A Cross River Shrine Object, "ofo"

Altarobjekt, "ofo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. L 16,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. Notiz: Galerie Africana, Antonio Fiacco, Zürich (2000). - Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Mu

Altarobjekt, "ofo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 8 cm. Ø 18,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

Schrein-Objekt, "ofo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 5 cm. Ø 8 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

A very old and Primitive wooden shrine idol, likely Chamba or related peoples, Cross River region of Nigeria, Africa. A wonderfully archaic example with primitive carving style and highly stylized for

Wonderful pair of West African staffs with finials resembling spear points or knives. Precise ethnography is uncertain though the treatment bears resemblance to shrine objects across Togo and Ghana (L

Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object, Nigeria, bronze shrine vessel on four legs, cast with raised rope and spiral decoration, 10"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gou

Ibo Peoples, (5) rare bronze Ofo ritual objects, Nigeria, bronze shrine vessels on three legs, cast with raised rope and spiral decoration, 7"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor

A group of Three West African Objects. ++ Baule Figure. Wood. Ivory Coast. 17 1/4" x 4" x 4 3/4". ++ Cross River Headcrest. Wood, pigment. Nigeria. 18" x 9" x 10 1/2". ++ Ghana Figure. Ceramic, pigmen

A rare ancient terracotta clay shrine offering with elongated and exaggerated head of an ancestral spirit. Bura peoples, Niger river delta, Nigeria, likely dating from the 11th to the 15th century. Th

1944 Original Authentic W.W.II. U.S. Signal Corps Photo 199427. Among the first American combat men to cross from Burma into China as they ford fast Naman River leading supply laden mules are. 2nd Lt.

Tramp art scultural object with a gilded carved horse, chess pawns, cardboard cross with small metal pins and a mother of pearl heart, and carved snakes. Illustrated in the 1993 exhibit catalog, This

DESCRIPTION: A Religious Home Shrine in Shadow Box. Features an Oak deep set shadow box frame with gold trim, depicting a cross with Christ in gilt brass and objects of Catholic significance. The plaq

A Very Rare Old carved wooden Cross River dance crest with stylized female form, ornate decorative appendages and areas of weathered organic pigments. The dance crest measures 23 x 16 inches on its cu

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

Maske Cross-River, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 61 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011). Helmmas

A Fine old terracotta head which was used traditionally as a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan ruler from southern Ghana or southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an idealized representation whose ser

A Carved wooden mask in abstract form representing a Water Spirit, with exaggerated faces and plank like form. Ijo peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. According to one myth, the masks origin

Ancient African Terracotta Bust, Cross River Region, Nigeria. On stand. Size: 4'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (10 x 13 x 11 cm); Height on Stand: 8" (20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

A very finely carved wooden dance crest or headdress from the Ibibio or related ethnic group, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The head dress features 3 separately carved mask like faces and a ser

A carved wooden magic shrine object featuring 4 spirit faces on a male and female body, supporting a wooden cup which likely served as some sort of mortar to mix magic ingredients by a shaman/priest.

A very rare Horse Reliquary skull from the Igbo-Izzi peoples of Nigeria, Africa.To the Igbo peoples, horses were especially precious sacrificial animals which only the wealthy elite could afford.Durin

Antique Igbo Armlet Currency, Cross River Region, Nigeria/Cameroon. Forged copper. Size: 11'' x 5.5'' x 4.5'' (28 x 14 x 11 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

An exceedingly rare old carved wooden mask with geometric designs and a heavy kaolin clay surface. The reverse shows obvious wear and field use over generations. Eket peoples, Cross river region, Nige

Vintage Tibetan Rams skull with ornate Buddhist designs and adornment. Actual Ram skull covered with brass and copper decorated with Buddhist symbols. Measures 17 x 10 inches