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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Big cult figure called "Yena" collected in the Upper Sepik area in Papua New Guinea. Kwoma people. Yena figures are linked to the cult of yam. They are placed above a large pile of tubers during the f[...]
Lele or Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Vessel
Democratic Republic of Congo, Mid-20th Century
Wood, carved and incised H: 14.5 cm
This striking anthropomorphic vessel originates from the Lele or ne[...]
Rare jaw harp made of bamboo and plant fibers collected in the Washkuk Mountains region of Papua New Guinea. Base available upon request only. 25 x 3.5cm / €140 including shipping.
Rare Malagan dance mask collected on the Tabar Islands in Papua New Guinea. This mask, called "Tatanua," represents a person's soul and is used in commemoration ceremonies. These relatively light wood[...]
Small "yena" cult figure collected in the village of Nagri in Papua New Guinea (Nokuma ethnic group). The yena figure is associated with the first ceremony organized to celebrate the yam harvest (a cy[...]
An old canoe prow from the Murik Lakes area in Papua New Guinea. A sculpture depicting two stylized zoo-anthropomorphic faces typical of this region at the mouth of the Sepik River. Wood worn by time [...]
Rectangular stool with a handle at one end. The sides are decorated with geometric friezes. Wood with a crusty sacrificial patina (missing in places). H. 20 cm - W. 40 cm Baoulé people, Ivory Coast Mi[...]
Dan Mask with Inset Metal Teeth – Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia
Mid–20th Century or Earlier
Wood, Metal Inlay
Height:22 cm, width 13 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, Europe
This striking Dan mask, ca[...]
Nayarit Culture (200 BC – 300 AD) Large sculpture of a warrior Terracotta, traces of ancient polychromy, restored breaks Thermoluminescence test (QED, 30/05/2023) provided to the purchaser Ex American[...]
Line holder from an Inuit kayak – Greenland Mid 20th century Carved wood and bone, with indigenous restorations Dimensions: 19.5 x 40 x 42 cm Price: €950
Old pestles – Polynesia Probable origin: Marquesas and Hawaii Old inventory number in red paint Beautiful old patina, chips and losses From left to right: €300 / €400 / €550
Set of Kap Kaps, MicronesiaBeautiful patinas, First half of the 20th centuryfrom left to right: Kap Kap from the Solomon Islands, Shell (tridacna) with frigate bird motifs, Price: €950 Kap Kap, New Ir[...]
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