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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Horn, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Horn
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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

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

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

Sango Shrine Figure: Kneeling Female with Bowl, Wood, beads, red powder, Yoruba peoples — Sango Shrine Figure: Kneeling Female with Bowl
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Ifa Divination Vessel: Mother and Child Caryatid (Agere Ifa), Wood, beads, Yoruba peoples — Ifa Divination Vessel: Mother and Child Caryatid (Agere Ifa)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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

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

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

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

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

Diviner's Staff: Birds (Osun babalawo), Iron, Yoruba peoples — Diviner's Staff: Birds (Osun babalawo)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Headdress (Egungun), Wood, pigment iron nails, Yoruba peoples — Headdress (Egungun)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Headdress (Egungun), Wood, pigment, iron nails, Yoruba peoples — Headdress (Egungun)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Headdress (Egungun), Wood, pigment, nails, Yoruba peoples — Headdress (Egungun)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Helmet Mask: Female Figure (Epa or Elefon), Fakeye family, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Helmet Mask: Female Figure (Epa or Elefon)
Fakeye family
19th–20th century

Diviner's Staff: Birds and Chameleons (Osun babalawo), Iron, Yoruba peoples (?) — Diviner's Staff: Birds and Chameleons (Osun babalawo)
Yoruba peoples (?)
19th–20th century

Lidded Vessel: Birds, Wood, Yoruba peoples — Lidded Vessel: Birds
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Helmet Mask, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Helmet Mask
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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

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

Masquerade Element: Outer Garment (Egungun), Cotton, wool, synthetic fibers, Yoruba peoples — Masquerade Element: Outer Garment (Egungun)
Yoruba peoples
20th century

Masquerade Element: Headdress (Egungun), Cotton, wool, synthetic fibers, Yoruba peoples — Masquerade Element: Headdress (Egungun)
Yoruba peoples
20th century

Masquerade Element: Undergarment (Egungun), Cotton, wool, synthetic fibers, Yoruba peoples — Masquerade Element: Undergarment (Egungun)
Yoruba peoples
20th century