This Senufo female wooden statue represents a slender, standing figure with stylized and refined features. She sports a high hairstyle, half-closed eyes and a marked chest, a symbol of fertility. The [...]
The Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva has a similar copy: see photo. COLLECTION OF DOCTOR REDOR. Height: 47 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The year[...]
COLLECTION OF DOCTOR REDOR. Height: 47 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with art. [...]
Mino-type ceremonial spear thrower collected in the Middle Sepik area in Papua New Guinea. The Mino is used during traditional dances marking the initiation of young men. These are highly symbolic cer[...]
Mask resembling a figure called "Minja" of the Nokuma ethnic group. Minja figures are exhibited in the Haus Tambaran at the time of the yam harvest, a sacred tuber, a gift from the ancestors. This scu[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 37.5 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and wit[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 43 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 30 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
collection of doctor jean redor. height: 42 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
Hemba Luba statuette Democratic Republic of Congo Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 28.5 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have not [...]
Fish HookInuit culture, Bering Sea, marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between northeast Russia and AlaskaAround 1900Bone, iron and copper H.: 12 ; L.: 1.9 cmCarved bone hook with iron barb. Ref : 554[...]
Fish HookInuit culture, Bering Sea, marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between northeast Russia and AlaskaAround 1900Bone, iron and copperH.: 12 ; L.: 1.4 cmMarine ivory hook carved with a geometric no[...]
Fishhook called TugtujartogInuit culture, West Coast of the ArcticAround 1900Marine ivory, lead and ironH.: 6.5 ; L.: 2.3 cmMarine ivory hook with iron barb and marine ivory shaft punctuated with inla[...]
Fish HookInuit culture, Bering Sea, marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between northeast Russia and AlaskaAround 1900Bone, iron and copperH.: 12 ; L.: 2.3 cmCarved bone hook with iron barb.Ref : 5549Te[...]
Three-pronged fish hookInuit, Bering Sea, marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between northeast Russia and Alaska19th century or earlierMarine ivoryH.: 10 ; L.: 4.3 cmCarved marine ivory hook with three[...]
FISHHOOKNootka or Makah? culture, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaAround 1900Brass and natural fibresH.: 10.5; W.: 8 cmBrass and vegetable fibre hook.Used for halibut fishing.Ref : 5547Text and phot[...]
FishhookNootka culture, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaLate 19th - early 20th centuryWood, bone and natural fibresH.: 15 ; L.: 9.5 cm(small old accident)Hook with wooden shank and bone barb.It was [...]
FishhookNootka or Makah culture, British Columbia19th centuryWood, iron and natural fibresH.: 13.5 ; L.: 7 cmThis hook has a wooden shank and an iron barb.It was used for halibut fishing.Ref : 5545Tex[...]
FishhookKwakiutl-Nootka culture, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaAround 1900Wood, iron and natural fibresH.: 16 ; L.: 11 cmThis hook has a wooden shank and iron barb.It was used for halibut fishing.[...]
FishhookAdmiralty Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New GuineaLate 19th - early 20th centuryWood, mother-of-pearl, natural resin and plant fibresH.: 35.2 ; W.: 9.2 cmWooden shaft with a notch at th[...]
FishhookGulf of Huon, Papua New Guinea19th century Bone and natural fibresLength: 10; Width: 3.5 cmComposed of two pieces of carved cetacean bone, the shaft and beard are held together by woven plant [...]
Deep-Sea Fish HookTonga Islands ?, Polynesia20th centuryWood and natural fibresH.: 51.5 ; L.: 11 cm(minor restoration)A large hook used for ruvettus fishing. It is made of wood carved to form a long s[...]
Hook for trolling lure called Ipa or AipaTonga Islands, Polynesia19th centuryWhalebone, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and natural fibresH.: 19 ; L.: 6.5 cmHook depicting a stylised fish whose body, c[...]
Octopus Lure Called Maka FekeTonga Islands, PolynesiaLate 19th - early 20th centuryHard stone, shells, wood and natural fibresH.: 23 ; W.: 6.5 cmThe literal translation of its name, maka feke, tells u[...]
Hook called MatauTokelau Islands, PolynesiaLate 19th - early 20th centuryWood and natural fibresH.: 38 ; L.: 19.5 cmWooden hook bent in two places to form the shank, barb and barb. The Tokelauans are [...]
FishhookMalaita Island, Solomon IslandsLate 19th - early 20th centuryMother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and natural fibresH.: 4 ; L.: 9.5 cmThe shaft and beard are a single piece of carved and curved tort[...]
Bonito Fishing HookMalaita Islands, Solomon Islands19th century or earlierTortoiseshellH. 7.7; L 1.8 cmMade from tortoiseshell, this hook has an indentation at the upper end of the shank, characterist[...]
FishhookMarshall Islands, Micronesia 19th centuryMother-of-pearl and natural fibresH.: 10.3 ; L.: 3 cmHook made from two pieces of mother-of-pearl: the thicker piece forms the shank, while the barb is[...]
King Figurine - Benin circa 1930. Copper/brass alloy - oxidation, small dents - Figurine belonging to the Ato ceremonial sketches. This was a highlight of Dahomey's annual customs. During this ceremon[...]
Copper with engraved motifs - patina and wear, micro shocks from use. This hammer is symbolic of the importance of tea in the Tuareg culture. This drink is in fact consumed eight to nine times a day, [...]
Copper - patina and wear, micro shocks from use. This hammer is symbolic of the importance of tea in the Tuareg culture. This drink is in fact consumed eight to nine times a day, its traditional prepa[...]
Copper - patina and wear, micro shocks from use - inlaid with silver motifs (low grade). First half of the 20th century. This hammer is symbolic of the importance of tea in Tuareg culture. This drink [...]
African statue, first half of the 20th century. A small crack on the base, good condition. Height: 45 cm. Sent by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, the objects p[...]
African Headrest/Neckrest From the 'Luba' Tribe of Congo - Africa - Late 19th Century. Superb sweating patina, rare model. Collection number on the base. Ex. Private collection, USA.
Rare and ancient Kota reliquary from Gabon Wood, copper, brass, bone and iron Height 42.5cm, width 19.5cm Albin and François CHAFFIN place this style of Kota in Group 8, subgroup 2 page 143 of their b[...]
Superb pair of statues representing a blolo bian man (brother or husband from the afterlife) in hardwood with a very beautiful deep shiny patina of use and crusty in places and a blolo bla woman (Sist[...]
Africa DRC - Lega mask in carved wood with pigment (kaolin) and raffia beard, Tribal patinaProvenance: Collected before 1955 by André Simoens, a great Belgian collector from Saint-Idesbald who spent h[...]
Axe with a blade spat out by a lion's mouth. The socket decorated with four double corded ribs ending in human heads, two animal heads at the ends. Bronze with green patina. Very well preserved. REGIO[...]
Large double wooden platter featuring a crocodile head at the top and engravings around the edge. This type of platter, now replaced by enamel bowls, was used as a culinary dish, particularly during f[...]
Large African statue (106 cm) in polychrome carved wood representing a standing woman with a generous belly and a cross-shaped scarification, most likely an Alusi deity, from the Igbo culture (Nigeria[...]
Finely carved inner part of coconut used as a ritual flute (four holes). Modulated tribal sounds with or without obstruction of the holes. Object reserved for dignitaries in working order. Fully chise[...]
Antique miniature African passport mask in polychrome ceramic /4. Beautiful polychromy of natural pigments. Dimensions: Length: 9.4cm. Width: 6.6cm. Depth: 5cm. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. Shipping for Fr[...]
This wooden monoxyle stool has a remarkably balanced design. The seat, with its curved base, is carved with four legs and an openwork central column where a deep crusty patina persists. Geometric dec[...]
This small wooden altar seat is covered with a thick, dry patina. The legs and base are striated with fine geometric decorations. Ivory Coast, Baoulé ethnic group. Early 20th century.Ex Vincent d'Alma[...]
Indian double-leaf door in Teak wood, entirely and richly carved, lacquered and gilded on the front, from Rajasthan and probably made during the second half of the 19th century.India - Second half of [...]
Sculpture of an idol representing a woman carrying a child terracotta Chupicuaro civilization 1000-100 BC Mexico Broken at the neck, the head has been glued back on, a crack is still visible Dimension[...]
Large glazed earthenware oil jug with three handles and a pouring spout. With a beautiful green glaze, discreetly decorated. From Beauronne Perigord, 18th century.
Polychrome wooden sculpture representing a stylized male figure, surmounted by a hornbill. Used in spirit houses for initiation or protection rites. REGION: Papua New Guinea MATERIAL: Wood, plant pigm[...]
Socketed axe formed by a curved blade spat out by a lion protome. Bronze with a crusty green and brown patina. Very well preserved. REGION: Iran, Luristan MATERIAL: Bronze PERIOD: 1st millennium BC (9[...]
Ex-French collection. The Bamana Ci Wara mask is a central element in the culture and spirituality of the Bambara, a people of West Africa, mainly settled in Mali. It is part of a ritual ensemble link[...]
Ceremonial belt worn during traditional ceremonies made of bamboo (frame), wood, plant fibers, and coconut husks. Collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Approx. 78x 46cm / €350 including[...]
Old drum stick used to strike these traditional instruments also called "Garamut". Animal head (opossum?) engraved on the upper part. Collected in the Sepik River Valley in Papua New Guinea. Very beau[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 38 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 35 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
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