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Tribal iron currency sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19.5" Yoruba Tribe Kneeling Woman Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sculpture is from West Africa. It depicts a Yoruba woman kneeling. It was made in Nigeria.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century
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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 15" Yoruba Kneeling Woman Ebony Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
and depicts a woman kneeling. It was made in Nigeria.. The carving is very detailed.
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a future King Oba Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving A delightful piece Circa 1970 Height 13...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-colonial African state in what is now modern Nigeria. Benin bronze sculptures are constructed by using the
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970 s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inch Very good condition Wear co...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence Height 17.75 inch, Widt...
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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Large Wood Sculpture Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
. From Nigeria, Africa, these large elaborate and colorful headdresses were traditionally worn by male
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK
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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stone Sculptue by R.Mteki
By R. Mteki
Located in Water Mill, NY
Stylized sculpture by R.Mteki.
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20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff
Located in Atlanta, GA
mid 20th century. The figural sculpture was an Ose Sango staff from Yoruba communities in Nigeria. The
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Akan Terracotta Commemorative head of an ancestor Akan People, Ghana
Located in Leuven , BE
Akan Terracotta Commemorative head of an ancestor , Akan People, Ghana Willem Geyskens 1977 Terracotta with granular black engobe. Portrait of a woman of high rank modeled in round...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have been displayed by a
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Four Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staffs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, these iron...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
leading producer of fine cast brass and bronze sculptures since as early as the 16th century. Most Benin
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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

African Yoruba Painted Gelede Headdress
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
-- African Ethnographic mask helmet headdress crest figural figure statue sculpture Nigerian Cameroonian
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

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Animal Skin, Wood

Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs
Located in Astoria, NY
York. From a Fifth Avenue Collection. Keywords: West African Art, Nigerian Art, Orisha, Ibeji, Statue
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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Joseph Idowu, "Persistence Of Expectations" - Acrylic African Figurative 2023
Located in Denver, CO
48 x 1.50 inches (152.40 x 121.92 x 3.81 cm). Born in Nigeria, Idowu explores themes rooted in
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ibedji - Yoruba
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair Ibedji Yoruba-south west Nigeria sculptures in Oshogbo village or possibly Erin. East Oya
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20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ibedji - Yoruba
Ibedji - Yoruba
$2,400 / set
Yoruba Body Mask, Nigeria Africa
Located in Bern, CH
Hand-carved wooden Yoruba Gelede bund body mask for ritual male dancers, strong colors, Nigeria
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Vintage 1970s Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dog Sculpture, Benin Culture, Ivory, Benin Nigeria , ca. 1900
Located in Basel, BS
. This Dog Sculpture is made of a wooden base, with riveted pieces of ivory attached with nails. Elegant
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Early 20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Nigerian Tribal Mask from Benue State
Located in New York, NY
Mask from Benue State, Nigeria Early 20th Century Mask is 22.5 inches x 9 inches With stand, 30.5
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Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Important African Statue, Igbo Nigéria, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
The Igbo are one of Nigeria's three major ethnic groups, accounting for about 20% of the total
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Vintage 1930s Nigerian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yoruba Brass Figures for the Ogboni Cult, Nigeria
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of Yoruba cast brass figures for the Ogboni cult, Nigeria. The male and female pair are
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20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bronze Idiophone "Ahianmwen-Oro" Edo Kingdom Nigeria Between 16th-19th Century
Located in Basel, BS
An Idiophone, "ahianmwen-oro", originated from the Edo people, Nigeria. Gong mallet with prophet
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Antique 17th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. Created early 20th
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare Yoruba sculpture
Located in Naples, FL
A splendid old tribal art piece. Probably from the Egungun group. The long braid of hair projection is a sign for a hunter or a member of his lineage.
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20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benin Style Bronze Head of a Mother Queen, Nigeria, 20th Century
By People from Benin
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful unique bronze cast Edo Queens head. Bronze commemorative heads placed on altars are dedicated to past Iyobas (queen mothers). The most distinctive feature of this head is...
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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Igbo African Tribal Sculpture of a Musician
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A very textural painted sculpture of a musician by the Igbo people of Nigeria. The Igbo are a large
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
of wood are painted. Attributed to Yoruba, Nigeria, Africa. Mid-late 20th century. Yoruba Art
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Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

Mama Tribe Sculpture from Nigeria
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mama Tribe wooden sculpture from Nigeria depicting a religious artifact, mounted on metal stand.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Sculpture, Nigeria, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Yoruba sculpture is an original wooden art piece from Nigeria. In good condition: some sign
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1990s Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nigerian Female Beaded Head
Located in London, GB
Brightly coloured beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960's to decorate wealthy Nigerian
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20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Male Beaded Head
Located in London, GB
Brightly coloured beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960's to decorate wealthy Nigerian
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20th Century Nigerian Other Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Wax

Nigerian African Currency
Located in Wainscott, NY
Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Tent Post Sculpture in Wood and Steel by Nupe Tribe of Nigeria
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tent post sculpture in wood and steel by Nupe Tribe of Nigeria mounted by The Somerset Studios with
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Nigerian Bronze Plaque with Four Warriors
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 bronze plaque from Nigeria with four figures in warrior dress. Beautifully rendered and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Yoruba Scepter, Nigeria, with Provenance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yoruba Scepter, from Nigeria. Provenance : Collection Claude Vérité Collection Alain de
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tall Nigerian Beaded Fertility Figure
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Nigerian carved and beaded wooden fertility figure stands over four feet tall.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal African Ekoi Headdress Nigeria / Cameroon Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
worn on top of the head during important limited ceremonies. Ekoi tribe of Nigeria. Dimensions: 41.5
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Currency from Nigeria
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal
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20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

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