Rare pair of Burmese amber earrings, Hkahku ethnic group, Sumprabum region near the Mali Hka river, Kachin province, late 19th early 20th century Burma, traces of wear, magnificent patina, weight 37 g[...]
Fan of the South Pacific seas, these models were used in the Samoa-Fiji and Tonga islands,
old label of provenance, this item was displayed in a school in Kortrijk with many other educational items, [...]
Knife/sword From The 'kota/mfinu' Tribe Of Gabon - Africa - End Of The 19th Century Beautiful blade, good quality in wrought iron. Ex. Belgian colonial collection
This rare wooden bed, measuring 220 cm, is an exceptional piece from the Highlands of Madagascar. The Merina, Betsileo, and Tanala populations are known for their ancient and elaborate sculptural trad[...]
We present for sale this interesting polychrome mask, which is from Burkina Faso of the BOBO people. The BOBOS are a West African population living mainly in the northwest of Burkina and also on the o[...]
Nigeria, Katsina culture, 19th century or earlier, very old and pretty classic terracotta head. The expressive face is made up of small round pierced eyes, a nose with flat nostrils and a barely outli[...]
Exceptional shield of the Ngombe / Doko tribe - Museum Quality 19th century
Tribe: Ngombe / Doko
Country: DR Congo
Very rare piece in almost perfect condition.
Exceptional piece and museum quality[...]
As089 - Opium Weights - Burma Set of 9 bronze opium weights representing Tomyin, the famous lion horse from Myanmar mythology. REGION: Burma MATERIAL: Bronze PERIOD: 19th century HEIGHT: 6 cm (for the[...]
AS087 - Dha - Shan, Myanmar - Burma Myanmar is populated mainly by Buddhists but on its borders, there are still some animist populations such as the Shan in the east of the country. The Shan are know[...]
The tsakli (or "tsakalis") is a Tibetan miniature painting used as an initiation card in Buddhist rituals and for training monks. An inscription in black ink on the back of the card identifies the dei[...]
Our elegant kriss handel features a seated figure with hands on its knees.
A beautiful hairstyle goes down her back.
The frequent grip of the weapon has blured a part of the face, given the wood a b[...]
Our rare small model of kriss handle was probably fitted to a woman's weapon.
It presents the figure of a demon, made using a sheet of metal embossed on a core.
Very good condition, an old accident [...]
Bembe drum player – Democratic Republic of Congo
Statue representing a male character playing a large drum.
Wood with black-brown patina.
REGION: DRC
MATERIAL: wood
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSIO[...]
Important Dulong Rice Cup
Toraja culture, island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
Late 19th century
Wood and bone
H. 41.5 ; Diameter 24 cm
(old accident)
Monoxyle bowl with an orange patina on a pe[...]
Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya people of South / Bumali / Njem
Region: Central African Republic / Congo
Length = 65 cm
Period: 19th century (1880-1900)
Perfect condition
Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure
People: Dogon
Country: Mali
Period: 19th century / Early 20th century
L[...]
Ancient Spear Fiji Islands - Samoa - Tonga - Art Oceania - Melanesia Museum piece!!! Period: 19th Century Length: 220 cm Hardwood: patina of use Very good condition / traces of use
Weight for Weighing Gold Powder depicting a maternity: a woman stands holding a pestle in her hands and carrying her child on her back. The scene rests on a rectangular base.
Akan culture, Ghana an[...]
Statuette Depicting A Female Character sitting cross-legged, holding a small gourd in his right hand.
Dogon culture, Mali
19th century or earlier
Copper alloy
H. 7.2 cm, length 5.2 cm
N[...]
Statuette Depicting a Female Character wearing several buns and a large necklace, seated on a large openwork throne.
Niger Valley
Circa 1900
Copper alloy
H. 7 ; L 3.8 cm
N°207
Rare and beautiful stone axe, Native American from Quebec made in the 19th century, from former collection of Doctor D before 1910 (chinon Herbelin sale April 2015) it was used for cutting down small [...]
Plains Indian club of the gunstock type with three blades.
The handle is made of hardwood, it is engraved with a light guilloche pattern along its entire length.
REGION: Sioux, Lakota, USA
MATERI[...]
Huge so-called slave bracelet or bronze coin, dimensions: Height 13 cm diameter 17 cm weight 4.7 kg beautiful patina. decorated on its entire surface ... For any information 0778337598
EARLY ARTS AFRICAN ARTS SCULPTURES BANTU CULTURE LEGA PEOPLE DRC/SOUTH KIVU CENTRAL AFRICA LUKUNGU MINIATURE MASK CARVED BONE EARLY 20TH CENTURY Physiognomy typical of the aesthetics of Lukungu Lega m[...]
Large antique bird knife of the Kota people type osele/musele onzil Gabon Tribe: Kota Country Gabon Period: Late 19th / early 20th century. Dimensions: 36.5 cm Very good / Perfect condition Museum qua[...]
Ancient sculpture with superb patina. Height 56.5 cm. Removable base 10 x 20 cm.
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D'autres objets d’Asie : www.lecentrevilleantiq[...]
Our small model of lime spatula is carved on each side of its handle with a stylized hornbill head.
Traces of lime are visible on his spatula. Mint condition.
Massim region, Trobriand Islands, Papua[...]
It is a knife, a rare weapon of war, called Tautau Kautete it is a "charged" object which comes from the country where the shaman dictates his law it is tiger shark teeth pierced and tied around a fla[...]
Shield of the Plains Indians
Dance shield, cut from buffalo skin, and covered with symbolic motifs. On the left side are the lines of a river and a very small medicine ring is attached; on the other [...]
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 T
ribe: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu
A unique museum piece
DR Congo
Period: 19th Century - ca 1900
Length: 56 c[...]
CHURINGA animated by SIX RAYING figures
Aboriginal culture, Western Australia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and pigments
Length: 77.5 cm; Width: 10.5 cm
Exceptional large Sirige mask, it is said that they represent the Dogon storey houses with the openings, it is 2.10 m high and was perhaps even higher an element that could be attached to the top, but[...]
Ancient Bembe statuette from Congo, presenting a standing ancestor, a stick in his hand.
Its belly features fine graphic scarifications in relief. Its eyes are encrusted with two white pearls.
This [...]
Dance Drum – Plains Indians, USA
Large Crow Drum.
The drum was constructed of skin stretched over a wooden cylinder and is hand painted with geometric patterns.
From the former collection of David [...]
Jaguar Head Nail Or Tenon
Chavín culture style, Peru
Limestone
H. 15, L 16, Thickness 15 cm
Also known as a "nailed head" or cabeza clava, this sculpture is reminiscent of the architectural nail[...]
Old Tutsi Basket Type Ibeseke/Igiseke - Rwanda / Burundi
Very rare / A superb piece of exceptional quality and aesthetics African basketry
Late 19th / Early 20th century
Height: 24.5 cm
Perfect co[...]
Portrait of a young girl with her hand placed on her mother's shoulder, South Africa.
The albumen print is mounted on a carte de visite with the label of the studio Crewes & Sons.
Charles F. Crewe[...]
Pulley Stirrup With Anthropozoomorphic Face
Baoulé Gouro culture, Ivory Coast
Late 19th century
Wood with red patina
H. 18 cm, L 5 cm
This monoxyle wooden loom pulley is finely decorated with [...]
This mandao saber hilt is characteristic of Dayak art.
t is made from deer antler entirely carved with interlacing. Its base is covered with a braid of plant fibers. Mint condition, with no defects.
[...]
Cheyenne whip – USA
Beautiful Cheyenne whip composed of a caribou bone handle engraved with simple patterns and two large horsehair braids.
The handle is decorated with a circular piece of leather[...]
Combat Club Called Gata
Fiji Islands, Melanesia
19th century
Hardwood with glossy patina
Length : 90 cm
(traces of use)
Identifiable by its "rifle butt" shape, this monoxyle wooden puzzle has[...]
Probably a parade weapon, this glaive cast in one piece is decorated with patterns made by engraving short hatchings. The padded leather pommel has old repair stitching with very patinated thread. T[...]
Lega Bwami Statue – Democratic Republic of Congo An anthropomorphic figure surmounting an animal. His body is covered in perforations.Statue sculpted for the purpose of being used by one or more offic[...]
Iroquois Hat – USA
Very beautiful Iroquois hat embroidered with beads representing birds and floral motifs.
REGION: USA
MATERIAL: Fabric, beads.
PERIOD: Late 19th century
DIMENSION: 8cm x 13cm[...]
Rare Fragment de barava du 19 eme siècle .
Les objets façonnés à partir de la coquille du Tridacne géant (bénitier fossile) étaient prisés par de nombreux peuples mélanésiens.
L'art de travaille[...]
Rare cane with pommel carved tiger devouring a woman with trace of red polychrome, Lisu tribe northern Burma, early 19th century, Burma. unique piece. The symbolism of the tiger devouring a woman in t[...]
Old maternity statue From the Tshokwe / Chokwe or Lwena Tribe - Dr Congo African Art Angola - Late 19th / Early 20th century
Tribe: Tshokwe / Chokwe or Lwena
Country of origin: DR Congo or Angola
L[...]
Old horn libatory cup. Very beautiful goblet measuring 11.5cm in height. African work from the end of the 19th century. Probably from Ethiopia. Very good condition
This statuette is decorated with Cupid whose eyes are hidden by a scarf. This Cupid has a chocolate patina, from the 19th century, beautifully made. It is in good state of conservation, note chips on [...]
Pendant representing a character symbolically leaning on a crescent moon Bronze sold with its base Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.6 cm Lobi Burkina Faso late 19th century Sold with certificate of authenticity f[...]
Amulet animated by TWO PAIRS OF PETS standing, elbows crossed, hands resting on their respective thighs and feet with individual toes resting on a trapezoidal base animated by an undulating median fri[...]
A CEREMONIAL BELL with four slightly curved sides. One of the sides is animated by a stylised face consisting of a pair of eyes, a triangular nose and a mouth, a knob grip ring, a brain incised with t[...]
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