Ife-Gedenkkopf / Ife Memorial Head

27 Gedenkkopf Königreich Ife, Nigeria Gesockelt (base included) Terrakotta. H 30 cm. Provenienz: - Ernst Oskar Hieber (geb. 1896) - Galerie Walu, Zürich (2001) - Nachlass Rudolf und Leonore Blum, Zu

Gedenk-Kopf Ife, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 12 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1992). - Hans (1926-2010) und Carla Baumann, Bern. - Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 1

According to the Yoruba, The original Ife head is thought to be a portrait of a ruler known as an Ooni or Oni. It was likely made under the patronage of King Obalufon II whose famous naturalistic life

Yoruba Peoples, Ife clay head, ex-Wunderman Coll., Nigeria, dark terracotta, the male bust with beard and scarification to cheeks, raised modeled features, old accession sticker to underside with type

One 11" tall, the other 10 3/4" tall. One head has incised lines, the other head does not. Both bronze/copper alloy metal in overall good condition showing no repairs.

This is a lovely well executed bronze head with decorative elements and incredible facial scars or tattoos. A highly decorated bronze and evidence of a skilled bronze smith or artist. The head represe

This is a lovely well executed old bronze head with decorative elements and a incredible facial expression. A highly decorated bronze and evidence of a skilled bronze smith or artist. The head represe

20th century, Nigeria, Yoruba, both Ife "Kings" heads. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 23 in. (tallest) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Ral

20th century, cast bronze heads of a "King" and "Queen." This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 21 in. (tallest) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, R

Title:Bronze Ifé commemorative head mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Description:Such a head was attached to the top of a wooden effigy, dressed, to represent the late king at the funeral, and

African Bronze Assortment (3) items including a Benin style oba head, an Ife style head on an acrylic display stand and a Yoruba waist belt string of beads having a large center bead; together with a

An ancient Ife Kingdom stone head, Nigeria circa A.D. 1000--1500, naturalistically depicting an important personnage, wearing a prestige cap, weathered and eroded from age, rare, the Ife a Yoruba peop

An 18" cast bronze head representing Ife royal king Olokun of the Yoruba people.

African Yoruba Ife Style Bronze Head. Size: 20'' x 6'' x 8 '' (51 x 15 x 20 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

African Yoruba Ife Style Bronze Head, Nigeria/Benin. Size: 13'' x 7.5'' x 8.5'' (33 x 19 x 22 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

AN AFRICAN CAST COPPER ALLOY HEAD OF ONI, YORUBA, NIGERIA, 20TH CENTURY, a reproduction after one of the Heads of Ife, wearing a brimmed kufi form hat with Kente style cloth that issues two spiraled

Ife Culture, rare terracotta head, Possibly 11th-15th c., Nigeria, fragmentary, mounted on black wood stand, 5"h (head only) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Liter

Large and heavy cast bronze memorial bust of the Queen of Ife, found in benin during the late 19th century. This is a contemporary example with very fine linear designs and a overall pleasing face and

Bronze African sculpture, head of an Oni, Ife, Yoruba people, wearing decorative crown, later painted wood stand, head only: approx 12"h, 7"w, 8.5"d, overall: approx 13.75"h, 11lbs total Start Price:

African Ife Style Benin Bronze Oba Head 20th Century, lost-wax cast head having brown patination and verdigris striped highlights; provenance: Chicago, Illinois estate Condition: Very Good, no damage

A brass head representing an Oba, Nigeria, Ife. 20th century.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated

Early 20th c. Replica of the "Olokun" Head, one of several copper alloy heads excavated in 1910 at Ife, Nigeria that were originally crafted by Yoruba artists in the 14th-16th c., with holes around th

A group of 2 African brass heads. 20th century. ++ Left: Nigeria, Ife style. ++ Right: Nigeria, Benin style. Tallest (right): 17 1/4"h x 9"w x 10 1/4"d.

Koenigreich Ife, Nigeria Terrakotta. H 30 cm. Provenienz: - Ernst Oskar Hieber (geb. 1896). - Galerie Walu, Zuerich. - Rudolf und Leonore Blum, Zumikon. Publiziert: Blum, Rudolf (2007). Sammlung Rudol