Rare jade bead from the Olmec period, 800 BC its half-spherical shape certainly made it possible to collect blood during self-sacrifice ceremonies. Very rare object due to its function and difficult t[...]
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.
The face is narrow & elegant and has a thoughtful expression.
[...]
Gabon, Fang people, 1950s/1960s, elegant little figure of a reliquary guardian "Eyema Byeri" in wood with a dark patina representing a standing female character, legs half-bent, hands clasped at the l[...]
Rare effigy of a King Bamoun in wood with a thick crusty patina Height 60cm plus wooden base High bilobed "Ndop" headdress, a sort of royal tiara. The left hand placed on the chin of the face projecte[...]
Western Ivory Coast, Bété people, first half of the 20th century, superb hardwood mask with dark brown patina of incredible modernity with the effigy of the spider. He presided over peacemaking ceremo[...]
Amulet representing a "bird man" believed to give real powers to the hunters who possess it: invisibility, endurance, strength... Collected in the village of Minias (Keram River) in Papua New Guinea. [...]
Splendid mask Dan called "Runner" from Ivory Coast wood with so-called "lacquered" patina goatee made of woven fibers and two feline claws are attached to it sold with base Remains of nails for fixing[...]
Plate assegai, Kanak
Melanesia, New Caledonia
First third of the 20th century
Blackened wood, bamboo, dogfish hair, wool, sparterie, tapa.
Length Total length: 185cm
Double-pointed assegai, bl[...]
French collection.
This remarkable African fertility doll, by its size and exceptional adornments, embodies the aspirations for marriage and the birth of a child resulting from this union. It is th[...]
Rope Wire Attachment showing a SEAL HEAD
Thule culture, Alaska
12th - 16th century
Marine ivory
H. 1.3 ; L 2 cm
This carved marine ivory rope tie features a seal's head, its eyes, ears and nost[...]
This is a finely carved wooden canoe bow, from the Asmat tribe in Papua New Guinea. This is an original piece that has already been sold at auction by Sotheby's or Christie's. The intricate sculpture [...]
Old large wooden dish with a very beautiful patina of use. This type of plate, now replaced by enamel bowls, was used as a culinary dish, particularly during food sharing organized during certain trad[...]
We present this interesting African mask from Ivory Coast, we think it is Sénoufo of pretty workmanship which probably danced, we notice a scarification on the right cheek. Beautiful patina, it was br[...]
Pair of boar teeth bracelets Currency Vanuatu
Long 42 cm _____Lenght 42 cm
Diameter 12 cm ___________Diameter 12cm
Inner diameter 7.5 cm __________Inner diameter 7 cm
These teeth are used as cur[...]
The divination pole representing a man with a long face, covered with a layer of kaolin applied during rituals. Beautiful example of the vuvi style with its flat body, joined eyebrows, long horizontal[...]
Small Wooden Chair/stool From The Chokwe Tribe - Angola/Congo - Early 20th Century
Ex. French auction
Ex. Jean-Marc Desaive, Belgium
Ex. Dutch private collection
Figure With Wooden Snuff Box From The Chokwe Tribe - Angola - Early 20th Century Wooden Base Small restoration on the left foot Ex. Jean-Marc Desaive, Belgium Ex. Private collection Netherlands
Interesting canoe prow representing a zoo-anthropomorphic ancestor (half-man/half-crocodile). Today, the canoe remains the most common means of transport in the Sepik River valley. Wood with traces of[...]
Very beautiful rudder paddle collected on the island of Mushu, northern Papua New Guinea. This type of paddle serves as a rudder to steer the outrigger canoes used in this region. Presenting an ancest[...]
Statuette showing a pregnant WOMAN, seated on a stool, with her hands on either side of her umbilicus. Her hair is in several small buns.
Akan culture, Ghana and Ivory Coast
Copper alloy
H. 6 ; L[...]
Pretty Sao necklace, made up of 49 terracotta elements dating from the 13th/16th centuries,
in round, starry, flat, and chiseled shapes (from 1 to 5 cm in diameter).
The necklace has been wound on a[...]
Ex-Guy Mercier collection, Belgium.
The Mabea, located in southern Cameroon, were strongly influenced by the Fang, an ethnic group present from Yaoundé in Cameroon to Ogooué in Gabon. The Mabea hav[...]
CHURINGA animated by SIX RAYING figures
Aboriginal culture, Western Australia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and pigments
Length: 77.5 cm; Width: 10.5 cm
The war shields of the many Dayaks of Kalimantan can generally be distinguished into two main types. The “Klebit bok” and the “Kliau” shield. The “Klebit bok” is associated with the Kayan and Kenyan p[...]
Knife of the Tetela people, DR Congo With a very beautiful patina
Wrought iron blade, wooden, brass and copper handle
Length 58.5 cm, width 10 cm
Early 20th century
Good condition
Rattan-woven wicker shields are found throughout much of Africa, primarily in the Congo. The shape, style and decoration vary within each tribe. Shields represent rank and social status and have a fun[...]
Africa Gabon: Kota reliquary figure circa 1900 Made of thick wooden core covered with copper sheets the eyes are circular in shape stuck in the center of an iron nail forming the pupil h38 x 21 x 6cm
Small anthropomorphic sculpture in hardwood. The character is standing with his arms on his stomach.
This wooden amulet is characteristic of Dayak art from Borneo: to protect against black magic, ill[...]
Large basketwork helmet mask called Baba Tagwa collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. The Baba mask is worn with a long skirt of pandanus leaves and a necklace of colorful fruits. The[...]
Early art, ethnic art Ancient Pwamabaï ridge spire made of husk wood (Montrouziera cauliflora), a cross engraved in its middle Close piece deposited at the New Caledonia Museum, Nouméa. In the style o[...]
Hairpin with a head ending in an avian figure with a pair of bulging eyes. There is a suspension ring at the nape of the neck.
Gurunsi culture ? Southern Burkina Faso, Northern Ghana and Côte d'Ivoi[...]
FEMALE STATUETTE
West Africa
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 15.5 ; L 5 cm
She is standing, her hands resting on her thighs, a hemmed snake on her right forearm, her head rest[...]
COUPLE of STATUETTES
Lobi culture, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Burkina Faso
First third of the 19th century
Bronze
H. 12; L. 9 cm
This pair of arm-in-arm anthropomorphic statuettes stand on indivi[...]
Very large Lumi wooden dish with animal heads throughout (Crocodile and bird). This type of dish, now replaced by enamel bowls, served as a container for the preparation of ritual meals. Collected in [...]
Very pretty and authentic pair of moccasins from the Blackfoot tribe, Made from still supple suede leather, barter beads sewn with a lazy stitch. Soft soles.
Period: Very early 20th century.
Foot le[...]
Important statue representing a seated warrior shaman, holding in one of his hands a maracas (ritual rattle intended to ward off evil spirits), in the other he holds an arrowhead to breathe into him t[...]
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 basketwork mask represents the head of the yam, a[...]
Ancient Bembe statuette from Congo, presenting a standing ancestor, a stick in his hand.
Its belly features fine graphic scarifications in relief. Its eyes are encrusted with two white pearls.
This [...]
Sculpted fetish of a three-legged monkey in a beautiful proud and vigilant posture. It rests on a rectangular pedestal. The handle of this mysterious cult object is topped with an ovoid magical charge[...]
Old mask presenting an oval-shaped face separated in two by a strongly marked nasal bridge. The mouth is open and the coffee bean eyes are raised. On the sides we can see two circular ears also in rel[...]
Ere Ibedji Statuette Of The Yoruba People Nigeria Male Anthropomorphic Figure Early 20th Century
People: Yoruba
Country: Nigeria
Period: Early 20th Century
Perfect condition
Old And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Ngombe Tribe Congo Central Africa
Tribe: Ngbaka / Ngombe
Region: DR CONGO / Central African Republic
Length = 44 cm
Period: 1880-1900
Perfect con[...]
Fertility Doll
Namji culture, Cameroon
First half of the 20th century
Wood, cowrie shells, iron and cotton
H. : 16 cm
A doll with a ball-shaped body made up of numerous layered cowrie shells. S[...]
Buperbe statuette Yaka African fetish, origin Democratic Republic of Congo, Bantu people?? , I think,, glass reliquary at the level of the abdomen,....beautiful patina.....it seems old to me height 22[...]
ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK
Baule culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Bronze alloy
H. 26 cm, length 12.5 cm
Oval-shaped anthropomorphic facial mask in bronzier alloy, with fine horizon[...]
Flûte en bambou gravée de motifs traditionnels de l'île d'Ambrym. Se joue droite, souffle coupé par l'encoche en V. Cette flûte à 2 trous marche parfaitement mais demande un petit apprentissage... Ven[...]
Songye protective statue, with a very long ringed neck, without arms.
Dimensions of the work:
Height: 84 cm
Base diameter: 12 cm
This African statue of Songye origin is a nkishi fetish desecra[...]
Belgian Guy Mercier collection.
The mask is sold without the base, a universal base (35€) or custom-made (45€) can be provided on request.
The Ligbi, established in Ivory Coast and Ghana and con[...]
Rare Malagan dance mask collected from the Tabar Islands in Papua New Guinea. This mask called "Tatanua" represents the soul available to a person and is used during commemoration ceremonies. These re[...]
Nomoli statuette
Sherbro / Mende culture, Sierra Leone
Hard stone with brown patina
H. 12.5 ; L. 4 cm
This monolithic anthropomorphic statuette stands on a circular base with stylised feet, its [...]
Belgian Guy Mercier collection.
The mask is sold without the base, a universal base (35€) or custom-made (45€) can be provided on request.
For the Dan, also known as Yacouba, living in western I[...]
Elephant mask – Cameroon
Very beautiful bronze mask representing an elephant head. The trunk and ears erect, a decorative element adorns its forehead.
REGION: Cameroon
MATERIAL: Bronze.
PERIOD[...]
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