A Yoruba House of The Head Shrine
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0031 |
| Estimate | $500 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $240 |
| Auction | Ancient & Ethnographic Art & Artifacts |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | TRIBAL GATHERINGS |
| Location | Quakertown, Pennsylvania |
A fine Yoruba House of the Head shrine ile ori. Made from leather, cowrie shells, mirrors, wood and fabric. Likely worn by an Oba (divination priest), the headdress represents the ori-inu - the inner
