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Two terracotta Anyi 'Mma' effigies
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Pre 1900 item# 1123154 (stock# A9534 A9535)
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michael cichon tribal arts
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Heavily-potted, solid, fired clay figures, such as these two examples, were made as portraits of deceased royal family members - kings and queen-mothers (seated figure, here) as well as members of their courts (standing figure, here). This type of figure ranges in age from the early 18th C. through the early 20th C. CE, when increasing pressure from colonial missionaries and officers ceased production. Many western Akan (Anyi) region terracottas are thought to be physical likenesses of those who ...click for details
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A Dayak female 'Hampatong' figure
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Pre 1920 item# 1114266 (stock# D54992)
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michael cichon tribal arts
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The slender female image carved in a simple and pure manner, somewhat crude, but very expressive. She stands wide-eyed and naked with right hand by the awkwardly placed breasts, and left hand near her exaggerated genitalia. The wood is heavy and dense (ironwood), very old and weathered with a fine, grayed patina showing patches of lichen moss across the deep crevices caused from decades of rain erosion. Hampatong figures were placed near communal entrances in hopes of driving away malevolent for ...click for details
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A superb Nuna or Bwa plank mask
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Pre 1900 item# 1113774 (stock# B2600179)
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This type of 'Do' mask embodies concepts of supernatural forces which are not visible in this world. The Bwa name for such a vertical mask is "bayiri", and a female gender is assigned to the mask type. These abstracted forms are not intended to look like anything in particular, with surface decoration, as described by Coquet and Regis in Emily Hanna-Vergara's 1996 dissertation, "deliberately conceived as an esoteric text whose vivid graphic language is derived from de ...click for details
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A Tarascan or Mixtec phytomorphic fired clay bowl
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Pre 1492 item# 1109925 (stock# M579211)
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941.224.0440
$700.00
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The abstract form with six lobes rotating around a raised, concave foot, and distinctly shaped shoulder, neck and mouth. Slipped in a deep red-brown with a painted, creamy white, stippled, geometric design, overall. This type of effigy vessel appears to have functioned as a funerary offering. From ancient western Mexico, Colima/ Michoacan/ Nayarit/ Jalisco State, Late Post Classic, circa CE 1200-1500. Measures 8.50"diam x 5.50"H. The vessel is in very good condition, showing several s ...click for details
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A fine Yoruba Esu dance staff
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Pre 1920 item# 1109890 (stock# Y1002307)
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michael cichon tribal arts
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The messenger of the gods, Esu, is the subject matter of this fine dance staff figure. Among Yoruba peoples, Esu was the mediator between the spiritual world and the real world. He is believed to bring riches and good fortune to those who follow a sacrificial way of life. If treated properly, he delivers human requests to the gods, but, if mistreated, he can create a chaotic and scrambled message which wreaks havoc. This is a superb and old example showing much use and loving care. He is adorned ...click for details
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A superb Konda prestige blade
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Pre 1900 item# 1109840 (stock# K267741)
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The Konda of central D.R.Congo made ornate and eccentrically shaped sword blades for non-combative use. They were indications of their owner's social rank, created simply for prestigious qualities. This excellent example is made from copper and has a wooden handle with iron strapping to further accentuate its pinched form. Late 19th century. Very fine condition with aged patina. Provenance: Old Dutch collection since the 1950's
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