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 [...]
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[...]
Old FANG Gabon reliquary statue height: 60 cm width: 12 cm good condition the back has suffered wear over time: see photos provenance: collection of a Nice enthusiast We are at your disposal for any r[...]
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[...]
Ibeji statuette, Yoruba. Nigeria late 19th early 20th century. Wood with brown patina, headdress pigmented blue. Yoruba statuettes are often used on altars to represent deified ancestors or divinities[...]
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 [...]
Yela mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, very particular design to the Yelas with these large vertical carved and polychrome streaks in black and white, minimalist and abstract mask as often w[...]
Rare and beautiful model of mask called "Belle Madeleine" in homage to a very beloved Catholic sister in the 19th century in Congo, these atypical masks are quite rare on the market. Good condition, s[...]
Antique African statue signed Massengo, in palm or Wenge wood; representing a woman and a child then a man. One is signed underneath, the other bears the monogram, acquired from the sculptor in the 19[...]
Statue representing an ancestor in the form of a standing male figure. The general appearance is punctuated by a play of lines forming angles and by this black and yellow bichromy. The neck is powerfu[...]
First half of the 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo / Zaire Private collection - France, collected in Central Africa between 1945 and 1955 This ritual statue, from the traditions of the Kusu o[...]
Kanak people, large tapa from New Caledonia, mid-20th century (brought back to France in the 1960s). Very well preserved. Length: 375 cm / width: 227 cm. Typical of Oceanic art and more particularly K[...]
African dignitary's seat in carved wood depicting a seated figure supporting the upper seat with his outstretched arms. Finely engraved geometric motifs decorate the seat, base, and the figure's cloth[...]
African crest in carved wood depicting two human figures seated back to back on a stylized geometric structure evoking an animal. Probably originating from West or Central Africa, this ceremonial piec[...]
African carved wooden helmet, attributable to the Marka (or Bamana) ethnic group of Mali. This type of mask, often used in initiation ceremonies or rites of passage, has a slender structure with a fac[...]
Large Luba statue from the DRC, characteristic of their production, she stands with her breasts hanging down on her torso, and this is a sign of beauty and veneration because she is a woman who has br[...]
Large reliquary basket with its female guardian statue, Lumbu Gabon. Height 70 cm, good condition, with wear. Remains of white pigments and laundry blue in places. The eyes are made of glass protected[...]
French Lelys Collection. Among the Shira-Punu group, the Massango, Mashango, Sango, and Sangu settled in the Chaillu massif in Gabon, as well as in the Ngounié province. The use of baskets and reliqua[...]
Large Asmat Irian Jaya wooden shield, stylized geometric decoration carved then coated with natural pigments. It comes from the Nina and Gilbert Wolmark collection, she was a producer and cartoonist i[...]
Large Asmat Irian Jaya wooden shield, stylized geometric decoration carved then coated with natural pigments. It comes from the Nina and Gilbert Wolmark collection, she was a producer and cartoonist i[...]
First half of the 20th century Ivory Coast / Liberia Private collection - France, collected in Ivory Coast between the 1930s and 1950s Originating from the ritual traditions of the Dan people, this an[...]
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