Symbol of authority attributed to the tribal leader
testifying to the hierarchy within the village.
Very finely carved in hardwood representing two ambrym ancestor figures.
Beautiful patina of us[...]
Mali, BAMBARA. Anthropomorphic attic door lock whose main element represents a woman. The importance of this beautiful, old and authentic lock suggests that it was used in a place that had to be well [...]
Rare and beautiful pair of ceremonial paddles finely carved with different geometric decorations on each side Mahogany with patina of use Nicely mounted on metal bases Some losses and suspension holes[...]
Punu okuyi mask, Gabon. Fromage wood, kaolin, red pigments. H. 38 cm Punu mask with a face covered in kaolin, the eyes in an arc-shaped shape split on either side of a modeled nose. The high headdress[...]
Flat wickerwork figure called Timbuwara. Timbuwara are figures made of woven fibers with various shapes. Their roles and uses in the home of men remain vague, but their undeniable aesthetic qualities [...]
Bamboo flute engraved with traditional patterns from the Island of Ambrym. Played straight, breath cut by the V-shaped notch. This flute has only 2 holes, it works perfectly but requires a little lear[...]
Bamileke sculpture, Cameroon circa 1950. Wooden core, the doll is covered with glass beads. Many beaded objects are currently used as markers of personal and cultural identity. Objects with a wooden o[...]
Rare Wooden Cup With Handle From The 'yaka/suku' Tribe Of Congo - Africa/African - Early 20th Very rare with a handle carved from the same piece of wood as the cup!
Bwaka/Luntu fetish statue. Congo Hardwood, beautiful and old light brown wear part. Necklace of trade beads. Pyrographed sculpture details. Indigenous repair to the base. H: 23 cm Provenance: colonial[...]
DAN, Ivory Coast. Wood, beautiful brown patina of use. H: 'é cm. "Wakemia" spoon with an ornate handle topped with a grip decorated with a human head with a deep patina of use. 1st half of the 20th ce[...]
Dog Bell, Bakongo. DRC. Hardwood, beautiful honey patina, plant fibers. H: 8 cm Double-leaf bell, it is carved in bas-relief on each side with a representation of a dog. Presumed period: early 20th ce[...]
Ikenga. Ibo. Nigeria. Hardwood, very old brown patina of use on red wood, old polychromy, visible accidents and losses. H: 108 cm Man seated on a stool (here missing) holding a head in his left hand a[...]
Seat/stool from the 'lobi' tribe in Burkina Faso, in one piece of wood
Beautiful tribal patina and traces of use
Height 12 cm, length 45 cm, width 16 cm
The Jorai (also known as Jarai and Gia Rai) and Banar are a minority group based in the central highlands of Vietnam. Their culture is matrilineal: the lineage is traced by the mother rather than by t[...]
Large wooden shield painted with white and brown vegetable dyes.
A carved figure at the top and plant fiber ornaments on the sides.
Papua New Guinea,
Asmat.Western Province
Double Caryatid Seat/Stool From The ‘Luba’ Tribe DR Congo, Mid 20th Century, in the light wood type as usual with the Luba tribe
Tribal patina and traces of use
Height 39 cm, Diameter 24 x 26cm
Rare Copper Knife/Sword From The 'lobala' Tribe Of Congo-Africa/African-Early 20th Century Very rare in copper, weight almost 900 grams without base! ex. Rob Vervoort, Diest (BE)
Spectacular throne of high dignitary Chowké of Angola in solid wood partly covered with hairy animal skin, leather, copper rings on the feet and wrists, brass plates fixed on the heads of characters T[...]
Necklace from the Kayapo people. REGION: Brazil MATERIAL: Freshwater mussel mother-of-pearl, cotton thread, glass bead, seeds, feathers PERIOD: early 20th century HEIGHT: 31 x 32 cm
Colonial suitcase from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century made in Togo for foreigners who were leaving for Europe. The suitcase measures 58cms long by 35cms wide and 27cm[...]
Very beautiful African mask, In wood, kaolin and colored pigments, Work of the 20th century. In good condition, wear from use, Old insect attack, Weight: 1070 gr, Dimensions: Height: 33 cm, Width: 26 [...]
Old musical hammer with its gong connected by a string (original) The hammer is carved with the head of the mythical buffalo. Wood and wrought iron Traces of use and marks of time Bibliography book "T[...]
very old everyday objects from Niger in wood, they measure respectively 42 and 29cms in diameter, in wood very hardened by use and time with a very beautiful deep patina. It should be noted old indige[...]
Club I Ula Drisia Fiji Islands
Melanesia, first third of the 20th century
Wood
H. 41.8cm
Round head carved from the root.
The handle is straight, incised with lines at the head and engraved w[...]
Very beautiful patina of use for this rare Abelam comb having the dual function of styling but above all of adorning the hair like a jewel. Braided plant fibers and wood. Sold with a presentation base[...]
Jimma SPOON
Oromo culture, south-west Ethiopia
First half of the 20th century
Brown horn
31 cm long, 3.8 cm long
This spoon is made from a section of brown horn, with a tapered handle partly h[...]
Interesting Indonesian, Malaysian divinity, In polychrome wood, In good used condition, wear of the polychromy, See photos, Indonesian work from the beginning of the 20th century. Weight: 887 gr. Dime[...]
Old double-sided hut post. This post was a supporting element of a ceremonial hut. All the huts in the Sepik River Valley are built on stilts in anticipation of the annual floods. Wood eroded by time [...]
Superb Songye dignitary seat with Congo caryatid Wood with patina of use partly covered with nails and brass leaves in particular on the seat, eyes, bracelets and neck ring high shine in places due to[...]
Large ZULU dance shield from South Africa. The object measures 120 cms excluding the base, with a convex surface carved in a semi-light wood of hard consistency with decoration of hollowed vertical li[...]
Very beautiful Bambara mask from Mali in patinated semi-hard wood Anthropomorphic style topped with a comb headdress with a remnant of fabric on a branch Pierced ears to attach pendants (there is one [...]
Spectacular carved wooden olifant with double patina measuring 62cm in height, there are two characters, a male riding a warthog and the other, female supporting the previous one. A very tight thin an[...]
Grand et Rare Masque-heaume Kavat ancien provenant de l'ethnie Baining .
Ce masque représente un moustique (symbole de l'esprit de la forêt) posé sur le visage d'un homme barbu.
Le peuple Baining vi[...]
Very rare Kota reliquary from Gabon with a very particular style A very heavy, very old wooden core, covered with copper fixed by large staples a pair of cone-shaped eyes, a pointed nose, an open mout[...]
Très joli masque Dan féminin de Côte d'Ivoireà épaisse patine crouteuse en surface et belle patine brillante à l'intérieur
un clou planté dans la tête, une coiffe en tissu rouge sur le poutour du crâ[...]
Punu mask, Gabon.
A lack and an old restoration on the back.
Small wear and slight cracks.
Height: approx. 30 cm
Sent by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicat[...]
Quite rare Teké fetish scepter from Congo for a dignitary made of patinated wood, glass inlay on the abdomen, feathers planted at the top, red fabric partly wrapping the body held by ropes, total heig[...]
Beautiful Toradja head, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Head from an ancient funerary mannequin (Tau Tau) of the Toradja/Toraja people
Chips on the ears, traces of lichen
Period: mid-20th century
Height: 57 c[...]
Barong mask, Bali, Indonesia
Polychrome wood, old traces of wood-eating insects
Period: first half / mid-20th century
Dimensions: H: 20.5 cm / L: 22 cm (without base)
Price: €2,400
Fang reliquary effigy from Gabon measuring approximately 65cms high excluding base, second half of the twentieth century (60-80). Accidents with losses are to be noted on this statue covered with a th[...]
Unique piece of spirituality and tradition, this authentic Nepalese shamanic mask is made of yak leather.
This extraordinary object, dating back to the 20th century, represents the craftsmanship and [...]
Discover a rare and authentic Mombaki ritual stick, coming from the Ifugao culture, one of the oldest and most fascinating populations in the Philippines.
This object is a testimony to the spiritual [...]
Belt with 26 Conchos
Navajo, USA, c. 1940
Leather and silver
Length: 98 cm
Gross weight: 152 grams
Brown leather belt mounted with twenty-five concho coins - all minted in the late 1930s or [...]
Oceanic Art: Beautiful Tapa model with black and reddish geometric decorations. In a modern frame with black baguette, on panel. Geometric patterns typical of the craftsmanship of this region of the w[...]
This beautiful necklace comes from Papua New Guinea and is handmade with embroidered cowrie shells on a natural fiber base. In Papua, this type of necklace is used in ceremonies and is custom made for[...]
The Jambiya dagger is an iconic piece of South Arabian culture, famous for its elegance and symbolism. Traditionally worn by men in ceremonial contexts or as a mark of social status, this object repre[...]
Ex-French collection.
The Bambara, also called Bamana, are present in the central and southern regions of Mali. The term "Bambara" means "unbeliever" and was given to them by Muslims. They are part[...]
Interesting Luba throne in patinated and eroded wood, height 69cm for a width of 30cm and a depth of 30cm also Beautiful patina of use on the seat, small nails are planted on the character's headdress[...]
Rare collection of eight Asian bamboo hats, some of which are really old with a lovely patina of time. This is a set from the collection of a famous hyperrealist painter who decorated the walls of his[...]
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