Old Yoruba Bronze Edan Cult Charm Ex Syrop Collection

Antique 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, We

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 Membership

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

A 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 A

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and incised and raised designs. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a long shawl,

A 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 given

A pair of Brass and iron figures attached to each other with a hand made chain. The bronze was melted over two iron spikes. Pairs of these brass figures are commissioned whenever a new member is induc

A finely carved wooden procession staff for the cult of Shango. Yoruba peoples Nigeria, Ora-Igbomina region, Africa. The Staff measures 15 inches tall ( 16.75 inches on display stand) Provenance: Ex D

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

A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and openwork design. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a long shawl, on their le

A cast bronze Mask from West Africa, Mali,and the Malinke or Bamana peoples. With an elongated, ovoid face, downcast, narrow eyes, a long nose, and a small, projecting mouth. Two rounded ears project

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

An old carved wooden ceremonial mask with thick encrusted surface painted with organic pigments, accenting incised scar designs and raised scars on the face. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. This

A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

A very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches t

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A Very Fine and rare Old Opon Ifa or Divination board from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, Africa.The Board measures 18 x 10.25 inches.Provenance: Ex Collection: Dr Brian Healy estate, New York, USA. T

An old bronze of a drum player from India with remains of pigmentation, circa late 19th century. 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

A very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

A very old cast copper alloy conical bell possibly dating to the 15th to 19th century, with human face in high relief and a loop on top, cast by the lost-wax method, this bell is attributed by scholar

A fine old cast bronze maskette with weathered surface from the Toma peoples of Guinea west Africa. The Metal (bronze) Toma passport mask has been custom mounted and measures 3.5 inches ( 4.25 inches

Old and original bronze currency unit from the Idoma ethnic group, Cross River region, Nigeria, west Africa. This style of currency is actually quite rare and uncommon to find.Late 19th to Early20th c

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.