An interesting West African Banko funerary figure dating to 500-1300 AD.
The figure depicts a man with exaggerated features. The top of his head is hollow - like a small bowl. Figures like this are presumed to have been used in connection with funerals.
Size: 15 cm. in height. c. 6 inches.
Condition: Superb with wear for type and age and a very old artifact for the West African region.
Ex Old Danish collection.
A pair of ancient West African terracotta heads from the Nok-culture dating to 500 BC - 200 AD.
Both heads of men with nice facial features. Originally both pieces were part of full bodied sculptures.
Sizes: 9 & 9,5 cm. high. (3,5 & 3,7 inches).
Condition: Choice fragments of some of the oldest available artifacts from West Africa.
Ex. Old Danish Collection.
a very old Kiwoyo-Muyombo (giwoyo) mask fromDemocratic Republic of the Congo (Congo Kinshasa).very nice profile,with protuding mouth
you can see the age at the back
restouched on the forehead left and small left part down the beard. otherw and all the rest ise eyes nose mouth intact
from an old colonial collection
superb Antandroy figure .190cm these figures were in pairs at the exit of the villages Its unusual size distinguishes it however from these funerary statues which culminate at less than a meter, and its base, virgin of mortise, excludes its embedding in the traditional palisade protecting the tombs of Menabe. These isolated characters received offerings in the event of illness or specific wish to invoke their protection...
a pare fetish figure .19,7 cm
The traditional eastern African art of the tribes of Tanzania, such as the Makonde, Nyamwesi, Zaramo, Kwere, Doe, Zigua, Shangaa, Pare, etc., has only recently attracted more attention and been the subject of increasingly detailed research. It is a promising field for researchers and collectors.
The present male figure displays the perfect style of the Pare, from northeast Tanzania...
a nice nok head ,terra cotta 500bc till 200 AC
visible cracks ,28cm
ftom a private belgium collection
with a tl test from qed laboratoire two tests:o,e at the top of the hait one under the chin
Early 20th century pulley in the shape of a hornbill. H. 23 cm. Wonderful patina.
Ex Dutch private collection.
Part of a door lock. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Great encrusted patina. H. 40 cm.
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.
beautiful hieratic statue corresponding to the first sakalava style. this statue was brought back by Mr. Charles Mercier from Lille who had been appointed by the company Solvay to furrow Africa and make many trips. It was sold by his grandson Jean Charles Mercier...
African Makonde tribe ceremonial carved wood mask of a human head with real human hair. 19th century. An early and rare ceremonial mask that was actually for tribal use, utilizing genuine human hair.
A vintage carved wood ceremonial 'Crocodile' mask used by the Mano tribe in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Africa. 19th/20th Century. Size" 30 inches ht x 10 inches x 13 inches. Carved wood, adorned with hide, red fabric and cowrie shells.
A deadly-looking spear head from the Congo region, early 1900’s. This fine example is 5” long, is made from iron and features a prominent mid-rib, hollow shaft and barbs
Lovely early 20th century chair with 3-dimensional carvings on the stretchers, depicting scenes from daily life: a farmer with his cows, a hunting scene, a woman with a baby and 3 figures in a canoe. Judging from the lighter color of the stretchers they may be from a later date, but still from the first half of the 20th century. The chair is in good condition, it has its original leather seat. There is some damage to the carvings and some pieces are missing. Dimensions: 67x36x36 cm...
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
A dark figure likely female. Long arms with no hands and undefined legs. With a custom base. 9.5" tall. From a private Gaithersburg MD collection acquired in 1990's
A female figure on a horse holding a bridal Horse is standing on an integral base. An interesting piece. On a custom base. 9.5" tall without base. From a private Gaithersburg MD collection acquired in 1990's
A figure on a horse. Figure with long neck leaning backwards and horse also with long neck forms a V between rider and horse. Rider is highly stylized and appears to not have legs. An interesting piece. On a custom base. 9.5" tall without base. From a private Gaithersburg MD collection acquired in 1990's