Lot 0167

20th C. African Yoruba Wood Staff w/ Painted Figures

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

2 African Carved and Painted Wood Figures: 2 African Carved and Painted Wood Figures: 1) Baule Spirit Spouse-Blolo Bla, Baule People (Ivory Coast), 20th C. Size: 18"H x 5"W x 5"D (45.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm); 2) Seated Figure Depicting A Hunter, Ak

20162 African Carved and Painted Wood FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Figure: **Originally Listed At $275** West Africa, Yoruba culture, Ibeji, ca. early 20th century. A hand-carved wooden twin Ibeji figure, most likely from Osogbo or the Igbomina region of Yorubaland (spanning

2024Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. Nigerian Yoruba Wood Bust w/ Egungun: West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely hand carved wooden figural bust of a face topped by a large, hooked coiffure or headdress shaped like an axe blade. A t

2022Early 20th C. Nigerian Yoruba Wood Bust w/ EgungunSee Sold Price

Sold

Carved Wood African Folk Art Female Sculpture: Carved wood African folk art sculpture, bust of matriarchal female figure with elongated hairstyle, unsigned. Measures 5"L x 4.25"W x 15.25"H. Condition report: Good condition, no issues , please exam

2022Carved Wood African Folk Art Female SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

Four African Carved Wood Figures: Four African Carved Wood Figures. Including a anthropomorphic cup, a Yoruba figure, Fanti style maternity figure and a white-painted male figure. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes

2020Four African Carved Wood FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

Pair African tribal carved wood figures: Pair African tribal carved wood figures, 20th c., probably Mossi culture, Burkina Faso, dense heavy wood with inlaid shell eyes, both approx. 29"h x 5.75"w x 4.25"d Provenance: The Arthur and Anita Ka

2019Pair African tribal carved wood figuresSee Sold Price

Sold

East African Articulated Wood Figures: 20th C., depicting two wooden figures embracing, mounted on wood 10-1/2"h x 16"w x 5-3/4"d Provenance: Rago Arts and Auction Center, September 2011, Lot 1071

2023East African Articulated Wood FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

Matched Pair 20th C. Nigerian Wood Carved Figures: Africa, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century CE. This is a pair of nice folk art wood figures, a male and a female, both with original, bright pigment remaining. The male figure is largely painted green

2017Matched Pair 20th C. Nigerian Wood Carved FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

4 Nigerian Figures. 20th c.: A group of four Nigerian figures. 20th century. ++ Yoruba style brass Shango staff. 12 1/4" x 4" x 2". ++ Brass bell with adorned cast Benin style heads. 7 1/2" x 3 1/8" x 3 1/4". ++ Benin style brass

20194 Nigerian Figures. 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

TALL CARVED AFRICAN SCULPTURE: Vintage carving, one figure on top of another, mounted on base. Carved and painted wood. Dimensions: (Overall) H 68" x W 6" x D 8" Condition: Surface wear. Some splits to wood.

2021TALL CARVED AFRICAN SCULPTURESee Sold Price

Sold

Three 20th C. African Mossi Wood Figures - ex Quinn: ** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

2022Three 20th C. African Mossi Wood Figures - ex QuinnSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. African Senufo Wood Figure on Horse: **Originally Listed At $1800** West Africa, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a equestrian figure. The horse. As is usual with Se

202319th C. African Senufo Wood Figure on HorseSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Nigerian Benin Wood Oba Staff: **Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Oba staff - a staff intended to memorialize an Oba or king - hand-carved from

202119th C. Nigerian Benin Wood Oba StaffSee Sold Price

Sold

Mid-20th C. African Igbo Wood Articulated Female Figure: **Originally Listed At $250** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A tall anthropomorphic standing female figure, her form denoted by finely-carved features and accentuated

2021Mid-20th C. African Igbo Wood Articulated Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Ivory Coast Baule Wood Flywhisk Handle w/ Bird: **Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire / Ivory Coast, Baule peoples, ca. 1961 CE. This is an ornately detailed example of a wooden Baule flywhisk, carved with an avian form and resem

202220th C. Ivory Coast Baule Wood Flywhisk Handle w/ BirdSee Sold Price

Sold

Group of Twelve African Carved Wood Figures, 20th c.,: Group of Twelve African Carved Wood Figures, 20th c., consisting of a man with children; a warrior with a spear and shield; two busts; a fertility figure; a mother with children; a man with a large he

2021Group of Twelve African Carved Wood Figures, 20th c.,See Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Songye Female Nkisi Power Figure Sculpture: Songye Hand-Carved Wood Nkisi Magic Power Statue, Democratic Republic of the Congo, of a standing female figure, mounted with copper metal embellishments and a snake encircling her waist. 25.25" H x 7

Jun 05, 2024Songye Female Nkisi Power Figure Sculpture

$50

Large William Accorsi Sculpture: Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: William Accorsi (American, b. 1931)Marking(s); notes: signed; 1987Materials: painted woodDimensions (H, W, D): 20"h, 18.5&quo

3 days LeftLarge William Accorsi Sculpture

$300

Balinese Buddha figure Wood carving 2,3 kg. - 52 cm: Bali. Balinese Buddha figure, very large, sitting on a throne,Wood carving, painted and gilded; Rudraksha Seeds on Mala Prayer Necklace. 2,3 kg. - 52x27x13 cm

Jun 02, 2024Balinese Buddha figure Wood carving 2,3 kg. - 52 cm

€250

Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture: Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture, 19th c., Papua New Guinea, carved wood with white and red pigment, depicting a mythological figure holding a bird, surmounted by a seated figure holding

2 days LeftNorthern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture

$30,000

A Yoruba Shango Cult staff top: A carved wooden staff featuring a Shango priestess atop the staff, The child strapped to her back turns its head to look to the right, its hands curled under the woman’s arms. The baby refers to San

May 25, 2024A Yoruba Shango Cult staff top

$50

Huge 19th C. Chinese Qing Wood Corbel - Female Foo Lion: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A marvelous and quite massive wooden corbel in the form of a female fu lion atop scrolling, stylized clouds as she holds her young and a ball in he

2 days LeftHuge 19th C. Chinese Qing Wood Corbel - Female Foo Lion

$650

19th C. Indian Tamil Nadu Wood Garudas (Male + Female): South Asia, Southern India, Tamil Nadu / Kerala, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of hand carved wooden sculptures of winged celestial figures similar to angels known as Garudas, standing atop-lotus pedest

2 days Left19th C. Indian Tamil Nadu Wood Garudas (Male + Female)

$1,000

Unusual Michael Sutty Prototype Figure, Lord Nelson 1805: Made in a limited edition, modeled as Lord Nelson in standing position with hands behind his back; painted in a rich red and deep blue coloration. Michael Sutty signature backstamp. Michael Sutty back

4 days LeftUnusual Michael Sutty Prototype Figure, Lord Nelson 1805

$80

2 WILLIAM ACCORSI FOLK ART SCULPTURES ON STAIRS: William Accorsi (American b. 1931). Two folk art wood sculptures; Untitled - No with Figure on Stairs, painted carved wood, apparently unsigned; Variation (Man Seated at Top of Stairs), painted carved

12 hrs Left2 WILLIAM ACCORSI FOLK ART SCULPTURES ON STAIRS

$150

David Roy (American, Hopi, B. 1965) Hand Painted Carved Cotton Wood Kachina "Hopi Sunface" H 14" W: David Roy (American, Hopi, B. 1965) Hand Painted Carved Cotton Wood Kachina "Hopi Sunface" H 14" W 5" Depth 5" | Figure clasps a gourd rattle in one hand and appears poised for ceremonial dance. Prove

13 hrs LeftDavid Roy (American, Hopi, B. 1965) Hand Painted Carved Cotton Wood Kachina "Hopi Sunface" H 14" W

$125

Pair of Chinese Painted Wood War Horse Sculptures: Pair of Chinese Painted Wood War Horse Sculptures. Condition: Chips & Losses. Dimensions: L-17" x W-4" x H-14.5" Each. Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition R

4 days LeftPair of Chinese Painted Wood War Horse Sculptures

$50

Thai Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture, 19th C.: Thai Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture, circa nineteenth century, with fitted carved and painted wood base. Sculpture: 17" H x 12" W x 10" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Statue,

4 days LeftThai Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture, 19th C.

$300

Enigmatic African Folk Art Figure with Mixed Media: This striking figure from the John and Muriel Okladek Collection stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of African folk art. At 28.25 inches tall, this sculpture commands attention with i

3 days LeftEnigmatic African Folk Art Figure with Mixed Media

$100

Papua New Guinea Wood Sabut Bird, Latmul Yamok: 14"H x 4"W x 5"D. Papua New Guinea wooden tribal art Sabut bird figure, depicting the good spirit of their creation story which took the form of a bird to protect a woman. Most likely created by the L

May 23, 2024Papua New Guinea Wood Sabut Bird, Latmul Yamok

Sepik Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Sculpture: Including base: 19 1/2”H x 6”W x 6”D. One Sepik Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Sculpture, hand carved and painted wood with fiber adornments and a wire stand. The figure stands with

May 23, 2024Sepik Papua New Guinea Carved Wooden Sculpture

$12

African Baule Male Figure Wood Sculpture: African Baule Male Figure Wood Sculpture. 33" H x 8.5 Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Tribal Art, Artifact, Figural, Ivory Coast, Statue

Jun 18, 2024African Baule Male Figure Wood Sculpture

$50

More Items in African Sculptures & Carvings

Dramatic Pare Mummy Wrapped Magic fetish: Carved from a very heavy dense wood, a stylized anthropomorphic form adorned with various fetish material including two textile wrapped fetish bundles. The wooden face that is exposed has a deep well

May 25, 2024Dramatic Pare Mummy Wrapped Magic fetish

$60

A Fine Bamana Chiwara Antelope: A lovely carved wooden antelope effigy for a headdress, with stylized form and overall well handled surface. The head of this piece was held on by an old nail, now worn and it will easily pull off. Th

May 25, 2024A Fine Bamana Chiwara Antelope

$50

A Kela Mongo Sculpture: A highly stylized male sculpture with dramatic form, hard angles, contrasting linear painted designs in red and white mineral pigments. The sculpture measures 13.25 inches tall, 15.5 inches on custom

May 25, 2024A Kela Mongo Sculpture

$50

Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collection: This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion to base long ago, the figure has been professionally custom mounted

May 25, 2024Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collection

$50

Archaic Teke Buti Magic Fetish: This is a very old and weathered Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use

May 25, 2024Archaic Teke Buti Magic Fetish

$50

Classic Zaramo Doll Ex Zabel Collection: This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. Mwana hiti, meaning Â child of wood is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and Gogo

May 25, 2024Classic Zaramo Doll Ex Zabel Collection

$50

Attie Ancestor with Offering Bowl: Elegant carved wooden female effigy shown with offering bowl in her hands held to her chest. The sculpture has a well weathered surface, eroded base and measures 17.5 inches tall, 19.5 inches tall on

May 25, 2024Attie Ancestor with Offering Bowl

$50

Ashanti Priest Sculpture Ex Scanzi Collection: This is an interesting and unusual old wooden sculpture of an Akan or Ashanti priest, shown with articulated arms, one can be moved easily, the other holds the remains of an akan style stool in his ha

May 25, 2024Ashanti Priest Sculpture Ex Scanzi Collection

$60

A Lobi Seated Couple Sculpture: Unusual carved wooden male and female couple with classic primitive form and facial features, encrusted surface from a mineral pigment and with a well worn and weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina

May 25, 2024A Lobi Seated Couple Sculpture

$50

A Baule Male Spirit Husband Ex Banks Collection: A carved wooden male effigy with classic facial features, top knot, carved coiffure and long braided beard. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches on a custom disp

May 25, 2024A Baule Male Spirit Husband Ex Banks Collection

$50

A Bamana Female Sculpture Ex Anderson collection: An elegant and very finely carved wooden female effigy with incised linear designs and deep well handled surface patina. The image of a seated female is perhaps a reference to a Queen Mother. The scul

May 25, 2024A Bamana Female Sculpture Ex Anderson collection

$50

A Kwere Female Sculpture: A fine Old Kwere female ancestor sculpture accented with red mineral pigments, well handled and worn. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 19.5 inches tall in standing position.Provena

May 25, 2024A Kwere Female Sculpture

$50

Old Zaramo Doll Ex Karl Zabel Collection: This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning a “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and

May 25, 2024Old Zaramo Doll Ex Karl Zabel Collection

$50

Old Senufo Sculpture of a Female: A carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized face and form, shown wearing a ceremonial cap, hands to its side and an overall well handled surface patina. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa

May 25, 2024Old Senufo Sculpture of a Female

$50

Anyi Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Banks Collection: A very finely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form, incised linear designs and well handled surface. Anyi or related ethnic group, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure measur

May 25, 2024Anyi Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Banks Collection

$50

Old Ancestor Effigy from the Sukuma, Ex Banks Collection: A carved wooden idol with a well handled surface, well worn features and golden honey colored wood. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall on custom

May 25, 2024Old Ancestor Effigy from the Sukuma, Ex Banks Collection

$50

Recommended Art

Bunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970: 17x13 cm

2 days LeftBunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970

€125

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

3 days LeftCole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$1,400

Ed Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: Shadowed Walls is a large oil painting (40" X 78") dated 1983. Paintings by Ed Mell ( AZ, USA) are in several museums and major private holdings includ

13 hrs LeftEd Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls

$39,000

Pablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism: Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973) . Mixed Media on strong paper. Cubism. "Head of a Woman Reading" 1953 21 cm. x 29.7 cm. Signature of the artist top right Labels and stamps at the back for Picasso Museu

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism

$600

Diego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas: Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886-1957) Signed, Portrait of a Seated Woman Knitting, circa first half of the twentieth century, signed lower right, carved gilt wood frame. Image: 39" H x 31" W; frame: 46.5"

4 days LeftDiego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas

$1,700

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Blooming Waterlilies Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 12 x 16 Framed Dimensions: 18 1/5 x 22 1/8 x 2 Signature signed lower left: Thomas DeDecker verso: titled, signed and dat

3 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies

$1,200

Jock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges: 13x15 inches on Baryta Paper- Studio 3d Seal - Low Corner Cut

2 days LeftJock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges

€350

Pablo Picasso Drawing. Signed: 1969. Oil on heavy paper (Spanish on the back/Label Musee d'Orsay-Oleo sobre panel. Title Mosquetero con paloma. Style : Cubism Signature: Recto Top left Stamps at back for Musee d'Orsay 10" x 13"

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Drawing. Signed

$950

Robert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Henry Angeloch (New York, 1922 - 2011) TITLE: Shore near Sheepford, Nantucket, MA (titled on verso) YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible i

4 days LeftRobert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting

$240

Pablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas: The Dream Pablo Picasso Limited edition on canvas Custom framed. Estate signed. From the Collection Domaine Picasso. Includes certificate of authenticity. Custom framed Approx. image size 24 x 20 inch

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas

$345

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: A breathtaking oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of a boat gracefully gliding through the tranquil waters of a quiet Bahia during a picturesque sunset. Measuring 20 x 15.5 inches, this

4 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$4,400

Louisa McElwain Oil On Canvas: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: This large painting by Louisa McElwain "Song of the High Desert", 1999, is of her most popular subject, storms in the New Mexico desert. This one is re

13 hrs LeftLouisa McElwain Oil On Canvas

$5,000

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Valley Sunset Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 8 x 10 Framed Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 7/8 Signature signed lower right: Thomas deDecker verso: titled, signed and dated

3 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset

$500

Original watercolor Salvador Dali: Watercolor and ink on Arches paper in the style of Salvador Dali Approx 30x26 inches custom framed Includes documentation

3 days LeftOriginal watercolor Salvador Dali

$950

Joan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches: Artist: Joan Miro (1893-1983)Technique: Watercolor and ink on paper.Title: Artistmeasures: 28x20 inchesHand signed on the front and backimportant private collectionObservations: It needs to be conditi

3 days LeftJoan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches

$6,900

Original oil on board by William Sonntag (1822-1900): Original oil on board by William Sonntag 1850 10x16 image size Includes provenance.

3 days LeftOriginal oil on board by William Sonntag (1822-1900)

$9,500

20th C. African Yoruba Wood Staff w/ Painted Figures

Item Details

Description

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fabulous, hand-carved wooden staff almost resembling a totem with the figure of a bare-breasted female standing atop the head of a fully-clothed male, all adorned in white and blue pigments. Surmounted by a phallic finial, the female holds a lidded jar, perhaps an offering dish, before her and carries a petite child on her back, while the bearded male wears a conical hat and stands on straight legs with arms to his sides. The bottom of the staff tapers to a metal spike, suggesting it was once stuck into the ground as a post. Resembling the tall house posts 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. Yoruba sculptors often carved images to support the rule of their royal patrons. Size: 4.6" W x 50.4" H (11.7 cm x 128 cm); 51" H (129.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#178082

Condition

Professional repair to woman's arms with break lines visible, and stable fissures to wood. Some chipping in areas with expected nicks and abrasions. Nice remaining detail and preservation of pigments, and rich patina throughout.

Buyer's Premium

26.5%

20th C. African Yoruba Wood Staff w/ Painted Figures

Name: 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Staff w/ Painted Figures
SKU: 153389512
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $400

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,307 Reviews

7,931 Followers