Mexican knife from the late 19th century. Black and brown horn handle, with bronze guard and pommel. The pommel is finely carved in the shape of a condor's head, a symbol of strength and freedom. Acco[...]
"Garra" mask collected in the village of Wagu in the Hustein Mountains area in Papua New Guinea. Garra masks represent the spirits of the bush and elderly people. The hooks represent hornbill beaks, [...]
Baoulé ancestor statue, he is seated on his throne, holding his beard with one hand (symbol of wisdom) and holding the primordial egg in the other, beautiful old natural wood patina, beautiful scarifi[...]
Superb little Baoulé Bronze mask, height 22 cm, used condition with a beautiful old natural oxidation patina. These masks served as "advertising" for the blacksmiths, they were hung in the hut as proo[...]
Authentic Kuba Wooden HeadrestDemocratic Republic of Congo, Early 1900sHand-carved hardwood with incised geometric motifsDimensions: heigth 14 cm, width 18 cm Description:A rare and finely carved Kuba[...]
TRIBAL ART-AFRICAN ART-PRIMARY ARTS-SCULPTURE FEMALE STATUETTE FERTILITY LUBA ETHNICITY SOLID WOOD 20TH CENTURY DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Female fertility statuette in solid carved wood from the Lu[...]
Superb large Ubanga Nyama Lengola statue from CongoSolid wood with a crusty patina in placesRemains of colored pigmentation of small round spotsThe large Lengola veneration statues are known as Ubanga[...]
Ceremonial hut doorframe collected in the Maprik area, Abelam ethnic group, in Papua New Guinea. Sculpture depicting a typical character from this region topped with a headdress. Evocation of hornbill[...]
This Vuvi mask impresses with its expressive style and graphic power. Carved entirely from wood, it features an open mouth revealing a row of pointed teeth, emphasizing a powerful expressiveness. The [...]
This Songye-Luba statue, arms raised to the sky, exudes a striking symbolic force. At its center, an engraved circular disc brings together motifs that appear to be powerful symbols: a crescent moon, [...]
A refined example of African tribal art: a vintage wooden milk vessel known as Ekyanzi, traditionally used by the Bahima people of southwestern Uganda. Expertly carved from dense hardwood, the vessel [...]
Authentic object from the early 20th century, when Melanesia was still only visited by explorers and scientists. Origin Sepik, (it is a river along which live the iatmul, or crocodile men). Papua is p[...]
Statuette of a Spirit Wife, known as Blolo BlaBaule Culture, Côte d’Ivoire, late 19th – early 20th centuryWoodHeight: 36 cmProvenance:Private collectionComparable works:Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques [...]
Antique female statuette, Ibedji Yoruba, Nigeria; carved wood with a beautiful patina of age. The female figure is firmly planted on short legs, arms at her sides, square shoulders, a wide-mouthed fac[...]
Old African statuette; Bedji, Yoruba, Nigeria, depicting a breastfeeding woman, represented in a sitting position on her heels, she presses her breast in a breastfeeding gesture, she is adorned with a[...]
Old wooden waka sona male statuette with a body and face adorned with thick scarifications. The hairstyle is finely chiseled in an imposing bun, as are the scarifications on the neck, abdomen and back[...]
Pair of beautiful old statuettes depicting a couple of standing figures with their hands resting on their abdomen in front of the navel, the neck decorated with an amulet for the male figure, and the [...]
The ody mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. "There are as many od[...]
Lightweight shield reserved for teenagers or adults in certain circumstances. They offer protection against bow arrows. This item is still in use. Wild pig skin and bamboo. Beautiful patina and native[...]
Wooden atlatl spear thrower with a fuller. It has white bone elements riveted to both ends. The distal piece has a bone tenon, used to hold the rear of the projectile (like an assegai) before throwing[...]
Beautiful patina of use for this ancient mask called "Brag" referring to the mythical male spirit called "Parak". The Parak spirit is linked to initiation ceremonies as well as hunting. He is supposed[...]
Carnival mask from the Igbira people of Nigeria. It features a cubic face with round eyes and mouth inlaid with red seeds, a characteristic aesthetic of the Benue people of Nigeria, and surrounded by [...]
Kwoma pottery used in a fertility cult related to the yam harvest and used as a ceremonial flute. Collected in the village of Mino in Papua New Guinea. The shape of this pottery is reminiscent of the [...]
French collection of African art. About sixty ethnic groups populate the Ivory Coast, including the Baoulé, in the center, Akans from Ghana, people of the savannah, practicing hunting and agriculture [...]
The Ody Mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. This example is made [...]
This is a remarkable stone-headed war club, nicknamed a "skull cracker," dating from the 19th century, from the Lakota Sioux. The club is 40 cm long and has a broad, 13 cm stone head wrapped in thick [...]
Impressing totem of Kwoma ceremonial house. This type of totem is attached horizontally, figures facing downwards, to the framework of the ceremony houses called "Haus Tambaran". Here, two minja figur[...]
Antique DAN mask from the early 20th century. African Tribal Art. Solid wood with a beautiful black patina. Dimensions: Length: 22.3 cm. Width: 13.2 cm. Depth: 6.7 cm max. Origin: former Dauphiné coll[...]
Painted bark collected in the Washkuk hills in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inner faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses and represent in an a[...]
Wooden male figure, standing in a dynamic posture, his eyes encrusted with glass. The half-open mouth, the assertive gesture of the right hand, and the dark residue visible on the neck and torso refer[...]
A stylized animal mask, carved from wood and adorned with long, vertical horns. Its surface, covered with a natural red pigment, and its decorative raised dots suggest a strong ritual function. This t[...]
Spectacular mask with an expressive face, surrounded by a beard of wood and fibers, topped with a textile headdress decorated with cowrie shells. It comes from the Guéré people (Wé group), settled in [...]
This wooden mask, with its pure, symmetrical lines, is typical of the Kwele style. Called a Gong, it is distinguished by its oval shape, domed forehead, triangular nose, and stylized crescent mouth. T[...]
A refined mask with smooth, symmetrical features, embodying the ideal of beauty according to the Punu of southern Gabon. The face, covered in white kaolin, symbolizes the world of the ancestors. The h[...]
Painted bark collected in the Washkuk Mountains region of Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inner faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses and repres[...]
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 houses and represent in[...]
Facial mask carved in a refined style, with harmonious features: half-closed eyes, thin mouth, diamond-shaped frontal scarifications, and a typical high headdress called mukuyi. The horizontal line th[...]
A male statue with a rigid, concentrated posture, arms folded over the torso and bent legs. This figure was used to hold the bones of ancestors, preserved in relic boxes or baskets called byeri. Carve[...]
Wooden mask with an elongated face, characterized by a protruding nose, a geometric mouth, and two large vertical protrusions. This type of mask is typical of the Dogon, a people of central Mali known[...]
A ceremonial mask with a powerful expression, adorned with frontal horns, side rope braids, and polychrome areas. Typical of the Wé (Guéré) peoples of western Ivory Coast, this type of mask embodies a[...]
A prestigious stool carved from a single block of wood, carried by a kneeling female figure, her arms raised supporting the seat. This iconic posture of Luba art symbolizes the central role of women i[...]
Composed of two flat spiral discs connected by a curved axis, this wrought iron coin is a traditional Banda currency. Its name often refers to its evocative shape: "snake money" or "spiral bracelet", [...]
Impressive Vanuatu slit drum made of breadfruit. Very decorative totem sculpture for indoor or outdoor display. Circa mid-20th century, beautiful patina of use. Dimensions: H 380 x W 47 x D 54 cm. No [...]
This Luba male statue is depicted in a dignified posture, his hands resting on his stomach, a gesture that may evoke interiority, speech, or spiritual authority. Under the chin, a repetitive sculpted [...]
This Mambila statue is distinguished by its hair made of small wooden sticks stuck into its skull, a strong visual signature of this tradition. The figure is depicted with hands clasped in front of it[...]
This statue depicts Medoko Kakungu, an emblematic figure of the Yaka or Suku cultures, known for his role in initiation and social discipline rituals. Depicted with an oversized head, inflated or exag[...]
Ritual statue of the Ewe of Togo representing a woman. This type of statue was used in ancestor worship and was kept on indoor altars. The object has a missing left foot but has no restoration. This s[...]
Senufo mask. A slit at the top, see photos. Height: 39 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, items published on Proantic are not exhibited at the Sain[...]
Initiation mask of the Songye of Congo. Called "Kifwebe" (mask), it is a female mask, it has a prognate mouth and a cubic nasal bridge, two arc-shaped eyes highlighted in black, with a slight crest, a[...]
HEADMASTERPlains Indians, North America First half of 20th century Wood, stone, hide, horsehair and beadsLength: 50 (without horsehair); L.: 17 cmInstrument featuring a wooden handle covered with skin[...]
Bamiléké beaded mask Dense wood, beads and cowrie shells. 20th century. Cameroon, Grassland region, Bamiléké ethnic group Approx. 45 x 28 cm - €270 - The Bamiléké ethnic group has developed a unique k[...]
Rare painted bark collected in the Blackwater area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings decorate the inner roofs of ceremonial houses, forming a magnificent mosaic. Sago palm bark and natural pigments[...]
African Chokwe mask from Angola. Female mask worn by men who imitate the seductive young woman through suave dances. The face is aesthetic. Numerous scarifications are visible and have a very specific[...]
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