Ceremonial axe for the "ogun" cult - Nigeria, Yoruba

This lots is for Three antique forged iron ceremonial staffs known as Osanyin which are used in ritual magic ceremonies of the Herbalist cult, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Staffs feature avian

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A ceremonial staff carved from wood with an axe blade-like upper portion and the body of a woman integrat

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A remarkable ceremonial staff carved from wood with a double-headed axe finial supported by two seated figures boasting a rich shade of c

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large ceremonial staff carved from wood with an upper portion shaped like a double-axe-blade, and the g

African Ada Ogun, Bronze Machete (Cleaver) 19Th.C. W 4 L 20 Ceremonial Knife Possibly Yoruba, Nigeria .Private Collection, Bloomfield Township, Michigan.

wood, heavily sweating sacrificial patina in places, handwritten inventory no. "H.1797", old label with heavily faded writing: "This idol represents "Shango", God of Thunder. Ogun, God of War. Lent by

bronze, wood, metal, L: 137,5 cm, L: 54,1 inchProvenance:Dieter Schaffner, Groß-Gerau, Germany

Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji", Standfläche signiert Yoruba, Nigeria, Ogun State, Gegend von Abeokuta (Stadt) Aus der Werkstatt von Adugbologe. Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 24,5 cm. Provenienz

Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria, Ogun State, Gegend von Abeokuta (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 20 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, lt. Besitzer vor 1992 in Lomé

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

Ca. 20thC. Trade fabric, long straps, leather, cowrie shells, brass; Yoruba, Nigeria. This "bag" does not open, and it seems was intended to be used decoratively inside of a home or shrine instead of

Wrought iron ceremonial axe (danced by women during harvest celebrations), in crescent-shaped sickle form, with twisted iron handle, Kirdi peoples, North-East Nigeria or Northern Cameroon, West Africa

Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba (Egba), Nigeria, Ogun State, Gegend von Abeokuta (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 21 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, lt. Besitz

Ca. 20thC. Trade fabric, long straps, leather, cowrie shells, brass; Yoruba, Nigeria. This "bag" does not open, and it seems was intended to be used decoratively inside of a home or shrine instead of

Possibly Yoruba, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial sword with brass handle, 26.5"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Possibly Yoruba, Nigeria, forged iron ceremonial sword with wooden handle, 20.5"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Rare Museum Quality Antique Elaborate Beaded Yoruba Shango Priest / Diviner Ceremonial Vest / Tunic - Yoruba, Nigeria. A remarkable piece of art that was hand-made / hand-stitched, with elaborate dens

Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Egba, Nigeria, Bundesstaat Ogun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 23 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020

African Fon/Yoruba Ceremonial Recade Axe, Benin. The carved wood figural handle topped with a large-eared animal head, the metal axe blade issuing from its mouth. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fit

Property 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 fa

Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Egba, Nigeria, Bundesstaat Ogun, Gegend von Abeokuta Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 24 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Ol

Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Egba, Nigeria, Bundesstaat Ogun, Gegend von Abeokuta Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen, Kaurischnecken. H 24 - 24,5 cm. Provenienz: - Hans-Joachim S

Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Such pieces were reserved for use by Yoruba royalty. Size: 27.75'' x 10'' x 15'' (70 x 25 x 38 cm).

African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria: Large Covered Ceremonial Bowl w/5 Female Figures, Early/Mid 20th Century. Carved wood, paint. 37.5H x 16W x 16.5D (inches). Private Collection, Massachusett