Superb Dogon monkey mask with a very refined, cubist design, height 33 cm, good condition. This mask which has a significant crusty patina is undoubtedly an altar mask, certain masks in fact after hav[...]
Large statue Hampatong Borneo Indonesia. These statues which stood in the villages often had a protective purpose, here it is obviously for the purpose of celebrating fertility and male power. She has[...]
HOBAM (Nicolas) - Four years of clandestine struggle in Lorraine (History of the "Lorraine Movement"). Nancy, Chez l'auteur, 1948; in-8, XV + 415 pp., paperback. Nicolas Hobam is the creator of the “L[...]
Large goldenberg compass in stamped cast steel Length 55.5 cm Good condition! Purchase directly on the site with Paypal or by secure transfer worldwide Ref AP181
set of 6 Lyonnaise pétanque balls with nails Diameter 10 cm Good condition! Purchase directly on the site with Paypal or by secure transfer worldwide Ref AP181
Phuoc Lam, Very beautiful tobacco pot, in lacquered wood, Indochina, Lake landscape, As it is, there is a glued part and missing pipe hooks, High quality Indochinese work from the 50s/60s, Weight: 480[...]
Nice hairy or trench work, made in reclaimed brass, vintage early 20th century. This meticulous work of brassware represents a small oval planter set on four nicely cut legs. Lambrequin border enhan[...]
Booger mask Cherokee – USA
Rare Cherokee mask of the booger mask type
Provenance: Charles Ratton Gallery (1895-1986)
REGION: Oklahoma; USA
PERIOD: Late 19th century early 20th century
DIMENSION[...]
HOBAM (Nicolas) - Four years of clandestine struggle in Lorraine (history of the “Lorraine Movement”. Nancy, with the author, 1946; octavo, XVI-416 pp. + 12 pl. out of text, half-chagrin binding red, [...]
Private collection whose name will be communicated to the buyer.
These protection fetishes, called Nkisi, are among the most popular in Africa. They serve as mediators between gods and men. Large e[...]
Precision balance or professional trebuchet in metal, brass, wood and glass. The trebuchet is removable with its weights (missing the 1g weight) the brass trays have numerous verification hallmarks. S[...]
Terrestrial globe, drawn up by the geographer J.Forest*, Girard et Barrère Editeurs 17 19 rue de Buci in Paris, scale of 50,000,000, early 20th century.
Large Lwena Statuette ethnic group close to the Chockwe Beautifully sculpted headdress, unusually exaggerated by its size (they are generally smaller) and hollowed out at the back magical charge with [...]
Turtle pectoral – Plains Indians, USA
Pectoral ornament composed of a turtle shell decorated with glass beads and claws arranged on leather straps.
REGION: USA
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSION: 28 x[...]
Pectoral Adornment
Papua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Plant fibres and shells
47.5 cm long, 32 cm long
This breastplate necklace is made of plaited plant fibres decorated with a[...]
FACIAL MASK
Tchokwé culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 24 cm, length 15 cm
Thick copper alloy face mask made using the lost wax technique. [...]
First world war cane. It is finely carved with a crocodile eating a fish and a hand holding flowers and foliage, as well as the inscription “Souvenir de Verdun, 1917” and a pretty monogram “CA”. Sligh[...]
RITUAL SPOON
Gouro culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 28.5 cm, L 8 cm
An elegant wooden spoon with a large oval spoon and thre[...]
Anthropozoomorphic mask representing a spiritual ancestor, half man, half bird. Collected in the village of Sassoya in Papua New Guinea. Wood with traces of polychromy. Sold with a presentation base. [...]
Rare game board dating from the beginning of the 20th century and coming from a Burgundian café.
The oak top is decorated with a screen-printed mirror in the colors of the cards.
The object is i[...]
This mascot is old, no doubt about its age and authenticity. It is a beautifully crafted winged sphinx placed on an onyx support. It is in excellent state of conservation, we point out a small dent on[...]
HILAIRE (Camille) - Greeting card. Nancy, Jean-Pierre Couture, circa 1960; in-4, 2 lithographs of 165/230 mm format, in sheets. Greeting card made by Camille Hilaire for the antique dealer Jean-Pierre[...]
Large LULUWA statue in heavy carved and patinated wood, height 110 cm Figure of warrior leader having reached the highest degree of initiation, that of a leopard attested by the numerous insignia he w[...]
CEREMONIAL HELMET animated by a BIRD
Dogon culture, Mali
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 17 ; Diam. 17 cm
Small truncated cone-shaped ceremonial helmet surmounted by an avian fi[...]
Very beautiful coat of arms in painted sheet metal of the Spanish capital; Madrid. Domed sheet metal, remarkably fine workmanship, lacquered wood support and velvet lace. In very good condition, diame[...]
Important hunting trophy, elk antler 160 cm wide, 103 cm high, very decorative and impressive.
In good condition (curiosity object, taxidermy).
Period: Around 1950.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 103 x [...]
Old naturalization of a sturgeon mounted on a wooden pedestal, all arranged in a contemporary wood and glass display case. display case dimensions: width: 23 cm depth: 11.5 cm height: 15 cm sturgeon: [...]
This carved wooden cup is a pretty work of folk art, it is perfect as a pocket tray. It is chic and elegant, pleasing to the eye. Note a patina of use, wear and friction, it has been used. Our numerou[...]
Three superb Fang masks from Cameroon brought back in the 1960s. They are in excellent condition and very decorative. dimensions 33 cm x 22 cm. 36cm x 20cm. 42cm x 20cm
HÉRÉ (Emmanuel) - Castles, gardens and outbuildings in Lorraine. Paris, Léonce Laget, 1960; in-plano, approximately 80 plates, in a full lace-up publisher's folder. Reprint of the famous architectural[...]
Blackened wooden box with a lid with an openwork handle and a frieze decoration on the lower part. Slight lack, cracks, abrasion marks in places. Patina of use.
Height: 20 cm, diameter: 22 cm
Lozi p[...]
Microscope in metal and brass in its mahogany box signed Maurice Stiassnie 204 boulevard Raspail Paris from the early 20th century, in very good condition, some paint missing, sold with accessories, s[...]
Mexican skeleton in polychome carved wood Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century Piece from Mexico or Guatemala Removable arms Free and insured shipping to mainland France
Rare Baoulé sculpture from Ivory Coast representing a woman sitting on a stool putting on a bracelet on the opposite wrist with her right hand. Dark patinated medium-hard wood with a height of 48cm Ro[...]
HENRY (Jean-François) - Philippe de Gueldre, queen-duchess and poor lady. Briey, at the author's, 1947; in-8, XII-172 pp. + 11 pages, 3 fold-out genealogy tables out of text, navy blue half-morocco bi[...]
Exceptional marotte from the Roaring Twenties having belonged to the famous fashion designer Paul Poiret (1879-1944). Signed, dated. Wear visible on photos. Height 37 cms.
HALF FACE MASK
Probably Kuba culture, Congo RDC
First half of the 20th century
Small green copper alloy
H. 10.4; L. 15.2 cm
This half-mask features an angular nose flanked by two inverted op[...]
Rare and imposing initiation panel for the circumcision ceremony
symbolizing the flight of adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
Double face.
Made up of wood, plant materials, 6 boar teeth a[...]
Tobacco pot in black earthenware and decoration enhanced with fine gold. Some traces of use on the golden part of the lid without this affecting the aesthetics of the object. All in very good state of[...]
Low miniature sideboard, master, molded regional type, with two doors. Good condition. Width 31, length 52, Height 35cm.
- This item is for immediate purchase, payable by Paypal, we also accept ban[...]
Ideal for starting a cabinet of curiosities at a low price: Vintage stainless steel medical instruments from the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s from various brands: ‘france inox’, ‘medimex’, ‘lepine’, ‘g[...]
Smoking kit in black patinated steel representing a bird, a match holder fixed on its tail, its beak serving as a cigar cutter and holding an ashtray between its legs. Germany, circa 1900-1910 attribu[...]
Large statue of a Songye man (Congo) Large male effigy standing on a circular base, dressed in a raffia fabric loincloth, clutching his swollen abdomen with his hands, evoking the power of protection [...]
Ribbon cord, connected to a silver metal barrette, decorated with vine leaves, bunch of grapes and ending with a hook for hanging a tastevin. (Width 5 cm X 4 cm high)
Interesting specimen in fluid of a horse tenia ‘Taenia plicata’ in its original bubble glass frame in the Boubée style. Wear from use. Circa 1900.
Condition :
Specimen: perfect condition.
Fluid: [...]
Engraved wooden betel mortar collected from the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. Elderly and toothless people used this type of mortar to crush betel nuts (also called areca nuts) before chewing th[...]
We present for sale this articulated mannequin of exceptional size and superb patina. These mannequins were used by sculptors and painters for the attitudes to give to the characters of their creation[...]
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