Hopi Kachina Helmet Mask, height approximately 60 cm, remains a piece of attached rope and a fabric strap, at the bottom a fabric pad to protect the dancer, a chip at the bottom. Circa 1950.
Shell currency (fossil shell). This prestigious currency is exchanged during major events such as weddings, reconciliations, land exchanges, compensation, etc. The engraved notches on the upper part e[...]
Dance rattle with bells made from peccary hooves. The handle is wrapped in hide and covered with blue and white beadwork, with a feather and animal hair at the end. REGION: Sioux, USA MATERIAL: Glass [...]
Oceanian statue in the Maprik region of the Abelam ethnic group in Papua New Guinea. A mountain people who remained unknown for a long time until the 1960s and 1970s. Dense wood sculpture featuring a [...]
The term oliphant (whose etymology comes from oliphant for elephant), designates a trunk, a single-note "musical" instrument that can be modulated by the blower and was used during battles. Carved mos[...]
Dogon totem statue from Mali, height 60 cm and 70 with the black oak base. Magnificent example of Dogon art in its purest and most modern form with its very cubist stylized geometric shapes. Important[...]
Large wooden Satimbé mask with remains of polychromy and a crusty ritual patina. Dogon, Mali. Part reattached to the base of the headdress and a small loss to the labret of the female crest sculpture.[...]
Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, circa 1920
Finely carved hardwood, carved with the figures of: Goddess Laxmi flanked by two elephants, with several inscriptions in the Tullu langu[...]
Set of six Ibeji Statuettes, Yoruba. Nigeria late 19th early 20th century. Wood with brown patina, headdress pigmented with blue. Yoruba statuettes are often used on altars to represent deified ancest[...]
small figure bearing a jar some lack at the rightleg and top of the jar .nice glossy patinai bought it as a bembe figure not sure of that it should rather be mbala southwest congo(rdc) kwilu aera pr[...]
Statue depicting a male figure seated on a stool. The overall appearance exudes a certain hieratic posture. The construction of this statue is very beautiful. The artist knew how to play with curves a[...]
Loom pulley stirrup, carved on the top of a hornbill head with a plunging spun beak. The ovoid head is stylized and humanized, delineated by a finely striated notched pattern, suggesting the texture o[...]
Vintage Bwami mask from the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This tribal artwork is made from a genuine tortoise shell, a material highly symbolic in Lega culture.
Dimensions: He[...]
Mbuya initiation mask representing a human face. The face is crossed by a broken line symbolizing the eyebrows and overhanging a nose with a well-defined nasal bridge. The eyelids are wide and lowered[...]
Antique wooden dish used in particular for sharing food at the conclusion of certain ritual ceremonies. Beautiful patina with some lack of use for this dish collected in the Murik Lakes region at the [...]
Antique armband made of finely woven fibers. Traces and lack of use. A very ethnographic piece steeped in history... Sold without base. Approx. 17 x 10 cm / €90 including shipping.
This wooden sculpture represents an African head carved with great realism and strong expressiveness. Here are some elements that can be observed: Material: It appears to be carved from a dense, dark [...]
Bontoc basket from the Philippines, the lid topped with a small carved wooden protective figure (Bulul). Good used condition, some small losses, very nice patina. Probably a rice basket...
This body ornament, called a *fofona*, is an emblematic woven piece of clothing of the Benabena people, native to the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made from naturally dyed plant fibers, it i[...]
Rare willow leaf blade gladius. Double-edged blade. Wooden handle. Its leather sheath is surrounded by brass rods and is studded on one side, on the other a beautiful basketwork work with a lacing of [...]
Kuju puppet, Republic of Congo. Painted wood, wear, shocks. They represent the mythical ancestor oso. Used for dances telling the history of the world and chiefdoms. There are several dance circumstan[...]
Antique headrest from the 19th or early 20th century, monoxyl sculpture from Ethiopia. Traces of wear and small accidents, an old repair, presence of fine circular brass or bronze inlays on the surfac[...]
First half of the 20th century Ivory Coast / Liberia Private collection - France, collected in Ivory Coast between the years 1950 and 1955 Originating from the ritual traditions of the Dan people, thi[...]
Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to dress up the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This wickerwork mask represents the head of the yam, a[...]
Painted terracotta bust, portrait of a South African Zulu chief. Period - 20th century or earlier? Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 15.3 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is [...]
A traditional adornment item made from a Melo Amphora shell. This ornament is often one of the constituent elements of these extraordinary ceremonial headdresses displayed during traditional ceremonie[...]
Ritual spinning top made of coconut and wood, engraved with motifs evoking totemic plants or animals. Traces of use. Sold with a base. Diameter approximately 9 cm / Depth 4 cm / €120 base and shipping[...]
PUNU - GABON White female mask in patinated polychrome wood, pigmented, the headdress decorated with an animal glass eyes height: 34 cm width: 20 cm good condition, see photos slight accident to the r[...]
Pretty little tobacco or medicinal remedy bottle topped with a stopper probably representing a protector in a crouching position Very nice patina of use Height 12 cm excluding base Free shipping for F[...]
Superb Dogon cup, used during the enthronement of the Hogon, this container contains the meat that the priest will share with his servants. The lid is symbolically carved with a wild animal eating a l[...]
Rare Chamba statue, from Nigeria. We find all the geometric style of the Mumuye statues, in particular the arms and legs in zig-zag, artistically very interesting. Beautiful red patina typical of the [...]
Very large Bambara statue from Mali symbolizes abundance (strong shell chest) of harvests or livestock, honesty with open hands facing forward (I have nothing to hide). The statue is very minimalist w[...]
African chair/seat from the Chokwe/tchokwe/tshokwe tribe of Angola/Congo - Africa - Early 20th century. Pierre Loos Collection, Ambre Congo Gallery (Brussels)
Mask representing a fairly regular female face. The skin tone is white and enhanced with black pigments that highlight the eyes, eyebrows, nasal bridge, and scarifications. Black is also used for the [...]
Impressive Minja-type figure collected in the Amaki area (Nokuma ethnic group) in Papua New Guinea. The Minja figure represents a water spirit and is link to fertility. This figure, which symbolizes t[...]
War shield collected in Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Wood, vegetal fibers and pigments. Approx 142 x 52 cm / 1800€ shipping costs included for France / 100€ for UE / 500€ for USA.
Récade, Africa, first half of the 20th century. Length: 55 cm. Sent by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published on Proantic are not exhibited at t[...]
Early 20th century Nepal – Middle Hills Private collection – South of France Carved wooden mask, carved from a dense and ancient piece, from the popular traditions of the middle hills of Nepal. It rep[...]
Second half of the 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo / Zaire / Angola Private collection - France, collected in the DRC in the years 1955 - 1960 Originating from the ritual traditions of the S[...]
The Ashanti doll named Akua Ba, represents the goddess of African fertility. She is highly sought after for her protective virtues. Female fertility is the basis of traditional African society, a guar[...]
French Lelys Collection. According to legend, a mythical being, a spirit animal named Ciwara, taught the Bambara the art of cultivating the land. This myth is recalled by the stylized representation o[...]
Rare ceremonial necklace made of plant fibers and shells (cowries and conus) collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Displayed and sold with a presentation base. Approx. 46 x 19 cm / €450[...]
African statue, first half of the 20th century. A small crack on the base, good condition. Height: 45 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, items publish[...]
African statue, first half of the 20th century. A small crack on the base, good condition. Height: 44 cm. Sent by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, the objects p[...]
Statue 'blolo Bian' From the 'baule/baoulé' Tribe of Ivory Coast - Africa - 20th Century On a wooden base Provenance: Thomas G. Pillen, Mönchengladbach, Germany Private collection, Portugal Private co[...]
Beautiful and old Idoma mask from Nigeria, this originally white mask has a very beautiful patina of internal and external use. The 3-lobed headdress, the pierced mouth with cut teeth and the scarific[...]
Rare Ngbaka statue (Nbaka, Bwaka or Mbaka), height 37 cm, pearl eyes, beautiful and significant brown oily patina. We can see the scarifications from the top of the forehead to the tip of the nose in [...]
Dan Maou mask Ivory Coast called comb, important ceremonial patina, total height 45 cm, good condition. We find the famous beak of this Dan subgroup, the Maous, and an important shamanic patina made o[...]
Beautiful patina of use for this old mask called "mosquito" referring to the mythical male spirit called "Parak" or "Brag". The spirit Parak is linked to initiation ceremonies as well as hunting. He i[...]
Two clay bowl pipes, bamboo stem and carved bone, one depicting a gnomic character, the other a seated character with an important head. Small crack and wearBamileke - CameroonProvenance: collection o[...]
Large Ambete Statue Republic of Congo Reliquary figure in hardwood whitened with kaolin depicting a strongly sexualized male figure, standing, with a stylized concave face, prominent forehead and blad[...]
Ebrié ethnic group (Ivory Coast). Open bracelet with three bronze bells. Decorated with waves and diamonds. Good condition. Inner diameter: 8 cm. Outer width: 13.5 cm. Height: 5.5 cm.
Superb Tsogho Vuvi mask from Gabon, but we can also feel the influence of their Punu and even Fang neighbors. Height 31.5 cm, good condition, wear, beautiful patina of use. This mask is aesthetically [...]
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