Rare African Bronze Hoe Effigy - Verre, Nigeria 19th - 20th C.

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Rare African Bronze Hoe Effigy - Verre, Nigeria 19th - 20th C. (1 of 8)

Rare African Bronze Hoe Effigy - Verre, Nigeria 19th - 20th C.African bronze effigy / currency in the sculptural form of an agricultural hoe. Verre culture, Nigeria, West Africa. Late 19th to early 20th century. Lost wax casting of a copper, brass, bronze alloy,

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Benin Style Bronze Oba Head Nigeria/Benin, 19th/20th C. Appx. 13-1/2"h x 6-1/2"dia

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Lot of 4 19th C. African Bronze Animals, ex-Arnovick (1 of 5)

Lot of 4 19th C. African Bronze Animals, ex-Arnovick Africa, Benin and Dogon, Mali and Nigeria, ca. 19th to early 20th century. Nice lot of 4 bronze animal sculptures. Included is an early spotted feline - possibly a cheetah, larger Benin feline with an

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An Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Ritual Vessel Nigeria, 19th (1 of 3)

An Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Ritual Vessel Nigeria, 19th An Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Ritual Vessel Nigeria, 19th to early 20th century Cast copper alloy in form of a giant African or tiger snail with insects interspersed all around and three frogs near the top of t

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African Benin Bronze Bird Sculpture 11.5''x15.5''. (1 of 3)

African Benin Bronze Bird Sculpture 11.5''x15.5''.African Benin Bronze Bird Sculpture 11.5''x15.5''. Stylized bird with spiral motifs. Excellent condition. 19th or 20th century, Nigeria. Similar to Ashanti bronze.

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Early 20th C. African Yoruba Ogboni Bronze Deity (1 of 7)

Early 20th C. African Yoruba Ogboni Bronze Deity **Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A squat cast-bronze seated figure with an integral circular base. Its legs are wrapped around the bottom of

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19th C. African Igbo Initiation Mask, Calabash & Leaves (1 of 6)

19th C. African Igbo Initiation Mask, Calabash & Leaves **Originally Listed At $350** Africa, Nigeria, Igbo, Afikpo, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. An unusual initiation mask of the Afikpo, quite rare because the vast majority of Afikpo masks were

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Ethnographic Ornate Bracelet 19th-20th century AD. A bronze bracelet from Benin, Nigeria, collars to both open ends, three lines of chevron pattern to the body with central medallion flanked by three discs and a semi-circle to to

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19th C. African Benin Bronze / Brass Oba Altar Figure (1 of 3)

19th C. African Benin Bronze / Brass Oba Altar Figure West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely an Oba (king), holding a ceremonial sword and trident

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Antique African Benin King Portrait Head Bronze Tribal Statue Nigeria (1 of 5)

Antique African Benin King Portrait Head Bronze Tribal Statue Nigeria Ca. 19th to early 20thC. Very good with age appropriate wear. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the majo

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Bronze bell, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, West Africa (1 of 6)

Bronze bell, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, West Africa Bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 3.5"W x 3.75"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Bronze Bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa,Bronze bell, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 6"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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2 Antique African Lower Niger/ Igbo Bells, Nigeria, (1 of 5)

2 Antique African Lower Niger/ Igbo Bells, Nigeria,2 African Lower Niger/ Igbo Bells, Nigeria, Late 19th/Early 20th C. Cast bronze. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 1) 6'' x 3'' x 2'' (15 x 8 x 5 cm); 2) 6'' x 2'' x 1'' (15 x 5 x 3 cm).

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Rare African Cameroon Pottery Double Headed Figure (1 of 4)

Rare African Cameroon Pottery Double Headed Figure West Africa, Cameroon or Nigeria, possibly Tikar / Bamun Bamileke culture, ca. late 19th to mid-20 century CE. A fascinating pottery statue with a conjoined twin figure with a distended abdomen and ba

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Fine Antique African Drum Nigeria, c. late 19th-early 20th century; A beautiful and very early example of a Yoruba drum, rarely found in this condition. Complete with fur and leather straps and covered with small bronze bells.

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Edo Tribal Bronze Sculpture Mother African Figurine Benin Nigeria (1 of 5)

Edo Tribal Bronze Sculpture Mother African Figurine Benin Nigeria Late 19th to first quarter 20thC. Much surface oxidation, however no apparent breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please vie

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19/20th century Ibibio African Illness Mask (1 of 5)

19/20th century Ibibio African Illness Mask This is a rare and Authentic late 19th or early 20th century Ibibio Illness mask from Nigeria, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable age and use over generations. This mask represents a tribe membe

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Very Large Hoe Currency, Forged Iron, Angas peoples, Central Nigeria, West Africa, (1 of 6)

Very Large Hoe Currency, Forged Iron, Angas peoples, Central Nigeria, West Africa,Very large hoe currency, forged iron, Angas peoples, Central Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 27.5"H x 18"W. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip

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19th C. Yoruba Bronze Ogboni Society Staffs (PR) (1 of 5)

19th C. Yoruba Bronze Ogboni Society Staffs (PR)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

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Pair 19th C. Yoruba Ogboni Society Bronze & Iron Edan (1 of 5)

Pair 19th C. Yoruba Ogboni Society Bronze & Iron Edan **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

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Iron Hoe Currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa (1 of 7)

Iron Hoe Currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa 19th Century or early 20th century iron hoe currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 26” (29” on custom stand) PROVENANCE:

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WEST AFRICA: Yoruba "Two-Prong" Bronze Currency Bracelet - 19th-20th Century, 9.5-10cm, 279g (1 of 2)

WEST AFRICA: Yoruba "Two-Prong" Bronze Currency Bracelet - 19th-20th Century, 9.5-10cm, 279g A rare Yoruba bronze currency bracelet from Nigeria, measuring 9.5-10cm in diameter and weighing 279g. This striking piece features a distinctive "two-prong" terminal design, an uncommon motif in trad

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Forged Iron Hoe Currency (2)Two forged iron hoe currency forms, 19th or first half 20th century, Mambila, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size 8" x 6" and 7" x 4.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y

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