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Asante Aku'aba figure
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Pre 1940 item# 1122962 (stock# A99621)
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michael cichon tribal arts
941.224.0440
$950.00....limited time $700.00
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One of the most ubiquitous of African forms, these fertility dolls were given to barren Asante women and carried tucked into their waist belts for a prescribed period of time. After that time period, the figures were kept on shrines within the houses of the patients. This old example has much personality and apparent signs of use. A combination of glass trade beads and tiny seed-like beads strung around the neck. Early 20th C, Ghana, West Africa. The figure measures 11 7/8"H x 4"W and ...click for details
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A Mt. Hagen presentation axe (di kurugu)
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Pre 1960 item# 1117580 (stock# N245221)
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michael cichon tribal arts
941.224.0440
$1,000.00....further provenance available
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Of the type used for trade, bride price, and public ceremony, with plaited rattan and yellow orchid binding, and removable greenstone blade. Though found in the Mt.Hagen area, such axes are typically made by the people of the Jimi Valley, Papua New Guinea. This example measures 24"H x 21.50"W, is in very fine condition aside from minor nicks and stains to the original stone blade, and comes from a European private collection, circa 1960's. Custom steel mount.
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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
941.224.0440
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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 Luba male 'bifwebe' mask
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Pre 1940 item# 1111557 (stock# L298852)
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michael cichon tribal arts
941.224.0440
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These 'white masks' are used by the secret society known as 'Bifwebe'. The absence of scarification marks and a prominent crest indicates this mask is a male version. The type is found in the northern region of Luba territory and shows strong Songye influence. Such masks were once danced to celebrate the accession of a new chief or to mark the death of respected members of the 'Bifwebe' society. Their meaning has changed among the Luba today, becoming less enigmatic and l ...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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michael cichon tribal arts
941.224.0440
$1,250.00
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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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A Somali wooden headrest (Barkin)
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Pre 1940 item# 1101867 (stock# S27899)
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michael cichon tribal arts
941.224.0440
$550.00 further provenance on request
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This is a fine example of the formal and graceful headrests from the Horn area of Africa. It exhibits the classic guilloche pattern on its sides and base, reflecting an Islamic influence. The curvilinear form is intentionally unstable since they are frequently used by herdsman while at rest, standing on one leg.
They are, not surprisingly, a symbol of vigilance among the Somali and neighboring Boni, Hawiya, and Digil groups. There is an incised design on the top of this headrest which is vaguel ...click for details
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