characteristic fine lines and facial features of this tribe. The mask shows age cracks due to its age but nothing to detract its beauty or value. This mask has been in my collection for years and it's time for others to enjoy it. The price it's just fraction of the value of this piece that should be around $4000 to $6000. Stand included. If you have questions or need pictures send me a message. Buyer has 7 days to inspect the piece and may return it if not satisfied. Buyer pays shipping back. Watch a short video for a visual description. Thanks. http:www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg0n8hFM0jY If you have any questions or concerns. Please email me prior to ... morebidding or before listing ends. All payments must be made thru Paypal and must be received 7 days of the purchase. Please note: your purchase is covered under Paypal Buyer Protection Plan in case of loss. All items will be carefully packed and ship thought USPS International bidders please inquire before bidding for shipping costs. I do not clean any items to keep the uniqueness of the piece.
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ATQ VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL ART WOOD CARVED YORUBA NIGERIA BIRD MASK SCULPTURE
Samuel Collection No Reserve Fine Art Auctions Overview: This is an original African wood carved mask sculpture. Unsigned. Exact age: Unknown. Origin: Yoruba Nigeria.This came out of a recently purchased museum quality African collection that dates 50-100 years old. See my other auctions for more African items! Condition: Sculpture has wear from age. Scratches, chips and or splits. Please see images. Measurements: 8 BY 24 BY 6 INCHES. Samuel Collection: Be sure to visit our store! We have around 400 items up at a time and all bids start at 12 dollars! New items everyday. We are happy to combine items for shipping discounts. Local pickup is free and welcomed. Thanks for looking! Shipping: Our primary shipping company is UPS. Shipping charges reflect postage. Packaging materials, insurance and handling. No international shipping. USPS will ... morebe used for all PO Box addresses. Please check the Ebay automated shipping calculator with your zip code for prices. Paypal is due within 48 hours of the auction's closing. Items for local pick up must be picked up within 3 days of the auction's closing. If items are not paid for within this time frame(unless agreed upon by the seller) Items will be resold. By bidding on this item, the buyer is agreeing to these terms.
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Yoruba Dance Panel Yata Diviner Bag Nigeria African Beaded
Title, Yoruba Dance Panel Yata Diviner Bag Nigeria African Beaded, Type of Object, Dance Panel. Diviner bag with a pouch in the back. Can be used as an tote or purse. Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cotton cloth, aso oke cloth, vegetal fibers or cardboard? Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 32 inches strap. 10.5 x 10 inches. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear, A well-worn Yoruba Dance Panel Yata. With beautiful beadwork! Additional Information: A dance panel with frame made of vegetable fibers and covered with cotton cloth and decorated with glass beads. The panel has a long cloth strap attached to the upper edge. The fabric with bright colors on each edge enhances the aesthetics of this panel. Most of these dance panels are decorated with cowrie shells. Beads and sometimes with ... morealuminum or thin copper alloy strips. This one does not have copper alloy strips and cowrie shells. The designs on this panel show two faces of Eshu, an axe and stylized diamond patterns. 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. 76351* 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
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VINTAGE ANTIQUE EBONY YORUBA CARVING AFRICAN HEAD CARVED TRIBAL HEAD ART
Vintage ebony wood tribal carving of a head from Tanzania. I think this may be from the Yoruba tribe. The head measures approximately 7cm high and is in good condition. A lovely piece of African tribal carving. Bid now. Powered by
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Yoruba Sculpture Of Woman with Kola Nut Bowl (Onígbá Obì)
Black Statue Yoruba Statue with Igba A Yoruba woman holds a bowl for kola nuts(Onígbá Obì) A traditional hospitality offering to guests and a gift of thanks to the gods for prayers answered. This is a more traditional carved item from Oshogbo. This has been carved in the old traditional style, it is a lovely rare piece.This piece has been meticulously carved.It is very detailed and it has a dark brown well defined patina.The Yoruba lady can be immediately identified by her traditional lovely hairstyle which proclaims her as newly married or a priestess married to the gods.This is an excellent well carved piece. It would look amazing on an Ifa altar. It would also make an excellent addition to any collection. Grains Of Africa always endeavours to provide our customers with the highest degree of satisfaction. We pride ourselves ... moreon providing high quality items at reasonable prices. Please check our feedback and bid with confidence. Thank you for bidding. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Also please view the other items that Grains of Africa is has for auction. Please note that the above text and attached photos are all copyrighted to Grains of Africa. For further information please go to www.grainsofafrica.com Height: 36cm(14.1' Width: 8cm(3.1' RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*4a24%60%3C%3E-1405220e06a-0xf7-
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Fakeye Style Yoruba Sculpture Of Woman with Kola Nut Bowl (Onígbá Obì),Ifa,oya
Yoruba Statue with Igba(Onígbá Obì) Height: 41 cm(16.1' Width: 6.5 cm(2.5' A Yoruba woman holds a bowl for kola nuts(Onígbá Obì) A traditional hospitality offering to guests and a gift of thanks to the gods for prayers answered. This was probably carved by one of the many carvers who learned carving under the tutelage of one of the Fakeye family members. This piece has been meticulously carved, it is very detailed and it has a dark brown well defined patina. The Yoruba lady can be immediately identified by her tribal mark and traditional hairstyle which proclaims her as newly married or a priestess married to the gods.This is an excellent well carved piece. It would look amazing on an Ifa altar. It would also make an excellent addition to any collection. Grains Of Africa always endeavours to provide our ... morecustomers with the highest degree of satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing high quality items at a reasonable price. Please check our feedback and bid with confidence. Why not check out my other items! and be sure to add me to your favourites list! Thank you for bidding. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Also please view the other items that Grains of Africa is has for auction. Please note that the above text and attached photos are all copyrighted to Grains of Africa. For further information please go to grainsofafrica.com
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Nigerian Adire Indigo Dye Bedspread - Yoruba African Art Textile - Oloruntoba
Nigerian Adire/ Yoruba Indigo Died Textile Blanket from Ibadan- Signed with possible references to Chief Z Oloruntoba. This is in excellent condition. Shown on Queen Bed Flat quotes are for lower 48 only. International Buyers must pay for Express Mail and have great feedback. I will not sell to third party bidders/ freight forwarders- including seikamon(Shop Airlines America) These bids will be blocked and winning bidders will not be honored. Local pickup Ok- Huntington Beach. CA. Everything sold as is. Ask questions in advance If you have 0 feedback you must contact me prior to bidding. International buyers must have good feedback. Buyer pays shipping. Shipping may be higher for P.O. Box. Especially for larger items. If you would like insurance please ask for it and I will adjust shipping rate. If shipping rate offered shows as UPS then ... moreit will actually go via FED EX and come with $100 free insurance. Items showing us USPS(Post Office) do not come with any insurance. Paintings and some other items that are antique in nature can only be insured by a third party(cost starts at $45) I do my best to package your item against breakage. However from time to time carriers will abuse a package or simply lose a package. If you would like to protect yourself from this loss please ask to pay a little extra for insurance. All international shipments may take up to 7 days before being shipped out(Due to customs procedures& box size regulations. required in person drop off) Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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VINTAGE, TALKING DRUM, AFRICAN, NIGERIA, YORUBA,LEATHER, WOOD, WOOL,BRASS BELLS
HI, THIS DRUM WAS GIVEN TO A DOCTOR THAT VISITED ASIA AND AFRICA IN THE 60'S. I DO NOT NO HOW OLD IT WAS THEN. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE ENLARGED PHOTOS FOR ITS DESCRIPTION. AS YOU CAN SEE IT NEEDS NEW HEADS AND IT HAS BE USED. THE STRAPS HAVE SOME MOTH HOLES IN THEM. THE SIDE ROPES SEEM TO ALL BE INTACT. THE TIGHTENING ROPE IS IN TWO PIECES I THINK, DONT KNOW IF ITS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE THAT. THE STRAP HAS ONE BROKEN TIE. THE BELLS ARE GREAT, THE WOOD SEEMS TO BE FINE. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK GOOD LUCK COLLECTING AND BIDDING
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Yoruba Egungun Costume Full Body Gloves Stocking Published Museum Exhibit
Title, Yoruba Egungun Costume Full Body Gloves Stocking Published Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Egungun Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Cotton cloth, fabric, Approximate Age, second half 20th century Dimensions, 51 inches x 103 inches, Overall Condition, very Good, Damage/Repair, small threads loose throughout; small obstructive repair to mid torso, From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett and Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum Published in: Daniel Mato. PhD, and Chelsea Cooksey, Yoruba: An art of Life. The Bennett-Luther Collection, Africa Direct Denver, 2004, fig. 46, p. 58. Additional Information: A stunning Egungun full body costume from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Dating from the last half of the 20th century. The costume is made of patterned and solid fabrics, in ... morecolors of blue, red, yellow and pink. It is designed to cover the entire body of the performer, including the hands and feet. Panels of open-weave striped cloth serve as a facial covering, allowing the dancer to see out after donning the large wooden mask. 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 and their family and town. Egungun dancers completely covered in voluminous cloths or in costumes surmounted by a carved headdress appear during ceremonies honoring the ancestors. Previous family members or will dance to represent present lineage members. Egungun masquerades were noted as early as 1826 and the tradition continues among the Yoruba today combining long established traditions and contemporary imagery. Egungun masquerades combine the use of a number of brightly colored cloths that at times appear to be simply piled on the dancer's head and body or the cloth will be surmounted by carved headpieces of human and animal forms. Recommended Reading: Drewal. H.J. J. Pemberton, R. Abiodun, Yoru
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Doll Figure Nigeria African Female
Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Doll Figure Nigeria African Female, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half of the 20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches H. x 2.5 inches W, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins ... moreis seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) 75792* 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 b
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Yoruba Warrior on Horse
Yoruba Warrior on Horse Approximately 22" tall x 19" wide x 6" deep. Bought in Lagos Nigeria in the 1950's Thanks for Looking!
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Antique Africa Beaded Crocodile Yoruba Wall Hanging EC
Snappy Auctions. Antique Africa Beaded Crocodile Yoruba Wall Hanging EC Snappy Auctions of VA Beach is most pleased to offer this: Antique African(Nigerian) Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Wall Hanging Excellent Original Condition This a consigned item inherited from the Estate of the Uncle of the consignor. Who obtained it originally between 70- 80 years ago during extensive travels to the region- it is not a contemporary piece or reproduction. Among the Yoruba. Bead work is the province of the"Life Diviner' similar to a priest. These bead work pieces were worn around the neck of the diviner as a ceremonial acknowledgement of his position. The complex beaded patterns 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 top ... morespine and to the claws on this piece were a form of currency in the past and would also be used during a divination. The original white color 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 based on their beliefs. Be sure to look for other original antique beaded African artwork and utility pieces from this same estate we have to offer over the coming weeks. This piece is hand crafted and hand sewn. The bead work is intricate and fully intact, still wholly vibrant. We note minor loosening of the edge stitching around one foot in the back, feet are separately crafted and hand attached to body) otherwise this piece is in overall excellent shape for its age. Shells are discolored yellowish brown with age, as well as the originally white cotton fabric edging now a uniform tan. Back is covered with hand woven fabric. Interior is a stiff yet flexible material; unknown. Piece rolls or folds gently for transport. It is not creased, and we will not do so. Hanging by an integrated woven loop. Piece measures a significant 50" 4' 2" long x 12" wide, with 8 1/4" b
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VINTAGE AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOOD DOLLS SCULPTURE PAIR OF IBEJI FIGURES YORUBA
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION This is a pair of Vintage hand carved wooden Ibeji dolls. They are beautifully carved and have great detail to them. I don't know much about them. If you message me with any questions I will try my best to help you. Please let me know should you need more pictures. They are in good condition and are sold as is. Shipping is estimated. Thank you for looking!
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AFRICAN ART YORUBA TERRACOTA
AFRICAN ART YORUBA TERRACOTA ITEM NAME- AFRICAN ART YORUBA TERRACOTA PROVENANCE- NIGERIA AGE- 20TH CENTURY MADE- TERRACOTA MEASUREMENT- 13 INCHES HIGH X 6 1/2 INCHES WIDE CONDITION- GOOD AND HIGH GRADE
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Yoruba Sculpture with Kneeling Figure On Stand
Title, Yoruba Architectural Sculpture with Kneeling Figure On Stand African, Type of Object, Post. Doorpost, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 64 inches H. x 12 inches W. 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 and chips in many places. Damage in base, open in neck. HEAVY? Additional Information: This extraordinary sculpture is a superb ... moreexample of Yoruba architectural sculpture depicting a female figure holding a cup and kneeling on a head. The large sculpture is carved from a single piece of wood. Among the Yoruba. Such monumental sculptures were found in fron the chief's houses and used as doorposts to protect the palace and the chief's house and to honor dieties. These figures also celebrate the life of honored elders, kings, warriors and mothers and reinforce the corporate structure of the community. These large posts have extraordinary presence that reflect the power and authority of the owner. Recommended Reading: Thompson. R. F. âBlack Gods and Kingsâ. 1971. W. Fagg and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa. New York, 1982) Drewal. H.J. J. Pemberton, R. Abiodun, âYoruba; Nine Centuries of African Art and Thoughtâ. 1989. Witte. H. âA Closer Look. Local Styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of the Afrika Museum, Berg en Dalâ. 2004. Mato. D. C. Cooksey, âYoruba: An Art for Lifeâ. 2004. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 71177* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc
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African Art: Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl - from a Museum Collection
0 0 1 413 2359 Northeastern University 19 5 2767 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE This Yoruba Wooden Divination Bowl(Ifa)is from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria/ West Africa The Divination Bowl is about 6.25 inches in diameter and 7.5 inches high. And most of the height is attributed to a female figure who is kneeling on a circular base and balances the bowl on her head. The face of the figure as ritual scarification and pronounced lips and eyes. Her hair is pulled back behind her head, and she is wearing a skirt that ends above her knees. This artifact came from the former Museumof African Culture in Portland, Maine, and in 2010 was valued at $4,800 by aNew York City-based appraiser. The edge of the bowl is decorated with triangles and a zig-zag lightning pattern. The divination bowl has a deep patina. And shows some evidence ... moreof use. As shown in the photos, the bowl has a crack, and the base has two smaller cracks. Background information: Orunmila is the spirit of wisdom and divinity ofdestiny and prophecy in Yoruba mythology. Ifa divination is a means totranscribe Orunmila’s wisdom. Eshu acts as a medium between the human andspirit realms. Eshu delivers knowledge and guidance in times of trouble.Regardless of the other deities a person may worship. A highly trained priestis called Babalawo, which is translated as'the father of ancient wisdom'During the divination ritual, he sprinkles pulverised wood or yam flour ontothe depressed central area of the board and taps rhythmically on it with atapper(Iroke Ifa) to invoke the presence of Orunmila. A bowl(Agere Ifa) isused to contain the sixteen sacred palm nuts(Ikins) which must have at least3"eyes" During the divination process, the diviner Babalawo groupsthe palm nuts in one hand, and shifts them to another hand at once. Theremaining palm nuts in the original hand, desirably one or two, are counted andmarked. As the divination proceeds, the diviner Babalawo continues to marksingle or double marks in wood powder spread on his divination
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African Art: Yoruba Wood Divination Tray - from a Museum Collection
This Yoruba Wooden Divination Board(Opon Ifa) is from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria/ West Africa. The Divination Board is 13 inches in diameter and has a finely carved perimeter band of two heads. Repetitive patterns and geometric designs(see photos) This artifact came from the former Museum ofAfrican Culture in Portland. Maine, and in 2011 was valued at $3,000 by a NewYork City-based appraiser. see photo of description from appraisal, showing comparable sales at Sotheby's in Paris) Thebuyer will be given a copy of the appraisal. On this divination board(Opon Ifa) The eyes/faces probably represents Eshu, the messenger deity who acts as a medium between the human and spirit realms, specifically to Ifa, the god of divination. The edge of the board is decorated with finely carved images and patterns. The divination board has a dark, deep patina, ... moreand the glossy patination, evident in sections, is an indicator of significant use. Background information: Orunmila is the spirit of wisdom and divinity of destiny and prophecy in Yoruba mythology. Ifa divination is a means to transcribe Orunmila’s wisdom. Eshu acts as a medium between the human and spirit realms. Eshu delivers knowledge and guidance in times of trouble. Regardless of the other deities a person may worship. A highly trained priest is called Babalawo, which is translated as'the father of ancient wisdom' During the divination ritual, he sprinkles pulverised wood or yam flour onto the depressed central area of the board and taps rhythmically on it with a tapper(Iroke Ifa) to invoke the presence of Orunmila. A bowl(Agere Ifa) is used to contain the sixteen sacred palm nuts(Ikins) which must have at least 3"eyes" During the divination process, the diviner Babalawo groups the palm nuts in one hand, and shifts them to another hand at once. The remaining palm nuts in the original hand, desirably one or two, are counted and marked. As the divination proceeds, the diviner Babalawo continues to mark single or double marks in wood powder spread on h
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, African Tribal Creations, art Yorba mask Nigeria wood
An African Tribal Creations gallery NO RESERVE AUCTION The Yoruba people are the largest art producing ethnic group in Africa. And are renowned for their copious forms of artwork. A largely agrarian society, the Yoruba are distributed throughout Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, and number in the range of 12 million people. Their artistic interpretations of people are generally rendered in a realistic style, minus the exaggerated facial features, in contrast with many other African tribes which produce highly stylized, even surrealistic or impressionistic representations of the human form. A highly popular art-producing group among collectors, the Yoruba are known for their numerous and elaborate art forms as much as for their history of human sacrifice. The Yoruba culture is subdivided into a number of cults. Each identified by particular thing ... moreit holds sacred. These figures adhere to the sculptural tradition of the Ibeji cult, with Ibeji meaning'twins' as the Yoruba hold twins to be sacred, and remarkably, as a people, have one of the highest incidences of twin births in the world. It is believed that twins are a single soul harbored within two bodies, and whatever ill befalls one twin, befalls the spirit of both. In the event that one twin dies, a frequent occurrence due to the high infant mortality rate in much of Africa, the soul(or half of the soul) residing within the other twin will be considered out of balance, causing life difficulties, etc. The parents of this surviving twin would have a figure commissioned by a local diviner, which would then be treated as would the surviving twin, and would be believed to become a vessel for the other half of the soul. In this way, the soul could remain balanced for the surviving individual. In the event that both twins were to die, a commemorative set of figures would be commissioned. The figures are, stylistically, produced similarly to other figures in Yoruba culture, but the young are generally depicted as adults, in the artist's interpretation of features po
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Fine African Art Congo Hemba Tribal Mask Masque dogon yoruba songye senofu lobi
Old and fine wood African Hemba mask. Carved in very hard and heavy wood, good volume) and with a very nice encrusted sacrificial patina. Mid 20th Century. I love the presence and the"evocation" of this piece. A wooden face mask with a pointed forehead. Eyebrows in relief, circular ears, open eyes, a chimpanzee-like nose, an arched narrow opening in place of mouth. These traits identify this mask t the Chimpanzee. And monkey masks like this are a common theme among the Hemba people who live west of Lake Tanganyika and east of the River Zaire. Their sculpture has often been mistakenly identified to the Luba who are their larger neighbors. This monkey faced mask is worn not on the face but at the waist at the belt line. It is known among the Hemba simply as(Mwisi Gwa So'o, ibombo ya soho" or"Soko Muntu" which means'monkey ... moremask" The masks Ibombo ya soho represent the idea of death when they are danced at funerals. The exaggerated features of the Soho mask represents a creature of the bush that is half human and half monkey. It is a being that can be either dangerous or helpful. The personification of this being depicts the potential of nature and the need to control its excesses through the dancing of the men’s society Ibombo ya Soho masks. These masks are not very large and upon occasions are worn at dancer’s waists or kept in the house to protect the household from malevolent forces. The Hemba monkey mask reflects the ability of the African artist to characterize the idea of life and death in brooding sculptural form. As well as the dancer’s ability to impart the lessons of living within a rationally structured society. Height: 33 cm. 13 in. Stand not included Read Before Bidding I am not a shop dealer. Just a regular collector culling his collection. The items are listed as accurately as possible. But do not hesitate to contact me before bidding if you require any additional information and photos, as all sales are final: I cannot accept returns. Paypal payment is required wi
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Vintage Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff from Nigeria,rare item,Museum Quality
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Osanyin Wrought Iron Healing Staff Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Dimension Height- 40.6cm(16" Width- 15.2cm(6" This is an Osanyin healing staff. It is dedicated Osanyin deity– a Yoruba Ifa god that is responsible for herbalism. Good health and the discouragement of witchcraft. The staff has a central bird surrounded by smaller birds. The birds are representative of the power of women. The women are seen to have two sides; positively awon iya wa“our mothers” or negatively aje. witchcraft” The central bird is said to represent Orunmila, which is the deity for order and stability. Its purpose here is to bring about stability and order thus ensuring that the women use their powers positively. The fact that the Osanyin staff is made out of iron is quite significant as iron is considered ... moreto have some powerful energy due to the force used to forge it. The staff would be used by a babalowo in various ways one of which would be to place it next to the person that was ill. The Osanyin staff can also be often found outside the babalowo’s home. This Osanyin staff is an authentic item which although is in good condition show signs of oxidization caused by use. Grains Of Africa always endeavours to provide our customers with the highest degree of satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing high quality items at a reasonable price. Please check our feedback and bid with confidence. Why not check out my other items! and be sure to add me to your favourites list! Thank you for bidding. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Hausa Yoruba Handwoven Costume Textile18 ft Nigeria SALE Was $490
Title, Hausa Yoruba or Nupe Handmade Costume Very Large 18 feet Nigeria, Type of Object, textile. Costume, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Hausa. Yoruba, Nupe, Materials, cotton. Silk, combination, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 18 feet long; 46 inches wide, Overall Condition, Very 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, several stains. Holes, and rips, repairs in some holes, faded colors, wear, We do not recommend laundering ... moretextiles. 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: A very large costume on the form of a large robe composed of cotton strips dyed. Some of these strips are handwoven textile dyed indigo cloth and machine spun silk. The strips are mostly hand sewn.This is an old textile extensively used in dance ceremonies. Its age and long use can be seen in these rips stains and holes. Its origin is unclear. But the nature of textile and the technique used to put strips together. S well as the style of the costume recall some textile found among the Hausa, Yoruba, and Nupe from Nigeria and Niger. 54101* 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
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Yoruba Pair of Ibeji Twin Figures With Cowried Jacket Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Pair of Ibeji Twin Figures With Cowried Jacket Nigeria African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. raffia fibers, cowrie shells, cotton cloth, pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, figures: 12 x 12.5 inches; JacketÂ: 13 x 7 inches, Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina, Additional Information: A Yoruba pair ... moreof twin figurs wearing a jacket made out of cotton cloth decorated with cowrie shells. 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 twins is regarded as a great calamity for the family, one which requires immediate appeasement of the soul of the deceased child. Though the cause of the high rate of twin births among Yoruba women has not been established. The cultural grieving process is well documented and may be observed in the carving of a figure known as Ere Ibeji, which both represents the lost child and serves as a ritual point of contact with the soul of
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Fetisch Afrika , African Fetish Figurine Yoruba Nigeria , Africa , Afryka
14.00 14.00 14.00 Figur ine Yoruba Nigeria. Africa Material- Wood The height- 48 cm Weight– 5.0 kg More photos Normal 0 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE If you order/ purchase by auction more than one article in our shop you can save up to 60% of the shipping cost! We calculate only 3.00 Euro for every supplementary article. Example: 3 antique masks à 600gramms + weight of package and packing 1kg = 2.8kg total weight, shipping within the EU, package 40x40x70 up to 5kg 25 Euros + 6 Euros packing flat rate for 2 supplementary articles = 31,00 Euros) Do you have any questions. Please send an email Please visit my other auctions International Buyers outside EU please note International Buyers outside EU please contact us to arrange shipping costs Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These ... morecharges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up– do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts- laws and trade regulations prohibit such behavior. Normal 0 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE
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Yoruba Dance Panel Yata Nigeria African Beaded SALE Was $210
Title, Yoruba Dance Panel Yata Duiviner Bag Nigeria African Beaded, Type of Object, Dance Panel. Diviner bag, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cotton cloth, aso oke cloth, vegetal fibers or cardboard? Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 34 inches with the strap it hangs x 10.75 inches H. x 10.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear, Yoruba Dance Panel Yata/Diviner Bag 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 cowrie shells and beads and ... moresometimes with aluminum or thin copper alloy strips. This one does not have copper alloy strips and cowrie shells. The designs on this panel show three faces of Eshu and a stylized diamond patterns. 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. 73205* 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 trea
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla White Blue Yellow Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla White Blue Yellow Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton cloth, vegetal materials or other? Approximate Age, late 20th century or Contemporary, Dimensions, 20 inches H. x 10 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few stains on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in places, cut strands with a few ... moremissing beads 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 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
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Red Blue White Yellow Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Red Blue White Yellow Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Aso Oke cloth, vegetal materials or other? Approximate Age, Late 20th century or Contemporary, Dimensions, 18. inches H. x 8.5 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in places, cut strands with a few missing ... morebeads 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 v
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Yoruba Shango Dance Wand Female Figure African SALE Was $210
Title, Yoruba Figural Shango Dance Wand Kneeling Female Figure Nigeria African, Type of Object, Artifact. Staff, wand Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 20.5 inches x 2.5 inches Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, worn patina. Traces of red and blue pigment throughout. Additional Information: A well carved Yoruba dance wand decorated with a kneeling female figure carrying and supporting the double ax. Symbol of Shango. 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, ... moredevotion, and submission. She is holding the double ax in her hands and carrying the same symbol on her heads. Known as joined stone tools, this double ax symbolizes shango's lightning and his dualities as creator and destroyer, and recalls the Shango symbol associated with thunder and lightening. This piece 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. 73547* 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 comp
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Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Hanging Panel Nigeria African SALE Was $45
Title, Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Hanging Panel Floral Design Nigeria African Type of Object, Beaded Textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric Cardboard or Vegetal fibers? Glass Beads, cowry shells, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 38.5 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Additional Information: A beautiful example of beaded panel decorated with plant motifs and cowry shells. ... moreThis panel with loop at the top is identified as a diviner's hanging panel. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something kin 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. Cowrie shells are added as decorative and symbolic pieces. Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 76361* 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! Handli
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Yoruba Ere-Ibeji Twin Figure Female Nigeria African SALE Was $320
Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, beads, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height 9.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Nigeria African Additional Information: This is a wonderful standing female Ere-Ibeji figure with brown reddish patina. And a stylized hairstyle in the form of a high ... morechignon. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times. New-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; theywere awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the family, one which requires immediate appeasement of the soul of the deceased child. Though the cause of the high rate of twin births among Yoruba women has not been established. The cultural grieving process is well documented and may be observed in the c
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Yoruba Money Bar Forged Iron Currency African SALE Was $48
Title, Yoruba Money Bar Forged Iron Currency African Type of Object, money bars. Yoruba Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Forged Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 15.5 inches H. 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, oxidation/rusted surface. Chips, crack, Additional Information: This old bar currency was once used as currency by the Yoruba in Africa. These are ... moreindividually made and no two are exactly a like. 67346* 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. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you
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EBEJI TWIN YORUBA FIGURES, igbo ibo fulani hausa berom fon bamileke bamoun fang
Your welcome at our auctions and ask you kindly to read the whole description with details about this item. Terms and conditions for this auction, shipping/ payments and feedback. YORUBA TWIN FIGURES picture: Lobi shrine figures Item description: Yoruba twin figures Country of origin: Nigeria Name of tribe: Yoruba Surrounding tribes: igbo ibo fulani hausa berom fon bamileke bamoun fang Measurements: Height 24.5 and 23 cm. 9.5 and 10.5 cm wide, 8.5 and 8.3 cm depth Condition: Used Imperfections: Traces due age Provenance: Ex. collection Rarekiek. Amsterdam Collected: 1990 Dated: 1910- 1920 Good aged authentic figures with good shiny patine. Very affordable starting bid, much cheaper/ lower than souvenir or fantasy piece. For serious Art Collectors and Collectors of Ethnographic Objects. Shipping. Registered and with tracking code also ... morefree, value $ 49. Description and conditions. With pride we try with all diligence to offer ethnographic items with good quality at reasonable prices. So we are able to satisfactorily serve tribal artificial collectors and enthusiasts. We do our best to provide the best possible description of what is offered. In the unlikely event if something is unclear to you or you have problems with the auction. We invite you to contact us with your questions, so we are able to provide you with the necessary information and we are able to overcome ambiguities or other problems. We can also provide you with more or better pictures if necessary. After carefully reading the description and the careful study of the pictures we ask yourself to rely on your knowledge regarding taste and the collective direction you wish. To considering the decision to bid in the auction to obtain the item, or continue to look further at an item that better fits your existing collection. Do not hesitate to contact us if necessary. Payments and shipping. After winning an auction we ask you kindly to make your payment within 24 hours after ending of the auction. And we will arrange for the dispatch with
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Multiple Heads Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Multiple Heads Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, headdress, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cotton cloth, Aso Oke cloth, vegetal fibers or cardboard? Approximate Age, 20th century or contemporary, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 9 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few stains on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in places, cut strands with ... morea few missing beads 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 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 venera
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20% SALE YORUBA SHANGO FETISH WAND 15"
MY PARTNER HAS COLLECTED ETHNOGRAPHIC ART(PRIMITIFSTUFF) FOR 40 YEARS AND DURING THAT TIME I PURCHASED MANY PIECES FROM HER. THESE ARE SOME OF MY PERSONAL ITEMS THAT I AM SELLING OFF NOW. THEY ARE ALL LISTED AT A VERY LOW STARTING BID-AT LEAST HALF OF THE GOING EBAY ITEMS THAT ARE SIMILAR. WOW! THIS IS A RITUAL YORUBA SHANGO WAND. NICE CARVINGS,FETISH PIECE,OBVIOUS SIGNS OF USE- HUGE 15" WITH STAND NICE LAYERED RITUAL PATINA
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN WOOD STATUE - EGBADO CLAN OF YORUBA IN SW NIGERIA-MUSEUM PCE.
This is a beautifully carved authentic antique African wood carving that at one time was on loan in a collection at the Amherst College Museum in Amherst. Massachusetts. It was carved by the Egbado. A clan of Yoruba people in the eastern area of Ogun West Senatorial District, Ogun State, in southwest Nigeria, Africa. The Egbado changed their name to Yewa in 1995. It was most likely carved in the late 19th century. It's in remarkable condition for it's age, there is a small piece broken from his left ear, otherwise he's intact. He has a beaded belt and necklace. He stands 13" tall. Insurance will be added to this shipment. Thank you for looking. Please Note: MA residents will be charged sales tax. Thank You.
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Venavi Ketu (Benin) - Ibeji, Yoruba, Dan, Fon, Voudù, African doll, Punu, Ewe
Venavi Ketu- Benin Venavi female Ketu from Benin close to Nigeria border. Fine figure with a perfect symmetry of shape. Work of a master-carver. Hard wood with a really smooth patina. Face features obliterated from years of handling, feet lost for cerimonial purpose. Height: 25.5 cm- Dated: about 1940/50 Museum quality figure. Shipping Worldwide: 10 $ 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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ASHANTI AKUABA - Fertility doll (Ghana) - Akua'ba, Venavi, Ibeji, Yoruba, Dan
Akua'ba- Ashanti doll from Ghana A terrific. Old, sweet, and sincere Akuaba doll collected on field in Kumasi region. The dark stain of the surface has been well worn over time. Adorned with old beads. Perfect condition for the age. Height 31.5 cm- Dated about 1940 Museum quality figure! Shipping Worldwide: 10 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or Money bank transfer IBAN Pubblicato con
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Yoruba Ibeji Pair of Twin Figures Nigeria African SALE Was $250
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Pair of Twin Figures Nigeria African, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. x 3.5 inches W. 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, wear. Chips, stains, shallow cracks, chipped mouth in male figure, Additional Information: These fine Yoruba ere Ibeji are carved in a unique ... morestyle that emphasizes the interesting headdress indicating hair on the female and a cap on the male. Also their feet and set separately rather than both on a rounded base. Both have scarification on either side of the face. Each figure shows the wear of numerous washing and traces of the indigo blue powder that was applied to the figures as an offering and as a cosmetic. The Ere Ibeji will be fed. Washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. On special days such as the twin s birthdays, ere Ibeji cult days, mothers will at times go the market place and sing and dance with the Ere Ibeji. They would be honored by other women with presents and money given to them in recognition of their special status as a mother of twins. Ere Ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair. Ere Ibeji are carved as small children with adult attributes as to sex, breasts and hairstyles as a result they are fixed in time as children and as adults. Further Readings:R. F. Thompson: Black Gods and Kings: Yoruba Art at UCLA. Los Angeles, 1971) M. H. Houlberg: Ibeji
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African Art-- Nigeria,Yoruba. Efe/Gelede Mask, carved wood
Efe/Gelede festivals honor the secret power of women
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** Fine Tribal Statue YORUBA / Nigeria **
Art Afrique Dimensions: 21.3 inch/ 54 cm Weight: 2.8 kg Material: wood Country: Nigeria! display bases and stands are not included! Yoruba xsell2 here all autions or all shop articles
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Talk Now Learn Yoruba Language Tutor Software & Audio
Preferred Method of Payment is PayPal Shipments Outside of USA may or may not be Subject to your Country's Customs Duties/Tax 30-Day Return Policy. Full Refund Money Back, including Shipping, if Unsatisfied or Defective. Standard, Expedited Domestic(Next Day) and International Shipping Via UPS, DHL, FedEx, or USPS Shipping Fees Start at Free or $2.88 Domestic, From $19.95 Worldwide, and Canada From $14.95. Insurance included_ Talk Now Yoruba Features: Talk Now! is the world's best selling language learning CD-ROM series for beginners. Used by more than eight million people to date. It's ideal for travellers, holiday makers, business people, school children, students and families. Anyone beginning to learn the language will find the disc indispensable. Anyone over 10 years will find the disc indispensable for improving listening. ... moreUnderstanding and spoken language skills. There are nine topics: first words, food, colors, phrases, parts of the body, numbers, time, shopping and countries. The games and quizzes included on the disc ensure that users have fun whilst using the disc. Without realizing that they’re learning. The"intelligent" software feature remembers words you get wrong and targets your weak points. Each question that is answered correctly increases the user’s score- get an answer wrong and points will be lost. There are 1800 points in total to gain from the disc. A full score earns the user a'Gold Award' Each topic contains listening practice. An easy game, a hard game, a printable dictionary as well as the opportunity to record your voice and hear how you sound in comparison to the two native speakers who tutor the user throughout the Talk Now! course. Talk Now Features: Nine topics: first words. Food, colours, phrases, parts of the body, numbers, time, shopping and countries. Speech recording compare your voice with native speakers. Two quiz levels to test what you've learned. Earn points and m
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Yoruba Mask Gelede Face with Fine Hairstyle On Stand Nigeria African Mask
Title, Yoruba Mask Gelede Nigeria, Type of Object, Gelede mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Encrustation, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H x 5.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Hole in one eye. Chips in places, stain, Additional Information: A mask in the form of a human face with exaggerate and caricatured eyes. Nose, and mouth with ... morescarification on cheecks. The surface shows traces of indigenous use and good age. This mask belongs to category of Gelede masks used by the Yoruba people from Nigeria and Benin(former 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 da
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Ado Ide Brass Medicine Gourd Nigeria Yoruba Osun Oshun
Ado Ide Brass Medicine Gourd ~3-4"
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EARLY 20th CENTURY YORUBA PEOPLE IFE TERRACOTA HEAD - FROM NIGERIA 01
You are bidding on a Rare and Old Early 20th Century YORUBA PEOPLE IFE Terracota Statue of a Figure's Head. With amazing design details. From Nigeria. PLEASE NOTE that when I bought these pieces it was represented that they were"19th Century or earlier" They really look old but I can say that they are at least early 20th Century. 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 ... moreto compare them to the Ancient Greeks and their impressive pantheon. Yoruba deities are known as orisha, and the high god 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 de
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Old vintage Yoruba figure staff shango NICE LOOK n ibeji mask
Untitled Document welcome! PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS You are bidding on a vintage GREAT LOOKING Yoruba shango. It is 21 inches tall. Well carved and decorated please see pictures. Very nice piece. 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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YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND NIGERIA #2230 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND#2230 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Pigment. Size: 15.5" 39.4 cm) Tall. Item: 2230. Condition: Good considering age and use. Some chips and damage, see images. The Y-shaped Shango staff forms. Sculpted in relief, are used in special festivals and processions, followers of Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder, carry dance wands, called oshe shango, depicting a female devotee with Shango's symbol, the double-headed axe. Shango is thought to control the great powers of nature as one of the orisha, or gods. Shango. Who controls thunder, is associated with the expansion of the Oyo empire in western Yorubaland. The historical personage Shango was a descendant of Oranmiyan and the tyrannical fourth king of Oyo. Oral traditions maintain that he was despot, coerced into surrendering his crown and committing ... moresuicide. His supporters denied his death and declared that he had become a god, merged with the forces of thunder and lightning, which they call down on their enemies. The Shango legend illustrates a significant aspect of Yoruba orisha: they are not idealized. Shango was a sacred king but he can still be presented as a remorseless despot whose need for control overstepped the boundries suitable to political authority. In his attempt to control mystical and magical powers. He was unable to master them, and was eventually controlled by them. Once a mortal, Shango did not die, but he commands great powers of nature as an orisha. In dreadful storms he hurls flashes of lightning upon those who do not respect him. These thunderbolts take the form of ancient stone axes that are exposed on the surface of the earth after heavy rains. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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YORUBA BOWL FETISH W/3 FIGURES** HUGE** 22" X 16"
I have recently purchased a number of TRIBAL items. I will sell all for a GREAT PRICE as I purchased them at a low cost. These are listed at least 40-50% under comparable items. They are all unique ritual items. THIS IS AN AMAZING* BEAUTIFULL YORUBA RITUAL BOWL FETISH STATUE W/3 FIGURE ATTACHMENTS-LOVELY PATINA- NICE PIECE. 22" QUITE OLD AND A REAL PIECE OF UNIQUE ART-EVEN NICER THAN SHOWN- SELLING FOR UNDER 1000% WHATOTHERS SELL FOR! i'VE SEEN ONE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THIS SOLD FOR $700
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Arts of Africa - Yoruba Ibeji Twins - Nigeria (Pair)
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 vest 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 ... moregenerations. 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”
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Genuine Vintage Ceremonial beaded hat,Fila, Orikogbofo, Yoruba, Africa,
Authentic Old Used Yoruba Beaded Hat Dimensions Circumference- 53cm(20.92) Height- 15.2cm(6" Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE Yoruba Blue Beaded Hat/Fila This is an authentic old used hat. Do not confuse this hat with cheap copies that are sold on eBay, please view the numerous photos of this piece to ascertain it's authenticity. Yoruba proverb: The head that wears a cloth cap strives to wear a velvet cap; the one that wears a velvet cap strives to become a king. Roughly translated it means everyone hopes for a better tomorrow. This proverb gives an indication as to the standing of a man who would be the owner of a hat such as this. Beads were traditionally used as currency and symbol of wealth. This gives some indication as to the social standing and status of the owner of this fila. This beaded fila/hat showcases intricate ... morebeaded design– not an inch of fabric can be seen as the whole fila has been covered in intricate beading. Ensuring that this a work of outstanding craftsmanship and beauty. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE Although the condition is quite fair. There are obvious signs of usage that can be seen in the inner fabric of the fila. Grains Of Africa always endeavors to provide our customers with the highest degree of satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing high quality items at a reasonable price. Please check our feedback and bid with confidence. Why not check out my other items! and be sure to add me to your favourites list! Thank you for bidding. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Vintage Yoruba Healing Staff (Opa Osanyin or Opa Erinle),rare ,Museum Quality
Osanyin Wrought Iron Healing Staff Dimension; Height- 40.6cm(16" Width- 15.2cm(6" This is an Osanyin healing staff. It is dedicated Osanyin deity– a Yoruba Ifa god that is responsible for herbalism. Good health and the discouragement of witchcraft. The staff has a central bird surrounded by smaller birds. The birds are representative of the power of women. The women are seen to have two sides; positively awon iya wa“our mothers” or negatively aje, witchcraft” The central bird is said to represent Orunmila, which is the deity for order and stability. Its purpose here is to bring about stability and order thus ensuring that the women use their powers positively. The fact that the Osanyin staff is made out of iron is quite significant as iron is considered to have some powerful energy due to the force used to forge it. The staff would ... morebe used by a babalowo in various ways one of which would be to place it next to the person that was ill. The Osanyin staff can also be often found outside the babalowo’s home. This Osanyin staff is an authentic item which although is in good condition show signs of oxidization caused by use. Grains Of Africa always endeavours to provide our customers with the highest degree of satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing high quality items at a reasonable price. Please check our feedback and bid with confidence. Why not check out my other items! and be sure to add me to your favourites list! Thank you for bidding. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us
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TRIBAL AFRICAN YORUBA ANCESTOR FIGURE NIGERIA BENIN EX DR JUSTIN COLLECTION
Large Yoruba Ancestor Figure- Benin Mid 20th Century. Original Wood. Pigment, patina Height 76.2cm( 30in) Ex-Dr. Justin Ph.D Collection. Tuscon, AZ; field collected in the Republic of Benin, 1978. Ex-Kirincich Collection. Tuscon, AZ, 2008 Catalog No. 1978.002.006 or 1978.008.006 found on base(7th numeral illegible) 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. The present example is an exceptional mid 20th century work that was field collected in Benin(the Yoruba live in both South West Nigeria, Benin, Togo and other coast areas) Some of the most elaborate court art in Africa comes from the country of Benin(once called Dahomey) home of the Fon ... morekingdom, and from western Nigeria, home of the Yoruba and Edo kingdoms. Benin City, in Nigeria, is the capital of the Edo-speaking people. The art of the Fon kingdom incorporates animal imagery, symbolically associated with royalty and with proverbs that reinforce moral laws and the power of rulers. Since the seventeenth century, Yoruba-speaking peoples have been organized in a series of kingdoms. Much Yoruba art is made in association with deities known as orisha, each associated with particular iconography. The subject sculpture displays native repairs to the base, back, and sides of face. Good condition with natural wear, age cracks(all stable) erosion on the crest, and significant wood compaction on the underside of the base. Scarifications along the face and body. Appropriate of age, origin and medium. Please note this remarkable Yoruba figure was acquired by Robert Kirincich from Dr. Neil Justin. Ph.D. in 2008. Dr. Justin is a retired anthropologist and film maker whom has led over 23 safaris throughout Africa. Kirincich met Dr. Justin through the anthropology department at the University of Arizona and noted his collection included superior objects and early w
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VENAVI FON Couple (Togo) RARE - Ibeji, Ewe, Dan, African doll, Ashanti, Yoruba
Venavi Fon couple from Togo Terrific couple of Venavi female/male from Togo. Fine carved details. Work of a mastercarver. Simply stunning. More than hard to find in this quality and style. Hard wood, adorned with ankle beads, washed patina. Height 18.5/ 17.8 cm- Dated unknown Shipping Worldwide- 7 $ Low starting price for a stunning rare couple 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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Ashanti Akua'ba doll (Ghana) RARE - Ibeji, Venavi, Dan, African doll, Yoruba
Akua'ba- Ashanti doll from Ghana An old. Sweet, and sincere Akuaba doll collected on field in Kumasi region. The dark stain surface has been well worn over time. Repainted after every use. Adorned with old beads. Height 30.5 cm- Dated about 1965 Shipping Worldwide- 7 $ Low starting price for the quality All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Other interesting items online. Thanks Pubblicato con App di eBay
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BEAUTIFUL OLD YORUBA PEOPLE STATUE OF FEMALE FIGURE HOLDING URN- FROM NIGERIA
You are bidding on a Rare and Old YORUBA PEOPLE wood statue of a Kneeling Female Figure Holding an Urn. With amazing carving details, from Nigeria. 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 god is Olorun. No organized priesthoods or shrines exist in honor of Olorun, ... morebut 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 the Gelede society. This sect is devoted to Yemoja, the mother of all orisha(a
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SHAMANS DIVINATION MAGIC STAFF YORUBA AFRICA LIBATION SACRIFICE
A FINE POWERFUL MAGIC SHAMANS DIVINATION STAFF WITH TRACES OF SACRIFICIAL LIBATION. NOTE: ON CLOSE UP, A BEAUTIFUL ENCRUSTED PATINA WITH TRACES OF FUR ARE NOTICEABLE, THIS IS A RARE EXAMPLE OF AN AUTHENTIC ETHNOGRAPHIC RELIC WORTHY OF ANY MUSEUM COLLECTION MEASURES: 10X 1 INCHES MOUNTED ON METAL BASE $ 20.00 INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL EASY PAYMENT WITH OUR PAYPAL. PLEASE BE SURE TO TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER FINE AUCTIONS. ===============Happy Bidding===============
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YORUBA IFA DIVINATION BOARD WITH INTRICATE CARVINGS AND TAPPER
THIS HIGLY DECORATIVE IFA DIVINATION BOARD IS MADE OF VERY HARD WOOD IN NIGERIA AND MEASURE 15 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES THICK I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A BEAUTIFULLY CARVED PIECE. THE STARTING BID IS 419.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE I HAVE ADDED A VERY NICE BELL TAPPER TO THE AUCTION BUT THE PRICE HAS INCREASED.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf%60%60%3E-1417a77e290-0x104-
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YORUBA AGERE IFA FIGURE WITH BOWL BIRD COVER NIGERIA
FOR AUCTION AN AGERE IFA DIVINATION FIGURE WITH A BOWL AND BIRD COVER MADE IN NIGERIA THIS FIGURE IS MADE OF VERY HARD WOOD AND MEASURE 20 INCHES TALL BY 9 1/2 INCHES WIDE BY 7 INCHES AT THE BASE THIS FIGURE AND OTHERS I HAVE ON AUCTION WERE PURCHASE FROM A REPUTABLE ANTIQU HOUSE IN FLORIDA AND CAME FROM AN COLLECTOR WHO TRAVELED THROUGH AFRICA DURING THE 1950'S THE STARTING BID IS 279.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST.PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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A LEOPARD HEADDRESS FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This is a sculptural leopard headdress from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Has a spotty leopard with a jaunty tail. Sculptural from all angles. Would have sat on top of a dancers head. As a mask. Has a pleasing asymmetry. The patina is lightly developed. In good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. width 24cm height 24cms or 9 1/2 inches 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 weZ will happily refund the difference as we have no interest in making a profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over ... more£80 we will add a tribally used object as a gift. The quality of which depends on the price of the auction item. We normally can post items within 3 days of payment and will always try to be as quick as possible. But if we have a busy week, the item is quite large or we are travelling it can take longer. Please contact us if you are needing an update. We only sell items that have been used in traditional tribal life and practice and have been dealing in African tribal art for over 15 years. Please get in touch if you have any problems or customer service needs and we will try our best to solve any issues or requests. Good luck in your bidding and thanks for visiting Tribalspace.
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Superb Yoruba Ceremonial Mask Nigeria
Superb Yoruba Ceremonial Mask Nigeria Weight:400g Length: 25cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome.
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Exquiste Yoruba Mask, Nigeria / Santeria
Throughout Yorubaland. Human figures are represented in a fundamentally naturalistic way, except for bulging eyes; flat, protruding, and usually parallel lips; and stylized ears. Within the basic canon of Yoruba sculpture, many local styles can be distinguished, down to the hand of the individual artist. Today, Nigeria is structured by a number of cults. The Gelede cult pays homage to the power of elderly women. During Gelede festivities. Helmet masks carved in the form of a human face are worn. On top of the head there is either an elaborate coiffure or a carved representation of a human activity. The masks of the Epa cult. Which is connected with both the ancestors and agriculture, vary enormously according to the town in which they appear. The mask proper, roughly globular, has highly stylized features that vary little; but the superstructure, ... morewhich may be four feet or more in height, is often of very great complexity. Generally, they are worn during funerals or rites of passage ceremonies and characteristically they are composed of many elements– usually a human-face helmet mask topped by an elaborate standing figure. When not worn, these masks are kept in shrines where they are honored with libations and prayers. Beautifully carved mask. Materials: wood. Measurements: 11" in height by 8" width by 12" at depth
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Lot 21, Ere Ibeji Female Twins with Protective Green Beads, Yoruba/Santeria/Ifa
Here is a fine example of Ere Ibeji Female Twins with red protective beadsNigeria. Measuring 9" by 3" 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 vest or shown with raised sandals, indicating possible royal connections. ... moreThe 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. PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. I SET EBAY TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN A CASE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals.
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Lot 91, 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. JUST REDUCED FROM $89. PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. I SET EBAY TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN A CASE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS. Measures 15" in height by 4" at width. Sits on a wooden base. From base. 16"
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Lot 28, Collectable / Antique Opon Igede / Ifa /Yoruba / Nigeria / Santeria
Within the Yoruba pantheon of deities known as orishas. The deity known as Ifa is the deity of divination solves problems, provides comfort, and explains the ways of the gods. Individuals take direction and consolation from the Ifa diviner– the Babalawo(the father of secrets” whom they have consulted to resolve a particular problem or simply provide a psychological‘tune-up’ When not being used the Ifa priest keeps the ritually important divination equipment in a large lidded bowl called by the Yoruba‘opon igede’ This particularly well preserved and finely sculpted opon igede is a classic example of Yoruba carving with traditional symbolic imagery worked in relief. Measures 12" at length by 5" at width by 8" at depth. Tribal scarifications seen on both cheeks. Outstanding intricate carvings throughout the figure. Carved approximately ... moreearly to mid 1980's.
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