Yoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. Klejman

Yoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. Klejman, 20th c., Yoruba Egba Peoples, Nigeria, carved wood, cowrie shells strung on hide cord, remnants of blue paint, on custom wood and metal stand, see #2 on att

A very fine and rare old Shango staff with cowrie shell adornment and signs of field use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure has an old label on the side as well as an old Sotheby's Park Bern

A very rare Old Yoruba Divination Idol , Oduoso or a Ikin Ifa , used in the divination rituals and related to the Cult of Eshu, the Yoruba Trickster god. The figure has a heavy encrusted surface and i

Aboriginal Australian Woomera Spear Thrower, ex J.J. Klejman, 19th C. Willeroo Station, Northern Territory. Carved wood and paint decorated, with original Klejman stickers and tags. From the collectio

A carved wooden figure shown blowing hunting whistle made of wood on circular base. The male figure has a long headdress and facial scars. Wears necklace of strings of cowrie shells threaded on leathe

This lot contains 2 Akan Gold weights, brass antelopes with tubular bodies and long horns that touch the tail. The longest is 2 inches long and measures 2 inches tall on its custom base.Provenance: Ne

A very old brass Forowa vessel from the Akan / Ashanti peoples of Ghana. Typically used to store Shea butter or valuables. The lidded vessel measures 4.25 inches tall. Provenance: Ex J J Klejmann coll

A group of 3 Yoruba sculptures. 20th century. ++ Congo style stool with animal and figure. DRC ++ West African equestrian figure fragment. ++ Kneeling Yoruba Eshu figure. Nigeria ++ West African style

2 13/16" Porphyry Saddleback Bannerstone. Midwestern US. Finely made of green and cream Porphyry. Very good polish. Ex-JJ Klejman Gallery (NY, NY), Stanley R. Grant. Jackson G10+ COA

A fine carved wooden Yoruba Eshu figure with indigo organic pigments and cowrie shell decorations that relate to divination ritual. Eshu is the Embodiment of the principle of uncertainty in the Yoruba

A very finely carved wooden Horse & Rider sculpture, a Chieftain shown with staff and a long headdress embellished with silver metal inlay. The sculpture of a Horseman is a symbol of power among the Y

Two African Yoruba Brass Figures. Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York. Size: 1) 9'' x 3'' x 3'' (23 x 8 x 8 cm); 2) 9.5'' x 3'' x 3'' (24 x 8 x 8 cm).

A rare pair of old and authentic Eshu dance wands from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Traditional male and female pair with evidence of ritual use and obvious age and handling. The pair m

African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria. Figure depicting Eshu, the trickster, chief messenger of the creator, which has a tall hairdo and once held two calabashes. Carved wood, 19th Century. The f

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 group of 3 West African objects. 20th century.++ Nigeria desiccated head fragment. Possible Bembe. Late 19th-20th century. ++ Yoruba Eshu staff with kneeling figure. Nigeria. ++ Oron wood post. Nige

Yoruba Peoples, twin ere ibeji figures, ex-museum, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, carved wood male figures with blue pigmented hair, metal and beaded jewelry, each approx. 10"h Provenance: Deaccessioned works

An Eshu figure with cowries. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 27" x 9 1/2". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A YORUBA ESHU OR SHANGO WITH BEADS, 56.5" TOTAL AND 13" FIGURE PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.

A finely carved wooden personal charm figure with incised designs around the eyes and a well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Measures 11.75 inches tall. Provenance:

A finely carved old wooden Eshu staff with a finely crafted figure shown holding two ritual objects. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The staff measures 11.25 inches tall on simple metal base.

African Yoruba Maternity Shrine Figure. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Galerie Carrefour, 141, Boulevard Paspail

A monumental and ancient carved wooden Offering shrine or bowl featuring a female Figure, Yoruba peoples, Igbomina region, Nigeria, Late 19th to mid-20th century, Wood, paint.This is a bowl carrier or

5 Yoruba Tribal Figures. Including 2 Shango forms. Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood. Largest Size: 29'' x 8'' x 10'' (74 x 20 x 25 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: