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Tribal Art

20th Century


Statue Of Colonist Early 20th Century Baoulé Africa

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

Period: 20th century

250 €

Kachina Angak'tsina - Long Haired Kachina

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

Period: 20th century

2 800 €

Khota Reliquary Statue From Gabon

Large reliquary statue khota from Gabon copper and brass on wooden core metal base. Good condition period 20th century

Period: 20th century

780 €

Kachina Poli Sio Hemis - Ex Galerie Flak

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, [...]

Period: 20th century

3 200 €

Authority

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.

Period: 20th century

380 €

Dan Kran Mask, Ivory Coast.

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[...]

Period: 20th century

530 €

Senoufo Maternity, Ivory Coast.

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[...]

Period: 20th century

585 €

Azande Statue, Drc

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[...]

Period: 20th century

950 €
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Anthropomorphic Statuette - Véré Culture, Ghana

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[...]

Period: 20th century

680 €
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Male Statuette - Benue And Cross River Regions, Nigeria

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[...]

Period: 20th century

680 €
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Byeri Reliquary Keeper Of The Fang People - Gabon

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[...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Dogon Female Figure - Mali

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[...]

Period: 20th century

850 €

Bembe Fetish - Congo

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

Period: 20th century

450 €

Timor - Wooden Man Statue - 172 Cm

Timor Carved wooden subject depicting a man standing on a base and holding an ointment box Losses and cracks H 172 cm

Period: 20th century

900 €

Statue, Ancestor Figure, Sculpture, Oceanic Art, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Oceania

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[...]

Period: 20th century

490 €

Baba Tagwa Mask, Helmet Mask, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Basketry, Papua New Guinea

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[...]

Period: 20th century

680 €

Ceremonial Comb, Ornament, Traditional Ornament, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Oceania

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[...]

Period: 20th century

160 €

Caryatid Cup - Chokwé Culture, Angola - First Half Of The 20th Century

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[...]

Period: 20th century

840 €
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Bells, Traditional Instruments, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Pacific Art, Oceania

Pair of bells used during traditional ceremonies. Seeds and plant fibers. 90€ shipping included.

Period: 20th century

95 €

Sudan Doll (ondurman Or Baggara)

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[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €
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Fanti Doll, Ghana

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[...]

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Kuba Libation Cup (belgian Congo). First Half Of The 20th Century.

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[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Teke Hunting Fetish Drc 1900

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[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Vere Statue, Nigeria

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[...]

Period: 20th century

1 100 €
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Mask, Terai Region, Nepal

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[...]

Period: 20th century

650 €
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Mask, West Nepal

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[...]

Period: 20th century

680 €
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Ciwara Crest Couple - Bambara, Mali

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

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Tinglit Spoon - Canada

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[...]

Period: 20th century

800 €

Oceania Mask Yam Sepik Papua New Guinea

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

Period: 20th century

280 €

Hemba Head, Drc

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[...]

Period: 20th century

1 400 €
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Ngil Fang Mask, Gabon.

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[...]

Period: 20th century

375 €

Bwa Sun Mask, Mossi, Burkina Faso.

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 ([...]

Period: 20th century

415 €

Body Ornament, Adornment, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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.[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Hand Drum, Traditional Instrument, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea

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[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Maternity Fetish Yaka Of Congo

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,[...]

Period: 20th century

2 200 €
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Yam Ornament, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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 [...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

African Tribal Art - Bambara Mask

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[...]

Period: 20th century

750 €
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Igala-afo Maternity Hospital, Nigeria

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[...]

Period: 20th century

1 400 €
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Babembe Fetish From Congo

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[...]

Period: 20th century

650 €
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Mask Of The Xacalcojes Dance, Guatemala

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[...]

Period: 20th century

1 000 €
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Bembe Fetish Statue Drc Republic Of Congo

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 [...]

Period: 20th century

850 €

Tiki Pop - Work 1950 - Probably Hawaii

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[...]

Period: 20th century

1 700 €

Two-headed Statuette, Losso, Togo

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[...]

Period: 20th century

750 €
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Sculpture In Ebony And Bone. Malagasy School. Early 20th Century.

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 [...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Bamana Lock, Mali

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[...]

Period: 20th century

950 €

Body Ornament, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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.

Period: 20th century

240 €

Painted Bark, Washkuk Hills, Papua New Guinea, Primitive, Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art

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 [...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Yam Mask, Mask, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Basketwork

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[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Kindombolo Mask - Democratic Republic Of Congo - First Half Of The 20th Century

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[...]

Period: 20th century

860 €
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Ancient African Wooden Statue From The Teke Tribe Of Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century

African Wooden Statue From The Teke Tribe Of Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century Ex. André Vanhecke Ex. Private collection Netherlands

Period: 20th century

750 €
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The Chieftain Carried With His Two Sons In A Sedan Chair By Five Subjects. Benin Culture

The Chieftain carried with his two sons in a sedan chair by five subjects. Large bronze sculpture of Benin tribal culture. Early 1900s.

Period: 20th century

2 800 €

Tattooed African Woman. Benin Bronze Sculpture Of The Early 900'. H. Cm.35

Tattooed African woman. Benin bronze sculpture of the early 900'. H. cm.35

Period: 20th century

2 000 €

Benin Bronze Sculpture Of The Early 900' 'african Woman With High Headdress. Height Cm.72

 Benin Bronze Sculpture Of The Early 900' 'African Woman With High Headdress. Height cm.72

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Dha - Burma

REGION: Burma MATERIAL: Ivory, silver, steel PERIOD: 20th century HEIGHT: 39 cm

Period: 20th century

400 €

Ritual Charm, Engraved Bark, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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 [...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

South Abelam Initiation Staff Papua New Guinea Oceania Tribal Art

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

Period: 20th century

900 €

Dogon Horseman, Mali

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[...]

Period: 20th century

1 800 €
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Large African Statues (pair)

Large African statues, dark wood. Sold in pairs. Man, woman. Good condition.

Period: 20th century

1 450 €

African Bronze Figurine

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[...]

Period: 20th century

80 €
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Ceremonial Bell - Probably Dogon Culture, Mali - First Half Of The 20th Century

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[...]

Period: 20th century

960 €
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