Altar figure - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

Beautiful wooden altar figure from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petition

Rare Ibeji twin albino figure of the YORUBA tribe of Nigeria. One of the most famous Yoruba Ibeji woodcarvings is the figures that represent deceased twins. According to Yoruba faith, they affect the

**Originally Listed At $275** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. An interesting and well-carved light wood colonial figure of a woman, topless, with prominent breasts,

* A Yoruba Wood Figure nigeria, late 19th/early 20th century with traces of blue pigment throughout. Height 14 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 200-300 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Ben

A group of Eight West Africa style figures. 20th century. ++Seated Yoruba wood figure, Nigeria, 8 1/2"h x 3 1/2"w x 2"d. ++ Lobi style wooden female figure, Burkina Faso, 7"h x 2"w x 1 1/2"d. ++ Lobi

Two African carved wood maternity figures; Yoruba, Nigeria olumeye (offering bowl figure); together with Chokwe, Angola/Democratic Republic of the Congo/Zambia seated with child in lap, wearin

Two pairs of carved wood Ibejis figures, Yoruba, Nigeria. A pair of female twins, and a pair male and female twins, Heights: 10 inches. Provenance: Professor Sanford and Barbara Dornbusch.

Two African Carved Wood Ibeji Figures , Yoruba, Nigeria, taller h. 10 in

African Yoruba Nigeria Ibeji Figure.Carved Wood, Pigments and Glass Beads. It measures 10 ¾ inches high and 3 inches widest.

African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood figure; wrapped in woven cloth; H: 24" (approx.)

Group of five various African Yoruba, Bénin/Nigeria carved wood figures, including: two pairs of ibeji figures, together with standing male form; H: 10 3/4" (tallest, approx.)

Appealing Ibeji twins of the YORUBA tribe of Nigeria. One of the most famous Yoruba Ibeji woodcarvings is the figures that represent deceased twins. According to Yoruba faith, they affect the daily li

Appealing Ibeji twins of the YORUBA tribe of Nigeria. One of the most famous Yoruba Ibeji woodcarvings is the figures that represent deceased twins. According to Yoruba faith, they affect the daily li

YORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD AND PIGMENT, ALTAR STAND H 14" DIA 14" with figural carving in relief 13 -3/4 x 14-3/8x18".Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and

Type: Carving / sculptureMaterials: WoodMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: Early 20th centuryMaker: African (Nigeria, Yoruba)Description: A carved wood maternity figure or fetish, depicting a fema

African Nigeria Yoruba Carved Female Figure, carved wood depicting a female figure having pronounced forehead central crest headdress, kneeling with mortar and pestle between hands on a small plinth.

Collection of ten African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood ibeji figures; each of various male and female forms; with incised detailing; H: 11 1/4" (tallest, approx.)

Group of three African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood maternity figures; H: 19" (tallest, approx.)

A group of two Yoruba Ibeji Figures. Wood, pigment. Nigeria. Smallest: 9 1/4" x 2 1/2". Largest: 9 3/4" x 2 5/8". Condition: Cracks, abrasions, missing broken piece, and surface dirt. Provenance: From

Title: Yoruba polychrome maternity wood figure - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Type: Figure, maternity, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Nigeria Dimension: 10,24 Inch Weight: 1,

YORUBA WOOD ERE IBEJI FIGURES (2), FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H 10 1/2":Carved wood twin figures, including 1 male and 1 female, each wears bead and metal bracelets. Two items total. Property of the

A polychrome and wood seated maternity figure. Nigeria,Yoruba, Pre-1950. 26 1/2"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A carved wood standing female figure. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. 38"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

Yoruba style, carved wood figures, Nigeria, incl. (2) Ibeji figures, the largest figure carrying vessel with removable lid, 22.5"h x 7"w x 8"d (largest), 11"h x 3"w x 2.25"d (smallest) Provenance: Est