Strand of Tuareg seed pod prayer beads from the region of Timbuktu, Mali. A talisman is added on with handmade cord and decorated with elephant hairs (from tail) and cowrie shells.
The original cord was broken long ago and a few seed pods are missing. The original cord has been left in place and I have added a second strand to keep the strand together.
A fine set of the earliest types of bronze Manillas socalled Slavetrader bracelets, Africa, Nigeria, 16th.-18th. cent. AD.
These were made and used as currency well up in the 19th. century, but our selection are very old! These come with exceptionally fine jade like patinas and were wrongly sold as European bronzeage bracelets.
Size: Up to 8,2 cm. in diameter. Weight: 720 grams.
Ex. Old private collection, 1974-2015
It is made of genuine golden yellow Baltic amber that is opaque yet glowing and slightly translucent in bright light. It shows signs of old wear and has been repaired with silver/white metal staples and a band of braided wire around the circumference. These beads were always valued very highly, and sometimes the repaired examples are even more highly prized.
Diameter, 36 mm; weight, 18.9 g...
An exceptional example of the antique Ethiopian Coptic Christian processional cross of unusual form 17th -18th century Ethiopia, Solomonic Dynasty.
The cross is made of cast copper alloy (white bronze) and has been pierced and engraved in openwork with an intricate pattern of interwoven lines, topped with small crosses. Two circular decorations flank the bottom of the cross; this motif refers to the divine halo of Christ...
A rare painted early wooden figure, Ivory Coast, Baulé, from the famous Danish Artist and Sculptor, Robert Jacobsen private collection and from the 19th.- or very early 20th. century
The figure appears facing the front, symmetrical with her arms resting on her stomach, which was a sign of peace for the Baulé people. She is dressed in a loincloth painted in black, red and white.
An artful carving in a hard dark solid wood...
A pair lovely unmounted figural staves, unusually large and detailed for the type, comes with a deep natural patina from old age.
These two figures known as edan have been cast in brass over iron rods. Each is a seated figure of the opposite sex. They are linked by a chain attached to loops to the tops of their heads. The figures resemble Onile, the owner of the earth, in both male and female forms.
Size: 27,5 cm...
A very unusual large and very early version of the currency bracelet, used also by slave traders in the in West Africa - these served as exchange currency.
A very ornate bracelet with miniature decoration around the three hemispheric profiles.
Size: 109 mm. wide and 59 mm. high. Weigh: 367 grams.
Condition: Good Very fine, small bumps, but intact with a lovely warm green, brownish red patina.
Ex. Old Danish Private Colection
A very early and rare pair of wooden twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, probably deep into the 19th. cent.
The fine set with blue pigments on their large headdresses, eyes with inlaid metal, tribal tatoos and addorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina and remnants of pigments on both headdresses and body.This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 30-31 cm...
An adorable and substantial Kissi-Noboli figure, Sierra Leone / Liberia, early excarvated type, pre 19th. century AD.
The greyish brown steatite figure is depicting a squating older man holding his hands in front of his knees. Groteque facial features...
Another lovely pair of wooden twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, c. 19th. cent.
The fine set of male and female with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features. Both adorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 27,5-28 cm...
A pair of unresearched very early african ceramic sculptural art, probably Akan and Nigeria, pre 18th. century and one is probably ancient!
Sold as one lot.
Size: The head is 16,5 cm. incl. the nice base, the other is c. 14,5 cm. tall.
Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.
Rare and early mask, ca. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H. 43 cm.
Ex coll. Patrick Lemaire, Brussels.
Ex private collection Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
A very important large female figure, probably Baulé, Ivory Coast /Liberia, early 20th. century.
We offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures from a very old collection, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
An artistic master piece by a maker that would have inspired great artists like Picasso in his time...
Senufo staff with anthropomorphic figure of a seated female. Made of hardwood.
H. 61 cm. One hand and part of the left foot missing. Excellent age wear and patina.
Provenance:
Roger Bediat, Abidjan. Part of his collection was sold at Drouot in Paris in 1966.
More info on this dealer/collector: Van Rijn wh-0000342-001
Lovely tribal looking early pair of wooden twins, female, Yoruba People, Ibadan, Nigeria, 19th./ early 20th. century. Rare style!
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c...
A massive pair of male and female wooden twins, coming with early Kaori shell capes or jackets, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Ota Awori, early 20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both richly adorned with bead bracelets and comes with l...
From our family collection of antique and vintage African Art we present you an antique wooden Aghogho mask from the early 20th. century, approx. 90-100 years old. It is 42 cm high and is in great condition with no repairs.
Unique objects from West Africa still have the power to surprise and challenge even the most astute and knowledgeable collector. Its' the case with this wonderful mask. This is a testament to the imagination and creativity of the African carver and the great var...
Excellent wear and patina. Congo, first quarter 20th century. H. 21 cm (mask) or 28 cm including stand.
A very fine beaded dance panel from the first quarter of the 20th century. Dimensions: 29 x 29,5 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: private collection Lanaken, Belgium.
A Shona Knife. With well carved sheath bound with wire.
S. E. Africa L19thC. Length: 13" (33.3 cm). Condition: wire loose at top of sheath, blade with some rust.
Very early figure of a standing male. Early 20th century or older. H. 44,5 cm.
More pictures are available on request.
Provenance:
Manfred Schäfer, Ulm.
Adrian Schlag, Cologne/Brussels.
Serge Schofel, Paris/Brussels.
Zemanek Münster, 2018.
Srdjan Sremac, Den Haag.
Condition: The surface of the figure is heavily eroded in some areas.
Extremely fine and rare mask, made of hardwood. Warm glossy patina and beautiful age wear. Early 20th century. H. 22 cm. Comes with a patinated brass stand.
Provenance: private collection Lanaken, Belgium - private collection Breda, The Netherlands.
A rare burnished red earthenware foot rasp, in the form of a stylized crouching crocodile, probably made in Asyut (circa 1850-1920), for use in the Egyptian public bath house. There is a very similar example in the Pitt Rivers Museum (University of Oxford: http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/toiletries/50-footcare.html . For another, more elaborately carved foot rasp ( in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum ) please view: http://collections.vam....
Stunning pulley with a human figure carrying a bowl on the head. Exceptional patina and age wear. This piece dates from the estly 20th century, but might even date from the late 19th century. H. 23 cm.
Provenance: Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam.
This item will be exhibited at the Tribal Art Fair Amsterdam, October 25th-27th
www.tribalartfair.nl
Antique Japanese tamba storage jar. Large open mouth with akadobe glaze, which consists of russet and blue runny glaze. Tapers in shape down to the base. This form is animated through the irregularities of the firing of the kiln.
Edo Period 19th Century
25" Diameter x 24"
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This exquisite casting head is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The details on this head are stunning, from the splendid facial expression, to the detailed rendering of its formal crown. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old court of Ife.
The present head is an early 20th Century copy modeled after the great Yoruba center at Ife dating originally approximately 1100 -1450 A.D. The famous archaeologi...
Exceptional and early mask covered with a reddish brown paint (original). Oval eyes, sharp nose and full lips. Originally there was an iron pin in the forehead. H. 21 cm. 19th to early 20th century.
Provenance: C.P. Meulendijk, Rotterdam - Christie’s Amsterdam 1978 - Drouot Richelieu Paris 2006 - Mamadou Keita, Amsterdam.
A Fine South African headrest in good condition .The inscription along the seat reads " KAFFER HEAD REST P.M.BURG NATAL 1904 J.W.R.de la Poer. R.Garrison .Regt". Zulu/Swazi. Length 44.5cm, Height 19cm
An unusual and exquisite pair of wooden twins, Yoruba People, Oyo Region, Nigeria, 19th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with unusually large heads, and exceptional facial features with large tribal tattoos. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands with th...
Quite detailed and with a nice patina.
Size: 32 mm. tall.
Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection of seals between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections. Gustav Oberländer specialized in early stamp and cylinder seals from the pre-historic and Dynastic civilizations in the Near East / Mesopotamia, Ana...
An unusual and exquisite pair of large wooden female twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, 19th. cent.
The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth and pubic hair finely outlined! Both richly adorned with jewelry incl. silverish metal bangles and Kauri shells. Note the preserved body pigments, that is often washed off on older figures!
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, ...
Fine large and early pair of wooden twins, both females, Yoruba People, Oyo Region, Nigeria, 19th./20th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with large headdresses, blue pigment, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji...
An unusual and exquisite pair of wooden twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, 19th. cent.
The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth! Both richly adorned with jewelry.
A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.
Size: 28,5-29 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice Good Very fine with a lovely mahogany patina and smooth wear from extensive worship and use,...
A very early pair of wooden twins, both females, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 19th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, most dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century (c. 1880-1930)
The lovely set with large headdresses are both richly adorned with bead bracelets. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands with their hands...
An unusual and exquisite pair of wooden twins, oruba People, Oyo Region, Nigeria, 19th. century.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century.
The lovely set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features and both richly adorned with jewelry. This pair of ibeji figures (ibeji means ‘born two’) stands w...