Antique Native American beaded women’s handbag attributed to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Great Lakes / Northeast Woodlands region, mid–late 19th century.This finely worked handbag is constructed on [...]
Exquisite and precious, this miniature snuffbox, called Olkidong in the Maasai language, testifies to the subtle interplay between everyday use and body adornment in the pastoral cultures of East Afri[...]
The snuff box has been used for centuries in southern Africa. It is not just for personal use: among the Zulus, it plays a central role in social relations, ritual greetings and ceremonies. This exam[...]
STATUETTE depicting a NOMMODogon culture, Mali19th century or earlierCopper alloyH: 18.2 cm; L: 10.5 cmStatuette depicting a Nommo, an ancestral spirit and master of the waters, kneeling with his hand[...]
TABLE ZITHER known as KotoJapanMeiji period (1868–1910)Wood and bone H: 9; W: 11.5; L: 60.5 cm(slight damage)Traditional plucked string instrument, shaped like a long, slightly convex soundboard, stru[...]
This wood sculpture with a deep patina, originating from the Yombe culture (a subgroup of the Kongo ethnic group), illustrates one of the most sacred themes in Central African art: ritual motherhood, [...]
GAME BOXJapanEdo period (1603–1868)Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearlH: 12; L: 27; W: 24 cm(Old damage)Compartmentalised lacquered wooden game box decorated with plum blossoms, chrysanthemums and foliage [...]
Antique African Carved Wooden Mask – Tribal ArtAn antique African mask carved from dense wood with a beautiful dark patina, featuring a stylized face with clean, powerful lines. The eyes are highlight[...]
Vanuatu club converted into an axe. Hardwood, mahogany type. Late 19th/early 20th century. Beautiful, glossy patina that develops with the slightest touch. The item is presented as is. No polishing or[...]
Small rare knife from the Bakongo region,Yombe or Vili tribe. With original scabbard and professional base.rare and ancient model, surely 19th century.
A very fine gilt bronze slave bracelet. Exquisite workmanship in excellent condition! Bronze with gilt plating. An interesting piece due to its decoration, 8.5 cm in diameter by 2.5 cm wide. A visuall[...]
Tutsi Shield - Rwanda - African Art - Late 19th - Early 20th Century People: Tutsi Country of origin: Rwanda Height: 25cm Perfect condition Shield used by Tutsi warriors in the traditional 'intore' da[...]
Superb and very rare Tetela Kasai tribe knife from the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1880-1900. Tribe : TetelaCountry : DR CongoHeight: 44.5 cm. Very good condition. From a Belgian collection.
Magnificent and rare pair of Senufo combs from an ethnic group in northern Ivory Coast. One for a man and the other for a woman. Superb craftsmanship. Beautiful antique patina! Dimensions: 15 x 5.5 cm[...]
MEN'S ADORNMENT NgobKayapo Indians, States of Pará and Mato Grosso, Rio Xingu Valley, Northern BrazilCotton and shellsLength when worn: 41 cmAverage dimensions of a plate: 2 x 1.5 cm(some slats missin[...]
Superb Haida mask, Gwaii archipelago north of the coast of British Columbia, a very similar mask in the McCord Museum in Montreal is dated to the 18th century, undoubtedly by the same artist, see here[...]
Lost-wax bronze bracelets. Lozenge-shaped, divided into eight cartouches with different stylized geometric designs, four of which each feature four symmetrical and staggered decorative round perforati[...]
Beautiful bronze cuff bracelet, likely from North Africa given the decoration and workmanship, in very good condition! Very original! Excellent quality! Length: 17 cm. Diameter: 8 x 7.5 cm. Magnificen[...]
Lega Ritual Bone Spoon – Democratic Republic of Congo. This carved bone spoon is attributed to the Lega people, who live in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Lega are renowned for their sy[...]
Impressive Yaka statue from the Congo/Angola region - Kwango, 19th century. Very old statue. Length: 17.5 cm. Beautiful patina from use! Used condition.
Superb polychrome wooden mask with a beautiful antique patina, 19th century, from the collection of Swiss gallery owner Pierre Gisling in Montreux (his shop => here). A similar mask is from the Andy W[...]
Superb polychrome wooden mask with a beautiful antique patina, 19th century, from the collection of Swiss art dealer Pierre Gisling in Montreux (his shop => here ). Height 24 cmNote that I have to use[...]
Powerful Dogon statuette, with a compact volume and an astonishingly dense presence, carved from ancient wood deeply worked by time. The body, marked by a tense verticality, features arms pressed agai[...]
Central Africa, 19th century: Solid wood sculpture, carved from a single block, depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure supporting a bifurcated upper form suggesting a receptacle, pillar, or totem[...]
Antique Chokwe “Mwana Pwo” Mask – Congo / Angola – late 19th – early 20th century
Antique ritual mask attributed to the Chokwe (Tchokwe) people, from the Congo / Angola region, dating to the late 19t[...]
Large Tellem Dogon statue from Mali, Bandiagara cliff, made of very hard and heavy wood, in used condition. The statue dates from at least the 19th century but is probably earlier, with a superb honey[...]
An exceptional antique statue from the Babeembe/Beembe/Babembe tribe - DR Congo African Art - 19th century - 1900 Fetish/Statue Tribe: Beembe/Babeembe/Babembe Country of origin: DR Congo/Republic of t[...]
A fibula with an openwork triangular head decorated with floral scrolls arranged around a central axis, featuring two facing birds seemingly perched on a stylized tree. The solidly constructed circula[...]
This collection of two spoons comes from the island of Timor, in the Lesser Sunda Islands archipelago, Indonesia, and can be dated to the late 19th century. They are carved from coconut shells, a mate[...]
This lime spatula is carved from carefully polished hardwood. It comes from Collingwood Bay, on the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. The object's slender shape is accentuated by a decoration alter[...]
This very rare and elegant lime spatula comes from Astrolabe Bay, on the southern coast of Madang Province, in the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea. The object is made of human bone, most likely carved [...]
Triangular fibula with a scalloped edge, structured by a succession of engraved friezes combining dots, lines, and geometric motifs. At its center is an openwork forming a stylized Saharan heart-flowe[...]
This terracotta pot is part of the Newar tradition of Nepal and was used in wedding ceremonies. It was wheel-thrown and finely engraved with floral motifs and large birds with outstretched wings. A ge[...]
Shield from the Horn of Africa - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Early 20th century or earlier. Typical shield of the Oromo people of the Horn of Africa. Shield made of thick, tanned, and molded animal hide. Tra[...]
Antique ritual glove puppet. Carved wood with traces of red ochre polychromy. Very significant brown patina from use. Tharu culture, Middle Hills, Nepal - 19th century. Sold with a custom-made patinat[...]
Antique stone pendant made from a pebble. Moriori culture, Chatham Islands, New Zealand - 19th century or earlier. Provenance: Michael Evans, USA. Sold with a custom-made patinated brass base. Inv. # [...]
Hardwood drum carved with stone tools. The handle is engraved with geometric patterns. A lizard skin is glued to the end of the barrel. Significant brown patina from use. Massim area, Trobriand Island[...]
Impressive traditional wooden bowl from the Fiji Islands, carved from a single block of solid hardwood. Bowls of this type, raised on four conical legs, are characteristic of early Fijian craftsmanshi[...]
Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th – early 20th century
Exceptional and rare ceremonial wooden bowl (feast bowl) from the Admiralty Islands (Manus Province)[...]
This delicate, traditional Sami spoon from Lapland is carved from reindeer antler. The bowl is finely engraved with the representation of a reindeer. A personal object of great symbolic value, it was [...]
Fiji Bowai-type War Club - Fiji Islands - 19th Century, circa 1800 Tonga bovai povai Oceania Antique club Fiji Islands Oceanic Art - Melanesia Museum Piece!!! Country of origin: Fiji Period: 19th Cent[...]
Songye ceremonial axeThis axe is also known as a kilonda and is not an everyday tool but a potent symbol of power and prestigeThe axes served as royal scepters or insignia of high office for chiefs an[...]
Sepik mask This mask an essential part of male religious life and initiation rites among the peoples along the Sepik River in New Guinea. They represent powerful spirits or ancestral figures, and are [...]
A rare traditional Azande throwing knife, also known as a kpinga, dating from the 19th century. This iconic weapon, forged from iron, is distinguished by its complex and sculptural form, composed of s[...]
Fossilized giant clam shell (Tridacna gigas) ring used as wedding currency. Excavation patina. New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands - 19th century or earlier. Sold with a custom-made patinated brass ba[...]
Mask from the Ekpo society of the Bini people, originating from the region of the Edo Kingdom, corresponding to present-day Edo State, southern Nigeria – 19th/early 20th century.This elegant anthropom[...]
Dogon ritual necklace from Mali.This ritual necklace is made of bronze elements obtained through lost-wax casting and a green Hombori stone mounted as a pendant. Attributed to the sphere of the Hogon[...]
Tutsi Shield - Rwanda - African Art - Late 19th - Early 20th Century People: Tutsi Country of origin: Rwanda Height: 32 cm Perfect condition Shield used by Tutsi warriors in the traditional 'intore' d[...]
A wrought iron divination bracelet, forming a twisted spiral ring, terminated by a stylized bovine head. The long, tapering horns extend the dynamic of the circle, while the hammered head, reduced to [...]
A circular, open arm bracelet with a wide, domed cross-section, decorated with a continuous relief design combining stylized floral motifs and dotted lozenges, arranged in parallel registers highlight[...]
A standing wrought-iron figure, its extremely slender silhouette resting on large, flat, palm-shaped feet, whose disproportionate size accentuates the overall verticality. Slender legs extend a narrow[...]
Bracelet ending in two ovoid protrusions, engraved with linear almond and dotted geometric patterns. Brass, patinated by time and use. Fulani, Niger, Mali, 19th century. Dimensions: 10 × 9 cm. Provena[...]
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