Probably representing a crocodile. This divination instrument is covered on the lateral sides of the belly with oblique scarifications in the shape of lozenges of reddish-brown hue as well as on the j[...]
Decor small oblique rectangles, striated and entangled. This cephalomorphous wine cup rests on a small ring-shaped foot. The features of the face are beautiful and very finely carved. The patina is be[...]
Stylized and triangular. It has been reduced to a few essential elements: the eyes, the nose, the mouth. The surface is smooth and accentuates the majesty of the work. Three holes are due to wear and [...]
Representing a stylized character, only the head with a broad bilobed hairstyle and torso, customize the whistle. There are no legs or arms. Wood, beautiful patina slightly lustrous. Small crusts in d[...]
Amulet with human head. Body conical, a hole is made in the neck to pass a cord. The shape is slightly curved. Ivory (warthog or hippopotamus). Good state of conservation. No restoration. South-East o[...]
Mushroom type wooden body decorated with small carvings below the collar, vaguettes. Handle surrounded by braided vegetable fibers and fabric with gaps, visible in the photos. Kanak New Caledonia, XIX[...]
Colombian terracotta statue probably a divinity of the so-called Valdivia culture, pre-Columbian culture of the present Ecuador that can be traced back to the 4th millennium BC. Statuette dated about [...]
This Ibeji statue is part of the cult of twins among the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
The Yoruba regard the twins as gifts from heaven; they are the children of the god of thunder, as so o[...]
Central America, set of 7 ethnic objects relating to weaving: A comb, two cattails, three needles, a shuttle. All presented in a plexiglass frame with compartments. Around 1970, from a Belgian collect[...]
Emile Appay 1876-1935
End Du Cap Corse Watercolor signed lower right
Appay Charles Émile was born June 2, 1876 in St. Justr (Eure) but spent his childhood in Paris in the 15th district. His father w[...]
Pairs of statues in the country Asmat Outstanding pieces, museum quality. these statues were guarding the house of a leader. The woman is an object to pound sago (palm), man or a hunting weapon of war[...]
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