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AFRICAN ART

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A selection of African Masks & sculptures offered at low starting bids with no reserves, many with important provenance. This auction will also feature a nice selection of Yoruba arts and other works from Nigeria, with a wonderful collection of Ibeji twin sculptures.
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A Yoruba Ibeji from Abeokuta with Fausto Polo Gold Certificate: A finely carved wooden male twin sculpture with facial scars, detailed coiffure and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria , West Africa,
0025: A Yoruba Ibeji from Abeokuta with Fausto Polo Gold CertificateEst. $400-$800
Eroded Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure: A Carved wooden male effigy or Ibeji with tall central crest, incised scar designs, classic face and form and a most unusual eroded backside and feet, suggesting time on a local shrine. The
0026: Eroded Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin FigureEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
Old Yoruba Ibeji with stylized Pony Tail: A very fine and very well handled Ibeji male twin fetish idol with classic features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving an
0027: Old Yoruba Ibeji with stylized Pony TailEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Effigy: A fine and very well handled Ibeji female twin fetish idol with classic features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving an idol
0028: A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin EffigyEst. $400-$800Lot Passed
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Early Yoruba Egungun Headdress Museum Exhibited: A very old, possibly 19th century carved wooden headdress cap with a wonderful traditional face and swept to the side coiffure that represents a hunters cap, Abeokuta regional style, Yoruba peoples,
0029: Early Yoruba Egungun Headdress Museum ExhibitedEst. $1,000-$2,000
A Yoruba Feline Ritual Container Museum Exhibited: A large carved wooden zoomorphic effigy container with a stylized feline embellished with carved raised and painted designs of hunters with muzzle loader rifles. This is an old and well used example,
0030: A Yoruba Feline Ritual Container Museum ExhibitedEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
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A Yoruba Gelede mask: A very finely carved wood Gelede ceremonial mask with a wonderful and charming pair of wrestlers as the top finial, on a traditional horizontal helmet style mask. The Gelede spectacle of the Yoruba
0031: A Yoruba Gelede maskEst. $800-$1,500
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Egungun Ceremonial Mask Ex Voorhuis Collection: A fine old carved wooden festival mask from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A classic Egungun style mask worn atop the head, the mask has a long collar of textile attached to hide the
0032: Egungun Ceremonial Mask Ex Voorhuis CollectionEst. $800-$1,500
A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Male & Female Sculptures from Oyo: A carved wooden male and female pair of Ibeji sculpture with small facial scars, large eyes, and shoulders, with a tall coiffure dyed blue and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are
0033: A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Male & Female Sculptures from OyoEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed
A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: A fine and very well handled Ibeji female twin fetish idol with classic features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving an idol
0034: A Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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A Female Yoruba Ibeji from Llorin Region: Old Ibeji from Ilorin, in the Oyo tribe territory. Well carved Ibeji classic coiffure dyed blue, well carved face with heavy incised linear scars or designs, well handled form, signs of field use.
0035: A Female Yoruba Ibeji from Llorin RegionEst. $300-$500
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A Pair of Ibeji Twin Cult Sculptures: A carved wooden male and female pair of Ibeji sculpture with deep facial scars, and well carved coiffure and a well handled surface patina. Note how both of the faces were washed and cleaned. Ibeji
0036: A Pair of Ibeji Twin Cult SculpturesEst. $600-$1,200
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A Yoruba Divination Tray: A Carved wooden flat tray with carved and raised various motifs relating to Yoruba life and spirituality. The most essential implements of a Yoruba babalawo, or diviner, are his tray opon Ifa and his
0037: A Yoruba Divination TrayEst. $400-$600
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Yoruba Ifa Divination Female Sculpture: A beautiful, finely carved shrine sculpture of a kneeling devotee, a supplicant before the Orisha or Deity. The figure measures 14.5 inches tall, and will also include a professional custom display
0038: Yoruba Ifa Divination Female SculptureEst. $600-$1,000
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A Yoruba House of The Head: A fine Yoruba House of the Head shrine ile ori. Made from leather, cowrie shells, mirrors, wood and fabric, the middle top with a part leather bound stone. The Shrine measures 19 x 10 inches.
0039: A Yoruba House of The HeadEst. $400-$800
A Yoruba Priest Sculpture: A carved wooden Yoruba Male Elder Figure, likely a Priest or important chief with a Ceremonial Staff in one hand and a carved wooden Chain or Necklace of Beads in the other hand. Condition: Well
0040: A Yoruba Priest SculptureEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji from Igbo Ora: A carved wooden male and female set of twin sculptures with deep facial scars, carved coiffure and a well handled surface patina, note that the sculptures are both well FED, their mouths worn smooth
0041: A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji from Igbo OraEst. $800-$1,200
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A Yoruba Male Ibeji with Fausto Polo Gold Certificate: A finely carved wooden male twin sculpture with facial scars, tall detailed coiffure dyed blue and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria ,
0042: A Yoruba Male Ibeji with Fausto Polo Gold CertificateEst. $400-$800
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A Female Ibeji Twin Sculpture with Documentation: A finely carved wooden female twin sculpture with facial scars, tall coiffure dyed blue and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria , West
0043: A Female Ibeji Twin Sculpture with DocumentationEst. $400-$800
Encyclopedia of the Ibeji: A large, brand new, hard cover never opened copy of Fausto Polos Book, the Encyclopedia of the Ibeji. The Encyclopedia of the Ibeji guides the beginner and the advanced collectors to the
0044: Encyclopedia of the IbejiEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
A Yoruba Ibeji Female from Egbado: A carved wooden female twin sculptures with multiple facial scars, a carved coiffure with strong blue pigments and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba
0045: A Yoruba Ibeji Female from EgbadoEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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A Female Ibeji Twin Idol from Ogbomosho: A carved wooden female twin sculpture with deep facial scars, a large carved coiffure with strong blue pigments and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba
0046: A Female Ibeji Twin Idol from OgbomoshoEst. $300-$500
A Male Ibeji Twin Idol from Llogbo: A carved wooden male twin sculpture with multiple facial scars, a carved mohawk like coiffure, extra large flat feet and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba
0047: A Male Ibeji Twin Idol from LlogboEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
Old Female Yoruba Ibeji from the Oyo Region: Old Ibeji from Ilorin, in the Oyo tribe territory. Well carved Ibeji classic openwork coiffure dyed blue, well carved face with heavy incised linear scars or designs, accents around the eyes, with a
0048: Old Female Yoruba Ibeji from the Oyo RegionEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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