by Karl Norton | Nov 21, 2022
Yoruba Ogboni Edan Figures Wonderful and captivating pair of Yoruba Ogboni Edan figures showing all the characteristics that typify such fascinating items. Tribe: Yoruba Origin: Nigeria Approx Age: Earlier 20th Century Materials: Clay/Metal Alloy/Pewter Dimensions cm:...
by Karl Norton | Jun 2, 2021
Bamum Prestige Necklace Made by a special guild of artists, the Pa Nguot, mgba mgba necklaces are made exclusively for the fon. Tribe: Bamum, Bamoun Origin: Grasslands of Cameroon Approx Age: late 19th/very early 20th Century Materials: bronze/copper alloy Dimensions...
by Karl Norton | Jan 27, 2021
Fang Bronze Torque Necklace Metal smiths assisted with them being applied to the neck of a woman who thereafter was unable to remove it. The torque was only removed after death. Tribe: Fang Origin: Equatorial Guinea Approx Age: late 19th – very early 20th...
by Karl Norton | Sep 23, 2019
Benin Bronze Royal Guard The Benin Bronzes are a group of more than a thousand commemorative pieces that decorated the royal palace of the Benin Empire Tribe: Benin Origin: Benin, Nigeria Approx Age: 19th-early 20th Century Materials: Bronze Dimensions cm: 37 tall...
by Karl Norton | Apr 26, 2018
Yoruba Onile Figures Yoruba Onile figures from the Ogboni / Osugbo society. Tribe: Yoruba Origin: Nigeria Approx Age: 17th – 19th Century Materials: Lead filled with clay Dimensions cm: Both figures 15 (tall) Ref. Number: 0920/0921 £1950.00 Description: Yoruba...
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