Mossi Tribal Art
Mossi Mask
Located in London, GB
documentaries on traditional art in Africa (The Tribal Eye). During the course of his account, one can see Dogon
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries including Mali is home to several ethnic tribal
Category
Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mossi Mask Burkina Faso Early to mid 20th Century / African Art / Africa Tribal
Located in Leuven, BE
Beautiful authentic Mask of the Mossi people Burkina-faso Early/mid 20th Century / African Art
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
"Mossi Head dress Mas ceremonies Rep Upper Volta, " Wood created c. 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mossi Head dress Mas ceremonies Rep Upper Volta" is a wood sculpture that includes various other
Category
1910s Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27 in W 6 in D 1 in
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Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Category
2010s Congolese Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali Circa 1950
Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1970s. Then inherited within the family
One of the most popular types of masks in the Sang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Woman Bronze Style Head Sculpture by G.C. Marini 318/ 500
By Marino Marini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculpture of a strong woman's head in a dark bronze styled finish with satin black oval base . This cast composite bust has great details with a wind swept feel of freedom and conf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Busts
Materials
Composition
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Handwoven Rattan Carrying Basket from the Philippines with Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century handwoven rattan carrying basket from the Philippines with lid. Created in the Philippines during the 19th century, this rustic carrying basket features a tal...
Category
Antique 19th Century Philippine Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vietnamese, and Hotei in Japane...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Two Tribal Bronze Konga Anklet Leg Band
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early 20th century antique African tribal leg band (ankle bracelet),
These leg bands were both currency and status symbols for the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo.
They were ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 20th century copper African currency. Celebrating the cracks and crevices found in this unusual large size.
This item was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sa...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand.
A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Northwest Coast 1900 Woven Basket with Top, Multicolor Cross Patterns, Table Top
Located in Denver, CO
Lidded basket very finely woven of native grasses incorporating geometric designs including crosses of red, gray, green and yellow yarns circa 1900
Basket is in very good antique co...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo
An early Chokwe carved wood section from a ceremonial chair with masks and a standing figure representing a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Two Antique Niger Bura Peoples Fired Clay Heads on Stands
Located in Morristown, NJ
Bura fired clay heads, possibly 3rd-10th c. CE, Niger, Bura peoples. These are very expressive examples on custom mounts, the larger with manganese deposits.
Between the 3rd and 10t...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
"Woman's Head, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fenton, 1930s
By Robert Bruce Fenton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of Art Deco sculpture, this terra cotta depicts a handsome woman with high cheekbones and pulled-back hair that give her a placid, peaceful appearance. The terra co...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
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Mossi Antelope Mask
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Mossi Antelope Mask from the estate of a renowned NY collector of African Art.
Category
Late 19th Century Art
Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Striking carved wood Mossi doll figure (biga) with rare leather covering. The head slightly tilted
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 12.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
force and power. Classic Mossi scarification marks around face. Patina of age and use. Wood with
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Geometric Flutes from Africa, Early 20th Century Great Modern Forms
Located in Santa Fe, NM
An elegant and harmonic set. A pair of old and finely crafted geometric flutes from the Mossi
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 6.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Mossi Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in Burkina Faso from a single piece of wood, this hundred-year-old stool was used by Mossi
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Mossi Katanga ceremonial mask from Burkina Faso. The Mossi are the largest tribe in Burkina Faso
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 39.75 in W 10 in D 12 in
Tribal Mossi Doll, Burkina Faso
Located in New York, NY
Owned by Mossi girls and women, small figures like these could function both as a toy for a young
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
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Late 19th Century Tribal Mossi Whistle
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mossi dance whistle with elegantly flared mouthpiece and asymmetrical, rhythmic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Early 20th Century Tribal Mossi Whistle, Burkina Faso
Located in New York, NY
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Category
20th Century Burkinabe Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
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