African Art Nigeria

A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a domed plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and poli...

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and polish ...

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and exten...

Yoruba maternity offering bowl with a chicken as the lid, Nigeria, Africa, early 20th century. A female figure with baby riding on her back, presenting to her front an offering bowl ...

This attractive and ornate mask was made by the Yoruba. The base is a small, flat pyramid of wood, giving rise to a columnar neck that in turn supports the head. The face is rounded ...

Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa, early 20 century. Cowrie shells were a type of currency in West Africa, and when ...

A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Gbongan region Nigeria A pair of hard wood male and female Ibeji with crest hair style Showing fine aged patina with traces of rekitts blu...

Ewe Kente cloth Ghana Togo The small fine kente cloth made from sections of strips of material made on a strip loom This kente cloth would have been made for a young girl who would h...

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...

A late 19th century Yoruba Gelede mask. A fine example of a male Gelede mask used in the Gelede masquerades, The Gelede masquerade is associated with the recognition of the power of...

Colorful dance costume of rising sun bursts from Nigeria. This child size all in one suit would have been animated in dance by the Igbo People in the Southern part of the country. It...

very finely made "hoe" currency in hand wrought iron. These very thin and delicate examples of the blacksmith's craft were revered and traded as currency. Nigerian. 19th century, pri...

'Akoto' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist - Olayanju Dada.

'Rising' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist - Olayanju Dada.

'Faultline' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist - Olayanju Dada.

'London Tour' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist - Olayanju Dada.

'Triumphant Entry' is an original contemporary abstract African art collage painting by emerging Nigerian artist - Olayanju Dada.

A very textural painted sculpture of a musician by the Igbo people of Nigeria. The Igbo are a large but widely spread population that inhabits both sides of the Niger river.The wide ...

A rare Himbi fetish figure Benue river Nigeria This is a rare Himbi fetish from the Benue river area of Nigeria The Himbi are a sub tribe of the larger Afo tribe who inhabit parts ...

From a Fifth Avenue Collection. Keywords: West African Art, Nigerian Art, Orisha, Ibeji, Statue, Sculpture, Metalwork, Ethnographic Art, Tribal Art, Ogboni Secret Society, Figurative...

Among the Eket, a subgroup of the Ibibio, this type of headdress is worn by a dancer who wears a long white robe, with bells attached to the neck and a basket covered with rows of be...

A Elegant brass Ewer from the Nupe people of Nigeria, Hand raised and worked from beaten sheet brass and copper The Nupe people are very skilled metal workers and wood carvers ...

Would be a great addition to any African/Tribal art or mask collection or eye-catching accent piece in about any setting.

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.

Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's fa...

A large and impressive coiled copper manilla currency piece with gorgeous patina, early 20th century, Igbo People, Nigeria. The striking manilla currency crafted of heavy copper f...

Standing male Ibibio figure with flat hands up and hat, very detailed sublime face, Nigeria, early 20th century. Wear and patina from tribal use, losses to feet. Body with soft round...

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian beaded tribal armchair featuring geometric patterns with alligators / crocodiles, antelope / gazelle, lions, masked faces, plants, parrots, eagles, birds elep...

Two sizes of coiled bracelet currency mounted on stands. These copper alloy bracelets were used as currency by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Verdi green patina. Large bracelet - $2450. ...

Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely, rich patina. The four sides tapering to lozenge shaped ends, with notched ridges.

A vintage collection of carved wood ceremonial masks from various African tribes. Each hand-carved mask a unique design, ranging in size from 10" to 24" high and 4" to 12" wide. Pri...

Powerfully carved African dance mask from an old Manhattan collection. Very time worn surface, front and back, with original pigment largely intact. Collected in the 1950s.

Powerful and well carved Nigerian dance mask, collected in the 1960s. Very good overall condition. Custom steel stand with wear.

A large sized carved and painted primitive Folk Art African mask that was hung as a wall decoration .

West Africa Benin bronze male figure in beautifully patinated surface. Lightly glue mounted to rectangular hardwood stand. On stand measures 9 1/2" h x 3 1/4" w x 2" d. Bronze figure...

A pair of African manilla trade currencies from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surroun...

Vintage Hand-Forged Yoruba Double Gong used to call spirits and ancestors and ward off evil spirits

Pair of white beaded African ceremonial chairs - made custom, folk art of African tribes in Nigeria.

Mid-century Nigerian Yoruba chair constructed with found objects and ambitiously hand beaded depicting animals, fish, flowers, men and ancestors in distinctive naive folk style.

Pair of black and white diamond beaded African ceremonial chairs - made custom, folk art of African tribes in Nigeria.

Pair of black and white floral beaded African ceremonial chairs - made custom, folk art of African tribes in Nigeria.

Carved African secret society mask from Eket Nigeria worn by a high initiate during mystical ceremonies. Masks such as these were used by members of the ‘Ekpo’ and ‘Ekong’ societies ...

This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in eastern Nigeria. They are typically covered in brush-shaped lines, scratches, or eng...

Three African coiled basket trays Hausa, Nigeria 20th century. Three fine coiled basket trays. Attractive geometrical pattern weave in earth tone color palette. Plant fiber (...

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and polish f...

Further reading: Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand (1994). Lexicon of African Art and Culture. Munich: Klinkhardt & Biermann.

A large and attractive copper spiral manilla currency piece, Igbo tribe, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century. The large currency piece formed as a coiled spring and comprised of tw...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.

This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...

Nok terracotta figure of seated man with expressive face and dotted Coiffure. I-III Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with thermoluminescence test and passport from Europe. Mus...

This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa This very graceful anthropomorphic gong currency has two different pitches when struck.  

Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's fa...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

This decorative bronze chair consists of 44 full-figure sculptures. It is made in a style that consciously references pieces from Benin Cameroon West African cultures.

"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1920. This figure has short legs and a short torso, but a large head. They held out their hands with two objects...

Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted...

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...

Authentic bronze Benin head on a custom lucite base by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer often incorporated fine works of ethnic art into his showroom. It's very chic. Refer...

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...