Sold2021Massive Antique African Yoruba Currency Gong, NigeriaMassive Antique African Yoruba Currency Gong, Nigeria. On stand. Size: 41'' x 9.5'' x 5'' (104 x 24 x 13 cm); Height on Stand: 42" (107 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Yoruba Diviner's Bell or Gong, NigeriaAntique African Yoruba Diviner's Bell or Gong, Nigeria. Iron, On stand. Size: 15.5'' x 5'' x 2.5'' (39 x 13 x 6 cm) Height on Stand: 19" (48 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. African Yoruba Iron Gong Currency**Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, northern Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a forged-iron gong currency piece with a hollow, bell-shaped body, pinched periSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique African Yoruba Egungun Mask, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Egungun Mask, Nigeria. Carved wood,pigment, fabric. Used in performances in reverence to an ancestor. Size: 10'' x 6.5'' x 7.5'' (25 x 17 x 19 cm); Height on stand: 22" (56 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique African Yoruba Shango Wand, NigeriaAntique African Yoruba Shango Wand, Nigeria. Carved wood. On stand. Providence: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; Size: 16'' x 5'' x 3'' (41 x 13 x 8 cm).See Sold Price
Sold20212 Massive Antique African Topoke Liganda Currency2 Massive Antique African Topoke Liganda Currency Swords, DRC. Metal. On stands. Sizes: 1) 69.5'' x 14'' (177 x 36 cm); Height on Stand: 70.5" (179 cm); 2) 69.5'' x 16.5'' (177 x 42 cm); Height on StaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Antique African Metal Currency Axes, NigeriaTwo Antique Metal African Currency Axes, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 15'' x 7.25'' x 1'' (38 x 18 x 3 cm); Height on Stand: 15.25" (39 cm); 2) 15'' x 14'' x .5'' (38 x 36 x 1 cm); Height on Stand: 1See Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Peoples, (5) currency gongsYoruba Peoples, (5) currency gongs, Nigeria, forged iron, 10"h x 7"w (largest), 5.75"h x 4.25"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor oSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Metal Gong and Bells, NigeriaAntique African Metal Gong and Bells, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 13.75'' x 9'' x 4'' (35 x 23 x 10 cm); Height on Stand: 17.5" (44 cm); 2) 10.5'' x 9.5'' x 2'' (27 x 24 x 5 cm); Height on Stand: 11See Sold Price
Sold2021Antique West African Bronze Necklace - Yoruba, NigeriaLarge Yoruba Bronze Necklace decorated with a strand of bronze Yoruba Rings and Rings with Bells. Cast in bronze (copper/brass alloy) (lost wax method). The rings measure approx. 1" Diameter, with theSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl (Nigeria)Antique Original African Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl (Nigeria) | This authentic antique + divination bowl is constructed of hand-carved wood with high relief pictographs on the bowl and lid top. The inSee Sold Price
Sold2016Rare Yoruba Double Gong CurrencyRare Double Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Africa, 20th C. Iron. Size: 29.5"H x 24"W x 6.5"D (75 x 61 x 16.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N.See Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Yoruba Beaded Sword and Hilt Covers,Antique African Yoruba Beaded Sword and Hilt Covers, Nigeria. European trade beads, cotton, early 20th C. Provenance: James Willis Gallery, San Francisco, CA. Size: 35'' x 9.5'', 89 x 24 cm (object);See Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Peoples, (6) currency gongsYoruba Peoples, (6) currency gongs, 19th/20th c., Nigeria Region, including one double gong, 20.5"h (tallest), 6"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/LiteSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Peoples, group currency gongs & bellYoruba Peoples, group currency gongs & bell, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, incl. (3) double gongs, (2) single gongs, and (1) bell with carved wood figural handle, 22.75"h x 8.5"w x 4.5"d (largest), 8.5"h x 6See Sold Price
Sold2016Antique African Currency HoesAntique African Currency Hoes. Traditional Tribal Currency/ Bride Price of Nigeria. Of wrought iron, these are not used for agriculture, but rather to show wealth and position in community. Largest SiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group (8) West African iron gong bellsGroup (8) West African iron gong bells, 19th/20th c., including (3) Yoruba currency gongs, and (2) Cameroon double gongs, one embellished with beads and shell, 15"h (tallest), 7.25"h (smallest) ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2024Yoruba Copper Alloy Torque CurrencyCopper alloy torque currency, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 7.5" diameter. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2023Pair African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crowns with Beaded Fringe, 38"hPair African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crowns with Beaded Fringe, 38"hSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Yoruba Igbo, Nigeria, Coiled Bronze Bracelet CurrencyYoruba Igbo, Nigeria, coiled bronze bracelet currency, with a flower-form, 5" d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2023TRADITIONAL AFRICAN BRONZE YORUBA KNIFE FROM NIGERIAA traditional bronze Yoruba knife from Nigeria, West Africa. The Yoruba people are known for their rich artistic heritage, and this knife is a testament to their mastery of metalwork. Made from bronzeSee Sold Price
Sold202319th C. African Yoruba Brass Ring / Shell Currency Belt**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A fine collection of a brass currency rings threaded on a leather cord with cowrie shells attached toSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded CapThis is a genuine antique ceremonial cap from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This cap has been completely beaded and embellished with two long beaded tassels. The Cap was likely worn by a divineSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique Yoruba Bronze Bracelet Ex Syrop CollectionA Fine antique Bronze Bracelet with intricate incised designs and wonderful form. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Bracelet measures 5 inches across x 1.5 inches deep. Provenance: Provenance: Ex ASee Sold Price
May 22PiasaPair of very large Ibedji, Yoruba, Nigeria / Benin Wood H : 29 and 30 cm Early 20th century€800
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