Polychrome terracotta jar, Mambila culture, Central Africa (Nigeria/Cameroon). Blue, red and white polychrome geometric patterns in bas-relief. The short arms rest on the abdomen.
Accidents: missing [...]
Ancient ritual dance mask "Pwo" used for the cult of fertility it embodied feminine beauty... Decorated with the famous cingelengelye sign in the shape of a cross engraved on the forehead, eyes circle[...]
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 [...]
Rare large basket for the collection of medicinal herbs, Dayak, Boenéo, Indonesia early 20th century. The basket is in excellent condition and is decorated with the same pattern on three sides and a d[...]
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[...]
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
Very beautiful Amazonian headdress (diadem). Large golden yellow feathers of ara aratinga on two hoops of palm fibers and held by cotton threads.
At the top three beautiful red feathers of ara chloro[...]
Large Mumuye statue representing a female character, standing slightly arched backwards on disjointed legs, the bust elongated and punctuated by a small chest, the navel in relief; The head with the e[...]
Elephant mask “Mukenga”, Kuba, in beads, fabric, shells and leather, Democratic Republic of Congo early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of the merchant and collector Claude de Marteau. H 47 cm x W 32[...]
Fang African Mask, 20th Century,
Wood 20th century painted wood
23 x 16 x 13 cm
Fang masks are a type of traditional African mask created by the Fang people, who primarily inhabit the equatorial fo[...]
This African mask is authentic and old, it has been worn. It is natural in its own juice, it is an ethnic object. It has a very beautiful patina, We point out that it is split and glued back together.[...]
Very beautiful colonial ivory, with very fine workmanship. It represents a hunter carrying a gazelle, his bow and his personal effects. Small crack see photo, due to retraction but in no way harms its[...]
"Kartal" percussion, wood with zoomorphic decoration, brass jingles, missing parts, normal wear, beautiful patina. Length: 26.8 cm, India, mid-20th century. The sound is produced by colliding the two [...]
Statuette representing a character in a hat.
Congo.
20th century.
Carved wood.
Dimensions:
Height: 17.5 cm.
Diameter at the base: 5 cm.
Base height: 20 cm.
Ancient Initiatory dance mask, “Kifwebe”, . It is sculpted with a cubist face with closed eyes. Wood marks of internal use, natural pigments. Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo. High. : 59 cm - Widt[...]
Carved wooden brutalist face sculpture. Made in the 1950s Belgium. Can stand alone or can be wall mounted. This sculpture has a very primitive expression and worn patina, there are some nice details s[...]
Representation of “Kaatyeleoo” (the old woman), mythical ancestor of the Sénoufo, in the traditional form of a “Motherhood” in Sénoufo Art from Ivory Coast. Condensing the qualities of the ideal mothe[...]
African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments held by a rope.
Work from the Democratic Republic of Congo carried out in the 20th century.
Dimensions: H 33 x W 18 cm
African mask in painted terracotta. It has three holes for wall mounting. Some missing paint.
Good condition
Early 20th century
Dimensions :
Height : 39 cm
Width : 22 cm
Peru, 1930s/1950s, very pretty terracotta statuette in the spirit of pre-Columbian creations. Piece with an assertive and very decorative aesthetic. Brought back, as well as other pieces in the same s[...]
Canadian indigenous art, very pretty anthropomorphic wooden sculpture made by John Joseph (born in 1957) inspired by the Indian faces of Southwestern Canada and in particular the Salish people. Strong[...]
The mask was attached to a yam to represent an ancestor who came to inhabit the vegetable during the harvest festivals. Very fine basketry work for this large model measuring 33 cm high. (45 cm with t[...]
Rare talipun from Papua New Guinea. Talipun are coins made of an openwork shell and a figure woven from fibers. In the 1960s they were collected by art dealers. Colissimo shipping with free insurance.[...]
Kuba ceremonial cup, Africa Height: 15.5 cm, D: 16 cm
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Three loom pulleys in weathered solid wood.
Dimensions: heights 25cm, 22cm, 21cm. width 10cm, 9cm, 8cm.
Africa early 20th.
Good condition, small losses to the horns of the mask
Antique large wooden "Luba" stool with a very attractive dark ritual patina.
The body of the stool is carved as an asexual woman, with smooth facial features characterised by large half-closed ey[...]
Beautiful and old mask representing a hyena head, origin Mali Kaminké Koma ethnic group, the teeth are made of metal, two are missing, slight accident on the lower jaw, remains of hair on the muzzle..[...]
African sculpture in Macassar wood "man's head with headdress" dating from the middle of the 20th century. This sculpture worked in profile is interesting for the finesse of its execution. In perfect [...]
Very beautiful and rare Native American covered basket. Produced in the North of the United States. Work from the first half of the 20th century. Condition of use . See photos . Weight: 956 g. Dimensi[...]
Interesting Dancing stick from the malekula islands, also called malekula puppet.
this head with bulging eyes and a large nose is set on a dancing stick, it is made of sculpted topsoil then painted w[...]
MaKonde seated statue - Statue embodying an ancestor, composed of incised scarifications in the wood and thick protruding lips specific to Makonde statuary Tanzania, northern Mozambique
"CALAO" totem status (or kalao), mythical sacred bird venerated by the "SENOUFO" ethnic group, Ivory Coast, who have made it their emblem. He is the protector of villages and houses. A bulging belly m[...]
Mask of the "Baoulé" ethnic group, Ivory Coast, around the 1950s, XX°. Trace of pigment. Height: 42 cm Width: 23 cm Sold without the metal base. Beautiful state of conservation and use, in its own jui[...]
Molds for the heads and legs of dolls, around 1900, in bronze, allowed the manufacture of the different parts of a plastic doll, an original and very decorative object, price per piece.
Mask presenting an asymmetrical face:
the eyes, the nostrils and the cheeks present differences connected by the mouth and the forehead. These so-called "disease" or "deformation" masks are called "M[...]
Old anthropomorphic statuette with dark patina
DRC (ex Zaire), Ndengese people
Mid-20th century
°°° Price can be reasonably negotiated °°°
Old statuette representing a seated male figure[...]
Very decorative, these two African masks, probably from Ivory Coast, are in Ebony and date from the middle of the XX CENTURY. Sending possible by colissimo.
Old African mask of the "SENOUFO" ethnic group from Ivory Coast in carved solid wood with color enhancement.
Height 35 cm, width 19 cm, depth 10 cm.
Mid 20th
Very Good Condition
African mask in solid wood with black patina, manual sculpture.
Origin Ivory Coast "YAOURE"
Height with base 44 cm, mask 28 cm, width 17 cm, depth 11 cm
Around 1950
Very good condition.
African bronze sculpture, "Head with headdress", Mid-20th century period Magnificent bronze sculpture of an original tribal art Dimensions: H 50 x Ø 12 cm
African bronze sculpture, "Man's head with headdress", Mid-20th century period Magnificent bronze sculpture of an original tribal art Dimensions: H 27 x 18 cm
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