A seated wrought-iron figure with a slender body and deliberately simplified forms. Long, forward-leaning legs end in flat, slightly raised feet. The narrow torso rises to an elongated head, almost ge[...]
A pestle (or keâ tuki) called a poi-poi, used to crush roots or fruits to obtain the paste that forms the basis of Polynesian dishes, or to grind the pulp of breadfruit to prepare medicines. The pestl[...]
FISHING HOOKMalaita Island, Solomon IslandsLate 19th–early 20th centuryTortoiseshell and natural fibersH: 7 cm; W: 1 cmThe shank and barb are carved from tortoiseshell and assembled using a cord made [...]
FISHING HOOKPapua New Guinea 19th centuryBone and natural fibersH: 13; W: 1 cmFishing hook depicting a stylized fish whose body, carved from a round section of bone, connects to the hook shank, and wh[...]
FISHING HOOKCaroline Islands, Micronesia19th centuryMother-of-pearl, coconut, and natural fibersH: 15; W: 2 cmFishing hook depicting a stylized fish whose body, carved from a piece of mother-of-pearl [...]
FISHING HOOK matau pa kahawaiMaori culture, New ZealandLate 19th–early 20th century Wood, bone, mother-of-pearl, and natural fibersH: 1.5 in; W: 0.8 inFishing hook carved to form a slightly curved sha[...]
FISHING HOOKSolomon IslandsLate 19th–early 20th centuryMother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and natural fibersH: 0.34 in; W: 0.59 in(restored)The shaft, shaped like a stylized fish, is made of mother-of-pe[...]
FISH HOOKMalaita Island, Solomon IslandsLate 19th–early 20th century Tortoiseshell and natural fibersH: 7 cm; W: 1 cmThe shank and barb are carved from a single piece of curved tortoiseshell. The blad[...]
FISHING HOOKMarshall Islands, Micronesia 19th centuryMother-of-pearl and natural fibers H: 9.5; W: 3 cmFishing hook composed of two pieces of mother-of-pearl: the thicker piece, pierced at the top, fo[...]
When a utilitarian object becomes a work of art. This is a Buddhist monk's fan handle from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam, known as a "talipot fan." It is made from the talipot palm (Corypha umb[...]
Wood, ritual patina. Non-professional base. Provenance: Gérald MINKOFF & Muriel OLESEN, Switzerland (photo of the object in the collection). Literature: Voodoo, Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art[...]
Exceptional Kota Ndasa wooden shrine, partially eroded and covered with copper and brass sheets, 52cm high plus base. This is the archetype of the Mbulu-Ngulu variant made by the Ndasa people living i[...]
Ashanti bronze gold dust box with twin crocodile motif – Ghana, late 19th / early 20th century
Beautiful Ashanti (Asante) gold dust box (forowa or abamoo), cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax tec[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET ANIMATED WITH AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGUREGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood and pigmentsH: 25; W: 9.5 cmPulley featuring a large bust with a particula[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET featuring a FEMALE FIGUREAkan culture, Ghana and Ivory CoastLate 19th century or earlierCopper alloyH: 11; W: 5 cmCopper alloy brackets are rare. Made using the lost wax te[...]
This pipe bowl demonstrates the sculptors' mastery. The figure of the body conforms to the shape of the bowl. The face, scarified with motifs, extends a hairstyle typical of the Mangbetu, highlighting[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET featuring a FEMALE FIGUREMossi culture, Burkina FasoLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 16; W: 9 cmThe upper part of the stirrup features a conical chest—a stylistic charact[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a BIFRONS FACEGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood with crusty patinaH: 18; W: 5 cmThis pulley has a bifrons face, both anthropomorphic and zoomo[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a HOOKBILL HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 17; W: 8 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a stylized bird's head reminiscent of a[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET featuring a FEMALE FIGURE Gouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood with crusty patinaH: 22.5; W: 7 cmSculpted with an oval face and pointed chin, this fig[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOZOOMORPHIC FACEGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood with shiny patinaH: 6.5 in; W: 2.4 inAlso known as kono, this pulley is animated by a[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEMossi culture, Burkina FasoLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood and ironH: 18.5; W: 6 cmBracket featuring a stylized anthropomorphic face with a long n[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with HOOKED HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 18; W: 9 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a stylized bird's head reminiscent of a hor[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 16.5; W: 6 cm(slight damage from age)The stylized face that adorns the upper part of t[...]
Wood, bone 23 cm. Provenance: Adama Jawara, Monrovia, April 1984. Dr. Frederick Lamp, New Haven. AHDRCao-0141872-001. This mask, of remarkable ancient beauty, is distinguished by its prominent mouth a[...]
Dogon Figure (Bombou-Toro)Mali, 19th century or earlierWood with encrusted patinaH. 27 cmProvenance: Arthur de Monbrison CollectionA rare statuette depicting a hermaphroditic figure, shown both standi[...]
POLYNESIA 19th-century phallic pestle for pounding breadfruit, pestle with a large circular base, tapering to a cylindrical handle surmounted by a phallic head, hard basalt stone carved and polished w[...]
Nkisi Mbumba Fetish – Vili-Kongo, Democratic Republic of Congo – late 19th – early 20th century. Rare Nkisi Mbumba fetish, also known as a “medicine ball,” from the religious tradition of the Vili-Kon[...]
This bronze Tlingit dagger was used as a ritual and symbolic emblem of clan affiliation. It is distinguished by the presence of a totemic animal as its pommel: a bear, which, for the Tlingit, evokes s[...]
This large powder flask is carved from dark wood patinated by use. It illustrates the care and creativity of Kuba artists. Its rounded body is covered with engraved geometric patterns characteristic o[...]
Ritual scepter "Oshe Shango" used during ceremonies related to the god of thunder. It consists of a handle topped with a zoomorphic Janus head. The mouth is common to both heads. It is open and accomm[...]
Traditional Melanesian Fishing Spear Head – Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
A rare multi-pronged fishing spear head (leister) from the Bismarck Archipelago, m[...]
Antique Kanak bracelet, from a village chief, made of shell cône (Conus leopardus) and braided fruit bat hair (large bat).* New Caledonia, late 19th, early 20th *Length of the braids: 4 braids of 2 me[...]
Crow Tomahawk – Northern Great Plains (United States), 19th century The wrought iron blade features an openwork cutout in the shape of a heart and crescent, typical of the prestige models exchanged wi[...]
SONGYE, Democratic Republic of CongoFetish depicting a character with bent knees, hands with fan-shaped fingers placed on the stomach, face with a vigorous expressionWood, cord, copper, wrought iron a[...]
Wrought iron rod with a rhomboidal lanceolate point enriched with a sort of perimeter "eyelashes". Used as currency at the time.Height: 49 cm Found in the book: (An Ethnographic Study of Traditional M[...]
Kitab Ethiopian amuletVery beautiful piece in leather and parchmentWork late 19th early 20thOromo people, EthiopiaFree and insured shipping in mainland France
Wood Provenance Hardt Gallery Literature Himalayan Masks, Roof of the World Gallery Guidebook of Nepalese Mask, Frederic Rond The Middle Hills are a region located between the southern lowlands (Terai[...]
Mwana Pwo type mask of the Tshokwe / Chokwe peopleDR Congo / Zaire" wooden mask People: Tshokwe / Chokwe Country: Angola / DR Congo Length = 28cm Very good condition
Bronze Teke statue of a slave DR Congo Brazzaville 19th century African Tribal Art People: Teke Country of origin: DR Congo/ Republic of Congo Length: 14cm 19th century Perfect condition Beautiful pat[...]
Dogon statue, Mali, wood, 34 cm, former private collection (Andorra), former D. Boudre collection (Toulouse). Dogon statue commonly Bombou Toro (geographic area) with a characteristic style with arms [...]
Authenntic balangandã (also spelled balangandan), a traditional Afro-Brazilian ceremonial ornament worn by Baianas in Bahia.
This elegant example, dating from the late 19th century, is composed of an[...]
This is a mask from the Noh Ko-omote theater. It represents a young woman who is gentle and graceful. Symbol of purity, youth and calm beauty. It was used in many plays in the Noh repertoire to embody[...]
This mask is a traditional Japanese representation of Tengu (天狗) — a mythological creature from Japanese folklore. Its long, prominent nose is the Tengu's most iconic feature, symbolizing arrogance an[...]
This object was made before 1947 and therefore complies with European Union regulations on the ivory trade.Carved ivory figure depicting a standing man in a long coat, with incised vertical lines, but[...]
Wood, pigmentProvenancePrivate collection, SwitzerlandLiteratureThe Mask of China, Yves CREHALETGuanyu, originally a mere mortal, became an iconic figure of war during the tumultuous "Three Kingdoms" [...]
Imposing copper alloy anklet with a wide open ring adorned with six protruding moldings. Grainy and oxidized patina, testifying to the antiquity and ritual use of the piece. These ornaments, sometimes[...]
Pair of silver ornaments for a woman's jacket from the Lahu tribe, late 19th and early 20th century, Burma. Diameter 9 cm and 8 cm. Collected by me in 1986 in Burma.
Opium pipe in solid silver filigree, Wa tribe, northern Burma, late 19th century, early 20th century. The Wa tribe are major producers and consumers of opium in Burma. Height 25 cm.
Wood, fiber, pigmentsProvenancePrivate collection, USALiteraturePende art, L. de SOUSBERGHEThis mask of the Mbuya category, more specifically of the Muyombo type, designed by the Pende ethnic group of[...]
'Katatora' friction oracle from the 'Luba' Shankadi tribe of Congo - Africa - late 19th centuryThe katatora (or kashekesheke) among the Luba was a friction oracle. It was used by diviners (nganga) to [...]
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