Sold2019A Yoruba Altar, "ile ori"Altarobjekt, "ile ori" Yoruba, Nigeria Holz-Streifen, Leder, Stoff, Kauri-Schnecken. H 19 cm. Ø 20 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. Auch bei den Yoruba kommt dem Kopf eines Menschen ganz besoSee Sold Price
Sold2018Deckel Gefäss, "ile ori"53 Deckel Gefäss, "ile ori" Yoruba, Nigeria Holz-Streifen, Leder, Stoff, Kauri-Schnecken. H 19 cm. Ø 20 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Publiziert: . Ausgestellt: Haus des Kopfes, Auch bei deSee Sold Price
202319th C. Yoruba Textile & Cowrie "Shrine of the Head"**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting textile shell shrine container shaped like crown known as "ile ori," which translates toSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Yoruba Altar Figure, EquestrianAltar-Figur, Reiter Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 67,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. mündlicher Auskunft der Besitzer, Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel. - Peter E. His (1922-2005), Basel. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Yoruba Altar Stand, "odo sàngó"Altar-Sitz, "odo sàngó" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 43 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Shango-Priester sitzen in dSee Sold Price
Sold2019A YORUBA ALTAR OBJECTFragment einer Altar-Figur Yoruba, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 22,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. CHF 400 / 800 EUR 344 / 688See Sold Price
Sold2024A Yoruba Altar Stand, "odo sàngó"Altar-Sitz, "odo sàngó" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 31 cm. Provenienz: Gérald und Muriel Minkoff (1937-2009 & 1948-2020), Genf. Shango-Priester sitzen in den SchrSee Sold Price
Sold2022Yoruba rider statue - Nigeria - African Art Tribal ArtTitle: Yoruba rider statue - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Description: It is in a carved statuette intended to appear on a Yoruba altar that is embodied here a deified ancestor, or one of the multSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ancient Yoruba Shango Altar, African ArtA rare Yoruba peoples altar to the Shango cult, NIGERIA, Africa. An Exceptional old shrine carved from a single tree trunk, depicting ancestor faces, male and female devotees and showing plenty of ageSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Yoruba-Ketu Veranda Post, "opo ile"Palastpfosten, "opo ile" Yoruba-Ketu, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 192 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2See Sold Price
Sold2019A Yoruba Veranda Post, "opo ile"Palastpfosten, "opo ile" Yoruba, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 140 cm. Provenienz: Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola. Figurativ gestaltete Hauspfosten finden sich im Yoruba-Land vonSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Shango Shrine Altar Base with Leopard MotifCarved from a very heavy and dense solid piece of wood, this ornate altar features a Shango priest wearing robes , a Shango cult staff and a Leopard image, all carved in relief. This heavy altar baseSee Sold Price
Sold2017YORUBA, NIGERIA, CARVED ALTAR DEDICATION SCULPTURE OFYORUBA, NIGERIA, CARVED ALTAR DEDICATION SCULPTURE OF 4-WARRIORS IN A CANOE. LENGTH 23 1/2"See Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba carved wood maternity altarpieceA Yoruba carved wood maternity altarpieceLate 19th/early 20th century; Nigeria, AfricaLabel affixed to the underside: Altar Piece (Yoruba) / Acquired 12.29.81The hand-carved statue of a woman and herSee Sold Price
Sold2018Altar-Figur43 Altar-Figur Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel (without base) Holz. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. CHF 400 / 800 EUR 344 / 688See Sold Price
Sold2021A Yoruba Owo Ram Head Altar PieceA Carved wooden image of a Ram with well handled and worn surface, old tribal repair and signs of handling and field use. Such images of a Ram / human head are found in the Owo region, Nigeria. Such iSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Odo Shango Ritual AltarCarved from a single piece of very heavy and dense wood, this altar is hollowed like a mortar, the wall decorated in relief with symbols typical of "shango", such as the figure, the shamans ritual bagSee Sold Price
Sold2024Altar figure - Wood - Yoruba - NigeriaBeautiful wooden altar figure from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitionSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Yoruba Odo Shango Ritual AltarCarved from a single piece of very heavy and dense wood, this large altar is hollowed like a mortar, the wall decorated in relief with symbols typical of "shango", such as the figure, the shamans rituSee Sold Price
Sold2018Altar-Figur, "ibori"50 Altar-Figur, "ibori" Yoruba, Nigeria Glasperlen, Pflanzenfasergeflecht. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Nachlass, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 94 / 188See Sold Price
Sold2024Unusual Yoruba Opa Osanyin Ritual Iron Altar PieceA 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 ritualSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Peoples, fine torque collar and altar ringYoruba Peoples, fine torque collar and altar ring, Nigeria Region, (2) pieces, copper alloy, each approx. 8"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: ProfesSee Sold Price
Sold2021YORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD AND PIGMENT,YORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD AND PIGMENT, ALTAR STAND H 14" DIA 14" with figural carving in relief 13 -3/4 x 14-3/8x18".Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator andSee Sold Price
Sold2018STYLE OF YORUBA PEOPLE NIGERIAProperty of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF YORUBA PEOPLE NIGERIA Ifa Ogun alter bell Lost wax cast bronze. Four sided altar bell with faSee Sold Price
146 Lots AwayHermann Historica GmbHA Chinese bronze quatrefoil altar vase, Ming Dynasty, 15th centurySee Sold Price
Jun 09Austin Auction Gallery(2) CONTINENTAL CARVED & PAINTED WOOD FEET FROM AN ALTAR FIGURE/ SANTO$200(2 bids)
1 day LeftCollective HudsonAntique Altar Frontal in Embroidered Fabric, Circa Mid-18th century$200(2 bids)
1 day LeftCarlsen Gallery, Inc.CARVED FRONT ORIENTAL TEAKWOOD ALTAR TABLE W/ 2 DRAWERS (33 1/2" TALL X 39 1/2" W X 20" DEEP)$200(2 bids)
1 day LeftGlobal Auctions CompanyJapanese Zushi of Nichiren Altar / Shrine, 18-19th century black lacquer cabinet$400
Jun 13DuMouchellesNigeria, Yoruba Peoples, Polychrome Carved Headdress, Gelede Society (Igi), H 8", W 8.5", D 13"$50