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Powerfull large Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces like these where even used to protect whole villages. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. The figure has a wonderful aged patina and is decorated with copper nails and has a magical horn on top. Object: Figure Ethnic group/ culture: Songye Region/ country: DR Congo Material: Wood, N...

Powerfull large Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces like these where even used to protect whole villages. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. The figure has a wonderful aged patina and is decorated with copper nails and has a magical horn on top. Object: Figure Ethnic group/ culture: Songye Region/ country: DR Congo Material: Wood, N...

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Large wooden Fang Byeri figure form Gabon. Fang Byeri figures are usually characterized as a seated male figure. He has bent legs and an elongated torso, The Fang occupy such a large geographical area that numerous sub-styles have emerged. There are, however, two main stylistic groups - the northern and the southern. Northern Fang figures usually have elongated features and are often adorned with copper strips. Powerful appearance with beautiful old aged patina. Good condition with a nice ag...

Large wooden Fang Byeri figure form Gabon. Fang Byeri figures are usually characterized as a seated male figure. He has bent legs and an elongated torso, The Fang occupy such a large geographical area that numerous sub-styles have emerged. There are, however, two main stylistic groups - the northern and the southern. Northern Fang figures usually have elongated features and are often adorned with copper strips. Powerful appearance with beautiful old aged patina. Good condition with a nice ag...

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Asian African Art

Stylistic Mbole mask from DR Congo. These masks are worn by the sacrificing women. Men who did not respect the rules of custom were hanged and these women priests were killing the hanged. There is very little known about the mysterious Yela masks. Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Object: Mask Ethnic group/ culture: Mbole Region/ country: Congo Material: Wood Period: Second half 20th century Condition: Good Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 32×22×14 cm Weight: 650 g

Stylistic Mbole mask from DR Congo. These masks are worn by the sacrificing women. Men who did not respect the rules of custom were hanged and these women priests were killing the hanged. There is very little known about the mysterious Yela masks. Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Object: Mask Ethnic group/ culture: Mbole Region/ country: Congo Material: Wood Period: Second half 20th century Condition: Good Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 32×22×14 cm Weight: 650 g

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Unique stool from the CHOKWE people of DR Congo. High quality wooden chair, beautifully carved with typical TCHOKWE motifs. This chair was used by the chief and is moved over by generation to generation. This chair radiates status from the head of the tribe. Good condition with traces of tribal use. The vast majority of CHOKWE objects are decorated with figures and geometric motifs. Since the CHOKWE tpeople were in contact with European tradesmen from the 18th century onwards, some of their ...

Unique stool from the CHOKWE people of DR Congo. High quality wooden chair, beautifully carved with typical TCHOKWE motifs. This chair was used by the chief and is moved over by generation to generation. This chair radiates status from the head of the tribe. Good condition with traces of tribal use. The vast majority of CHOKWE objects are decorated with figures and geometric motifs. Since the CHOKWE tpeople were in contact with European tradesmen from the 18th century onwards, some of their ...

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Beautiful bronze equestrian figure from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Equestrian figures express status, prestige, and power. They bring honor to the ancestors. Although rare, horsemen as an icon have existed for 1000 years. Horsemen could be a supreme officeholder (Hogon), emissary from a distant land, or a warrior. Object Equestrian figure Ethnic group: Dogon Country: Mali Material: Bronze Estimated period: Second half 20th century Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 25x22x4 cm Weig...

Beautiful bronze equestrian figure from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Equestrian figures express status, prestige, and power. They bring honor to the ancestors. Although rare, horsemen as an icon have existed for 1000 years. Horsemen could be a supreme officeholder (Hogon), emissary from a distant land, or a warrior. Object Equestrian figure Ethnic group: Dogon Country: Mali Material: Bronze Estimated period: Second half 20th century Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 25x22x4 cm Weig...

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Authentic Dan mask in a very expressive design. The Dan style is quite evident, with slit eyes and pursed lips. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina on the wood. Object: Mask Ethnic group/ culture: Dan Region/ country: Ivory Coast Material:Wood Period: Second half 20th century Condition: Good Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 25×17×8 cm Weight: 300 g

Authentic Dan mask in a very expressive design. The Dan style is quite evident, with slit eyes and pursed lips. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina on the wood. Object: Mask Ethnic group/ culture: Dan Region/ country: Ivory Coast Material:Wood Period: Second half 20th century Condition: Good Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 25×17×8 cm Weight: 300 g

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Asian African Art

Lovely Baule figure from Ivory Coast. Baule statuettes usually vary from 10 to 60 cm in height. They are standing on a base with legs slightly bent, with their hands resting on their abdomen in a gesture of peace, and their elongated necks supporting a face with typically raised scarification and bulging eyes. Good condition with shiny patina and beautiful coiffure. MATERIAL Wood PERIOD Second half 20th century CONDITION Good with traces of wear DIMENSIONS 18×8×3 cm ...

Lovely Baule figure from Ivory Coast. Baule statuettes usually vary from 10 to 60 cm in height. They are standing on a base with legs slightly bent, with their hands resting on their abdomen in a gesture of peace, and their elongated necks supporting a face with typically raised scarification and bulging eyes. Good condition with shiny patina and beautiful coiffure. MATERIAL Wood PERIOD Second half 20th century CONDITION Good with traces of wear DIMENSIONS 18×8×3 cm ...

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Refined Chokwe mask from DR Congo with beautiful patina and in good condition with traces of wear and tear. The Chokwe who spread from their homeland of Angola throughout the southern region of the DRC, have influenced the art of many neighboring peoples, including the Lunda, Mbunda, Mbangani and some others. The Chokwe use three types of masks. These are the sacred masks, initiation masks and dance masks. The last group includes a female mask, or pwo, and her male counterpart, or cihongo, wh...

Refined Chokwe mask from DR Congo with beautiful patina and in good condition with traces of wear and tear. The Chokwe who spread from their homeland of Angola throughout the southern region of the DRC, have influenced the art of many neighboring peoples, including the Lunda, Mbunda, Mbangani and some others. The Chokwe use three types of masks. These are the sacred masks, initiation masks and dance masks. The last group includes a female mask, or pwo, and her male counterpart, or cihongo, wh...

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Asian African Art

Stylistic Bakongo Vili ancestor figure from Congo. The wooden ancestor figure is in a kneeling position. The figure has a good aged patina with traces of tribal use. Powerful appearance with typical features. Object: Figure Ethnic group/ culture: Bakongo Vili Region/ country: Congo Material: Wood Period: 2nd half 20th century Condition: Good Dimensions: 27×12×9 cm Weight: 750 g

Stylistic Bakongo Vili ancestor figure from Congo. The wooden ancestor figure is in a kneeling position. The figure has a good aged patina with traces of tribal use. Powerful appearance with typical features. Object: Figure Ethnic group/ culture: Bakongo Vili Region/ country: Congo Material: Wood Period: 2nd half 20th century Condition: Good Dimensions: 27×12×9 cm Weight: 750 g

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Powerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly. The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contacting ancestors and seeking their assistance, which accords in general terms with other accounts testifying to use of figures to endow hunters and warriors with good fortune before combat or hunting expeditions. Good condition with traces of wear and tear and a beautiful patina. Object Power Figure ...

Powerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly. The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contacting ancestors and seeking their assistance, which accords in general terms with other accounts testifying to use of figures to endow hunters and warriors with good fortune before combat or hunting expeditions. Good condition with traces of wear and tear and a beautiful patina. Object Power Figure ...

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Superb dance mask, from the BAULE people of Ivory Coast. The mask is carved in one piece of wood. The item present a very fine shape, with scarification's on the face in overall rustic style. Great dark painted patina, with shades of colors. Good condition with a nice aged patina with traces of wear and tear. On top of the mask ther is a sitting ancestor figure. Object Dance mask Ethnic group/ culture Baule Region/ country Ivory Coast Material Wood Period 2nd half 20th century Condition Good ...

Superb dance mask, from the BAULE people of Ivory Coast. The mask is carved in one piece of wood. The item present a very fine shape, with scarification's on the face in overall rustic style. Great dark painted patina, with shades of colors. Good condition with a nice aged patina with traces of wear and tear. On top of the mask ther is a sitting ancestor figure. Object Dance mask Ethnic group/ culture Baule Region/ country Ivory Coast Material Wood Period 2nd half 20th century Condition Good ...

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Asian African Art

Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. The mask is made from wood and covered phembe (white clay). Good condition with traces of tribal use. The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The Ibibio mask has a typical mouth that can move upside down...

Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. The mask is made from wood and covered phembe (white clay). Good condition with traces of tribal use. The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The Ibibio mask has a typical mouth that can move upside down...

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Asian African Art

The Dogon have a highly sophisticated artisan tradition of art and is primarily mirror-images, aproned figures, and standing sculpture. Dogon art revolves around religious values, ideals, and freedoms. Dogon sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly hidden from the public eye within the houses of families, sanctuaries, or kept with the Hogon . The importance of secrecy is due to the symbolic meaning behind the pieces and the process by which they are made. Themes found th...

The Dogon have a highly sophisticated artisan tradition of art and is primarily mirror-images, aproned figures, and standing sculpture. Dogon art revolves around religious values, ideals, and freedoms. Dogon sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly hidden from the public eye within the houses of families, sanctuaries, or kept with the Hogon . The importance of secrecy is due to the symbolic meaning behind the pieces and the process by which they are made. Themes found th...

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Asian African Art

Beautiful mask from the Marka / Bambara tribe of Mali The wooden mask is charestic decorated with metal plates Detailed scarification all over the face with typical appearance The BAMBARA have all sorts of societies in which men pass stages, such as the ndomo, komo, nama, kono, tyi wara and kore, they constitute the different stages of initiation societies. Each society owns different masks. Object: Marka Mask Ethnic group: Bambara Country: Mali Material: Wood, Metal Estimated per...

Beautiful mask from the Marka / Bambara tribe of Mali The wooden mask is charestic decorated with metal plates Detailed scarification all over the face with typical appearance The BAMBARA have all sorts of societies in which men pass stages, such as the ndomo, komo, nama, kono, tyi wara and kore, they constitute the different stages of initiation societies. Each society owns different masks. Object: Marka Mask Ethnic group: Bambara Country: Mali Material: Wood, Metal Estimated per...

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Asian African Art

Lovely Yombe maternity figure. The 300,000 YOMBE people are artistically prolific. Their maternity figures have a high pointed or rounded coiffure incised with geometric motifs. This superb example of Kongo sculpture shows the emphasis given to the head and detailed body. This female figure embodied a gentler spiritual force then the threatening male figures and was used for fertility rituals. A child is laying on her lap. Beautiful scarifications on her body. Good condition witha beautiful p...

Lovely Yombe maternity figure. The 300,000 YOMBE people are artistically prolific. Their maternity figures have a high pointed or rounded coiffure incised with geometric motifs. This superb example of Kongo sculpture shows the emphasis given to the head and detailed body. This female figure embodied a gentler spiritual force then the threatening male figures and was used for fertility rituals. A child is laying on her lap. Beautiful scarifications on her body. Good condition witha beautiful p...

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Asian African Art

Great Kiphoko helmet mask from the Pende tribe of DR Congo. The mask is used for a number of community functions, the most important of which is to venerate and give thanks to the Chief and ancestors for successful harvests, healing, fertility and protection. By giving thanks, the community ensures continued blessings from ancestors. The mask is also used during the mukanda initiation ceremony that marks the end of male circumcision rituals. The initiates take a bite of ritualistic food plac...

Great Kiphoko helmet mask from the Pende tribe of DR Congo. The mask is used for a number of community functions, the most important of which is to venerate and give thanks to the Chief and ancestors for successful harvests, healing, fertility and protection. By giving thanks, the community ensures continued blessings from ancestors. The mask is also used during the mukanda initiation ceremony that marks the end of male circumcision rituals. The initiates take a bite of ritualistic food plac...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 - 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued "patches", embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued "patches" originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Wonderfull large maternity figure from the Mangbetu tribe of DR Congo. The stylistic figure has a typical high fan-shaped hairstyle and its body adorned with tattoos, the ideal of MANGBETU beauty. Mangbetu art is famous for it`s realism, is a court art objects were displayed in the king`s presence as prestige paraphernalia. The figure with child on his shoulder is in good condition with great shiny patina of age. Heavy piece: 5500 gram. Object: Ancestor figure Ethnic group/ culture: Mangbetu... Ethnographic Art, Dr Congo, Tribal Art, The Prestige, African Art, Art Object, Realism, Art For Sale, Gram

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Wonderfull large maternity figure from the Mangbetu tribe of DR Congo. The stylistic figure has a typical high fan-shaped hairstyle and its body adorned with tattoos, the ideal of MANGBETU beauty. Mangbetu art is famous for it`s realism, is a court art objects were displayed in the king`s presence as prestige paraphernalia. The figure with child on his shoulder is in good condition with great shiny patina of age. Heavy piece: 5500 gram. Object: Ancestor figure Ethnic group/ culture: Mangbetu...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Beautiful Punu maternity ancestor figure from Gabon. The head is covered with scarifications and white kaoliën (phembe). Good condition with a beautiful patina, the female figure is carrying a child in her right arm. Object: Maternity Figure Ethnic group/ culture: Punu Region/ country: Gabon Material: Wood Period: 2nd half 20th century Condition: Good Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 51×13×9 cm Weight: 1200 g Reliquary, Gabon, 20th Century, Ethnic

Beautiful Punu maternity ancestor figure from Gabon. The head is covered with scarifications and white kaoliën (phembe). Good condition with a beautiful patina, the female figure is carrying a child in her right arm. Object: Maternity Figure Ethnic group/ culture: Punu Region/ country: Gabon Material: Wood Period: 2nd half 20th century Condition: Good Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 51×13×9 cm Weight: 1200 g

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious specialists – along with these figures – become the village protector, legal expert, healer of the sick, revengers and are even able to end disasters. Each nail represents a restitution oath, an agreement, episode in the village history…. or the number of crimes involved in the revenge. Good condit... Oath, Agreement, Healer, Revenge

Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious specialists – along with these figures – become the village protector, legal expert, healer of the sick, revengers and are even able to end disasters. Each nail represents a restitution oath, an agreement, episode in the village history…. or the number of crimes involved in the revenge. Good condit...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art

Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. The mask is made from wood and covered phembe (white clay). Good condition with traces of tribal use. The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The Ibibio mask has a typical mouth that can move upside down... African Masks, Object Mask, Cross River, Secret Society, White Clay, Social Life

Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. The mask is made from wood and covered phembe (white clay). Good condition with traces of tribal use. The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The Ibibio mask has a typical mouth that can move upside down...

Asian African Art

Asian African Art