Late 19th C. Nigerian Yoruba Iron Diviner's Bird Staff

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An iron ceremonial diviner's staff with a bird finial. Birds have a special significance to the Yoruba, representing the triumph of

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Tribe, 19th century CE or earlier. Rare Opa Osanyin herbalist's staff. Made of hand-forged iron with staff in a long spear shaped support to which a ring of applied birds

Three Yoruba Iron Staffs, osanyin Nigeria, c. 19th century Each with long shaft supporting an assemblage of abstract birds and a central bird above. Each in very good conditi

TWO AFRICAN YORUBA PEOPLE BRASS MALE/FEMALE EDAN OGBONI SOCIETY STAFF FINIALS, NIGERIAN, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the seated pair chained to each other and cast on tapering wrought iron spikes, t

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Loango / Kasai river region, probably Mbala, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful bird effigy club, the wooden handle carved with the head and

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of iron bird staffs. The first is a tall iron staff with long bells on its lower part and capped by a bird finial atop a thin rou

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, early 20th century CE. A tall iron staff with two groups of long bells spaced out along it. The staff is capped by a bird finial below an upside-down group of four

Late 19th century. Wooden staves with iron bands. Wear and some splits from use. 10"h. 11"d.

Antique Continental painted wrought iron bird cage on stand. Late 19th century 73 1/4"h x 40 3/4"w x 23 1/2"d

Pair of cast iron carnival star/bird spinner shooting targets. Late 19th century, American. H: 9", W: 4.5". CODE:TOY

Herbalists staff, wrought iron, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century.Approximate size, 26"H x 12"W, Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibition of African

ca late 19thC attrib J.W. Fiske Iron Works NY cast iron & glass aquarium (was being used in the house as a terrarium) embellished w cranes, birds & exotic water plants - Some missing elements & repair

A Chinese Red and Green Enameled Porcelain Gu-Form Vase LATE 19TH CENTURY brightly painted in iron-red and apple green enamel with panels enclosing children at play and birds amidst flowers. 43 height

An antique and original figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, Late 19thC. Measures-

A late 19th century American Clock Co. Cast Iron mantle clock. 8-day time & strike movement. Fancy cast iron cast with birds and flowers, original painted decoration. Some wear. 16" high. ESTIMATE $20

An Asian Porcelain Imari Umbrella Stand late 19th century, porcelain hand painted in iron red, cobalt blue and highlights of gilt with large phoenix birds amidst flowering trees and large archaic styl

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, Ogboni society, 19th century CE. A pair of iron staffs in abstract but recognizable human form. Each figure has a stylized face with long, braided hair, elongated

A Large Imari Porcelain Jardiniere late 19th century, hand painted in underglaze blue, iron-red and gilt with panels of flowers and birds amongst flowering branches beneath a deep blue border enriched

Folk-art painting, O/C Cat in tree near bird nest with 3 blue eggs, late 19th century, very good condition. Note the original cast iron frame braces on reverse marked ADS Pat 1885. The painting is mou

A late 19th century German Cuckoo clock with singing bird automaton at crest. 30 hr time and strike movement with cutout brass plates and cast iron "1260, EA" weights. Carved Walnut case with Oak leaf

An African Nigerian Yoruba Oyo Shango or Sango (God of Thunder) scepter staff (19th Century) carved from a dense, heavy wood double sided shaft having repeating geometric pattern with carved head at t

A PAIR OF INLAID-IRON VASES Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Each globular body decorated with shaped panels of birds and flowers, a cottage with a thatched roof, or a sailing vessel, all inla

Yoruba Peoples, large Ogboni staff finial, 19th c. or earlier, Nigeria, brass and iron, staff finial depicting a female head with jewelry and scarifications on forehead, a small iron protrusion on the

American, late 19th century. A J. & E. Stevens "Tabby Bank" cast iron mechanical bank, marked with title on front. Place coin in slot and bird's head moves up; ht. 4.5, wd. 4, dp. 3 in.