This metal coin, composed of four flat spirals arranged in symmetry connected by a central axis, belongs to the category of traditional prestige currencies. The small conical protrusions in the center[...]
Sculpture representing a standing woman, carrying a large jar on her head. This type of figure is typical of the Luba and evokes motherhood, transmission, and the central role of women in society. The[...]
African mask, Ivory Coast, first half of the 20th century. Minor wear to the patina. Height: 33 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, items published on [...]
African mask, Ivory Coast, first half of the 20th century. Good condition. Height: 25 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, items published on Proantic a[...]
Magnificent Recade Tiv from Nigeria dating from the early 20th century. This authentic brass piece, finely crafted with its stylized head and ornate blade, is a symbol of authority and prestige. REGIO[...]
Seated female statue from the Senufo culture of Ivory Coast, with a distinctive cubist style. This statue could have been a protective statue used to promote fertility and social cohesion. The object [...]
Dance mask from the Dan culture of Ivory Coast, featuring mineral polychromy and a plant headdress made of two braids on each side of the face. This female mask has a deep patina of use. It is authent[...]
I offer you this interesting little Léga mask from the Maniema province in the center-east of Congo. Remains of kaolin, it has a beautiful patina of old use. I like its art brut, expressionist design.[...]
Large Abelam mask, Baba Papua New Guinea H. 60 cm. Mask representing a stylized bird, made of a particularly fine openwork braid. The eyes which are repeated several times indicate the clairvoyance ca[...]
Here is a rare ceremonial Boyo stone olifant (trunk) statue, very few of their objects have reached us. An interesting exposition of the detour of the worlds => BOYO This statue which also makes olifa[...]
Superb large Songye shaman spatula, with a beautiful and significant patina of use, shiny and a little greasy, traces of blows. Note the beautiful custom-made metal base. Height 58 cm. Photos taken in[...]
Turkana Kenya neck rest with engraved decoration of giraffes on the sides of the legs. A leather strap between the 2 legs. 1st half of the 20th century 18.5 x 14 x 10 cmBon état (un petit éclat voir p[...]
Large Yaka ethnic statue, hands placed at chest level, cubist and smiling face. Very beautiful dark patina of use with a beautiful honey color due to repeated rubbing. Used condition, good condition. [...]
Exceptional bronze sculpture "Queen" - the art of Benin, Nigeria. Life-size bust of a queen with a detailed headdress and neck rings, created by an unknown artist.DETAILS:Dimensions: width L- ~25 cm, [...]
Lovely Bamiléké helmet mask from the Baleng region, Cameroon, dating from the first half of the 20th century. Remarkably old and sculpted, this large royal mask was used by secret societies and was on[...]
Attyé female statuette - Ivory Coast, 20th centurySeated female figure with harmonious curves and proportions and an elaborate headdress. Wood with a beautiful old patina.Height approximately 34cms
Very beautiful and large Luba statuette headThis is a fragment of a statuette which must have been substantial in size given the volume of the head, beautiful old patinaSocleLuba ethnic group, DRC ex [...]
Zoomorphic African statuette Mbotumbo - Africa, Ivory Coast, Baoulé peoplesAccording to the grainy patina and the wear of the wood, this statuette seems to be of good antiquity, probably from the firs[...]
Carved and stained wood. Direct carving - wear - small shocks - circa 1970--- The "human" Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Ku[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with conical hat - Himalayas, Nepal, probably Terai Mask of certain antiquity, probably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask carved in soft and light wood. Remains of pol[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with a toothless smile - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle Hills, 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask with a jovial expression and a wide, toothless smile. Similar to the so-call[...]
Antropomorphic Mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle Hills1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask with a beautiful old patina with remains of polychrony and cubic features. Height approximately 30cm
collection of a Nice enthusiast Width: 4 cm Height: 19.5 cm Depth: 4.5 cm good condition. We are at your disposal for any request, please contact us by telephone (07 67 01 11 47) or by email (paymal.m[...]
Statue representing a seated mother. Her left leg slightly forward creates a certain dynamic. She is naked and carries the child in her arms. The child faces us, she presents it to us. She wears an in[...]
Collection of Doctor Redor. Large Mumuye statue called archaic with this kind of large overflowing helmet (ears) Very hard and heavy wood. Height 82 cm. Good condition, beautiful brown patina of use, [...]
Collection of Doctor Redor. Often the DEBLÉ intervenes during the funeral ceremony of a Poro chief. The Senufo country is divided between three states: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mali. Height 82 cm[...]
Large Bambara Mali crest mask. These masks were worn during agricultural festivals, this one is the female and her young, it represents an antelope. It still has its rattan headdress covered with fabr[...]
Ivory Coast, Baoulé people, 1950s, very pretty and unusual ceremonial bell topped with a wooden statue of a standing man, legs slightly bent, hands placed on either side of his stomach. A finely stria[...]
Big Vanuatu slit drum made of breadfruit. The slit drums of Ambrym Island are still used today to communicate within villages and to set the rhythm for traditional dances in the dance square called "N[...]
Large hanging hook made of dense wood and natural pigments collected in the village of Yamok in Papua New Guinea. The hanging hooks are attached to the logs that make up the structure of the huts in o[...]
Superb sculpture of a large Tiki, in carved exotic wood, Oceania, 20th century, the Tiki symbolizes a man half god, it is omnipresent in Oceania and has a protective role
TRIBAL ART-ETHNIC ARTBERBERETUNISIEKHALKHAL/ANKLETSILVER20TH CENTURY Pair of Khalkhal anklets, named after the city of Iran, Berber of Tunisia, in silver. They were probably intended for pageantry or [...]
Anthropomorphic flute This anthropomorphic flute in patinated terracotta comes from Mexico. The flute is crafted in the shape of a human figure, adorned with detailed features such as jewelry, a headd[...]
Anthropomorphic figure with expressive features, holding an element in its mouth—possibly a stylized serpent or symbolic cord. The abdomen features a circular cavity known as a "charge," used to inser[...]
Small anthropomorphic fetish, standing on a gridded base, hands placed on the lower abdomen. It is probably an object linked to protection or virility. The colored areas (red and blue pigments) indica[...]
Interesting Tchokwé mask with its traditional red patina, finely carved, its hair remains on a wicker structure, beautiful finely carved model. Beautiful and significant patina of use and age. Height [...]
I offer you this beautiful Bambara statue from Mali, very beautiful cult patina of use, height 69 cm. Feminine ideal, these statues were oiled and used during large joyful festivals to celebrate women[...]
Beautiful early 20th century Toposa shield, made of leather and wood. Collected from a private Parisian collection and mounted on a custom made metal display. A Toposa shield is a traditional weapon u[...]
This small wooden bowl is decorated with a star border typical of Ifugao art. It stands on four feet. It was used to eat rice during rituals. Ifugao, island of Luzon, Philippine Archipelago. Good co[...]
Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th centuryThis jewel is distinguished by its dense braiding and careful finish, characteristi[...]
Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th centuryThis jewel is distinguished by its dense braiding and careful finish, characteristi[...]
Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th centuryThis jewel is distinguished by its dense braiding and careful finish, characteristi[...]
Beautiful Dogon maternity, hard and light wood (honey color), height 45 cm, base, beautiful patina of use. The austere and hieratic air, it is the authoritarian, powerful and dignified mother who is r[...]
Rare Ngbaka statue, also called Nbaka, Bwaka or Mbaka, height 37 cm, pearl eyes, beautiful and important brown oily patina. We can see the scarifications from the top of the forehead to the tip of the[...]
I offer you this beautiful statue called blolo bla, the famous representation of the husband of the afterlife among the Baoulés. It has a very important ceremonial patina, these statues being regularl[...]
Interesting mask from Tanzania, Makonde or Sukuma. It was collected in Burundi in the 1970s. Very expressive and quite raw. Good condition, beautiful dark patina, traces of use, remains of costume fib[...]
I offer you this Kabié statue from Togo. We find very few objects of this ethnic group. It is made of hard wood with an old and thick sacrificial patina, articulated arms. Similar to the Losso, Lamba,[...]
I offer you this rare Batak dance saber, finely carved with an erotic scene, the man being represented disproportionately large! Hard wood, dark patina of use, geometric decoration. Length 56 cm
Very pretty grain lock door. Made from wood, in several parts, joined by a hinge system with other pieces of wood studded with wrought iron. The latch, taking a stylized form is engraved with geometri[...]
Interesting pair of Songye hut masks, there is the male mask with its large crest and its characteristic cubist features, height 37 cm, beautiful patina. Traces of blows, wear, a small lack in the bot[...]
Superb Baoulé male statue, height 48 cm with the base, finely sculpted and with this beautiful glossy patina due to repeated anointing with palm oil. Wear, perhaps a small lack in the bun at the back [...]
Important bronze sculpture made using the lost wax technique representing a famous Edo flute player from Benin. It is a copy of a 16th-century sculpture exhibited at the British Museum. Very high-qual[...]
Kriss/Keris 'Bugis' saber/sword from Sulawesi - Indonesia - early 20th century. Tropical wood scabbard, with a wooden handle. Brass pamor, and wrought iron blade.
Elegant, rare and fine ceremonial slit drum symbolizing an important ancestor. Ironwood (dense and heavy) Carved with a headdress with 4 rows of pyramidal carvings on each side ending in circles repre[...]
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