Rare Malagan dance mask collected on the Tabar Islands in Papua New Guinea. This mask, called "Tatanua," represents a person's soul and is used in commemoration ceremonies. These relatively light wood[...]
Small "yena" cult figure collected in the village of Nagri in Papua New Guinea (Nokuma ethnic group). The yena figure is associated with the first ceremony organized to celebrate the yam harvest (a cy[...]
An old canoe prow from the Murik Lakes area in Papua New Guinea. A sculpture depicting two stylized zoo-anthropomorphic faces typical of this region at the mouth of the Sepik River. Wood worn by time [...]
A flat wickerwork figure called a Timbuwarra, collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Timbuwarra are figures made of woven fibers in a variety of shapes. Their roles and uses in the home [...]
Rectangular stool with a handle at one end. The sides are decorated with geometric friezes. Wood with a crusty sacrificial patina (missing in places). H. 20 cm - W. 40 cm Baoulé people, Ivory Coast Mi[...]
Dan Mask with Inset Metal Teeth – Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia
Mid–20th Century or Earlier
Wood, Metal Inlay
Height:22 cm, width 13 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, Europe
This striking Dan mask, ca[...]
Fishhook set – Micronesia and Polynesia Detailed description (from left to right): 1. Fishhook, probably from the Caroline Islands Materials: mother-of-pearl, shell and fiber Price: €650 2. Fishhook f[...]
Nayarit Culture (200 BC – 300 AD) Large sculpture of a warrior Terracotta, traces of ancient polychromy, restored breaks Thermoluminescence test (QED, 30/05/2023) provided to the purchaser Ex American[...]
Line holder from an Inuit kayak – Greenland Mid 20th century Carved wood and bone, with indigenous restorations Dimensions: 19.5 x 40 x 42 cm Price: €950
Old pestles – Polynesia Probable origin: Marquesas and Hawaii Old inventory number in red paint Beautiful old patina, chips and losses From left to right: €300 / €400 / €550
Set of Kap Kaps, MicronesiaBeautiful patinas, First half of the 20th centuryfrom left to right: Kap Kap from the Solomon Islands, Shell (tridacna) with frigate bird motifs, Price: €950 Kap Kap, New Ir[...]
Kongo command stick, the upper part of which is carved bone, representing the seated chief, his headdress, decorated with nails and cowrie shells constituting the pommel, twisted copper wires wind aro[...]
African metal spearhead, remains of wood in the tip. This spearhead has an elegant shape, these objects were not only used as weapons, they were also currencies. Beautiful patina on metal.
This gourd, formerly used to hold lime, is made from an engraved and polished coconut shell. The white lime, applied in the engravings, reveals the geometric patterns. A stopper, ingeniously woven fro[...]
Really interresting "Yipwon" figure sold on a metalic base collected in Korewori river area in Papua New Guinea. The Yipwon is one of the most stylised and symbolic item of the sepik region. This carv[...]
Canoe prow in the shape of a crocodile head collected in the Iatmul area in Papua New Guinea. The canoe remains the most common means of transport in the Sepik River Valley today. Most of these canoes[...]
Huge Abelam lintel that adorned the ceremonial hut of the village of Apangaï for about 10 years. Ceremonial huts retain all their significance in this region where traditions are still deeply rooted. [...]
A flat wickerwork figure called a Timbuwarra, collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. The Timbuwarra is a figure made of woven fibers with diverse and varied shapes. Its role and uses in [...]
West Cameroon, Bamiléké people, first third of the 20th century, superb and important zoomorphic helmet-mask of great antiquity depicting a stylized buffalo head with curved horns presenting an engrav[...]
Big Abelam lintel that adorned a ceremonial house in Maprik area in Papua New Guinea. Ceremonial houses retain all their significance in this region where traditions are still very strong. The communi[...]
Antique paddle collected on the banks of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Wood worn by time and use. Some missing parts due to age. Sold with a base. Approx. 162 x 29 cm / €220 including base and [...]
Charm of protection for fishermen presenting a good general state. Reserved for high-ranking men, this type of openwork plate carved from fossil shell was supposed to provide protection at sea to its [...]
Important lord's pendant showing the dignitary in profile wearing rich finery, double-row necklace, armbands, tambas and headdress made of exotic bird feathers and various materials. His face displays[...]
The Gau pendant, also written as Ghau or Gao, is a traditional Tibetan jewelry. It has deep spiritual and cultural significance in Tibetan culture and is often worn as a protective amulet or lucky cha[...]
Dogon Shutter Door Repeating motif of standing female figure carved in hollow Four rows with herringbone frieze surround The row including the lock with a man's figure with two amphibians facing each [...]
Bone combat dagger (cassowary femur). Engraved with intricate tribal designs typical of the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea. Sold with a display stand. Approx. 38 x 6 cm / €320 including stand and s[...]
French private collection. The Ogoni inhabit the coastal regions of Nigeria, near the mouth of the Cross River, south of the Igbo territory and west of that of the Ibibio. Their sculptural productions[...]
This ancient wooden chair with a sloping back appears to have been inspired by European models of arm chairs from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is richly decorated with upholstery nails, cabochons, [...]
Antique African art brut object in bronze with three handles. Ornaments: Snake decorations, salamander, spider surrounded by a snake, straw, rat, frog... Base on three feet. Primitive style.
Baining woman's mask collected in the village of Keravat in Papua New Guinea. Three-dimensional mask that danced during an initiation ceremony of the Bainnig ethnic group in northern New Britain. This[...]
A fertility stone believed to ensure descendants for its owner. The fertility stone is also said to have the power to protect the warrior who rubs it against the blade of his spear before combat. Disp[...]
Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to disguise the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This wickerwork mask represents the head of the yam, a[...]
Pota mask hanging from the south the face is serene but has signs of fatigue it exudes wisdom and benevolence it is said that this Pota style corresponds to the style of the master of buli among the L[...]
Nigeria, Mambila people, first half of the 20th century, very interesting "Tadep" type statuette in hardwood, with a dark brown patina of use with shiny reflections. It is carved with straight planes,[...]
Painted bark collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inner faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses and represent in[...]
A "rere" sword is a traditional weapon from the Kiribati Islands, also known as the Gilbert Islands. It is a short sword, made of hardwood and decorated with shark teeth attached to the cutting edges [...]
Ceremonial spatula ending with a stylized figure decorated with diamonds. There are two holes in the spatula made deliberately. A cord or other straps would have passed through them. Wood with a dark [...]
Tolaï currency, also known as "Tabu" or "Tambu," is still in use today and has a strong symbolic value. This type of currency, entirely composed of thousands of nassa shells linked together by wooden [...]
French collection. Base included. Weight = 0.4 kg. Among the most emblematic African masks, one particularly stands out among the eleven types of Dan masks listed by Fisher and Himmelheber. It is char[...]
Beautiful patina of use for this so-called "mosquito" mask referring to the mythical spirit called "Parak" or "Brag". The Parak spirit is linked to initiation ceremonies as well as hunting. It is supp[...]
Particularly aesthetic painted bark, collected in the Washkuk hills in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inner faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial hous[...]
This ancient Waka funerary statue was once erected on the grave of the deceased it represents or placed in the center of his Konso village. The commemorative statue, of remarkable antiquity, is eroded[...]
Half-moon-shaped cosmetic or ointment box, Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved wood with a dark brown patina mixed with reddish pigments. It was intended to store the red powder used as cosmeti[...]
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