East African Carved Shetani (Spirit Figure) - Mid 20thC

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African Pre 1970: item #696362
#23

A good carved Shetani (spirit figure) from either Kenya or Tanzania and dating to the 1950s/1960s (or earlier). There are typical age related cracks and there is an old, crude, glue repair to the base (please see pictures). Height 12.5 inches(32cm).

Bambara Antelope Headress from Mali - 20th Century

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African Pre 1980: item #695940
#18

A beautifully proportioned Bambara antelope head dress with shell and applied metal decoration - from Mali. This item was made during the second half of the 20th Century. Condition good - please see pictures. 29.5 inches(75cm) High.

An African Mask – Dan Tribe – Western Guinea Coast

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African Pre 1960: item #693045
ICHI 76

A standing wooden mask with tubular eyes from the Dan tribe. This style of mask was worn on top of the dancer’s head whose head and body would be covered with a long tailed cape of raffia. Additional height and impact would have been achieved when the dancer wore stilts. The mask measures 15” tall by 9” wide and 6 ¾” deep. The head has five raffia balls at the neck with embedded cowry shells. There are two drop earrings of beads on the ears. The mask is probably early to mid 20th century and sho... Click for details

A Set of Four Tribal Spoons, Possibly African

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African Pre 1970: item #692173

A Set of Four Tribal Spoons, Possibly African

These unique spoons are chased with primitive designs. Three spoons seem to be designed with a Hut and the fourth has a shapely element almost like a stylized windmill.

Condition: Very Good to Excellent, slight discoloration, have not tried to clean them ... Click for details

Tanzanian Zigua Tribe Gourd Stopper

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #690185
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Tanzanian Zigua Tribe Gourd Stopper, 8 inches, 20.5 cm.

Tanzanian Gourd Stopper with a Lovely Face

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #690181
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Tanzanian Gourd Stopper with a Lovely Face, 6 inches, 15 cm.

Lobi Tribe Female Figure with Striking Posture

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #690174
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Lobi Tribe Female Figure with Striking Posture, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

Fon Tribe Witch Doctor's Medicine Cup Bracelet Rattle

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1950: item #690168
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Fon Tribe Witch Doctor's Medicine Cup Bracelet and Rattle, 6.25 inches (16cm) height, 7 inches (18cm) diameter

Pair of Fon Tribe Ibeji Figures

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #690158
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Pair of Fon Tribe Ibeji Figures. Fon Ibeji are washed periodically by owners. 10.5 inches, 27 cm.

Fon Tribe Gourd Power Figure for Roof of a Home

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #690146
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Fon Tribe Gourd Fetish Figure for the Roof of a Home, 8 inches (20cm) height x 5.5 inches (14cm) diameter