A very pretty little handcrafted bronze statuette from Cotonou, Benin, Benin, Dahomey, Africa. It depicts a lion, hyena, or other predator holding prey in its mouth—a sheep, an antelope, etc. The bron[...]
Rare and very beautiful African bronze sculpture, handcrafted in Dahomey, Benin. Lost-wax bronze, gilded, brown, and pink, highly detailed, mounted on a rectangular dark wood base. Vintage 20th centur[...]
Superb, imposing decorative sculpture of Venus, a nude female torso, in glazed and signed light brown stoneware with a sandblasted texture. Section from the breast to the upper thighs. Signed JMB, art[...]
A very beautiful handcrafted bronze piece from Dahomey, Cotonou, Benin, Africa. The statuette depicts a lion, hyena, or other predator holding prey in its mouth—a sheep, antelope, etc. The bronze has [...]
An elegant canoe prow carved with interlacing patterns and a protective ancestor's head with a distinctive arrow-shaped nose. The headdress is pierced with holes for cassowary feathers. The wood has a[...]
This Fang mask from the Ngil society powerfully embodies the refined aesthetics and spiritual intensity of Gabonese ritual art. Carved from kapok wood and partially coated with kaolin, it displays an [...]
1. Artistic Description of the Work: The sculpture is a stylized female torso, cast in bronze and mounted on a cylindrical plinth of dark wood (likely ebony or a similar exotic wood).Material and Fini[...]
We have before us a magnificent pair of marble elephants, which serve as sculptures but can also function as bookends. As shown in the photos, you can appreciate the quality of craftsmanship of this e[...]
Horseman ring, a ring with a rounded cross-section, surmounted by a horseman seated on a stylized mount and carrying a large circular shield with concentric decoration. The top is compact, precisely m[...]
Here is a spectacular carved wooden mask, light and clear wood with beautiful skin, it is often hibiscus wood for the masks of Bali. This head which allows to speak is classically that of Mijil, chara[...]
Altar statue from the Yoruba culture, Nigeria, wood, 28 cm. This is a statue representing a warrior dressed in a weapon and holding the head of an enemy in one hand. The style is characteristic of the[...]
TRIBAL ART-PRIMARY ARTS-AFRICAN ART SOLID BRONZE SCULPTURE GURUNSI ETHNICITY BURKINA FASO WEST AFRICA BOBO FISH 20TH CENTURY Large bobo fish, mythical animal, in solid bronze, lost wax casting, due to[...]
This African art form is known as Shona stone sculpture, named after the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The Shona have been hand-carving stone for nearly a thousand years. Although this craft is ancient, t[...]
A stunning bronze sculpture of a water buffalo, sheltering her friendly oxpecker birds. Art from Benin: it's fabulous! Please take a close look at all our photos to see the details and its magnificent[...]
Yoruba mask from the Gèlèdé ritual society, originating from the Oyo region of Nigeria, depicting a face with a feminine headdress. The Gèlèdé society is a matriarchal society celebrating the power of[...]
Bwami Lega carved bone statuetteVery beautiful piece in carved bone representing five facesWork from the early 20th century Bovine boneFree and insured shipping in mainland France
TRIBUTE ARTS-MODERN ART-MALE HEAD SCULPTURE SOLDIER/WARRIOR SOLID WOOD 20TH CENTURIES Single-carved sculpture on solid exotic wood of a male figure (soldier/warrior) with fine and harmonious features,[...]
Bronze sculpture of the dancer Bruno Zach (1.5 kg). Cast by the Fonderie Bords de la Seine (see stamp) and signed in the bronze. Height 28 cm, base 12 cm in diameter.
Terracotta Copy XX of the sculpture of Pacal the Great, Mayan king of Palenque, circa 1920. Terracotta clay. A small loss. The original artifact is in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico Cit[...]
We present this rare and superb African ebony sculpture, representing a large number of figures and characters. Superb patina. Weight 4.5 kg (E25) Ref: YA1a
Statuette of the Ewe cultural group (Togo), commonly called Venavi and used in the context of the cult of twins like the Ibeji among the Yoruba of Nigeria. This female statuette has her hairstyle pain[...]
Senufo statue, from Ivory Coast, with cut-off feet, originally intended as a ritual altar figure. It features the characteristic rooster-crested headdress and a series of identity scarifications. The [...]
Beautiful Life-Size Skull In Solid, Translucent White Crystal Circa 1970.
Superb skull in white crystal, a work inspired by medical skulls and vanities executed around 1970.
It is magnificent in pre[...]
Towering at over two metres in height, this exquisite piece is sure to make a statement in your space. Lintel sculptures are traditionally works of art carved into flat pieces of wood or stone, dating[...]
This carved African figural post is an incredibly unique and truly special piece. Many of the intertwined figures depicted in this piece are holding axes and tools - perhaps a reference to the highly [...]
Bamileké Fish Sculpture Very beautiful piece, ideal in any type of decor Work at the beginning of the 20th century Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Benin Bronze Leopard Statue Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century Very beautiful patina and carvings Some wear and small losses (lost wax casting) Free and insured shipping in mainland Fran[...]
Ancient Indonesian bronze fertility statuette, of the "hampatong" type (hampatongs are generally ancestor figures, protecting the community from evil spirits).
It is decorated on both sides with a li[...]
AFRICAN ARTS-EARLY ARTS-TRIBAL ART SCULPTURE AKAN CULTURE ASHANTI-BAOULÉ PEOPLES EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRONZE BUFFALO HEAD TOGO/GHANA/IVORY COAST Lost wax bronze pendant/sculpture, depicting a buffalo he[...]
Ornamental and wall-mounted solid wood painting, from the BINGERVILLE Workshop in Ivory Coast, representing a charging elephant, signed on the back FABELY 80 and SENEGAL 82
BRUT ART EARLY ARTS POPULAR ART SCULPTURE THREE-HEADED FIGURE PATINATED CARVED WOOD 20TH CENTURY Large and slender three-headed royal figure in carved, blackened and patinated wood whose aesthetic is [...]
Guatemala.
Mask of the Baile de la Conquista.
Mid 20th century. Carved and painted wood. Wearing the masche you will feel a light scent of exotic wood.
The Dance of Conquest is a public ritua[...]
Sculpture from the 1920s Representing a peacock, it was made by a Pyrenean sculptor, in the south of France, from ox horns. The work of carving and folding is remarkable. The final work is very pretty[...]
The crocodile is a sacred animal. It is supposed to house the souls of ancestors. It is also associated with the water cycle: Indeed it reappears from its lair after having spent long months in hibern[...]
Attié or Ebrié culture, Ivory Coast.
First half of the 20th century.
Fisherman's fetish.
Wooden statuette with a beautiful patina.
Crack on the back.
Measurements:
Height: 25cm.
Width: 7.5cm.[...]
Africa - Nigeria, c.1950.
Naturalist Idoma head, perhaps from a statue of fertility.
Remains of polychromy with use of kaolin, especially on the eyes.
Open mouth, detailed dentition.
Terra cott[...]
Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo, first half of the 20th century, superb wooden sculpture depicting a hieratic female character represented standing on a circular base. The body is treated i[...]
Large Colon Baoulé In Wood And Plaster Very beautiful piece from the beginning of the 20th century in an unusual format (73cm) Free shipping in metropolitan France
Guatemalan processional and dance mask, made of carved and polychrome wood. Glass eyes and original attachment. Dating from the early 20th century. Fast and careful shipping. Payment in order of prefe[...]
Rare Bulldog Américain en Fil de Caoutchouc
" Kleistone " Étiquette D'origine Kleistone Rubber
Specialties Wapner Rhode Islandais USA
Condition, usure adaptée à l'âge notamment un petit pliage au[...]
Tanzania, Tabwa people, first third of the 20th century, very pretty and unusual cane of authority and prestige. The handle, finely decorated with engraved geometric patterns, is surmounted by a stand[...]
Sculpture representing a seated woman carrying a shea butter container on her head, origin Haute Côte d'Ivoire, Korogho region, Senoufo, traditional art, colonial period
Beautiful and rare old mask with very beautiful patina of use height 21.5 cm for a width of 13cm and a depth of 25cm Real dance mask of Ethnie Dan from Ivory Coast Eroded wood, iron nail planted in th[...]
Very beautiful and rare Fang sculpture from Gabon in carved and patinated wood height 67cm beard and forehead studded one arm glued otherwise good condition In Fang society, the authority was in the h[...]
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