Standing female figure wearing a stylized cup on her head that she holds with one of her hands on the slender arm. The face sculpted by cubist incisions displays a beautiful soft and serene expression[...]
Statue showing a bust-length character. The arms are along the body with the hands placed on the stomach. The head, very slightly turned, ends with a long pointed chin. The ears are made of an arc of [...]
Oval-shaped tray used for divination. It is decorated with a frieze of interlacing on the side. At the top, the sculptor has represented two faces in a very original way. Indeed, they are superimposed[...]
Three coins or tokens, Congo, early 20th century.
Approx. 4 cm for the largest.
Sent by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published on Proant[...]
Very nice slingshot with a man's head with a prominent jaw and wearing a peaked cap. Dimensions: 18 x 7 cm without base 20th century Provenance: Former Pierre Dufourcq Bidau collection, formed between[...]
Patinated terracotta figure.
South America, 20th century?
Good condition.
Height: 18 cm
Sent by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published[...]
Beautiful Figurative Wooden Cup From The 'kuba' Tribe Of Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century Rare with the foot as a base. Collected around 1900 by Alix Maréchal, Belgian colonialist.
Senufo loom pulley stirrup, with hornbill head with helmet headdress, a long curved plunging beak. The hornbill is a mythical bird of the Senufo, the stylized head, formed of a large beak and a tuft. [...]
Statuette showing a character standing with his arms raised in a cross. This type of statue is part of the "Bateba" family. It is called "Ti Puo", which means dangerous. It was intended for a family a[...]
Materials: wood, rope Kasangu mask from the Ibuku society.
The forehead is rounded, the facial expression incisive, the teeth are pointed. Before obtaining the right to wear this tribal mask, the S[...]
Horned masks called "kayamba" are among the initiation objects of the bwame (bwami) initiation society and represent an intelligent and cunning person. The material, size and shape indicate the wearer[...]
Type: African Statuette Artist: Claude de Muzac Main material: Ivory Style/Era: 20th century Shape/color: African woman's head in ivory on a square marbled brown base Dimensions/Size: 5 cm x 15 cm Wei[...]
Ivory Coast, Yaouré people, circa 1950, superb dance mask in hardwood with a dark brown patina from the company "Dyé" symbolizing the "Yu" or spiritual power. It represents a human face with a collar [...]
4 Figurative statues of Filipino colonial tribes carved in wood with original painting and traditional costumes
Early 20th century
Height each 40.5 cm
Good condition
Short sword produced in large quantities. Their success gave rise to countless local variants or to freer interpretations designed by neighboring peoples. These swords were most often simply slipped b[...]
Grange commemorative figure (ntadi) representing a character with his hands placed on each side of his head, heavy stone very weathered by time. Very expressive sculpture in its simplicity Congo early[...]
PROPELLER called Atlatl
Inuit culture, Alaska
First half of the 20th century
Wood and bone
51.5 cm long, 7.5 cm long
Wooden thruster with gutters for the attachment system and bone elements riv[...]
Belgian collection.
The Nkisi songye acts as an intermediary between the deities and humans. The large sculptures are the collective property of an entire village, while the smaller ones are owned [...]
Shaman's Bench
Juruna Indians, State of Mato Grosso, Central Brazil
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 40 cm, 95 cm long
Made of monoxyle wood, this stool is shaped like a jagu[...]
First half of the 20th century Africa - Democratic Republic of Congo Private collection, collected in Congo between the 1940s and 1960s This ovoid African wooden mask, characterized by its slightly of[...]
First half of the 20th century Africa - Congo Private collection from Auvergne, collected in Congo between the 1940s and 1960s This remarkable African wooden mask, whose face is entirely covered in ka[...]
Small passport mask, showing the face of a bush spirit, wearing two gazelle horns, symbol of agility and speed, an essential virtue for a young initiate. Wood, old thick brown patina in places, signs [...]
Statue called "colon" of a king seated on his throne placed on a platform. He wears a magnificent crown on his head in the shape of a half sphere and an amulet around his neck representing an elephant[...]
Belgian collection.
Among the Lega, the Bwami society, accessible to men and women, governed social and political life. There were up to seven levels of initiation, each linked to distinct emblems.[...]
MALE FUNERAL MANNEQUIN called Tau-Tau
Toradja culture, Great Sunda Islands, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Jackfruit wood, pewter and pigments
H. 132; L 31 cm
Wooden [...]
Statuette representing a male character probably a bare-chested athlete wearing shorts and a medal around his neck. Hardwood old patina Red and yellow polychrome wood. Good general condition of conser[...]
Slingshot with two heads glued and sculpted with dexterity. It is sculpted with geometric patterns Hardwood old honey patina, marks of use, good general condition of conservation, see photos Baoule, R[...]
Slingshot with two heads glued and sculpted with dexterity. Hardwood old honey patina, marks of use, good general condition of conservation, see photos Baoule, Republic of Ivory Coast, first half of t[...]
Lovely little comb with 5 teeth, carved on each side with a meticulous engraved decoration of lines, sawtooth, stepped and zigzag. Hard wood, with brown patina, numerous old marks of use, one tooth ri[...]
Ex-French collection, the name will be communicated to the buyer.
The Vere, Verre, Were, Duru-Verre, or Dii, live in northeastern Nigeria, in the state of Adamawa (formerly Gongola), as well as in [...]
Superb Dogon Mali altar statue, This carved wooden fetish represents a venerable ancestor, it is used during rituals to ask for his help, and to activate the statue it is necessary to offer him differ[...]
Part of a wooden ceremonial staff from the Tetum culture of East Timor, early to first half of the 20th century, with an anthropomorphic figure at the top.
Very interesting wear and patina. In orig[...]
Rare representation of a Bamoun Chief with his prestigious headdress encrusted with cowrie shells bronze character covered with abrus (red seeds) His right hand is in the form of a megaphone, his mout[...]
First half XX century Congo
A beautiful Songye female virility and power figure with a great patine and in untouched condition.
Collected in the 1960's.
Provenance: private collection of dip[...]
Shiva Lingam in jasper of several colors, naturally polished.
Oblong shape.
Natural stone for meditation or decoration.
Dimensions:
Length: 10.7 cm.
Diameter: 8.3 cm.
IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.
Or[...]
Ornamental element (apron) fringed in skin, decorated with a fully beaded decoration presenting a rose decoration.
REGION: Plains Indians, USA
MATERIAL: Skin, pearl
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSIO[...]
Pair of Yoruba bronze edan or bell. Cast using the lost city technique, these bronzes with brown patina are unique. Former French collection, acquired in the 1980s.
Jolie marionette de cavalier Benin
le cavalier et le cheval sont articulés. Lames en bois recouvertes de feuilles de laiton
Très belle patine d'usage et d'ancienneté sur l'ensemble de l'objet.
h[...]
LUBA female statue in heavy and hard patinated wood height 33cm A twisted iron necklace around the neck, fibers planted in the ears, a remnant of loincloth as a sex cover, copper nails for the eyes Sh[...]
Curious character with a hat in enamelled ceramic Character sitting on a base Good condition Dimensions H 40 x W 17 x 14 cm 20th century More photos on request TEL 0609061579 For international deliver[...]
Rare Sotho Zulu Doll This doll is part of a stylistically mysterious group called "enigma dolls" a mix of Sotho and Zulu styles. As explained in the article in "evocation of the child, fertility figur[...]
Papuan wooden war shield, particularly decorative, collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Wood, plant fibers and natural pigments. Approx. 115 x 40 cm / 1500€ including shipping.
Didagur mask collected in the village of Govermas in the Blackwater area in Papua New Guinea. This type of wickerwork mask is used during initiation ceremonies. The mouth opening allows the wearer to [...]
Imposing and exceptional raw wood statue representing an ancestor figure with a scarified face and body. Gullied wood and indigenous restoration at the level of a shoulder (1 nail). Very beautiful pie[...]
Very pretty little African chair (Ashanti / Ghana) in wood and leather from the beginning of the 20th century. Solid and stable, very beautiful natural patina. Seat height 30 cm.
Interesting mask called "mosquito" referring to the mythical male spirit called "Parak" or "Brag". The Parak spirit is linked to initiation ceremonies as well as hunting. He is supposed to help the hu[...]
Papuan wooden war shield, particularly decorative, collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Wood, plant fibers and natural pigments. Approx. 120 x 43 cm / 1400€ including shipping.
Interesting large Kete helmet mask, installed near the Lubas and the Songyes, they mixed with the Kubas. We find the classic diamond pattern, the use of earth for coloring, the expressionist face with[...]
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