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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Description: Representing a kneeling woman holding a bowl(the Yoruba term for this figure is Onigba Obi) This very beautiful figure finely sculpted and ... moretraditionally used to hold kola nuts used as offerings to mark the'hospitality or receptacle for the sixteen palm nuts used during certain ceremonies of divination in the cult of Ifa' The kneeling female figure represents a Sango devotee holding a bowl and kneeling in the posture of supplication. Figures of this type would typically form part of a Sango shrine ensemble usually including a ritual mortar. Stone celts, Ose Sango staffs and Shere rattles. Dimensions: 12 inches(30.5 cm) very heavy wood Condition: Excellent. New and recently carved in Nigeria. Purchased by my mum one month ago. Sadly there's limited space for it in my home.
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$18.00 Shipping Location: Somerville, United States I got this recently from a fine Cambridge, Mass. estate and I don't know much about it. It may be Yoruba?. It is about 8 1/2" high. The bird on top is ... moreabout 4 3/4" from tail to beak. It has 4 feet on the bottom.
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Free Shipping Location: Des Moines, United States Painted Gelede Mask. African Yoruba Gelede mask from Nigeria. Beautiful piece carved from a hard/heavy wood. Material: Wood, colorants. Condition: Excellent ... morecondition for age.
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$20.00 Shipping Location: San Antonio, United States The Yoruba. With a high rate of multiple births, feel that twins are very special and powerful. If a twin dies, a figure dedicated to Ibeji, the deity ... moreof twins, is carved to be the earthly abode of the spirit of that twin. The figure is nurtured by the mother and/or the surviving twin. Different hair styles, scarification, figure, shape and style of carving indicate the origin of a figure. Often dressed and fed they are highly revered. The taller of the two measures 10.5" by 5" wide. It has a crack on the left side of the face and a small crack on the base. The other also has a small crack on the base. Items of this age almost always show signs of the many years of use and handling. These twins are adorned with glass beads, cowrie shells and iron wrist rings or bracelets. The cracks are shown in the attached photos.
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$115.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany An Authentic African Yoruba Statue Nigeria. Size: 98cm.
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$73.88 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany An Authentic African Yoruba Skeleton Statue Nigeria. Size: 58cm.
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$59.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba King's Crown Nigeria. Weight: 1.0kg. Material: Cloth, Beads.
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Free Shipping Location: Springfield, United States The Ibeji is holding a coin that has the words "one half penny Queen Elizabeth II" etched on it.
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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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$46.54 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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$50.00 Shipping Location: Summer Hill, Australia This is a Yoruba ceremonial sword from the Nigeria region in West Africa. The beadwork on the scabbard is beautiful, featuring lizards or crocodiles on ... moreone side. On the other is a traditional depiction of Oduwa, the king who founded the ancient West African city of Ife in about the 13th century.
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$87.64 Shipping Location: DAGENHAM, United Kingdom Fine,rare, Iconic And Authentic Bronze Owo Ram Head "Osanmasinmi" Pendant With Ornate Necklace. Stunning and detailed bronze Ram head "Osanmasinmi" pendant ... morewith an ornate and rich necklace made from various materials.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Goshen, United States Nigerian Yoruba Crown Replacement Bird. For sale here is a replacement bird for your crown if one of yours has fallen off or gotten lost
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba Custom Stand African Type of Object, Carving.Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, seond half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 11.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear in places, Additional Information: Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba custom Stand African Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen, because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji, the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. See AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by E. Dagan and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by E. Cameron. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth, indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. 009678* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you o
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$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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$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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$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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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON ... moreAS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. 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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$36.58 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$61.36 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Size: 24cm.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States People Yoruba (Igbomina ). The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with ... morethe Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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$114.67 Shipping Location: Mooresville, United States •CAST BRONZE / BRASS IFE STATUARY – A REPLICA OF ANTIQUE BRASS AND BRONZE ALLOY STATUARY HEAD REPRESENTING A KING OF THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF THE BENIN KINGDOM ... moreIN NIGERIA. •ITEM: # LARGE IFE AFRICAN HEAD.
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$16.25 Shipping Location: Avondale Estates, United States The Crown is in good shape other than a few missing beads. It is potentially missing a strand but it is hard to tell. The top bird is a little loose but ... morenothing that will be noticeable when sitting down. This is such a beautiful and intricate piece and and amazing addition to anyone’s home!
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Kannapolis, United States Yoruba Beaded Diviners Necklace Raised Face Details Vintage. Measures 5 3/4 x 5 1/4 with a 24" drop Shipping includes insurance
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Free Shipping Location: San Francisco, United States This piece has a unique style and is a really great size.
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$86.10 Shipping Location: Atlanta, United States Hand made dagger Knife sword West Africa NigeriaYoruba Tribe
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$40.64 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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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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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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$37.69 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$12.50 Shipping Location: New Orleans, United States Osanyin Iron Herbalist Staff with Birds. Yoruba Herbal Orisha Staff. LARGE. This staff is 20 inches tall, 6 inches at its widest point. Yoruba herbalists ... moreand priests enlist the aid of Osanyin, the spirit of herbal medicines, or Opa Erinle, in their work against mental and physical illness caused by malevolent forces and individuals. The Yoruba believe the power of Osanyin is vested in a wrought iron staff, called an Osanyin staff, that is placed on altars to this Orisha.Fine collector's item.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers ... moreOffering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Outstanding African Nigeria/ Republic of Benin Yoruba Offering Bowl Figure Olumeye Inches: Height: 24.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 62 Centimeters Measurement Sculpture Only Material: Wood. Pigment Estimated Age: Mid 20th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Stylized figure kneeling post elaborate relief designs traditional Yoruba features Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $20.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Lost of pigment, chips and scrapes, age cracks, worn areas, overall condition Good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Yoruba people live mainly in the southwest of Nigeria and the south of Benin. Moreover Yoruba traditions live on as far afield as Brazil. Cuba, Haiti and the Americas in the descendants of Yoruba slaves. The term"Yoruba" is said to derive from"Yarbanci, a nickname given by the Hausa or the Fulani to the inhabitants of the Oyo Kingdom. This name was in turn introduced by missionaries from the middle of the nineteenth century, who were the first to study the Yoruba language. Prior to that, the Yoruba-speaking peoples referred to itself by the names of their different sub-groups. Earlier the Yoruba organized themselves into a large number of city-states, traditionally administered by kings(oba) who held political as well as religious power Among the various autonomous city-states, the leading place was primarily occupied by Ileff and Old Oyo. 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 f
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$125.20 Shipping Location: DAGENHAM, United Kingdom Yoruba People of Nigeria. The Yoruba form one of the largest tribes in west Africa. There are 30 million Yoruba people in West Africa. They are predominant ... morein Nigeria. 21% of the Nigerian population are Yoruba.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Early African Yoruba wooden carvings of female figures are a prime example of tribal art. These intricate carvings display the creativity and craftsmanship ... moreof Yoruba artists. The Yoruba tribe's mastery of wood carving techniques is showcased through the fine details and realistic depictions in these figures..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue, known as an Ife head, was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Yoruba are well known for their life-like sculptures. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$20.05 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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$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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$32.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy An Oba’s crown represents the highest level of authority vested in Yoruba rulers. Referred to as an ade, the bead-embroidered crown is the foremost attribute ... moreof the ruler. An oba’s crown may also be referred to as an adenla, or great crown.
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$31.30 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Condition: See Pictures.
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$40.04 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Old Tribal Yoruba Mask ---Nigeria. Condition: See Pictures.
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States Fine African Togo / Ghana Ewe Pole Sculpture. The Ewe, who live in southern Togo and Ghana are the eastern neighbors of Asante. Scarifications and added ... moreclothing and strings of beads reveal family and clan religious and social affiliations.
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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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$34.50 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States YORUBA PEOPLE. CARVED WOOD. NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA.
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$17.20 Shipping Location: Maple Hill, United States YORUBA ASO OKE HANDWOVEN STRIPWEAVE. THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF MATERIAL.
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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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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States THERE ARE LOTS OF AMULETS TALIMAN BEADS HANGING THINGS. THIS IS VERY OLD ANTIQUE ITEM AFRICAN ART TRIBAL HUNTTING TOOLS. This Way You Can Check The item ... moreand Quality of the item. THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE ITEM IS 5 lb.
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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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$17.89 Shipping Location: Tucson, United States Nice images within the design as well.
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$37.89 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom 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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$123.96 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Material: Stone. make Supersized seem small. Get images that.
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$34.85 Shipping Location: Mountainside, United States Most online research indicated that these dolls were carved to represent twin siblings.
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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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$28.50 Shipping Location: ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, United Kingdom This antique statue is a beautiful piece of African tribal art from Nigeria, created by the Yoruba people. The carved figure stands at 11 inches high ... moreand is a wonderful addition to any collection. The attention to detail and craftsmanship in this piece is truly remarkable.The statue represents an important aspect of African history and culture, and is a testament to the skill of the Yoruba artisans. It would make a stunning display in any home or office, and is sure to be a conversation starter. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique and captivating piece of art.
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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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$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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Lot 103, Old Ibeji Male & Female Pair, Yoruba / Santeria
Here is a fine example of an exceptionally carved Ere Ibeji Male& Female pair from Nigeria. Measuring approximately 10 1/2" by 3" Carved late 1980's early 1990's. 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 ... morea 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. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28e013%3F%3E%3A-14180dc79a6-0xf6-
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Vintage Yoruba Gelede Mask
Vintage Yoruba Gelede Mask in Very Good Condition.Good Paint Decoration.From 2nd Half 20th Century with Stand.One crack on base as seen in photos.
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Fine Yoruba Maternity Figure, 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. The Ogboni society brass figures. Called Edan. Are cast in pairs and attached to spikes and a chain runs from head to head to join the pair. They are worn over the shoulders of Ogboni members as sign of office or as an amulet. Large brass figures, called onile. Are carved as a pair and represent the male and female aspects of Ile. The earth Goddess. Materials: wood. Measurements: 24" in height by 5" width.
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Antique Museum Quality Yoruba Maternity Figure with Protective Beads, Nigeria
This auction is for an old collectable Yoruba maternity figure with original protective beads. This piece is estimated to be approximately 30 years old. Sits on a wooden base. For serious collectors please. Obtained through a trade from previous owner who purchased directly from Nigeria back in 1980. Measures 7" at length by 4" at width by 6" at depth.
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Superb OLD Oyo Yoruba IBEJI TWINS Statue SANTERIA African Art Nigeria
Fine Ibeji pair Yoruba Nigeria hige 11.5 inch/ Höhe 30 cm very good condtion. When the carving of the Ere Ibeji is completed. The artist is given a feast and payment as determined by the Orishas. Once the figure is brought to the family dwelling. It is placed on a shrine dedicated to Elegba with the hope that the Orisha or soul. Which was split in two parts when the twins were born, will now again reside in the figure that represents the dead twin. The sculpted figure is treated and cared for as if it were alive. It is rubbed in sacramental oil. Washed, fed, clothed, sung to and prayed to. It is kept standing during the day, and is laid down at night. Often it will be dressed in the same clothing as the living twin. Or be decorated in a beaded vest or shown with raised sandals. Indicating possible royal connections. They attend to the ... morefigure as if it was their child. They feed and wash it. The headdress will be constantly rubbed with Indigo and the body will be rubbed with red wood powder. And as a sign of dignity(in wealthy families) Some Ibedji get pearl cloaks. 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.
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Learn How To Speak Yoruba {49 Lessons} Language Course ~ MP3+PDF on CD
YORUBA LANGUAGE TRAINING COURSE TEXT + AUDIO ON CD: 49 LESSONS IN TOTAL: OVER 15 HOURS OF AUDITORY TRAINING! 381 PAGES OF TEXT! DESCRIPTION: This Yoruba Language Course consists of two parts: a COURSE MANUAL with accompanying AUDIO RECORDINGS. Lessons in the course consist of basic sentences. Variations, useful words, fluency exercises, substitution drills, response drills, grammatical notes, reading passages and review. The following materials are included: Yoruba Basic Language Course- Volume I- Course Manual. 49 Lessons, 381 pages(Adobe PDF Format) Companion Audio. 15.5 hours(MP3 Format) LEARN YORUBA! BUY THIS COURSE NOW! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Yoruba Calabash Rattle Diviner Gourd Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Calabash Rattle Nigeria African Materials, Calabash or gourd, Made In, Nigeria Traded In, Nigeria Approximate Age, late 20 Century or contemporary, Dimensions, 8 inches H. x 3 inches Diam Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, Type of Object, Ritual rattle Additional Information: A gourd with engraved motifs probably from Yoruba people. Gourd rattles such as this were used by diviners to address the spirits or by devotees of a spirit when in a procession. Small enough to be easily held in a hand they were also used by dancers to reinforce the rhythm of the dance. The holes in the neck have served to attach cowrie shells or a strap that helped carry the rattle. Gourd rattles such as this are found throughout West Africa used by a large number of people so that they can be placed as west and north to people along the Atlantic ... moreseaboard and inland. 77682* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you
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Ekiti Yoruba Ibeji figure, estate purchase
A Yoruba female Ibeji commemorative twin figure. Which looks to me like it might be in the Ekiti regional style. This example is carved with fine, restrained detail out of very hard wood, with a nice encrustation on the body, traces of blueing in the coiffure, and a belt of very old beads. I purchased it from an estate-sale"picker" in Washburn, MO. It measures 10 3/4 inches tall, 3 inches across and 2 1/2 inches deep. International bidders are welcome. But I require that they pay via Paypal.
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AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF IBEJI DOLLS FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This is an unusual pair of female Ibeji twin dolls from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Strange elongated heads. With deep inset eyes. Interesting and sculptural from all angles. The bottoms protrude. They are wearing beads around their waist. Has expressive carving style. Patina is nicely developed throughout. In fine condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 26cm or 10 inches Please view our other tribal auctions on www.ebay.co.uk using the ``view sellers other items `` button. As we calculate postage before packaging there may be a slight discrepancy in postage paid. If on receiving your item the overpaid postage is over the £2 packaging fee, please contact us and we will happily refund the difference as we have no interest in making a profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the ... morebuyers advantage. For all items ending over £80 we will add a tribally used object as a gift. The quality of which depends on the price of the auction item. We normally can post items within 3 days of payment and will always try to be as quick as possible. But if we have a busy week, the item is quite large or we are travelling it can take longer. Please contact us if you are needing an update. We only sell items that have been used in traditional tribal life and practice and have been dealing in African tribal art for over 15 years. Please get in touch if you have any problems or customer service needs and we will try our best to solve any issues or requests. Good luck in your bidding and thanks for visiting Tribalspace.
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A PAIR OF FIGURATIVE 19THC BRONZE OGBONIS FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This is a complicated pair of ogboni bronzes from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Possibly 19thC or early 1900s. Unusual styling. The woman is grasping her breasts. And the man has his hand on his heart, one hand holding a sworrd. Both have massive hooded eyes and fish like mouths. A perfect three dimensional casting. With nice details and patterning throughout. Lost wax technique which is quite a feat of craftsmanship for this size of bronze. A well developed surface. Patches of dark vert de gris. Some light high points. In good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 17 or 6 3/4 inches weighs 23 grams
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Yoruba Ibeji Female Twin Figure Nigeria Africa SALE Was $190
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Female Twin Figure Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Dolls Country of Origin, Nigeria People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, beads. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 10.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, damaged face. Crack in base, shallow crack in arm, chips, Additional Information: 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. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about ... morewhich carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. For wonderful pictures and examples, see AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC. By Dagan, and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by Cameron. 74550* 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. A
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Yoruba Big Brass Bracelet Twisted and Heavy Nigeria SALE Was $95
Title, Yoruba Brass Bracelet Twisted Large Heavy Nigeria Type of Object, Jewelry. Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Brass/Bronze, Approximate Age, Unknown Dimensions, 4 inches out diameter x 2.25 inches in diam. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, some oxidation, Yoruba twisted brass bracelet-currency Additional information: Many brass. Bronze, or copper alloy bracelets, manillas, torques, figures and animal skulls have been found in Nigeria and surrounding areas. In the past these have generally been attributed to the âLower Niger Bronze Industry,â an appellation coined by W. Fagg(1963) Bracelet forms such as this one preceded European contact. Bracelets in the similar form are published by Hans Witte. A CLOSER LOOK. Local Styles in the Yoruba art Collection of the Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal, ... more2004, p. 259, fig. 277. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 73640* 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 s
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Iron Bell Yoruba Igbo People Forged Large West African
Title, West African Forged Iron Bell Yoruba or Igbo People African Type of Object, Ceremonial Bell, Country of Origin, Nigeria or Burkina Faso, People, Yoruba. Igbo or others, Materials, Forged Iron, Approximate Age, 19th or early 20th Century, Dimensions, 32 inches H. x 9 inches W. inches W. Overall Condition, Poor to 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, rusting, Additional Information: An old ceremonial forged Iron bell! Bells such ... moreas this are found throughout sub-Saharan Africa used for many different ceremonial and ritual purposes. Metal bells were also part of religious ceremonies as they were rung by shrine priests to gain the attention of the spirits associated to that a particular shrine. This one is simple without any decoration. 77901* 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
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Birds Nigeria Museum Exhibit
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Topped with Birds Nigeria African Art, Type of Object, Crown, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Fabric, vegetal material, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches height. 9 inches diameter at Base, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, Beaded arches badly damaged with missing beads. Beads are hanging off 2 of 4 arches missing almost all beads, bent shape, Yoruba Beaded CROWN with BIRDS and HUMAN FACES. African Additional Information: Yoruba beaded crown with veil nicely embellished with multi-color beads and decorated with abstractmotifs and faces. And birds. Faces are characterized bytubular eyes and nose. Those two facial details have important roles in the life of Yoruba. Proverbs help understand the symbolism of these details: According to Moyo O.2004) The ... moreeyes are the security lamps of the head, as stated in the Yoruba proverb, Ojú lálà kan fi I só ori-the crab watches its head with its eyes. The eyes are also the drivers-Ojú latókùn ara, bójú bà fó, ókúnkún lò kú, meaning, the eyes are the body conductors, and if the eyes are blind, everything turns darkness" The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual 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 the senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, maskin
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Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Hanging Panel Bright Colors Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Hanging Panel African, Type of Object, Beaded Textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric Cardboard or Vegetal fibers? Glass Beads, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 40 inches H. x 4.75 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, Stains and traces of glue on the cotton cloth, Additional Information: A beautiful example of beaded panel decorated with ... moreplant motifs. This panel with hood at the top is identified as a diviner's hanging panel. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Cowrie shells are added as decorative and symbolic pieces. Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 75115* 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
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Yoruba Rider on Horse / Equestrian Figure Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Rider on Horse Equestrian Figure Nigeria African Type of Object, Equestrian Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 25 inches H. x 8.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Hole in head and base. Damage in the back of the coiffure, chips and scratches in places, horse ear chipped Additional Information: An interesting figure of a man ... moreriding an horse!  The figure is well carved and deserves a prominent place in a collection.  The mounted rider is a common theme in Yoruba sculpture. It was here that mounted warrior-hunters established a number of kingdoms during the 1700 s in where the horse was a symbol of rank. Position, and authority. A the  headdress the figure is wearing shows that he is a warrior/hunter. He holds the trapping in one hand and  a staff  in the other hand which indicates the figure  represents  an important person in the Yoruba culture where this piece is from.  The distinctive shape and style of the present mounted figure exhibit traits from the Yoruba art of sculpture. Figures such as this are associated to the royalty and usually represent ancestors with some degree of prestige being mounted on a horse, spiritual beings used as a messenger in the spirit world. Mounted figures among a number of the peoples of the western Sudan including the Yoruba attribute status and rank or importance to a mounted individual or one able to own and support a horse. Equestrian figures reflect the prestige and power surrounding an anim
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Hausa or Yoruba Copper Twisted Bracelet Currency African
Title, Hausa or Yoruba Copper Twisted Bracelet Currency African, Type of Object, Bracelet-Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Niger, People, Hausa or Yoruba, Materials, Copper Alloy, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 3 inches interior diam. 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, Rusted surface, Additional Information: A twisted bracelet made of copper alloy with a serpent motif. Bracelets such as this were used as currency for important transaction. ... moreTo see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 77633* 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
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AN UNIQUE PAIR YORUBA OGBONI BRONZES NIGERIA
BRONZE FORGED IRON BEAUTIFUL OLD PATINA BEGIN 20 TH CENTURY 29 CM HIGH
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STATUE YORUBA * ART AFRICAIN AFRICAN ART ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
Provenance: Nigeria Dimension: 50 x 15 cm Poids: 2.100 kg Le poids et la dimension de nos objets sont donnés à titre indicatif pour vous permettre de calculer le prix de la livraison et ne sont en aucun cas contractuels Matériaux: Bois Possibilité de venir examiner sur place les pièces mises en vente. Du lundi au vendredi de 09H00 à 17H00. Merci de nous contacter pour les frais de livraison hors pays spécifiés Vous pouvez toujours opter pour la poste dont vous pouvez trouver le tarif sur www.laposte.be cliquer sur paquet national pour Belgique. International pour le reste, vérifier le poids de l'objet sur l'annonce, vous aurez le prix de la livraison. PS: Nous regroupons vos commandes pour diminuer les frais d'envoi. Des infos sur l'art africain? C onnecte z- vous sur le blog: http:laportedogon.azurewebsites.net/ ... moreNormal 0 21 false false false FR-BE X-NONE X-NONE Les socles ne sont pas fournis avec les objets. Possibilité de les acquérir séparément. Pour obtenir nos conditions générales de vente. Ebay interdisant le lien qui guidait notre clientèle vers nos conditions générales de vente, vous pouvez les obtenir en nous joingnant au 00.32.65.529.100 ou via la messagerie Ebay. Conformément aux dispositions en Belgique. Les clients particuliers(non pro) disposent d’un délai de 14 jours à partir de la réception pour retourner leur(s) articles(s) au magasin en vue d’un remboursement ou d’un échange. Ce droit s’exerce sans pénalités et sans indication de motif. La demande doit être faite par écrit ou sur un support durable qui est à la disposition du destinataire et auquel il a accès. A été envoyée avant l’expiration du délai de 14 jours. Cette loi ne sert pas de garantie en cas de pièces défectueuses, mais en cas d’erreur de commande par exemple. Cependant, les articles ne doivent pas avoir été utilisés et les emball
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MATERNITE YORUBA * ART AFRICAIN AFRICAN ART ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
Provenance: Nigeria Dimension: 59 x 17 cm Poids: 1.750 kg Le poids et la dimension de nos objets sont donnés à titre indicatif pour vous permettre de calculer le prix de la livraison et ne sont en aucun cas contractuels Matériaux: Bois Possibilité de venir examiner sur place les pièces mises en vente. Du lundi au vendredi de 09H00 à 17H00. Merci de nous contacter pour les frais de livraison hors pays spécifiés Vous pouvez toujours opter pour la poste dont vous pouvez trouver le tarif sur www.laposte.be cliquer sur paquet national pour Belgique. International pour le reste, vérifier le poids de l'objet sur l'annonce, vous aurez le prix de la livraison. PS: Nous regroupons vos commandes pour diminuer les frais d'envoi. Des infos sur l'art africain? C onnecte z- vous sur le blog: http:laportedogon.azurewebsites.net/ ... moreNormal 0 21 false false false FR-BE X-NONE X-NONE Les socles ne sont pas fournis avec les objets. Possibilité de les acquérir séparément. Pour obtenir nos conditions générales de vente. Ebay interdisant le lien qui guidait notre clientèle vers nos conditions générales de vente, vous pouvez les obtenir en nous joingnant au 00.32.65.529.100 ou via la messagerie Ebay. Conformément aux dispositions en Belgique. Les clients particuliers(non pro) disposent d’un délai de 14 jours à partir de la réception pour retourner leur(s) articles(s) au magasin en vue d’un remboursement ou d’un échange. Ce droit s’exerce sans pénalités et sans indication de motif. La demande doit être faite par écrit ou sur un support durable qui est à la disposition du destinataire et auquel il a accès. A été envoyée avant l’expiration du délai de 14 jours. Cette loi ne sert pas de garantie en cas de pièces défectueuses, mais en cas d’erreur de commande par exemple. Cependant, les articles ne doivent pas avoir été utilisés et les emball
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20% sale**YORUBA BOWL W/3 FIGURES** HUGE** 22" X 16"
I have recently purchased a number of TRIBAL items. I will sell all for a GREAT PRICE as I purchased them at a low cost. These are listed at least 40-50% under comparable items. They are all unique ritual items. THIS IS AN AMAZINGLY* BEAUTIFULL YORUBA RITUAL BOWL FETISH STATUE W/3 FIGURED ATTACHMENTS-LOVELY PATINA- NICE PIECE. 22" QUITE OLD AND A REAL PIECE OF UNIQUE ART-EVEN NICER THAN SHOWN- SELLING FOR UNDER 1000% WHATOTHERS SELL FOR! i'VE SEEN ONE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THIS SOLD FOR $700
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YORUBA EQUESTRIAN FIGURE FOR SHANGO SHRINE NIGERIA
THIS YORUBA HORSE RIDER HOLDS 2 SHANGO STAFF IN EACH HAND AND HAS VERY INTRICATE CARVINGS. THE MEASUREMENT IS APROXIMATELY 21 INCHES TALL AND 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER AT THE BASE. THE STARTING BID IS 129.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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ANTIQUE YORUBA SHANGO SHRINE STOOL OYO REGION [ODO SHANGO]
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
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RARE WOOD STATUE 1900s IBEJI YORUBA TWIN WOMEN HOLDING THEIR BREASTS
RARE WOOD STATUE 1900s IBEJI YORUBA TWIN WOMEN HOLDING THEIR BREASTS ANCIENNE STATUE BOIS IBEJI YORUBA JUMELLES SE TOUCHANT SEINS This antique statue comes from an old collection of a French army officer based in Mali during the years 1940 to 1950. It is an old IBEJI YORUBA statue from Nigeria. It was made in dark wood in earlier twentieth century(perhaps earlier) It represents curious scene of two standing women with conical heads and a fixed look in the eyes(twins) Twins are holding their breasts and shoulders. I don’t see anything like that before. The statue has on the bottom a small yellowed tag with stamped edges who have written in calligraphic letter the word: Superville. ITEM DETAILS ORIGIN: Yoruba ethnic group, Nigeria. Africa AGE: Circa 1900s– 1920s. MATERIALS: Dark wood(heavy wood) CONDITION: Good condition. Nice old and dark ... morepatina. I can see the statue has suffered some breaks at the arms and at the base. Item was restored with carpenter's glue. SIZE: Tall = 6 1/2 inches(16.5 cm. Wide = 3 1/4 inches(8 cm. Depth = 1 1/2 inches(4 cm. WEIGHT: 0 lb. 7.45z(212 gr. HISTORY CONTEXT: The Yoruba people are the largest African community. This ethnic group is present in south-western Nigeria and South-eastern Benin. In the language of the Yoruba people. IBEJI means twin. The Yoruba believe twins have one single soul. For this reason, if one twin dies, the survivor twin is in extreme danger. The anger of dead twin can cause serious risks to the whole family. To avoid these negative consequences for the family, it is imperative to put back together souls of twins. First we consult the Babalawo(the shaman) and after we do make a small wooden figurine. This statue will be the place where the soul of Twin death will be at peace. Then, the Babalawo performs a public ceremony, which aims to transfer the soul of dead twin in the wooden figurine. IBEJI is not a child. It is always adults with naked bodies. The average height of a IBEJI is 15 to 45 centimeters(6 to 18 inches) It stands on a rounde
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African Tribal Beadwork YORUBA Colorful Beaded Hat Crown Africa Nigeria
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Welcome to Rockhounding Gems! Up for sale is a beautiful piece of African Beadwork! Dimensions: 16" tall x 8 1/2" wide at the base Colors: red. White, blue, yellow, greasy green, black Condition: Missing bird on top& most of veil beads. Fair-good condition This lovely piece is an excellent display! If there are any questions feel free to ask. We will gladly combine shipping for multiple auctions. Please let us know you wish to continue shopping and We will keep a box open for you. Return Policy: Item can be returned if defective or not as described. Two week return time. Thank you for your time! International Shipping: All buyers are responsible for any import duties. Tariffs, or fees. We strive to give you the safest and least expensive shipping service.
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Yoruba Currency Forged Iron Shovel Head Nigeria SALE Was $79
Title, Yoruba Currency/Forged Iron Shovel Head Small Nigeria African Type of Object, currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Mumuye, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, 7.5 inches H. x 5.25 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, Rusted surface, Additional Information: Forged Iron'shovel' currency is found throughout the northeastern region of Nigeria. Forged out of iron ... moreby native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 72710* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not in
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Antique Yoruba Ere Ibeji Nigeria Twins Carved Figures Statues Numbered on Base
Wood Carved Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures from Nigeria. CIRCA 1920. They are both male figures and both have the number 36 incised at the bottom of the base. Measurements: 10 inches high. These are part of a small collection of African art and artifacts of the late Phillip Budrose. Marblehead MA. These are antique but have no cracks, brakes, or repairs so please look the photos over before bidding. U.S. SHIPPING ONLY.
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RARE Vintage YORUBA Nigeria African Divination Bowl or Cup Jackel Nice Design
RARE Yoruba Divination Bowl This auction features a great Vintage and RARE Yoruba Nigeria African Divination Bowl or Cup. This one is fairly large at about 13 1/2 inches tall. It has an African Dog or Jackel and hammered metal in a couple of places. There is a great original paint on this piece. It is early 1900's and in great condition. The starting bid is just $9.99 NO RESERVE. Shipping will be $20 via USPS. Good luck-email me with questions-see the photos and see our other auctions.
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Yoruba Shrine Dotted Figure Male with Small Couple on Base Africa
Title, Yoruba Shrine Figure Male with Couple of Small Figures on Base Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 27.25 inches H. x 10.5 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, cracks in head. In the back around shoulder and buttocks, cracks in torso, in legs and feet, and base, chips in places, crack with repair in base, old insect damage ... morearrested in bottom of base, Additional Information: An impressive figure of Eshu Shrine depicting a standing male with a large coiffure ypical of the figures associated to the deity Eshu. The male is carrying insignia of power in his hands and there are two carved figures with on one side a kneeling female presenting her breasts. And on the other side a standing male figure. The sculpture is covered with white spots adding to the dramatic character of this figure. This is a Yoruba figure devoted to the deity Eshu. The Yoruba trickster god. Also known as Elegba Eshu, this god is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses or directs the living to avoid dangers, he is the Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Eshu manipulates creative energies, communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. Eshu can appear in an instant and mystify the living members of the society by his actions or appearance. The Yoruba are the largest culture in Nigeria and one of the largest in all of Africa. The scope of their political influence is immense both nationally and in the parts of Nigeria that the
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Yoruba Seated Maternity Figure Mother and Child African
Title, Yoruba Seated Maternity Figure Published. Museum Exhibition, Type of Object, Maternity Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 24.5 inches x 7.5 inches Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Cracks in legs. Wear and chips in places Additional Information: A seated female figure holding a child. With her expressive ... moreface. The female seats straight with pride, presenting her child. She wears a carved necklace, bracelets and anklets. The fae has large scarification on cheeks and forehead. The finial hairstyle adds to the figure's beauty. The patina is shiny and smooth. This figure was probably as an homage to motherhood, and for shrines dedicated to Shango or Eshu, both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to life whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structured pantheon of the deities known as Orisha numbering between 400 and 700 individual Yoruba gods that may share powers and attributes that are articulated in sculptural form. This maternity figure could serve as a shrine figure. The mother and child could have had a more public role appearing during festivals and religious ceremonies as Lawal(1996) reports similar figures being carried in a large bo
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Yoruba Antique Wood Seated Maternity Sculpture
Yoruba Seated Maternity Wood Sculpture 36.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D. Dark brown finish. Antique Mid to Late 19th century. Vertical crack at rear of belly. See 3rd image rear view
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Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria Africa Carved Wood Figurines
Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria Africa Beautiful Wood Carved Figures Depicting Twins from Nigeria. Yoruba Tribe. A little about the carvings: The are a major African 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. Really cared for and wonderful items! 10 1/5" tall. Happy Bidding!
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Nigeria Twin Carved Wood Female Figure Antique C.1920 Authentic
Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Carved Wood Female Figure C. 1920 Nigeria. One of the best carvings I've seen. Measurements: 12 inches high. It has the number 85 inscribed on bottom. 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.
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Beaded Crocodile Diviner Panel Yoruba Nigeria African SALE Was $99
Title, Beaded Crocodile Diviner Panel Yoruba Blue Green White& Red Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric. glass beads, cowrie shells, glue, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 51 inches L. x 10.75 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, stains on back side. a few indigenous repairs and missing beads, Additional Information: ... moreThe frame of this diviner hanging panel in the form of a crocodile is made of vegetal fiber and covered with cotton fabric. The panel in the form of a crocodile is embellished with motifs in human faces and in Elephant. These symbols are commonly found in Yoruba imagery and visual arts. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Human faces and Elephant are the main designs on this panel. The cowrie shells attached along the edges were a form of currency in the past and would also be used during Ifa divination and the color white is ritually significant among the Yoruba. The crocodile may make reference to the orisha Olokun, deity of the river and the sea from whom wealth comes(the early Europeans brought their goods upstream in ships therefore wealth and goods came from the ocean! Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 75915* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Dir
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Congo: Large Tribal used Old African ritual sweeper from the Yoruba.
Tribal used Very interesting african object: a ritual sweeper from the Yoruba. Nigeria with a protecting figure. Priests use this type of sweeper in healing rituals. Inserting it into holy water and then spraying the assembled crowd. Wooden handle with plant fibres and bast string. Height: 65 cm. ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm. Living mainly in the forested areas of south-west Nigeria. On both sides of the Niger River the Igbo number some ten million individuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, ... moreare hereditary rulers found. The heads of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity. The lack of overall centralization among the Igbo-speaking peoples has been conducive to the development of a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The earliest sculpture known from Igboland is from the village of Ibo Ukwu. Where the grave of a man of distinction and a ritual store, dating from the 9th century AD, contained both chased copper objects and elaborate castings of leaded bronze. Ibo sculpture is subject to rather strict rules: the figures are generally frontal, symmetrical, and upright, with legs slightly spread, arms held away from the body, and hands stretched forward, palms open. Proportions are true to
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YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE NIGERIA #2182 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE#2182 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Cloth, Beads, Pigment. Size: 10.5" 26.7 cm) Tall. Item: 2182. 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. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf%60%60%3E-141d7e27932-0xfc-
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YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE NIGERIA #2181 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURE#2181 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Cloth, Beads, Pigment. Size: 10.25" 26 cm) Tall. Item: 2181. 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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Yoruba Sitting Female Maternity Eshu Nigeria African SALE Was $750
Title, Yoruba Figure Mother and Child Maternity Eshu Africa, Type of Object, carving. Figure, mother and child, maternity, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches x 10 inches D. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, 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, Old insect damage with minuscule holes over the body. Cracks in several places(hairstyle. Face, body, child's ... morebody, legs) hole in neck, big chips in stool and feet, missing toes, Additional Information: Beautiful sitting female Figure carrying her child on her knees She is beautifully carved with an elegant long ponytail-like hairstyle This is a figure devoted to the god Eshu. The Yoruba trickster god. Also known as Elegba Eshu is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses us or directs us to avoid dangers, he is the Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Eshu manipulates creative energies, communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. He/she can become invisible, appear in an instant, and mystify us by her actions or appearance. The Yoruba are the largest culture in Nigeria and one of the largest in all of Africa. The scope of their political influence is immense both nationally and in the parts of Nigeria that they occupy. They can be traced back hundreds of years-perhaps even a thousand. Though heavily exploited during the Slave Trade periods. They have steadfastly held onto an enormous and multi-layered set of beliefs and rituals that can still be found today. Almost all of these practi
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Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Belt, Red, Green, White & Black with Padded Faces
This is a finely crafted piece of Yoruba traditional beadwork. The colors are vibrant and the design is stunning. All the faces are padded-out for a 3-D effect. This piece has been carefully stored. There is a little brown staining on the backing fabric. See photo. One cowery shell has a hole in it, but none are broken or missing. It measures 42" long and 3 3/4" wide.
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Yoruba Beaded Diviners Belt, from Nigeria Africa Hand Made Antique
Yoruba Diviners Belt. Very cool hand beaded item. Brightly colored Antique Belt. Used in religious ceremonies by Native Leaders. 38" long. I love this item! Very nice attractive piece. It looks very nice hanging on the wall next to other items. Great Collectors piece or Gift! I always try to add a free gift to every box. Happy Bidding!
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OLD DIVINATION BOARD of YORUBA TRIBE, NIGERIA, AERICA
OLD DIVINATION BOARD of YORUBA TRIBE. NIGERIA, AERICA. 10 INCH DIAMETER.
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A Superb Yoruba Female Statue Nigeria
A Superb Yoruba Female Statue Nigeria Weight:4.2kg Length:70cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome.
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Antique African Beadwork Hat Yoruba Africa Tribal w/ Ceremonial Bird, Face
Magnificent antique African Yoruba beaded ceremonial face/ bird hat measures 18" tall and weighs nearly 5 lbs. Great detail and workmanship. Does have some missing beads and fraying at edges. Agewise, from condition of linen and style, I would say no newer than 1930's. Bought from local estate sale from long-time antique collector who travelled widely and had an eye for old quality. See my other listings for more items from this incredible estate! GUARANTEE:I make every attempt to describe the item as truthfully as possible. But in the event that my description does not meet your expectations, I will gladly refund your payment(minus listing fee& postage) as long as you notify me within three days after receiving your item. If there was an error in my description, then I pay postage and listing fees. If payment is not received ... morewithin 10 days of end of auction(without prior arrangement) Item will be relisted for sale, and buyer will be filed as non-paying bidder. Questions always welcome! m. Powered by Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Pink Chameleons Nigeria Africa SALE Was $220
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown with Pink Beads Bird and Chameleons Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton fabric. Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 9.5 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Fair to 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, fringes damaged. loose strands with missing beads, holes in cotton cloth inside, traces of glue in the interior, ... moreAdditional Information: A superb Yoruba beaded crown made of pink glass beads and nicely decorated with a bird on the top. Chameleons and bosses on side. The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by he senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The bird on the top symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Birds represent women, and signify that the King cannot rule without the support of women. Chameleons signify"the transformative
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Yoruba Bowl Shrine with Rider on Horse Figure African SALE Was $250
Title, Yoruba Bowl Shrine with Rider on Horse Figure African, Type of Object, Ritual/Shrine Bowl, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 8 inches Diam. Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, large cracks in head and in figure. Wear, chips, Additional Information: An equestrian figure supporting a bowl decorated with carved human heads.This carved bowl comes from the Yoruba where such sculptures were as shrine pieces. Placed in a shrine such a sculpture could be dedicated to either Eshu or Shango. Both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Offerings would be made to her leading to the bowl held by the figure. The piece was also used to serve kola nuts. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to ... morelife whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structured pantheon of the deities known as Orisha numbering between 400 and 700 individual Yoruba gods that may share powers and attributes that are articulated in sculptural form. Mounted rider is a common theme in Yoruba sculpture. It was here that mounted warrior-hunters established a number of kingdoms during the 1700 s in where the horse was a symbol of rank. Position, and authority. Equestrian figures are usually associated to the royalty and usually represent ancestors with some degree of prestige being mounted on a horse, spiritual beings used as messengers in the spirit world. Mounted figures among a number of the peoples of the western Sudan including the Yoruba attribute status and rank or importance to a mounted individual or one able to own and support a horse. They reflect the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with royalty since horses we
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Yombe (Nkisi) Nail Fetish Power Figure. Yoruba Songye Yaka Baule Dan Bakongo
Superb Mayombe Nkisi"Nail Fetish" Striking authentic fetish featuring enlarged head with encrusted sacrificial material. As characteristic of the Mayombe fetishes this has an array of nails and blades throughout the body as well as a horn. Wicker cord and varied sacrificial material. The cavity that one day packed the magical ingredients(bilongo) is open after decades of erosion and handling but the glass eyes still intact. As to the age of this figure-in my educated estimate- its should have at least 75 years in civilization plus 20 or 30 more when it was active and commissioned in its village. Certainly the price doesn't reflect the real value of this piece. It measures approximately 27 inches tall. I acquired this Power figure in 1989 at a sort of antique shop at Brussels. Belgium. It was exhibited in a couple of African ... moreart exhibitions in community colleges in Southern California. Buyer has 7 days to inspect the piece and may return it if not satisfied. Buyer pays shipping back. It you do have any questions or need more pictures send me a message. Outstanding piece rarely seen on ebay! Absolutely astonishing in person. Watch a short video for a visual description. Thanks. http:www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-0lYq6eN8Q If you have any questions or concerns. Please email me prior to bidding or before listing ends. All payments must be made thru Paypal and must be received 7 days of the purchase. Please note: your purchase is covered under Paypal Buyer Protection Plan in case of loss. All items will be carefully packed and ship thought USPS International bidders please inquire before bidding for shipping costs. I do not clean any items to keep the uniqueness of the piece.
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Yoruba Handwoven Cloth Cotton Nigeria African Textile SALE Was $90
Title, Yoruba Ceremonial Cloth Cotton Nigeria African Textile, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton. Silk, Approximate Age, recolted in 1970's, Dimensions, 61 inches x 42.5 inches, Overall Condition, very good almost new, Damage/Repair, traces of blue stain from dyesnot very visible, Additional Information: This is cotton base cloth probably combined with silk. The white background is decorated with red and grey lines.The technique on this textile resembles these found on the ceremonial cloth called Itagbe. A cotton base cloth decorated with silk produced by women and worn by authorities of the Ogboni society. See example in Chris Spring& Julie Hudson. Silk Africa. Fabric Folios, British Museum Press. 2002, pp. 70-71. 43209* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct ... moreInc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shippin
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Yoruba Forged Iron Dance Bracelet Rattle With Rings Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Forged Iron Dance Bracelet Rattle Africa, Type of Object, Forged Iron Dance rattle, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 5.25 inches x 3.5 inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted surface. Chips, Additional Information: A Yoruba iron Dance bracelet Rattle. Dance rattles such as this are known as Iku and were worn by the ... moreYoruba during ritual ceremonies that took place to celebrate the beginning of the planting season. Smaller versions of these rattles were worn by children to ward off illnesses. As a symbolic object it is thought that Iku bracelet-rattles serve a similar purpose. As do the cast brass Ogboni figures among the Yoruba, in that the bracelet/rattle would indicate oneâs rank within the Secret Ogboni Society and reflect through the complex iconography active within Ogboni, the relationship with Ogun, the Yoruba deity of iron. Among the Yoruba who live in the Ijebu region of the southern Yoruba. A cult known as Oshugbo was open to all adult males and females. In the Oyo region the cult was known as Ogboni and spreading to other areas of the Yoruba the cult gained great power and authority serving political and judicial roles. Membership in Oshugbo/Ogboni and the level of authority that one held within the secret society was indicated by ownership of bronze figures or ritual bracelets owned by each member as they sat as a council of elders to settle disputes or deal with political affairs of the town. Cast iron, brass or bronze rattle/bracelets such as these have been identified to
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Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Topped with Figures and Snake Africa
Title, Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask Topped with 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, 17 inches H. x 12.5 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, male figure's arm and legs cracked and repaired with glue. Chips, scratches, and shallow cracks in places, dent and crack ... morein one eye, Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Surmounted with carved kneeling couple, 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 c
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Yoruba Epa Helmet Mask Nigeria 47 inch African
Title, Yoruba Epa Mask Nigeria 47 inches African Art, Type of Object, Helmet mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood and pigment, Approximate Age, Early to Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 47 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, Repair to crest. Small chip on crest, Yoruba Epa mask. Nigeria, HUGE, POWERFUL African Additional Information: An extraordinary polychrome piece with mask surmounted by seated ... morewoman with baby. Epa masks are the largest masks danced among the Yoruba/Ekiti people of northern Nigeria. In fact they 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. They are worn as a helmet mask covering the dancerâs head completely. Among the Ekiti Yoruba. The Epa festival celebrates life and abundance and the unity of the village and honor the familes 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 during a heavily symbolic and choreographed performance during which three different large Epa masks appear in sequence. These large masks have extraordinary presence conveying some of their power to visually project abstract principles and sculptural authority. This example of an Epa mask would add its visual authority to any collection. Recommended Reading: Drewal. H. J. and J. Pemberton III, with R. Abiodun Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, New York, 1989) Drewal, H. J. and M. Thompson Drewal. Gelede, Art and F
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African Tribal Collection - Yoruba Offering Pot Nigeria Opon Igede Ifa (Olowe)
Description Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors(Most pieces sourced by us direct from remote villages) THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Item Number: MA0285 Originates from: Nigeria Tribe: Yoruba Materials: Wood, Condition: Weathered; fair condition for its age. Approximate age: Late 20 Century. Measurements cm: Height 66 Width 42 Depth 28 This is a stunning large Yoruba Chicken offering pot. It was field collected by us from a village in Ife YORUBA OFFERING POT These pots were often used to keep local sweets and delicacies in the entrance of a house to offer to welcome visitors(Offering pot) Traditionally. Bowls such as these were used to hold kola nuts(obi) as offerings of hospitality, which were given to visitors as a gesture of welcome, and friendship. Often the guest and others at the scene would chew kola ... morewhile conversing; Kola was also traditionally used during times of food shortages to lessen feelings of hunger. The kneeling position is a gesture of respect. Devotion, and submission. Olumeye" means"one who knows respect" In Ifa divination rituals, the bird symbolizes honor and prosperity; when offered as sacrifice. The containers in these objects were often in the form of a chicken(adie) with the lower half of the bowl containing the feet and the upper part of the bowl containing the head and wings. RAND AFRICAN ART See similar examples and a great article about these pots in the Dallas Museum http:www.dm-art.org/idc/groups/public/documents/web_content/dma_205550.pdf also see great info at Rand African Art(He bought a similar pot from us several years ago! http:www.randafricanart.com/Yoruba_offering_bowl.html Much of the profits raised from this sale will go a little way to help some impoverished children and villagers in the Moyen Cavally Region of Cote D'Ivoire and Liberia. We are supporting an orphanage there as well as several villages to which we supply seeds. Food and clean water solutions. Please see pictures towards the bottom of our listings of r
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Yoruba Body Mask Female Torso with Face and Costume Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Body Mask Female Torso with Face and Costume Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 20" H. x 12" W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Shallow cracks, chips, scratches, stains on cotton cloth Additional Description: A woderful body mask with  a female torso and ... morea stylized face. The torso comes with short legs; It shows a huge belly and firm breasts;  Both the torso and the face are painted in green. The mask is complemented with the  costume made out of cotton fabric. This body mask comes from the Yoruba. The most common version of such body masks are used by the Yoruba to entertain the audience during Gelede annual festivals. They are known as the most satirical type of Gelede masks.This is an interesting body mask showing signs of long use.  This is your chance to get a complete body mask with face and costume! Among the Yoruba Gelede masquerade is organized every year to celebrate 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 c
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Yoruba Beaded Lion African Nigerian Tribal Basket Container 18" x 10.5" x 14.5"
You are buying one Yoruban beaded basket This large basket is beaded the Yoruban people of Nigeria. They used vivid colors of seed beads including. Red, white, black, green and blue. They secured the edges and lined the inside with leather. There are two handles at the top. There is some wear at the base of the handles. There is also one section near one of the lions where a repair in the black seed beads have been made. Size: outside dimensions:18" long x 14.5" wide x 10.5" tall; inside dimensions: 15.5" long x 9.5" deep x 12.5" wide Origin: Nigeria. Africa We have been in business since 1973. We have a huge selection of African trade beads and collectibles. Please email us with questions.
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A FINE AND DETAILED SMALL SHANGO PENDANT FROM YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA
This is a very fine and old Yoruba tribe shango pendant. These are usually attached to a divination bag or bandolier. Unusual lead insert eyes. A lightly developed patina. In good condition.Custom made stand at cost of £30 included We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 13 cm of wood part Please view our other tribal auctions on www.ebay.co.uk using the ``view sellers other items `` button. As we calculate postage before packaging there may be a slight discrepancy in postage paid. If on receiving your item the overpaid postage is over the £2 packaging fee, please contact us and we will happily refund the difference as we have no interest in making a profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over £80 we will add a tribally used object ... moreas a gift. The quality of which depends on the price of the auction item. We normally can post items within 3 days of payment and will always try to be as quick as possible. But if we have a busy week, the item is quite large or we are travelling it can take longer. Please contact us if you are needing an update. We only sell items that have been used in traditional tribal life and practice and have been dealing in African tribal art for over 15 years. Please get in touch if you have any problems or customer service needs and we will try our best to solve any issues or requests. Good luck in your bidding and thanks for visiting Tribalspace.
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Yoruba Divination Tray with Face and Geometric Motifs Africa
Title, Yoruba Divination Tray. Face and Geometric Motifs Africa, Type of Object, Divination object. Tray, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches round, 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 chips at edges and on the tray(front and back) Yoruba Divination Tray. Face and Geometric Motifs Africa Additional Information: The borders ... moreof this old and well-used circular tray are decorated with carved symbols such as a face and geometric motifs. Trays like this are used by a priest-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. 75539* 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
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EXCELLENT PAIR OFCONTEMPORARY YORUBA IBEJI FIGURES ABEOKUTA REGION NIGERIA
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A YORUBA IBEJI PAIR CARVED IN THE ABEOKUTA REGION OF NIGERIA THE CARVING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE OLD STYLE OF THE REGION STARTING BID IS 99.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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african tribal art Stone statuette Yoruba Nigeria?
Old Stone statuette Yoruba. Statuette ancienne féminine art Africain Yoruba? Nigeria Statuette en pierre hauteur: 22.5 cm; socle: 5,5cm sur 7 cm Arms of the woman are broken. Statuette is used. As you can see on photographies. Shipping for USA are not 4 euros. International shipping fees(only by registred) 30 dollars
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19th c. Yoruba ibeji from an old uk collection songye lega lobi pende fang baule
Old ibeji from an old uk estate. At least very early 20th c. I got this figure from an old uk collection sometime ago. Really old beads and an authentic figure. The piece has some minor restorations at the both foot and loss at his right tumb that have never bothered me. Sold as is. Most pieces on ebay are fake. This is not! height around 23 cm. condition: stable and good. ibeji congo akan fetish nias leti songye See my other ebay pieces! Payment with iban for euro buyers in euro at the actual exchange rate. For the rest paypal. Payment expected in in 3 days. All sales are final! Please do not bid if you do not respect my auctionrules. Very low starting price!
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OLD YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND NIGERIA #2396 ~ For African Art Gallery
YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND#2396 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Pigment. Size: 20" 50.8 cm) Tall. Item: 2396. Condition: Good. The Yoruba Shango staff forms. Sculpted in relief, are used in special festivals and processions, followers of Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder, carry dance wands, called oshe shango, depicting a female devotee with Shango's symbol, the double-headed axe. Shango is thought to control the great powers of nature as one of the orisha, or gods. Shango. Who controls thunder, is associated with the expansion of the Oyo empire in western Yorubaland. The historical personage Shango was a descendant of Oranmiyan and the tyrannical fourth king of Oyo. Oral traditions maintain that he was despot, coerced into surrendering his crown and committing suicide. His supporters denied his death and declared ... morethat he had become a god, merged with the forces of thunder and lightning, which they call down on their enemies. The Shango legend illustrates a significant aspect of Yoruba orisha: they are not idealized. Shango was a sacred king but he can still be presented as a remorseless despot whose need for control overstepped the boundries suitable to political authority. In his attempt to control mystical and magical powers. He was unable to master them, and was eventually controlled by them. Once a mortal, Shango did not die, but he commands great powers of nature as an orisha. In dreadful storms he hurls flashes of lightning upon those who do not respect him. These thunderbolts take the form of ancient stone axes that are exposed on the surface of the earth after heavy rains. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*4a24%60%3C%3E-141
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Yoruba Shango Dance Wand Staff Kneeling Figure Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Shango Dance Wand Staff Kneeling Figure Nigeria African, Type of Object, Artifact. Staff, Dance Wand Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Yoruba Shango Dance Wand(Oshe Shango) Additional Information: This well carved Yoruba dance wand is carved with a kneeling female figure supporting the double axe. Symbol of Shango. Among the Yoruba people of Nigeria a complex combination of myth and religion explains history. Categorizes natural phenomenon and establishes various deities. Shango. Who was once a human King, became an orisha, a God. Shango who was the fourth King of Oyo-Ile. On this staff. The devotee is kneeling, which is a position of respect, devotion, and ... moresubmission. She is surmounted by the double axe on the top known as joined stone tools symbolizes shango's lightning and his dualities as creator and destroyer, and recalls the Shango symbol associated with thunder and lightening. This piece was used as a dance wand carried by devotees of the Shango. The Yoruba thunder god. Shango is a complex deity who creates and destroys. Who through his powers causes lightning and flash and thunder to crash. âThe dance wand is carried at the annual festival. The staff will be danced with a dramatic mime of lightning striking the ground portraying the potential of power of the thunder god Shango" Daniel Mato and Chelsea Cooksey, Yoruba: Art of Life. The Bennett-Luther Collection, p. 21, fig.5) Recommended Reading: Daniel Mato and Chelsea Cooksey. Yoruba: Art of Life. The Bennett-Luther Collection. 76651* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van
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YORUBA: NINE CENTURIES OF AFRICAN ART AND THOUGHT by J. Pemberton, HJ Drewal
Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought by John Pemberton and Henry John Drewal Focuses on the artistic expressions of the Yoruba and the historical and cultural issues that have shaped its civilization from the 12th to the 20th century. Covers religion. Philosophy, ancient kingdoms of Ife, Esie, Owo, Ijebu, and Oyo, segments of society, artistic guilds, and much more. Catalogue from the exhibition shown in the US and Zurich with magnificent works in bronze, stone, wood, beads, terracotta, etc. With scholarly essay material and a glossary, this is a marvelous catalogue. Soft Cover- Color glossy wraps. 256 pp. with 274 images in color and bw. Published by The Center for African Art. 1989 in conjunction with traveling exhibition ISBN 10: 0945802048 From Publishers Weekly Arising around A.D. 800. The ancient, walled Yoruba kingdoms ... morewere complex city states headed by sacred rulers, both male and female. Their modern descendants, Yoruba-speaking peoples of Nigeria and Benin, have preserved traditional art forms rooted in a view of the cosmos as alive and in constant flux. The stunning catalogue of a traveling exhibition, this volume serves as a window onto a world where"character is beauty, where rebirth occurs continuously and where spirits, gods and the life force are all-pervasive. Naturalistic terracotta heads, beaded crowns, ceremonial staffs topped with stylized birds, and objects in bronze, stone and wood display rare artistry. Many of the pieces shown are best understood in a ritual context, provided by Drewal, an art historian at Cleveland State University, and Pemberton, a professor of religion at Amherst. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information. Inc. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal Robert Thompson has called the study of Yoruba art"the Shakespeare studies of African art" because so much research has been focused on this one African culture. This book. Which accompanies a major exhibition, fully justifies all that schola
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Yoruba Brass Twisted Bracelet /Currency Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Brass Twisted Bracelet Nigeria, Type of Object, Bracelet, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Niger, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Materials, Brass, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 3.25 inches interior diam. 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, some oxidation, Additional Information: A twisted bracelet made of brass with a serpent motif. Bracelets such as this were used as currency for important transaction. To see other examples of ... moreEthnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 78924* 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 kn
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YORUBA COMMEMORATIVE FIGURE NIGERIA #2222 - For African Art Gallery
YORUBA COMMEMORATIVE FIGURE#2222 Tribe: Yoruba. Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Beads. Size: 7.75" 19.69cm) Tall. Item: 2222 Condition: Good. Considering age and use. The Yoruba tribe live on the southwest coast of Africa in Nigeria and can also be found in the eastern Republic of Benin and Togo. Yoruba is a colonial term coined in the mid-nineteenth century as a common name to identify the Nago. Egba, Egbado, Ijubu, Ijesa, Oya, as well as other groups of people. Beads serve as symbols of status. Tools for history review, protective charms, seduction accessories, and declaration of beliefs. Beads have been a trade item since early times. The Yoruba of Nigeria were some of the earliest makers of glass beads in the region. Beads can represent temperament, empowerment, desire, wealth, and well-being. When threaded together beads stand ... morefor unity and togetherness. When encircling parts of the body(head, neck, arms, wrists, waist, legs, ankles, and toes) beads secure the spiritual essence of the person. Beads were originally made from shell, bone, wood, seeds, and clay. Later they were made from metal, glass, and stone. Beads made from certain materials represented specific wants, beliefs, and status. This figure. Wearing a necklace of beads, is a commemorative figure of someone of status, used in a personal shrine to pay respects to and keep the energy of that person around to ask for blessings via the offering of libations. Recommended reading for more information: Dreams and Reverie- Phili L. Ravenhill ISBN:1-56098-650-6. 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 Jun-08-12 at 12:30:54 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf54%3E-141f1398b0e-0xfd-
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Nigeria Twins Carved Wood Figures Statues Antique Circa 1920s
Yoruba Ere Ibeji Nigeria Twins Carved Wood Figures Statues Antique 1920's. They are male and female. Measurements: Male measures 7 1/2" Female 7" 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 cracks, brakes, but no repairs, so please look the photos over before bidding. U.S. SHIPPING ONLY. dhep.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishm%3Ed%7Fhep-141f1961bad-0x103-
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Superb Yoruba Edan Bronze Metal Ogboni Oshugbo Male & Female Ceremonial Figures
For sale are two bronze metal figures of a man and a woman. I bought them several years ago from the estate of a man who worked in Nigeria and the surrounding regions in the 1960s for USAID(US Agency for Internaitonal Development) He owned a lot of non-tourist items. Many from the Yoruba people. Take a look at the photos so you can make your own determination as to their age and purpose. I’ll give you my opinion based on my research. But I’ll defer to you if you have more expertise. And I'm starting these at $9.99, so you can set the value. The two figures are made of bronze or similar metal(the spike is magnetic. But the figures are not) They have a rich green patina and signs of age. The male figure looks like he was embedded in the ground at some point for a period of time. All but an inch or so of his spike has rusted away and there’s ... moredirt and grass in the creases of his base. The female has a full spike(the point is dull. But still there) It’s about 5.25 inches long(13.3 cm) Both figures show tribal scarification on their faces(cheeks and forehead) Each is nude and is holding what looks like a Dance Wand perhaps(it’s a narrow item with a human face) Also, each has what looks like a rope or other braided item crisscrossing front and back and then going around the waist. And each has a necklace with what looks like a pouch or amulet at the end. The female is 8 inches tall(without counting the spike) or 20.3 cm. The male is closer to 7.5 inches(19 cm) Although they lack the chains(and I see no evidence that there ever were chained together) they remind me of edan oshugbo. A pair of bronze images male/female mounted on iron spikes, linked by an iron chain. This is from a UVA site about the Yoruba and Oshugbo- The Oshugbo society(also known as Ogboni) functioned as a town council. A civic court, and for electing new kings and dethroning a bad or unpopular one. It imposed curfews and executed serious offenders. The society still exists in Yoruba today, but not to the same extent. Its authority
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Antique/Vintage Yoruba Shango Dance Wand, Staff, Yorouba, Nigeria, African
This is a antique/vintage African Yoruba Shango dance wand staff. From Yorouba. Nigeria. It is 21 1/4" long. One of the features which makes me believe the piece is original, are the two worn wood attachment pins in the bottom of the staff, see photo. The piece has several issues, starting at the top, the headdress has been cracked and poorly repaired. The head was attached to the body and the area around the neck were filled in with some type of filler, which is mostly missing. The right arm was broken and poorly repaired. There are small areas of very old paint pigments. Even through the piece has the condition issues, there is nothing that would suggest the piece is not old and original. There is a number inked on the back of the stem, 199" Overall, it is an interesting and attractive piece, She is offering up refreshments. PayPal ... moreonly.
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Small Yoruba-Fon Power Figure
Description: Small figure from Benin at 7 inches in height. N ote: shipping amount is an estimate. Seller will provide buyer exact postage based on weight and location. From the U.S. Post Office. Ebay requires a weight to be listed in order to list items for sale. Shipping could be less(or more) shown but will be exact. J. K. Rasmussen: Affordable. Authentic West African and Tribal Art( new website Darkshrine.com) Selling to galleries and individual buyers since 1998. Based in Washington. D.C. Exact postage always charged and no handling charges. Excellent feedback. Buy quality art- it appreciates in value!
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Yoruba Nigeria Tribal Art: "Chief ASAPE OF IWO" Glass Beaded Crown, and Badge!
Item specifics. Seller Notes: Vintage. Antique? Color: Original/Reproduction: Maker: Ceremonial. Royal, Old Vintage: Material:
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Antique Yoruba Lost Wax Copper & Gilded Brass Beads, Nigeria
Greetings. I am proud to offer this set of antique. Yoruba, gilded, brass beads which were hand made by Yoruba metalsmiths in Nigeria and were collected from Africa. Great condition. This bead set's largest specimen measures 15.80mm long by 3.14mm wide. Nice design. This bead set would look great in jewelry applications or added to any African bead collection. I love to combine shipping on multiple orders to help you save money so please check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Old Yoruba Gilded Brass Diamond Shaped Clasp
Greetings. I am proud to offer this hand made. Antique, Yoruba gilded brass clasp for a necklace. Great condition. This clasp when connected measures 57.55mm long by 14.33mm wide. Nice design. This sweet Yoruba clasp would be perfect for finishing off a necklace. I love to combine shipping on multiple orders to help you save money so please check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Antique Yoruba Lost Wax Gilded Brass Bead, Nigeria
Greetings. I am proud to offer this antique. Yoruba, gilded, brass bead which was hand made by Yoruba metalsmiths in Nigeria and was collected from Africa. Great condition this bead measures 26.20mm long by 11.50mm wide. Nice design. This bead would look great in jewelry applications or added to any African bead collection. I love to combine shipping on multiple orders to help you save money so please check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Large Antique Yoruba Gilded Brass Filigree Pendant
Greetings. I am proud to offer this very rare. Hand made, antique, large, Yoruba gilded brass pendant. Great condition. This pendant measures 3.26 inches long by 3.30 inches wide. Nice design. This sweet Yoruba pendant would be perfect for adding to any African bead collection or African jewelry collection. I love to combine shipping on multiple orders to help you save money so please check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined shipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Handcarved African Yoruba Female Figure , Nigeria Africa
Item Name: African Figure. Stand is not included Culture: Yoruba Age: Last 20th C Made of: Wood and pigment Provenance: Africa- Nigeria Measurements: 13 inches tall x 4 1/4 inches width. Condition: Good. U.S.A Shipping Priority: $ 14.00 5 to 7 business days International Shipping Contact us for an international shipping estimate
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YORUBA IFA DIVINATION TOP FIGURES
THIS YORUBA IFA DIVINATION FIGURE HAS FOUR MALE FIGURES HOLDING TOGETHER AND IT APPEARS TO HAVE A STAND OR M IGHT HAVE BEEN MADE AS TOP FIGURES FOR A SHRINE BOWL THE FIGURES ARE ABOUT 14 INCHES TALL AND ABOUT 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER AT THE BASE STARTING BID IS 9.99 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAY PAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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Yoruba Kneeling Female Figure Lifting Breasts Nigeria Africa Miniature
Title, Yoruba Kneeling Female Figure Lifting Breasts Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8 inches H. x 3 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, srcatches, Additional Information: A Yoruba kneeling female figure with highly-stylized facial features. Lifting her breasts. Among the Yoruba lifting breasts ... moreis a gesture of greeting, offering, acceptance(see William Fagg, John Holcombe 3rd, YORUBA SCULPTURE OF WEST AFRICA, p.84) Such figures were places on shrines to honor the ancestors. The figure holding her prominent breasts might be associated with the deity guarantor for fertility or fecundity. This figure could be considered a traditional representation of a typical religious devotee found on many shrines among the Yoruba of central and southern Nigeria. Placed in a shrine she could be a devotee of either Eshu or Shango, major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. The Yoruba are the largest culture in Nigeria and one of the largest in all of Africa. The scope of their political influence is immense both nationally and in the parts of Nigeria that they occupy. They can be traced back hundreds of years-perhaps even a thousand. Though heavily exploited during the Slave Trade periods. They have steadfastly held onto an enormous and multiple layers set of beliefs and rituals that can still be found today. Almost all of these practices involved some sort of statuary or mask, so the amount of their artistic output is enormous. Recommended Reading: R. F. Thompson: Black Gods and Kings: Y
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Yoruba Ritual Carving 17.5" tall Woman with Child Container African Statue
This item should be in a Museum! She is 17.5 inches tall. Nice Large Piece! From the Yoruba Tribe in Nigeria West Africa. It looks to be for some sort of religious ritual. the container she is holding is a child. And can hold items inside. Estimated value is $800-$1200. You can feel the mystical powers when she is in your home! Very spiritual! Happy Bidding!
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VINTAGE AFRICAN YORUBA DIVINER'S BELT- FULLY BEADED LIZARD, SNAKE, BIRD, FACES
SUBSTANTIAL VINTAGE YORUBA BEADED DIVINER'S BELT- WITH HIGH-RELIEF PANELS AND A COWRIE SHELL SURROUND. IT IS 64" IN LENGTH AND 7" IN WIDTH. 10" INCLUDING THE LOUPES. ENTIRE PIECE IS COVERED IN SEED BEADS. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SINGLE BROKEN SHELL AND A TINY BEAD LOSS ON THE LIZARD'S FACE. I HAVE PRICED IT TO SELL. THANKS!
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Yoruba Kneeling Female Figure Eshu Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Kneeling Female Figure Nigeria African, Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 9.25 inches H. x 2.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Wear. Shallow cracks in hairstyle and between breasts, Additional Information: A Yoruba kneeling female Holding her breasts! This figure had served as ... morea shrine figure. The kneeling posture is a position of offering and submission and could be considered a traditional representation of a typical religious devotee. This could be a figure devotee to Eshu(Esu) A Yoruba male deity who is often represented by female figures. This dualism is reflection of Eshu's ability to transcend normal human boundaries and to reflect the dynamic need of both sexes for procreation and life. Also known as Elegba he is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses us or directs us to avoid dangers, he is the Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Eshu manipulates creative energies, communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. He/she can become invisible, appear in an instant, and mystify us by her actions or appearance. 79009* 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 t
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3 TRIBAL ART EXHIBITION CATALOG AUSSTELLUNGSKATALOGE TEKE SONGYE YORUBA KONGO
Drei 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 Dies ist ein Privatverkauf. Keine Gewährleistung, kein Rückgaberecht.
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures Male Pair Nigerian Africa
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures Pair Nigerian Africa, Type of Object, Wooden Carvings, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11-12 inches tall. 3-3.5 inches wide, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few cracks on shorter twin; worn pigments and minor scratches, Additional Information: A well used pair of Ebeji twin figures. Two similarly ... morestyled male figures. The Ere Ibeji will be fed. Washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. On special days such as the twins' birthday, 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. Recommended 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. Stoll and G. Stoll: Ibeji: Twin Figures of the Yoruba, Munich, 1980) Abiodun, A, H. J. Drewal and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Art and Aesthetics, Zurich,1991) 77053* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa D
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Yoruba Hausa Grand Boubou Riga Royal Robe Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba/Hausa Grand Boubou Riga Royal Robe Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Costume. Cloth, Textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba or Hausa, Materials, Cotton. Dyes, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 50 inches H. x 29 inches sleeves x 30 inches Shoulder to shoulder, 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, Holes in sleeves. Several areas in sleeves and to the back unstitched, holes, We ... moredo 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 Riga Royal robe from the Yoruba or Hausa. Made out of cotton cloth with strips handsewn. There are beautiful yellow embroidered motifs on and around the neck, expression of a work from a master artist(tailors) Usually this tunic comes with its matching pants. This one has no pants. It can be worn with any pants. It was worn by men on special ceremonies. The robe, worn bunched at the shoulders, is called"grand 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. I have examined this piece and agree with the description.
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Lot 69, Ere Ibeji Female with Protective Beads, Yoruba / Santeria / Oshun
Here is a fine example of Ere Ibeji Male& Female Twins Yoruba. Nigeria, measuring 9" by 3" Adorned with yellow beads(Oshun) and metal wire(Oggun) for protection When the carving of the Ere Ibeji is completed. The artist is given a feast and payment as determined by the Orishas. Once the figure is brought to the family dwelling, it is placed on a shrine dedicated to Elegba with the hope that the Orisha or soul, which was split in two parts when the twins were born, will now again reside in the figure that represents the dead twin. The sculpted figure is treated and cared for as if it were alive. It is rubbed in sacramental oil, washed, fed, clothed, sung to and prayed to. It is kept standing during the day, and is laid down at night. Often it will be dressed in the same clothing as the living twin, or be decorated in a beaded ... morevest or shown with raised sandals, indicating possible royal connections. The responsibility of caring for the ibeji is borne by the mother and female family members of subsequent generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. 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. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2Bf7%60%3E-141fe38f09f-0xfa-
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Yoruba Egungun Mask Costume with Stand Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Egungun Mask Costume with Stand Type of Object, Egungun Mask Costume, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Amulets of all kind, mirror, horn, snail shells, feathers, animal bones and skull, jewelry, beads, comb, gourd, brass ring, cloth wrapped with magical element Approximate Age, mid 20 th century Dimensions, 80 inches H. with Stand x 12 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, loose figure on top. Worn textile with dust, stains, holes and tears, broken mirrors Additional Information: A stunning Egungun mask from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is a particularly complete example of an Egungun mask consisting of a costume of cloth surmounted by a helmet mask topped with a standing figure and decorated with amulets of all kind. Horn, mirror, snail shells, feathers, animal bones and skull, ... morejewelry, beads, comb, gourd, brass ring etc. and the remains of many offerings. The dancer would be completely covered by the cloth with their face covered by cloth netting to allow them see while dancing. The dancer would see through the mask eyes.The costume is made out of indigo and cotton fabric and ends with gloves on its long sleeves. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria masqueraders known as Egungun dance to represent and celebrate the ancestors. The Yoruba see the world of the living and the dead as a continuum with the dead ever present in the life of an individual and their family and town. Egungun dancers completely covered in voluminous cloths or in costumes surmounted by a carved headdress appear during ceremonies honoring the ancestors. Previous family members or will dance to represent present lineage members. Egungun masquerades were noted as early as 1826 and the tradition continues among the Yoruba today combining long established traditions and contemporary imagery. Egungun masquerades combine the use of a number of brightly colored cloths that at times appear to be simply piled on the dancer?s head and body or the cloth will be surmounted by carved headpieces of h
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Beaded Crown Yoruba Adenla Nigerian Green and Red Africa
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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Brass Copper Alloy Bracelet Manilla Currency Yoruba Nigeria Africa Heavy
Title, Brass Bracelet Manilla Currency Nigeria Africa Heavy, Type of Object, Brass, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba Materials, Brass, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, 4.5 inches ilong, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Wear. Some oxidation, Brass Bracelet Manilla Currency Nigeria Africa Heavy Additional Information: Nigerian bracelet currency has often been identified to the more well known manilla types. Cast brass or copper alloy bracelet currencies were often simple round bars of metal that were bent to shape. In this example the currency/bracelet is embellished with decorative geometric patterns.This bracelet-currency was used throughout Nigeria and neighboring countries for more than 400. Such bracelet-currencies were used throughout Nigeria and neighboring countries for more than 400 years. They were widely used ... morefrom the sixteenth century. When the Portuguese cast huge quantities and used them to trade in West Africa. Recommended Reading: See Schaedler's EARTH AND ORE-2500 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART IN TERRA-COTTA AND METAL. 79026* 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
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Yoruba Shovel Currency Forged Iron Old Nigerian SALE Was $210
Title, Yoruba Shovel Currency Forged Iron Old Nigerian, Type of Object, currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 16 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted surface. Chips in edges, Additional Information: Forged Iron'shovel' currency is found throughout the northeastern region of Nigeria. Forged ... moreout of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 70317* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase pric
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Yoruba Egungun Mask Museum Exhibit Nigeria African SALE Was $850
Title, Yoruba Egungun Mask with mirrors, Type of Object, Egungun Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Cotton cloth, pigment/paint, mirrors, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 13 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Shallow cracks. Worn surface, cotton cloth with tears and holes, Provenance: From the personal Collection of Elizabeth Bennett-Sara F. Luther. Exhibited at the South Dakota Art Museum ... morePublished in the catalog: Daniel Mato. PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. The Bennett-Luther Collection Africa Direct, Denver, Colorado, 2004, fig. 44, p. 57 STAND INCLUDED! Additional Information: High stylized Egungun mask uniting abstract and symbolic sculpting found among the Yorubaof Nigeria and Beni. Two fan-like shapes at the head-crest are a visual allusion to rabbit ears. A motif often seen in Egungun masks. Carved in reflief, the face is a restained play of color with indigo pigmentation detailing the eyes and facial scarification. Indigo is also spread in th lines on the top of the head and on the flat, fan-like shapes surrounding the mirrors. The fabric remnant is part of a veil or netting that would provide sight for the performerwhile concealing his identity" Daniel Mato, PhD. Chelsea Cooksey, YORUBA: AN ART OF LIFE. p. 57) Among the Yoruba of Nigeria masqueraders known as Egungun dance to represent and celebrate the ancestors. The Yoruba see the world of the living and the dead as a continuum with the dead ever present in the life of an individual. Their family and town. Egungun dancers completely covered in voluminous cloths or in costumes s
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ANTIQUE RARE SLAVERY DEPICTION ON YORUBA BRONZE DIVINATION TAPPER
Mid 19th century. 8" height and employing the same artistry as the Ogboni figures. Which are cast in pairs. This example, female in a position of supplication with a chain around her waist and chain from wrist to wrist, along the back, a reference to slavery which was at its peak in West Africa at the time. The divination tapper is used on the divination tray Opon Ifa along with sixteen palm nuts to serve as an oracle to predict the future. They are nearly always made of wood or ivory. T683 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. About Faganarms If you'd like to learn more about Faganarms and our stock of over 5.000 items. Click this button. Or the one under Seller information above and to the right of this listing.
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