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Place of Origin: Nigerian
Amethyst From Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Amethyst Cluster from Nigeria features richly saturated violet crystals with exceptional depth of color and striking natural formation. The deep purple hues and sharp, w...
Category
2010s Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
$24,000 Sale Price
20% Off
African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Nigerian Decorative Objects
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.
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Rather Large 20th Century Hausa Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Generously scaled and quietly commanding, this late 20th-century Hausa basket was hand-coiled and woven from palm fronds using time-honored techniques passed down through generations...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This impressive jar is an unglazed terracotta vessel believed to have been made by the Nupe people of central Nigeria in West Africa. Its impressive size, measuring 32.2 cm in diamet...
Category
20th Century Other Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Benin
Nigeria
Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century
Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$16,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Bronze alloy
4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high
Late 19th century
A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a comm...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
Measures: 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm
Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm
Weight: 20.6 pounds / 9.34 kg
Combined weight with base: 43.8 pounds / 19.9 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle
Nigeria
20th century
Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm
Height on custom display stand: 26...
Category
20th Century Other Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Tourmaline, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline, Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria
6.3 cm tall x 1.9 cm diameter
Ofiki is well known for producing deep colored tourmalines. Most of the tourmalines they find are dull, rounded, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$38,750
African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa.
Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white;
Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ife-Style Yoruba Bronze Portrait Head, Nigeria
Located in Norwood, NJ
A finely cast bronze portrait head in the style of the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, Nigeria. This dignified bust exhibits hallmark features of c...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Impressive and Seldom Nigerian Large Basket Garment and Cover
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive and seldom Nigerian large basket garment and cover, with dyed patterned band.
Those baskets where used to preserve grains.
Tall colorful handwoven lidded basket from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw
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
Provenance
Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ceremonial hardwood Skeleton from a single piece of wood, Nigeria.
Located in Leuven , BE
An uncommon form, the abstract teeth filled mouthed figure standing straight on an integral base.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
African Helmet Mask
Gelede
from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use. Areas of encrusted camwood ...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue Ibo People Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Ibo hardwood Ikenga Altar Statue documented Van Lier provenance,Ibo People, Nigeria.
before 1959 Kunsthandel Van Lier (documented)-1959 Volkskundig museu...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Wood Sculpture Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking carved wood Yoruba Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Helmet Mask on custom display stand circa mid-20th century. From Nigeria, Africa, these large elaborate and colorful headdresses were traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff
Located in Atlanta, GA
An expressively carved African wood female kneeling figure on staff with a display wood stand circa mid 20th century. The figural sculpture was an Ose Sango staff from Yoruba communi...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wool
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Category
20th Century Folk Art Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Jaguar Relief Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a well relief carved Jewelry box.
It was probably made on the west coast of Africa.
It looks to depict the heads of 3 Jaguars in relief.
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.
Located in Leuven , BE
Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.
Provenance
Martial bronsin
2009 Native
2012 - Martin Lagrain
AHDRC ao-0096159-001,002,003
The figure is depicted standing, bearded, with a tribal skull...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage 15" Yoruba Kneeling Woman Ebony Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 20th century piece.
Its carved from Ebony ironwood and depicts a woman kneeling.
It was made in Nigeria.. The carving is very detailed.
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Tribal Early to Mid-20th C. Offering Bowl Lid in the Shape of a Bird, Yoruba
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Offering bowl lid in the form of a bird, Yoruba people
This wonderful carved wood offering bowl lid is shaped like a bird, traditionally considered messenger...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.
Category
19th Century Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm
Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm
Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg
Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier.
A seated female figure on a stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Brass or copper alloy
4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high
19th century
A fascinating collection...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen
Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Anang/Ibibio Ekpo cult Ancestor dance Mask Anang/Ibibio People Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Anang/Ibibio Ekpo cult Ancestor dance Mask , Anang/Ibibio People ,Nigeria
Maud et René Garcia Paris-Harrie Heinemans Collection
Museum Berg
Dal-1984
Martin Lagrain
AHDRC ao-...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
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 woma...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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 hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the beauty and authenticity of a 19th Century Nigerian Igbo Mask, a true cultural treasure. This stunning piece features intricate carvings and striking facial features th...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Paint
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, 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, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category
Early 1900s Rustic Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,596 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, 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, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Stone Sculptue by R.Mteki
By R. Mteki
Located in Water Mill, NY
Stylized sculpture by R.Mteki.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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 masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,880
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Located in Miami, FL
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced.
Offered for sale is a Nigerian Yoruba Gelede headdress mask topped with movable marionettes which have b...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Textile, String, Wood, Paint
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, 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, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with a frontal face with pierced eyes and a gapping mouth. On his head, a stylized hat ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Nigerian Nupe Gourd-Form Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, Nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied surface textures and colors come from its functional design. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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