Yoruba-Marionette / Yoruba Marionette / African Art

33 Marionette Yoruba, Nigeria Holz, Textil. H 36 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1987). - Nachlass Rudolf und Leonore Blum, Zumikon. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. CHF 200 / 400 EUR 188

This is a rather charming old and field used wooden mask , worn in the Gelede spectacle , Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. What is most fascinating is the small figure atop the mask can be moved to si

A Charming hand carved wooden dance helmet mask with movable "delivery" style truck and a traffic guard atop the Gelede style festival mask. The Truck is controlled by the two strings which hang down,

TRIBAL AFRICAN ART YORUBA IBEJI. Nigeria. Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings protected by Sango, the

A Vintage to antique carved wooden articulated puppet of a female with elaborate coiffure and movable arms. Old textile dress with breasts exposed. Bambara / Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 27 in

102 Figur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Nachlass Dr. H. und C. Baumann, Bern. Über Zwillinge wurde schon immer gerät

Carved wooden headdress from the Igbo peoples of Nigeria, showing some weathering and erosion. Measures 16.5 inches tall. Also included a Lidded vessel from the Yoruba of Nigeria, older vessel with un

SItzende Figur Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). - Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 220 Jahre (+/-20 %). CHF 800 / 1 200

A well weathered old carved marionette figure with classic facial features and a wonderful flowing form with articulated arms and a bright red painted surface, embellished with metal eyes and painted

This is a rare carved wooden marionette figure from The Ogoni peoples of south east Nigeria, Africa. Tall seated female holding staffs with movable hinged jaw from leather cord out the back of its nec

Three carved wood sculptures with bead ornaments, 10 ½” tall to 12 ¼” tall. From the collection of a Beverly Hills Art Historian and Museum donor. Provenance: Morton Dimondstein

Maske Yoruba, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 17 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. CHF 800 / 1 600 EUR 688 / 1 376

A very fine Old Bozo marionette head in the form of a Young Antelope, with wonderful painted designs. Obvious age and handling. measures 17.5 x 7 inches. The display stand shown was for photography pu

A colorful and charming marionette style headdress, actually worn in parade festivals and village celebrations, typically attached to a superstructure worn on the head. The sculpture measures 29.5 inc

Maske Yoruba, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 17 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. CHF 800 / 1 600 EUR 688 / 1 376

Carved wooden marionette figure with articulated arms and a well weathered textile adornment. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The puppet measures 29 inches tall.

A wonderfully abstract female sculpture that may have been a marionette type puppet or doll. Note the highly stylized face and incised designs, with a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, Afric

A carved wooden headdress with well weathered surface, some old insect damage and obvious weather decay, all carved from a single piece of wood. From the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria West Africa. The Yor

African Art Yoruba Helmet Mask from Nigeria. The dimension is 26.5 inches high x 11.5 inches depth x 11 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $75.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

A carved wooden ceremonial vessel depicting a Mother with her child bundled to her back. The mother is shown holding the bowl, which conveys an act of devotion and symbolizes prayer. Such vessels are

African Art Yoruba Door is from Nigeria. The dimension 25 inches high x 17.25 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

A Carved wooden dance mask with apparent field use and wear, painted linear designs and signs of handling and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 17 x 11 inches. A durable mask di

African Art Yoruba Door is from Nigeria. The dimension is 24 inches high x 19 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International fore

African Art Yoruba Helmet Mask is from Nigeria . The dimension is 19.25 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internat