This late 19th-century antique Native American Roach headdress, made by Plains tribesmen, is a remarkable example of traditional tribal art. Made of dyed deer hair, porcupine guard hair, and adorned w[...]
A late 19th century steel-bladed knife with a handle fashioned from deer bone. The forged steel blade bears the inscription "Christians, Solingen". It comes with a sheath made of animal skin, probably[...]
A traditional Plains Indian war club dating from the late 19th century. It consists of a carefully polished oval stone head, securely attached to a rawhide-wrapped handle. The attachment is reinforced[...]
The Dayak, the indigenous people of Borneo in Indonesia and Malaysia, have a rich tradition of shamanism. Their shamans, often called "belian" or "dukun," play a crucial role in healing, protection ri[...]
Ritual mortar with a singa head, a very recurrent symbol in the Batak culture, an indigenous ethnic group originating from North Sumatra, Indonesia. The singa head in Batak ritual objects symbolizes p[...]
Hand-carved kwila wooden bowl ("intsia bijuga") in a nautical shape, decorated with raised and incised designs, the entire surface rubbed with black volcanic earth and plant sap. Traditionally, these [...]
Superb and antique African axe/adze from the 'Mbala' tribe of Congo - Africa - late 19th century With a top and very heavy blade. With base! Ex. German private collection Ex. Pierre Loos, Brussels Ex.[...]
This rare small leather bag belonged to a medecine-man and was believed to contain his divination tools. It is decorated with beaded fringes, seeds, and leather discs wrapped with colorful cotton thre[...]
Bronze Africa Benin King Behanzin of DahomeyPerfect original condition late 19th early 20th century very fine quality of sculpture, on its original support. This bronze represents the close guard of K[...]
Beautiful bronze bracelet with a beautiful brown patina, slightly oxidized with green, which clearly attests to the age of the object. Diameter of the oval: 14cm x 12cm Height: 5cm
This elegant knife is the work of a Shona artist from Zimbabwe. It consists of a blade mounted on an ebony handle. The scabbard is, as is often the case, made from two woods of different colors. The w[...]
Rare, ageless chest that contained treasures for these noble peoples... Which could be powders or medicinal herbs, or even salt for example... The doors are part of the elements exhibited in museums t[...]
Statue of a Sakalava or Bara WarriorMadagascar19th centuryWood, button, beads, nails, iron and pigmentsH.: 44 (accidents)The male figure stands with his legs separated from each other, resting on a re[...]
Rare, this double gourd was formerly used by Ethiopian Christian priests to store medicinal preparations. It consists of two glass bottles padded inside a sewn fabric bag. The whole thing is decorated[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
Antropomorphic Mask with Goatee - Nepal, Middle HillsThe mask has a very pretty old brown and shiny patina as well as signs of use.This mask seems to be very old, probably 19th or early 20th century.F[...]
Mwana hiti statuette presenting a stylized and extremely refined body, surmounted by a youthful head. The headdress is arranged by several braids towards the back, with a carefully and harmoniously en[...]
Female statuette, presented nude, standing, camped on massive angular feet. The knees are slightly bent, the navel marked in slight relief, the youthful chest sculpted with harmony. The elongated arms[...]
African Fetish 'basikasingo/kasingo/sikasingo' From Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century A solid Kasingo/Basikasingo half-figure, with a beautiful sweat patina. An old nail is found at the back and the[...]
This bronze drum, inspired by the famous drums of the Dong Son culture, is a testament to the rich artisanal heritage of Southeast Asia. Cast in Thailand, Burma, or Laos toward the end of the 19th cen[...]
African Pendant From the 'Luba' Tribe of Congo - Africa - Late 19th CenturySuperb patina, with a professional base.Material: Warthog tooth, CITES Appendix III, C.Provenance:Ex. Patrick Mestdagh, Bruss[...]
Fiji War Club/'bowai' (ex. Christie's) - Fiji Islands - Late 19th CenturyEx. Christie's London 1987Ex. Former private collection (old collection number on the underside of the club)
A bronze and iron power scepter. The round head supports an elegant crested hairstyle. A wrought iron blade is planted vertically in the mouth. Patina of use. Cyrille Morgoulis Paris Collection. Heigh[...]
Sacrificial cleaver with curved metal blade incised with a linear and geometric decoration, the turned and engraved wooden handle ending in a bulge. South India, Malabar Coast.REGION: Malabar CoastMAT[...]
This harpoon point, characteristic of the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego, is carved from the bone of a marine mammal. It was used primarily for seal hunting. Our example, with a double barb an[...]
Libation Cup from the 'Kuba' tribe of Congo - Africa - late 19th centuryProvenance: Private collection, Denmark (= Dr. Ole Christensen, Copenhagen, Denmark)Anonymous seller 2015 (= Dr. Ole Christensen[...]
Statuette representing a naked male ancestor, standing on a circular pedestal, supported by sturdy legs with slightly bent knees. The belly, round and generous, is emphasized by the hands placed on it[...]
Statuette representing a seated female figure, hands resting on her thighs, the body entirely adorned with incised scarifications, particularly visible on the arms, legs and torso. The sculptural inte[...]
Statuette representing a nude female figure, standing, knees slightly bent, hands symbolically placed on the buttocks. The belly, round and prominent, suggests an advanced pregnancy. The arms, slightl[...]
Our Supe club is carved in the shape of an elegant elongated diamond. Two raised ridges run along each side of the weapon's surface. A knob-shaped pommel stops the guard. This type of club, in the Mal[...]
Romantic dagger decorated with beautiful glass beads. Double-edged blade with a central ridge. Finely chiseled gilt brass handle and gilt brass and leather scabbard. REGION: EuropeMATERIAL: Gilt brass[...]
African Axe/Adze From the 'Teke' Tribe of Congo - Africa - Late 19th Century - Ex. BRUNEAF 2007, Gallery Roger Bourahimou - Ex. Important Belgian private collection
Rare Bongo statue from South Sudan, it was originally at the top of a buried post but with erosion it probably came loose. Significant rutted patina due to a long stay outdoors, especially since it is[...]
Antropomorphic mask with prominent cheekbones - Nepal, Gurung, Annapurna region, 19th early 20th centuryMask with prominent cheekbones, pinched mouth and visible teeth. Old honey and brown patina, shi[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with an angry or grimacing face - Nepal, 19th-early 20th centuryThis mask is carved from a natural form of wood, probably a root. Perhaps in order to materialize the spirit that l[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with a grimacing face - Nepal, Arunachal Pradesh, 19th early 20th centuryThis mask appears to be carved from a natural form of wood that could be a root or a knot. This is a techn[...]
This box, made of dark wood with a strong crusty patina, presents a masterfully carved lizard, with a relief effect, on the top of the box lid (the lizard being a symbol of fertility and abundance). T[...]
Ancestor Bulul, rice deity. Male figure, squatting, arms crossed and hands on knees, wise expression of the face turned towards the ground. This deity has a protective and beneficial power. Placed in [...]
Neck rest, Ethiopia, Jimma. Ethiopia, made of hardwood, the curved headrest has grooves on each side. Its conical base has geometric decoration. Note a beautiful patina of use and a strong smell of sh[...]
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