Ogboni Society Ankle Rattle (Saworo) Cast Tribal African Bronze

Ca. 19thC. Shows considerable age-appropriate wear, including patina and metal surface losses as shown, metal splits/damage and missing pieces. Purchased 1966 in Liberia. Ex-Nooter coll.

This is a very rare old and fascinating bronze vessel from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Cast bronze with a highly stylized face and some hanging accouterments, the vessel has a well worn and w

Antique West African Tribal [Baule / Dan] Bronze Bracelet | Cast bronze traditional rattle bracelet with 3 bell-like beads containing small bronze balls | Approx. Size / Weight: 3.5" D; 126 grams | Ex

A pair of cast bronze figures known as "Edan" by the Ogboni society, and is said to resemble the Yoruba deity Onile, the owner of the earth, who takes on both male and female forms. Yoruba peoples, Ni

This is a very large and impressive cast bronze sculpture of a proud Yoruba Ogboni society warrior in regalia traveling on horseback with a slave or captive on the back of the horse in restraints. The

This is a very fine cast bronze bell with a wonderful stylized face and features that are classic for the Yoruba arts. Such bronze bells are known as "Omo" and were part of the ceremonial regalia worn

West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes connected with a brass chain

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes con

Antique cast bronze dance anklet with raised linear designs as well as three encased rattle bells. Dan peoples or related ethnic group, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Anklet measures 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in

A 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 function

Rare Antique African Tribal Dogon Cast Bronze Warrior Riding A Camel Riding. Estimated more than 200 yrs old. African art is a term typically used for the art of Sub-Saharan Africa. A few of the most

A Nigerian Benin tribal cast bronze bust of a female. Ht: 12"

Crafted of cast bronze with nicely developed patina. Features a fierce warrior in ceremonial dress. Measures 13 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 8" Good condition with intact patina. Hill Auction Gallery in house USA

Antique West African [Benin] Tribal Bronze Cuff Bracelet | Cast bronze decorated with ridge lines and crescent / half circle sun like designs | Approx. Size / Weight: 4" L x 2.75" D; 172 grams | Ex. M

the first a Benin bronze female face with open back (10 in.) (some casting flaws); the second a Nigerian Ogboni Society mask (8.25 in.); the third a likely Yoruba figural baton (10.75 in.).

Early Tribal ceremonial group figural bronze sculpture. Cast bronze. Dimension: 7" lg. x 3.25" wd. Condition: good original estate condition, no repairs, age appropriate. Provenance: private estate

Early Tribal ceremonial group figural bronze sculpture.Cast bronze.Dimension: 7" lg. x 3.25" wd.Condition: good original estate condition, no repairs, age appropriate.Provenance: private estate

Ca. 19thC. Heavy bronze Senufo money bracelet/ankle, Cote d'Ivoire. First of two similar pieces in this auction. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. 19thC. Heavy bronze Senufo money bracelet/ankle, Cote d'Ivoire. Second of two similar pieces in this auction. Ex-Nooter coll.

OGBONI YORUBA CAST BRONZE THREE-HEADED FIGURETypewritten label on underside of wooden base indicates it is a fertility symbol of the "Ogboni Yoruba Secret Society".Height 7". Width 5".

Antique cast bronze tribal figure, possibly of African descent. Depicts a figure with a decorative head piece with lines going from the headpiece down the body, approx 8.5 inches tall and 3.25 inch di

Figuren-Paar, "edan ogboni" und eine Rassel Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 17,5 - 28 cm. Provenienz: Beatrice Leutert und Marcel Plüss, Thurgau, Schweiz. Das Wohlergehen d

A Cast bronze crucifix with african aesthetics and signs of handling and wear. Nkangi kidtu crosses were used as objects of prestige and power. Local chiefs commissioned the creation of crucifixes as

A cast bronze maskette with ornate tribal motifs and signs of age and handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 6.75 x 7 inches, not counting the custom display stand which is included.