Ekoi, Ejagham Janiform Headcrest, Nigeria

An antique Serab rug runner, Persia, late 19th century. Red and blue on natural, undied camel hair. Unique geometric design with animals in the margin. 3’6” by 10’9” 42 by 129

A pair of Tuareg Berber Tamzak camel saddle chairs, Niger Africa, early 20th century. These saddle chairs are built of sturdy hardwood frames wrapped wit...

A tribal Northwest Persian rug, late 19th century. 3’10.5” by 7’7" (46 ½ by 91 inches)

An antique Daghestan rug, circa 1900. Repeating rows of red tulips and flowers on ivory ground. Blue and black lattice main border within cross...

A large Saint John the Baptist santos sculpture, 18th century. 17 ½ inches wide by 14 inches deep by 43 inches tall

A gaff rigged ketch pond yacht on display stand, circa 1900. All original paint, riggings and six sails. 68 ½ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 62 inches tall

The Gelede spectacle of the Yoruba is a public display by colorful masks which combines art and ritual dance to amuse, educate and inspire worship. Gelede celebrates “Mothers” (awon iya wa), a group that includes female ancestors and deities as well as the elderly women of the community, and the power and spiritual capacity these women have in society. However, this power may also be destructive and take the form of witchcraft; therefore, Gelede serves the function of appeasing this power, as well. Gelede costume and headdress. Gelede masks...

Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...

This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...

A finely carved mask from the early to mid-1900s made by the Igo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho, or "maiden spirit" are worn strictly by m...

Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...

Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa. Made using the lost wax technique. Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funeral rites, initiation ceremonies, weddings and births. The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head and the subtle scarification markings it carries. The female mask will normally have a plug on it's mouth with the male masks having an open mouth and longer protruding jaw. It is believed that the mask itself embodies the spirit of the dead, hence the name 'Dead Face' The delicate attributes of this mask is a fine example of the excellent artistry of the Senufos. This is a male Senufo Mask...