Engraved bark used as a pig hunting charm. It represents a character with a scarified body. This object is only present in the Blackwater area in Papua New Guinea. Engraved raw bark. Lack of use in th[...]
adangme doll ,ghana Accra aera
ethnical name "tsobii"
beautiful abstraction and quite rare to find ex French collection
cf udo hortsman collection in cameron isnt she a doll p 65 magaret field[...]
As referenced in "digital innovations south africa" two similar cylindrical ones from the Campbell collection returned in 1948 are included. It would be a Ba Sotho doll, Thaba losiko. This one has the[...]
Small painted bark collected in the Washkuk Hills area in Papua New Guinea. Kwoma ethnic group. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the internal faces of roofs as well as the pediments of cerem[...]
Composed of an animal skull surrounded by a thick layer of plant resin, enclosed in a rattan mesh, carrying a magical sound charge. Dimensions 21 cm x 16 cm
Wooden statuette of a Baoulé settler. – a standing figure, probably Lobi, Burkina Faso. Wood with a brown and beige patina of use. First half of the 20th century. Although it is not possible to date t[...]
Dadu Nungarrayi Gorey was born on 2 April 1955 at Glen Allen Station, near Papunyu, a remote Aboriginal community 270 km west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. His father was originally from[...]
French C.A. collection, the name will be communicated to the purchaser.
This African Dogon statuette is anchored in a circular base. Although the arms are absent, the shoulders are narrow and well [...]
Very beautiful and large mask of FANG influence, from the secret society NGIL, it refers to the gorilla, a fascinating animal figure. Its stretched face, with half-closed slit eyes and an open mouth. [...]
The Mbaka are an ethnic minority group in the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo; This very original mask represents a smiling child, in natural wood.
The Bembe are a "BANTU" population of Central Africa, living in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, North of Lake TANGANYIKA in the province of Kivu, mainly in the Territory of Fizi. This he[...]
Small cult figure called "Minja" used for one of the three ceremonies dedicated to the yam. The "Minja" figure symbolizes the growth period of this sacred tuber in the earth. Collected in the Washkuk [...]
Surprising N'Gombé mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa.
This mask is oval in shape, with round eye sockets whitened with Kaolin, a triangular nose and a rectangular mouth.
T[...]
Beautiful and original Mangbetu mask from the Democratic Republic of CONGO, Central Africa. The "MANGBETU" called "People of the Elongated Heads", they practice from a young age a compression of the s[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 5, L. 7.5, Thickness 3 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American colle[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 11; L 11; Thickness 2 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American collec[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 8.5; L. 11; Thickness 2.5 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American co[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 6.5; L. 9; Thickness 2 cm
(restoration)
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 8; L 10; Thickness 2.5 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American colle[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 7.5; L 12.5; Thickness 2.5 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American c[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 9, L 14, Thickness 3 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American collect[...]
Rare model of Crow spoontoon / gunstock tomahawk. The handle is sculpted, it represents at its top the figure of a bird. The forged blade is of European origin.
REGION: USA
MATERIAL: Hardwood, ste[...]
Rare Tlingit war dagger, 19th century, double-edged bronze or brass blade separated by a handle covered in very worn old hide. REGION: Alaska/Canada MATERIAL: bronze/brass, hide PERIOD: 19th century L[...]
Beautiful Guere mask, Wobe Ivory Coast. Old and authentic. Seen by Mr. Bernard Dulon, great expert in primitive art. Wood with black-brown patina, metal, fabric. Good condition. Beautiful provenance. [...]
Four fragments of pre-Columbian textiles mounted in a frame. The photos were taken at an angle to avoid reflections in the glass.
Size - outside of frame 41 x 111.5 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE [...]
The pommel is in the shape of silver clover inserted with a large coral cabochon.
Decorated with gilded brass scrolls.
The scabbard is made of embossed silver, decorated on the top of the face of [...]
Superb Baoulé pulley stirrup, old and authentic. Seen by Mr. Bernard Dulon, great expert in primitive art. Finely carved natural wood with a beautiful brown patina. The piece is complete and in very g[...]
Magnificent Senoufo pulley stirrup, old and authentic. Seen by Mr. Bernard Dulon, great expert in primitive art. Finely carved natural wood with a beautiful brown patina. The piece is complete and in [...]
A splendid puppet hobby horse from the Bamana people of Mali. This particular marionette intricately depicts a horse adorned with a saddle. The artist skillfully showcases the saddle on the puppet's[...]
Male figure standing on a circular base, he holds a whistle symbolically placed under his chin as a sign of wisdom. His headdress is arranged by a large central bun and lateral lobes, his face display[...]
Statue showing a standing figure. The legs, slightly bent, are small and stocky. The bust is long, the belly and navel stand out. The arms are stuck along the body while the forearms are detached and [...]
Very interesting Punu mask from Gabon, first generation mask, the eyes are swollen, the face narrow, similar to this one => PUNUWhite, black and red polychromy in places, patina of use, mask that danc[...]
Very beautiful wan-balinga mask Mossi helmet, representing an antelope with a human face that evokes a mythical Mossi figure, the mother of the first Mossi chief., the earth-based colors are typical o[...]
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword of the Ntsakh Ou Fa type
People: Fang
Gabon - Cameroon - Equatorial Guinea
Period: Early 19th Century
Length: 54.5 cm
Excellent condition
Old and exceptional funerary anthropomorphic statue from the Yombe / Kongo tribe DR Congo
Tribe : Yombe / Woyo / Kongo
Period: late 19th century
Height: 54 cm
Good condition (small chips / missing[...]
A very large antique mask formed from the carapace of a turtle, West Africa, probably Congo
Measure - 70cm x 63cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
It is possible to pay in installmen[...]
This Tchokwé mask has an articulated bifid beak. It embodies the golden eagle and symbolizes royalty. Natural wood. Brown patina. It is topped with cotton fabrics. Height: 19cm (without headdress) Len[...]
Originally from Mauritania, old small Tuareg jewelry box from the late 19th century. Nomads called to frequent movements to feed their animals, the Tuareg live in tents. This box is particularly decor[...]
Magnificent French folk art cane in finely carved monoxyl wood, dating from the early 19th century and reflecting the history of that era.
The pommel part is decorated with a seated lion, the back [...]
Early collection of African American tribal art.
This mask features two faces on a long neck, topped with a double crest. Lozenge-shaped scarifications adorn the temples, while the heart-shaped fac[...]
Very original and elaborate Fali doll on a leather body with bronze rings affixed to it. The body is surrounded by rows of coconut rings. The arms and legs are rows of pearls ending with cowrie shells[...]
African Dancing Monkey Statuette Bulu Gabon Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century, representing a monkey with a naturalistic head, crossed legs. Cavity on the back BULU, GABON/CAMEROON Heig[...]
Here is a pretty pair of African ethnic bracelets they come to us from the Ivory Coast of the Baoulé ethnic group they are from the beginning of the 20th century they are ceremonial bracelets which co[...]
sothebys says in 2012 june :"The Baguirmi fertility dolls are a very limited corpus of statuettes from a region south of Lake Chad. About fifteen examples are known, and were the subject of a study by[...]
Collection of African art objects.
For decorators or collectors, built up in the last decades of the 20th century, this collection is sold as a whole, no details.
Wood and metal, length of the spoon[...]
Rare Sepik mask, typical with its bird's beak nose and heart-shaped mouth Carved from a walnut and surrounded by wooden rods, used condition, good age, early 20th century or older Papua New Guinea Mou[...]
Funny Dogon Mali statue. It represents a man with a hat. Slightly eroded wood but does not harm the aesthetics, on the contrary it gives it character. Height excluding base 39cm. Free shipping for Fra[...]
Statue showing a character with a long cylindrical body. The legs are bent and rest on massive feet. The shoulders are forward, the arms are stuck to the body with the elbows back and end with hands p[...]
Ghana, Ashanti people, very pretty and old fertility doll "Akwaba". Made from a single piece of wood, its body is characterized by a desire for purification through the use of cylindrical geometric sh[...]
Naked priestess standing with her arms raised towards the sky as a sign of appeal to the divine forces, she wears a veil on her head and a headband on her forehead. Her face with wide-open eyes displa[...]
Beautiful representation of a dignitary cacique, hands placed under the chest. His body of massive and powerful shape is surmounted by an oval head, the eyes underlined by two very fine horizontal inc[...]
Male Ibedji presented naked standing on a circular pedestal. He is camped on small massive legs, long arms in an arc and hands placed on the hips. His scarified face with wide open eyes, displays a be[...]
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Nutcracker, Grotesque Woman’s Head, Late 19th Century
This impressive antique Black Forest nutcracker depicts a highly expressive, grotesque woman’s head, skilfu[...]
Rare Indo-Persian scepter/mace from the late 19th century, a horned devil-headed mace. This hollow demon-headed mace is an evolution of the bull-headed mace. It is in good condition for its age compar[...]
Superb Oshe Shango Yoruba, these dance scepters were used in ceremonies related to the worship of the God of thunder Shango. Very good condition, original polychromy, beautiful patina of use, the face[...]
I offer you this superb and rare Tabwa seat. Neighbor of the Luba they willingly take inspiration from it for the female figures, like here, but the long facial and ventral scarifications, as well as [...]
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