Sold2023A Yoruba Edan Ogboni Ritual Staff Ex Syrop Collection.A Finely cast bronze staff with kneeling anthropomorphic figure on top wearing a ceremonial crown and holding a pair of staff. The Edan Ogboni is used by Ogboni Cult members as a Symbol of MembershipSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Yoruba Ogboni Edan Ritual Staff Ex Levitt CollectionA finely cast bronze double edan staff piece, used by the Ogboni or Oshugbo, one of the most prominent Yoruba religious cult societies, which worships the owner of the earth, Onile. The prime functionSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba Peoples Ritual Sword, Nigeria, West AfricaYoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, ritual sword, African bronze/brass, custom mount, likely mid-20th century. Approximate size, 19.5"H (20" on stand). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip GoulSee Sold Price
Sold2023An Edan Ogboni Cult Staff from the YorubaA 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 givenSee Sold Price
Sold2023Very Rare set 2 x Buddhist Lacquered Wood Ritual Swords - jian, Qing Dynasty 18-19 th c非常罕见的套装 2 x 佛教漆木仪式剑 - 清代 18-19 世纪Dimensions: 1: 27 1/2" (70cm) L2: 27 1/4See Sold Price
Sold2018GILT BRONZE CAST MANJUSHRI SEATED FIGUREThe gilt bronze figure depicts Manjusri seated on double lotus throne in dhyanasana, one hand raised with ritual sword, wearing ornate robe with decorations and crown, eyes closed in serene expressionSee Sold Price
Sold20174 West African objects. 20th century.A group of 4 West African objects. 20th century. ++ Songe adze. Congo, DRC, Songe. ++ Cameroon style sword with two heads. ++ Ogboni sword. Nigeria, Ogboni, Yoruba. ++ Cameroon Kirdi axe. Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2023Old Yoruba Bronze Edan Cult Charm Ex Syrop CollectionAntique Bronze Yoruba Edan Ogboni Cult Charm on chain, perhaps worn as a necklace/pendant. The Bronze staff or pendant measures 5.25 inches tall. The chain is not measured. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, WeSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Yoruba Edan Ogboni Bronze staffA 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 givenSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Yoruba Ogboni Society Sword with Figural Handle, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ogboni Society ceremonial sword with fine brass figural handle from 19th century or earlier, Nigeria. The brass handle with a seated woman or impaled holding her breasts and with a coniSee Sold Price
Sold2018Japanese Iron Buddhist Ritual Object - Swordedo period, iron, sword shape, measures 12" longSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Yoruba Ogboni Society Sword with Figural Handle, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ogboni Society ceremonial sword with fine brass figural handle from 19th century or earlier, Nigeria. Blade in very bulbous extremely wide form with several pierced holes and a wide wavSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancient Bronze Age Druids Cage Ring for Cult RitualsAncient Bronze Age Druids Cage Ring for Cult Rituals Circa 1200 – 800 BC Ancient Bronze Age Druids Cage Ring for Cult Rituals. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details. This itemSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ritual staff "ogboni" - Nigeria, Yorubabrass, cast around iron staff, crowned by a bearded face, "ogboni" sign in shape of two opposed crescents on the forehead, incised scarification marks, small bird sculpture, patina, base; the "oshugboSee Sold Price
Sold2022Gilt Bronze Horse-Riding MammonGilt Bronze Horse-Riding Mammon. The figure riding horse is brandishing a sword, with ritual items in other three hands. All set on a lotus base. The base sealed with a double-vajra. 17th Century. SizSee Sold Price
Sold2024Yoruba Ceremonial Iron & Brass Sword, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ogboni Society ceremonial sword with heavy decorated brass handle from 19th century or earlier, Nigeria. Heavy iron blade with a square section that transitions to a single edged swordSee Sold Price
Sold2019Chinese Sword Form OrnamentChinese sword form alloy ritual piece, incised Tongzhi 3rd year date, colophon with commissioner names, studio name Pinyuan Tang, 32"hSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Galoa Ceremonial mask Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden ceremonial mask painted with kaolin clay and organic pigments was likely used in rituals of the Bwiti Cult. The mask is eroded and weathered, yet what remains is a striking example. ThSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Old Baule Monkey Figure: PublishedThis is a very rare and powerful old carved wooden effigy of a Monkey, created for use on a ritual shrine by the Mbra Cult of the Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure has an encrusted sSee Sold Price
Sold2023MILITARIA. Signed Japanese Buddhist Ken TantoSword. A Japanese esoteric ritual implement in the shape of a ken tanto, featuring a lacquered saya and tsuka. This tanto showcases a partially signed double edged blade, lacquered etched wood saya, aSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Nepalese inlaid and embellished parcel-gilt copperA Nepalese inlaid and embellished parcel-gilt copper alloy figure of Khadga Bhairab (Bhirava)19th century or earlierInlaid with silver and depicted wielding a sword, shield, and a ritual bowl, on a baSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Yoruba Eshu Trickster God Ex SEGY 1979 w/ DocumentA very rare Old Yoruba Divination Idol , Oduoso or a Ikin Ifa , used in the divination rituals and related to the Cult of Eshu, the Yoruba Trickster god. The figure has a heavy encrusted surface and iSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of Three Osanyin Herbalist staff from the YorubaThis lots is for Three antique forged iron ceremonial staffs known as Osanyin which are used in ritual magic ceremonies of the Herbalist cult, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Staffs feature avianSee Sold Price
Jun 15Hess Fine AuctionsLate 20c Samurai Sword 40 Inch Overall Katana 27 Inch Blade with Scabbard One of Several in Auction$125(4 bids)
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Echoes of Glory International Military Auction HouseBritish/Scottish Military Highlander Basket-Hilted "Claymore" Sword (SGF)$220(12 bids)
4 days LeftBlack Hills Curio CompanyWW2 Japanese Army Officers Sword High Grade Mounts Tokyo Smith$2,000
316 Lots AwayHermann Historica GmbHPour le Mérite and Oak Leaves bearer Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg – his presentation sword, datedSee Sold Price