19th century. Copper grams 1.448,0 (51.08 oz.). Cm. 10,0 high x cm. 12,0 width x cm. 4,0 thickness (3.94″ x 4.72″ x 1.57"). The Yoruba people are an African ethnic group that inhabits western Africa, mainly Nigeria and Benin. As an ethnic description, the word “Yoruba” (or more correctly, “Yaraba”) was originally in...
Early to mid 20th century. Wood. Cm. 27,7 high x (10.90″); Grams 127,90 (4.51 oz). A fine Ibeji with a domed cap, standing on an almost square base, big feet, the hands resting flat against the thighs, a bracelet on each wrist, tapering protruding belly, small breasts, an oval head with...
Wood, paint. The mask is cm. 49,0 high xcm. 44,0 width x cm 41,0 depth (19.29" x 17.32" x 16.14"); grams 4.418,0 (9.74 oz.). Through a system of threads, the figures above the mask move like puppets. Gelede The Gelede spectacle of the Yoruba is a public display by colorful masks which...
Bronze. The female figure is cm. 35,0 high; the male figure is cm. 31,7 high. Grams 1348,0. Headed by the Oluwo (chief priest), the Yoruba Ogboni (meaning 'cult of old age') is a society of respected elderly men and women responsible for the management and wellbeing of their community through the...
Old buttons on basketry. Cm. 46,0 high; diameter cm. 21,0. An Oba's crown represents the highest level of authority vested in Yoruba rulers. Referred to as an ade, the bead-embroidered crown is the foremost attribute of the ruler. An oba's crown may also be referred to as an adenla, or great...
