Very Old Benin Yoruba Seated male African Tribal Art

A Very old carved wooden male ancestor sculpture from the Benin / Yoruba peoples, Southern Benin, Northern Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture features a male seated in a very unique position with a w

A carved wooden image of young male with floppy ceremonial cap, tribal scars and shown holding an offering bowl. genuinely old and weathered sculpture, likely dating the the early 20th century and per

A remarkable old carved wooden male figure shown seated on bench and with a great big smile, in his hands he holds an open book, presumably a Bible. The Kongo peoples have been influenced by missionar

A rare Yoruba peoples altar to the Shango cult, NIGERIA, Africa. An Exceptional old shrine carved from a single tree trunk, depicting ancestor faces, male and female devotees and showing plenty of age

This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Hemba peoples, Central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well weathered patina from handling over many years. The Statue

This is a very rare and fascinating old Yoruba Opon Ifa Divination tray , weathered brown patina and decorated with the faces of Eshu, the Yoruba \"Trickster \"deity, and with stylized scorpions, liza

This is an old Yoruba peoples walking stick or cane from Nigeria, West Africa. This Vintage to antique walking stick has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, suggesting age and use over m

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with overall surface wear, however no apparent breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please vie

A handsome Old Mangbetu sculpture of a male ancestor with tribal tatoo designs and a long extended head, evidence of the tradition of cranial deformation. This wood sculpture is a vintage to antique e

Height: 24.25" Width: 8.75" Depth: 10.5" Weight: 7.5 lbs A beautiful Yoruba container featuring a male and female figure on the base and a rooster with a snake in its mouth on the lid.

Maske, "egungun" (?) Yoruba, Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Antonio Fiacco, Zürich (1980er Jahre) - Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske des egungun-Bundes, der d

This is a very interesting old wooden effigy of a Male ancestor holding an offering bowl. This sculpture likely represents a Hogon or village medicine man / Priest.The Dogon peoples depend spiritually

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 24" Width: 7.5" Depth: 8" Weight: 3.75 lbs A colorful Yoruba maternity figure featuring a seated female figure holding two objects in her hands and

Old and high quality example of the Yoruba Tribal arts from Nigeria, Africa. This container features the form of a Rooster, carved feathers and raised linear designs. Such containers are known as Ager

Sitzendes Schreinfiguren-Paar, "onile" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H ♀: 40 cm; ♂: 42 cm. Provenienz: deutsche Privatsammlung, Berlin. Thermolumineszenz-Altersbesti

148 Bronzes and ivories from the old kingdom of Benin At the galleries of M. Knoedler and Company. Carré, Louis Paris : Dehon & Cie (1935) ISBN: none English text 36 pages Illustrations Softcover 28

Palastpfosten, "opo ile" Yoruba-Ketu, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 192 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2

Orakelbrett, "opon Ifa" Yoruba-Nago, Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. B 48 cm. Provenienz: - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Genf. - HDV Piguet, Genf (05.06.2023, Lot 3037). Im ganzen Yoruba-Gebiet si

Orakelbrett, "opon Ifa" Yoruba-Nago, Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. B 35 cm. Provenienz: - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Genf. - HDV Piguet, Genf (05.06.2023, Lot 3037). Im ganzen Yoruba-Gebiet si

Tanzkleid, "ekuu egungun" Yoruba-Nago, Benin Mit Sockel / with base H 180 cm. Provenienz: - Museum Haus der Völker, Schwaz. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. Ausgestellt: Haus der Völker, Schwaz. Der Egungun

28 Sitz Yoruba (Nago), Benin Holz. H 65 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung. Nicht aus einem Stück geschnitzt (aus diversen Einzelstücken zusammengefügt), mit einigen Restaurierungen. CHF 400

Schalenträgerin, "olumeye" Yoruba-Anago, Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 34 cm. L 17,5 cm. Provenienz: W. Häusler, Thurgau, 1960er Jahre in Nigeria erworben. Schalentragende Frauenfigur, di

Maske, "gelede" Yoruba-Nago, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. L 33 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. Jeder von Krankheit, Unfruchtbarkeit

Figur auf einem Pfahl stehend, "bochio" Yoruba-Nago, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 26 cm. Provenienz: - Hans (1926-2010) und Carla Baumann, Muri. - Koller Auktionen, Zürich, Auktion 17, 03