Statuette of a Spirit Wife, known as Blolo BlaBaule Culture, Côte d’Ivoire, late 19th – early 20th centuryWoodHeight: 36 cmProvenance:Private collectionComparable works:Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques [...]
Antique female statuette, Ibedji Yoruba, Nigeria; carved wood with a beautiful patina of age. The female figure is firmly planted on short legs, arms at her sides, square shoulders, a wide-mouthed fac[...]
Old African statuette; Bedji, Yoruba, Nigeria, depicting a breastfeeding woman, represented in a sitting position on her heels, she presses her breast in a breastfeeding gesture, she is adorned with a[...]
Old wooden waka sona male statuette with a body and face adorned with thick scarifications. The hairstyle is finely chiseled in an imposing bun, as are the scarifications on the neck, abdomen and back[...]
Pair of beautiful old statuettes depicting a couple of standing figures with their hands resting on their abdomen in front of the navel, the neck decorated with an amulet for the male figure, and the [...]
The ody mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. "There are as many od[...]
Lightweight shield reserved for teenagers or adults in certain circumstances. They offer protection against bow arrows. This item is still in use. Wild pig skin and bamboo. Beautiful patina and native[...]
Wooden atlatl spear thrower with a fuller. It has white bone elements riveted to both ends. The distal piece has a bone tenon, used to hold the rear of the projectile (like an assegai) before throwing[...]
Beautiful patina of use for this ancient mask called "Brag" referring to the mythical male spirit called "Parak". The Parak spirit is linked to initiation ceremonies as well as hunting. He is supposed[...]
Carnival mask from the Igbira people of Nigeria. It features a cubic face with round eyes and mouth inlaid with red seeds, a characteristic aesthetic of the Benue people of Nigeria, and surrounded by [...]
Kwoma pottery used in a fertility cult related to the yam harvest and used as a ceremonial flute. Collected in the village of Mino in Papua New Guinea. The shape of this pottery is reminiscent of the [...]
French collection of African art. About sixty ethnic groups populate the Ivory Coast, including the Baoulé, in the center, Akans from Ghana, people of the savannah, practicing hunting and agriculture [...]
Imposing ritual mask made of carved wood and natural pigments, from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. This tribal work is distinguished by its powerful expression, reinforced by the protrusive vol[...]
Tribal sculpture in monoxyl wood representing an anthropomorphic figure, from the Mumuye ethnic group, originally from the Middle Benue region of Nigeria. This statue, 59 cm high and 10 cm wide, embod[...]
The Ody Mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. This example is made [...]
This is a remarkable stone-headed war club, nicknamed a "skull cracker," dating from the 19th century, from the Lakota Sioux. The club is 40 cm long and has a broad, 13 cm stone head wrapped in thick [...]
Anthropomorphic wooden mask with a dark patina, enhanced with copper strips and upholstery nails Yaouré ethnic group, Ivory Coast, 20th century Ht. 37cm Ht. with base 48cm - 240€ - The Yaouré (Yowlè, [...]
Impressing totem of Kwoma ceremonial house. This type of totem is attached horizontally, figures facing downwards, to the framework of the ceremony houses called "Haus Tambaran". Here, two minja figur[...]
Antique DAN mask from the early 20th century. African Tribal Art. Solid wood with a beautiful black patina. Dimensions: Length: 22.3 cm. Width: 13.2 cm. Depth: 6.7 cm max. Origin: former Dauphiné coll[...]
Anonymous - Indonesian "Pustaha" manuscript. Manuscript made up of 10 sheets of beaten agalloche bark (precious wood from Eastern India and Southeast Asia), folded accordion-style and written on both [...]
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 houses and represent in an a[...]
Wooden male figure, standing in a dynamic posture, his eyes encrusted with glass. The half-open mouth, the assertive gesture of the right hand, and the dark residue visible on the neck and torso refer[...]
A stylized animal mask, carved from wood and adorned with long, vertical horns. Its surface, covered with a natural red pigment, and its decorative raised dots suggest a strong ritual function. This t[...]
Spectacular mask with an expressive face, surrounded by a beard of wood and fibers, topped with a textile headdress decorated with cowrie shells. It comes from the Guéré people (Wé group), settled in [...]
This wooden mask, with its pure, symmetrical lines, is typical of the Kwele style. Called a Gong, it is distinguished by its oval shape, domed forehead, triangular nose, and stylized crescent mouth. T[...]
A refined mask with smooth, symmetrical features, embodying the ideal of beauty according to the Punu of southern Gabon. The face, covered in white kaolin, symbolizes the world of the ancestors. The h[...]
Painted bark collected in the Washkuk Mountains region of Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inner faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses and repres[...]
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[...]
Facial mask carved in a refined style, with harmonious features: half-closed eyes, thin mouth, diamond-shaped frontal scarifications, and a typical high headdress called mukuyi. The horizontal line th[...]
A male statue with a rigid, concentrated posture, arms folded over the torso and bent legs. This figure was used to hold the bones of ancestors, preserved in relic boxes or baskets called byeri. Carve[...]
Wooden mask with an elongated face, characterized by a protruding nose, a geometric mouth, and two large vertical protrusions. This type of mask is typical of the Dogon, a people of central Mali known[...]
A ceremonial mask with a powerful expression, adorned with frontal horns, side rope braids, and polychrome areas. Typical of the Wé (Guéré) peoples of western Ivory Coast, this type of mask embodies a[...]
A prestigious stool carved from a single block of wood, carried by a kneeling female figure, her arms raised supporting the seat. This iconic posture of Luba art symbolizes the central role of women i[...]
Composed of two flat spiral discs connected by a curved axis, this wrought iron coin is a traditional Banda currency. Its name often refers to its evocative shape: "snake money" or "spiral bracelet", [...]
Impressive Vanuatu slit drum made of breadfruit. Very decorative totem sculpture for indoor or outdoor display. Circa mid-20th century, beautiful patina of use. Dimensions: H 380 x W 47 x D 54 cm. No [...]
Makonde Body Mask For Fertility Early 1900s Made by the Makonde people between Tanzania and Mozambique, this mask was part of the costume young dancers wore when participating in an initiation ceremon[...]
This Luba male statue is depicted in a dignified posture, his hands resting on his stomach, a gesture that may evoke interiority, speech, or spiritual authority. Under the chin, a repetitive carved mo[...]
This Mambila statue is distinguished by its hair made of small wooden sticks stuck into the skull, a strong visual signature of this tradition. The figure is depicted with hands clasped in front of th[...]
This Senufo male figure, called Pombibele, is depicted proudly seated on a stool, with broad shoulders, hands resting on his knees, and an elongated face of great nobility. He embodies a respected anc[...]
This statue depicts Medoko Kakungu, an emblematic figure of the Yaka or Suku cultures, known for his role in initiation rituals and social discipline. Depicted with an oversized head, inflated or exag[...]
Ritual statue of the Ewe of Togo representing a woman. This type of statue was used in ancestor worship and was kept on indoor altars. The object has a missing left foot but has no restoration. This s[...]
Senufo mask. A slit at the top, see photos. Height: 39 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, items published on Proantic are not exhibited at the Sain[...]
Senufo mask. Some small missing parts, see photos. Height: 35 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published on Proantic are not exhibite[...]
Initiation mask of the Songye of Congo. Called "Kifwebe" (mask), it is a female mask, it has a prognate mouth and a cubic nasal bridge, two arc-shaped eyes highlighted in black, with a slight crest, a[...]
ANTHROPOMORPHE STATUETTEInuit culture, AlaskaBoneH.: 7.8 ; L.: 2.2 cmSmall stylized amulet in carved bone, standing with hands with individualized fingers resting on the lower abdomen on either side o[...]
ANTHROPOMORPHE STATUETTEInuit culture, AlaskaBoneH.: 10.5 ; L.: 4.8 cmStylized statuette in carved bone, standing with individualized arms and hands resting on top of the hips. Its oval face with prom[...]
Origin: Nepal, Himalayan RegionPeriod: Late 19th to early 20th centuryMaterials: Carved hardwood, natural hide, vegetal fiber cord, pebblesDimensions: Max 68 cm. Max diameter 37 cmCondition: Age-consi[...]
ANTHROPOMORPHE AMULETAmmassalik or Ammassalimiut culture, East GreenlandBoneH.: 10; L.: 2.5 cmBone amulet carved with a stylized female figure standing with hands clasped at the abdomen. Her drooping [...]
HEADMASTERPlains Indians, North America First half of 20th century Wood, stone, hide, horsehair and beadsLength: 50 (without horsehair); L.: 17 cmInstrument featuring a wooden handle covered with skin[...]
Bamiléké beaded mask Dense wood, beads and cowrie shells. 20th century. Cameroon, Grassland region, Bamiléké ethnic group Approx. 45 x 28 cm - €270 - The Bamiléké ethnic group has developed a unique k[...]
Rare painted bark collected in the Blackwater area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings decorate the inner roofs of ceremonial houses, forming a magnificent mosaic. Sago palm bark and natural pigments[...]
African Chokwe mask from Angola. Female mask worn by men who imitate the seductive young woman through suave dances. The face is aesthetic. Numerous scarifications are visible and have a very specific[...]
Big cult figure called "Yena" collected in the Upper Sepik area in Papua New Guinea. Kwoma people. Yena figures are linked to the cult of yam. They are placed above a large pile of tubers during the f[...]
Lele or Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Vessel
Democratic Republic of Congo, Mid-20th Century
Wood, carved and incised H: 14.5 cm
This striking anthropomorphic vessel originates from the Lele or ne[...]
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