This water carrier appears to be a piece of furniture. Made for the European market, Central Africa, 1920s-40s. Hardwood, dark patina. Mounted on a brass disc. Crack in the wooden base. 5 kg of wear. [...]
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[...]
Fish.Polychrome bas-relief carved wooden panel.Aboriginal work or in the Aboriginal style.A small dent on the upper right corner, otherwise good condition.24 x 54.5 x 2.5 cmSent by Colissimo with sign[...]
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 [...]
The Dogon hunter. Bronze proof, lost wax casting, old patina and marks of time, white pigment on his traditional clothing (boubou). Intact, see photos. African school from the beginning of the 20th ce[...]
Beautiful Life-Size Skull In Solid, Translucent White Crystal Circa 1970.
Superb skull in white crystal, a work inspired by medical skulls and vanities executed around 1970.
It is magnificent in pre[...]
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 [...]
Bamileké Fish Sculpture Very beautiful piece, ideal in any type of decor Work at the beginning of the 20th century Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Benin Bronze Leopard Statue Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century Very beautiful patina and carvings Some wear and small losses (lost wax casting) Free and insured shipping in mainland Fran[...]
Ancient Indonesian bronze fertility statuette, of the "hampatong" type (hampatongs are generally ancestor figures, protecting the community from evil spirits).
It is decorated on both sides with a li[...]
AFRICAN ARTS-EARLY ARTS-TRIBAL ART SCULPTURE AKAN CULTURE ASHANTI-BAOULÉ PEOPLES EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRONZE BUFFALO HEAD TOGO/GHANA/IVORY COAST Lost wax bronze pendant/sculpture, depicting a buffalo he[...]
Ben Apollo, Patinated terracotta statuette, Maasai Woman, Signed and titled on the back of the statue. In good condition, tiny little chips of use, 20th century work. Weight: 788 gr. Dimensions: Heigh[...]
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 [...]
Mexico, 1960s/1970s, superb and large polychrome terracotta statue depicting an Aztec god. He is seated and holds in his right hand a removable scepter whose end is a flower.
Creation of very good qu[...]
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[...]
Sculpture from the 1920s Representing a peacock, it was made by a Pyrenean sculptor, in the south of France, from ox horns. The work of carving and folding is remarkable. The final work is very pretty[...]
The crocodile is a sacred animal. It is supposed to house the souls of ancestors. It is also associated with the water cycle: Indeed it reappears from its lair after having spent long months in hibern[...]
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.[...]
Africa - Nigeria, c.1950.
Naturalist Idoma head, perhaps from a statue of fertility.
Remains of polychromy with use of kaolin, especially on the eyes.
Open mouth, detailed dentition.
Terra cott[...]
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[...]
Large Colon Baoulé In Wood And Plaster Very beautiful piece from the beginning of the 20th century in an unusual format (73cm) Free shipping in metropolitan France
Masque du Guatemala, de procession et de danse, en bois sculpté et polychrome.
Yeux en verre et attache d'origine.
Datant du début du XXeme siècle.
Envoi rapide et soigné.
Règlement par ordr[...]
Rare Bulldog Américain en Fil de Caoutchouc
" Kleistone " Étiquette D'origine Kleistone Rubber
Specialties Wapner Rhode Islandais USA
Condition, usure adaptée à l'âge notamment un petit pliage au[...]
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 Dogon statuette in carved stone, African Tribal Art from Mali
Height: 20.8 cm / Width: 4.5 cm / Depth: 9 cm / Weight: 1.185 g
**Circa 1940-1950 **
For this type of Dogon statuette, the ch[...]
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[...]
Old and large Senufo wooden statue with dark patina for ritual use. Old restoration on the front of the right foot. Republic Of Côte d'Ivoire, Early 20th Century.
Bangwa commemorative sculptures are among the most spectacular pieces of African art. Each one of them corresponds to a precise king of which one has often lost track. King Bangwa places on his thigh [...]
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