Antique 19th Century African Congo mask

Antiques: Regional Art: African Pre 1900: item #794852
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Antique African mask 22" x 7.5" with horns. One horn chipped, not visible from outside.

19th Century African Congo mask

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #794850
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This antique African mask measures; 14" x 9.5" x 5". Condition is very good.

Ivory Oliphant, Africa, Bakongo Peoples

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #790790
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Old oliphant, carved at its top in the shape of a king sitting cross-legged on a round stool and holding a scepter with both hands, surmounting two slaves in relief on each side, its back opening in the shape of a mouthpiece, and ending at its base in a large opening. Ivory, with a fine honey coloured patina. Africa, R.D. Congo, Bakongo Peoples, late 19th/early 20th century. Height: 11 1/4" (28,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Large chip at base (see photo no 11), othe... Click for details

Pr Lge Nigerian Carved Tropical Wood Dance Masks 75yrs

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #788847

Rare large pair of African carved tropical hardwood dance masks-surface untouched-some purple blue polychrome--probably male and female-note difference of five pips on one and six on the other each 46 inches high-20 inches wide and 5 inches deep-from private collector-Nigerian tribe, but misplaced tribe name-46 inches high-20 inches wide and 5 inches deep-about 75 years old-minor wear-no condition problems-stable, heavy and dramatic

RARE ASHANTI GOLD WEIGHT C.1900 AFRICAN ART ANTIQUE

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #785909
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This is a single geometic gold weight made and used by the Ashanti about the turn of the last century. The gold trade was concentrated in West Africa and directly related to the slave trade. It is made of brass and is shaped as a rectangle with a raised pattern on one side. It is 17.8mm(.70") long, 15.5mm(.61") wide, and 7.3mm(.29") thick. It predate the more elaborate figural examples. They were used with tiny balances to measure gold dust-an activity best done well away from the wind. They wer... Click for details

RARE ASHANTI BRACELET C.1880 AFRICAN ART

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #785899
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This is a rare Ashanti cast brass bracelet collected by Armitage around the turn of the century. It had some age at that time and may easily date before 1880. It is 2" across (inside) and made with a heavy spiral twist with incised faceted terminals and central segments like the gold weights, cast in one piece. These bracelets were worn by women and had a secondary function because the women fought physically among themselves and these were used to punctuate a blow. Sir Cecil Armitage collec... Click for details

18TH CENTURY FORGED IRON SLAVE TRADE LEG SHACKLE.

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #784539
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Intricately made in seven pieces with two shaped frames which enclose the ankle and lock with the tension from connection to the master chain. Additional raised eyes with side loops for securing other restraints. An ingenious "quick release" configuration which safely restrains the captive in transit but can be removed at rest. Excavated with stable surface rusting.

SLAVE TRADE LEG IRON. C.1800-50.

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #784538
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Construction matching the above examples with pass through locking link for connecting to the master chain. Excavated with stable crusty surface rusting. Undoubtedly found by the missionaries in their wandering.

Antique Carved Beaded African Head Dress Cameroon

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1910: item #783869

Amazing carved tropical wood African dance head dress mask--wood is covered with fine covered colored beads-piece involves four figural elements attached on weaved fiber base-piece from the Cameroons, most likely from the Bamboliki tribe-piece is heavy and wearer would need a neck like Barry Bond's to support it-some beads missing on knee of small male twin on left--there was some type of textile on back that is gone only traces remain-piece is dirty-fiber shows signs of human contact-private c... Click for details

Rare Carved African Makonde Fertility Mask Early

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1910: item #781418

Very rare carved tropical wood African fertility mask-early 20thc-Makonde-Tanzania--from private collection--worn under the neck by female dancer--tried to find a local lady to demonstrate it, but they were afraid it might work--excellent condition-original surface -no repairs-13 inches tall-9 inches wide-6 inches deep--seldom found-shows use