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

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

RARE ANTIQUE AFRICAN ART RARE KOTA RELIQUARY FIGURE

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #773166
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Among African art, there are a handful of superstars which always create interest. They include Benin bronzes, Fang figures and Veli fetishes. Expand the field to ten and it would surely include the reliquary figures of the Kota. The Kota of Bagon employ a long mourning and "burial" practice for the deceased. They body is wrapped and left to decay and on the anniversary of the death, the stripped bones are placed in a basket in the house. Atop the bones is placed a figure "Mbulu-ngulu" of anthr... Click for details

African tribal Luangan ivory tusk.19th/20th century.

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #755843

A well carved African tusk with a column of figures engaged in various pursuits spiralling towards the tip which is carved in the form of a male figure.Length 14 ins.

Senofu African Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1910: item #748172
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Hand carved Senofu African Mask circa 1900. In fine condition. Measures 21" in height and 9" in width

Lge African Hardwood Sculpture Cameroun 1940s

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1910: item #747801

Impressive large hardwood African sculpture--from West Africa-from tribe in the Cameroun--has ritual function as well as functional use-inside has been chiseled out to store textile or clothing--tribal members sat on it and slept on it--carved on front and back-very minor drying crack on back bottom rear--piece is free standing but at risk---if to be used free standing,suggest a weighted base--spear is real and iron-large 80 inches tall--23 inches wide-15 inches deep--amazing piece--will keep yo... Click for details

¤ EXCEPTIONAL TERRACOTTA NOK FIGURE 500B.C.-500A.D.

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #740654
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EXCEPTIONAL TERRACOTTA NOK FIGURE 500B.C.-500A.D. Origin: French privat collection. Measures 25.6in (65cm) high. Missings and repairs, see detailed photographs. Sold with TLT (Thermo Luminescence Test) made out by the laboratory ASA, n° 122.133, 4 February 2002.

RARE YORUBA BRONZE DIVINATION TAPPER

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #734042
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Mid 19th century. 8" height and employing the same artistry as the Ogboni figures, which are cast in pairs. This example, female with exaggerated genitalia in a position of supplication with a chain around her waist and chin from wrist to wrist, along the back. Probably a reference to slavery which was at its peak in West Africa at the time. The divination tapper is used on the divination tray Opon Ifa along with sixteen palm nuts to serve as an oracle to predict the future. They are virtually a... Click for details

# EXCEPTIONAL BRONZE AFRICAN HEAD / ABRON TRIBE

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #731923
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EXCEPTIONAL BRONZE AFRICAN HEAD / ABRON TRIBE. Origin: french private collection. Dimensions: 7.9in (20cm) high.