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Òpó (veranda post) with equestrian and female figure, Olowe of Ise Nigerian, Iroko wood, paint, resin, Yoruba peoples — Òpó (veranda post) with equestrian and female figure
Olowe of Ise
before 1938

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

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

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

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

Òsanyìn puppet, Yoruba bead artist, Wood, glass beads, cloth, leather, fur, metal, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Òsanyìn puppet
Yoruba bead artist
19th–20th century

Adéńlá (big crown), Yoruba bead artist, Glass beads, cotton, bone, wood, mixed media offerings, Yoruba peoples — Adéńlá (big crown)
Yoruba bead artist
late 19th–early 20th century

Sheath for ọ̀pá Oko (Oko’s staff), Yoruba bead artist, Cloth, glass beads, Yoruba peoples — Sheath for ọ̀pá Oko (Oko’s staff)
Yoruba bead artist
Late 19th–early 20th century

Òdìgbà Ifá or idè Ifá (diviner’s ceremonial necklace), Yoruba bead artist, Beads, cotton, Yoruba peoples — Òdìgbà Ifá or idè Ifá (diviner’s ceremonial necklace)
Yoruba bead artist
Late 19th–early 20th century

Adéńlá (big crown), Yoruba bead artist, Glass beads, thread, cloth, mixed media offerings, Yoruba peoples — Adéńlá (big crown)
Yoruba bead artist
Late 19th–early 20th century

Ceremonial Slippers, Yoruba or Nupe artist, Leather, silk, metal, dye, Yoruba peoples — Ceremonial Slippers
Yoruba or Nupe artist
mid-20th century

Ẹlẹ́ṣin (equestrian) figure for an Erinlẹ̀ shrine, Maku of Erin, Wood, paint, Yoruba peoples — Ẹlẹ́ṣin (equestrian) figure for an Erinlẹ̀ shrine
Maku of Erin
Toibo (Toyinbo) of Erin
1900–1937

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

Double-faced water spirit crest, Ijebu-Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, accumulated surface material, Yoruba peoples, Ijebu group — Double-faced water spirit crest
Ijebu-Yoruba artist
early 20th century

Igodo dance crest, Ijebu-Yoruba artist, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples, Ijebu group — Igodo dance crest
Ijebu-Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

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

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

Staff (Edan Ogboni), Yoruba artist, Bronze, Yoruba peoples — Staff (Edan Ogboni)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Ifa Divination Vessel (Agere Ifa), Yoruba artist, Wood, Yoruba peoples — Ifa Divination Vessel (Agere 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ring: Face, Yoruba artist (?), Bronze (cast), Yoruba peoples (?) — Ring: Face
Yoruba artist (?)
15th–19th century

Shoe (Bata ileke), Yoruba artist, Leather, cloth, beads, iron tacks, Yoruba peoples — Shoe (Bata ileke)
Yoruba artist
mid-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

Staff Sheath (Opa Orisa Oko), Yoruba artist, Cloth, glass beads, thread, Yoruba peoples — Staff Sheath (Opa Orisa Oko)
Yoruba artist
early 20th century

Sango Shrine Figure: Kneeling Female with Bowl, Yoruba artist, Wood, beads, red powder, Yoruba peoples — Sango Shrine Figure: Kneeling Female with Bowl
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

Man's Cap (Fila Aramori), Yoruba artist, Cotton, embroidery thread, Yoruba peoples — Man's Cap (Fila Aramori)
Yoruba artist
mid-20th century

Osun Priestess Fan, Yoruba artist, Brass, Yoruba peoples — Osun Priestess Fan
Yoruba artist
20th century

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

Staff: Head (Edan Ogboni), Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Staff: Head (Edan Ogboni)
Yoruba artist
19th–20th century

Staff: Head (Edan Ogboni), Yoruba artist, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Staff: Head (Edan Ogboni)
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

Lipede Wrapper (Adire Eleko), Yoruba artist, Cotton, Yoruba peoples — Lipede Wrapper (Adire Eleko)
Yoruba artist
20th century

Ibadandun Wrapper (Adire Eleko), Yoruba artist, Cotton, Yoruba peoples — Ibadandun Wrapper (Adire Eleko)
Yoruba artist
20th century

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