an old nkisi figure ,songye ,rdc 19th century ex Dartevelle ex

anthropomorphic fetish figure,standing on a bell shape base ,hand on belly finishing in point shape . wood chips of Mirror and magical substances,27cm collected in situ by belgium redemptorist mission between 1899 and 1911 ex renaud vanuxem,paris ex belgium private

a superb ancestor figure from a man ,trilobed headress beard and finely featured face beatiful honey patina height 25cm ex german collection ex renaud vanuxem ex private belgium

a fragmentary hemba figure of ancestor nice interior expression the missing parts give a supplement of charm and poetry to the figure Christie's, Amsterdam, 7 December 1998, lot 194 Dave de Roche, San Francisco, USA Christie's, Paris, 11 June 2007, lot 150 ex belgium collection yale archives Under the number78787

a superb heddle pulley with a deep use patina beautiful face with elaborate headdress traditionnal scarification on the neck tribal restauration with metal end of 19th beginning 20th 20cm heigh ex edward klejman in the 80ties ex beppe berna ex private belgium

A rare Senufo figural spoon from the Ivory Coast, ca. late 19th - early 20th century. This rare metal example is 8-3/8” long and features a finely detailed figural handle, depicting a musician playing a flute. His body is elaborately decorated with incised designs and the rim is encircled with a braid. In excellent condition, with some wear from usage. Mounted on stand.

Ife Benin Oba Copper Bronze Portrait Head. Well sculpted near life size with very nice natural old patina and liberal amounts of its black paint remaining. Size 11" by 7" by 8"

Ethiopian Harari Basket, coil built of reeds and woven natural dyed grasses as the design, leather bound foot and rim with four straps decorated with three applied cowrie shells each. A shallow bowl form with footed base having a decorative geometric pattern in tones of red, maize and sienna. Interior with signs of sun bleaching in comparison to the vivid underside, Minor signs of wear and use, overall fine condition. 15-1/2” in diameter x 3-1/2” high. Circa 1920.

Antique Benin cast Bronze Royal Couple Sculpture, good condition other than heavy natural looking bronze rot from what appears to burial causing the surface metal to chip away easily . Size H 6" W 3.5" Old French collection

Early Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider with a Spear from an old French collection. Unique elongated style . Great condition some burial deposits. size L 5" H 5.25"

Antique bronze North African Sudanese black powder container. Appliqué copper with fine chasing. Original patina matching that of its age and use. Copper rings used for mounting piece for ease of use while traveling.

18th Century With brass display stand.

Size: 5" W x 8" H

Rare, Antique late 19th century, unusual Islamic dagger of the lords of the desert, known as Tuareg, Telek or Gozma. Details: Tapered double edged blade, with bone inlaid beveled hardwood grip, fitted with elaborate profiled brass mounts. In its original, leather covered, metal scabbard with brass chape and locket engraved in geometrical pattern. CONDITION: Showing signs of usage and wear, leather casing of the metal scabbard chipped. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length of the da...

MASSIVE ANTIQUE HEAVY BRACELET CURRENCY, WESTAFRICA, LIKELY NIGER, 17TH.-18TH. CENTURY.

A very large specimen weighing around 850 grams, so it represented enormous wealth in trade in Western Africa. Unusually fine workmanship and and expertly decorated as well.

Size: 108 mm in diameter - 950 grams.

Condition: Superb! With fine clear engravings and a wonderful rich brown patina that testify the great age of the piece.

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A choice bronze necklace from Nigeria, ca. late 1800's. It is 19” long and is comprised of a variety of beads, a number with incised designs. The large 2-3/4” pendant has the odd appearance of an empty pocket watch and there is a pair of 2-1/2” ornaments extending from the sides.

This is a Moroccan BERBER Headdress from about 1980's or Earlier. It is made of silver / sterling silver and several stones. It measures about 7 1/2" X 7 1/2" X 10 1/2" ( 19.1 cm X 19.1 cm X 26.8 cm ). * Statue not for sale.

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.

collection of 4 west African 'Gris gris' leather bound talismans containing protective amulets largest 13cm excluding neck cord. undated, estimated to be early to mid 20th cent. can be viewed in central London.

A puzzling stone carving that SC bought in large estate with antiquities.

The stone ´carving is a fragment of a larger structure and with the carving of a beautiful african head and a couple of lizzards. The style and fine patina, does indicate an ancient date of manifacture. Likely Western Africa.

You are welcome to enlighten us, if you have some knowledge about this piece of art.

Size: 47 mm. long and 40 mm wide, heavy made of a hard black stone.