Rare and very old Dogon ritual mask in heavy wood, with a crusty patina. We are in the presence of a mask which has all the characteristics of the patina of very old pieces such as the Tellem and whic[...]
Congo, 19th century, two beautiful Kasai velvets that reach us in good condition. Prestigious work, traditionally carried out by women. Sold separately at the price of 230€ and 170€
One is now sold: [...]
It is a "Pending", a loop, which was worn by men and women to attach a belt. They were made in different shapes, with the ogival shape being the most popular. The "Pending" were mainly decorated with [...]
A bust of an African woman In carved and patinated wood Signed and dated NGYHAMA 1980 The provenance I cannot say A little naivety for this representation A nun perhaps?... Weight...2 kilos 195 gr
This fetish figurine is finely carved with a rich patina of tribal origin and age.
Good condition as shown in the photos,
Mounted on a wooden base
Figure height 16.5 cm without base, with base 18.5[...]
Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people
Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO
Length = 43 cm
Period: 19th century
Perfect condition
Kanak, northeast New Caledonia. Ancestor mask, offered to a naval officer by a Houailou family in thanks for a cure. Weathered wood. Twentieth century.
presenting a stylized ancestral head with predominant arches.
Used during traditional initiation ceremonies when passing grade.
Plant material, spider web, painted with natural pigments
Collected i[...]
Superb copy of a BEMBE or BABEMBE statue from the Republic of Congo High male dignitary with significant tribal scarifications on the torso Patinated hardwood Colored face and glass eyes Iron necklace[...]
Pentul Mask
Bali, Indonesia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 18 cm high, 14 cm wide
Pentul is one of the servants of Prince Panji of the Topeng, the Balinese dance theatr[...]
Small mask representing a round face. The forehead is rounded and is adorned with two small braids forming horns. It is entirely covered with a sacrificial patina. This kind of fetish mask was kept in[...]
Rare and Beautiful representation of the Primordial Ancestor Couple BOMBOU - TORO DOGON from Mali has exceptional thick sacrificial patina Haughty attitude on a cheffal stool height 55cm hardwood heig[...]
Large old TABWA statue from The Democratic Republic of the Congo heavy wood with a crusty and shiny patina measuring 65cm high plus a wooden base delivered with Recognizable by its typical descending [...]
Ancient and spectacular large SEPIK mask from Papua New Guinea.
Solid wood carved and painted in polychrome, braided wicker circle.
Dimensions:
H: 71 cm.
Width: 47cm.
Depth: 16.5 cm.
IN VERY GOO[...]
Statue representing a standing figure wearing only a loincloth. He brandishes a knife in front of him and prepares to make the sacrifice.
Baoulé people, Ivory Coast.
Baoulé representations in metal [...]
Rare puzzle or Kanak war club of the "Kagu" type (Bird's beak) in hard wood, from New Caledonia Melanesia, from the 19th century. This puzzle is in overall good condition. Nice quality. A note: two ac[...]
Wood and leather seat, Ethiopia, undetermined region.
Braided leather seat with a beautiful brown patina, strapped full skin back.
Good condition. Nineteenth century.
Like pillars, shutters and ladders, in African art, the Dogon also produced granary or hut doors. There are most often cosmogonic representations such as Nommo (primordial characters), Kanaga or Sirig[...]
Yam Mask
Abelam culture, Maprik region, Papua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 89 ; L 37 ; Th 30 cm
(old accidents)
Important wooden mask carved into an anthr[...]
African Tribal Art Kuba Bwoom Mask (Museum of Boston) Democratic Republic of Congo Kuba People - 20th Century This audacious helmet mask was used during initiations and other ceremonies related to the[...]
very fine example of a cameroon fali or dowayo doll it is made of a patinated bone of glass beads and long bunches of cowries symbol of fertility and femininity these long rows of cowries are unusual [...]
Splendida maschera tribale da cerimonia di fine 800 del Burkina Faso usata anche come decorazione in casa. essendo protettrice del focolare domestico ,liberandola da spiriti negativi. Interamente scol[...]
mossi biga burkina faso completely wrapped in leather the features of the face show through under the leather from Guy van rijn (archivist of the yale and ahdrc archives)
Molds for the heads and legs of dolls, around 1900, in bronze, allowed the manufacture of the different parts of a plastic doll, an original and very decorative object, price per piece.
Rare hunter's sling from the Kachin ethnic group, central Burma, carved in wood in the shape of a woman's body.
very beautiful patina of use, late 19th century period
height 17 cm width 5.5 cm, dept[...]
Mossi biga ritual. This leather-covered biga is not only interesting for the stylization of the cylindrical body with long breasts, but its aesthetics also reflect the social constraints that young gi[...]
Zoomorphic Mask
Dogon culture, Mali
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 29 ; L 13 cm
(old accident)
Monoxyle wooden facial mask with two squares for the eyes and two gutters[...]
Elephant Mask
Bamileke culture, Cameroon
First half of the 20th century
Fabric, beads and vegetable fibres
H. 61 cm, L 57 cm
(old losses)
A hooded mask made of red fabric lined with fibre[...]
Fang, Mongo Or Ikul African Short Sword Good general condition, old patina, silvering jumps and traces of rust Very. beautiful piece from the beginning of the 20th century Magnificent shape of the bla[...]
Statue with a ringed neck, Nigeria.
Wood with brown patina.
With its base.
Measurements:
Height: 26cm.
Height with base: 27.5 cm.
Width: 6.5cm.
Depth: 6cm.
Ceremonial Or Dignitary Pipe Africa Bamoun People Probably work from present-day Cameroon Bone stem with anthropomorphic decoration Wooden pipe Hearth with elephant and batrachian motif Good general c[...]
Mask presenting an asymmetrical face:
the eyes, the nostrils and the cheeks present differences connected by the mouth and the forehead. These so-called "disease" or "deformation" masks are called "M[...]
Rare necklace in blue glass paste, tube shape, beautiful patina of use, Lisu ethnic group, Shan province, late 19th century, Burma.
unique piece .
length 70 cm, diameter 1.2 cm, tube of 2 cm.
Colle[...]
Sherpa art - Upper Khumbu and Rolwalling valleys.
Nepal, Highlands Region.
First half of the 20th century.
Large yak milk jug in carved wood. Its wide handle has the shape of an acephalous lizard a[...]
Aloalo funeral post surmounted by a couple of birds. Wood with eroded gray patina with accidents and losses. State of long exposure to bad weather. Height (without the base): 184cm. Ethnic groups: Sak[...]
SHIELD called Goko
Kirdi culture, Northern Cameroon
First half of the 20th century
Iron
H. : 91 ; L. 53 cm
Iron shield cut and hammered with a geometric decoration organised around a large cru[...]
Carved exotic wood statue representing "The Thinker", African art from the 70s. Height 70 cm, width 25 cm, depth 22 cm, weight 7 kg. Good general condition, I point out small defects on the wood (pres[...]
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century Origin: DR Congo material: wood, condition of item: age appropriate wear. very rich tribal patina 9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm
Beautiful old DAN runner dance mask from Ivory Coast height of the mask 21cm pus fibers 48cm Patinated hardwood metal rimmed eyes Prestige headdress This mask must have belonged to a high dignitary it[...]
Old mask with an oval face in the shape of a heart. The forehead is high and the arched brow ridges join and extend towards the bridge of the nose. The mouth is ajar and the eyes are shaped like coffe[...]
in the Ndebele culture to commemorate the transitional phases of life, a fertility doll is given to a new bride after her wedding ceremony to encourage fertility and signify her new social status as[...]
Baoulé Ivory Coast Rare loom pulley stirrup surmounted by a sculpted head with a rested face resting on a long neck decorated with streaks suggesting scarification. Presented natural with a beautiful [...]
Baoule Ivory Coast. Rare loom pulley stirrup surmounted by a slightly smiling monkey's head. Presented natural with a beautiful brown patina of use, split at the back. Dimension: Height: 12.5cm Proven[...]
Rare protective mask that was worn on the belt or on the arm. The face is rectangular, the forehead and nose are prominent, and the sunken gaze is hard. The mouth is open and reveals two fine rows of [...]
Baoulé woman from Côte d'Ivoire sitting on her buttocks holding a child in each arm the children holding a bowl a braid of fabric runs through the woman's body another braid enhances the hair Soft and[...]
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