Vintage African Makonde Ebony Turtle Carving

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1960: item #660012
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Fine folk art … Tanganyika, whose name first appeared in 1922, was an East African republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. In 1964, it united with the island of Zanzibar to form Tanzania. The nation was famous worldwide for its beautiful and intricate ebony wood sculptures, which were carved by the Makonde tribe, who now inhabit southern Tanzania. Generally known as Makonde Art, the works—mostly produced for the tourist trade—were created with traditional iron tools and their style of repre... Click for details

Cape Buffalo Mount Trophy, Grand Size

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African Pre 1980: item #659331

GRAND size, Cape Buffalo mount. Great decor for locations such as the den, study, office or bar.

¤ RARE ANTIQUE AFRICAN MASKETTE / LEGA TRIBE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1930: item #657286
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ORIGIN: PRIVATE COLLECTION. RARE ANTIQUE AFRICAN MASKETTE / LEGA TRIBE.

¤ RARE ANTIQUE AFRICAN MASK / LEGA TRIBE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1930: item #657280
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ORIGIN: PRIVATE COLLECTION. RARE ANTIQUE AFRICAN MASK / LEGA TRIBE.

¤ RARE AFRICAN WOODEN MASK / CHOKWE TRIBE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #657278
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ORIGIN: PRIVATE COLLECTION. RARE AFRICAN WOODEN MASK / CHOKWE TRIBE.

Rare Mask, Africa, R.D. Congo, Kumu Peoples

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1950: item #654530
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Face mask of rounded rectangular shape, with protruding large forehead, square pierced through eyes, thin long nose, square pierced through mouth showing teeth, short chin. Irregular holes around rim. Wood, beautiful semi-glossy patina. Eyes and mouth underlined with white pigments, the rest of the mask being coloured with a dark-brown pigment. Africa, R.D. Congo, Kumu Peoples. Height: 13" (32 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Erosion, old accidents on top and bottom, (no... Click for details

Pair African Elephant Ivory Bust Man/Woman 1920s

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1930: item #653010
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This wonderful pair of a man and woman carved elephant ivory came from a collection of a person that was a Rubber plantation manager in Africa and handed down to his kids. Imported to the USA in 1920s. Base of each is 5/8 inches. Man bust is 5 inches tall not including wooden base, and woman bust is also 5 inches tall not including wooden base. Total weight of pair including wooden base is 649 grams or 1lb. 6.90 oz. Please see me other old African elephant ivory carvings I have for sell.

African Elephant Ivory Carved Tusk Segment 20s

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1930: item #653001
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This wonderful Elephant ivory carved tusk comes from a collection of a person that was a Rubber plantation manager in Africa and handed down to his kids. Imported to the USA in 1920s. There is a small chip on the top of the tusk that broke off, see image, but won’t take away from the beauty. Images should speak for them self. Carved tusk is 17 ¼ inches tall. Base is 5 3/8 inches by 4 3/8 inches. Top is 5 inches by 4 ½ inches. Weight is about 2900 + grams.

A fine Igbo female display figure

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #647992
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Igbo sculptors are known for depicting the human form from a frontal perspective. They use a chalk pigment frequently as a way to highlight areas of the sculpture. Figures like this are placed in the village shrine as display figures, posed to reflect an ideal, young woman. The Igbo believe a connection exists between such maidens and male elders. Both are considered beautiful, in their respective ways, and each is associated with eagles. The males are equated with the bird which signifies str... Click for details

Female African cast brass woman figure Obo Nigeria

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1960: item #631352
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Oceanic art African tribal cast brass figure of a woman. The woman is holding two disks with what look like small eggs. One disc is being held horizontally, and the other vertically. Attributed to the Obo tribe in Northern Nigeria. Measures 20 inches high and weighs 16 and one half pounds. This piece was brought out of Africa in the 1950's. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tarif... Click for details