African Kirdi Ceremonial Shield, Nigeria, 19th/20th C.

African Kirdi Ceremonial Shield, Nigeria, 19th/20th C.Leather embossed with vertical, horizontal and diagonal stripes, curled edges. Size: 41'' x 28'' x 3'' (104 x 71 x 8 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Esta

Nigeria/Benin, 19th/20th C. Appx. 13-1/2"h x 6-1/2"dia

Two African Igbo Wooden Ceremonial Masks, Nigeria : 19th-20th Century carved ceremonial wooden masks, Igbo Peoples, Agwa or Ogbaku Region of Nigeria (1) Tall, narrow mask with open mouth, eyes accente

West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo Peoples late 19th / 20th c. Ritual Brass Gongs or Shrine figures with partial gilt remaining. The two with small sets of legs to the base of each and pierced at their tops,

Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Such pieces were reserved for use by Yoruba royalty. Size: 27.75'' x 10'' x 15'' (70 x 25 x 38 cm).

A metal shield. Nigeria/Cameroon, Kirdi. c.20th century. 34". In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated

Benin Edo People, bronze ceremonial staff, 19th c. Nigeria, in two pieces, naturally dark and verdigris patinated cast bronze, in a stacked totemic form, the round standard surmounted by a long beaked

Title:Africa, Nigeria, Hide ceremonial fan Date: 19th. c. Dimensions: 22 1/2” high Additional Info: Hide with wood, felt Reserve: $500.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $45.00 to anywhere within

First half 20th c., Yoruba Helmet Mask, Nigeria/Benin, a ceremonial helmet built on a gourd base, ringed with cowrie shells and bells, would be worn with a full raffia costume. 16" tall. Good conditio

A group of 2 large multi strand coral beaded necklaces / body adornments. Nigeria, Benin. 19th/20th century. 26"h (with the hanging part) x 14"diam. Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton

Two Ifugao Shields, Luzon, Philippines, 19th/20th Century. Provenance: Ex collection of William Siegmann, former curator for African Arts, Brooklyn Museum of Art. Size: 1) 34'' x 14'' x 4'' (86 x 36 x

Extremely Rare "Bird Of Paradise" Kirdi Diviner's Currency/Sceptre, Kirdi People, Nigeria, West Africa, Early 20th C. Forged Iron. Size: 22.6"H x 10"W (57.5 x 25.5 cm). Based.PLEASE NOTE: All auction

Ceremonial Drum, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, 20th c., having the body carved with faces, supported by four male form legs on ring base, carved from one length of trunk with pegged skin top, 30 1/2" tall,

2 Vintage African Hats: 1) Dinka Hat, brass and hemp, Dinka People (Sudan), 20th C. Size: 13"H x 10"W x 7"D (33 x 25.5 x 18 cm); 2) Unusual Kirdi Forged Iron Ceremonial Hat, Cameroon, 20th C. Size: 16

African carved six-legged stool, 19th/20th c., likely Nigeria, carved geometric design to top surface, 9.5"h x 13.25"w x 11.5"d

Wrought iron ceremonial axe (danced by women during harvest celebrations), in crescent-shaped sickle form, with twisted iron handle, Kirdi peoples, North-East Nigeria or Northern Cameroon, West Africa

Schild Kirdi, Kamerun Ohne Sockel / without base Leder. H 90,5 cm. Provenienz: Walter Häusler, Thurgau. 1960er Jahre in Nigeria erworben. CHF 200 / 400 EUR 172 / 344

Ceremonial Pouch, Based, Yoruba People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Beaded textile.Size: 26.75"H x 8.5"W x 5.75"D (22 x 15 x 68 cm). PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview

Featured in this lot is this South African Zulu Tribal cowhide shield, c. 1940; this is a traditional ceremonial shield used for weddings and funerals. The shield shows a cowhide construction with str

Monumental Angas Ceremonial Hoe Currency, Angas People, Northern Nigeria, West Africa, 19th C. Forged Iron. Based. Size: 35"H x 26"W x 12"D (89 x 66 x 30 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located

2 Igbo Anthropomorphic Ceremonial Vessels. Chamba People Nigeria, West Africa, late 19th/ early 20th C. Terra Cotta. 1) Size: 5.5"H x 6"W x 6.5"D (14 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm). 2) Size: 4.5"H x 6"W x 6.75"D (

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Tribe, 19th century CE or earlier. Rare Opa Osanyin herbalist's staff. Made of hand-forged iron with staff in a long spear shaped support to which a ring of applied birds

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, early 20th century CE. A tall iron staff with long bells on its lower part and capped by a bird finial atop a thin round disk. Below

Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine, hand-carved wooden ceremonial staff depicting a pair of heads with almond eyes, prominent noses, full lips, scarification mark