¤ MAGNIFICENT AFRICAN MASK / LEGA TRIBE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #620853
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MAGNIFICENT AFRICAN MASK / LEGA TRIBE. Provenance: french private collection. Dimensions: 10.5in (26.6cm) by 7.3in (18.5cm).

Sale condition: all Tribal art items presented in this gallery are sold under the entire responsibility of the buyers concerning the authenticity and the age of the items. The gallery propose these items which comes from private collections and as we have not the capacity to authenticate the p... Click for details

A Set of Seven African Brass Sexual Position Figurines

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1970: item #614447

A Set of Seven African Brass Sexual Position Figurines

This whimsical set of figurines will certainly be a conversation piece when added to any home or office! These brass mini-sculptures illustrate various sexual positions. Their intention was to illustrate and venerate the acts of the sexual process, perhaps with a male-centric viewpoint. In generations past, reproduction was essential to the nomadic herding t... Click for details

North African Pottery, Large Moroccan Bowl

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1960: item #610608
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This is a classic Moroccan polychrome glazed bowl, showing unmistakable signs of usage over the years, with several divots in the glaze clearly visible. The color palette of this bowl is more subdued than the later, more garish wares that were made for the tourist market. The bowl is wired with steel cable for hanging from the wall; traditionally, these bowls were hung from the wall when not in use. The condition note is reflected in the asking price. Bowls of this age are not commonly seen anym... Click for details

Fon Ceremonial Knife

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Weapons Pre 1950: item #610518
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This is a very old ceremonial knife from the Fon tribe, made of aluminum and exquisitely sculpted into a birdman's face. The handle has a roaring lion's head, and the edge has a snake wrapped around it. A really beautiful and masterfully carved knife that was used in a traditional context. 18.5 inches x 3.5 inches (47cm x 9cm). Very Good Condition.

Unusual and Rare Lobi Figure

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #610517
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Rare and Unusual Lobi Figure with Outstretched Arms. 13"(33cm)H. Good Condition.

Pregnant Lobi Female

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #610514
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A lovingly rendered pregnant female from the Lobi Tribe. (cf. "Kunst und Religion der Lobi" by Piet Meyer, page 69, plate 34) 10.5 inches (27 cm). Very Good Condition.

Luba Finial Staff

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #610508
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A fine Luba Finial Staff with a dark, shiny patina. 9 inches (23cm). Very Good Condition.

Ibeji Twin Figure

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #610507
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Twins are revered in Yoruba culture, so when a twin dies, an Ibeji figure is carved. It becomes the surrogate twin and is bathed and fed and rubbed with camwood powder and indigo for as long as divination prescribes. This fine Ibeji is exquisitely carved and finely patinated with traces of red from the camwood powder that was rubbed on it, and traces of blue from the indigo that was applied to its hair. Excellent Condition. Height: 10 inches (26cm).

Senufo Female Figure

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #610501
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Senufo Sculpture from the Ivory Coast. It has an old patina and comes with a custom made base. 17.5"(44.5cm)H. Erosion on feet and virtually undetectable restoration to one ear, otherwise Very Good Condition.

Bamana Figure with Dark, Old Patina

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1940: item #610500
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Dark, old patina. Native repairs. 11.5 inches (29cm). Very Good Condition.