A fine and old Yoruba beaded Chieftain's staff

A fine and old Yoruba beaded Chieftain's staff , Ekiti Yoruba; NigeriaOf classical form the long staff fully beaded in zigzagging patterns along the entire length of the staff with a central area of r

A finely carved wooden hand held staff with classiv image of a devotee to Sango in kneeling pose. and would have been used in the worship of the god of thunder and lightning, Sango, and representing h

A very nice old forged iron staff featuring 8 avian images around a central avian image. Known locally as a Opa Osanyin staff, it is used by herbalists to enlist the aid of the god of divination, Osan

This is a very fine old Yoruba Maternity staff of the Oshe Shango cult. The staff is quite lovely, with a well carved female effigy of a Mother with her child, shown holding a ceremonial sash on her s

Old Yoruba, Nigerian, beaded dancing staffs with metal tips; 65" length

Created by a Village Blacksmith, This is a very fine old example of a Opa Osanyin or Herbalist staff from the Yoruba peoples. The Yoruba believe that To cure or protect villagers from mental and physi

A fine and old beaded Yoruba coronet, Ekiti Yoruba; NigeriaA fine and old Orikogbofo coronet, predominantly white with alternating classical faces in blue and faceted brown beads, a band with floral m

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

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

A long and very fine double sided beaded sheath for a ritual staff, a long hollow tube like sheath that would hold a long iron staff. This rare and exquisite example features many ancestor style faces

A tall carved wooden staff " Oshe Shango" featuring the image of a kneeling devotee of Shango, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Shango is the Yoruba god of thunder and lightning and the double-axe mot

A very fine old Shango cult staff with kneeling devotee and decorated superstructure, showing wear and erosion. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The staff measures 21 x 10 inches. provenance: Ex Ladis

A very fine and rare old Shango staff with cowrie shell adornment and signs of field use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure has an old label on the side as well as an old Sotheby's Park Bern

A very fine old Yorùbá Ogo Elegba of Eshu, possibly a Wrist Pendant, late 19th or early 20th century. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The sculpture measures 4 inches on custom base. Provenance: Ex Arcade g

A carved wooden cylindrical wooden drum with stretched Goat hide skin membrane and wooden pages driven into the side to hold the drum head. The Drum Body is decorated with ornate linear designs and 8

A monumental carved wooden janus "Epa" helmet mask with a tall maternity idol on top with painted designs. According to Yoruba customs, to ensure the fertility and welfare of their community, they hol

A Finely carved wooden Omolangidi (Child's Doll) with incised geometric designs and embellished with old glass beads. Omolangidi meaning "child of wood" are Yoruba dolls carved as toys for young girls

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wooden helmet style mask with a female sculpture on top with arms above head carrying a burden (vessel). T

This is a wonderful carved wooden mask featuring the original pigments and paint, this mask dates to the early 20th century 1900-1930. The figure on top is well carved with raised scars and charming p

West African, Nigeria. Yoruba beaded tunic / vest made of glass beads and cotton and depicting figures, snakes, geometric motifs, and animals. Traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions by priests ded

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

A very interesting carved wooden headdress with a finely crafted image on top, stylized facial treatment and well handled wood suggest good age and ceremonial use. Egungun masquerade ceremonies (Odun

A carved wooden musical instrument / drum with female effigy as the central support, polychromed paints and signs of field use and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The drum measures 24 inches ta

This is a very old and well used Yoruba Egungun mask with tall "rabbit" like ears and traditional style face. The mask has a painted kaolin clay surface and is Very well weathered suggesting great age