The cult of Ifa among the Yoruba. Folk practice and the art

The cult of Ifa among the Yoruba. Folk practice and the art McClelland, E. London: Ethnographica (1982) ISBN: 905-78801-3 English Text/Edition 126 pages Numerous illustrations Hardcover 564 g CHF 100

A Lovely old carved wooden staff featuring the image of a devotee for the cult of Shango, among the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, Africa. . The staff measures 9.5 inches tall on simple metal base. Proven

A FINE AFRICAN YORUBA PEOPLES FOLK ART BEADED ARM CHAIR, LAST HALF 20TH CENTURY. The wood bow back form with arched arm rests, beaded completely allover with a stylized floral pattern. The back on bl

African Art Yoruba Ifa Divinition Tray is from Nigeria. The dimension is inches high x inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internati

Nigeria,Yoruba Gelede carved folk art ceremonial mask. Carved and polychrome painted helmet-shaped, with a full body bush pig headdress. Dimensions: 17" hgt. x 11" wd. x 7" dp. Condition: good origina

Figural ceramic by self-taught artist Georgia Blizzard (1919-2002). Her work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Museum, the American Folk Art Museum among others. Hand-built l

A Lovely old carved wooden staff featuring a kneeling devotee for the cult of Shango, among the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, Africa. . The staff measures 9.5 inches tall on simple metal base. Provenance

62 Orakelbrett, "opon-ifa" (TRIBAL ART) Yoruba, Nigeria Holz. Ø 29 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Im ganzen Yoruba-Gebiet sind Orakel-Befragungen bei und durch ifa

A carved wooden drum with animal hide drum head and various raised images related to the Cult of Shango among the Yoruba peoples. This is an old field used example of a ceremonial instrument played du

Bullfighting Jaripeo Practice Bull,Mexican Folk Art. Spectacular practice bull fighting bull for beginning bull fighters is made of painted fabric stretched over a bent wood frame, with real horns. Ac

A Carved wooden staff with the Image of a kneeling female devotee, a symbol for the Cult of Shango. Shango is based upon the belief in African-derived deities who "manifest" themselves upon or possess

A Carved wooden female effigy of a devotee with musical shakers in her hands as well as a ceremonial pouch around her neck. The figure has erosion on one side suggesting it layed on the ground or on a

Model of a fish possibly used for science education. It is a rather odd-looking polka-dotted fish, suggestive also of a folk art or outsider practice. Slate, purple, and blue hues combine nicely to ev

Howard Finster. Joy and Peace Among The Great Trees. 1987. #6,407. Signed, dated, titled and numbered. Paint on old cabinet door. Excellent condition. Frame is 20.5" w x 29" h. Est. $3,000-5,000. Ship

34 Orakelschale, "agere ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Holz. H 27,5 cm. Ø 20,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sotheby's London, 1987, Lot 198. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Sammlung Carnes, Solothurn (1993). Ausgestellt: Muse

J. B. Murry (1908-1988). Spirits Among Colorful Background. Marker and ink on paper. Excellent condition. Image is 11"w x 14"h. Frame is 16"w x 18"h. Provenance: ex. Chuck and Jan Rosenak. Est. $1,000

Purvis Young. Angels Among The Chain Gang. Signed. Paint on found board. Excellent condition. 48” x 48”. Est. $2,000-3,000. Ship: $150

Steve L. Cult. New England Seaport. Signed and titled. Paint on large board with varnish. Minor paint flake on one house, otherwise great condition. 65”w x 32”h. Est. $400-600. Buyer is re

African Drums, Musical Instruments, Chieftain's Stool. Lot includes Round Yoruba Gudugudu drum with drumstick top center from Zaire - 20th c. See Afro-Am Art and Craft by Chase pg. 53 - Note this drum

Orakelschale, "agere ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 22 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel (1970). - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Sotheby's Paris, 05.15.2003, L

44 Orakelschale, "agere ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel (without base) Holz. H 26 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. agere-ifa genannte Schalen werden im allgemeinen als pries

Deckelschale, "agere ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 36,5 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Ernesto Schmidt, Basel. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. agere-ifa genannte Schalen wer

Schalenträgerin, "agere ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 18 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Jean David, Basel (Feb. 2000). Ausgestellt: Museum der Völke

Orakelbrett, "opon ifa" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. Ø 34,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Im ganzen Yoruba-Gebiet sind Orakel-Befragungen bei und durch ifa-Priester eine