Fertility, Ancestor, Mummuye tribe, from Nigeria, o

Wonderful wooden belly mask from the YORUBA tribe, Nigeria. This kind of masks symbolize fertility and are also thought to be worn during boys`initiation ceremonies. Good used condition with slight tr

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

Carved wooden image of a Mother and her children from the Afo peoples of the Benue river, Northern Nigeria. Beautifully carved with stylized facial treatment, note the tall headdress o the mother and

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

Retail- $1500

The auction featuring items from the Saul Brandman Foundation. Helmet mask in carved wood fabrication, made by the Ekoi Ejagham tribe. Region of origin: Nigeria, Africa. This helmet mask has a Janus-f

Ekoi Headdress Mask. Ekoi Tribe, Nigeria. Carved Wood, Leather. Size: 36'' x 38'' x 37'' (91 x 97 x 94 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

This is a very rare hand-carved wooden face mask with vibrant painted detailing made by the Ijo Tribe, Nigeria. Created in the western area of Nigeria where realistic masks in the form of fish or anim

WOODEN FEMALE ABEJI DOLL YORUBA NIGERIA . Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated single wooden Ibeji Doll; Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria. Female Eyes carved but she lacks a nose, mouth or ears; body and base wa

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

A standing male ancestor figure, Nigeria, Urhobo style. 20th century. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "The Urhobo have two distinct sculptural traditions

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

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).

38 Orakelbrett, "opon-ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Holz. Ø 38 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Ausgestellt: Museum der Völker, Schwaz. Sonderausstellung Yoruba - Meisterwerke einer Afrikanischen Hochk

An anthropomorphic mask from the Ibo tribe of Nigeria, well-carved with animal horns, facial scarification and three faces protruding from the forehead. An attractive mask with good age, the back show

Date: 2nd half of the 20th Century Origin/Tribe: Igbo. Nigeria. Material: Wood, goat skull, rope, chain and encrusted sacrificial material. Dimensions: Height 37 cm. Width 14 cm. Depth 32cm. Additiona

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

African statue from the Ekoi tribe of Nigeria. Depicts a four faced woman with elaborate braided hair design. Crafted of carved wood with antelope skin covering and heavy woven fiber base. Measures 38

Festus. O. Idehen is a renowned figurative sculptor in wood and bronze. He carved the standing man in a solid piece of wood with tools that left thick marks of carvings to define areas of the young ma

Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni Tribe, ca. first quarter 20th century CE. A very rare mask with articulated mouth, curls to each side, hair tied atop in series of "spikes," face painted in rare yellow pigments

All On Custom Lucite Stands. Likely Contains Aluminum And Silver, But Not Tested. 5.75 x 4 x 4 Each. Probably Nigeria, Yoruba Tribe. See Photos For Condition. Code H8.

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

Group of three African Iron money currency flat shovel sculptures. Early 20th Century. Angas and Afo tribes of Northern Nigeria. Each fitted with custom display stands. Sizes approximately 26" H, 24"

Framed gouache painting on paper, Shrouded Comanche Woman, signed lower left O'Leary (Diane O'Leary, Comanche Tribe, New Mexico, 1935-2013), sight: 12"h, 9"w, overall: 20.25"h, 17.5"w, 5lbs **Provenan