Antique miniature African passport mask in polychrome ceramic /1 Beautiful polychromy of natural pigments. Dimensions: Length: 11.5 cm. Width: 7 cm max. Depth: 5 cm. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. Shipping f[...]
Ethiopian fly swatter, origin Henry de Monfreid - Horn of Africa, 1st half of the 20th century Acquired at auction in Sceaux (France) in 2020 by the estate of Henry de Monfreid's granddaughter. Fly sw[...]
TRIBUTE ARTS-AFRICAN ARTS- SCULPTURERELIQUARY HEADCARVED WOOD FANG PEOPLEGABONCENTRAL AFRICA1ST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY Beautiful Fang reliquary head from Gabon, in carved wood. Very present, promine[...]
Rare... and Interesting ObjectsThe koteka is a traditional garment of certain societies in the New Guinea highlands, including the Baliem Valley in Western New Guinea and the Ok Tedi and Telefomin reg[...]
Beautiful prestige axe in wrought iron and copper - Songye, DRC, Zaire, early 20th century Wrought iron axe head engraved and inlaid with copper. Wooden handle covered with a copper leaf veneer. 39.5c[...]
Saber called ngondi - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... around 1900 This type of saber was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Yakoma, Ngbandi, Sango[...]
Ethiopian Shield - Abyssinia, Early 20th century or earlier. Wooden core covered with animal skin. Diameter approximately 50cm. Depth 24cm. Weight 1980g.
7 African edged weapons, from Henry de Monfreid - Horn of Africa, 1st half of the 20th century Acquired at auction in Sceaux (France) in 2020 by the inheritance of Henry de Monfreid's granddaughter. T[...]
Democratic Republic of Congo, Shoowa ethnic group, mid-20th century, very pretty Kasai velvet in braided raffia with harmoniously arranged geometric patterns. This very high-quality work is enhanced b[...]
Statue depicting a female figure sitting on a stool. This type of statue is called Iran. They represent a spirit (orebuko) created by the creator God. They therefore serve as a medium for humans to co[...]
Fetish depicting a female figure standing on a round base. One hand is placed above the genitals while the other is on the torso with the thumb raised. Small breasts are depicted. The facial expressio[...]
Ex-French Lelys Collection: Primitive African currencies are distinguished by a wide variety of forms, some of which evoke, in traditional art, true tribal sculptures of great beauty. In 1950s Nigeria[...]
Male statuette representing a standing nude figure, arms at his sides, supported by massive and powerful legs. The belly is round, and the chest is discreetly sculpted in relief. The face, with half-c[...]
Statuette carved in the natural forms of wood, representing a standing female figure, the face with a soft and internalized expression. The lips are slightly plateaued and the ears treated in relief. [...]
Interesting statuette probably coming from a stake or a totem (saw mark), polychromy, reattached wing and slightly mobile beak, height approximately 40 cm, used condition, circa 1950/60. The shape see[...]
Hopi Kachina Helmet Mask, height approximately 60 cm, remains a piece of attached rope and a fabric strap, at the bottom a fabric pad to protect the dancer, a chip at the bottom. Circa 1950.
Shell currency (fossil shell). This prestigious currency is exchanged during major events such as weddings, reconciliations, land exchanges, compensation, etc. The engraved notches on the upper part e[...]
Dance rattle with bells made from peccary hooves. The handle is wrapped in hide and covered with blue and white beadwork, with a feather and animal hair at the end. REGION: Sioux, USA MATERIAL: Glass [...]
Oceanian statue in the Maprik region of the Abelam ethnic group in Papua New Guinea. A mountain people who remained unknown for a long time until the 1960s and 1970s. Dense wood sculpture featuring a [...]
Thick animal hide shield - Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Probably made of hippopotamus hide. In fairly good condition. Traces of use. The handle moves. Diameter approximately 42cm Depth approxima[...]
African shield in thick animal skin - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea), 19th, early 20th century In average condition. Traces of use and fighting. Deformations. An old indigenous restoration. Di[...]
Large sickle saber - Zandé people, Congo DRC, early 20th century or earlier. A particularly large specimen compared to other sabers of the same type more commonly encountered. Wooden handle encircled [...]
Glaive (short sword) Saka - DRC Congo, 1st half of the 20th century The blade has a beautiful forging work. Wooden handle wrapped with a strip of metal and covered with a copper sheet plating; Good co[...]
Mongo short sword - Central Africa, Congo I think it can be dated from the 1920s to the 1950s. Wooden handle entwined with a copper band. Length 49.5cm Blade length 32.5cm Weight 482gr
Fang Crossbow - Gabon, Congo, 1st half of the 20th century or earlier Crossbow of the Fang and related populations. In good condition with a nice patina. The bow has some play. Dimensions 107cm x 51cm[...]
The term oliphant (whose etymology comes from oliphant for elephant), designates a trunk, a single-note "musical" instrument that can be modulated by the blower and was used during battles. Carved mos[...]
Dogon totem statue from Mali, height 60 cm and 70 with the black oak base. Magnificent example of Dogon art in its purest and most modern form with its very cubist stylized geometric shapes. Important[...]
A beautiful Fang hunter's set including crossbow - Central Africa, Gabon, 1st half of the 20th century The set includes a crossbow, a wicker game bag and an animal skin satchel. The crossbow has a sup[...]
Large wooden Satimbé mask with remains of polychromy and a crusty ritual patina. Dogon, Mali. Part reattached to the base of the headdress and a small loss to the labret of the female crest sculpture.[...]
small figure bearing a jar some lack at the rightleg and top of the jar .nice glossy patinai bought it as a bembe figure not sure of that it should rather be bashilele Ilebo aera (rdc) provenance [...]
Statue depicting a male figure seated on a stool. The overall appearance exudes a certain hieratic posture. The construction of this statue is very beautiful. The artist knew how to play with curves a[...]
Loom pulley stirrup, carved on the top of a hornbill head with a plunging spun beak. The ovoid head is stylized and humanized, delineated by a finely striated notched pattern, suggesting the texture o[...]
Prestigious copper axe - Kusu, Tétéla, Songye peoples, Congo DRC 1st half of the 20th century Hammered copper blade with a representation of a stylized face on both sides. Wooden handle covered with a[...]
A very rare willow leaf bladed broadsword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century or earlier Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with bands of brass and iron. Length 42.5cm Blade length 31.5cm To[...]
A rare willow leaf bladed sword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with iron sheet and brass and iron bands. Length 51cm Blade length 35.5cm Total weight [...]
Mbuya initiation mask representing a human face. The face is crossed by a broken line symbolizing the eyebrows and overhanging a nose with a well-defined nasal bridge. The eyelids are wide and lowered[...]
Antique African throwing knife kipinga Common name: kipinga. Comes from the Bandia and Nsakara populations of Congo. Very old and in good condition. 44cm x 32cm 266gr
Antique armband made of finely woven fibers. Traces and lack of use. A very ethnographic piece steeped in history... Sold without base. Approx. 17 x 10 cm / €90 including shipping.
Throwing and prestige knife (sabre) called Sengésé - Cameroon, Nigeria, 1st half of the 20th century Engraved on both sides. Handle made of a complex weave of plant fibers. Length 64.5cm Total weight [...]
Beautiful knife called basakpwa - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... 1st half of the 20th century Wooden handle covered with a copper strip and brass nails. Double-edged blade [...]
This body ornament, called a *fofona*, is an emblematic woven piece of clothing of the Benabena people, native to the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made from naturally dyed plant fibers, it i[...]
Rare willow leaf blade gladius. Double-edged blade. Wooden handle. Its leather sheath is surrounded by brass rods and is studded on one side, on the other a beautiful basketwork work with a lacing of [...]
Painted wooden ritual altar statue by artist Sokey Mahou. This statue depicts Papa Dansou, a three-headed male figure who looks to the past, present, and future, holding a staff and a trident in his a[...]
This water carrier appears to be a piece of furniture. Made for the European market, Central Africa, 1920s-40s. Hardwood, dark patina. Mounted on a brass disc. Crack in the wooden base. 5 kg of wear. [...]
Antique headrest from the 19th or early 20th century, monoxyl sculpture from Ethiopia. Traces of wear and small accidents, an old repair, presence of fine circular brass or bronze inlays on the surfac[...]
Knife and throwing weapon Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Congo, Central Africa A beautiful antiquity for these weapons. Interestingly, judging by the handle, it is a pair made by the same blacksmith. The w[...]
Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to dress up the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This wickerwork mask represents the head of the yam, a[...]
Painted terracotta bust, portrait of a South African Zulu chief. Period - 20th century or earlier? Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 15.3 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is [...]
A traditional adornment item made from a Melo Amphora shell. This ornament is often one of the constituent elements of these extraordinary ceremonial headdresses displayed during traditional ceremonie[...]
Ritual spinning top made of coconut and wood, engraved with motifs evoking totemic plants or animals. Traces of use. Sold with a base. Diameter approximately 9 cm / Depth 4 cm / €120 base and shipping[...]
Pretty little tobacco or medicinal remedy bottle topped with a stopper probably representing a protector in a crouching position Very nice patina of use Height 12 cm excluding base Free shipping for F[...]
Superb Dogon cup, used during the enthronement of the Hogon, this container contains the meat that the priest will share with his servants. The lid is symbolically carved with a wild animal eating a l[...]
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