A Yoruba Sculpture of the God Eshu Ex Simmons Collection

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A Yoruba Sculpture of the God Eshu Ex Simmons Collection (1 of 7)

A Yoruba Sculpture of the God Eshu Ex Simmons Collection A carved wood and painted Yoruba Eshu (Esu) figure, the Yoruba deity who is responsible to carry messages and offerings to the gods. decorated with strands of cowrie shells. The sculpture measures 12

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Eshu The Trickster God Effigy Ex Netzer Collection (1 of 6)

Eshu The Trickster God Effigy Ex Netzer Collection A Carved wooden effigy of the Yoruba Trickster deity Eshu, with a highly stylized face, large eyes, long swept back coiffure and squatting female form. The sculpture has been dyed in an indigo blue co

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Yoruba Opon Ifa Divination Tray Ex Simmons collection (1 of 8)

Yoruba Opon Ifa Divination Tray Ex Simmons collection A carved wooden tray with elaborate incised and raised designs , well handled surface and the face of Eshu, the Yoruba trickster deity. The Tray measures 8.5 x 13 inches ( On custom display stand it m

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Yoruba Divination Tray Ex Sol Levitt collection 1986 (1 of 6)

Yoruba Divination Tray Ex Sol Levitt collection 1986 A carved wooden tray with raised tribal motifs including insects, Eshu devotees, geometric designs and the Face of the Trickster God, Eshu. This Yoruba Divination tray originates from the Ekiti Yoruba

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A Pair of Ibeji Female Twins Ex Simmons Collection (1 of 8)

A Pair of Ibeji Female Twins Ex Simmons Collection A carved set of two female twin sisters Ibeji sculptures , with classic form and features, incised scar designs, adorned with beads and each with well made shell jackets. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West

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A Yoruba Sculpture Ex Banks Collection (1 of 1)

A Yoruba Sculpture Ex Banks Collection A carved wooden spirit idol with enlarged head, painted and heavily worn face and torso with classic facial features. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 9.75 inches. Provenan

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A Rare Pair of Yoruba Body Masks Ex Simmons Collection (1 of 8)

A Rare Pair of Yoruba Body Masks Ex Simmons Collection A rare mated set of male and female body masks carved in a realistic manner and painted a wonderful orange-reddish color.The male and female body forms each measure around 22 inches tall and were like

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A Fine Old Yoruba Female Sculpture Ex Fearing Collection (1 of 3)

A Fine Old Yoruba Female Sculpture Ex Fearing Collection A carved wooden effigy of a female devotee of Shango, shown kneeling and accented with indigo dye in her coiffure and holding her breasts, with classic facial features and a deep well handled surface

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A Yoruba Female Sculpture Ex Banks Collection (1 of 8)

A Yoruba Female Sculpture Ex Banks Collection A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples, perhaps a colonial era example shown wearing western bra/top and skirt, with a well handled , weathered surface. This sculpture measures 14.5 inc

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A Yoruba Horseman Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection (1 of 11)

A Yoruba Horseman Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection A finely carved wooden horse and rider effigy sculpture, finely rendered with stylized riders face, shown with whip and holding the reigns, and the horse itself has a wonderfully exaggerated face. Yor

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A Yoruba Gelede Festival Mask Ex Simmons Collection (1 of 10)

A Yoruba Gelede Festival Mask Ex Simmons Collection A Tall, two tiered carved and painted wooden ceremonial mask with traditional helmet style mask for the dancer, surmounted by a large finial with multiple anthropomorphic figures and a twisted snake,

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YORUBA ESHU DANCE WANDS Ex Moses Asch Collection (1 of 4)

YORUBA ESHU DANCE WANDS Ex Moses Asch Collection A rare pair of old and authentic Eshu dance wands from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Traditional male and female pair with evidence of ritual use and obvious age and handling. The pair m

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A Sculpture of Mami Wata, Water Goddess Ex Simmons Collection (1 of 7)

A Sculpture of Mami Wata, Water Goddess Ex Simmons Collection A carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure of a snake, and shown wrapped over the shoulder by another serpent. In southeast Nigeria among the Anang Ibibio, figures of Mami Wata blend with id

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A Yoruba Warthog Effigy Shrine Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection (1 of 1)

A Yoruba Warthog Effigy Shrine Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection A very unusual carved wooden zoomorphic shrine object in the form of a warthog with semi circular forms attached, incised with geometric designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. The sculpture measu

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Rare Yoruba Eshu Trickster God Ex SEGY 1979 w/ Document (1 of 7)

Rare Yoruba Eshu Trickster God Ex SEGY 1979 w/ Document A 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 i

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Published FON Vodun Cult Idol Ex Simmons Collection (1 of 10)

Published FON Vodun Cult Idol Ex Simmons Collection A tall carved wooden shrine idol embellished with many vodun implements, including the iron axe of Hevioso, The God of thunder and lightning, as well as several wooden spirit figures, iron chains, ank

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A Yoruba Oshe Shango Staff Ex Karl Zabel Collection (1 of 8)

A Yoruba Oshe Shango Staff Ex Karl Zabel Collection A carved wooden ceremonial staff with a deep well handled surface patina and featuring a kneeling devotee with hands raised supporting the axe symbol at the top of the staff. Shango is the Yoruba god

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A Very Old Yoruba Eshu Shrine idol, African Art (1 of 7)

A Very Old Yoruba Eshu Shrine idol, African Art A carved wooden effigy of the trickster god "ESHU" shown with pan flute and long braided pony tail and indigo dyed coiffure. the sculpture is adorned with a cowrie shell necklace and has an undeniable

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A Yoruba Equestrian Figure Ex Simpson collection (1 of 13)

A Yoruba Equestrian Figure Ex Simpson collection A very finely carved wooden Horse & Rider sculpture, a Chieftain shown with staff and a long headdress embellished with silver metal inlay. The sculpture of a Horseman is a symbol of power among the Y

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A Fine Yoruba Fly Whisk Ex Endicott Collection (1 of 8)

A Fine Yoruba Fly Whisk Ex Endicott Collection A finely carved wooden handle featuring an Eshu image, embellished with rattan basketry grip, woven fiber handle and long animal hide strips as the whisk. The entire piece on stand measures 28 inches

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A Yoruba Divination Idol Ex Endicott collection (1 of 4)

A Yoruba Divination Idol Ex Endicott collection A diminutive carved wooden spirit figure with carved central crest, classic eyes and a well handled surface. Yoruba or Benin peoples, Northern Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 6 inches tal

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A Yoruba Figural Mirror Ex Allan Stone Collection (1 of 8)

A Yoruba Figural Mirror Ex Allan Stone Collection A Yoruba Figural Mirror, Nigeria, Africa. Such a mirror may have been used as a divination object. The sculpture measures 13.75 inches tall x 6 inches wide. Loss to one side of door, weathered but oth

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Classic Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection (1 of 5)

Classic Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection A very finely carved wooden Ibeji or Twin Idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This idol is adorned with glass beads and deep facial scars. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: From th

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A Very Fine Old Yoruba Ogo Elegba Ex Peter Wengraf (1 of 7)

A Very Fine Old Yoruba Ogo Elegba Ex Peter Wengraf 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

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