Vintage Yoruba Nigerian Carved Wooden Head Staff Finial Tribal African
Code: 11630
£95.00 Approx $125.83, €111.76
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Vintage Yoruba Nigerian Carved Wooden Head Staff Finial Tribal African art.
Description:
A finely carved Yoruba wooden head, originally the finial of a ceremonial staff or whisk. Hand-carved in dark hardwood, the face displays stylised almond eyes, scarification marks, and a beaded crown motif, typical of Yoruba tribal art from south-west Nigeria.
Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria, West Africa Date: Mid-20th century (c.1940s–1970s) Material: Hardwood, dark stained and polished Features: Almond eyes, scarification, beaded crown, rope-twist handle base 62 cm x 24 cm Condition: Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear and polish; old surface marks and handling wear add character.Originally part of a ritual staff or fly-whisk (irukẹ̀rè), this piece now makes a striking decorative object or collector’s item of authentic African art.
