SHIELD ChawaOromo culture, EthiopiaFirst half of the 20th centuryLeatherDiameter: 77 cm (Indigenous restorations)Circular shield made of thick skin, decorated with a central crest with radiating ribs [...]
A carved wooden maternity statue depicting a female figure carrying a child. It embodies Yoruba aesthetics and spirituality, celebrating fertility, motherhood, and ancestral protection. Origin: Yoruba[...]
SLINGSHOTBaoulé culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 20.5 cm; W: 7.5 cmSlingshot with a handle decorated with two double-faced masks representing Goli, a protective deity and child[...]
This throwing knife originates from Chad. It is formally identified as coming from the Sara ethnic group, who live in the Middle Shari region along the Chari/Shari River in the Korbol region, southeas[...]
Good condition, just a slight lack at the back of the headdress: see photo Height: 49 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and sending with tracking. France: 15 € World: 20 € Worldwide shipp[...]
YAKOMA straight knife - GBODONgbandi culture – Democratic Republic of Congo Early 20th centuryWood, iron, and copper H: 36; W: 7.3 cmThe iron blade is leaf-shaped, divided in two by a vertical line an[...]
YAKOMA straight knife - GBODONgbandi culture – Democratic Republic of Congo Early 20th centuryWood, iron, and copper H: 33; W: 7.8 cmThe five-sided iron blade is divided in two by a vertical line and [...]
Kilonda ceremonial or ceremonial axeSongye culture, Democratic Republic of CongoFirst half of the 20th centuryWood, iron, and copper H: 40; L: 33 cmThe triangular blade is made of openwork iron and de[...]
PIECEBatebaREGIONBurkina FasoPEOPLELobiDATEMid-20th centuryMATERIALSWoodCONDITIONPartially fragmentaryDESCRIPTIONThis impressive Lobi sculpture, standing over 80 cm tall, is the work of Bimtiote Dah, [...]
Superb sculpture of a Caloa. Grate above the base circa 1950. A rich artistic tradition was manifested among the Senufo through various African masks, anthropomorphic sculptures, everyday objects and [...]
Superb thick canvas probably from the artist's early period in the 1960s. François Thango was the son of a woman from Cabinda and a Congolese father. He grew up in Brazzaville and studied at the city'[...]
Cup-bearing statuette, Africa? A slit at the back. Height: 17 cm. Thank you to our American customers for contacting us before finalizing their purchase. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful p[...]
Attributed to Sikiré Kambiré (1896-1963), Superb and rare Lobi stool, sculpted with a man's head, Stool with a curved seat, The sculpture of this head with a moon-shaped headdress in blackened wood is[...]
A pair of hand-carved Yoruba twin figures (Ibeji) from Nigeria, dating from the mid-20th century. These figures embody the rich cultural and spiritual tradition of the Yoruba people, for whom twins ar[...]
Statue depicting a standing figure with bent legs and hands placed around a prominent navel. The neck is ringed and supports a head with a geometric face. A small horn is planted upside down at the to[...]
Statue depicting a standing figure with bent legs and hands placed around a prominent navel. The neck is long and supports a head with a smiling face. A small horn is planted at the top of the head an[...]
Very original altar statue representing a standing figure. The legs are arched, a circle defines his pelvis. Gadroons replace the navel and arms. The head is flat and carried forward. The mouth and ey[...]
Iatmul wooden mask, elongated in shape and with a rounded forehead. The eyes are inlaid with cowrie shells, contrasting with the brown-black patina of the wood. 20th century. Height 23 cm.
Large bronze bracelet, known as a slave bracelet or coin bracelet or shackle, of African origin, most likely Baoulé or Akan (Ivory Coast). Its solid, circular shape is decorated with finely chiselled [...]
Impressive in size, almost 30cm high, here is an interesting pipe bowl. Made of terracotta, it is decorated with stylized tarantula spiders on the base and body. It is a symbol of divination and wisdo[...]
skull, rattan, pigment, clayLiterature Arts of Black Africa 96: Winter 1995Composed of a monkey skull modeled with clay and surrounded by rattan. The Bumba is a Nkisi, that is to say a magical or ther[...]
PIECE Ibeji Twin REGION Nigeria PEOPLEYorubaDATINGMid-20th centuryMATERIALSWoodCONDITIONPatinaDESCRIPTIONThe Yoruba people are subdivided into several ethnic subgroups, each developing distinct stylis[...]
Ex-French collection. African Gela (or Geh-Naw) mask from the Bassa of Liberia, characterized by a sculpted face ending in a point. Touches of red and blue contrast elegantly with the glossy black pat[...]
Originally from Ivory Coast dating from the middle of the last century, elegant Senufo bed in monoxyl wood of very fine craftsmanship. Used on important occasions in Poro society, it illustrates the b[...]
Large Fang mask from the NGIL men's society These masks are characterized by high orbital cavities and a long nose separating fine ocular incisions Kaolin coating, Very beautiful patina, Soft wood, Or[...]
REGIONDemocratic Republic of CongoPEOPLELuba HembaDATEFirst half of the 20th centuryMATERIALSWood, metalCONDITIONPatina of useDESCRIPTIONMagnificent anthropomorphic monoxyle sanza, with five metal lam[...]
Superb thick canvas probably from the artist's early period in the 1960s. François Thango was the son of a woman from Cabinda and a Congolese father. He grew up in Brazzaville and studied at the city'[...]
Superb and rare with its thick crusty patina Ngon dance mask from Mali, probably collected in the Tadiana region Heavy and thick wood covered with a very thick crusty patina caused by sacrifices and o[...]
Antique wooden Baoule statue with brown patina. It is depicted standing with its hands on its stomach. Beautiful, gentle facial expression. Former German collection
This African art form is known as Shona stone sculpture, named after the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The Shona have been hand-carving stone for nearly a thousand years. Although this craft is ancient, t[...]
Dance rattle scepter, Shango cult. Yoruba Nigeria. Mid-20th century. Wood, patina of use. It represents the goddess Oya, surmounted by a double axe. The double axe symbolizes Shango, god of thunder. P[...]
Nkisi Nkondi statue of the Kongo people, Congo Basin / Angola in Central Africa, covered with nails and iron blades, mouth open, right hand in the air with a closed fist, probably originally to brandi[...]
Rare 'Sickness Mask' from the Pende tribe of Congo - Africa - early 20th century. The sick mask among the Pende was used to diagnose and cure, to drive out malevolent spirits and to restore the spirit[...]
Wood, pigments, metal.ProvenanceThomas GB WHEELOCK, New YorkJames STEPHENSON, New YorkPublicationRoy CHRISTOPHER D & Thomas GB WHEELOCK "Land of the flying masks, art and culture in Burkina Faso. The [...]
PIECEMandjong currency bladeREGIONGabonCULTUREKwele, BakweleDATEFirst half of the 20th centuryMEDIUMIronCONDITIONPatina of use, one restorationDESCRIPTIONAnchor-shaped currencies, called Mandjong, wer[...]
This zoomorphic mask, known as "Soko Mutu" ("the chimpanzee-man"), illustrates the great creativity of Hemba sculptors. Carved from light wood, it presents a powerful and expressive model: a wide prog[...]
Pair of Ibeji twins adorned with glass beads. They are in the Shaki style, characterized by their tiered headdress. They reveal both the art of Yoruba sculpture in a dynamic form specific to the Oyo r[...]
Good condition Height: 57 cm Width: 35 cm Depth: 5 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping We are at your disposal for any request, please contact us[...]
Good condition Height: 58 cm Width: 39 cm Depth: 5 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping We are at your disposal for any request, please contact us[...]
Rare metal statue of a woman sitting on a stool. Her hands are placed around a protruding navel, which is decorated with scarifications. She wears anklets, arm bracelets, and a large pendant that cove[...]
Slender statue depicting a standing female figure, arms detached from the body. The genitals are represented as well as beautiful nourishing breasts. The face is fine and decorated with scarifications[...]
Bamileke stool decorated with rotating figures covered in copper and beaded on all sides. The top, in very good condition, is covered with small cowrie shells. Seats and stools are not only objects in[...]
Slingshot with two heads joined together and sculpted with dexterity. It is carved with regular geometric patterns. Hardwood old honey patina, marks of use, good general condition of conservation, see[...]
A stunning bronze sculpture of a water buffalo, sheltering her friendly oxpecker birds. Art from Benin: it's fabulous! Please take a close look at all our photos to see the details and its magnificent[...]
Rare forehead ornament made of braided plant fibers and "Nassae" shells collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. Worn during traditional ceremonies. Sold with a presentation base. Fiel[...]
Pipe case depicting a dignitary seated on a throne. The face, deliberately disproportionate to the body, attracts all the attention. The eyes, forming a disc surrounded by a ring, accentuate the figur[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, see photo Height: 70 cm Width: 22 cm Depth: 22 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide ship[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, one arm glued back: see photo Height: 58 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 14 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time: see photo Height: 59 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide ship[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, one arm glued back: see photo Height: 55 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time: see photo Height: 52 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and sending with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide shipp[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time: see photo Height: 64 cm Width: 21 cm Depth: 20 cm Serious packaging and sending with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide shipp[...]
Carved from breadfruit wood (artocarpus altilis) The head is adorned with a headdress with several rows of pyramidal-pointed serrations, with bulging oval eyes under the chin. Two pig teeth are carved[...]
Ethiopian Orthodox necklace in silver and brass - Ethiopia, 20th centuryNecklace made up of an Orthodox cross in openwork and chiseled brass and four kinds of silver beads in round, rectangular, trian[...]
DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 31.5 cm Width: 9.5 cm Depth: 9.5 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for[...]
DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 39 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 10 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for any[...]
DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 15.5 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 7 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for any[...]
Superb and rare complete Byeri Fang reliquary from Gabon with its headdress, patinated mid-weight wood, total height: 75 cm, good condition, careful packaging and tracking. France: €15, World: €20, Wo[...]
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