Ashanti comb in carved wood from the 20th century. Please note: One of the tips is broken and missing. Dimensions: - Height without the base: 44cm - Height with base: 46.5cm - Length: 15cm
Prestige Spoon in Blonde Horn - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Circa 1900 Exceptionally large spoon (47cm) carved in beautiful honey-colored blonde horn. This type of spoon was used by the wealthy class of the [...]
Prestige Spoon in Blonde Horn - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Circa 1900 Spoon carved in beautiful honey-colored blonde horn. This type of spoon was used by the wealthy class of the population in Abyssinia. Ge[...]
TRIBAL ARTS-AFRICAN ARTS-TRIBAL ART WEST AFRICADRECONGOKUBA/BUSHONG ETHNICITY BASKET/BOX TRICOLOR RAFFIA BASKETWORK20TH CENTURY Large basket/box in antique tricolor raffia basketwork, in sienna, burnt[...]
Indonesian terracotta statue, 14th - 15th century, representing a sacred spiritual figure from classical Javanese art, at a time marked by the coexistence of Mahāyāna Buddhism and Shivaite Hinduism on[...]
Mahākāla is a very important protective deity (dharmapala) in Tantric Buddhism, particularly in the Tibetan, Mongolian and Himalayan traditions. •The forehead adorned with a third eye is the symbol of[...]
Mahākāla is a very important protective deity (dharmapala) in Tantric Buddhism, particularly in the Tibetan, Mongolian and Himalayan traditions. •The forehead adorned with a third eye is the symbol of[...]
Dance stick "Temes Nevimbur" from the island of Malekula/Vanuatu with the puppet head in a typical mass of spider web, banana leaves, wood and painted with pigments and with two boar teeth. Provenance[...]
Statuette depicting a slender figure, his body swathed in fabric. The face, with its intense expression, is accentuated by inlaid red porcelain beads. Wood partially covered in fabric, old thick brown[...]
This grave marker comes from the Badjao or Bajau population, meaning man of the sea, and is used to describe the tribal group that can be found in many coastal settlements and the waters and shores of[...]
Hunting fetish, featuring a bust with a round head, hands placed on the stomach in a symbolic gesture. The face has a youthful expression, half-closed eyes like coffee beans, giving it a look of beaut[...]
Domestic altar figure depicting a nude female figure standing on a circular pedestal, her knees slightly bent and her rounded buttocks marked. Her stomach is decorated with scarifications, her hands r[...]
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[...]
Small Bankishi statuette representing a seated female figure, her hands resting on her round belly. The neck is long, the face has an internalized and vigilant expression. The headdress is arranged in[...]
Bust representing a female figure, her hands placed on her chest in a nurturing gesture. The shoulders are straight, the face has a gentle expression, the gaze accentuated by coffee bean eyes. The hea[...]
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[...]
Baoulé statuette called blolo bla - Ivory Coast, collected in the 1960s-70s. Ex Daniel and Denise Henriot collection. Acquired at auction in Rennes in 2019 following the dispersal of the collection (a[...]
Statue representing a woman figure probably linked to fertility. Typical face of the Abelam area. Wood. Figure mounted on a base. Approx. 66 x 16 x 12 cm. €450 including base and shipping.
Hemba statue, certainly a protective ancestor. Height of the statue 71cm, with the base 77cm. The original base and the base of the feet are missing so it must have been about 80cm. Condition: some mi[...]
Solemn festivities cleaver, Persia. Blade with concave edge and straight end, disc-shaped heel grip. Entirely decorated with etching, the blade features geometric motifs and a building with two stars [...]
Large 'blolo Bian' Statue From the 'baule/baoulé' Tribe of Ivory Coast - Africa - Early 20th Century. Ex. Auction house: Piasa (Paris) 2008, sold for 3000 euros + fees. With wooden base.
TRIBAL ARTS-AFRICAN ART-TRIBAL ARTSCULPTUREANTHROPOMORPHIC PULLEY STIRRUP WEST AFRICA IVORY COAST BAOULÉ/GOURO ETHNIC GROUPS Anthropomorphic pulley stirrup for a loom; from the Baoulé or Gouro ethnic[...]
"Yena" cult figure collected in the village of Mino in Papua New Guinea. The yena figure is associated with the first ceremony organized to celebrate the yam harvest (a cycle of three ceremonies in to[...]
Tolaï currency, also known as "Tabu" or "Tambu," is still in use today and has a strong symbolic value. This type of currency, composed entirely of thousands of Nassarius shells linked together by woo[...]
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[...]
Large bear, solid wood, wear, small visible dents - a broken lower fang. Shipping by DHL. ask us. ---------The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. During the Meiji era, forced[...]
Small African mask carved from an elephant's nail. Probably from the Congo, Pende people. Perhaps a passport mask. Work from the mid-20th century, very beautiful patina.
Statue representing a standing androgynous figure. The legs are slightly bent, firmly anchored in the ground. The male genitals and breasts are present. The statue bears scarifications above the breas[...]
Touareg Bracelet in low-grade silver (Mauritania to be confirmed), early 20th century, engraved with traditional ornamental motifs. Due to its age, the motifs have suffered wear but are still clearly [...]
STATUETTE of a hyena called a thilLobi culture, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Côte d'IvoireFirst half of the 20th centuryWood with a crusty patinaH.: 16.5 ; W.: 7.5 cmMonoxyle wooden statuette of a hyena wi[...]
Large Keris/kris/kriss Sword/Dagger From Bali - Late 19th Century Very heavy and well forged blade, handle with brass and stones. Ex. German Collection
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)
Direct carving wood - lacquer wear. The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; (1000 years before the W[...]
Direct carving wood - minor wear. Minor cracks in the wood. The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; [...]
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[...]
Tellem Neckrest – Mali, XI-XVI CenturyUsed in funerary rites, this wooden neckrest comes from the Tellem culture, which inhabited the cliffs of Bandiagara between the 11th and 16th centuries, before t[...]
Pair of statuettes representing a BAOULE couple with a reddish-brown patina. Ivory Coast, first part of the 20th century. Note some marks. Height 60 cm.
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[...]
Antique knife characterized by its incision work in the metal. Carved wooden handle enhanced with coiled brass wire. The blade with central rib decorated with two points at the guard.REGION: GabonMATE[...]
Direct cut wood - minor wear The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; (1000 years before the Wa peopl[...]
Direct cut wood - minor wear. The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; (1000 years before the Wa peop[...]
Direct Carved Wood - The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; (1000 years before the Wa people, ances[...]
Direct hewn wood - teeth knocked. The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; (1000 years before the Wa [...]
Geometric lock Dogon Mali. Old work circa 1920-50. Shocks - wear, patina of use, oxidized wood. The locks are called "konbarabara" (door protrusion). Often made of Ficus wood. They can be offered to w[...]
Grade mask of the Bwami society. It presents a face inscribed in a heart-shaped space. The almond-shaped eyes are carved in relief. The nose is decorated with a layered incised decoration. The mouth a[...]
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[...]
Antique miniature African passport mask in polychrome ceramic /3. Beautiful polychromy of natural pigments. Dimensions: Length: 9.8 cm. Width: 7 cm. Depth: 6 cm. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. Shipping to Fr[...]
Very large Mumuye statue, height 1m52, practically a human size, these statues were guardians of village or chiefdom. It has all the plastic characteristics of Mumuye statues, with these cubist forms,[...]
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[...]
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