Yoruba Ceremonial Cap with Avian Images and Mirrors, Buttons

A wonderfully decorated ceremonial Cap adorned with many Buttons and charms, and featuring Bird images looking at themselves in mirrors. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Cap measures 11 x 9.5 inch

A carved wood and painted avian image with remains of woven ropes around the mask perimeter that once held up a costume, which would likely hide the dancer. Yoruba or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Af

A uncommon ritual iron with scoop like platform and traditional avian images on top. Created in the Opa Osanyin tradition of herbalist staff and ceremonial wans, this example was likely used in ritual

Carved wooden cap mask with stylized anthropomorphic head on top with tall twisted horns and painted with organic pigments. The cap mask features several zoomorphic and mask like faces , the head of t

A carved wooden image of young male with floppy ceremonial cap, tribal scars and shown holding an offering bowl. genuinely old and weathered sculpture, likely dating the the early 20th century and per

This 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 divine

YORUBA BEADED CEREMONIAL CAP, with raised faces, adorned with a bird figure. With custom stand for display. 20th century. 17" H. Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.

A carved wooden shrine idol with janus form male and female images, ceremonial cap, well handled surface patina. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 7.75 inches tall ( 9.5 inc

This is a very fine beaded crown from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring several very well made avian (Bird) images and a stylized face. Such crowns were traditionally worn by the O

This is a very fine beaded crown from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring several very well made avian (Bird) images and a stylized face. Such crowns were traditionally worn by the O

Lovely vintage benin bronze bust of stylized female with ceremonial cap adorned with serpent images. Collected in Benin, Africa in the 1990's or earlier. Measures 13 inches tall.

A Carved wooden dance crest featuring a handsome Yoruba ancestral face with ceremonial cap and traditional treatment to the eyes, face and ears. A well worn older example. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Afr

1940's Pepsi Cola Single Dot Celluloid Button Sign. Bottle cap image, string hanging/easel back. Light scratches and minor discoloration otherwise very good condition. 9 inch diameter.

A tall carved wooden male effigy with what appears to be slave shackles carved onto the feet. The sculpture of a Yoruba male has classic facial features,ceremonial cap, kaolin clay accented around the

African Lega Button Hat, DRC. A conical ceremonial cap made from woven vegetal fibers and raffia then covered with acrylic buttons in varying hues. A chin strap is also adorned in buttons. Such hats w

A elaborate carved wooden mask with a openwork crown featuring a feline, multiple avian images and swords all carved from a single piece of wood! Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measure

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A conical ceremonial cap made from woven vegetal fibers and raffia then covered with dozens of acrylic buttons

A Classic carved wooden twin idol with elongated features,carved ceremonial cap, incised scar designs, nails driven into the eyes and a well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Th

A Tall carved wooden kneeling male figure with tall conical ceremonial cap atop an open work stool like structure with a perfect round ball trapped within that can move around yet not be removed. Yoru

An antique mated Beaded Coat and ceremonial cap meant for an Ibeji twin doll, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The coat measures 8.5 x 9 inches, the hat is 6.5 inches tall. Provenance: A Private

A tall carved wooden female effigy with a tall conical ceremonial cap and with a vessel in a offering posture. The figure has erosion and weathering suggesting age and field use. Yoruba peoples, Niger

A very nice old forged iron staff featuring 8 avian images around a central avian image. Known locally as a Opa Osanyin staff, it is used by herbalists to enlist the aid of the god of divination, Osan

A carved wooden mask with painted red face and green and yellow ceremonial cap. The mask has traditional facial features and signs of field use and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask meas

A very finely crafted maternity bowl with a finely carved female as the central image, surrounded by children, all with the traditional Yoruba coiffure and style. The Bowl was carved from a single pie