Sold2018Figur, "ibeji"56 Figur, "ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria, Abeokuta-Stil Holz. H 22 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Über Zwillinge wurde schon immer gerätselt: Vergöttert oder verteufelt, in LegSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare shrine sculpture "ogun" - Nigeria, Yorubawood, heavily sweating sacrificial patina in places, handwritten inventory no. "H.1797", old label with heavily faded writing: "This idol represents "Shango", God of Thunder. Ogun, God of War. Lent bySee Sold Price
Sold2018Figurenpaar, "ibeji"34 Figurenpaar, "ibeji" Yoruba, Egba, Abeokuta, Nigeria Holz. H 23,5 & 23 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Basel. Über Zwillinge wurde schon immer gerätselt: Vergöttert oder verteufelt, in Legenden unSee Sold Price
Sold2018Figurenpaar, "ere ibeji"36 Figurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba (Egba), Nigeria (Abeokuta) H je 24 cm. Provenienz: - Schweizer Privatsammlung, 1960er Jahre in Nigeria erworben. - Galerie Walu, Basel. Über Zwillinge wurde schon iSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Art IboriAn extremely rare Ibori (Inner Head). Yoruba, Nigeria. The Ibori which means "worship the inner spiritual head" embodies the spiritual essence of the person who owned it. Made from cowrie shells, leatSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji", signed baseZwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji", Standfläche signiert Yoruba, Nigeria, Ogun State, Gegend von Abeokuta (Stadt) Aus der Werkstatt von Adugbologe. Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 24,5 cm. ProvenienzSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria, Ogun State, Gegend von Abeokuta (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 20 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, lt. Besitzer vor 1992 in LoméSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Antique Yoruba Shango Tunic/Vest, NigeriaRare Original Antique Beaded Yoruba Diviner / Priest Vest / Tunic - Shango Diviner (IFA) Priest's Vest | Decorated with Glass and stone beads | Approx. Size: 28" H x 27.5" W (Folded).See Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Old African Ekiti Yoruba Mask, NigeriaRare Old African Ekiti Yoruba Mask, Nigeria. Gourd, leather, plant fiber and pigment. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 11.5'' x 9'' x 12'' (29 x 23 x 30 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2016Rare Yoruba Wooden Janus-Headed Scepter w/ Blue PigmentAfrica, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. An unusual double, janus-headed wooden sceptor, finely carved with two sets of janus heads, the upper pair with and intricately carved double-pointeSee Sold Price
Sold2020NIGERIA YORUBA PEOPLE Brass bracelet Manilla slaveNIGERIA. YORUBA PEOPLE. Brass bracelet. Manilla slave currency. Early 1900. Rare. 246 gr. (8,61 oz) - 12x6 cm (4,6x2,3 inch)See Sold Price
Sold2017CARVED WOOD YORUBA MASK HELM 53cm 20"Nigeria. Yoruba people. Carved wood helm used as ceremonial item. Traces of pigmentation (red, green and yellow). Very rare. 53x34x39 cm (20,7x13,2x15,2 inch) 6440 gr. (225,4 oz). GUEYE MUSTAPHA COLLESee Sold Price
Sold201719th C. African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial StaffWest 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 birdsSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Representation of a KingSeltene Darstellung eines Königs Yoruba, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen. H 50,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Denise David (1928-2011), Zürich. CHF 2 000 / 4 000 EUR 1 720 / 3 440See Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Antique Beaded Yoruba Shango Ceremonial Vest/TunicRare Museum Quality Antique Elaborate Beaded Yoruba Shango Priest / Diviner Ceremonial Vest / Tunic - Yoruba, Nigeria. A remarkable piece of art that was hand-made / hand-stitched, with elaborate densSee Sold Price
Sold20213 Yoruba Triplets, "ere ibeji"3 Drillingsfiguren, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 30 cm. Provenienz: Hans-Joachim Struck (1934-2016), 1980-er Jahre in Nigeria erworben. Über Zwillinge wurde schon imSee Sold Price
Sold2019A VERY FINE YORUBA EGUNGUN CEREMONIAL MASKA Rare Yoruba peoples mask from Nigeria, West Africa. This is a very fine carved wooden helmet mask with painted kaolin clay pigments and tall rabbit like ears and the most beautiful carved face I havSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba (Egba), Nigeria, Ogun State, Gegend von Abeokuta (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 21 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, lt. BesitzSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Egba, Nigeria, Bundesstaat Ogun, Gegend von Abeokuta Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 24 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel OlSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Egba, Nigeria, Bundesstaat Ogun, Gegend von Abeokuta Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen, Kaurischnecken. H 24 - 24,5 cm. Provenienz: - Hans-Joachim SSee Sold Price
Sold2015Female Yoruba IFE, NigeriaSale Highlite! Bronze 8” x 11” Female Yoruba IFE, Nigeria 12th – 15th Century Likeness of Ooni Kio – Rare! Estimate $1500 – 2500See Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Yoruba Horse & Rider SculptureA Carved wooden effigy of a male figure on horseback decorated with various shell regalia. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 19.5 inches tall and has a 6 lb shipping weight.See Sold Price
Sold2018A Rare Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl / sculpture ~ AfricanA very finely carved Ifa Divination Vessel featuring a mother and child caryatid (Agere Ifa). Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Measures 9.5 inches tall ( 10.5 inches tall on custom display stand)CONDISee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Old Yoruba Warthog Mask , African ArtA Carved wooden dance mask with apparent field use and wear, painted linear designs and signs of handling and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 17 x 11 inches. A durable mask diSee Sold Price
May 22PiasaRare Yoruba lintel decorated with two ram heads Nigeria Wood XIXth century H : 37 cm ; L : 113 cm€300
May 22PiasaPair of large Ibedji, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, glass pearls and cowries Late 19th century H : 31 cm€800
May 22PiasaPair of Ibedji, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, glass beads Late 19th century H : 22 and 21,5 cm€700
May 22PiasaCimier Egungun, Yoruba, Nigeria XIXth century Six Neolithic axes in the cushion at the base of the€1,500
May 22PiasaIbedji, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood Late 19th century H: 24 cm Provenance: Ex Max Wilborg collection,€800
May 22PiasaMaternity holding a cup, Yoruba Nigeria Wood Late 19th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Deletaille,€1,500
May 22PiasaOgboni bracelet, Yoruba Nigeria Bronze XVIIIth century or earlier H : 12,5 cm ; D : 10,5 cm€300
May 22PiasaLarge box/cup carried by a kneeling woman, flanked by two small figures, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood and€800
May 22PiasaPair of very large Ibedji, Yoruba, Nigeria / Benin Wood H : 29 and 30 cm Early 20th century€800
May 22PiasaPair of Ibedji, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, glass pearls and cowries Late 19th century H : 27 cm€800
May 22PiasaPair of Ibedji, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, glass beads and bronze Late 19th - Early 20th century H : 26€800
May 22PiasaPair of Ibedji with labret, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, glass pearls and bronze Late 19th century H :€800
