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Lidded Vessel, Yoruba artist, Ivory, wood or coconut-shell inlay, Owo-Yoruba peoples — Lidded Vessel
Yoruba artist
17th–18th century

Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ helmet mask, Yoruba artist, Wood, Yoruba — Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ helmet mask
Yoruba artist
mid-20th century

Abiyamo (maternity) figure, Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, accumulated surface material, Yoruba peoples — Abiyamo (maternity) figure
Yoruba artist
mid-19th–early 20th century

Udàmalóre (ceremonial sword) and sheath with apete (panel ornaments), Yoruba artist, Cotton, glass beads, wood, brass, rope, Yoruba — Udàmalóre (ceremonial sword) and sheath with apete (panel ornaments)
Yoruba artist
19th–first half of 20th century

Panel Ornaments for Ceremonial Sword and Sheath (Udamalore), Yoruba artist, Cotton, glass beads, wood, brass, rope, Yoruba — Panel Ornaments for Ceremonial Sword and Sheath (Udamalore)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Aṣọ òkè, Yoruba artist, Cotton, Yoruba peoples — Aṣọ òkè
Yoruba artist
late 19th century

Head from a figure, Yoruba artist, Soapstone, Yoruba peoples — Head from a figure
Yoruba artist
12th–15th century

Àgéré Ifá (Ifá divination vessel) with kneeling woman, Yoruba artist, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay, Yoruba peoples, Owo group — Àgéré Ifá (Ifá divination vessel) with kneeling woman
Yoruba artist
17th–19th century

Ilé-orí (house for the head) shrine with ìbọrí, Yoruba artist, Cowrie shells, cotton, leather, mixed media offerings, Yoruba peoples — Ilé-orí (house for the head) shrine with ìbọrí
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Man's Prestige Robe (Agbada), Yoruba artist, Cotton, Yoruba peoples — Man's Prestige Robe (Agbada)
Yoruba artist
ca. 1940

Lidded Vessel: Face, Yoruba artist, Brass, Yoruba peoples — Lidded Vessel: Face
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Ritual Mortar: Figures, Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Ritual Mortar: Figures
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Ifa Divination Tray (Opon Ifa), Yoruba artist, Brass, Yoruba peoples — Ifa Divination Tray (Opon Ifa)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Male with Garment (Ewu ileke Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, cowrie shells, cloth, glass beads, pigment, iron, tukula powder, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Male with Garment (Ewu ileke Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Figure: Seated Mother and Child, Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Figure: Seated Mother and Child
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, beads, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, cowrie shells, cord, beads, bronze bells, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, glass beads, string, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, glass beads, string, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Altar Ring, Yoruba artist, Bronze, Yoruba peoples — Altar Ring
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Ifa Divination Tray (Opon Ifa), Yoruba artist, Wood, Yoruba peoples — Ifa Divination Tray (Opon Ifa)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, beads, camwood powder, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Bullroarer: Figure, Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Bullroarer: Figure
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Side-blown Trumpet, Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Side-blown Trumpet
Yoruba artist
18th–19th century

Helmet Mask (Epa or Elefon), Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Helmet Mask (Epa or Elefon)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Esu Head (Ela or Irin Ifa), Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Esu Head (Ela or Irin Ifa)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Figure: Mother with Vessel and Child, Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Figure: Mother with Vessel and Child
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Figure: Equestrain Chief, Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Figure: Equestrain Chief
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, beads, camwood powder, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, beads, camwood powder, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, beads, fiber, camwood powder, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Esu Head (Ela or Irin Ifa), Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Esu Head (Ela or Irin Ifa)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Vessel Support: Kneeling Mother with Child Figure, Yoruba artist, Wood, Yoruba peoples — Vessel Support: Kneeling Mother with Child Figure
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Woman's wrapper cloth, Yoruba artist, Cotton and silk, Yoruba peoples — Woman's wrapper cloth
Yoruba artist
20th century

Aṣọ òkè ìró (woman's wrapper), Yoruba artist, Cotton, silk, dye, Yoruba peoples — Aṣọ òkè ìró (woman's wrapper)
Yoruba artist
19th century

Man's Prestige Robe (Agbada), Yoruba artist, Cotton, Yoruba peoples — Man's Prestige Robe (Agbada)
Yoruba artist
ca. 1940

Sango Staff: Female Figure (Ose Sango), Yoruba artist, Wood, camwood powder, Yoruba peoples — Sango Staff: Female Figure (Ose Sango)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Lidded Vessel: Female Figure (Eyinle), Yoruba artist, Terracotta, Yoruba peoples — Lidded Vessel: Female Figure (Eyinle)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Masquerade Element: Female Figure (Oloshun), Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, nails, Yoruba peoples — Masquerade Element: Female Figure (Oloshun)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, cowrie shells, cord, beads, bronze bells, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, cowrie shells, cord, beads, bronze bells, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji), Yoruba artist, Wood, beads, nail, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

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