Artist
Y
Yoruba
132130
Works
yoruba
Style
Yoruba’s work is defined by its yoruba sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Selected works
132130 pieces
Twin Figures (Ere Ibeji)
Yoruba Kisi or Old Oyo, Oyo region, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Tapper (Iroke Ifa)
Yoruba Owo region, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Crown (Ade)
Yoruba Idowa, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun)
Yoruba Abeokuta, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun)
Yoruba Iseyin, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Jar
Yoruba Osogbo or vicinity, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Esu Dance Staff (Ogo Elegbara)
Attributed to an unidentified Ketu master (active mid-19th century) Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Tunic
Yoruba Odo-Ona Ilorin, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Headdress for Gelede (Igi)
Yoruba Egbado region, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Necklace (Odigba Ifa)
Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Ceremonial Sword (Ape)
Yoruba Ijebu-Owo quarter, Owo, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Headdress (Jagún Jagún)
Yòrùbá Ekiti region, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Tapper (Iroke Ifa)
Yòrùbá Ketu region, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Altar Stool
Attributed to an unidentified Ketu master (active mid-19th century) Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Headdress (Ago Egungun)
Ojerinde (died about 1914) Yoruba Abeokuta, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Slippers (Bata Ileke)
Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Headdress for Efe Gelede
Yoruba Anago region, Nigeria or Republic of Benin Coastal West Africa
Woman's Àdìre Eleso Wrapper
Yoruba Nigeria
Bag (Apo Ileke)
Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Dance Staff (Oshe Sango)
Yoruba Yewa region (formerly Egbado), Nigeria Coastal West Africa