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African Currency, 19th Century
African Currency, 19th Century

African Currency, 19th Century

$3,560 / set

African Currency, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

19th century African Head Rest
19th century African Head Rest

19th century African Head Rest

$600

19th century African Head Rest

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century African head rest

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Antique 19th Century African Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Orientalist doily, embroidered with gold and other threads, Orientalist Art.
Orientalist doily, embroidered with gold and other threads, Orientalist Art.

Orientalist doily, embroidered with gold and other threads, Orientalist Art.

$2,788

Orientalist doily, embroidered with gold and other threads, Orientalist Art.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Orientalist doily, embroidered with gold and other threads, 19th century, Orientalist Art. Doily embroidered with gold and other threads, Orientalist Art, 19th century. Dimensions ...

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Antique 19th Century African Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Thread

Beautiful Antique African Spoon 19th Century
Beautiful Antique African Spoon 19th Century

Beautiful Antique African Spoon 19th Century

$232

Beautiful Antique African Spoon 19th Century

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful hand carved African spoon in wood

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Antique 19th Century African Antiquities

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Vintage Pair Zulu figures South Africa
African Tribal Art Fine Vintage Pair Zulu figures South Africa

African Tribal Art Fine Vintage Pair Zulu figures South Africa

$605

African Tribal Art Fine Vintage Pair Zulu figures South Africa

Located in London, GB

The "Baboon Master" is a nickname given by scholars and collectors to an anonymous but highly distinctive Zulu or Tsonga woodcarver (or workshop) active in late 19th to Early 20th ce...

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Orientalist African Hunter Sculpture, Carved Wood, 19th Century, 21in
Orientalist African Hunter Sculpture, Carved Wood, 19th Century, 21in

Orientalist African Hunter Sculpture, Carved Wood, 19th Century, 21in, 19th century

$2,900Sale Price|50% Off

Orientalist African Hunter Sculpture, Carved Wood, 19th Century, 21in

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield Black Forest, School Switzerland  19th century Carved Wood 21 inches This is an exceptionally beautiful and exceptionally rare wood...

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19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Map of Africa - Etching - 19th century

Ancient Map of Africa - Etching - 19th century, 19th Century

$348

Ancient Map of Africa - Etching - 19th century

Located in Roma, IT

This Map of Africa is an etching realized in the 19th century. The state of preservation of the artwork is good. At the top of the paper, the inscription “Longitudine del Meridiano ...

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19th Century More Prints

Materials

Etching

19th Century Brutalist North African water Bucket
19th Century Brutalist North African water Bucket

19th Century Brutalist North African water Bucket

$484

19th Century Brutalist North African water Bucket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Brutalist North African water bucket Stud and riveted water bucket from North Africa An amazing piece, the main body is made up with layered riveted strips of meta...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Brutalist More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century
The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century

Bernard GribbleThe Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century, 19th Century

$5,386Sale Price|20% Off

The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century

By Bernard Gribble

Located in Liphook, GB

The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century BERNARD FINEGAN GRIBBLE (1873-1962) to $20,000 Large 19th Century Crusades scene of the Knights Of Malta ...

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19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

African Wooden Cane
African Wooden Cane

African Wooden Cane

$1,650

African Wooden Cane

Located in Queens, NY

African (19/20th Century) figural wood carved cane Repairs to arms, some chips, splits.

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Cane

Mid-Century Senufo African Mask
Mid-Century Senufo African Mask

Mid-Century Senufo African Mask

$1,110

Mid-Century Senufo African Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand painted Senufo African mask made out of wood.

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Antique 19th Century African Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - North African Landscape
Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - North African Landscape

Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - North African Landscape, Late 19th Century

$527

Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - North African Landscape

Located in Corsham, GB

A wonderfully detailed late 19th century watercolour depicting a picturesque North African landscape with figures and horses to the foreground. Unsigned. Well-presented in a gilt-eff...

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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques

$565Sale Price|30% Off

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques

Located in London, GB

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art A fine old Tsonga headrest Carved from hard wood with 3 central pillars Period Early 20th century Height: 15 cm Conditio...

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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

North African School Late 19th Century Oil - Narrow City Street
North African School Late 19th Century Oil - Narrow City Street

North African School Late 19th Century Oil - Narrow City Street, Unknown

$537

North African School Late 19th Century Oil - Narrow City Street

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming North African scene depicting a street with figures and fruit sellers. Unsigned. Presented in a painted gilt-effect frame. On canvas laid to board.

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Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa

$673

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa

Located in London, GB

A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge shaped carving all over. Measures: 22 x 14 x 5 cm approx. Period Early 20th century Ex U...

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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Wood

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

$1,250

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860
African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860

African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860

$397

African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860

Located in Lincoln, GB

African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea) From the Tribal people of Liberia (Guinea, Africa) Initiation masks were used by secret male socity know as Poro

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Antique 19th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.
Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.

Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.

$2,788Sale Price|20% Off

Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.

Located in Berlin, DE

Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas. Dimensions with frame 65cm x 73cm

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa
Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa

$650

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An expressive hand crafted primitive axe having an elongated wrought blade attached to a finely carved and shaped hardwood handle.

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Antique 19th Century African More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

$560

19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

Located in Stamford, CT

Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

David Livingstone, the African Explorer, 19th century portrait engraving print
David Livingstone, the African Explorer, 19th century portrait engraving print

David Livingstone, the African Explorer, 19th century portrait engraving print, 1850

$75

David Livingstone, the African Explorer, 19th century portrait engraving print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'David Livingstone, The African Explorer' Steel-engraving. C1850. 160mm by 125mm (image) 260mm by 170mm (sheet) David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and African explorer. ...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century
Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century

Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century

$1,319

Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a verybrare example of a 19th century ritually used Zulu Knobkerrie. Carved from very dense wood and complete with wire binding demonstrating the status of the owner. A prest...

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century
Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century

Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century

$8,132

Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century

Located in Lommel, BE

An exceptional Kuba palm wine drinking cup, hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood and sculpted in the form of an idealized human head. Created by the Kuba peoples of the Kasai ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century
Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century

Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century

$780

Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century

By Zulu's

Located in Glasgow, GB

A very rare Zulu prestige Knobkerrie . 19th century with an ancient patina. This Knobkerrie was not used in battle but was a prestige object owned byba highbranking chief ofbthe Zulu...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

$2,448

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

Located in Dallas, TX

Tribal African Currency.

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Antique Early 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

$1,200

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic stylized form of a coiled snake. In Afr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

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Copper

Vintage Brown Berber Boucherouite Rug 5'2''x6'9''
Vintage Brown Berber Boucherouite Rug 5'2''x6'9''

Vintage Brown Berber Boucherouite Rug 5'2''x6'9''

$2,870

Vintage Brown Berber Boucherouite Rug 5'2''x6'9''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This exuberant hand-knotted Boucherouite rug is a captivating example of folk artistry, crafted by Berber women using recycled wool textile remnants. This vintage piece bursts with p...

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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

French Religious Painting 19th White Fathers Missionnaries Africa LAVIGERIE
French Religious Painting 19th White Fathers Missionnaries Africa LAVIGERIE

French Religious Painting 19th White Fathers Missionnaries Africa LAVIGERIE

$1,133Sale Price|53% Off

French Religious Painting 19th White Fathers Missionnaries Africa LAVIGERIE

Located in PARIS, FR

French school around 1880 Oil on canvas 46 x 38 cm (57 x 64.5 cm with frame) Unsigned Beautiful carved wooden frame Portrait of the Archbishop of Algiers and future Cardinal Charles...

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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

$3,700

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

African Mother and Daughter Tribal Figures
African Mother and Daughter Tribal Figures

African Mother and Daughter Tribal Figures

$1,440 / set

African Mother and Daughter Tribal Figures

Located in Asheville, NC

Graceful pair of sleek carved standing African female figures poised upon discs of contrasting dark hardwood most likely from the Ivory Coast.

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

$1,394

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Located in NICE, FR

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency traditionally used in monetary functions and exchange in the tribe as well as body o...

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

$875

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

19th Century Somali Gashan Shield – East Africa Hand-Worked Hide with Raised Central Boss A striking and authentic 19th century Somali Gashan shield from Somalia, showcasing a rare...

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Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Ancient African Wooden Stool
Ancient African Wooden Stool

Ancient African Wooden Stool

$2,154

Ancient African Wooden Stool

Located in Soho, London, GB

Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Akan Terracotta Commemorative Memorial Portrait Head Ghana Tribal Art
African Akan Terracotta Commemorative Memorial Portrait Head Ghana Tribal Art

African Akan Terracotta Commemorative Memorial Portrait Head Ghana Tribal Art

$336

African Akan Terracotta Commemorative Memorial Portrait Head Ghana Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

West African Akan Terracotta Commemorative memorial portrait Head Ghana Terracotta with red slip 8 1/2 x 7 inches, 21.5 x 18 cm, Period 19th century or earlier. Provence : jean Dave...

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Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

$2,450

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century. This shield, traditionally used by the Songye people for protection...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

$45,000

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

Located in London, GB

A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’ Depicting a Zulu elder wearing a head-ring Superb silky reddish brown patina Late 19th Century ...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Bronze Pendant - Ritual Mask
African Tribal Bronze Pendant - Ritual Mask

African Tribal Bronze Pendant - Ritual Mask

$560

African Tribal Bronze Pendant - Ritual Mask

Located in Porto, PT

Antique African tribal pendant in cast bronze, depicting a stylized ritual mask with a pronounced central crest, almond-shaped eyes, and an openwork geometric crown. Handcrafted usin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Masks

Materials

Bronze

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

$748Sale Price|20% Off

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

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Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

$9,500

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope African folk art sculpture with beautifully aged distressed patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

North African Market
North African Market

Hercules Brabazon BrabazonNorth African Market, Late 19th Century

$3,164

North African Market

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Brabazon’s quest for light and vibrant colour naturally drew him to North Africa and the Middle East, regions he visited extensively during the mid-to-late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

$774

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to...

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa
Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

$1,161

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vintage West African fabric is handwoven cotton dyed with vegetable dyes and decorated with embroidery and cowrie shells. It is likely to be from the Marino Dogon people. The ge...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Malian Textiles

Materials

Fabric

North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece
North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece

North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece

$538

North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece, it his made from riveted iron plates, it is circular with hammered rusty steel plates this piece has a rustic appearan...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century

$580

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo 4494 gr Beautiful patina. These anklets were worn by women of the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo. They wer...

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Burkina Faso Zoomorphic Horse Dance Mask Late 19th Century
Burkina Faso Zoomorphic Horse Dance Mask Late 19th Century

Burkina Faso Zoomorphic Horse Dance Mask Late 19th Century

$2,400

Burkina Faso Zoomorphic Horse Dance Mask Late 19th Century

Located in CA, CA

A stunning Zoomorphic Dance mask The masks serve to invoke spirit animals, ancestors, or protective deities, bringing their spiritual qualities into the human world. Used in ceremoni...

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Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture
Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture

Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture, circa 1850

$1,394

Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture

Located in Norwich, GB

This elegant terracotta head is a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan nobleman from the part of Africa which is today southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an ideali...

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19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Clay

African Kenyan Bells with 3 Kisi Metal Tally Sticks / Provenance Douglas Dawson
African Kenyan Bells with 3 Kisi Metal Tally Sticks / Provenance Douglas Dawson

African Kenyan Bells with 3 Kisi Metal Tally Sticks / Provenance Douglas Dawson

$750 / set

African Kenyan Bells with 3 Kisi Metal Tally Sticks / Provenance Douglas Dawson

Located in Chicago, IL

African Kenyan bells with 3 Kisi metal tally sticks provenance Douglas Dawson. Came from the Goldberg Family Collection. Dims are of a single bell.

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Kuba African Warthog Divining Figure tribal arts sculpture
Kuba African Warthog Divining Figure tribal arts sculpture

Kuba African Warthog Divining Figure tribal arts sculpture, late 19th century

$6,000

Kuba African Warthog Divining Figure tribal arts sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Warthog Divining Figure. Kuba, DRC. Late 19th century. Carved wood with palm oil patina, 12.5 incehes (l), 3.25 inches (h), 2 5/8 inches (d). Loss evident at tip of right ear and on ...

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Late 19th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa
19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa

Continental School19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa, 19th Century

$3,876Sale Price|20% Off

19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa

By Continental School

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Continental, 19th Century oil on canvas, framed Monogrammed 'WM' and dated '1868' lower right framed: 34 x 48.5 inches canvas : 29.5 x 44 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Co...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"
Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"

Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"

$3,900

Antique Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt, African American Folk Wall Art, 63" x 73"

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 63” x 73” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: United States Material: Cotton, wool Condition: Original condition with some wear throughout ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

African Rhinoceros Hunting, antique African hunting engraving print, 1813

Samuel HowittAfrican Rhinoceros Hunting, antique African hunting engraving print, 1813, 1813

$165

African Rhinoceros Hunting, antique African hunting engraving print, 1813

By Samuel Howitt

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Colour aquatint after Samuel Howitt (1756/7-1822). From Samuel Howitt's 'Foreign Field Sports' Samuel Howitt was an English painter, illustrator and etcher of animals, hunting, hors...

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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Aquatint

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are

$2,019 / item

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces, they are all carved in wood and painted One is a Yorubastam Gelede from Nigeria, it da...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat
Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat

Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat

$2,154

Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Colourful North African terra cotta elephant statue seat A very bright and attractive piece of Folk Art from North Africa, he dates from the late 19th Century and is painted in t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool
Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool

Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool

$4,150

Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 77.5” x 77.5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool, Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2079...

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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture
African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

$925

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful, impressively sized and elaborately carved "Tree of Life" sculpture from Tanzania, Africa. These carvings are created from a single piece of wood and feature "Ujamma" or ...

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Antique 19th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art
Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art

Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art

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H 6.89 in W 4.53 in D 4.14 in

Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb antique tribal Headrest / Neckrest From The Gurage/ Gorague Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century Tribe : Gurage/ Gorague Country : Ethiopia Superb tribal headrest with the Coptic c...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region Age : late 19th century Height : 48 cm Excellent condition / missing t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Hardwood

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo
Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo

Unavailable

H 7.68 in W 7.68 in D 0.6 in

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda / Burundi Very rare / A superb piece of exceptional quality and aesthetics African basketry Tribe : Tutsi Country : Rwanda / Brundi Late 19th / Early 20th c...

Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo
Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 5.71 in D 0.99 in

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda - African Basketry Late 19th Century African Art Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Tutsi Basket - Rwanda / Burundi Very rare / A superb piece of exceptional quality and aesthetics African basketry Tribe : Tutsi Country : Rwanda / Burundi Late 19th / Early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art
Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Unavailable

H 49.22 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in

Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Tribal Shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe- DR CONGO Museum Quality Very rare piece in perfect condition. Exceptional piece and museum quality (see photos please) Period: 1...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art
Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art

Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art

Unavailable

H 6.89 in W 6.11 in D 2.76 in

Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Boni headrests are amongst the finest headrests that can be found in African Art collections. They have very fine decorations.

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Antique Late 19th Century Somali Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Christian Burial Figure
19th Century African Christian Burial Figure

19th Century African Christian Burial Figure

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in

19th Century African Christian Burial Figure

Located in Hove, GB

An old carved wood tribal figure, of an Afro-Christian Community The figure is holding hands, in a typical burial posture, with a deep old patina, circa 1870-1900 or even before.

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Wood Head Rest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
19th Century African Wood Head Rest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

19th Century African Wood Head Rest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Unavailable

H 8 in Dm 8 in

19th Century African Wood Head Rest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century pair of distinctive ebonized wood head rests ('carved pillows') with mother-of-pearl inlay design, with classical nicely shaped turned pedestal, lovely aged patina and ...

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Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art

Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa

Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa

Unavailable

H 24.02 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in

Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa

Located in London, GB

The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa has been decorated with an array of early metal tacks. The knobkerrie has been car...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 8.47 in D 18.9 in

Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

By Senufo

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century West African helmet mask from the Senufo tribe. Blackened wood and kaolin on the eye level.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Malian Masks

19th C. African Hehe Stool
19th C. African Hehe Stool

19th C. African Hehe Stool

Unavailable

H 13.75 in Dm 18 in

19th C. African Hehe Stool

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Carved and hewn from a single piece of hardwood, this Tanzanian stool features notches on the edges as well as triangular cutouts where the legs join the seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Tanzanian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï
Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 2.37 in D 20.08 in

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo People : Kuba Country : DR Congo, Sankuru River Early 20th century Wood Length : 51 cm This elaborately carved and ornamented tobacco pipe wa...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Palmwood

Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century

Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century

Located in Leuven, BE

Old / Authentic And Rare Nkishi Statue Songye / Dream People - Dr Congo African Art Period: Late 19th century Height: 17 cm Very beautiful red patina This type of powerful Nkishi fro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! High quality rare war shield !!! Tribe: Bandia / Nsak...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

Unavailable

H 55.52 in W 20.48 in D 5.12 in

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Art Gallery Decoster presents a : 19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Senufo Stool Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire African Tribal Art - 19th century
Senufo Stool Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire African Tribal Art - 19th century

Senufo Stool Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire African Tribal Art - 19th century

Unavailable

H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 16.93 in

Senufo Stool Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire African Tribal Art - 19th century

Located in Leuven, BE

A very big 19th century Senufo Stool Tribe : Senufo / Senoufo Country : Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire A very big Senufo stool carved from a single block of wood. The wood is tough, de...

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Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century African Midwife Stool
19th Century African Midwife Stool

19th Century African Midwife Stool

Unavailable

H 28 in W 17 in D 14.5 in

19th Century African Midwife Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-whittled wooden midwife stool from 19th century. The pivoting arm was used to drape cloths to assist the midwife.          

Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Stools

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Located in Leuven, BE

Very old and exceptional Fang short sword People: Fang Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Dowry Pieces
African Dowry Pieces

African Dowry Pieces

Unavailable

H 29 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

African Dowry Pieces

Located in New York, NY

Decorative objects mounted on metal stands. Naturally rusted and slight variation in height. Sold as a pair.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

19th c. African Jima or Jimma Stool

19th c. African Jima or Jimma Stool

Unavailable

H 14.5 in Dm 18 in

19th c. African Jima or Jimma Stool

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Hand-carved from one piece of wood. This stool was collected in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been in a prominent California collection since.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

19th c. African Ambo Chair

19th c. African Ambo Chair

Unavailable

H 25.75 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in

19th c. African Ambo Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Hand-carved Ambo chair with one armrest. Traditional incised motifs. Four round tapered legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th

Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 0.79 in D 1.58 in

Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure People: Dogon Country: Mali Period: 19th century / Early ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th C. African Hehe Stool
19th C. African Hehe Stool

19th C. African Hehe Stool

Unavailable

H 9.75 in Dm 14 in

19th C. African Hehe Stool

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Smaller Tanzanian stool carved from a single piece of hardwood with notches around the perimeter of the seating area and gracefully arched legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Located in Leuven, BE

This Luba Royal caryatid stool from DR Congo Luba was in the 19th century used a Royal enthronement emblem. Luba leaders trace their ancestry to a dynasty of sacred kings, and Luba r...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Iron Currency Form
African Iron Currency Form

African Iron Currency Form

Unavailable

H 20 in W 15.25 in D 3 in

African Iron Currency Form

Located in Seattle, WA

African iron currency form from the Kwele people of Gabon. The large currency with a base of fish tail form and the top with extended wing tips with twisted ends. Mounted on a custom...

Category

Antique 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka
Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka

Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka

Located in Leuven, BE

A superb antique 19th century Bamana / Bambara female statue from Mali People : Bamana / Bambara Country : Mali Age : 19th century The anthropomorf jonyelini / jo female statue has...

Category

Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Donkey with Pannier

Auguste CainAfrican Donkey with Pannier

Unavailable

African Donkey with Pannier

By Auguste Cain

Located in New York, NY

Dog & Animal Bronzes Signed: Cain Inscribed: Ane D?Afrique Bronze, 5 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 inches Brown patina Provenance: Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge Collection Saint Hubert's Animal Welf...

Category

19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Unavailable

H 70.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as liganda or ngbele—from the Topoke, Turumbu, or Lokele peoples and related cultures ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield

African Woven War Shield

Unavailable

H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary

African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary

Unavailable

H 16 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Only about one-eighth of the population was Christian in the 1980s. In general, Christianity was practiced by the middle class and in urban centers of the south. It was most prevalen...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Unavailable

H 8 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. Full of character with an extraordinary hairdo, this is an earthenware or terracotta portrait from the Akan people of Ghana, 19th century or earlier. This has...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 5 in

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. This is an earthenware or terracotta portrait from the Akan people of Ghana. 19th century or earlier. This one has a lively, animated expression. There are r...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Unavailable

H 6 in W 4.75 in D 5 in

Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. Here is another type of earthenware or terracotta portrait from the Akan people of Ghana. 19th century or earlier. This one globular, with three raised coils...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Unavailable

H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. This is an earthenware or terracotta portrait from the Akan people of Ghana. 19th century or earlier. This has a Buddha-like expression of contemplation and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Igbo African Tribal Sculpture of a Musician
19th Century Igbo African Tribal Sculpture of a Musician

19th Century Igbo African Tribal Sculpture of a Musician

Unavailable

H 27 in Dm 9 in

19th Century Igbo African Tribal Sculpture of a Musician

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A very textural painted sculpture of a musician by the Igbo people of Nigeria. The Igbo are a large but widely spread population that inhabits both sides of the Niger river.The wide ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo
Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium : Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya people of South / Bumali / Njem Tribe : Gbaya / Njem / Bumali Region: Central African R...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Central African Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo
Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 26.5 in D 3.5 in

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Located in New York, NY

African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron. Beatufil decorative piece, includes a stand. This Currency piece was circulated as a means of payment across Africa. It w...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Located in London, GB

This striking African Ethiopian Shield is from the Oromo tribe. Extremely thick hide, probably Hippopotamus, is decorated with dimpled impressions and extreme patination. The shield ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Unavailable

H 60 in D 15 in

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments still function, and have a wonderful texture and patina. According to Baga oral trad...

Category

Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Unavailable

H 50 in

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments still function, and have a wonderful texture and patina. According to Baga oral trad...

Category

Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

Interesting Large Victorian Relief Map of Africa

Interesting Large Victorian Relief Map of Africa

Unavailable

H 48 in W 34 in

Interesting Large Victorian Relief Map of Africa

Located in Stamford, CT

Good relief map with a great patina and original oak frame

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Unavailable

H 50 in

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments still function, and have a wonderful texture and patina. According to Baga oral trad...

Category

Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand
Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand

Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand

Unavailable

H 33 in W 8 in D 11.5 in

Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Southampton, NY

One of a kind early 19th century African hand carved Dogon wooden mask from Mali was worn during the dances performed by tribe. Custom museum iron support stand is included. Actual ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe
rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

Unavailable

W 9 in

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

very finely made "hoe" currency in hand wrought iron. These very thin and delicate examples of the blacksmith's craft were revered and traded as currency. Nigerian. 19th century, pri...

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Unavailable

H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Country : DR Congo Length: 61 cm Very good condition From an old Belgian colonial collection

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Late 19th / Early 20th C. African Wood Candle Holders
Late 19th / Early 20th C. African Wood Candle Holders

Late 19th / Early 20th C. African Wood Candle Holders

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 13.75 in

Late 19th / Early 20th C. African Wood Candle Holders

Located in Hudson, NY

Black stained wood candle holders. Dutch east african, late 19th, early 20th c. Ex. collection of Melvin Dwork, well known new york decorator

Category

Antique 19th Century Central African Folk Art Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons
African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons

African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in

African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons

Located in London, GB

African tribal antique fang wood cross bow Superb old fang hard wood cross bow Superb example Measures: Length 102 cm, width 46 cm Condition: Age wear overall good Ex UK collect...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Mask
African Mask

African Mask

Unavailable

H 21 in W 6.25 in D 6.5 in

African Mask

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Congo Punu Tribe Mask with a New base by JDM

Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins
African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins

African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins

Unavailable

H 19.25 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Mangbetu moved to the Congo region from Sudan in the 1700s, and live in societies that revolve around a court system. They are particularly renowned for their professional musici...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

African Wood Bed
African Wood Bed

African Wood Bed

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 78.75 in

African Wood Bed

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX

Organic wood day bed

Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 40 cm Period: 19th century-1900 Perfect condition A superb an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Unavailable

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 0.2 in

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 39 cm Period: 19t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880
Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880

Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 1.58 in D 2.37 in

Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880

Located in Leuven, BE

Boka type pipe From the Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda / Bwaka / Mbaka Tribe Dr Congo Ubangi Africa - Ca 1880/1900 Tribe : Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda / Bw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Antiquities

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Wood

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Unavailable

H 13.25 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this spear point form is made in iron. It was used as a marriage contract payment. The ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in

Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb and very Rare Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 34.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection Th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Gourd Pipe

Antique Gourd Pipe

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 7 in

Antique Gourd Pipe

Located in Hudson, NY

An unusual pipe made from a gourd. Bronze tipped with embedded shells. Decorated with two human figures. Very unique piece.

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Antique 19th Century African More Folk Art

Iron Steer Masks
Iron Steer Masks

Iron Steer Masks

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13.5 in D 3 in

Iron Steer Masks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Super cool iron protection masks. These would have been displayed on the estate gate entrance.

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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H 21.66 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in

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H 19 in W 22.5 in

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H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in

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$695

H 16 in W 22 in D 2 in

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$100,960

H 15 in W 14 in

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Located in London, GB

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$495

H 17 in W 20 in D 2 in

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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H 42 in W 32.5 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$2,019

H 14.18 in W 18.9 in

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Located in Sevenoaks, GB

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