Slit gong drum called "garamut" collected in the Middle Sepik area in Papua New Guinea. Slit drums like this one are mainly used to punctuate traditional ceremonies or "singsings". Entirely engraved a[...]
Kachina doll representing Kwikwilyaka
Also known as Mocking Kachina
Hopi Indians, Arizona
Circa 1960
Cottonwood, pigments, skin and vegetable fibres
H. 18 cm, L 9 cm
Monoxyle wooden doll fe[...]
Kachina doll representing Chöqapölö
The Mud Thrower
Hopi Indians, Arizona
Circa 1940
Cottonwood, pigments, wool and vegetable fibres
H. 23 cm, W 9 cm
(accidents and restorations)
Monoxyle wo[...]
African Wooden Whistle From The 'bakongo' Tribe Of Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century Rare model with 4 holes, from a lot with Bakongo objects. Ex.Old Belgian collection
Kachina doll representing Kaisale
Kachina Clown
Hopi Indians, Arizona
Circa 1940
Cottonwood, pigments, fabric and plant fibres
H. 20 cm, L 5 cm
Monoxyle wooden doll featuring a mask with a blu[...]
Kachina DOLL representing the Koyemsi Clown
Also known as Kachina Tête de Boue (Mud head)
Hopi Indians, Arizona
First half of the 20th century
Cottonwood, pigments and down
H. 14 cm, W 4 cm
A[...]
Kachina DOLL
Pueblo, Arizona
Late 19th - early 20th century
Cottonwood, pigments and fabric
H. 21 cm, L 8 cm
A monoxyle wooden doll whose arms are brought back to the bust, finely worked in[...]
Kachina doll representing Hakto
Also known as Kachina Head Wood Carrier
Hopi Indians, Arizona
Circa 1920
Cottonwood, pigments and wool
H. 20 cm, W 6.5 cm
A monoxyle wooden doll whose colours[...]
Kachina DOLL representing the Koyemsi Clown
Also known as Kachina Tête de Boue (Mud head)
Hopi Indians, Arizona
Circa 1920-1940
Cottonwood, pigments, leather and fabric
H. 20.3 cm; L 9 cm
(old [...]
Knot hook for tents or for heavy clothing (coat type) in walrus tooth.
Magnificent patina.
Dimension: length 11 cm.
Greenland dating from the 19th century.
Two pretty feline heads in gray grainy terracotta, typical of the Tumaco culture - La Tolita (border between Ecuador and Colombia). Stylized representations of Jaguar, or the Jaguar Man, one of the an[...]
Belgian collection.
The Luba (or Baluba in Tchiluba) are a people of Central Africa originally from Katanga, more precisely from the region of the Lubu River, from which their name derives (Baluba [...]
Rare bamboo and plant fiber jaw harp collected in the Sepik River area in Papua New Guinea. Base on request only. Photos by David & Amélie Godreuil. Approx. 27 x 4 cm / €150 including shipping.
Bowl made of terracotta and natural pigments collected in the village of Koiwud in Papua New Guinea. Entirely worked and presenting tribal designs evoking totemic plants and animals. This type of bowl[...]
This adornment comes from the Papuan tribes of New Guinea. It is composed of shells, seeds, old coins mounted on a braid of plant fiber. Beautiful balance of the composition.
Amulet representing a "bird man" supposed to give real powers to the hunters who possess it: invisibility, endurance, strength... Collected in the village of Minias in Papua New Guinea. Blackened wood[...]
Cult altar showing a seated king with his two hands symbolically placed on the heads of his two heirs, his power personified by three caryatids of powerful and massive proportions. Hardwood with a thi[...]
Figurine representing a dignitary on a sedan chair. Beige terracotta with brown decoration. Chancay, Peru, 1100 - 1400 AD. One of the arms of the sedan chair has been glued back together, otherwise in[...]
Old price 700 Guardian statue of the reliquary among the Kota, beautiful patina and beautiful work of dinanderie, height with base 56 cm, good general condition, some wear and discreet attack of xylop[...]
Old price 750. The N'tomo among the Bambaras is a secret society for initiating young uncircumcised boys. They are blackened in the fire then receive earth, oil, flour ... which gives it this beautifu[...]
Very beautiful mask in plant fibers from Oceania. Ethnicity to be defined! Very beautiful work of braiding the fibers, highlighted by kaolin for the surroundings of the eyes and the side parts. Very d[...]
Superb and very Rare Short Sword From the Songye / Nsapo Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900
Tribe: Songye / Nsapo
Country: DR Congo
Height: 38.5 cm
Excellent condition
Powerful tambua (also called Tombua) from the Fiji Islands dating from the 19th century.
Superb yellowed patina and original hanging thread in coconut fibers.
Note: Tambua is the most valuable m[...]
Antique and Rare Curved Sword from the Yakoma/Ngbandi Tribe - Dr Congo Ubangi Region
Tribe : Yakoma / Ngbandi
Country : DR Congo
Period: 19th Century
External Curve Length: 60 cm
Perfect Conditio[...]
Very rare receptacle from the Marquesas Islands containing a monoxyle female Tiki. The tiki is part of the receptacle. The lid has a beautiful dark patina. The feet are removable. The whole is entirel[...]
Belgian private collection.
These protective fetishes, intended to secure homes, are among the most sought after in Africa. The Nkisi acts as a mediator between gods and men. Large statues are held[...]
ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK
Senoufo culture, Ivory Coast
19th century or earlier
Copper alloy
H. 18 cm, length 15 cm
A copper alloy mask made using the lost wax casting technique, with a green pat[...]
Mask called "Garra" collected in the village of Wagu in the Hustein Mountains area in Papua New Guinea. Garra masks represent the spirits of the bush and elderly people. The hooks represent hornbill b[...]
Tchokwe dance mask Dance mask carved with a face with an intense character. The almond-shaped eyes, the fine nose, the raised eyebrows, and the half-open mouth symbolically revealing the teeth express[...]
Very beautiful patina for this top of a paddle collected on the banks of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Top engraved with tribal designs and showing remains of paint. Traces of use. Sold mounted[...]
JAGUAR VASE
Guanacaste culture, Nicoya region, Costa Rica
1,000 - 1,500 A.D.
Polychrome terracotta
H. 32.8 cm, length 18 cm
Tripod vase with a stylised jaguar head in relief and two other f[...]
African Headrest From The 'Luba' Tribe Of Congo - Africa - Early 20th Century ex. Belgian Colonial Collection
These neckrests were often broken ritually after the owner of it passed away, so nobody[...]
Painted bark collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the internal faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses and represent[...]
Statuette Known as Muñeca
Pre-Columbian Peru, Moche III Period, 300-400 AD
Terracotta
Height: 14 cm
Pencil inscriptions under the base
Provenance:
Private Collection, Versailles
Charmin[...]
Slingshot carved on the handle of a standing female figure holding an offering, her face with a gentle expression. Wood, old honey patina, signs of use, good general condition; see photos. Baoulé, Rep[...]
Saber with rectangular blade, the handle inlaid with plates and brass and copper wires forming a geometric decoration. Sheath in patinated leather with geometric patterns. REGION: South-west Morocco M[...]
Rectangular 5-blade Sanza This rectangular sanza has five metal blades, or lamellae, that produce sounds when plucked. The instrument is engraved with ancestral geometric and circular patterns evoking[...]
Female genital cover, from the Kapsiki tribe, Cameroon. In leather, metal and blue glass beads. Height: 22 cm. Width at +: 17 cm. Weight: 0.388 kg. Good condition. Shipping extra: €14, registered for [...]
MODERN ART-SCULPTURE-ARTE POVERA AVANT-GARDE MASK GU BAULÉ PATINATED PAPER MACHINE ROME 1978 STUDIO ARTE EQUIPE 66 ´MAESTRO GIANPISTONE Very rare work by Maestro Gianpistone (Rome 1929-2020), avant-ga[...]
Engraved bark used as a pig hunting charm. It represents a character with a scarified body and face. This object is only present in the Blackwater area in Papua New Guinea. Engraved raw bark. Restorat[...]
Raw wood sculpture called "Yipwon", presented and sold mounted on a base. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects of the Sepik River area. These sculptures are placed in the Haus T[...]
STERNUM-BORING CLUB
Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, Melanesia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and plant fibers
H. 126; L. 4 cm
Monoxyle wooden drill-sternum club with cylindrical handle, finel[...]
The mask consists of two parts:
At the top a circle symbolizing animal horns, it rests on a triangular base revealing three holes at face level for sight and breathing.
Slightly crusty patina with b[...]
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[...]
Old Kumu or Mbuti mask from the Ituri region, Wood with old patina, painted with red dots with remains of kaolin at eye level Very expressive and raw, close to the Lega in their aesthetics Old Belgian[...]
Small painted bark collected in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the internal faces of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses and rep[...]
CEREMONIAL OAR "HOE". Maori. New Zealand. Carved wood This beautiful Maori ceremonial oar was not used to drive the canoes but as an emblem of prestige and belonging that allowed people to speak or ac[...]
Pipe from the northwest coast of Canada. representing a raven. Circa 1900. Object intended for exchange. There is a slot at the mouthpiece on each side.
Small polished flint axe - Aisne Valley - Neolithic
Small polished axe in beige flint.
Comes from the Aisne Valley.
Height: 16cm without the base and 23 with it.
Width: 6 cm.
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