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[...]
Rare jaw harp made of bamboo and plant fibers collected in the Washkuk Mountains region of Papua New Guinea. Base available upon request only. 25 x 3.5cm / €140 including shipping.
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[...]
Command mace with the head of a divinity "Ras el K'Roul" in engraved metalCirca late 19th centuryQajar (Iran)Long tubular handle engraved with plant motifs, finished with a horned demon head, entirely[...]
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[...]
Hindu theater mask representing Hanuman - India, Ceylon or NepalProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier.Large polychrome wooden mask.Representation of the monkey god Hanuman in the Ramayana.5[...]
Hindu theater mask representing Ravana - India, Ceylon or NepalProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Large polychrome wooden mask with a predominantly blue color. The blue complexion, the [...]
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[...]
Grey sandstone bust of a deity wearing a hexagonal tiara with fleurons, possibly Surya, leaning against a lotus-shaped mandorla topped with a vidyadhara. REGION: Madhya Pradesh, India MATERIAL: Sandst[...]
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.
Rajbanshi Hindu theater mask - Himalayas, Nepal, TeraiProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. The top of the mask is reinforced by a metal plate nailed to the wood.30cm X 19cmProvenance: Acq[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with a forelock - Himalayas, Western NepalProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. The mask has an imposing nose, a well-defined mustache and a wide open mouth with visib[...]
Female anthropomorphic mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle HillsProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Slightly curved mask depicting a female face with large earrings and wearing a flower crow[...]
Important torque with incised and geometric decoration, nuanced black patinated copper. Ghaya people, Central Africa. Payment by bank transfer. Shipping extra
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[...]
Hampatong post head, protective figure or guardian spirit representing a monkey, in ironwood, probably Dayak, Kalimantan, Borneo, early 20th century.Hampatong is a term used among the Dayak to refer t[...]
Superb Senufo anklet, Ivory Coast, Africa, Very beautiful deep patina, Boat pot shape, the anchors are 3-sided, Relief decoration on both sides in stylized shape, Weight: 595 gr, Dimensions: Height: 8[...]
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, [...]
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