An elegant canoe prow carved with interlacing patterns and a protective ancestor's head with a distinctive arrow-shaped nose. The headdress is pierced with holes for cassowary feathers. The wood has a[...]
Colonial folk art carved wooden statue depicting a Black man drinking from a calabash. Inscription under the base: F DESTO. Late 19th or early 20th century. Condition: Sold as is, in good condition, w[...]
Here is a spectacular carved wooden mask, light and clear wood with beautiful skin, it is often hibiscus wood for the masks of Bali. This head which allows to speak is classically that of Mijil, chara[...]
Altar statue from the Yoruba culture, Nigeria, wood, 28 cm. This is a statue representing a warrior dressed in a weapon and holding the head of an enemy in one hand. The style is characteristic of the[...]
Yoruba mask from the Gèlèdé ritual society, originating from the Oyo region of Nigeria, depicting a face with a feminine headdress. The Gèlèdé society is a matriarchal society celebrating the power of[...]
TRIBUTE ARTS-MODERN ART-MALE HEAD SCULPTURE SOLDIER/WARRIOR SOLID WOOD 20TH CENTURIES Single-carved sculpture on solid exotic wood of a male figure (soldier/warrior) with fine and harmonious features,[...]
We present this rare and superb African ebony sculpture, representing a large number of figures and characters. Superb patina. Weight 4.5 kg (E25) Ref: YA1a
Statuette of the Ewe cultural group (Togo), commonly called Venavi and used in the context of the cult of twins like the Ibeji among the Yoruba of Nigeria. This female statuette has her hairstyle pain[...]
Senufo statue, from Ivory Coast, with cut-off feet, originally intended as a ritual altar figure. It features the characteristic rooster-crested headdress and a series of identity scarifications. The [...]
Towering at over two metres in height, this exquisite piece is sure to make a statement in your space. Lintel sculptures are traditionally works of art carved into flat pieces of wood or stone, dating[...]
This carved African figural post is an incredibly unique and truly special piece. Many of the intertwined figures depicted in this piece are holding axes and tools - perhaps a reference to the highly [...]
Ornamental and wall-mounted solid wood painting, from the BINGERVILLE Workshop in Ivory Coast, representing a charging elephant, signed on the back FABELY 80 and SENEGAL 82
BRUT ART EARLY ARTS POPULAR ART SCULPTURE THREE-HEADED FIGURE PATINATED CARVED WOOD 20TH CENTURY Large and slender three-headed royal figure in carved, blackened and patinated wood whose aesthetic is [...]
Protective figure presenting a warrior standing with his hands symbolically placed on the top of his penis. His face with the expression marked by the wide open mouth symbolizing a sign of challenge o[...]
Monoxyl sculpture from the end of the 19th century or even the beginning of the 20th century, most certainly the thirteenth station of an ordeal in the Oceanian style. A “clumsy” illegible inscription[...]
Pair of wooden elements probably Hindu temple. From the collection of an important Brussels decorator, they are very decorative. Normally I do not buy this type of object. It is so rare to find and ve[...]
Guatemala.
Mask of the Baile de la Conquista.
Mid 20th century. Carved and painted wood. Wearing the masche you will feel a light scent of exotic wood.
The Dance of Conquest is a public ritua[...]
Attié or Ebrié culture, Ivory Coast.
First half of the 20th century.
Fisherman's fetish.
Wooden statuette with a beautiful patina.
Crack on the back.
Measurements:
Height: 25cm.
Width: 7.5cm.[...]
Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo, first half of the 20th century, superb wooden sculpture depicting a hieratic female character represented standing on a circular base. The body is treated i[...]
Guatemalan processional and dance mask, made of carved and polychrome wood. Glass eyes and original attachment. Dating from the early 20th century. Fast and careful shipping. Payment in order of prefe[...]
Tanzania, Tabwa people, first third of the 20th century, very pretty and unusual cane of authority and prestige. The handle, finely decorated with engraved geometric patterns, is surmounted by a stand[...]
Sculpture representing a seated woman carrying a shea butter container on her head, origin Haute Côte d'Ivoire, Korogho region, Senoufo, traditional art, colonial period
Beautiful and rare old mask with very beautiful patina of use height 21.5 cm for a width of 13cm and a depth of 25cm Real dance mask of Ethnie Dan from Ivory Coast Eroded wood, iron nail planted in th[...]
Very beautiful and rare Fang sculpture from Gabon in carved and patinated wood height 67cm beard and forehead studded one arm glued otherwise good condition In Fang society, the authority was in the h[...]
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