Figural carved headdress - Nigeria, Ijaw

A Yoruba Tribe Carved and Painted Wood Figural Headdress, Nigeria, Early 20th Century. H: 7 1/2 W: 9 1/2 D: 8 in.

African, Yoruba people of Nigeria, carved hardwood figural headdress element depicting an elongated conical head with remnants of multicolor paint, upon a circular base with holes for mounting on head

A highly stylized carved wooden dance crest / mask from the Ijaw peoples of Nigeria. The headdress is painted wood and measures 16 x 8 inches ( 25 inches tall on custom stand.

Two African Mumuye, Nigeria carved wood figural pieces; one standing, of typical form; the other a possible headdress, exhibiting a painted white face; H: 44" (taller, approx.)

Two African Mumuye, Nigeria carved wood figural pieces; one standing, of typical form; the other a possible headdress, exhibiting a painted white face; H: 44" (taller, approx.)

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely hand carved wooden figural bust of a face topped by a large, hooked coiffure or headdress shaped like an axe blade. A t

Group of three various African carved wood masks, including elaborate figural polychrome headdress, possibly of the Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria; mask of red and white coloration, possibly of Dan, Côte

West African carved wood "Olumeye" (offering bowl), Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, kneeling maternity figure with elaborate headdress, two small children at her arms, a third child surmounting the lid of an

**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Nigeria, Bini (Edo), ca. early 20th century CE. A mesmerizing carved wood mask depicting a human face with domed eyes, a slightly curved nose, large eye slits fo

Fine Antique African Ekoi Ejagham Figural Headdress, Nigeria. Cow hide, rattan basketry, hair. Provenance: Arte Primitivo, New York, NY, Lot 686, March 4, 2020; Private New York Collection, acquired i

Yoruba Epa Headdress. Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 41" x 10" x 10.5" (104 x 25 x 27 cm).

African Yoruba Four Eshu Figural Group, Nigeria. Carved wood with long cowrie shell strands. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 30.75'' x 8'' x 3'' (78 x 20

YORUBA, NIGERIA, CARVED AND PAINTED FIGURAL FAMILY GROUP. HEIGHT 9"; LENGTH 10"

African Ibo Headdress Figure, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 16'' x 6'' x 5'' (41 x 15 x 13 cm).

African Ejagham Headdress, Nigeria, 20th C. Carved wood, fiber, shells and pigment. Provenance: ex-collection of Samir Boro, Cote D'Ivoire. Size: 12'' x 5'' x 8'' (30 x 13 x 20 cm) Height on stand: 14

African Ejagham Janiform Headdress, Nigeria, 20th C. Carved wood. Provenance: ex-collection of Samir Boro, Cote D'Ivoire. Size: 10'' x 5'' x 5'' (25 x 13 x 13 cm).

African Cameroon Headdress Figural Remnant carved wood on plinth, depicting a female figure with arms missing, breasts exposed on back board with three oblong openings at top.

Yoruba Peoples, carved container and beaded panel, Nigeria, incl. a figural carved wood covered food container, possibly two container lids put together, and ceremonial beaded fabric sash, 10"h x 17.5

2 Igbo Figural Carvings. Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood. Largest Size: 39.5'' x 7'' x 8.25'' (100 x 18 x 21 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE

4 Yoruba Figural Carvings. Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 43'' x 5.5'' x 4.5'' (109 x 14 x 11 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE

Large African Benin-style, Nigeria polychrome and carved wood figural plaque; depicting a warrior figure in high relief; H: 46 1/2" (approx.)

3 Yoruba Figural Carvings. Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 44'' x 6'' x 4.5'' (112 x 15 x 11 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

YORUBA, NIGERIA, CARVED & PAINTED MATERNITY HEADDRESS. HEIGHT 30"

Baga people, African (Republic of Guinea), 20th century. Large hand carved wood nimba figural headdress in the form of a woman with prominent nose, jutting chin, geometric patterned hair, rounded ears