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Arrow Holder/bow Rest Of The 'luba Kalundwe/shankadi' Tribe - Africa - Late 19th Century

Arrow holder/bow rest from the 'Luba Kalundwe/shankadi' tribe - Africa - late 19th century. Franz Saeytydt Colonial Collection (Mons, Belgium, brought back early 20th century). Superb patina, figure w[...]

Period: 19th century

4 200 €
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Bamileke Chief's Seat, Cameroon XX

Bamileke stool decorated with rotating figures covered in copper and beaded on all sides. The top, in very good condition, is covered with small cowrie shells. Seats and stools are not only objects in[...]

Period: 20th century

650 €

Stone Lance, Baoule, Republic Of Ivory Coast, First Half Of The 20th Century

Slingshot with two heads joined together and sculpted with dexterity. It is carved with regular geometric patterns. Hardwood old honey patina, marks of use, good general condition of conservation, see[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €

Bronze Sculpture Of A Water Buffalo With Oxpecker Birds, 1960s

A stunning bronze sculpture of a water buffalo, sheltering her friendly oxpecker birds. Art from Benin: it's fabulous! Please take a close look at all our photos to see the details and its magnificent[...]

Period: 20th century

850 €

New Hebrides War Bows, Oceania. 19th Century

Two semi-reflex bows – New hebrides, late 19th century. Made from brown hardwood, these semi-circular bows feature an delicate semi-reflex profile and are finished with finely carved tips. These war w[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €
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Headdress, Ornament, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Oceania, 20 X 29 Cm

Rare forehead ornament made of braided plant fibers and "Nassae" shells collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. Worn during traditional ceremonies. Sold with a presentation base. Fiel[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Falasha Head Ethiopia, Aksum 400 To 700 Ad

FALASHA Head The face is elongated, the nose is linear and sculpted in relief. The eyes are modeled and represented by terracotta beads, and the mouth is drawn by a horizontal incision with hemmed lip[...]

Period: Before 16th century

1 650 €

Bamileke Pipe Case, Cameroon, Early 20th Century.

Pipe case depicting a dignitary seated on a throne. The face, deliberately disproportionate to the body, attracts all the attention. The eyes, forming a disc surrounded by a ring, accentuate the figur[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

2 Carved Bone Statuettes Including 1 Maternity, India 18 Or 19th Cty, Traces Of Polychromy

CIVILIZATIONSSuperb pendant of 2 bone carved small statues, one of which depicts a maternity.India, archaic and popular style18th or 19th centuryResidual traces of polychromy.Good condition and very n[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €

Fang Byeri Ntumu Reliquary Guardian, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, see photo Height: 70 cm Width: 22 cm Depth: 22 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide ship[...]

Period: 20th century

240 €

Chief Statue - Chokwe / Tshokwe, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, one arm glued back: see photo Height: 58 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 14 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World[...]

Period: 20th century

240 €

Kota Reliquary Guardian, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time: see photo Height: 59 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide ship[...]

Period: 20th century

280 €

Fang Reliquary Guardian, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, one arm glued back: see photo Height: 55 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 18€ World[...]

Period: 20th century

240 €

Songyé Statue, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time: see photo Height: 52 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and sending with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide shipp[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Large Nkisi Bakongo Fetish From Congo, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time: see photo Height: 64 cm Width: 21 cm Depth: 20 cm Serious packaging and sending with tracking. France: 18€ World: 25€ Worldwide shipp[...]

Period: 20th century

260 €

Ambrym Slit Drum Vanuatu Oceania Tribal Art

Carved from breadfruit wood (artocarpus altilis) The head is adorned with a headdress with several rows of pyramidal-pointed serrations, with bulging oval eyes under the chin. Two pig teeth are carved[...]

Period: 20th century

4 200 €

Seat/stool Of The 'luba' Tribe Of Congo - Africa - 19th Century

Seat/stool of the 'Luba' tribe of the Congo - Africa - 19th centuryIn a style known with similar examples in the archive of Guy Van Rijn.Provenance:-Salesrooms: Gros & Delettrez, May 28, 1983-Gallery [...]

Period: 19th century

3 000 €
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Ethiopian Orthodox Necklace In Silver And Brass - Ethiopia, 20th Century

Ethiopian Orthodox necklace in silver and brass - Ethiopia, 20th centuryNecklace made up of an Orthodox cross in openwork and chiseled brass and four kinds of silver beads in round, rectangular, trian[...]

Period: 20th century

170 €
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Statue Byeri Ntumu?, Origin Unknown, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 31.5 cm Width: 9.5 cm Depth: 9.5 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for[...]

Period: 20th century

160 €

Baoulé Statue?, Origin Unknown, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 39 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 10 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for any[...]

Period: 20th century

140 €

Double-faced Crest Of Idoma From Nigeria, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 15.5 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 7 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for any[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Byeri Fang Statue From Gabon With His Headdress, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Superb and rare complete Byeri Fang reliquary from Gabon with its headdress, patinated mid-weight wood, total height: 75 cm, good condition, careful packaging and tracking. France: €15, World: €20, Wo[...]

Period: 20th century

380 €

Songyé Statue, Senufo, Origin Unknown, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

DOCTOR REDOR COLLECTION. Good condition Height: 44 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 11 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide shipping. We are at your disposal for any[...]

Period: 20th century

90 €

Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Carved Drum (Ngoma) – Luba-Maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic of CongoWood, hideHeight: 34 cmA finely carved kelp-shaped drum with a cylindrical foot and rounded body, surmounted by a hide membrane f[...]

Period: 20th century

750 €
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Ebony And Silver Necklace Called Glâda - Mauritania, Early 20th Century

Ebony and silver necklace called Glâda - Mauritania, early 20th centuryA very beautiful example of a traditional necklace of Mauritanian women from the early 20th century. It is composed of 20 ebony w[...]

Period: 20th century

390 €
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Dogon, Mali, Very Ancient Game Of Awale

Awale game Mali, Dogon culture, 19th century or earlierHeavy, very eroded wood.H. 63 cmThis very old and rare awale game has the particularity of having been hollowed out in the parts located between [...]

Period: 19th century

1 100 €

Orthodox Silver Hand Cross Called Yaegg Masqal - Ethiopia, Early 20th Century Or Earlier

Orthodox silver hand cross called Yaegg Masqal - Ethiopia, early 20th century or earlier. Chiseled and openwork silver cross. Height 22cm Width 8cm Weight 103gr

Period: 19th century

220 €
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Tchokwé Female Statuette, Democratic Republic Of Congo / Angola.

Female statuette seated on a throne with rectangular legs. The rounded belly is decorated with scarifications, the hands with tapered fingers rest on the thighs in a posture of authority. Her face has[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Ceremonial Dan Spoon, Ivory Coast, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, see photo Height: 56 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide ship[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Bulu Or Boulou Monkey Mask, Cameroon, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Good condition: wear due to time, see photo Height: 42 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 14 cm Serious packaging and shipping with tracking. France: 15€ World: 20€ Worldwide ship[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €

Luba Hemba Statue, Collection Of Doctor Jean Redor.

Luba Hemba statue COLLECTION OF DOCTOR REDOR. Good condition, just a slight lack at the back of the headdress: see photo Height: 49 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 13 cm Serious packaging and sent with trackin[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €
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Guro Mask Ivory Coast Topped With A Female Statuette With A Dark Patina

Mask from Ivory Coast in the typical style of sculptors of the Gouro ethnic group, the style is singular with the mouth, the small teeth, the long and slender nose like the half-open eyes. This narrow[...]

Period: 20th century

440 €

Masquette

Painted wooden mask, mid-20th century. Base.

Period: 20th century

350 €

Fiber Figure, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Oceania, Primitive Arts, Spirit Figure, 43 Cm

Strange figure made of plant fibers and recycled string collected in the village of Mendi in Papua New Guinea. This type of figure is said to refer to a bush spirit. Ethnic object sold with a display [...]

Period: 20th century

330 €

Painted Bark, Kwoma Ethnic Group, Papua New Guinea, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art

Particularly aesthetic painted bark, collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inner faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Songye Kifwebe mask. Light wood with linear scarifications, rectangular mouth and triangular nose. Note a slight burning smell coming from the dark parts. Democratic Republic of Congo, ex. Zaire Heavy[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Kanak War Spear, New Caledonia

Monoxyl war lance made of fire-blackened brown wood. This powerful Kanak weapon features a rare, three-centimeter-wide, leaf-shaped monoxyl point. This point, engraved with horizontal lines across its[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Ivory Coast - Dan - Ebony Mask -

Ivory Coast - Dan - Ebony mask - Black and red patina, traces of white paint, cotton fiber braid, shell on the chin -

Period: 20th century

500 €

Congo Sickle Weapon, Early 20th Century

Sickle weapon, very old wrought iron. Wooden handle with beautiful patina of age. In a family since the beginning of the 20th century. CONGO early 20th century.

Period: 20th century

140 €

Small Dogon Ritual Bronze - Anthropomorphic - Early 20th Century

This figurine, made using the lost wax technique, has an interesting patina of use. Filiform, elegant, and powerful, it presents an antique style. Early 20th century.

Period: 20th century

160 €
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Mambila Couple

Cameroon – Nigeria, early 20th century Carved wood, beautiful patina of use. Height: 39cm. Presented as a pair, these two Mambila statues with their unique aesthetic are distinguished by their ovoid s[...]

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Kuba Lele / Bashilele Mask. First Art.

KUBA LELE / BASHILELE MASK, DRC Magnificent polychrome cephalomorphic LELE or BASHILELE mask. Brown wood with natural polychrome pigments and hammered copper. Early 20th century. Ex-Peter LOEBARTH col[...]

Period: 20th century

3 500 €

Calabash, Luguru, Coast Of Tanzania.

Medicine gourd with its original stopper, carved with a Mwana Hiti figure in the form of a female bust holding a receptacle in her hands. The face, with wide-open eyes, gives it an intense expression.[...]

Period: 20th century

260 €

Musical Hammer, Baoulé, Republic Of Ivory Coast.

Musical hammer, carved on the upper part of a circular arc, decorated with a stylized bird. The head, with its tapered beak, plunges towards the ground and extends into a sagittal crest that balances [...]

Period: 20th century

190 €

Ritual Rattle, Luba, Democratic Republic Of Congo.

Ritual rattle topped with a Janus head resting on a ring-shaped neck. The two faces, with sober and expressive features, dominate a sculpted handle. The lower part is composed of two large spheres of [...]

Period: 20th century

270 €

Ibedji Yoruba, Nigeria, Late 19th – Early 20th Century.

Female Ibeji presented nude, standing on a circular pedestal, resting on powerful and disproportionate feet. The arms are detached from the body, the hands resting on the hips, the shoulders straight.[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Title: Bankoni Statuette Mali 13th-15th Century Red Ochre Terracotta Africa Tribal Art

Bankoni Mali Statuette 13th-15th century Ochre terracotta The statuette represents a seated female figure, the legs represented in two rounded volumes, the thickness suggesting the idea of kneeling. T[...]

Period: Before 16th century

3 500 €
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Bankoni Statuette Mali 13th-15th Century Red Ochre Terracotta Africa Tribal Art

Bankoni Mali Statuette 13th-15th century Red ochre terracottaThe statuette represents a seated female figure, the legs represented in rounded volumes, the thickness suggesting the idea of kneeling. Th[...]

Period: Before 16th century

2 000 €
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Studded Tribal Mask - Dan-guéré. Ivory Coast Africa

Dan-Guéré. (Ivory Coast) Old dancer mask Oval face with a rounded forehead sculpted with geometric lines joining the mouth and nostrils, Covered with bronze trading nails. Rests on a black lacquered m[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €
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Anthropomorphic African Canes Ceremonies Command Dignitary Attributes Chief Collection

2 Carved Canes from Black Africa. Dignitary's Batons, attributes of power and command. Good overall condition with very slight wear. Anthropomorphic sculptures. 1940/1950's. Collection Colissimo Shipp[...]

Period: 20th century

730 €
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Dogon Lock Of Mali (bandiagara Cliffs)

Dogon lock from Mali (Bandiagara cliffs) A beautiful and old stylized lock. Dogon, Mali Wood, iron, beautiful patina of use. H.: 38 cm without the base delivered with base Provenance: Collection of Je[...]

Period: 20th century

430 €

Native American Rituals 1746 Original Prints

Rituals of Native Americans 1746Set of 34 pages 72 original prints38 cm x 25 cmStains, minor tears, plate 97 hole, foldingsDavid Herrliberger After :Bernard Picart (1673-1733)  French engraver who spe[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

Trélazé Slate Coffee Tables

Pair of slate guéridons from Trélazé. Slate. France. Early 20th century. 75 x 59 x 59 cm (29.5 x 23.2 x 23.2 in).This pair of slate guéridons relate to the Trélazé region in western France, which was [...]

Period: 20th century

3 200 €

Ghana Fantasy Doll

Akuaba Fante Ghana doll, honey patina provenance the Henri and Sylvia Gygax collection in Belgium

Period: 20th century

350 €

Lobi Stone Figure Burkina Faso

Lobi bateba  stone figure with ritual projections and deep patina   provenance  collection Sylvia and Henri gygax 

Period: 20th century

450 €

Luba Doll Rdc

rare luba doll rdcdeep use patinaprovenance Sylvia and henri Gigax  Belgiumahdrc under number 0221216

Period: 20th century

900 €

Nyishi Indian Warrior Hornbill Hat, 19th/20th Century.

Indian Nyishi warrior hornbill hat, 19th/20th century. A fine example of a warrior headdress from the remote tribal regions of northeastern India, woven from rattan strips, which have acquired a beaut[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Fetish Kafigueledio Senoufo

Rare Senufo Fire-breathing fetish in carved wood Removable head Total height 33cm Semi-hard wood speckled with white and red circles In the book by Mr Massa and Mrs Dewé a similar piece is reproduced [...]

Period: 20th century

2 500 €
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Yoruba Gelede Mask

Yoruba mask from the Gèlèdé ritual society, originating from the Oyo region of Nigeria, depicting a face with a feminine headdress. The Gèlèdé society is a matriarchal society celebrating the power of[...]

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Large Carved Wooden Pestle, Indo-pacific, Early 20th Century

Large carved wooden pestle, Indo-Pacific, early 20th century. Slots. 93 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, items published on Proantic are not exhi[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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