Ancestor 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

Authentic wooden ancestor figure from the Chamba people of Nigeria. It`s a protective `tau-wandoa` figure. The Chamba people live in southeastern Nigeria, to the south of the Benue river, on either si

Authentic wooden ancestor figure from the Chamba people of Nigeria. It`s a protective `tau-wandoa` figure. The Chamba people live in southeastern Nigeria, to the south of the Benue river, on either si

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,

Ebo peoples style carved wood ancestor figure, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 13.25"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

WAJA & MAMA WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURES (2), NIGERIA, H 14":Carved as standing figures with headdresses, including 1 H.14 3/4" x 2 1/4", and 1 at H.14" x 2 1/2". Two items total. Property of the Flint Insti

Antique African Montol Peoples Female Ancestor Figure, Nigeria. Carved wood, on base. 1908 inscribed on base of statue. Provenance: accessioned by the Seattle Art Museum in 1908; deaccessioned 1996. S

* 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

Pair of African Igbo Ancestor Figures, Nigeria. Carved wood. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 1) 39'' x 9'' x 8'' (99 x 23 x 20 cm); 2) Size: 35'' x 7'' x 7'' (89 x 18 x 18 cm).

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.

A finely cast bronze Pipe stem with two ancestor figures shown holding ladles. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The bronze has been custom mounted.

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

A long slender carved wooden walking cane with ancestor type figure and twisted form. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Staff measures 37 inches tall.

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

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.)