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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States Used in the Gelede dance of the 'mothers,' these masks represent the positive forces countering nocturnal 'bad' witches causing human suffering. Reflecting ... morelocal traditions, these masks resonate with the artistry of ancient Ife's sculpted heads.
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Free Shipping Location: Des Moines, United States Yoruba Dance Mask. Nigerian Yoruba Dance mask with excellent carved details highlighted with vibrant colorants. Material: Wood, colorants.
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$50.09 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Ade Oba King's Crown. Weight: 0,5kg.
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$34.98 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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$61.36 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany An Authentic African Yoruba Skeleton Statue Nigeria. make Supersized seem small. Get images that.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States These mask s were carved in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The mask style is known as a Gelede and features beautifully carved colorful faces ... moreand interesting carved hats. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$109.30 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Yoruba People. Gong Currency. Nigeria, West Africa. Hand-forged Iron.
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$34.98 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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$39.38 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$45.08 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Old Tribal Yoruba Sango wand --- Nigeria. Condition: See Pictures.
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$40.47 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Old Tribal Yoruba Mask --- Nigeria. Condition: See Pictures.
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$39.77 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Hand-carved from wood, this original statue depicts a mother and child in a traditional pose.
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Carved Bird on Top Red Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePaint, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 12 inches. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in the back of bird. Crack in one side of the headaround ear, chipped ears, nose, and chin, scratches i places, stains from water around base in the interior, Additional Information: A Yoruba Gelede Mask with carved Bird on Top. The bird as well as the mask are painted in red with traces of blue. Yellow and green painting which means the mask has been painted several time. This mask belongs to the category of Gelede masks. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including birds. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worship. The bird is considered as the messenger who plays the intermediary role between humans and gods. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers, good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness,
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God ... moreShango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$20.05 Shipping Location: Bronx, United States EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD- 5 SHILLINGS- L.1958. CONDITION AS PER SCAN. SCARCE NOTE. DON'T MISS. REGISTERED COMBINED WORLDWIDE SHIPPING 4 $ EXCLUDING ... moreISRAEL. SHIPPING TO USA. RUSSIA, INDIA, SRI LANKA AND CHINA IS AVAILABLE VIA ARAMEX COURIER ONLY. COST IS 34 $.
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Free Shipping Location: United States He is known for his powerful axe. He is considered to be one of the most powerful rulers that Yorubaland has ever produced. Chango - God Of Fire, Thunder, ... moreLightning And War Sculpture. Color: Cold Cast Bronze.
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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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$28.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This Hausa basket was traded to the Yoruba tribal people who embellished it by sewing on rows of cowrie shells and applying a strip of leather around ... morethe top rim of the basket and a round piece of leather on the bottom outer base of the basket.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Chandler, United States Vintage Yoruba Beadwork Beaded Crocodile Wall Hanging Nigeria Africa 54” Long. The beaded detail is absolutely beautiful.
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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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$123.96 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Material: Stone. make Supersized seem small. Get images that.
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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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$25.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a Yoruba made beaded wall hanging which has a handwoven fabric backing.
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$32.56 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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$100.00 Shipping Location: France Yoruba motherhood sitting on a stool. She gives the breast, which has a rectangular shape which is very rare, while two children clutch her back. Linked ... moreto the powerful Ogboni society among the Yoruba Egba.
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$20.05 Shipping Location: Bronx, United States EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD- 5 SHILLINGS- L.1958. CONDITION AS PER SCAN. SCARCE NOTE. DON'T MISS. REGISTERED COMBINED WORLDWIDE SHIPPING 4 $ EXCLUDING ... moreISRAEL. SHIPPING TO USA. RUSSIA, INDIA, SRI LANKA AND CHINA IS AVAILABLE VIA ARAMEX COURIER ONLY. COST IS 34 $.
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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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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Superb hand made African glass Bead work Sash Diviners Belt by the Yoruba tribe Nigeria decorated with crocodi les diamond shape etc. the back is covered ... morewith fabric.Shells all around the belt can be hanged. Displayed on the floor or on a piece of furniture, amazing vibrant colors.Nice patina,minor scratches,wear,all of this showed in the pictures measures: 64" h by 9" w thanks
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$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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$100.00 Shipping Location: Canada This wonderful ceremonial object looks much better in person.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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$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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$125.20 Shipping Location: DAGENHAM, United Kingdom Yoruba People, 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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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God ... moreShango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$12.99 Shipping Location: Lehigh Acres, United States Free Gift Included" Una pieza totalmente impresionable ~ Es una antiguedad. Mascara de Ceramica en preciosos colores llamativos, Pintada a mano con ... moreuna etiqueta en dorado y las palabras escritas" Payaso de Buena Suerte" New Orleans. Mide 4" pulgadas de alto X 3 1/2" pulgadas de ancho Tiene un iman/magneto en la parte trasera para facilmente pegarlo al metal. Absolutely Stunning ~ VINTAGE"GOOD LUCK" tag attached Hand Painted Fancy Ceramic Mask. Mardi Grass New Orleans. Colorful with a magnet on back can be stack to metal. Measures 4" inches high X 3 1/2" inches wide. Good Luck Charm"
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands This bronze statue, known as a Rams head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreOur Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Nebo, United States This is a Yoruba currency tree. This item has two uses depending on what it consists of and who you are speaking with. (However, many African tribes used ... moreto consider cowry shells and beads as currency.).
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$60.10 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba art encompasses a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery. The empire of Oyo arose at the end ... moreof the 15th century aided by Portuguese guns. Expansion of the kingdom is associated with the acquisition of the horse.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Carved Wood Female Figure C. 1900 Nigeria. Note the pierced eyes and ears. The base has suffered a brake years ago. But the remaining ... morefigure has a great look and feel. Measurements: 10 1/2 inches high. These are part of a small collection of African art and artifacts of the late Phillip Budrose, Marblehead MA. These are antique and have some checks and brakes, so please look the photos over before bidding. THIS SALE IS FOR A FEMALE TWIN ONLY. U.S. SHIPPING ONLY. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-141a67446fc-0xf8-
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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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$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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$38.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba King's Crown Nigeria. Weight: 0.5kg.
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$61.36 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Ade Oba King's Crown. Weight: 1,5kg. Material: Fabric, Beads.
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$16.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is an antique Yoruba tribe handmade beaded glass bottle which was made from a tribally source glass bottle which was cover with fabric and then beaded ... morewith glass seed beads. This antique Yoruba beaded glass bottle was collected in Nigeria, Africa.
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$35.06 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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Free Shipping Location: Quakertown, United States Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa.
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$21.60 Shipping Location: Converse, United States This sculpture is believed to be from Yoruba Tribe. Measures: 10 inches tall and is of a Tribal woman It is in good condition with beautiful dark brown ... morewood. is Please see photos. Great piece of art that displays very well.
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$61.36 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Make Supersized seem small. Get images that.
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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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$50.09 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Ade Oba King's Crown. Weight: 0,5kg. Material: Fabric, Beads.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba art encompasses a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery. One of the most famous forms of Yoruba ... moreart is the Gelede mask, which is used in ceremonies to honor and appease female spirits.
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Antique Ethnographic African YORUBA Beaded CEREMONIAL PANEL Cyprea Cowrie Shell
Antique African Ethnographic YORUBA PEOPLE INTRICATELY AND COLORFULLY HAND BEADED CEREMONIAL PANEL with Cyprea CowrieShells BROWSE MY SHOPFOR MORE"UNCOMMON TREASURES" GET YOUR" HOLIDAY"AND"SPECIAL OCCASION" GIFTS EARLY WHILE THERE IS A GOOD SELECTION OFTREASURES FOR YOURSELF OR LOVED ONES! BE SURE TO ADD"HEIRLOOMHUNTER101" TO YOUR FAVORITES FOR QUICK RETURNAS NEW ITEMS ARE ADDED DAILY. ANTIQUE Very Large Tribal African Nigeria YORUBA Peoples beaded diviners panel/ belt. Ethnographic art. BEADED BELT With CYPREA COWRY SEASHELLembellishments. The Yoruba were Nomads who dominated the area west of the Niger River where they established city states headed by a leaderreferred to as an“Oba” Who was supported by a council of chiefs. The YorubaEmpire originated during the first millennium B.C.E. For centuries,Yorubaland’s ... moreeconomy was based on agriculture, arts and“trade” evidenced bythe beautiful glass beaded artwork on this“diviner’s panel” These distinctivecolorful panels were hand crafted of fabric with thousands of miniature glassseed beads meticulously hand sewn into the diviner’s panel with eachdiversified color symbolizing a different deity; the bird images refer to thespiritual power of the elderly women; the power of medicine, divination andwitchcraft. The faces on the execution are of the first legendary Yoruba Ruler"Oduduwa" The turtle and the other stylized and geometric beadworkhave other sacred and symbolic meanings. This is an excellent example ofantique Yoruba Beadwork. It is exquisitely beaded on vegetal padded fiber andcovered with a mint green fiber on the obverse of the beaded side of the panel,with a multitude of old cowrie shells around the edges. The Yoruba peoplebelieve the beadwork is a provenance of life of the divine likened to a highpriest. This beautiful heirloom measures c. 37" long by 4" wide withno beads missing that I can see. Three small beads on one of the eyes is pulledout on a fiber; but I do not like disturbing antiques; the
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Yoruba Shango Staff Kneeling Figure Nigeria African SALE Was $99
Title, Yoruba Shango Staff Kneeling Figure with Calabashes Nigeria African, Type of Object, Artifact. Staff, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 16.5 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, general wear. Pigment, scratches and chips, Additional Information: This is a well-carved staff decorated with a kneeling female figure carrying a carved calabash in each hand and surmounted with the Shango symbol. Such staffs were used as a dance wand by the priest of Shango cult. Shango. Who was once a human King, became an orisha, a God. On this staff, the devotee is kneeling, which is a position of respect, devotion, and submission. She is holding a bowl which symbolizes offerings. Shango's role is to promote life. He is known as a creator of ... morelife. The geometric structure on the top of the figure recalls the Shango symbol associated with thunder and lightening. Such staffs were used as dance wands carried at the annual festival by devotees of the Shango. The Yoruba thunder god. The staff will be danced with a dramatic mime of lightning striking the ground portraying the potential of power of the thunder god Shango" see Daniel Mato and Chelsea Cooksey. YORUBA: ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection,p. 21, fig.5) 76809* 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
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Yoruba Man's Grand Boubou Textile Nigeria Africa SALE Was $350
Title, Yoruba Man's Grand Boubou in Aso Oke Textile Nigeria Africa Superb Type of Object, Ceremonial Robe. Grown, grand boubou, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Niger, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Materials, Cotton or some combination cotton silk, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 84 inches H. x 43 inches W. Overall Condition, very 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 man's grand ... moreboubou(tunic or top)with made out of a beautiful Aso Ok cloth in blue and white with stunning embroidered motif on the chest and in the back! The aso oke textile used is made in cotton and has embroidered and opening designs. Aso oke is a ceremonial textile worn for special occasions. Including engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies for babies, chief title ceremonies, and religious holidays, both Christian and Islamic. This a superb boubou in very good condition. Robes like this were worn bunched at the shoulders. They are are called"grand bou bous. Traditionally. The extent of the embroidery on a boubou identifies the wealth of the owner. The hand-embroidered patterns in cotton with silk were reserved to the wealthiest people. See similar examples. And learn more(especially if you read German! in BOUBOU-C'EST CHIC, from the Museum der Kulturen, Basel, by Christoph Merian Verlag. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 73776* 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
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Ijebu-Yoruba Bronze Head Bell Nigeria Africa SALE Was $490
Title, Ijebu-Yoruba Bronze Head Bell Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Bronze Head bell, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Ijebu-Yoruba, Materials, Bronze/Brass, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 16.5 inches H. x 7 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Oxidation on the surface. Holes in top and in mouth, chips in base, Additional Information: This piece shares a numerous stylistic traits with a number of Nigerian ... moresocieties that can date to the past and equally to the 19 th and 20 th centuries. The protruding eyes and mouth as well as the scarification patterns are features commonly found on the Ijebu- Yoruba objects. Nigeria has a long history of casting works in bronze or brass producing works of great skill and beauty. This tradition and practice continues to the present. Marvelous works in cast in copper alloys are known in central and southern Nigeria from as early as the 7th century found at the extraordinary archaeological site at Igbo Ukwu and reaching to Ife in the 12 th century through the kingdom of Benin in the 15 th followed by a number other important bronze casting centers that bring us to the present. It is difficult to locate its origin with certainty and can belong even to a contemporary Igbo group but most likely due to size and complexity and detailing of surface design should be considered an historical object dating back hundreds of years. This is simply a superb example of the lost wax casting technique and it must be recognized that the skill of the Nigerian bronze and brass casters of today who today continue a tradition nearly 1500 years old and have not lost
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FINE ERODED CARVED WOOD STOOL UTILITARIAN ARTIFACT AFRICAN YORUBA NIGERIA ETHNIX
HAND CARVED STOOL FURNITURE YORUBA NIGERIA WEST AFRICA Type Of Object: STOOL Ethnic Group: YORUBA Country of Origin: NIGERIA Materials: WOOD. Carved. Approximate Age: 25 years. Dimensions: 18.9" x 7.0" x 8.6" OR 48cm by 17.7cm by 20.7cm Weight: 7.8lbs Overall Condition: Used. Fair. ERODED WITH A LONG LINE OF CRACK IN THE WOOD(Queens Box3#8) Additional Information: Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior ... moreto bidding or buying.
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African Bronze Figure Yoruba Warrior Primitive
African Bronze Figure Yoruba Warrior Primitive Bought in the 1950's in Lagos Nigeria. Approximately 17" x 6" x 5" Thanks for looking!
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Shango/Chango Dance Wand and Ibeji Pair, Yoruba, Nigeria / Santeria
This auction is for an Oshe Shango dance wand and Ibeji pair with protective beads. Shango measures 18" by 41/2' Ibejis measures 9" by 3" The Shango is secured on a beautiful wooden base. 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 ... morewith 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. When thunderstorms destroy much of the capital, Shango’s followers say it is the former king himself punishing the slanderers. Carved from a solid block of wood. 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 24" in height by 8 1/2"
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Antique YORUBA Nigeria Wood Helmet Ritual Mask on Custom Stand
Antique YORUBA Nigeria Wood Helmet Ritual Mask on Stand Here is an interesting find from Central Africa. It is a Ritual Helmet mask All hand carved from one piece of native wood Expressive features in traditional manner Holes on the sides are for attaching straws when used in ritual purposes Yoruba Culture of southwestern and southern in Displayed on modern black metal stand. Custom made for this specific mask Measurements: Approx. 13" x 11.5" x 11" overall the mask itself. 19" high on the stand Condition: Fair/Good overall. Please, see photos below. Minor scratching. Nice patina. Chip on one of the ears. Age crack on the top. Minor bug evidence and roughness on bottom edge. Nice display It can be shipped without the stand. Upon buyer request Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better ... moreidea about this beautiful piece We Will Combine Shipping When Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome Please take a look at the other items we have on sale now. Please. We will add new listings at least once weekly. So be sure to drop in! You never know what you might find! If you do not agree with any price, let us know your suggestion. We guarantee not to pass up any reasonable offer! Also, if you are not sure about an item, feel free to ask us as many questions, as you want! Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost. No handling charges We describe the items with the best of our knowledge and ability. So to avoid any misunderstanding, and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information Take a look at the other items we have for sale now and please keep visiting Thank you! and call me for free.
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Yoruba Beaded Figure of Soldier /Warrior Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Figure Soldier Nigeria African Type of Object, Beade sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Beads, cotton cloth, cardboard, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 27 inches H. x 7 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, small loose threads throughout with a few missing beads in top and tunic's sleeves. Dust, dirty on beads, stains, traces of glue, Additional Information: An ... moreinteresting Yoruba beaded figure carrying a riffle. Wearing beaded tunic and short, over-embroidered with beads of vibrant shades of red, green, silver, with a headdress in the form of a high crest. He is wearing a magic amulet around the neck. The importance of the soldier is demonstrated by the generous application of beadwork and by its colors and geometric designs, which have significant symbolic roles in Yoruba art and culture. Such figures could have been used as a shrine piece, displayed in a warrior or soldier's house. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. 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. I have examined this figure and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 75616* 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
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Yoruba Ancestral Figure from Nigeria 41" Tall
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Yoruba Ancestral Figure COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Nigeria TRIBE: Yoruba DIMENSIONS: Approximately 41" Tall. 13" Wide and 7" deep MATERIAL: Painted Wood OVERALL CONDITION: Fair to Good condition. Small scrapes and chips. Right ear is repaired. Large cracks on back that were repaired. Loss of pigments. ADDITIONAL ITEM INFORMATION: Figures. Many brightly painted were placed on altars in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies. Additional Helpful Information We examine our pieces carefully and try to describe any damage we find in our listings.Please look carefully at the pictures we supply. They help show the condition and any damage the piece may have. Remember cracks, splits, loss of pigments and bug damage are not uncommon and shows use and age Your bid is a binding contract. Please don't bid if you don't ... moreintend to pay. If you are making an offer pleases include your zip code so we can figure our shipping costs. We accept Visa. Mastercard, Discover, Paypal. Please Note: We do not not accepts personal checks. No exceptions. Items are available for pickup by appointment. All orders are shipped within 3 business days after payment is received Packaging your fragile piece of art requires special attention and we do our best to make sure your piece arrives in good condition. Item will be shipped via Fedex ground All orders are insured If the box your art arrives in. Is damaged, please note it on the shippers receipt and inspect contents before accepting shipment. Return policy: We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Simply return item within 14 days of receipt. You must return item in original packaging in same condition as it was shipped. We will refund the full purchase price minus our shipping cost. You are responsible for paying the return shipping charges. You must insure the item when returning the item. We do not work on Saturdays.Sundays& holidays. All e-mails received during these days will be answered on the next working day. We apologize for any inconvenience this m
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African Aso Oke Cloth Fabric Handmade By Tribal Yoruba People - Nigeria
Greetings. Thank you for your interest. I am proud to offer Aso Oke Cloth Fabric which was Hand Woven and Hand Sewn By Tribal Yoruba People of Nigeria. The Yoruba people hand weave long strips of fabric which are then sewn together to make up the larger textiles pieces. Men have traditionally done the weaving in Yoruba culture but some Yoruba women are begining to weave also. These weavings are traditionally used for special ceremonies like weddings. Name givings, funerals, births and other religious ceremonies. This large Aso Oke Cloth textile specimen measures 78 inches long by 50 inches wide. This specimen is in excellent overall condition and would be great worn as a wrap or shawl. This specimen would normally be used and or processed farther for crafting purposes such as constructing clothing items, table cloths, drapes, pillows or wall ... moredecor from- these pieces look great stretched and framed and even as throws on couches and chairs. There is really no end to the great items which can be made from these Mud Cloths! Very nice, interesting Afican textile fabric for any craft person to create with or for home decor. Feel free to email me for more pictures. I love to combine shipping so please be sure to check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. I accept PayPal. See my'Me' page for more information. Be sure to add me to your!
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SUPERB ANTIQUE YORUBA IBEJI CARVED WOODEN TRIBAL FEMALE TWIN FIGURE W/ BEADS
THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTED FROM THE U.K. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Dimensions. Condition, Postage& Payment Details- most of the information you will need is here on this page but please get in touch if you don't find what you are looking for. Condition& Dimensions More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Postage& Packing For your peace of mind and mine items will be sent fully insured. I will be posting from WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER to FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER so please make payment as early as possible. Ideally within 3 working days. PLEASE be a little patient with the post- I will get them posted asap but I work on my own, often have a fair amount to post and I do pack carefully. I also post in the order that things are paid for. Any delays by the postal services either at ... moremy end or abroad are rarely my fault. I always post out at the latest 3 working days after receiving cleared payment but sometimes an item is slowed up by a backlog of post or delayed whilst being processed through customs. To give you an idea it generally takes about 3-7 working days within Europe and 9- 14 working days to the U.S. rest of the world. If speed is of the essence then I can use a courier(PARCELFORCE etc. but prices for couriers start at around £30/ £40GBP for the very smallest object and VERY quickly escalate depending on size. Weight and destination. Please note also that there has been a considerable hike in postage prices by the Royal Mail this year. I add on very little, often not enough to cover the packaging materials, so the price I quote really is as fair as possible. UK: 1st Class Recorded Delivery(insured to £50 only) £5.10 GBP. UK: Special Delivery: £7.95 GBP. Europe: Royal Mail Signed For Airmail: £13.85. This figure includes £2.60 for insurance over £50 GBP. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited tracking(depending on your country) U.S. and Rest Of World: Royal Mail Signed For Airmail: £17
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VERY OLD AUTHENTIC YORUBA IBEDJI FIGURES EGBADO REGION NIGERIA
FOR AUCTION YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF VERY OLD AUTHENTIC YORUBA IBEJI FIGURES FROM THE EGBADO REGION OF NIGERIA THIS FIGURES HAVE BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR MANY YEARS AND I HAVE DECIDED TO SELL THEM. THEY ARE NOT A PAIR BUT MIGHT HAVE BEEN CARVED BY THE SAME MAKER THEY APPEAR TO HAVE SIMILARITIES. I HAVE LISTED THESE IBEJIS WITH A RESERVED PRICE YOU MAY CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS AT the starting bid is 9.99 and buyer pays shipping cost payment through paypal within one day after final sale
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STRIKING SHANGO STAFF FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This well-used Shango staff comes from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria Carried as a dancing wand during ceremonial occasions. Delightful. Finely executed carving work. Adze marks. An authentic tribally-used artefact in good condition. Wear and tear marks in keeping with such well handled item. We guarantee that this is a tribal object. Height 42 cm.
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PR VINTAGE 1950 EBONY WOOD HAND CARVED NIGERIA AFRICAN TRIBAL ART YORUBA BUST
PR VINTAGE 1950 EBONY WOOD HAND CARVED NIGERIA AFRICAN TRIBAL ART YORUBA BUST SHIPPING HAS GONE UP AGAIN JULY 28 AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO TRY TO SAVE YOU $$ BUT I WANT YOU PURCHASE TO ARRIVE SAFELY. I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF YOU EVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE EMAIL ME AND WE WILL WORK IT OUT. NO RESERVE. 2 HAND CARVED EBONY WOOD YORUBA AFRICAN TRIBAL ART BUSTS THAT ARE HAND CARVED. ORIGINAL LABELS ON BOTTOM 4 1/4" TALL. I HAVE NOT OILED THEM. THEY ARE AS PURCHASED IN 1950 IN SEATTLE. WASH, YE OLE CURIOSITY SHIPPE. THEY ARE WONDERFUL AND WILL SHINE UP WITH WOOD OIL. YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE $$$ GOOD LUCK BIDDING. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER ITEMS. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. BUYER TO PAY $11.00 SHIPPING WITHIN 4 DAYS OF AUCTION END. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COST PRIOR TO BIDDING. THANK YOU FOR ... moreLOOKING AND GOOD LUCK.
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Yoruba Musician Drummer Eshu Shrine Figure Africa SALE Was $490
Title, Yoruba Musician Drummer Eshu Shrine Figure Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, feathers, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 27 inches H. x 7 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in encrustation and in base, Yoruba Musician Eshu Shrine Figure Drummer Additional Information: Standing male figure wearing a carved suit and playing a drum with ... morea large chignon hairstyle with long tail down to the back. There is a couple of small fihures standing on the base. The male is blowing a flute. This well used figure comes from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows much handling and evidence that it was worn down through time as the figure has been receiving ritual substances over the years and remains of pigment( white and blue indigo) and feathers iare still seen on the surface with traces of encrustation over the body. Thefigure represents Eshu(Esu) The Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Also known as Elegba. He is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses us or directs us to avoid dangers. Eshu(Esu) manipulates creative energies. Communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. He can become invisible, appear in an instant, and mystify us by her actions or appearance. Elegba(Eshu) is known through a number of symbolic motifs. However the long hunterâs braid reflects the power and potency that Yoruba ascribe to long hair. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. R
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Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask with Figure and Snake On Top Africa
Title, Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask with Figure and Snake On Top African, Type of Object, Helmet mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Paint, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. x 9.5 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, age cracks and chips in plaes, Additional Information: A well carved helmet mask topped with a carved male figure holding a snake's ... morehead. The mask comes from the Yoruba people. The surface is smooth and shiny and shows traces of paint and pigment. The mask presents details and images commonly found on Gelede masks. Thus. This interesting mask belongs to the category of Glede masks. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worship. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by
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Yoruba, African Hat Ornament With Cowry Shells and Two Crude Wooden Figures
Yoruba. African Ornament With Cowry Shells and Two Crude Wooden Figures. Was probably part of a hat. 7 inches high and 5 inches in diameter
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Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Doll with Skirt African
Type of Object, Carving. Doll Country of Origin, Nigeria People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, cracks in head and base. Wear in places, Additional Information: A Female ibeji figure. Yoruba people. Nigeria. Mid twentieth century. 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 Dagan and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by Cameron. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha and are ... moreto 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 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. 74547* 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
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Yoruba Divination Tray Face Nigeria Africa SALE Was $210
Title, Yoruba Divination Tray Carved Wood Face Nigeria African, Type of Object, Divination object. Tray, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 13 inches H. x 10.75 in diameter, 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, face of Eshu damaged. Cracks and hips, traces of pigment, Additional Information: Carved trays like this are used by a ... morepriest-diviner(known among the Yoruba as a Babalawo) during divination directed to prevent illness or forestall bad luck. Yoruba Ifa oracle trays are marked by the head of Eshu. Which is positioned opposite the diviner. The circle on the back serves a unique ritual function. It is fed once a year by the members of a secret society. During this act of feeding, it gives increase Ase(power/energy/life force) to the diviner and increases the power of the divination. It is also used in some questionable acts, such as using divination for negative purposes. Recommended Reading: For a number of examples of these trays. See"THE YORUBA ARTIST"Hans Witte article. I have examined this piece and agree wih the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 73419* 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
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Yoruba Ibeji Female Twin Figure Nigeria African SALE Was $215
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Female Twin Figure Nigeria African Type of Object, Sculpture. Carving, doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Beads, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, seond half 20th century, Dimensions, 9.75 inches H. x 2.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear, Yoruba Ibeji Female Twin Figure Nigeria African Art Type of Object: Sculpture Ethnic Group: Yoruba Country of Origin: Nigeria Materials: Wood. Pigment, beads, cowrie shell Approximate Age: second half 20th Century Dimensions: 16 inches Overall Condition: Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have ... morebeen 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: The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues
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Lot 118, Authentic Egba Abeokuta Ibeji Male & Female Pair, Yoruba / Santeria
Here is a fine example of an exceptionally carved Esie Igbomina Ere Ibeji Male and Female pair. Measuring approximately 10" by 4" Carved mid to late 1960's. Similar pair can be found in the Encyclopedia of Ibejis by Fausto Polo, page 130. When the carving of the Ere Ibeji is completed. The artist is given a feast and payments 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 ... moredressed 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 generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals. 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.
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GothamGallery Fine African Art - Nigeria Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures
Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Outstanding African Nigeria Yoruba Ibeji Twin Dolls Inches: Height: 13.25 Inches Centimeters: Height: 33.5 Centimeters Measurement Dolls Only- Both Similar Material: Wood. Pigment, Metal, Beads Estimated Age: Early- Mid 20th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Famous Ibeji carvings stylized static form fertility use aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Worn areas, chips and scrapes, lost of pigment, age cracks, overall condition good. Thank you ... moreand please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Yoruba people are concentrated in large urban centers. They live in southwestern Nigeria and south of Benin. Yoruba art varies remarkably according to area and the individual carver. The Ibeji statuette is a minor art form. The incidence of twin births is extraordinarily high among the Yoruba people. But so is infant mortality. If it happens, a carver must be called to make a small image, Ere Ibeji, of the dead twin of the same sex. Thus the Ibeji are Yoruba memorials to twins who have died. Twins are believed to be the children of Shango, the god of thunder and lightning. They are also thought to possess supernatural powers and share the same soul. The mother treats the image as though it were a living child, feeding it by smearing egg on its lips, washing its face, and making clothes to it. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them
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Yoruba Currency Shovel Head Custom Stand Nigeria SALE Was $210
Title, Yoruba Currency/Forged Iron Shovel Head on Custom Stand Nigeria Type of Object: Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 24 inches H. x 17.5 Inches W. Overall Condition, poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted surface. Chips in edges, Additional Information: Forged Iron'shovel' currency is found throughout the northeastern region of ... moreNigeria. Forged out of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 69196* 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 y
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Yoruba Kneeling Figure Holding Bowl Opon Igede Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Kneeling Figure Holding Bowl Opon Igede Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid-20th Century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 6.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks split in bowl. Shallow cracks in places, chips, old insect damage arrested Additional Information: An important sculpture of kneeling female with bowl from the Yoruba. With traces ... moreof blue and red pigments and with surface showing much handling and good age! Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to life. Equally so are those arts given over to social purpose reflecting not only the social stature of the person who owns it but equally their tastes. In the northern Ekiti region among the Yoruba containers known as Olumeye are carved most often in the shape of a rooster were placed in front of a female figure who is shown kneeling in position of submission and offering. The bowl was used to serve cola nuts to elite guests. The high hair crest is a style known as irun agogo is as noted; âa recent bride or. As a priestess, or as a priestess married to an orisha, a deity in the Yoruba pantheon.â(Fagg and Pemberton; 1982:134) She wears a protective amulet on her neck attached to a strand of large beads and has bracelets on her wrists. The interlaced pattern on her arms may be a local style of scarification and these decorative patterns that cover her body reflect her beauty and as noted by Drewal(1980:15) carry erotic overtones. Facial features are carved with naturalistic detailing as are her pointed
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Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Topped with Female Figures and Snake Africa
Title, Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Topped with Female Figures and Snake Africa, Type of Object, Helmet mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Paint, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 12 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in one side in the back. Chips in places, Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Surmounted ... morewith carved kneeling couple of femal figures, a bowl and a snake. The surface is smooth and shiny and shows traces of paint and pigment. The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worship. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. M
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African Antic Art - a fine YORUBA IFA TRAY with nice used patina - NIGERIA
YORUBA- NIGERIA Ifa divination tray mid XXè- 10.23" 26 cm Very hard wood FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf%60%60%3E-1421edeba56-0x108-
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Exquiste Yoruba Gelede 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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3 TRIBAL ART EXHIBITION CATALOG RATTON PARIS DUFOUR TEKE SONGYE YORUBA KONGO
3 EXHIBITION CATALOGS. Ausstellungkataloge. GALERIE AFRIQUE. PARCOURS DES MONDES 2009 35 Objekte werden beschrieben(französisch) GALERIE CHARLES WESLEY-HOURDE 2009 62 Seiten(französisch) INHERITANCE OF MASTERS. Brüssel 2010 60 Seiten(englisch) Zahlreiche Objekte farbig abgebildet. Zustand gebraucht. USED CONDITION
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Yoruba Ere-Ibeji Twin Figure Female Nigeria African SALE Was $145
Title, Yoruba Ere-Ibeji Twin Figure Female Nigeria African, Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11.75 inches H. x 3.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Worn patina. Chipped ears, one repaired with glue. Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Nigeria African Additional Information: This is a wonderful standing ... morefemale Ere-Ibeji figure with brown reddish patina. And a stylized hairstyle in the form of a high chignon. 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 no
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Old & Used Opon Ifa Divination Board With Stand, Yoruba /Nigeria /Santeria
This auction is for a beautifully carved old and used Opon Ifa divination board used bya Babalawo in the Yoruba/ Santeria. Performing Ifa divination is called Ifa dida or idafa(ounte ale) Ifa dida/ Idafa is performed by a Babalawo or Iyalawo or iyanifa(an initiated priest or priestess) Babalawo can be translated as"father of the secrets" while"Iyalawo" mother of secret} or sometimes"Iyanifa" means"mother that has Ifa(i.e. its blessing) The babalawo or iyanifa provides insights about the current circumstances impacting the life of a person requesting this information and provides any necessary information to aid the individual. Awo is a reference for devotees in Orisa worship. It includes Babalawos. Iyalawo, Iyanifas, Babalorishas, Iyalorishas and even uninitiated devotees. Please note: traditionally a women ... morehas not been initiated into Ifa priesthood. Since a women only receives a partial amount of Ikin. In the USA a small sect of worshipers has initiated women into Ifa. But these initiations are not recoqnized by most Ifa practitioners. Only by a group who is only grand in its name. Measures 12" X 15" INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PRICES HAVE INCREASED BY THE POST OFFICE. IF ACTUAL SHIPPING PRICE IS UNDER WHAT THE BUYER PAID I WILL REIMBURSE THE BUYER THE DIFFERENCE. IF OVER I WILL TAKE THE LOSS.
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ANTIQUE Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Necklace, Shoulder Bag / Pouch From Nigeria
Greetings. I am proud to offer this rare. Antique, Yoruba made, seed beaded diviner's necklace, shoulder bag/ pouch which is decorated with seed beads on the front and hand woven fabric on back. This museum quality specimen also features antique European glass beads. This beaded specimen comes from Nigeria, Africa. The pendant measures 10.5 inches long by 9.5 inches wide and has very intricate beadwork and great colors. The beaded neck strap measures 38 inches long. Please feel free to email me for additonal pictures. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple buys so be sure to check out my eBay store. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your ... moreintentions. I accept Paypal. See my eBay'ME' page for more information and some great links. Be sure to add me to your!
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Antique African YORUBA currency/money belt OLD!!
ANTIQUE AFRICAN YORUBA MONEY OR CURRENCY BELT. ALL ORIGIONAL AND PRESENTS VERY NICELY. THANKS FOR LOOKING!
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2 Antique Yoruba Tribal Currency Brass Rings
2 Antique Yoruba Tribal Currency Brass Rings. In very good condition. Please check out my other listings. Your satisfaction and feedback are greatly appreciated. 1?RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E%3B1%3F-142f0017ba4-0xfd-
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Yoruba Gelede Mask Published, Museum Exhibit SALE Was $790
Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 10 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, animals with broken horns. Chipped nose, ears, mouth and edges, Yoruba Gelede Mask Two Tusked Animals Nigeria Africa Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited ... moreat the South Dakota Art Museum Published in: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 30, p. 43. Additional Information: Various forms of animals carved on Gelede masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during festivals. If the identification as a Gelede mask is correct then this mask surmounted with two tusked horned animals on the top would represent a particular attributes identified with these animals. Unfortunately the identity of the animals remains unclear. Gelede masks are danced by the Yoruba who live along the boundary between southwestern Nigeria and present day Benin(Dahomey) Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. During other ceremonies when Gelede dance they can represent ideal virtues such as courage, royal actions or manliness. When Gelede appear,
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Old Bena Lulua Mask with Headdress. Songye Yoruba Luba Baule Dan Lega Yaka
Rare old Bena Lulua Mask with headdress. The Lulua(luluwa) people are in fact a collection of small groups whose home bordered by the larger Luba state and the related and. With whom they share a very similar culture, history, and language. Lulua masks, artifacts and figures are hard to get nowadays as their people's art vanishes with time. From my collection here is a rare, used in the village and striking old mask from the Lulua. The raffia and wicker hood from the headdress still intact. In my educated guess I estimate this mask to be 40 to 50 years old. An unrestrained and overwhelming looking mask! It measures 17 inches from north to south, not including the headdress. Stand not included. Thanks for looking!
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Yoruba Grand Boubou Royal Robe Nigeria Africa SALE Was $290
Title, Yoruba Grand Boubou Robe Mn's Gown Agbada Nigeria, Type of Object, man's gown. Robe, tunic, boubou Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Materials, Cotton. Or combination cotton and silk, Approximate Age, second half 20h century, Dimensions, 47 inches L. x 89 inches W. x 35 inches Shoulder to shoulder 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 embroideries around the neck and in the ... morecenter left side of the boubou. Woven or fabric flaws and stains in small places. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A wonderful boubou also called Royal Robe or man's gown coming from the Yoruba people and also found among the Hausa. Works and motifs on this boubou are more likely of Yoruba origin. Among the Yoruba and Nupe such robes are named"Agbada" and used as prestige costumes. This is a part of a outfit worn by men on special ceremonies. These robes. Worn bunched at the shoulders, are called"grand boubous. The present boubou is made out of cotton cloth. Wild silk and decorated with superb embroidered motifs around the collar and on the chest and the back in wild silk. A delightful boubou with elaborate embroideries and in good condition! It would stand well in any collec
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Antique African Carving Yoruba Woman figure Wood Carving Nigeria Twin Figure
Very old Carving from Yoruba tribe. This might have been a twin sculpture. Size is 10.5 inches. Look at the photos. This is really a cool item. I never noticed as long as I have had this item but their might have been a repair on the base a long time ago. Priced to sell for the holidays. Don't miss out! More on Yoruba Twins: Ere Ibeji were 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 ... moreblue 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. Happy Bidding!
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Nigeria: African Old Tribal used Yoruba protection figure
African Old Tribal used Yoruba Protection figure. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 26 cm. ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm. Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. castings of leaded bronze. Ibo sculpture is subject to rather strict rules: the figures are generally frontal. Symmetrical, and upright, with legs slightlyortions are true to
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Yoruba African Wall Sculpture, Mid-Century Jere Style
Vintage hand-fashioned twisted iron representation of the African continent.
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African shamans carved divination tapper? Yoruba LUBA HEMBA KUBA Baulé Igbo
carved shamans divination tapper? Early 19th century or earlier, length approx. 40cm(approx. 15.75" shipping within EU: 8 Euros overseas at lowest possible shipping rate- Iroke Ifa? appareil pour la divination' probablement du 19e siècle. Mais plutôt fait avant. Hauteur environ 40cm livraison dans l'UE: 8 Euros- möglicherweise'Instrument zur Wahrsagung' Iroke Ifa? Geschnitztes Bein, wohl 19.Jhdt. aber eher früher, Länge 40cm Versand nach Deutschland/ CH: 8 Euro Versand innerhalb Österreichs: 5 Euro.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2Bf7%60%3E-14307af9bb8-0xfe-
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an antique brass bell pendant Yoruba Africa
an an tique brass bell pendant from the Yoruba Africa the bel is excellent for a necklace and is in very good shape brass colored and ready to create a necklace the size is 55 mm total
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Classic Opon Igede with Lid / 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 approximately 23" at length by 6"
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an old granulated gilded bronze biconical bead yoruba african trade #72
A superb. Old, granulated& gilded bronze biconical bead made by the Yoruba people-each tiny metal circle& ball is placed on the bead one-by-one-meticulous and painstaking work! Wonderful patina! A great bead for the jewelry designer and the collector! The first photo shows all 7 beads available for purchase-each bead is $9. These are costly beads to make and to buy, and they are SO worth it! Approx. 31.5-35.5 mm between perforations. 11-12 mm in diameter at center Use this amazing. Old Yoruba granulated& gilded, bronze bead in your jewelry designs, or add it to your collection of trade beads! Please note: The photos are highly magnified therefore. Every tiny detail is made huge. In person, most flaws are not even noticeable. Please refer to the measurements I provide to determine the true size of the beads. We do our utmost to ... moreensure accuracy of color however, please be aware that color rendition varies with individual computer displays. You may shop for 7 days before paying. If you email and let us know that you wish to continue shopping/bidding. We combine shipping for multiple items however, please email and let us know when you've finished shopping so that we may combine all items on one invoice and adjust the shipping cost accordingly. For international buyers we offer eBay's Global Shipping Program. Please click on the"Shipping and payments" tab next to the"Description" tab above to estimate costs for shipping and any import fees for your country. Please note that the Global Shipping Program does not allow the seller to combine items for shipment. PayPal payment only: Please leave 5 star positive feedback if you're pleased with your shopping experience at Silk Road Beads. If you're not pleased with your purchase. Please email us first before leaving negative feedback, or opening a case, so we may resolve the issue to your satisfaction-we want you to be happy with your purchase. Thank you! Please email with any questions you may have. Thanks for looking. Please
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25 old granulated gilded bronze round beads yoruba african trade #75
A wonderful group of 25 granulated. Gilded bronze rounds made by the Yoruba people-each tiny metal ball is placed on the bead one-by-one-meticulous and painstaking work! Great beads for the jewelry designer and the collector! Approx. 6-8 mm between perforations. 7-7.5 mm in diameter Use these amazing Yoruba gilded. Bronze beads in your jewelry designs, or add them to your collection of trade beads! Please note: The photos are highly magnified therefore. Every tiny detail is made huge. In person, most flaws are not even noticeable. Please refer to the measurements I provide to determine the true size of the beads. We do our utmost to ensure accuracy of color however, please be aware that color rendition varies with individual computer displays. You may shop for 7 days before paying. If you email and let us know that you wish to continue shopping/bidding. ... moreWe combine shipping for multiple items however, please email and let us know when you've finished shopping so that we may combine all items on one invoice and adjust the shipping cost accordingly. For international buyers we offer eBay's Global Shipping Program. Please click on the"Shipping and payments" tab next to the"Description" tab above to estimate costs for shipping and any import fees for your country. Please note that the Global Shipping Program does not allow the seller to combine items for shipment. PayPal payment only: Please leave 5 star positive feedback if you're pleased with your shopping experience at Silk Road Beads. If you're not pleased with your purchase. Please email us first before leaving negative feedback, or opening a case, so we may resolve the issue to your satisfaction-we want you to be happy with your purchase. Thank you! Please email with any questions you may have. Thanks for looking. Please visit often and add Silk Road Beads to your favorite sellers list! We appreciate your business!
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BUSTE YORUBA ART AFRICAIN AFRICAN ART ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
Provenance: Nigeria Dimension: 35 cm Poids: 2.265k g 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 emballages
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Antique African carving wood figure woman Yoruba Tribe Estate find NR
We bought out the contents of an old timer in Far Hills NJ. This was one of the items in his home. This measures 10 inches tall. There are cracks in the wood from age. I am fairly sure this is an old piece. The gentleman who died was in his early 90s. This is offered without reserve. Buyer pays shipping. Thanks
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SUPERB old YORUBA ceremonial staff, carved figure on iron snake
SUPERB old YORUBA ceremonial staff. Carved figure on iron snake Excellent piece of Yoruba art with dark. Shiny patina! origin: Yoruba people. Nigeria provenance: German collection material/ process: wood. Rattan, hand-forged iron dimensions: height: c. 77 cm condition: all imperfections exactly as seen on illustrations shipping fee/ Versand/ livraison: US$ 24.00 All items shipped to the USA or to any other country outside the European Union will be automatically shipped by registered mail without any surcharges. Items may be combined to save shipping costs within a listing period of ONE WEEK only unless other plans have been negotiated in advance. PAYMENT METHODS/ mode de paiement: PAYPAL- European standard bank transfer(IBAN/BIC) Ueberweisung fuer Bieter aus allen EU-Laendern. NOTE: Payment is due within 10 days. gsrx_vers_526(GS 6.6.6(526)
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3 Wall Hangings Representing Yoruba Egungun African Tribal / Folk Art on Burlap
3 Wall Hangings Representing Yoruba Egungun. Ancestry Worship- Believed to be from Dahomey, Africa. Measurments are app. 31 X 14" EKPE, 33 X 13 and 34 X 16"
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African Medicine Container/amulet, probably Yoruba in make.
African Medicine Container/amulet. Probably Yoruba in make. Small gourd with cotton string wrapping, cowry shells and small pyrite like decoration, Three copper wire legs woven into cotton, skin stopper. Identification as Yoruba is tenative. Purchased in a lot with other Yoruba objects. Similar to a bottle identified as Yoruba in the British Museum. Appears to be empty but skin stopper does not come out easily and contents have not been examined. 8 inches high and 3.5 inches in diameter.
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Yoruba-Ekiti Epa Helmet Mask with Figures on Top Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba-Ekiti Epa Helmet Mask with Figures on Top Nigeria African Type of Object, Helmet mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba Ekiti, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 36.5 inches H. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large crack in the back of the mask fairly repaired but stable. Shallow cracks in places, pigment worn away in places, chips and ... morescratches, Additional Information: Epa masks are the largest masks danced among the Yoruba-Ekiti people of northern Nigeria. Most probably among the central Ekiti. In fact Epa are examples of some of the largest masks used in Africa being carved from a single piece of wood that can weigh up to sixty pounds or more. This superb example of a helmet mask is more than 36 inches in tall and would be worn over the head of the dancer to rest on his shoulders covering the head completely so that he would see by looking out of the open mouth. This example of an Epa mask would add its visual authority to any collection. Among the Ekiti Yoruba. The Epa festival celebrates life and abundance and the unity of the village and honor the families and lineages who own and sponsor the mask and bask in a kind of reflected glory. They celebrate the life of honored elders and reinforce the corporate structure of the community. Epa masks appear within a heavily symbolic and choreographed performance during which three different large Epa masks appear in sequence. This mask represents JagunJagun or Ogun, both powerful men who display virtues much admired by the Ekiti. They represent principles given
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RARE Antique African Bronze Oil Fertility Figure Oil Burner Yoruba Africa 19 C
RARE Antique African Bronze Oil Fertility Figure Oil Burner Yoruba Africa 19 C RARE Antique African Bronze Oil Fertility Figure Oil Burner Yoruba Africa 19 C Please look to Sotheby's Catalogues. Miller's& Carter's price guides for similar This impressive Lost Wax sculptural vessel was made by the Yoruba group of Nigeria. The Yoruba peoples of Nigeria have what is probably the longest extant artistic tradition in Africa. The nation state is comprised of numerous subsections that were joined historically by the rise and collapse of the Ife(12th to 15th centuries) and Benin(13th to 19th centuries) polities. Each of the sub-kingdoms– including Oyo. Ijebu and smaller units towards the west– had their heyday, and are loosely united through language and culture, although they still retain a measure of independence in terms of their ... moreartistic traditions. The Yoruba are sedentary. Agriculturist and hierarchical, and are ruled by hereditary kings known as Obas. Access to the supernatural world is supervised by a very complex arrangement of priests and spiritual intermediaries, who straddle the cosmological border between the tangible realm of the living(aye) and the invisible realm of the spirits and the hereafter(orun) The creator of the world is Olodumare– the source of all ase(life force) and his spiritual minions include all manner of spirits, gods and ancestors who can be appealed to or appeased through human intermediaries. Most Yoruban artistic heritage is designed to thwart evil spirits, and to placate or honour those that bring good fortune to the populace. Without contextual information. The function of this item is uncertain. Given its dimensions, it is likely to have occupied a ritual role, This is an impressive piece of African art. Condition: Very good Purchased at: Tribal Art Auction Made in Africa c1800s or earlier Height: 29 cm Weight: 2810g Please check out our other NO RESERVE Antique auctions on now! Pick up is OK CHEAP POSTAGE QUEENSLAND $10 up to 25 KG(cubic/physical weight- via courie
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African Tribal Art, Yoruba Preist Ceremonial Crown ,Ritual, Beadwork
Hand made Priest Crown. The thoughts and actions of each person in Aye' the physical realm) interact with all other living things. Including the earth itself.
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YORUBA IBEJI TWINS Nigeria Pair African Art Collectibles
Normal 0 false false false Normal 0 false false false YORUBA IBEJI TWINS Nigeria Pair African Art Collectibles· Measures: 1: 12” High x 4” Wide x 3” Deep#2: 11 ¼” High x 3 ¾” Wide x 3” Deep· Dark Brown Wood colors with Blue and Off-white Pigments· They both seem to have both male and female attributes· Normal wear for old pieces· Normal age cracks with old wood· Not sure of the age but appear to be very old· Phenominal Pair of Ibeji Twins I will be offering many pieces from my personal collection. CHECK BACK OFTEN. I have a passion for these items and each piece is a Powerful Treasure. If you are looking for a particular type of piece just ask. I might have one. I will list a wide range of prices. So everyone can add to their collection. Info about Yoruba and Ibeji Twins: The Yoruba are a major ... moreAfrican ethnic group; in their culture twins are traditionally very important beings. In the Yoruba language"ibeji" literally means"twins" Carved wooden figures made to house the soul of a dead twin are also called ibeji. These wooden figures. Six to ten inches high and carved with the family mask, are often well tended. The Yoruba people believe that this care and tending helps ensure the survival of the other twin. In the Yoruba traditional religion, there is a deity that represents twins called Orisha Ibeji or Orisa Ibeji. Traditionally. When twins were born, the parents would visit a Babalawo, meaning, father of mysteries" to find out their wishes. The first of the twins to be born is traditionally named Taiyewo or Tayewo, which means'the first to taste the world' this is often shortened to Taiwo, Taiye, or Taye. Kehinde, the last to come" is the name of the last-born twin. These are what could be called"celestial" Yoruba names; names due to birth circumstances. The child after the twins is called"Idowu" regardless of the sex, a boy or a girl. Alaba" is the one after Idowu, either a boy or a girl, which is usuall
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YORUBA SHANGO SPOON - NIGERIA
This is a very well carved wooden spoon from the Yoruba Shango of Nigeria.19 inches long.
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YORUBA DIVINATION TAPPER #2231 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA DIVINATION TAPPER#2231 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Size: 11.75" 29.8 cm) Tall Item: 2231. Condition: Condition: Good. Considering age. Some chipping and damage from use. See images. As part of a ritual carried out to predict the future. Yoruba diviners beat tappers such as this against special trays. The sound is meant to attract the attention of Ifa, the deity associated with divination. 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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AN ENIGMATIC PAIR OF YORUBA-FON MAGICAL OBJECTS BENIN-NIGERIA
TERRACOTTA-IRON CHAIN-PIGMENTS COLLECTED COTONOU NINETIES ACCORDING TO THE OLDER I BOUGHT IT FROM A PROTECTION AGAINST THIEVES BEAUTIFUL STRANGE OBJECTS! 18-23 CM HIGH DATED MID 20 TH CENTURY
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MASK, 2 PIECE HELMET MASK FROM THE YORUBA OF NIGERIA
WONDERFUL OLD MASK FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF NIGERIA. IT IS A HELMET MASK WORN ON TOP OF THE HEAD. IT IS CARVED IN 2 PIECES WITH TYPICAL YORUBA FACES ON ALL SIDES. THIS IS A TRUE COLLECTIBLE MASK. SIZE: 11.5" high x 12" wide.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3F4f%3E-1438e3b42b4-0xf0-
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AFRICAN METAL CURRENCY FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE, NIGERIA, AFRICA
WONDERFUL METAL CURRENCY FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF NIGERIA. AFRICA. COLLECTED IN AFRICA IN THE EARLY 1990'S SIZE: 15" high x 7.5" wide
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Yoruba Diviner Beaded Bag Ifa Nigeria African SALE Was $150
Title, Yoruba Beaded Diviner Bag Apo Ileke Ifa Nigeria African, Type of Object, artifact. Beadwork, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass Beads. Cotton cloth, cardboard, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 33 inches x 13 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, one strand cut. Missing beads, dirt on cotton cloth, Yoruba Beaded Diviner Bag Apo Ileke Ifa Nigeria. African Additional Information: ... moreA yoruba bag embellished with glass beads with a design of a human face in the ceter. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ifa diviner, something akin to a priest. Worn by Babalawo(diviners) beaded bags such as this are known as Apo Ileke Ifa and would hold the diviner's chains or cowrie shells that would be tossed onto the ground and interpreted by the diviner. Yoruba diviners have been seen dancing with beaded bags like this during the annual Ifa festivals. 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. Yellow and green beads are associated with Ifa. Black and white beads with Eshu, red and white beads are also for Orisha Shango. The blue is associated to the royalties. 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. 74852* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Di
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YORUBA WOODEN DIVINATION BOARD (Opon Ifa) - NIGERIA
YORUBA WOODEN DIVINATION BOARD( Opon Ifa) NIGERIA Dimensions: 14.25 inches x 10.75 inches x 1.25 inches This divination board( Opon Ifa) has extensive signs of age and ritual use. It is oval in shape and carved with a many Yoruba figures on the outer rim. Some of the figures represent Eshu. The messenger deity who acts as a medium between the human and spirit realms, specifically to Ifa, the god of divination. The center of the board is depressed to accommodate the various sacred materials used in the divination process. The divination board comes with a custom-made stand.
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Venavi Ewe (Togo) - Ashanti, Ibeji, Yoruba, Fon, Yombe, African doll, Voudù, Dan
Venavi Ewe doll" Togo" Classic example and original Venavi female doll from Togo. Vogan region. Really smooth patina. African wax dress, hair and shoes black painted, african trade beads on the neck and ankle, face features smoothen. Height: 20 cm- Dated: unknown Shipping Worldwide: USA 15 $. European Community 13 $. Italy 12 $. Rest of the world 22 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Pubblicato con.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2Bf7%60%3E-143ac3f8279-0xf8-
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Tall Yoruba Figure. Possibly a Certain Kind Of Ibeji? Songye African Doll Tribal
On offer from a private collection; a tall 12.5" Yoruba sculpture. Possibly related to Ibeji dolls? Nicely carved with a dark surface. Original beads still attached. There is what looks like an old label under the foot with the numbers 8844 in red? The large size is rare maybe a prestige gift item? A nice 20th century example with NO RESERVE! Please ask all questions prior to bidding; sorry no returns. Posted with.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf52%3E-143ac87327d-0xfc-
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Venavi Fon (Benin) - Zwillingsfigur, Ibeji, Yoruba, Fon, Punu, Yombe, Voudù, Tiv
Venavi Fon couple from Togo/ Benin Terrific couple of Venavi Fon female/male from Togo/Benin border. 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: USA 15 $. European Community 13 $, Rest of the world 22 $ All the questions are welcome. Answer asap Payment by Paypal or money bank transfer IBAN Other interesting items online. Thanks
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Akuaba doll (Ghana) - Ashanti, Ibeji, Yoruba, Fon, African doll, Kumasi, Dan
Akua'ba- Ashanti doll from Ghana An old. Sweet, and sincere Akuaba doll collected on field in Kumasi region. About 1968. 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- USA 15 $. Europe EEC 12 $. Rest of the World 22 $ 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
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VINTAGE AFRICAN YORUBA CROWN SEEDBEAD LIFESIZE SEED BIRD MUST SEE MULTI COLOR
UP FOR BID: VINTAGE AFRICAN YORUBA CROWN SEEDBEAD MAMA BIRD ON TOP/LOTS OF MULTI COLOR BIRDS AROUND THE CROWN ONE SPOT BEADS HAVE COME LOOSE MEASURES 13 1/2 TALL AND ACROSS THE OPENING IS 9 INCHES VINTAGE CONDITION/OVERALL IN GOOD CONDITION VERY HEAVY NOT SURE OF AGE LISTING OTHER NATIVE AFRICAN ITEMS WILL SHIP SAME OR NEXT DAY WHEN PAID FOR ALL ITEMS I LIST ARE INSURERD ALL ARE SHIPPED PRIORITY IF ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL PRIOR TO BIDDING ITEMS ARE TO BE PAID WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER AUCTION ENDS UNLES STATED OTHERWISE THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING AT MY AUCTIONS. Check out my!Be sure to add me to your! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT I WILL LIST NEXT.
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Yoruba Nupe Grand Boubou Riga Robe Nigeria African SALE Was $350
Title, Yoruba?NupeGrand Boubou Riga Robe In Aso Oke Textile Nigeria, Type of Object, Grand Boubou Robe. Costume, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba or Nupe, Materials, Cotton. Rayon, possibly silk Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, sleeves: 81 inches x shoulders:39 inches x Tall: 44 inches Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, tears/seams. Loose stitching, Note: We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A superb Boubou made in Aso Oke ... morecotton cloth and decorated with elaborate and complex embroidered motifs. Usually such a tunic would come with pants and hat. These parts of the outfit are missing. This is a stunning piece of African costume still in good condition. These robes are usually worn bunched at the shoulders. Are called"grand boubous Riga. In the absence of the matching pants, one may use any pants to wear with this boubou. For similar examples see: Sieber's AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVE ARTS. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NEW YORK. See also similar examples, and learn more(especially if you read German! in BOUBOU-C'EST CHIC, from the Museum der Kulturen, Basel, by Christoph Merian Verlag. 75383* 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 a
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Beaded Crown Yoruba Adenla Nigerian Africa SALE Was $190
Title, Beaded Crown Yoruba Adenla Nigerian Green and Red Africa, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton fabric. Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 10 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, hanging strands mostly severed. Indigenous repairs to beaded crown surface, Additional Information: The right to wear crowns ... moreis limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by he senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(diety) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for
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Lot 66, Superb 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. 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 17" in height by 6" at width by 8 1/2" at depth. REDUCED FROM $229
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Lot 55, Ibeji Male & Female Twins with Protective Beads. Yoruba /Santeria / Ifa
Here is a fine example of Ere Ibeji Twins with blue(Yemaya) green(Ogun) protective beads. Yoruba Nigeria, measuring 10" 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 ... morepossible royal connections. The responsibility of caring for the ibeji is borne by the mother and female family members of subsequent generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. 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 539, Exquiste Ibeji Male & female Twins with Beads. Yoruba / Santeria / Ifa
Here is a fine example of Ere Ibeji Male& Female Twins with protective beads. Yoruba Nigeria, measuring 10 1/2" by 3 1/2" 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 ... morepossible royal connections. The responsibility of caring for the ibeji is borne by the mother and female family members of subsequent generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. 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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Pre-1900 Yoruba or Benin African Brass Pestle Venerable Compounding Implement
Pestle. Ancient old. Rich, tactile a medical pharmaceutical collectible treasure- irreplaceable 11.35 Flat Rate Insured U.S. Mailing Authentic Antique Image please see all our unusual and interesting ethnographic auctions on eBay now
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Yoruba Ibeji PAIR of Twin Figures Stand Africa SALE wAS $370
Title, Yoruba Ibeji PAIR of Twin Figures Nigeria African, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 12.25-13 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, wear. Chips, Additional Information: These fine Yoruba ere Ibeji are carved in a unique style that emphasizes the interesting headdress indicating hair on the ... morefemale 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 washings 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 Images of the Yoruba, African Arts, vii/1, 1973, pp. 20-27, 91-2 M.
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Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Red Face Nigeria Africa SALE Was $390
Title, Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Red Face Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Nogeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Paint. pigment Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. x 9 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, cracked beard. Scratches, dents and chips in places Additional Information: A wonderful Yoruba helmet mask depicting a male head with carved beard and red scarified face. This piece belongs to the category of Gelede mask. 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. ... moreMost âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multicolored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a number of days with different dance forms and movements. When performing the masks dance as a coordinated pair often with mirror-like movements during in an athletic and vigorous dance that often interacts with the audience. Their energetic dance steps will often kick up the dust so that they appear to float above the earth and the anklet bells that they wear reinforce the rhythm of the music. Recommended Reading: Hans Witte. Local Styles i the Yoruba Art Collection of the Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal.A Closer Look. Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal, 2004 I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 75819* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay si
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Modern Authentic Yoruba Beautiful Red Parade Mask Nigeria Circa 1970 - 1990
modern AFRICA mask presumed Yoruba 15.05 Flat Rate Insured U.S. Mailing please see all our unusual and interesting ethnographic auctions on eBay now.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2Bf7%60%3E-143d6ce4be4-0xe2-
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2 Antique African Copper Beads & Twisted Wire Bracelet Currency African Yoruba?
Antique African Copper Beads& Twisted Wire Bracelet/Currency African Yoruba? THESE ARE TWO OLD AFRICAN BRACELETS. IT IS WRAPPED WITH A BRASS WIRE WITH BLACK PATINA ND HAND MADE COPPER BEADS.THEY HAVE ABOUT A 4" DIAMETER. I DO NOT KNOW TO MUCH ABOUT AFRICAN RELICS BUT THEY SEEM TO BE ANTIQUE. I BOUGHT THESE AT AN ESTATE SALE COLLECTED BY AN AIR FORCE CHAPLAIN. NOT SURE OF THE AGE OR IF THEY ARE SOUVENIRS OR ARTIFACTS. SAVE ME ON YOUR FAVORITE SELLERS LIST TO SEE MORE TO COME. SEE PICTURE S FOR THE BEST DESCRIPTIONS. QUESTION WELCOME.SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS. FAST SHIPPING.USUALLY SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY WHEN PAYMENT IS PAID. COMBINED SHIPPING OF COURSE. I SHIP COMBINED ITEMS AT LOWEST RATE POSSIBLE. ADD COMBINED ITEMS ONTO YOUR CART UNTIL READY TO PAY FOR ONE INVOICE
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ANTIQUE YORUBA SHANGO SHRINE STOOL OYO REGION [ODO SHANGO] EARLY 20TH CENTURY
THIS AUCTION IS FOR A VERY OLD YORUBA SHANGO SHRINE STOOL[ODO SHANGO] THAT HAS BEEN IN MY COLLECTION SINCE 1978 I RECENTLY DECIDED TO SELL IT. THE STOOL MEASURE 15 INCHES TALL BY 17 INCHES IN DIAMETER IS MADE OF HARD WOOD AND AGAIN THIS ITEM IS VERY OLD AND CAN NOT BE UNDER SOLD. THE STARTING BID IS 789.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE PLEASE CONTACT TO MAKE AN OFFER
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yoruba Esu Figure. Solid ebony
Beautiful& antique Yoruba Esu statue. Carved from solid ebony wood. No breaks, cracks or repairs. Gorgeous piece. Guaranteed a used tribal piece. Low price! Posted with
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Ife Bronze Head of Oni Yoruba Nigeria African
Title, Ife Bronze Head of Oni Yoruba Nigeria African Type of Object, Casting Head, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba at Ife, Materials, Brass- Bronze, Approximate Age, Unknown Dimensions, 11.25 inches H. x 5.25 inches W. x 6.5 deep, 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, some oxidation. Broken crown decoration, damage with large crack in the back of head, crack at the edge of crown, cracks and holes in neck, holes ... morein places, Additional Information: This casting head of King Oni is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The present head is a 20th Century copy modeled after the great Yoruba center at Ife dating originally approximately 1100-1450 A.D. The famous archaeological site at Ife in Nigeria produced a number of remarkable objects and bronze heads cast in bronze including the original of this late replica that was also cast in Nigeria. Ife is considered to be the center and origin of the Yoruba people. This bronze cast head is of an Oni. The ruler at Ife, who still hold sway over the Yoruba at Ife today. That this is a replica cannot be doubted, but what is important to note is that the skill of the Nigerian bronze and brass casters of today who cast this vessel continue a tradition nearly 1000 years old and have not lost their skill in producing interesting works of art. The scarification is thought to be an indicator of royals at Ife and the large device protruding from the top of the crown was thought to be made of magical plants. see close similar examples in: Nigeria Art. The Meneghelli Collection fig. B110-B111. See more information a
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Old Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, bird form attachements
Old Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Bird Crown. 20 inches high, 12 inches in diameter
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1887 SOUDAN Sudan WURNU Kaffir FILLANI Haussa MOORISH Yoruba KORAN Cavalry BRASS
Welcome to StewMart ~~~ What a GREAT GIFT IDEA! ~~~ Thank You for considering the VINTAGE. ORIGINAL article pictured. Please review all photos and read full descriptions for condition of item, contact us with any questions prior to buying/bidding. You will receive the actual article pictured. Article: This original article(not a photocopy) has been carefully removed from a larger. Bound book, Harper's New Monthly published in 1887. You are buying only the article. Not the entire magazine. SEE PICS and ZOOM in to READ and JUDGE CONDITION! Size: The antique article comprises 16 pages and 11 illustrations and its dimensions are roughly 6" x 9" 15 centimeters x 23 centimeters) IMPORTANT! Condition: Age toning. Small creases, small water stains, foxing, previous owners' margin notes, some margin tears, occasional spotting and ... moreremnants of previous binding on the edges, etc, may be present(see pictures) All of these articles are antiques-anywhere from 90 to 150 years old. Each article is extremely charming and vintage. We do not sell anything you would not be proud to collect but please keep in mind that these articles are not mint condition. Let the pictures be your guide; these are high-grade scans and show most of the imperfections. Etc. Shipping& Packaging: Every antique article comes packed in an archival polypropylene re-sealable bag with an archival. Acid-free backing board to keep your article preserved for future generations. It is then inserted into a stay-flat mailer for safe delivery to you. We ship First Class mail within 1-2 business days of payment clearance. Most items purchased Monday thru Friday will ship out the same day! International Shipping can take much longer-we cannot control how quickly another nation's delivery system operates-please be patient. We only ship Articles internationally. No other items shipped outside of the USA. Guarantee: We take pride in what we sell. All of our Antique and Rare magazine articles are 100% GUARANTEED with a full refund. Buy with confid
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Beautiful Authentic Yoruba Tribe Maiden Mask Nigeria West African Art Decor
Yoruba Maiden Mask Nigeria Africa 14 in tall 6 in wide 7 in deep Nice patina Fine facial expressions Great décor piece Stand not included
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QUIRKY RARE YORUBA TRIBE STATUE. GLOSSY PATINA . timbuktu
This is a interesting sculptural statue from the Yoruba tribe. The face has scarification detail and beautiful colour shape and has been custom mounted for gallery and collectors to display. from Nigeria. Good detail on face and body. The piece is hold a bowl and is in kneeling. The statue has Almond shaped eyes with small purse shaped mouth Unusual piece. In nice condition. Height approx 20cms Please free to e-mail us with any questions. We have no intention in profiting from postage if there is a small amount over the cost up to £2 on the bigger items that goes towards or packaging material costs, but anything over £3 difference will be refunded back to customer. Any item over 2kg's can only be sent by courier internationally as Royal mail will not except them, SORRY NO INTERNATIONAL REFUNDS DUE TO POSTAGE COSTS INVOLVED.
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AFRICAN TRIBAL BEADED CROWN HEAD DRESS YORUBA
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE White with black and red shapes. Gold beaded balls on ends of side triangles. Mid 20 th century height = 15”
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Superb Yoruba Fetish Mask Nigeria
Superb Yoruba Fetish Mask Nigeria Material:Wood Weight:910g Length:31cm Will usually ship within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment Combined postage Welcome Check my E bay shop for items.
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Bonhams African Tribal Pre-Columbian Oceanic Art May 2013 Igbo, Yoruba, Fang
Bonhams catalog“African Oceanic& Pre-Columbian Art” from auction in New York May 15. 2013. Including property tfom the collection of Marc and Denyse Ginzberg 246 auctioned items. Statues, figures, masks, ceremonial masks, adzes, spears, canoe model, bows, necklaces, gold earrings, books and more. Inka. Chimu, Jalisco, Colima, Maya, Hawaii. Cook Island. Maori, Vanatu, Malaga. Micronesia. Australlia, Mali. Tussian, Mossi, Baule, Guro, Bete, Akan, Ahanti, Igbo, Yoruba, Fang, Bemba, Yombe, Lega, Chokwe, Luba, Zulu, Kuba, Afar, Djenne, Softcover catalog size 8 ¼” x 10 1/5” 140 pages in very good condition with traces of flipping on the pages. Payment required within 5 days of the end of auction. Please e-mail all questions before bidding. All sales are final. US shipping by USPS Media Mail or Priority Mail. Safe padded packaging. Tracking ... morenumber/ delivery confirmation included. Shipping to buyer’s verified PayPal address. We will reciprocate your feedback. Thank you for looking!
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Yoruba Egungun Mask, Published Museum Exhibit Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Egungun Face Mask with Toothy Open Mouth, Type of Object, Egungun Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. Ila-Orangun, Materials, wood. Sacrificial material, feathers, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 16 Inches. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Chips. Scrapes, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett and Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum Published ... morein Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig.29, p. 53. Additional Information: This Egungun mask combines a human face with the face of a baboon especially showing the large expressive teeth of the baboon. Itâs age and long use is seen by the patina on the surface that is the result of many offerings made over the mask and the remains of fowlâs feathers that serve as witness to these offerings. The mask would be worn on top of the head with the dancer looking out of a veiled opening in the cloth covering his face. This is a classic example of Egungun mask possibly coming from the Ila-Orangun among the Igbomina Yoruba and is a true connoisseurâs object. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria masqueraders known as Egungun dance to represent and celebrate the ancestors. The Yoruba see the world of the living and the dead as a continuum with the dead ever present in the life of an individual. Their family and town. Egungun dancers completely covered in voluminous cloths or in costumes surmounted by a carved headdress appear during ceremonies honoring the ancestors, previous family
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Yoruba Epa Helmet Mask Seated Figure Published /Museum Exhibit
Title, Yoruba Epa Helmet Mask Seated figure on Top Published/Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Epa Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment(white and blue) Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 32.5 inches H. x 10.5 inches D. x 9.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, pigment fragile and flakes easily. Chips, age cracks and wear in coiffure, in figures's arms, ... morein apron;visible repair to crack around the base, in head of the mask; holes strunk with string along the rim, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum Published in: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 37, p. 50. Additional Information: Well worn Epa mask depicting a colorful female figure wearing a blue and white striped apron and seated on a large helmet(Ikiko) Various features allude to the personality of the deceased person in whose honor the mask was commissioned. In one hand she holds a staff. An indicator of rank; in the other, hand an animal horn, used to hold magical substances. When the mask is rotated the woman is shown to be sitting on a smaller head that looks out to the audience from the back of the mask. The bold carving of this mask reflects a localized style drawn from a number of sources. Before each masquerade appearance, the Epa mask is repainted by the family that owns it. Colored first with an overall application of red ochre, its sculptural details are then emphasized with a contrastin
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Ekiti Yoruba Epa Headdress Janus Helmet Mask Nigeria Africa
Title, Ekiti Yoruba Epa Headdress Janus Helmet Mask Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Helmet mask. Headdress Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 14 height x 11 width inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large crack in head. Age cracks, chips, worn patina, scratches, holes, worn surface Additional Information: This well used carved Janus mask with a transverse ... morecrest and designs on the surface has impressive faces each with a large forehead. Almond close eyes, a slightly flat nose and an open mouth with sort of lips plug in the middle. This mask belongs to the category of Epa headdress from the Ekiti people Details in the face including the open mouth with a large tooth-like linking the two lips, the big almond eyes and the flat nose are typically Ekiti. Epa masks are the largest masks danced among the Yoruba/Ekiti people of northern Nigeria. Most probably among the central Ekiti. In fact Epa are examples of some of the largest masks used in Africa being carved from a single piece of wood that can weigh up to sixty pounds or more. Our example is a helmet mask that would be worn over the dancer's head to rest on his shoulders covering the head completely so that he would see by looking out of the open mouth. See photo of a Janus Epa mask performing in the northeast of Nigeria in the book Yoruba. Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought. P. 192. and also read on carvings for Epa in Northern Ekiti, pp. 189-206. Among the Ekiti Yoruba. The Epa festival celebrates life and abundance and the unity of the village and honor the
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Yoruba or Senufo Mask with Legs Nigeria Cote d'Ivoire African
Title, Yoruba Mask with Legs Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. Ibibio or Senufo? Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 11.5 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, chips and scratches. Wear in places Additional Information: A challenging mask to identify with feet and interesting feature with downcast pierced eyes a straight ... morenose. Jutting cheeks and mouth with lip plug. The scarification on the forehead and on the cheeks recall those found on Yoruba mask. But the general form of this mask with its legs are very cloth to the masks Kpele from the Senufo people. The eyes, the projectiles on the top recall some masks from the Cross River region in Nigeria. 76055* 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 wel
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Africa Nice Mask Suku African Bakongo Fang Yoruba IBO Puno IGBO African Cameroon
THIS IS VERY NICE AND BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN MASK ANTIQUE IN A VERY GOOD SHAPE THIS MASK IS ROUGHLY MEASURED AND IT IS ABOUT 15 X 14 INCHES EDGE TO EDGE SIDE TO SIDE I HAVE FEW OF THESE GREAT MASKS I WILL LISTE THEM ON EBAY ASAP SEE MY OTHER MASKS!To See My Other Items Just Open This Link You Will See Them! http:stores.ebay.com/fastshipper2004/Statue-Figures-Masks-i.html?fsub=4681340016&sid=172168846&trksid=p4634.c0.m322 PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL MY BEST DESCRIPTON IS THE PICTURES YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES
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Yoruba Gelede Headpiece Mask with Basket Cap African
Title, Yoruba Gelede Headpiece Mask with Basket Cap African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Benin, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Paint, pigment, reed, Approximate Age, Second half twentieth century, Dimensions, 12 inches H. x 5 inches W(Basket) 8 inches H. x 5 inches W. Wood face) Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear. Chips, loose basket, Additional Information: Headpiece of a carved human head with a dark patina; with a cap in basketry attached to the mask. There is an ethnic markings on both the right and the left cheeks. The headpiece belongs to the Gelede category of masks used by the Yoruba. Probably the Yoruba fraction from Benin. 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 ... morehuman misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a number of days with different dance forms and movements. When performing the masks dance as a coordinated pair often with mirror-like movements during in an athletic and vigorous dance that often interacts with the audience. Their energetic dance steps will often kick up the dust so that they appear to float above the earth and the anklet bells that they wear reinforce the rhythm of the music. Gelede masks will also reflect local traditions of facial marking and symbolic headdress whereas this example brings to mind the beautiful and classic sculpted heads of ancient Ife. Recommended Reading: YORUBA NINE CEN
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YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE NIGERIA #2258 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE#2258 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Cloth, Beads, Pigment. Size: 9.75" 24.75 cm) Tall. Item: 2258. Condition: Good. The Yoruba are known for their extraordinarily high rate of multiple births and one of the highest in the world as regards twin birth. At one point in the past twins known as Ibeji. Were thought by the Yoruba to be evil and were quickly killed as they were considered to be monsters and abnormal. However, a cult of twins developed in which the twins were now seen to be minor deities who blessed their families with good fortune. The death of either of the twins or both is thought to be calamitous for the family that must be remedied by appeasing the soul of the deceased child through the carving of a figure put in the care of the mother who will treat the small wooden figure as though ... moreit were the deceased twin and alive. Ere ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red and blue beads as worn by this old figure around the waist. Wrists or neck 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 and as a result they are fixed in time as adults. 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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