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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Korean Blue and White Porcelain Incense Burner Joseon Dynasty 19th Cty |
 | AN ANCIENT NUBIAN TERRACOTTA MASK |
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 | A Large Bizen Vase from Mid-Edo with Researcher Certification |
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| A Large Antique Amber Bead from the Sahara, with Silver Repairs | Mask - Bassa - Liberia | Very rare and large ritual jar of the Bakongo people | Mask - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire | Large Fang Ngontang helmet mask from Gabon |
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Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$155.00
$155.00
This antique traditional tribal dagger was made and used by the Manding people who are indigenous to the Western Sudan region of Africa. The dagger is 10 inches long and has a leather covered pommel. The blade is dulled and rusted with a small bend at the tip. The original matching scabbard has traditionally woven worked leather decoration with belt loop and tassel.
DAY FINE ARTS
£500.00
£500.00
collection of 4 west African 'Gris gris' leather bound talismans containing protective amulets largest 13cm excluding neck cord. undated, estimated to be early to mid 20th cent. can be viewed in central London.
Fine large and early pair of wooden twins, both females, Yoruba People, Oyo Region, Nigeria, 19th./20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with large headdresses, blue pigment, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with large headdresses, blue pigment, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry...
Coins and Antiques Gallery
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
Pair of African carved figures depicting a family with the woman carrying a jar on her head and holding it with the left hand and with the right
hand carrying another vessel. The man holding a cane by left hand and his child by his right side. The man figure has a height if 11 inches and woman
is 10.25 inches tall standing on a .75 inch wooden base. Both item bear very nice dark patina, in good condition with losses to woman's necklace and
left earring.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€3,700.00
€3,700.00
H. 48 cm, first half of the 20th century.
Provenance:
Private collection New York
Bonhams New York, 12 May 2011 lot 2077. Estimate 8.000-12.000 USD (unsold).
Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0006772-001
A rare burnished red earthenware foot rasp, in the form of a stylized crouching crocodile, probably made in Asyut (circa 1850-1920), for use in the Egyptian public bath house. There is a very similar example in the Pitt Rivers Museum (University of Oxford: http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/toiletries/50-footcare.html ...
Momoyama Gallery
$395.00
$395.00
This extraordinary statue comes from the Kuyu people who live between the Sangha and upper Ogowe Rivers, D.R.Congo.
Very large and heavy terracotta statue, covered with shiny and vivid colors, made around the early 20th century - in our family collection since 1950.
This wonderful figure will hold a prominent place in any Tribal Art collection.
We also have 2 more Kuyu terracotta statues from the same period...
Hundred and One Antiques
$350.00
$350.00
Antique early 20th century wooden African mask from Mali painted with black, beige, and brown pigment.
Condition: nice old patina, some visible tiny cracks in wood on the front of the mask and minor loses of polychrome.
Measurements: 9 ½ (24cm) inches tall.
Condition: nice old patina, some visible tiny cracks in wood on the front of the mask and minor loses of polychrome.
Measurements: 9 ½ (24cm) inches tall.
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Intandane ltd
£375.00
£375.00
A figure of a soldier or guardian figure finely cast in bronze (using the lost wax method) and made in Benin, Nigeria, during the 19th or early 20th Century.
Provenance: from an early to mid 20th Century North West of England collection.
Condition: there is a production crack running down his back from the left ear to the top of the left leg and part of the item he is holding in his right hand may be missing.
18cm (7 inches) high.
Weight 695 grams) (1lb 8.5 ounces)
Lovely tribal looking early pair of wooden twins, female, Yoruba People, Ibadan, Nigeria, 19th./ early 20th. century. Rare style!
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1920)
The lovely set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry and kauri shells...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1920)
The lovely set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry and kauri shells...
Momoyama Gallery
$450.00
$450.00
Large NGONTANG helmet mask (all seeing mask) from the Fang people in Gabon, very well used and worn and in great condition - pre 1920 and definitely rare.
Size: 41 cm - 2 kg
Known as Ngontang (or Ngontanga), this mask variety appeared among the Fang people of southern Cameroon and Gabon shortly before 1920. It represents a spirit of the dead visiting as a young white woman from the world beyond...
Hundred and One Antiques
$500.00
$500.00
A Fine antique African Diviner Janus Slit Gong Drum (Mukoku- Ngoombu), Yaka, D.R. Congo/Angola late 19th or first half of the 20th century. Finely carved drum forming a hollowed cylindrical body with a slit at the front side, surmounted by a Janus head on a short neck with large, pointed nose, protruding oval eye. Two brass bels attached to the neck on the twisted fibre cord.
The wood with fine old natural glossy patina. Mounted on the custom-made square iron base...
Extremely fine and rare mask, made of hardwood. Warm glossy patina and beautiful age wear. Early 20th century. H. 22 cm. Comes with a patinated brass stand.
Provenance: private collection Lanaken, Belgium - private collection Breda, The Netherlands.
DAY FINE ARTS
$300.00
$300.00
Old Ethiopian scroll painted and written on animal skin. Approx 200 x 9.5cm, in 2 part leather container. Evidence of damage on right side throughout. Undeciphered. Date estimated to be early 20th century or earlier.
An unusual and exquisite pair of wooden twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, 19th. cent.
The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth! Both richly adorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 28,5-29 cm...
The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth! Both richly adorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 28,5-29 cm...
C.P.Sheffield
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A Fine South African headrest in good condition .The inscription along the seat reads " KAFFER HEAD REST P.M.BURG NATAL 1904 J.W.R.de la Poer. R.Garrison .Regt". Zulu/Swazi. Length 44.5cm, Height 19cm
Hundred and One Antiques
$700.00
$700.00
A rare antique, late 19th-early 20th century, African Tribal Ceremonial Axe-Hatchet used by shaman as the accessory for the Bwami secret society divination practices. The brown dyed bone shaft is finely carved with three tribal figures. The top figure depicts an African woman with large breast wearing the conical hat wrapped in twisted copper wire. The bottom figure depicting an African man with the Erect Phallus formed from the rear spike of the iron axe blade and wrapped in twisted copper wire...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1397313
(stock #BNJakanBirdW)
June Hastings
$150.00
$150.00
An Akan gilt metal gold weight cast as a bird on round tapering base. The Akan gold weights are quite unique in the world for their forms. Their weights are so distinguished by their shape that they are now considered decorative art forms only few inches in size. Historically, they were used for measuring gold dust, which was circulating as currency in Ghana and Ivory Coast among the Akans from the 15th until the end of the 19th century. Measures 2.75 inches high and dates late 1800s.
An unusual and exquisite pair of large wooden female twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, 19th. cent.
The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth and pubic hair finely outlined! Both richly adorned with jewelry incl. silverish metal bangles and Kauri shells. Note the preserved body pigments, that is often washed off on older figures!
A very early pair with an exceptional patina...
The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth and pubic hair finely outlined! Both richly adorned with jewelry incl. silverish metal bangles and Kauri shells. Note the preserved body pigments, that is often washed off on older figures!
A very early pair with an exceptional patina...
Hundred and One Antiques
$580.00
$580.00
Original 19th–20th century African Kurumba headdress adoné design in the graceful form of an antelope head with long neck and slender horns, decorated with horizontal stripes, rising from the top of the head, and echoed by the long forward-curved ears.
The neck and the snout decorated with carved extensive geometric patterns, polychrome with ocher brown, black, beige and kaolin pigments resting on the helmet shaped cap of hemispherical form, adorned with shells and bordered with i...
Exceptional and early mask covered with a reddish brown paint (original). Oval eyes, sharp nose and full lips. Originally there was an iron pin in the forehead. H. 21 cm. 19th to early 20th century.
Provenance: C.P. Meulendijk, Rotterdam - Christie’s Amsterdam 1978 - Drouot Richelieu Paris 2006 - Mamadou Keita, Amsterdam.
Senatus Consulto
$750.00
$750.00
A high quality and rare pair of male and female wooden twins, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 19th.-early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with very pecular 'punk' hairdresses and they are both adorned with bead bracelets. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji mean...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with very pecular 'punk' hairdresses and they are both adorned with bead bracelets. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji mean...
Hundred and One Antiques
$250.00
$250.00
This is an authentic 19th-century Ethiopian Abyssinian Coptic Orthodox brass blessing cross comprised of three intricately cast and attached elements.
The cross is decorated with intricate geometric patterns arranged in a lattice design, resulting in a stunning visual effect. The cross is attached to a long handle with a square section, and the handle has an ornate finial consisting of a pierced rectangular panel topped by a cross.
A blessing cross is a hand cross held by a priest or...
A very elaborate tobacco pipe bowl of the Ashanti people (present Ghana), knowing tobacco and the habit of smoking since the 17th century. A feline predator is standing on a rectangular base plate. Provenance: old collection from Berne, Switzerland. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: 8 cm x 8.5 cm.
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese tamba storage jar. Large open mouth with akadobe glaze, which consists of russet and blue runny glaze. Tapers in shape down to the base. This form is animated through the irregularities of the firing of the kiln.
Edo Period 19th Century
25" Diameter x 24"
Edo Period 19th Century
25" Diameter x 24"
Himalaya Primitive
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Important feminine Lobi Figure with arms up to pay tribute to death people
H 70 cm, wideness between hands 26 cm
Senatus Consulto
$195.00
$195.00
A very unusual large and very early version of the currency bracelet, used also by slave traders in the in West Africa - these served as exchange currency.
A very ornate bracelet with miniature decoration around the three hemispheric profiles.
Size: 109 mm. wide and 59 mm. high. Weigh: 367 grams.
Condition: Good Very fine, small bumps, but intact with a lovely warm green, brownish red patina.
Ex. Old Danish Private Colection
A very ornate bracelet with miniature decoration around the three hemispheric profiles.
Size: 109 mm. wide and 59 mm. high. Weigh: 367 grams.
Condition: Good Very fine, small bumps, but intact with a lovely warm green, brownish red patina.
Ex. Old Danish Private Colection
Senatus Consulto
$1,650.00
$1,650.00
A rare painted early wooden figure, Ivory Coast, Baulé, from the famous Danish Artist and Sculptor, Robert Jacobsen private collection and from the 19th.- or very early 20th. century
The figure appears facing the front, symmetrical with her arms resting on her stomach, which was a sign of peace for the Baulé people. She is dressed in a loincloth painted in black, red and white.
An artful carving in a hard dark solid wood. Wonderful facial expression even for the elabor...
The figure appears facing the front, symmetrical with her arms resting on her stomach, which was a sign of peace for the Baulé people. She is dressed in a loincloth painted in black, red and white.
An artful carving in a hard dark solid wood. Wonderful facial expression even for the elabor...
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€275.00
€275.00
Ogboni, Brass, Yoruba, Nigeria.
H. 18 cm. 19th/early 20th century.
The iron pins are missing.
Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932 - 2021).
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€1,350.00
€1,350.00
H. 20 cm. First half of the 20th century.
Ex Paolo Morigi (1939-2017), Magliaso-Lugano, Switzerland,
Ex Nadya Levi (1929-2021), Antwerp, Belgium,
Ex Fily Keita, Los Angeles, USA.
Senatus Consulto
$1,850.00
$1,850.00
An important high quality early wooden figure, Ivory Coast, Baulé, provenanced and from the 19th. century
The sculpture representing a seated woman, hands on her knees, seated on a chair, carved with incredible realism and details in the nude. Wood with fading colours and much brown-black patina. The sculpture presents the traditional baule keloids scars and a braided hairstyle, finely chiseled. The details are stunning on this lady, her painted eyes, her jewelry and her scarificati...
The sculpture representing a seated woman, hands on her knees, seated on a chair, carved with incredible realism and details in the nude. Wood with fading colours and much brown-black patina. The sculpture presents the traditional baule keloids scars and a braided hairstyle, finely chiseled. The details are stunning on this lady, her painted eyes, her jewelry and her scarificati...
Senatus Consulto
$295.00
$295.00
Lovely intact ceramic bust, likely a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan nobleman from the part of Africa which is today southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. This is a very early type and quite attractive with it's diminutive arms.
Size: c. 10,5 cm. tall.
Condition: Intact with minor corrosion and patina.
Ex. Danish private Collection
Size: c. 10,5 cm. tall.
Condition: Intact with minor corrosion and patina.
Ex. Danish private Collection
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€1,350.00
€1,350.00
Bakongo dance staff/rattle
H. 32 cm, early 20th century
Inlaid eyes. Some missing parts, see pictures.
Rare and early object.
African ibeji carved wooden figure, Yoruba people, Nigeria. With striated upswept coiffure and tatoo on the belly. Male figure with superb rich patina.
The Yoruba figures on the market are oftentimes not old. This is a very old figure, likely from the early 20th. century.
Size: c. 26 cm.- 10,2 inches.
Ex. Lau Sunde.
The Yoruba figures on the market are oftentimes not old. This is a very old figure, likely from the early 20th. century.
Size: c. 26 cm.- 10,2 inches.
Ex. Lau Sunde.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Artifacts : Pre 1837 VR
item #1182143
(stock #Af134)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
Strand of Tuareg seed pod prayer beads from the region of Timbuktu, Mali. A talisman is added on with handmade cord and decorated with elephant hairs (from tail) and cowrie shells.
The original cord was broken long ago and a few seed pods are missing. The original cord has been left in place and I have added a second strand to keep the strand together.
Zentner Collection
$4,800.00
$4,800.00
An antique pair of Tuareg tent (stakes) made of a hand carved wood. Unique nomadic tribal carvings decorate the upper portion of each piece. Mounted on a removable custom fabricated iron base.
Age: Late 19th Century
Dimensions: (of largest) 52 1/2" High by 7" Wide by 7" Deep
Age: Late 19th Century
Dimensions: (of largest) 52 1/2" High by 7" Wide by 7" Deep
Senatus Consulto
$750.00
$750.00
A very early pair of wooden twins, both males, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 19th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both richly adorned with jewelry and kauri shells. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands with the...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both richly adorned with jewelry and kauri shells. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands with the...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1420996
(stock #39B47-1514)
Antiques Collaborative, Inc.
$1,380.00
$1,380.00
A vintage carved wood ceremonial 'Crocodile' mask used by the Mano tribe in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Africa. 19th/20th Century. Size" 30 inches ht x 10 inches x 13 inches. Carved wood, adorned with hide, red fabric and cowrie shells.
Senatus Consulto
$950.00
$950.00
Superb pair of elaborate wooden twins, both females, Yoruba People, Eruwa city, Nigeria, 19th./ early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with fantastic openwork headdresses, with blue pigments and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry. This pair of...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with fantastic openwork headdresses, with blue pigments and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry. This pair of...
Senatus Consulto
$695.00
$695.00
Fine early pair of wooden twins, male and female, Yoruba People, Oyo Region, Nigeria, 19th./ early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born...
A massive pair of male and female wooden twins, coming with early Kaori shell capes or jackets, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Ota Awori, early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both richly adorned with bead bracelets and comes with l...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both richly adorned with bead bracelets and comes with l...
Senatus Consulto
$895.00
$895.00
An early pair of wooden twins, both males, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 19th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both adorned with silver bracelets and pearls. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands with their hands...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both adorned with silver bracelets and pearls. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands with their hands...
Senatus Consulto
$850.00
$850.00
An early pair of wooden twins, both females, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 19th. to early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses, and both richly adorned with metal and bead bracelets. Interesting depiction of the facial features on this pair.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses, and both richly adorned with metal and bead bracelets. Interesting depiction of the facial features on this pair.
A very fine beaded dance panel from the first quarter of the 20th century. Dimensions: 29 x 29,5 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: private collection Lanaken, Belgium.
Hundred and One Antiques
$650.00
$650.00
Authentic antique African (most likely Mbembe) carved wood standing female figure of elongated form with angular arms and hands resting beneath the breasts.
The Sculpture is with a fine old natural patina.
Height: 35cm (13 3/4inches).
The Sculpture is with a fine old natural patina.
Height: 35cm (13 3/4inches).
ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS.
ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY
Hundred and One Antiques
$650.00
$650.00
Extremely fine Antique 19th century African wooden mask Chokwe peoples, Lunda Sul province, Angola, Angola. Condition: A nice old natural patina, broken at the top.
Measurements: 24 cm x 16 cm (9 1/2 in x 6 1/4 in).
REFERENSES: “Tribal Art” The Essential World Guide by Judith Miller, Page75, Value US$2,500-4,500
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what pdx
$125.00
$125.00
SLAVE TRADE BRACELET C.1700s-1800s Bronze, 3 1/4" width. Used for the purchase of slaves in West Africa. Value one slave Shipwreck recovery with expected green encrustation. Malter Gallery
Senatus Consulto
$750.00
$750.00
Another lovely pair of wooden twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, c. 19th. cent.
The fine set of male and female with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features. Both adorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 27,5-28 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice Very fine with a fine patina and smooth wear from extensive worship and use, tiny chips and surface cracks, consiste...
The fine set of male and female with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features. Both adorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 27,5-28 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice Very fine with a fine patina and smooth wear from extensive worship and use, tiny chips and surface cracks, consiste...
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€850.00
€850.00
Amazing Ibeji from Abeokuta with a deep glossy patina, dating from the early 20th century. H. 23 cm.
Ex Ruth van Caelenbergh, Brussels, ex Sylvain Pette, France, ex Ian Shaw, UK, ex Mason Huynh, USA.
Polished surface, restored at the base.
Momoyama Gallery
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From our family collection of antique and vintage African Art we present you an antique wooden Aghogho mask from the early 20th. century, approx. 90-100 years old. It is 42 cm high and is in great condition with no repairs.
Unique objects from West Africa still have the power to surprise and challenge even the most astute and knowledgeable collector. Its' the case with this wonderful mask. This is a testament to the imagination and creativity of the African carver and the great var...
Very early figure of a standing male. Early 20th century or older. H. 44,5 cm.
More pictures are available on request.
Provenance:
Manfred Schäfer, Ulm.
Adrian Schlag, Cologne/Brussels.
Serge Schofel, Paris/Brussels.
Zemanek Münster, 2018.
Srdjan Sremac, Den Haag.
Condition: The surface of the figure is heavily eroded in some areas.
Maklaiheung Gallery
$480.00
$480.00
It is made of genuine golden yellow Baltic amber that is opaque yet glowing and slightly translucent in bright light. It shows signs of old wear and has been repaired with silver/white metal staples and a band of braided wire around the circumference. These beads were always valued very highly, and sometimes the repaired examples are even more highly prized.
Diameter, 36 mm; weight, 18.9 g.
Condition: Old wear, chips and accretions.
Price: USD $480; CAD $635 (13% HST will be applied on a...
Daniel Simhon Fine Art
$875.00
$875.00
Extremely rare funerary spool-shaped terracotta vessel created by the Akan people of Ghana, 19th-20th century, with incised simple geometric decoration. A very large example of this rare pottery form (15" in diameter, 7" high) believed to have been created to honor the dead in "places of pots" or asensie.
Senatus Consulto
$1,950.00
$1,950.00
A very high quality early wooden figure, Ivory Coast, Baulé, early 20th. century.
The figure appears facing the front, symmetrical with its arms resting on its stomach, which was a sign of peace for the Baulé people.
Wonderful facial expression even for the elaborate type, with its half-closed eyes, which resembles coffee grains, that give the face a serene expression. A well-trimmed beard below the jaw and Aa particularly refined hairstyle on this figure, can be attribu...
The figure appears facing the front, symmetrical with its arms resting on its stomach, which was a sign of peace for the Baulé people.
Wonderful facial expression even for the elaborate type, with its half-closed eyes, which resembles coffee grains, that give the face a serene expression. A well-trimmed beard below the jaw and Aa particularly refined hairstyle on this figure, can be attribu...
Hundred and One Antiques
$150.00
$150.00
Large Antique African Tribal round bowl, hand carved from one piece of wood, with integral suspension loop and decorated with geometric design.
CONDITION: Signs of usage and wear, the wood with fine old natural dark patina, old cracks and chips, part of the side broken off, small white points and blotches from the wall paint.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Diameter: 42.5 cm (16.73 inches). Height: 8 cm (3.15 inches).
PROVENANCE: Old collection of tribal art Canada.
Excellent wear and patina. Congo, first quarter 20th century. H. 21 cm (mask) or 28 cm including stand.
Intandane ltd
£475.00
£475.00
A late 19th or early 20th Century, possibly Ekoi, carved wood stool made in Cameroon, West Africa. Condition: good - minor losses and wear and an age related crack to the top but no repairs or restoration. 42cm (16.25inches) high; 30cm (11.75inches) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Artifacts : Pre 1837 VR
item #1405990
(stock #Af139)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
This is a traditional Antique Coptic Christian scroll from the Oromo people of Ethiopia.
Painted on Vellum (processed animal skin) and using a special black and red ink, the text is in the now extinct language of Ge'ez, which was originally used for religious purposes.
Kitabe scrolls were often placed in a leather case and were carried as amulet.
Unfortunately, this one does not have the carrying case...and some ink loss presumably from water exposure.
It is full length...roughly 4 i...
Senatus Consulto
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
A particularly fine style pair of male and female wooden twins, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
A couple with beautiful features of their large heads and with a malæe and female 'helmet' or hat. The male wears a Kauri necklace and brac...
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
A couple with beautiful features of their large heads and with a malæe and female 'helmet' or hat. The male wears a Kauri necklace and brac...
Hundred and One Antiques
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
Antique, late 19th century, African Mangbetu or Zande, bow harp, Kundi.
The sound box (Resonator) of the harp is made of wood and covered with snake skin, with one round opening on the anterior surface, and small holes for the strings.
There are no holes in the neck for the tuning pegs since the strings were fastened to the neck by the loops. Since the shape of the neck is conical, the strings were tuned by shifting the loops of the strings to the thicker or thinner part of the...
