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Dan Mask (yacouba-yakuba-da-gio-gio/dan)

Masks are Dan's most important art form. Many other forms of sculpture derive from the mask and what the mask symbolizes. More masks are digitally created than any other form of sculpture. This mas[...]

Period: 20th century

800 €
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African Art: Dan Mask. Ivory Coast - Liberia - Guinea

The Dan people, also known as the Yacuba, live in the western part of the Ivory Coast and Liberia, where the land is wooded to the south and bordered by savannah to the north. The 350,000 Dan live on [...]

Period: 20th century

900 €
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Sickle Gate, Tibet

Wooden sickle door painted with floral motifs. The hole intended to receive the sickle is reinforced with iron. Tibet, circa 1970 Size: 20.5 x 22 cm

Period: 20th century

160 €
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Hunter's Necklace Wa Tribe, Kachin State, Burma.

Hunter's necklace, glass paste, bronze and fossil mammoth tooth. length 71 cm, length of the teeth 4 cm on average 20th century, Kachin state, Wa tribe.

Period: 20th century

320 €
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Dayak Cane Pommel, Borneo Island, Indonesia.

Handle carved in wood decorated with a superposition of frightening characters seeming to overlap, the character at the top hides the eyes of the wearer. Beautiful patina of use, white trace of kaoli[...]

Period: 20th century

200 €
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Divinatory Calendar Toba Batak, Sumatra Island, Indonesia.

Rare divinatory calendar in engraved bamboo and wood lid carved with arabesque, atypical Toba Batak alphabet patterns and cosmic scale (dragon-shaped) along the cylinder. Very nice patina of use, sli[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Ancestor Statue, Nias Island, Indonesia

Ancestor statue called '"adu zatua". It represents a man standing without arms. His erect penis is an attribute that designates the ancestors and symbolizes the lineage. A necklace adorns her neck. Th[...]

Period: 20th century

620 €
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Masque Songye Kifwebe Rdc

Un beau masque Africain ,Songye, République démocratique du Congo "RDC","KIFWEBE " qui signifie masque ,un aspect cubiste ,sculpté dans un bois léger (500grs),grandes bandes colorées ,crête sur le som[...]

Period: 20th century

750 €
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Baule (baoulé) Pendant In The Shape Of A Knife In Its Sheath

the finely cut incised ornaments are reminiscent of works covered in gold leaf and used only as prestige objects to indicate the high rank and status of their owner Provenance: Zemanek Sale June 29, 2[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €
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Fetish Nkisi From Congo

Statue NKISI KONGO Style SOLONGO, CONGO height 42cm Legs outstretched on its square base, stiff torso, arms bent on the lower abdomen This sculpture is in all respects identical to that of the ARMAN c[...]

Period: 20th century

12 000 €
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Hagenauer African 1930

Hagenauer Wooden sculpture representing "an African woman's head" with its "Massaï" type necklace and a hairstyle made of vegetable fibres.  Height 25 cm, width 10 cm, depth 8 cm. Marked on the bac[...]

Period: 20th century

1 600 €

Janus Songye Kifwebe Stool - Congo

Very rare SONGUE janiform stool from Congo measuring 40cm high for a maximum length of 36cm Bicole, enhanced with Kaolin, patina of use and old wear, the wood is very hard and dense This type of stool[...]

Period: 20th century

17 000 €
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Statue "putali", Stone, Népal

Village or household protection statue representing a crouching figure, hands joined in a traditional posture. The stone is covered with a thick ancient patina of libations and smoke. These protectiv[...]

Period: 20th century

520 €
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Sudan Statue

Pretty statue of Sudanese origin, beautiful patina of use You can see the gully in the back see photo Height 40cm

Period: 20th century

400 €

War Club

War club called "sternum drill". Red wooden club with a circular end ending in a point. The handle is covered with a padding of hair. Beautiful patina of use. Pentecost Island, Vanuatu Sold with a c[...]

Period: 19th century

2 200 €

Drum Lele - Kuba From Congo

Important ceremonial chieftaincy drum in wood and beautiful brown patina resulting from its natural use during many animist ceremonies in situ. height 120cm for a maximum width of 24cm sculpted in a h[...]

Period: 20th century

3 900 €
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Nigeria Yoruba Aguere Ifa Divination Cup

Ritual cup of divination and or medicine in a round shape with a wide rim engraved with triangles it is placed on the back of a bird with striated wings Lack at the base and cup split by time Two supp[...]

Period: 20th century

7 500 €
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Kuyu Statue From Congo

Very large old polychrome KUYU statue from Congo height 109 cm Carved and colored hardwood Male statue arms pressed against the bust The head surmounted by a bird on hair drawn tribal scarifications o[...]

Period: 20th century

3 500 €
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Silver Necklace, Miao Tribe, Guizhou, China

Rare model of a silver child's necklace, Miao ethnic group, China. Very good condition of the jewel, a link formerly open. Provenance: Philippe Fatin Collection, Bordeaux.

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Nigeria Cup Bearer Yoruba Maternity

Kneeling goblet-bearer holding a potion receptacle in her hands with its lid in the shape of a hen, a child on her back and one resting on each arm. Remains of polychromy, wear and patina of use, very[...]

Period: 20th century

5 400 €
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Kuba-congo Cup. Verite Collection

Very beautiful carved palm wine cup with a reddish brown nuanced patina Height 20.5 cm The finesse and delicacy of the sculpture is remarkable Tribal scarifications Character head with a serene and ha[...]

Period: 20th century

5 500 €
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Kuba Congo Cup

Very beautiful carved palm wine cup with a reddish-brown nuanced patina, height 16.5 cm The finesse and delicacy of the sculpture is remarkable. extremely rare a hole caused perhaps by insects is to r[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €
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Old Tribal Comb From Chokwe/tshokwe Or Lwena, Dr Congo

A wooden tribal comb from the Chokwe or Lwena The comb is in good condition with traces of tribal use and an old patina The comb has a provenance label Height 23 cm, width 7.3 cm

Period: 20th century

600 €
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Pair Of Edan With His Yoruba Channel- Nigeria

Beautiful pair of Edan with bronze excavation patina and iron rings height 56 each without the chain This type of ornament comes from the Ogboni society of Nigeria These are important insignia worn ar[...]

Period: 20th century

1 250 €
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Janus Ijo Statue From Nigeria

Large old hardwood statue with thick crusty patina with remnants of red pigment height 94cm This type of statue is quite rare the 4 arms are detached from the body The 4 faces with expressive features[...]

Period: 20th century

11 000 €
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Antique Bow - Papua New Guinea, Oceania

Bow (enji) in palm wood, engraved with stylized decorations characteristic of the style of northern Papua New Guinea. The object is carved, on its upper part, with four large faces with marked eyes, [...]

Period: 19th century

750 €

Canoe Prow, Asmat, Papua New Guinea

End of the prow of a canoe representing an ancestor figure holding in his long arms the powerful beak of the hornbill. These figureheads protect the boat and are called "tsji tsjemen". Wood, black an[...]

Period: 20th century

1 200 €
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Dan Dance Mask From Ivory Coast

Exceptional dance mask called "runner" from Ivory Coast complete with all its headdress and finery the patinated wooden mask measures 22cm and all with its headdress 80cm (sold with base) It is very r[...]

Period: 20th century

9 500 €
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Child's Headdress Hmong Ethnic Group, Shan Province, Burma.

Children's headdress of the Hmong ethnic group, very finely embroidered, old headdress that was offered to newborns (boys) to bring them luck. Good general condition, height 15 cm, width 16 cm. Hmon[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Embroidered Hmong Tribe Men's Headdress, Shan Province, Burma.

Very finely embroidered men's headdress, good general condition. length 29 cm, width 21 cm. Hmong tribe group, Shan province, Burma mid 20th century.

Period: 20th century

180 €
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Knobkerrie Outstanding, War Club, Zulu Zulu, War Club

Superb patina for this classic late 19th century Zulu war club with sculpture in the sphere and decorated with brass braiding on the handle Length 71 cm, sphere diameter 7.5 cm

Period: 19th century

1 200 €
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A Maori Club Hand Club, New Zealand, Wahaika

A Maori wahaika club in New Zealand wood with linear and notched decoration on the blade with a tiki on the inside edge, the handle pierced for attachment, 38cm long.

Period: 19th century

2 500 €
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Dignitary Pendant "poata Bakiha", Solomon Islands

Circular pectoral adornment consisting of a "Tridacna gigas" shell disc. The lower part is surrounded by braiding coated with a vegetable resin. Below, is attached a circular shell which is itself con[...]

Period: 20th century

620 €
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Collection Of Weights And Little Spoons To Weigh Gold

Set of weights to weigh gold powder and Akan several other accessories, in bronze, composed of 56 pieces: 33 geometric weights including 1 shield, weights equivalent to 550 gr: the lot € 250   11 sma[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Imposing Column/totem

Huge and imposing Thai column in raw solid wood. It rests on its black metal base. 212x33x28

Period: 20th century

2 500 €

Rare Abelam People Arm Mask Papua New Guinea Oceania Tribal Art

Very rare arm and dance mask, very finely decorated. With an opening for the passage of the arm. Abelam people, Middle Sepik New Guinea Height: 50 cm Larg. : 13cm

Period: 20th century

4 800 €

Lime Box, Indonesia

Bamboo box decorated with a cartouche engraved with traditional motifs. The stopper is made of carved wood and takes the form of a bird. This type of box was used to store the lime that was used with[...]

Period: 20th century

140 €
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Nkisi Reliquary Fetish From Congo

Very interesting NKISI fetish from Congo measuring 23cm high the top of the skull is covered with scorched earth (some gaps) This threatening-looking character spreads his mouth with his hands reveali[...]

Period: 20th century

790 €
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Large Old Dignitary Throne - Cameroon

Large throne of an African dignitary more especially from Cameroon in carved and patinated wood measuring 41cm high for a diameter of 47cm Very rare Bamileke model The central cylinder is openwork It [...]

Period: 20th century

18 000 €
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Bambara Queen Mother Of Mali Statue

Very beautiful representation of Queen Mother Bambara-Bamana of Mali seated height 68cm with very beautiful patina of use and crusty in places Beautiful scarifications, pierced nose (missing charm) ir[...]

Period: 20th century

6 500 €
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Ritual Axe, Dan-guéré

Ax whose handle is made of wood covered with studded strips of aluminium, brass and copper. The brass blade is perforated. A vegetable resin is embedded and reinforced by gluing certain strips. This [...]

Period: 20th century

420 €
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Lele Mask, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Wooden face mask featuring a face with a tubular mouth and a scarified face. It is covered with a pigment that gives it a brown-orange hue. There are traces of blue pigments on the scarifications. He [...]

Period: 20th century

1 100 €
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Zulu Snuff Spoon, South Africa

Cuillère à priser en os servant de peigne ornemental, Zulu, Afrique du Sud.  Un beau décor graphique noirci en bas du cuilleron.  L'objet, datant du début du XXème siècle, est en parfait état de c[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €
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Pende Bone Amulet, Ikhoko Rd Congo

Genuine bone pendant, Ikhoko from the Pende tribe, DR Congo Good condition with rich tribal aged using patina Height 4.5cm

Period: 20th century

200 €
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Naga Warrior Adornment, Angami Tribe, Nagaland.

Hemp rope and rattan warrior adornment, Angami tribe, Nagaland. mid 20th century. height 92 cm wide 60 cm

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Etnie Bamoun (cameroon) : "pipe Burner"

Bamoun ethnic group, Cameroon: “Pipe bowl”, terracotta 14 X 8 X 9 cm. Using the characteristic iconography of the Bamoun or Bamun masks with big cheeks, this stove is in very good condition, but does [...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Headquarters Royal Luba Of Congo

Superb and rare former Luba-hemba royal seat of the School of Masters of Buli also called Master with elongated faces with patina of use. Crusty and shiny patina in places height 45cm diameter 29cm Cr[...]

Period: 20th century

9 500 €
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Zulu Powder Flask, South Africa. Tribal Art

Zulu powder flask from South Africa. Gourd with beautiful dark patina, hollowed out and decorated with metal clasps. A restored accident at the bottom of the object.

Period: 19th century

500 €
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Oron-ekpu Yoruba Totem Statue From Nigeria

Spectacular epku sculpture - Totem ORON from NIGERIA Representing an ancestor, guardian of the living.... Haughty attitude of this character carrying the symbols of their charge which is reminiscent o[...]

Period: 20th century

1 900 €
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Old Tribal Comb From Chokwe/tshokwe Or Lwena, Dr Congo

A wooden tribal comb from the Chokwe or Lwena The comb is in good condition with traces of tribal use and an old patina Height 24.5 cm, width 6.9 cm Provenance, Rob Vervoort Alain Guisson registered i[...]

Period: 19th century

1 500 €
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Old Neck Support / Seat Chakam People Me'en Ethiopia Early Twentieth

Beautiful Chakam neck rest/seat with large curved top on ovoid and cubic foot. It comes with a metal handle. Old hardwood with a shiny honey patina, marks of use, metal handles, good general condition[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Abelam Hair Ornament, Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua

Beautiful hair adornment in light wood, braided fibers and natural pigments from the Abelam people in the Prince Alexander Mountains of Papua New Guinea. The stick serving as a hair pick is missing. E[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Sculpture - N'gata Congo Character - Circa 1900

Democratic Republic of Congo, rare N'GATA character, woman with a long neck, hollow back, beautiful traces of polychromy. Good condition, some small gaps and cracks. Height 195 cm ATTENTION NO SHIPPIN[...]

Period: 20th century

1 050 €

Toposa Apron, South Sudan

Apron acting as a loincloth. This piece of clothing is called "akwalac". It is made of a piece of fine leather decorated with glass and metal beads. The decoration of pearls is very codified and can b[...]

Period: 20th century

620 €
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Mask Papua - New Guinea

Mask Papua, New Guinea, year 50, MI XX °. Wood with carved face, presence of decoration in bone and warthog tooth and brandes. Height: 40 cm Width: 20 cm Good state of conservation and use, in its own[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Baoule Mask Cote d'Ivoire Brown Patina

Baoulé Mask from COTE D'IVOIRE, Mid XX°, Year 50. Brown patina, face with scarification, intact headdress. Height: 38 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: 14 cm Beautiful state of conservation and use, in its own j[...]

Period: 20th century

275 €

Mexican Mask

Old dance mask in polychrome carved wood representing a conquistador. Patina of use. State of Guerrero, Mexico - Beginning of the 20th century. Custom base in patinated brass. Inv.#3161

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Ngil Mask From The Fang Ethnicity Of Gabon

Very beautiful old NGIL dance mask of the FANG ethnic group from GABON in soft wood (cheese maker) covered with kaolin, obvious traces of use, old visible fixing replaced by holes to hang the more rec[...]

Period: 20th century

2 900 €
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Ramu Mask Papua New Guinea Oceania Tribal Art

Sleek shape, The conical forehead, with eyes adorned with mother-of-pearl, two small ears in relief and a wide nose surmounts a small incised mouth. Beautiful patina of use Ramu River region  Ma[...]

Period: 20th century

3 800 €

Indonesia : "saber Or Sword And Its Sheath"

Indonesia: "Sword or saber and its scabbard", wrought iron 68 cm including 9.5 silk (missing handle), wooden scabbard (split bamboo?) 62 cm, held by flat rope rings. Beautiful slightly oxidized blade.[...]

Period: 20th century

240 €

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