The pestle statues of ritual dances (Deble) were used during Poro celebrations. These statues generally rest on a cylindrical base to hammer the ground to the rhythm of the music. ; they are “the chil[...]
tabwa doll south west of Lake Tanganyia DRC these dolls represent a deceased twin
they are truncated conical with a head ,breast nevel and motives incised in the trunk when one of them dies,
the tab[...]
Wé masks are so-called “terror” masks, which were released within the framework of warrior confederations in order to establish contact with the tutelary spirits. Representing different entities, all [...]
Anthropozoomorphic mask representing a spiritual ancestor, half man, half bird. Collected in the village of Sassoya in Papua New Guinea. Wood with traces of polychromy. Sold with a presentation base. [...]
Interesting canoe prow with a carved bird collected on the banks of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Today, the canoe remains the most common means of transport in the Sepik River valley. Wood wit[...]
Large LULUWA statue in heavy carved and patinated wood, height 110 cm Figure of warrior leader having reached the highest degree of initiation, that of a leopard attested by the numerous insignia he w[...]
Ointment Pot
Gan culture, Burkina Faso
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 14.5 cm, L 8 cm
Tripod covered box with a globular body decorated with friezes of applied geometric motifs[...]
CEREMONIAL HELMET animated by a BIRD
Dogon culture, Mali
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 17 ; Diam. 17 cm
Small truncated cone-shaped ceremonial helmet surmounted by an avian fi[...]
Two beautiful bronze statuettes, guardians of the Mahongwé Bwiti Reliquary (protection of ancestors in African tribal art). The first is 28 cm high and 15 cm wide. the second, 30 cm high x 12 cm wide.[...]
Beautiful funerary terracotta from the BURA region (Niger). It is a cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture decorated with geometric designs. It represents a human character with a schematized phallic b[...]
Three superb Fang masks from Cameroon brought back in the 1960s. They are in excellent condition and very decorative. dimensions 33 cm x 22 cm. 36cm x 20cm. 42cm x 20cm
Beautiful female genital cover "Kurdi Matakan" from Cameroon. Iron blades linked together, attached to a strip of skin. Brought from Cameroon in the 1960s. Very good condition. 20cm x 27cm plus strap.
Blackened wooden box with a lid with an openwork handle and a frieze decoration on the lower part. Slight lack, cracks, abrasion marks in places. Patina of use.
Height: 20 cm, diameter: 22 cm
Lozi p[...]
Important and ancient tapa: beaten bark.
Origin Fiji Islands.
Early tribal art from Oceania.
Dimensions: 128cm x 186cm.
IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION.
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Mexican skeleton in polychome carved wood Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century Piece from Mexico or Guatemala Removable arms Free and insured shipping to mainland France
Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya people of South / Bumali / Njem
Region: Central African Republic / Congo
Length = 65 cm
Period: 19th century (1880-1900)
Perfect condition
Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure
People: Dogon
Country: Mali
Period: 19th century / Early 20th century
L[...]
Ancient Spear Fiji Islands - Samoa - Tonga - Art Oceania - Melanesia Museum piece!!! Period: 19th Century Length: 220 cm Hardwood: patina of use Very good condition / traces of use
Rare Baoulé sculpture from Ivory Coast representing a woman sitting on a stool putting on a bracelet on the opposite wrist with her right hand. Dark patinated medium-hard wood with a height of 48cm Ro[...]
HALF FACE MASK
Probably Kuba culture, Congo RDC
First half of the 20th century
Small green copper alloy
H. 10.4; L. 15.2 cm
This half-mask features an angular nose flanked by two inverted op[...]
African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th century Art Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th century. Unique and rare object. Carved and pierced from a single piece of wood by[...]
Rare and imposing initiation panel for the circumcision ceremony
symbolizing the flight of adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
Double face.
Made up of wood, plant materials, 6 boar teeth a[...]
Superb Nkondi fetish statue from KONGO. Legs stretched out on its square base, torso stiff, feathers on the head. Red narrowed eyes, a cloth around his neck. Two small polychrome statuettes hung and s[...]
DRC CONGO NKANGI KITIDU KLITSU these crosses produced in northern Angola and southern Congo between the 16th century and the 20th century were crucifixes which served as a symbol and badge of power fo[...]
Large statue of a Songye man (Congo) Large male effigy standing on a circular base, dressed in a raffia fabric loincloth, clutching his swollen abdomen with his hands, evoking the power of protection [...]
EARLY ARTS-SCULPTURE-AFRICAN ARTS ETHNIC DAN CÔTE D'IVOIRE WEST AFRICA 20TH CENTURY AWALE GAME ANTHROPOMORPHIUM MONOXYL WOOD Large Dan awalé game from Ivory Coast, West AFRICA, in carved wood, monoxyl[...]
We present these two small ethnic statuettes, from MALI. One of the two pieces is certainly a slingshot, in any case two not uninteresting objects. In their original juice. Weight of both pieces 183 g[...]
Engraved wooden betel mortar collected from the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. Elderly and toothless people used this type of mortar to crush betel nuts (also called areca nuts) before chewing th[...]
Portrait of a young woman with a scarred face. She elegantly wears a silver buckle and an elaborate headdress.
Africa, possibly Tchad.
Vintage silver print, circa 1930. Good condition, damp marks on[...]
Portrait of a young African man, in profile, his face marked with deep scarification.
Vintage silver print, circa 1930.
Good condition, some damp marks on the edges.
Wooden sculpture called "Yipwon", presented and sold mounted on a base. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. These sculptures ar[...]
Interesting reliquary fetish Bumba MITSOGHO or SANGO-TSOGHO from Gabon Light wood with remains of polychromy on the head measuring 43.5 cm in height Two twisted irons planted in the cavity of the tors[...]
Tsantsa (reduced head) Few objects from non-Western cultures have aroused as much disdain and wonder as the reduced heads (called “tsantsa”) of the Shuar Indians of Ecuador. Once a symbol of the alleg[...]
A large terracotta figure of a grotesque female. This comes to collection of a Belgain family who's forebears were missionaries in Asia. The tell me that it is a temple guardian from Timor Island. P[...]
Private collection.
The Vili, the Lâri, the Sûndi, the Woyo, the Bembé, the Bwende, the Yombé and the Kôngo formed the Kôngo group, led by King Ntotela. Their kingdom reached its peak in the 16th c[...]
Beautiful 2 kg Slice of Petrified Wood - A Treasure of Nature For lovers of unique natural pieces and refined decoration, we offer you a magnificent 2 kg slice of petrified wood. This treasure of natu[...]
Stopper presenting the bust of a probably female character. The torso and arms are swaddled in old, worn fabric. The face is classic and has two outgrowths above the nose. The head is topped with a cy[...]
Superb full terracotta bust with reddish slip measuring 21cm high wide 16.5cm 8cm deep plus quality base Djenné terracottas date back to the 12th century. They very rarely reached us intact. The sculp[...]
Belt, embroidered with pearls and stones.
Tibet, 20th century.
Width (of the jewel alone): 63 cm
Sending by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicated, objects pu[...]
Necklace embroidered with pearls and stones.
Tibet, 20th century.
Width: 17 cm
Sending by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicated, objects published on Proanti[...]
Schematic anthropomorphic figure which adorns the bone baskets of the Kotas for the purpose of protection. It is decorated with strips of red copper and yellow brass which gives the sculpture a great [...]
Wooden box topped with a female figure with hands on thighs. The wooden cube is hollowed out to form a receptacle. Crusty patina with sacrificial materials - lid missing. According to Marcel Griaule, [...]
This anthropomorphic lock features a head resting on an angular neck.
Two holes on the trunk corresponded to the mounting pins. Patina from prolonged use - the crosspiece is missing. modern base.
It[...]
Statue gardienne des paniers reliquaires lors du culte du ancêtres du Byeri, nous ne sommes pourtant pas chez les Fang mais chez les Ngumba, leurs voisins du sud du Cameroun . Cette petite ethnie s'es[...]
Omolangidi Yoruba Nigeria .late style but nonetheless a pretty piece
traces of laundry blue,
dolls were called "omolangidi" - "wooden child". They are carved rather simple and frequently they are ma[...]
Egyptian sculpture of rams with 2 heads 20th century in wood. Sold individually but 2 pieces available (contact us) shipping possible for one piece by Mondial Relay or colissimo, if 2 pieces (contact [...]
stylized character in Nigeria iron
these irons are made in a single piece of iron nothing is welded
provenance
Martial Bronsin Belgium
Christophe Evers Belgium
published in
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Magnificent onyx disc cut from a large piece of onyx by a stone carver. This onyx piece is very decorative and unique. Onyx is a layered variety of chalcedony. This decorative piece will be an additio[...]
Lovers of African art and cultural treasures, we offer you an exceptional and authentic piece: a magnificent Igbo dance mask, originally from Nigeria. This mask is a true work of tribal art, embodying[...]
For collectors of African art and enthusiasts of ancestral cultures, here is an exceptional piece: a Yoruba wooden mask, originally from Nigeria. This authentic mask is a true masterpiece of tribal ar[...]
Haida mask - USA
Representation of a human face carved in cedar wood, high cheekbones, hollow gaze under the deep arch in hemmed patterns, centered with blackened irises and pierced pupils. the stra[...]
Authentic Wooden Statue From The Teke Tribe From Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century With the original fetish still wrapped around the stomach. Ex. Belgian private collection
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