Bronze Ogboni bell. Yoruba. Niger

Campana Ogboni in bronzo eseguita a cera persa con presa a forma di figura femminile. Etnia Yoruba. Nigeria. Metà XX secolo. Vecchia patina. Mis. Lung. cm. 9.7 Alt. cm. 33 Prof. cm. 9.7 ca. Val. 400/

This is a very fine cast bronze bell with a wonderful stylized face and features that are classic for the Yoruba arts. Such bronze bells are known as "Omo" and were part of the ceremonial regalia worn

Bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 3.5"W x 3.75"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 6"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Cast bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 5.75" x 4" x 3.25". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A very old cast copper alloy conical bell possibly dating to the 15th to 19th century, with human face in high relief and a loop on top, cast by the lost-wax method, this bell is attributed by scholar

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and areas of designs on the sides of the bell and on the face. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nig

A finely cast bronze bell with well weathered surface and a portrait like face of an ancestor. The bell measures 7 x 3.5 inches. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa.

A fascinating cast bronze hand bell with janus ancestor faces sticking out their tongues which are frogs! as well as other frog images. The bell measures 12.75 inches tall.

West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes connected with a brass chain

This is a wonderfully decorated and stylized cast bronze bell with 2 spirit faces and various geometric designs. The Bell or Gong measures 17 inches tall and has a 5 lb shipping weight.

African Yoruba Bronze bell, Nigeria. Size: 15.5'' x 4.25'' x 3'' (39 x 11 x 8 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online St

A Cast bronze bell with ancestor figure as the handle, a rectangular form and heavy surface patina suggesting ritual use. The bell measures 8.5 x 3.5 inches. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenanc

**Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A squat cast-bronze seated figure with an integral circular base. Its legs are wrapped around the bottom of

A fine and rare old Yoruba Ogboni bronze Staff finial, a 19th Century example that was field collected by Louise Clark, a Peace Corp worker in Nigeria in 1965. The staff finial measures 4 3/8 inches t

This is a very rare old and fascinating bronze vessel from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Cast bronze with a highly stylized face and some hanging accouterments, the vessel has a well worn and w

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and incised and raised designs. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a long shawl,

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes con

Yoruba, Nigeria, bronze bell, pyramid shape with relief facial features, 7"h x 3.25"w x 3" d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Yoruba, Nigeria, bronze bell, pyramid shape with relief facial and circle features, 6"h x 3.5" w x 3.5" d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A cast bronze staff used by Ogboni cult members as a symbol of membership, as well as an image AND representation of the god Edan in physical form. When a new member joins the cult, he or she is given

OGBONI YORUBA CAST BRONZE THREE-HEADED FIGURETypewritten label on underside of wooden base indicates it is a fertility symbol of the "Ogboni Yoruba Secret Society".Height 7". Width 5".

Yoruba, Nigeria, bronze bell, round shape, aged patina, 6"h x 3.25" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and braided rope like design on the handle. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a