Ancestor/Reliquary Figure, Mama tribe, from Nigeria

Headrest Buffalo mask, Mama tribe, from Nigeria, Wood, red pigment with distressed finish, 18 1/2 inches tall, Provenance: Boca Raton Museum of Art prior to 2005

Carved wooden mask from the Mama tribe of Nigeria, depicting the head of a buffalo or bush cow. Used for agricultural rituals. Mid 20th century, dimensions 30" x 9.75" . Good condition, minor cracks i

TRIBAL AFRICAN ART MAMA FIGURE. Nigeria 31cm x 7cm

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

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

Fine expressive African wooden mask of the Nigerian MAMA tribe. The Mama live on the plateaus of northern Nigeria, extending from the present-day state of Ebbi to the Cameroon border. Difficulty acces

Fine African Bronze Figurine, Benin Tribe, Nigeria, circa mid 20th century, fine sand casting, in the figure of a woman cooking, height: 28.5 cm.

Nigeria Mumuye or neighboring tribe style decorative figure Looks like a Star Wars warrior Material: Wood, glass, textile Dimension: 22 1/2 inches (57 cm) Condition: medium Reserve: $50.00 Shipping: D

PAIR OF YORUBA IBEDJI WOODEN FIGURES / DOLLS Lot of 2 wood Ibedji dolls from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Size: 10.75" Shipping / Pick-Up: We Can Ship This Item Lot of 2 wood Ibedji dolls from the Yor

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

A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Female Figure Holding a Lidded Cup, Nigeria, Early 20th Century. With male and female kneeling figures on lid of vessel. H: 17 1/2 W: 6 D: 9 in.

A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Female Figure Holding a Lidded Vessel, Nigeria, 20th Century. H: 19 W: 6 D: 7 in.

African Tribal Mama Bush Cow Festival Helmet Mask. African tribal mama bush cow (buffalo) festival helmet mask. Received from Nigeria. Consigner attributes the helmet mask to the Chamba tribe, Manbila

Igbo Female Ancestral Figure, Nigeria, early 20th C. with a Bird totem headdress. N.B.: the Igbo consider themselves as descendents of one of Israel's Ten Lost Tribes. Dimensions: 37 h X 6 W X 5D (LDI

A Very rare old eroded "Ekpu" Ancestor figure from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria. Such idols were carved when a deceased member of the tribe was elevated to "Ancestor" status, and was cared for and prot

20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 72" x 15" x 12" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Igbo are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups. Each Igbo village, defined by lineage, contains l

West African Terracotta Figure, Nigeria. Size: 23.5'' x 8.5'' x 11'' (60 x 22 x 28 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of Bernard Barach. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves

African Igbo Ancestor Figure, Nigeria, 19th Century. Carved wood and paint. On stand. Provenance: ex Jacques Kerchache, Paris; Ex Ana and Antonio Casanovas, Spain. Size: 61'' x 12'' x 11.5'' (155 x 30

Tiv Female Figure, Nigeria Wood with polished black patina Height 28in (73cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, acquired in the 1960s Thence by descent In hard, dense w

Unusual Large African Igbo Ikenga Figure, Nigeria. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman, New York, acquired before 1974. Size: 48'' x 14'' x 11'' (122 x 36 x 28 cm). Height on stand: 44" (112 cm).

Title: Large Alusi IGBO IBO figure Nigeria African Tribal Art Africain 1244 Additional Information: NIGERIA IBO Large Alusi Figure Igbo sculpture, a little atypical by the position of the open hands a

African Chamba Spirit Figure, Nigeria. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Galerie Kamer, 2 quai Malaquaise, Paris, Fra

Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Nigeria ibeji Wood, pigments, glass beads, metal, encrustations Height 10 3/4in (27.3cm) Provenance Sotheby's, New York, 6 May 1994, Lot 108 Stanley Lederman Collection, New

An Igbo Male Figure Nigeria Height: 147 cm. (57 3/4in.) Circa 1900. Provenance: Sale: Etude de Ricqlès, Paris, 25 november 2001, lot 293 Standing on two elongated legs; arms framing the torso; th