Statue of a Baoulé settler Africa XX in solid wood. Hands in pockets and pants this effigy of the "white man" seen by African eyes is both strong and interesting. Beautiful patina
Kachina Angak'Tsina - Hopi long-haired Kachina, Arizona, United States, 1940s, carved wood (cottonwood root), pigments
H: 22 cm
Ex private collection, United States
€2,800
Kachina Poli Sio Hemis - Kachina of the new corn / Hopi butterfly, Arizona, United States, mid-20th century, carved wood (cottonwood root) and painting.
H: 23.5 cm, Ex Michael D. Higgins collection, [...]
Bone scepter, Africa 20th century decorated with a character wearing a feathered headdress. The baton of command is one of the insignia of supreme power, symbol of authority.
Ivory Coast Dan Kran mask from the middle of the 20th century. The object measures approximately 35 cms high, beautiful crusty patina of use and time, a very spectacular mask with a somewhat disturbin[...]
Large Senoufo sculpture about 58 cm high, the object is carved in hard wood with a beautiful patina of use and time, the style is perfect very characteristic of the ethnic group. This statue comes fro[...]
Anthropomorphic statue showing a standing ancestor. The face is inscribed in a diamond, the arms and shoulders form an arc of a circle pointing downwards, and the torso and lower part are in an invert[...]
ANTHROPOMORPHIC STATUETTE
Véré culture, Ghana
Copper alloy
H. 26 cm, length 9.5 cm
Standing statuette richly adorned with bracelets on the arms, wrists and ankles. Her neck is also adorned wit[...]
Male Statuette
Benue and Cross River regions, Nigeria
Copper alloy
H. 17.5; L 8.5 cm
Standing with open arms on short, wide legs. Her ankles, wrists, waist and neck are adorned with jewellery. H[...]
Superb Byeri reliquary guardian of the Fang people of Gabon. This piece is partly covered with ornate brass plates. This statuette is in very good condition. It has a beautiful honey patina and offers[...]
Elegant statue of a female Dogon figure, originally from Mali. It presents the typical features of Dogon sculptures such as the arrow-shaped nose, the ovoid head and an elongated appearance where fore[...]
Beautiful African wooden statuette, originally from Congo. Its eyes are made of shells and the ring around its neck is made of brass. HEIGHT: 40cm WIDTH: 11cm DEPTH: 12cm
Statue representing an anthropo-zoommorphic spiritual ancestor referring to a founding myth of the original clan. Human body, bird head (?), lizard scales and tail? crocodile? Animist beliefs are thus[...]
Imposing wickerwork helmet mask called Baba Tagwa. The Baba mask is worn with a long skirt of pandanus leaves and a necklace of colorful fruits. The baba is part of the spirit world and is used to sca[...]
Very beautiful patina of use for this rare Abelam comb having the dual function of styling but above all of adorning the hair like a jewel. Braided plant fibers, wood and natural pigments. Sold with a[...]
CARYATID CUP
Chokwé culture, Angola
First half of the 20th century
Wood with glossy patina
H. 26 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
Monoxyle wooden bowl, the foot of which is carved with a male figure for[...]
Sudanese doll (Ondurman? Baggara?) Esther Dagan in African dolls for play and magic writes 141: "The women of Sudan, like those of all societies in Islamic North Africa, are known for their richly emb[...]
Fertility doll featuring a female character. The body is cylindrical and has no legs or arms. The breasts and navel are present. The neck is long and ringed. The face is inscribed in an inverted 3 and[...]
KUBA: People of Central Africa living between the Kasai River and the Sankuru River in the center of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
These libation cups were intended for drinking palm wine and res[...]
portable fetish probably for hunting Uncommon portable fetish probably for hunting This type of small fetish served as protection and moved with its owner attached to a cord. This one no longer has it[...]
Statue representing a maternity standing on slightly bent legs. The belly is rounded, the breasts and the sex are present. The rather square face, displays a satisfied, serene air. The back of the bod[...]
Face mask with a very expressive face. The open mouth reveals two rows of teeth, giving it a disturbing smile. The horizontal frontal line reinforces the facial expression. This mask with its menacing[...]
Face mask showing a male face. The expression is serene. The wood has been patinated black except on the sides and the bottom of the face. There must have been a beard made of animal skin, as evidence[...]
A pair of Ciwara antelope. Top of a dance headdress. Wood with shiny black patina, engraved decoration.
REGION: Bambara, Mali
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 20th century
LENGTH: female 65 cm male 62 cm
The handle, which gives way to a large spoon, is carved with an anthropozoomorphic representation, the eyes of which are inlaid with mother-of-pearl. REGION: Northwest Coast, Canada
MATERIAL: Horn
P[...]
Middle Sepik dance mask Basketwork mask with black and white pigment highlights on a wooden frame, as well as attachments for wearing it Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea Mid-20th century
Head, representing an ancestor of the clan which is linked to the cult of ancestors. The sculpture is fine and very balanced. The fine face has half-closed eyes and the expression is peaceful. The mou[...]
Large Fang mask in relatively light hardwood characteristic of the ethnic group, measuring approximately 72cms high (excluding base). It is an object from the second half of the 20th century (1960-197[...]
Large Mossi sun mask measuring approximately 90cms by 96cms, an object from the second half of the 20th century (but before 1970), lovely patina of time, a very spectacular mask of which our example ([...]
Traditional adornment made from a Melo Amphora type shell. This ornament is often one of the constituent elements of these extraordinary ceremonial headdresses exhibited during traditional ceremonies.[...]
Very beautiful patina of use for this hand drum or "Kundu" collected in Papua New Guinea. Traditional instrument with a handle showing a crocodile. Hand drums or "kundus", very symbolic for the Papuan[...]
female fetish representing a YAKA maternity from CONGO Semi-hard wood with beautiful patina of use, remains of polychromy on the face and upper body (which is very rare) with its headdress in fabrics,[...]
Ornament made of bark, basketwork and cassowary feathers used during traditional ceremonies organized during the yam harvest period in the Maprik area in Papua New Guinea. (Abelam ethnic group). This [...]
Ex-French collection.
The Bambara, also called "Bamana" or "unbelievers" by Muslims, are established in the central and southern regions of Mali, in a savannah area. They are part of the large Mand[...]
Statue depicting a standing female figure carrying a child on her back. This beautifully crafted statue is original in the details depicted by the sculptor. In fact, emphasis was placed on the woman's[...]
Babembé fetish from CONGO in patinated semi-hard wood Height 28cm headdress and agic charge on the belly in dried earth fabric necklace surrounding the neck The man presented as a patriarch with his b[...]
Mask with a wrinkled face with a rough appearance. The nose is arched and recalls the representations of Mayan noses. He wears a beard made of horsehair. The lower part has been blackened while the up[...]
Very interesting Bembe fetish, a probably important ancestor with his majestic and haughty air, a headdress that seems to represent a colonial helmet (symbol of power and authority) he sits enthroned [...]
Height 90.3 cm - diameter 19.3 cm approximately - 17 kg - carved palm wood - cracks - shocks from use - In 2014, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly “TIKI POP" explores the rise of the Tiki sty[...]
Statuette representing a two-headed character. We find the corpus of the Losso population: massive and cylindrical body, short and massive legs, compact and minimalist heads. This one is two-headed wh[...]
Ebony sculpture, the teeth are made of bone.
Represents a Malagasy warrior
Painted wooden base (dimensions: height 6 cm, depth 11 cm, width 10 cm).
Dimensions of the sculpture, 28 x 10 cm. Total [...]
Bamana Culture, Mali
Early 20th century
Hardwood with an old patina from use
Height: 53 cm
Provenance: Former private French collection
An old granary lock representing an anthropo-zoom[...]
Wedding ornament made of woven plant fibers and shells. Collected in the Upper Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. Sold with a base. Approx. 137 x 5 cm / €240 including base and shipping.
Particularly aesthetic painted double bark, collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the internal faces of roofs as well as the pediments of [...]
Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to dress up the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This wickerwork mask represents the head of the yam, a[...]
Kindombolo MASK
Pende culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 19.5; L 13.5 cm
Anthropomorphic mask in polychrome monoxyle wood with a stri[...]
Engraved bark used as a pig hunting charm. It represents a character topped with a high headdress. This object is only present in the Korewori area in Papua New Guinea. Engraved raw bark. Sold with a [...]
Initiation stick terminal carved with a stylized character on both sides in black palm
with natural pigments and blue from Reckitt
South Abelam
Papua New Guinea
Statue representing a rider wearing a beard as a necklace (perhaps symbolizing the Hogon). He is seated on a slightly arched horse which gives movement to this sculpture.
Medium-heavy wood, erosion a[...]
African bronze figurine, early 20th century.
Height: 9 cm
Sent by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published on Proantic are not exhibited a[...]
Conical CEREMONIAL BELL with three riders on the lower edge and a seated man wearing a headdress incised with concentric circles.
The entire skirt of the instrument has suspension rings to which lon[...]
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