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[...]
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 [...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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
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[...]
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[...]
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, [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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
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[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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