Sold2024Yoruba Ceremonial Iron & Brass Sword, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ogboni Society ceremonial sword with heavy decorated brass handle from 19th century or earlier, Nigeria. Heavy iron blade with a square section that transitions to a single edged swordSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Possibly Yoruba, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial SwordPossibly Yoruba, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial sword with brass handle, 26.5"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Possibly Yoruba, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial SwordPossibly Yoruba, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial sword with wooden handle, 20.5"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Yoruba Ogboni Society Sword with Figural Handle, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ogboni Society ceremonial sword with fine brass figural handle from 19th century or earlier, Nigeria. The brass handle with a seated woman or impaled holding her breasts and with a coniSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Yoruba Ogboni Society Sword with Figural Handle, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ogboni Society ceremonial sword with fine brass figural handle from 19th century or earlier, Nigeria. Blade in very bulbous extremely wide form with several pierced holes and a wide wavSee Sold Price
Sold2023Benin Bronze and Iron Ceremonial Sword, Nigeria,the handle in the form of leopard, on almond shaped and cylindrical handle, above a shaped blade, length 65.5cmSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ceremonial sword - Nigeria, Yorubabronze, wood, metal, L: 137,5 cm, L: 54,1 inchProvenance:Dieter Schaffner, GroĂź-Gerau, GermanySee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Peoples, brass ceremonial fansYoruba Peoples, brass ceremonial fans, Nigeria, (4) fans with embossed and incised decoration, 17.5"h x 12.75"w (largest), 12"h x 6.75"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor PhilipSee Sold Price
Sold2024Yoruba Wrought Iron Ceremonial StaffYoruba peoples wrought iron ceremonial staff, Nigeria, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 32.5" high PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Yoruba Ceremonial SwordZeremonialschwert Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. L 57,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, ZĂĽrich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172See Sold Price
Sold201719th C. African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial StaffWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Tribe, 19th century CE or earlier. Rare Opa Osanyin herbalist's staff. Made of hand-forged iron with staff in a long spear shaped support to which a ring of applied birdsSee Sold Price
Sold20221899 American GW Simmons Iron Sword & Brass ScabbardNorth America, northeastern United States, Massachusetts, Boston, ca. 1899 CE. An American ceremonial sword made by G.W. Simmons Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, comprised of an iron blade with a brass sSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Tall African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial Staff**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, early 20th century CE. A tall iron staff with long bells on its lower part and capped by a bird finial atop a thin round disk. BelowSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba Peoples, large Ogboni staff finialYoruba Peoples, large Ogboni staff finial, 19th c. or earlier, Nigeria, brass and iron, staff finial depicting a female head with jewelry and scarifications on forehead, a small iron protrusion on theSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ifa African Diviner's Decorative Tribal Ceremonial Bag Yoruba, Nigeria #2Ca. 20thC. Trade fabric, long straps, leather, cowrie shells, brass; Yoruba, Nigeria. This "bag" does not open, and it seems was intended to be used decoratively inside of a home or shrine instead ofSee Sold Price
Sold2016Yoruba Ogboni Society Iron Ceremonial Staffs (pr)West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, Ogboni society, 19th century CE. A pair of iron staffs in abstract but recognizable human form. Each figure has a stylized face with long, braided hair, elongatedSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ifa African Diviner's Decorative Ceremonial Tribal Bag Yoruba, Nigeria #1Ca. 20thC. Trade fabric, long straps, leather, cowrie shells, brass; Yoruba, Nigeria. This "bag" does not open, and it seems was intended to be used decoratively inside of a home or shrine instead ofSee Sold Price
Sold20193 West African Figures. 20th c.A group of three West African figures. 20th century. ++ Yoruba kneeling maternity figure holding bowl. Nigeria. 19" x 7" x 10 1/2". ++ Benin style brass standing figure holding a sword. Nigeria. 2" xSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. African Yoruba Iron Staff with Bells**Originally Listed at $100** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, early 20th century CE. A ceremonial iron staff with a tripartite top portion consisting of three cylinders of iron twisted into a spiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Knife - Nigeria, Yorubasteel / iron, brass, L: 51 cm, L: 20,1 inchProvenance:Dieter Schaffner, GroĂź-Gerau, GermanySee Sold Price
Sold2024Yoruba Brass Mace or ScepterYoruba peoples probably Ogboni society of Nigeria, West Africa, 19th century. Brass and iron mace with heavy geometric head with disc decoration in brass throughout connected to an iron shaft. The midSee Sold Price
Sold2022Old Ritual Bell from NigeriaOld ceremonial Iron bell with stylized horns on top of handle , well weathered and worn surface suggesting many years in the field . Yoruba or related ethnic group, Nigeria. The Bell measures 15.5 incSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba Peoples Ritual Sword, Nigeria, West AfricaYoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, ritual sword, African bronze/brass, custom mount, likely mid-20th century. Approximate size, 19.5"H (20" on stand). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip GoulSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Edo/Benin, Nigeria, Forged Iron Ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword)Edo/Benin, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial "Ada/Eben" Honor/ Dancing Scepter (short sword) with perforated and carved patterns, 21"h x 3.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YSee Sold Price
4 days LeftHAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Yoruba Ceremonial Whisk "irùkèrè"CHFÂ 5(1 bid)
4 days LeftHAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Dadiya Ceremonial Sickle Blade, "tochile"CHFÂ 25(2 bids)
4 days LeftHAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Yaka Ceremonial Sword with Sheath, "mbeeli ya phoko"CHFÂ 5(1 bid)
326 Lots AwayHermann Historica GmbHA German officer's sword, assembled from old parts, circa 1650See Sold Price