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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Esu Figures, Wood, cowrie shells, leather, metal, ivory, beads, pigment, cotton (?), Yoruba peoples — Esu Figures
Yoruba peoples
mid-20th century

Staff, Bronze, Yoruba peoples — Staff
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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

Sango Staff: Female Figure (Ose Sango), Wood, camwood powder, Yoruba peoples — Sango Staff: Female Figure (Ose Sango)
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

Figure: Female (Ogo Elegba), Wood, leather, cowries, Yoruba peoples — Figure: Female (Ogo Elegba)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

Bracelet, Copper alloy, Yoruba peoples — Bracelet
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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

Sango Staff (Ose Sango): Janus, Wood, pigment, Yoruba peoples — Sango Staff (Ose Sango): Janus
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, glass beads, string, Yoruba peoples — Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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

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

Rattle, Ivory, Yoruba peoples — Rattle
Yoruba peoples
18th–19th century

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

Staff: Equestrian Chief (Ogun), Brass, Yoruba peoples — Staff: Equestrian Chief (Ogun)
Yoruba peoples
19th–20th century

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