Yoruba Collection

Bronze head with beaded crown and plume. 12th-14th c. King of Oni, king of Ife. Yoruba art. Sculpture on bronze. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: NIGERIA. Ife

Nigeria - A Yoruba Grocer Date: circa 1920s

Warrior and attendants (bronze) (see also 412916)
DBP412917 Warrior and attendants (bronze) (see also 412916) by Benin, (17th century); height: 54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Africa, Benin, Ketou. wooden sculptures at the museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the magic door

Africa, Benin, Ketou. The museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the magic door

Three court attendants, 16th - 17th century (bronze)
DBP412915 Three court attendants, 16th - 17th century (bronze) by Benin; height: 49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century

Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early / mid-20th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early/mid-20th century

Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun), Nigeria, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun), Nigeria, Late 19th century

Pair of Staffs (Edan), Nigeria, 19th century or before. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Staffs (Edan), Nigeria, 19th century or before

Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century

Headdress (Jagun Jagun), Nigeria, Mid- late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Headdress (Jagun Jagun), Nigeria, Mid- late 19th century

Veranda Post (Opo Ogoga), Ikere, 1910-14. Creator: Unknown
Veranda Post (Opo Ogoga), Ikere, 1910-14

Headdress (Ago Egungun), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Headdress (Ago Egungun), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century

Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid-/late 19th century

Esu Dance Staff (Ogo Elegbara), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Esu Dance Staff (Ogo Elegbara), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century

Anklet, late 19th or early 10th century (cast copper alloy)
3576887 Anklet, late 19th or early 10th century (cast copper alloy) by Nigerian School, (19th century); 17.5x14x5.1 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Anklet, late 19th or early 10th century (cast copper alloy)
3576886 Anklet, late 19th or early 10th century (cast copper alloy) by Nigerian School, (19th century); 16.5x14.3x2.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Equestrian Figure, possibly 1700s (copper alloy)
500355 Equestrian Figure, possibly 1700s (copper alloy) by Yoruba Culture; with base:34.3x10.8x25.4 without base: 31.3x10.8x25.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Mother-and-Child Caryatid Vessel, mid-late 1800s (wood)
500200 Mother-and-Child Caryatid Vessel, mid-late 1800s (wood) by Yoruba Culture (19th century); h:31.70 w:15.70 d:15.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Messenger (bronze)
DBP412909 Messenger (bronze) by Benin (16th century); height: 64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

A King of Ejayboo and the Governor of Lagos, illustration from In Afric
1126809 A King of Ejayboo and the Governor of Lagos, illustration from In Africs Forest and Jungle, or Six Years among the Yorubans, by R.H

Headdress (Ere Gelede), late 19th century (wood)
1072577 Headdress (Ere Gelede), late 19th century (wood) by Yoruba Culture (19th century); 33x20.3x27.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Beaded bag, late 19th century, Nigeria (cloth & velvet)
MGS225672 Beaded bag, late 19th century, Nigeria (cloth & velvet) by African, (19th century); 32x32.5 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; African, out of copyright

The Right Rev. Dr. Crowther, illustration from The Pictorial Edition of the Life
STC418118 The Right Rev. Dr. Crowther, illustration from The Pictorial Edition of the Life and Discoveries of David Livingstone by J. Ewing Richie, pub. by A. Fullarton & Co

Head of an Oni, Ife, 12th - 15th century (zinc brass)
DBP412925 Head of an Oni, Ife, 12th - 15th century (zinc brass) by Nigerian; height: 47 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Queen mother head (bronze)
DBP412918 Queen mother head (bronze) by Benin (16th century); height: 51 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Pair of leopards (bronze)
DBP412914 Pair of leopards (bronze) by Benin (16th century); height: 169 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Oni, head of a king, Ife, 12th - 15th century (bronze) (see also 412919)
DBP412927 Oni, head of a king, Ife, 12th - 15th century (bronze) (see also 412919) by Nigerian; height: 29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Crowned head of an Oni, Ife, 12th - 15th century (zinc brass)
DBP412921 Crowned head of an Oni, Ife, 12th - 15th century (zinc brass) by Nigerian; height: 24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta)
2597516 Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta) by Nigerian; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R. Van Derlip Fund; Nigerian, out of copyright

A Native Prince and Attendants, illustration from In Africs forest and jungle
1126802 A Native Prince and Attendants, illustration from In Africs forest and jungle: or six years among the Yorubans, by Rev. Richard H

The Royal Niger Company (b / w photo)
1615303 The Royal Niger Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Niger Company)

A Yoruba with his charms or fetishes (engraving)
965281 A Yoruba with his charms or fetishes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Yoruba with his charms or fetishes)

Kneeling female figure with bowl (olumeye), c. 1910 to c. 1938 (wood, pigment, and paint)
1071955 Kneeling female figure with bowl (olumeye), c.1910 to c.1938 (wood, pigment, and paint) by Olowe of Ise (c.1875-1938); 49.5x26x36.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Procession to the Temple of the Great Snake on crowning the King
1126795 Procession to the Temple of the Great Snake on crowning the King, illustration from A new general collection of voyages and travels, ...comprehending everything remarkable in its kind

Mask of Oni Obalufon, Ife, 12th - 15th century (copper)
DBP412926 Mask of Oni Obalufon, Ife, 12th - 15th century (copper) by Nigerian; height: 30 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Y, Yoruba (colour litho)
6019813 Y, Yoruba (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Y, Yoruba. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Ibejis, pair of 19th century
BON46965 Ibejis, pair of 19th century by Yoruba Culture (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; African, out of copyright

Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta)
2563488 Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta) by Nigerian; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R. Van Derlip Fund; Nigerian, out of copyright

Shango dance wand ("oshe"Shango), late 19th to early 20th century (wood
1072220 Shango dance wand (" oshe" Shango), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, pigment, and metal) by Nigerian School, (19th-20th century); 43.1x16.1x7.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art

Mirror case, before 1938 (wood & mirror)
1072558 Mirror case, before 1938 (wood & mirror) by Olowe of Ise (c.1875-1938); 40x16.5x7.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Barbara and Joseph Goldenberg; Nigerian, out of copyright

Iebu weaver, 1912. Artist: AW Gelston
Iebu weaver, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Yoruba man engraving clay bowls and water jars, Lagos hinterland, Southern Nigeria, 1912. Artist: AW Gelston
A Yoruba man engraving clay bowls and water jars, Lagos hinterland, Southern Nigeria, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Horned head from the shrine of a King of Owo from Eastern Yorubaland in Nigeria, now in the British Museum

A carved wooden door from Nigeria depicting men on horseback
A carved wooden door from Yorubaland, Nigeria, depicting Portugese men on horseback. From the British Museum

gelede mask, Nigerian, 1800-1878
Carved from one piece of wood. Cranial area carved to represent hair and is pigmented black. The eyes are pierced and pigmented white with red rims

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Yoruba: From Bronze Heads to Grocers" Step into the world of Yoruba, a vibrant culture that spans centuries and continents. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of a bronze head adorned with a beaded crown and plume, dating back to the 12th-14th century in Nigeria. This masterpiece is a testament to the artistic prowess and cultural significance people. Venture further into Nigeria, where you'll encounter a bustling Yoruba grocer. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds as locals engage in lively trade, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and deep-rooted traditions. Delve into history as you witness a warrior accompanied by attendants portrayed in bronze sculptures from Benin, Ketou. These artworks offer glimpses into ancient warfare tactics and societal structures prevalent during that time. Visit the museum of Akaba Idena in Benin's Ketou region, renowned for its collection of wooden sculptures. Here lies an enchanting magic door that captivates visitors with its mysterious allure—a doorway to another realm steeped in folklore and spirituality. Travel back through time with an engraving depicting Xavier or Sabee's European factories from Marchais' perspective in 1746. Gain insight into early interactions between Europeans and Africans while contemplating how these encounters shaped history. Meet Dr. Samuel Adjai Crowther through his vivid portrait—an influential figure who made significant contributions as one of Africa's first Anglican bishops. His legacy serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Witness court attendants frozen in bronze statues from the 16th-17th century—symbols of power, elegance, and hierarchy within Yoruba society. Admire royal caps (Orikogbofo) crafted by unknown artisans during Nigeria's twentieth-century reigns—a testament to regal splendor passed down through generations.