Dwarf of the Court
Head commemorating a dwarf of the court of the king of Benin.
BRN-144
Nigeria
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Big Head of Oni De Ife
For many years it was thought that the figures of Ife and Benin were of Roman, Greek or Phoenician origin, given their…
BRN-145
Guerrero de La Corte de Benin
Artists in Binin City They were organized into corporations that lived in opposite neighborhoods.
BRN-146
Spoon Ritual
The spoon is not like in the West an utensil intended for eating or cooking.
CHR-36
Dance Suit
Great Dance Costume Igbo, consisting of several parts, the upper, the lower and the legs.
VAR-37
Throne on Cariatides
Important throne belonging to a boss. This type were chairs or thrones were used exclusively in ceremonies and important occasions.
TAB-19
Head of Genius
Former head that departs from the usual norm of the Bibi-Edo Yorubas, represents a geenium of nature.
BRN-148
Protective Figure
This statuette has no arms, not even outlined, however it has legs, which is equally rare.
EMS-129
Head
Nok It's not an ethnic group,is a small village in northern Nigeria, in the Zaria region.
TRRC-87
Ife Male Head (Reproduction???)
Magnificent terracotta head that undoubtedly represents an Oni or a notable Ife.
TRRC-88
Women’s Head Of Ife
Queen or princess head with a simple headdress.
TRRC-89
Queen of Ife Head
As indicated by his five-level headdress is ratted from a queen head.
TRRC-90
Male Head Of Ife
Male head probably of Oni or court character, with linear scarifications on the face.
TRRC-91
Women’s Head Of Ife
Queen or princess head with a simple trococonic headdress.
TRRC-92
Bracelet of Benin With Woman
Bracelet of the Kingdom of Benin featuring four women of notables in the typical costume of their era of splendor.
PYB-73
Bracelet of Benin With Man
Bracelet of the Kingdom of Benin featuring four notable male characters in the typical costume of their era of splendor.
PYB-74
Casc0 Ojuegu mask
Although they are mostly Muslim, the Igala, they also practice the cult of the spirit of the Egu dead during the feasts…
MCYC-61
Elu Parlante Mask
These masks have been used mainly to celebrate ancestors and also in harvests so that by their intercession the vintage is good.
MPR-3
Photograph unavailable
Ekpo mask
The masks of Ekpo society are called sickness masks. They actually represent the spirits responsible for illness or deformation.
MFE-6
Ekpo mask
The masks of Ekpo society are called sickness masks. They actually represent the spirits responsible for illness or deformation.
MFE-6
Ekoi mask
Many ethnic groups in this area wear leather-lined wooden masks.
MCYC-62
Femeenina head Ekoi
Many ethnic groups in this area wear leather-lined wooden masks.
-53
Illness Ekpo Mask
Some of the masks of Ekpo society are called sickness masks.
MFE-8
Woman With Cantaro
Woman carrying a pitcher over her head. Head that occupies more than a third of the total volume of the piece.
MYA-46
