Statuette of the Ewe cultural group (Togo), commonly called Venavi and used in the context of the cult of twins like the Ibeji among the Yoruba of Nigeria. This female statuette has her hairstyle pain[...]
Fish.
Polychrome bas-relief carved wooden panel.
Aboriginal work or in the Aboriginal style.
A small dent on the upper right corner, otherwise good condition.
24 x 54.5 x 2.5 cm
Sent by Colissi[...]
Senufo statue, from Ivory Coast, with cut-off feet, originally intended as a ritual altar figure. It features the characteristic rooster-crested headdress and a series of identity scarifications. The [...]
Rare triplet of ibeji, statuettes of the cult of twins, among the Yoruba of Nigeria. This triplet includes a female statue and two male (smaller) ones. The statues have pearl necklaces and brass brace[...]
Ritual axe, called Aringo Jagun, of the thunder god (Shango) among the Yoruba of Nigeria. The twisted handle supports a kneeling female figure with a child on her back personifying the god Shango. The[...]
Towering at over two metres in height, this exquisite piece is sure to make a statement in your space. Lintel sculptures are traditionally works of art carved into flat pieces of wood or stone, dating[...]
This carved African figural post is an incredibly unique and truly special piece. Many of the intertwined figures depicted in this piece are holding axes and tools - perhaps a reference to the highly [...]
Egyptian sculpture of rams with 2 heads 20th century in wood. Sold individually but 2 pieces available (contact us) shipping possible for one piece by Mondial Relay or colissimo, if 2 pieces (contact [...]
Ornamental and wall-mounted solid wood painting, from the BINGERVILLE Workshop in Ivory Coast, representing a charging elephant, signed on the back FABELY 80 and SENEGAL 82
BRUT ART EARLY ARTS POPULAR ART SCULPTURE THREE-HEADED FIGURE PATINATED CARVED WOOD 20TH CENTURY Large and slender three-headed royal figure in carved, blackened and patinated wood whose aesthetic is [...]
Protective figure presenting a warrior standing with his hands symbolically placed on the top of his penis. His face with the expression marked by the wide open mouth symbolizing a sign of challenge o[...]
Monoxyl sculpture from the end of the 19th century or even the beginning of the 20th century, most certainly the thirteenth station of an ordeal in the Oceanian style. A “clumsy” illegible inscription[...]
Haute époque/ colonial folk art
17th or 18th cty
Small wooden carved, polychrome and gilded statue depicting a pieta: the body of Christ fall down on Virgin Mary knees.
Folk art style correspondi[...]
Pair of wooden elements probably Hindu temple. From the collection of an important Brussels decorator, they are very decorative. Normally I do not buy this type of object. It is so rare to find and ve[...]
Guatemala.
Mask of the Baile de la Conquista.
Mid 20th century. Carved and painted wood. Wearing the masche you will feel a light scent of exotic wood.
The Dance of Conquest is a public ritua[...]
Attié or Ebrié culture, Ivory Coast.
First half of the 20th century.
Fisherman's fetish.
Wooden statuette with a beautiful patina.
Crack on the back.
Measurements:
Height: 25cm.
Width: 7.5cm.[...]
Huge two-headed slit gong drum collected from Ambrym Island in the achipelago of Vanuatu. The breadfruit slit drums of the island of Ambrym are still used today to communicate within the villages and [...]
Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo, first half of the 20th century, superb wooden sculpture depicting a hieratic female character represented standing on a circular base. The body is treated i[...]
Old little standing female fetish with a peaceful face. Beautiful stylization of the character and detailed female attributes: the breasts are pointed and the sex is particularly apparent below the na[...]
Masque du Guatemala, de procession et de danse, en bois sculpté et polychrome.
Yeux en verre et attache d'origine.
Datant du début du XXeme siècle.
Envoi rapide et soigné.
Règlement par ordr[...]
Tanzania, Tabwa people, first third of the 20th century, very pretty and unusual cane of authority and prestige. The handle, finely decorated with engraved geometric patterns, is surmounted by a stand[...]
Sculpture representing a seated woman carrying a shea butter container on her head, origin Haute Côte d'Ivoire, Korogho region, Senoufo, traditional art, colonial period
Madagascar - 19th / 20th century.
Large statue representing a woman.
Fine symmetry in the lower body, upper part of the left arm having resisted to the wear of time, little circular depression on th[...]
Beautiful and rare old mask with very beautiful patina of use height 21.5 cm for a width of 13cm and a depth of 25cm Real dance mask of Ethnie Dan from Ivory Coast Eroded wood, iron nail planted in th[...]
Very beautiful and rare Fang sculpture from Gabon in carved and patinated wood height 67cm beard and forehead studded one arm glued otherwise good condition In Fang society, the authority was in the h[...]
Old and large Senufo wooden statue with dark patina for ritual use. Old restoration on the front of the right foot. Republic Of Côte d'Ivoire, Early 20th Century.
Bangwa commemorative sculptures are among the most spectacular pieces of African art. Each one of them corresponds to a precise king of which one has often lost track. King Bangwa places on his thigh [...]
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