Sold2023Nigerian Ibeji Carved Wooden Figurine #1 Figures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceasedFigures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceased twins. Their elaborate hairstyles and beaded jewelry mark their honored status. When one twin dies, a single sculpture is commissioned and cSee Sold Price
Sold2023Nigerian Ibeji Carved Wooden Figurine #2 Figures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceasedFigures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceased twins. Their elaborate hairstyles and beaded jewelry mark their honored status. When one twin dies, a single sculpture is commissioned and cSee Sold Price
Sold2022A PAIR OF NIGERIAN YORUBA 'ERE IBEJI' TWIN MALE CARVED WOODEN FIGURES, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the WestA PAIR OF NIGERIAN YORUBA 'ERE IBEJI' TWIN MALE CARVED WOODEN FIGURES, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the West African figures each carved on a circular base, the faces with linear scarification marks, the coiffSee Sold Price
Sold2016African Ibeji Wooden Male Twin FigureWest Africa, Yoruba culture, Ibeji, ca. early 20th century. A finely carved wooden deceased male twin figure, known as an Ibeji, most likely from Osogbo or the Igbomina region of Yoruba land. The YoruSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. Ibeji Wooden Male Twin Figure**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Yoruba culture, ca. early 20th century. A hand-carved wood figure, known as an Ibeji, representing a deceased male twin. The figure has a tall, bee-hive likeSee Sold Price
Sold2023Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Twins**Originally Listed At $800** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A set of hand-carved wooden Ere Ibeji figures depicting a matched pair of female twins. The figures haveSee Sold Price
Sold2022Early 20th C. African Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figure - Male**Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male "ere ibeji" figure, most likely from Oshogbo or the Igbomina region of YorubSee Sold Price
Sold202320th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twin FigureWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure, known as an Ibeji, representative of a twin, standing on an integral pedestal, with a skirt around the waistSee Sold Price
Sold2021Fine / Early 20th C. African Ibeji Wood Male Twin**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male figure known as an "ibeji" standing with attenuated legs atop an integraSee Sold Price
Sold201920th C. Nigerian Wooden Carved Bird Ritual Figure**Originally Listed At $125** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. 20th century CE. A fascinating ritual object, hand-carved from wood, shaped like a bird with its body pressed together sleekly as if it is plummSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Figure**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved male Ere Ibeji twin figure with large feet and parted legs, delineated genitalia, protrudinSee Sold Price
Sold2016African Ibeji Wood Female Figure, ex-ArnovickWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned with incised markings representSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. African Ibeji Wood Female Figure, ex-Arnovick**Previously Listed At $600** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned wSee Sold Price
Sold202320th C. African Ibeji Wood Female Figure, ex-ArnovickWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned with incised markings representSee Sold Price
Sold2017Carved wooden statue of a Buddha Bull.A wooden carved animal figure called, Buddha Bull. Was painted in polychrome, India, mid 20th century. 7 1/4" x 6 7/8".See Sold Price
Sold2015Chinese Carved Philosopher Figure20th century AD. A carved wooden figurine of the Chinese Immortal Shou Lao old bearded man on an openwork base, with tapering staff surmounted by a cone with symbols. 655 grams, 31.5cm (12 1/2"). PropSee Sold Price
Sold2017Ethnographic African Madonna Figure20th century AD. A carved wooden figurine of the Madonna with eyes closed and hands pressed together in prayer. 2.2 kg, 72cm (28 1/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market beSee Sold Price
Sold2024Yoruba Tribal Ibeji Twin Cult Carved Wood Figure African Nigeria #1Ca. second half 20thC. Very good with no major losses, and no repairs. Nice deep, rich patina. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please vieSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Female Figure**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure standing atop an integral circular base with delineated legs. ASee Sold Price
Sold2015(4) ASIAN CARVED JADE & STONE FIGURES ON STANDS(lot of 4) Collection of Asian carved stone and jade figures, including: (2) Japanese rutilated clear quartz carved birds on wooden bases; (1) carved turquoise figurine of Asian woman holding fan, 2.7See Sold Price
Sold2024A Collection of Vintage African Wooden FiguresAfrica, 20th century. A collection of eight finely wooden carved figurines from the early-mid 20th century. Contains totem-like carved heads, bookends, and an elephant with an attached box, which giveSee Sold Price
Sold2022Pair of African Yoruba Female Ibeji Figures, NigeriaPair of African Yoruba Female Ibeji Figures, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Sizes: 1) 12'' x 4'' x 3.5'' (See Sold Price
Sold2017Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' FiguresCollection 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.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Pair Yoruba 'Ibeji' FiguresPair of African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria, carved wood ibeji (twin figures); with metal stud and woven embellishments; H: 21 1/2" (each, approx.)See Sold Price
6 days LeftHolabird Western Americana CollectionsAfrican Hand Carved Utensils c1920s? (3) [181334]$50
Jun 10First Arts Premiers Inc.UNIDENTIFIED GREENLANDIC ARTIST, Two Standing Figures on Base, c. 1940s or 1950sCA$350