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Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A traditional Ashanti Chief’s velvet and giltwood Leopard crown Ghana, early 20th century Diam
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Antiquities

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on stand
Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on stand

Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on stand

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H 15.75 in Dm 6.7 in
Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Ashanti Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash Ghana, early 20th century Diam
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Art Nouveau Tribal Art

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Metallic Thread

Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand
Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand

Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand

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H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood

H 29 in W 13.75 in D 35 in
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th-century ceremonial chief's coat from Africa represents a magnificent display of
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa

H 35 in W 60 in D 2 in
Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'
Located in Los Angeles, US
x 8 ) they are the perfect size for their rooms. Chief countries of origin were Kuba, Dagestan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Kazakhstani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'
Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'

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W 42 in L 128 in
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th century Art Baboun
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th
African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th

African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th

H 66.93 in W 24.02 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Original antique Baule Chief's chair made of traditional carving and arched back design. The Baule
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

H 36.75 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A cast bronze group presenting a tribal chief (king) with his servants. A musician with a drum, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s

Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s

H 4.53 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Multicolored Vintage African Ewe Fabric from West Africa, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
weaving is superb. These pieces were made for chiefs and the incredible skill and time that went into
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Multicolored Vintage African Ewe Fabric from West Africa, Ghana
Multicolored Vintage African Ewe Fabric from West Africa, Ghana

Multicolored Vintage African Ewe Fabric from West Africa, Ghana

H 72 in W 39 in D 0.07 in
Antique Door Dark Wood Brown African of the Dagon, with Frame Carved
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique door dark wood brown African of the Dagon, with frame carved with images of outdated
Category

Antique 19th Century African Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique Door Dark Wood Brown African of the Dagon, with Frame Carved
Antique Door Dark Wood Brown African of the Dagon, with Frame Carved

Antique Door Dark Wood Brown African of the Dagon, with Frame Carved

H 61.03 in W 41.34 in D 3.94 in
Antique Map of Gambia, West Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
, West Africa, surrounded by Senegal with decorative title based on information supplied by Captain John
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Gambia, West Africa
Antique Map of Gambia, West Africa

Antique Map of Gambia, West Africa

H 9.97 in W 14.97 in D 0.02 in
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

H 30.12 in W 13.59 in D 34.65 in
Ancient Wooden Door of African Tribal Chieftain
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient wooden door of African tribal chieftain, carved with images of outdated enemies to become
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Ancient Wooden Door of African Tribal Chieftain
Ancient Wooden Door of African Tribal Chieftain

Ancient Wooden Door of African Tribal Chieftain

H 63 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in
African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
African Wooden 'Bamileke' stool, early XX century. The stool is a traditional art populair from
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century
African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century

African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century

H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations
Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs

Materials

Brass

African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century

African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century

H 28.5 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel

H 18 in Dm 9.5 in
Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' stool, Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
In cedar wood. An African carved wooden stool having a curved seat raised on two intertwined
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' stool, Africa, Mid-20th Century
Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' stool, Africa, Mid-20th Century

Ghanaian Ashanti 'Wisdom Knot' stool, Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 16.93 in W 22.05 in D 13.39 in
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa. It's carved from one piece of wood and has great openwork
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa

H 16 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches A unique pair of 1960s Carved
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches

Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches

H 16.5 in W 22.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool. Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa

Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa

H 14.5 in W 22 in D 10.5 in
African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Yaouré, statues of horsemen have been carved in order to venerate and keep in memory some chiefs or
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber

African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s

African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s

H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare French African motif patinated bronze cigar lighter, France, circa 1900. Depicting a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900
Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

Rare French African Motif Patinated Bronze Cigar Lighter, circa 1900

H 6.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
in which sacrifices were made to them. In addition to the authority of hereditary chiefs, secret
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s
Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s

Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s

H 23.63 in W 4.53 in D 3.55 in
Rare Pair of Large African Senufo Stools, Late 20th Century, Highly Decorative
By Senufo
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of antique African Senufo stools, crafted in the
Category

Late 20th Century Burkinabe Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Large African Senufo Stools, Late 20th Century, Highly Decorative
Rare Pair of Large African Senufo Stools, Late 20th Century, Highly Decorative

Rare Pair of Large African Senufo Stools, Late 20th Century, Highly Decorative

H 16.15 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
part of Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. They make stools like this, beds, etc., and create furniture
Category

20th Century Ivorian Other Stools

Materials

Wood

Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century

Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century

H 16.86 in W 23.23 in D 16.62 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood

H 38.75 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
Antique Map of 'African' Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and The Atlantic, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Particular draughts of some of the chief African Islands in the Mediterranean
Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of 'African' Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and The Atlantic, 1747
Antique Map of 'African' Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and The Atlantic, 1747

Antique Map of 'African' Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and The Atlantic, 1747

H 19.49 in W 15.16 in D 0 in
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in
Category

Vintage 1940s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s

Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s

H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
be the vessels of spiritual power, and so these figures embody the power of the chiefs. In the past
Category

20th Century African Other Stools

Materials

Wood

Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco
Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco

Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco

H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Rare Set of 24 Framed Lithographs of Game and Wild Animals
Located in Pewsey, GB
A rare and wonderful set of portraits of the game and wild animals of Southern Africa delineated
Category

Antique 1840s South African Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Set of 24 Framed Lithographs of Game and Wild Animals
Rare Set of 24 Framed Lithographs of Game and Wild Animals

Rare Set of 24 Framed Lithographs of Game and Wild Animals

H 20.87 in W 24.41 in D 1.19 in
Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
diversity in the spirit of Mirella Ricciardi's Vanishing Africa. Peoples featured include the Himba, Herero
Category

20th Century African Tribal Books

Materials

Paper

Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book
Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book

Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book

H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the African elephant is seen as the wise chief who impartially settles disputes among the forest
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends

Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
where Dr Swanson was the Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s

Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s

H 4.89 in W 3.35 in D 1.78 in
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
where Dr Swanson was the Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s

Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s

H 6.11 in W 2.56 in D 1.58 in
Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s

Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s

H 19.89 in W 5.71 in D 2.56 in
Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During
Category

Vintage 1960s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s
Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s

Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s

H 5.32 in Dm 2.56 in
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University
Category

Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

H 8.47 in W 7.68 in D 1.58 in
Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in society
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.
Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.

Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.

H 0.44 in Dm 2.92 in
Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
finial terminations. They were used as a currency in West African countries from the 15th up to the late
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper

Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century
Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century

Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century

H 0.71 in W 2.37 in D 2.33 in
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 20th Century
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 20th Century

Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 20th Century

H 0.71 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in Africa, the Swansons
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century

Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.49 in
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time
Category

Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store the tools of his
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

H 9.85 in Dm 15.16 in
Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University
Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s

H 11.62 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
throughout Africa where metal had value in society. Excellent patina and traces of vert-de gris. 272,00 gr
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4

H 1.07 in W 3.15 in D 2.92 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in Africa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5

H 0.87 in W 2.92 in D 2.84 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century

H 1.38 in W 3.27 in D 3 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2

H 0.2 in Dm 3.94 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1

H 0.32 in Dm 3.94 in
Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C
Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C

Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C

H 0.6 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 3
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Spanish word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 3
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 3

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 3

H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Africa where metal had value in society. Excellent patina and traces of vert-de gris. Very heavy. 358,00
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 2
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 2

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 2

H 0.79 in W 3.55 in D 2.8 in
Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the chief planning officer of the University
Category

Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s
Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s

Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s

H 18.12 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Bronze Headdress "God of Thunder" - Protection, Yoruba People, 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in Africa
Category

Vintage 1930s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Headdress "God of Thunder" - Protection, Yoruba People, 1930s
Bronze Headdress "God of Thunder" - Protection, Yoruba People, 1930s

Bronze Headdress "God of Thunder" - Protection, Yoruba People, 1930s

H 4.73 in Dm 9.45 in
Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During
Category

Vintage 1930s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s
Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time
Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s
Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s

Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s

H 7.88 in W 10.83 in D 10.24 in
Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. During
Category

Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s

Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s

H 7.88 in Dm 5.12 in
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