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African Bambara

West African Bambara Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
West African Bambara Sculpture depicting a Female Figure. Bambara sculpture is primarily devoted
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20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

West African Bambara Sculpture
West African Bambara Sculpture
H 21 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
African Bambara Wood Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
The arrangement of the conical forms of this effigy of African art Bambara constitutes a remarkable
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Late 20th Century Malian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Bambara Wood Statue
African Bambara Wood Statue
H 45 in W 7 in D 6 in
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Candle Sconces

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Iron

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
African Tribal Chiwara Wood Bambara Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Tribal West African Bambara headdress in carved wood. The piece depicts an antelope with offspring
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Woven African Tribal Bogalan Mud Cloth Textile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handwoven Bogolan mud cloth textile from Mali, Africa, Bambara. It is a handwoven tribal cotton
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20th Century Malian Folk Art Tribal Art

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Cotton

African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950
Located in Paris, FR
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950 Zoomorphic altar statuette (Boli). Kono tribe. Provenance
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Earthenware

African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950
H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurine from Mali dating from the...
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Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Bambara Mali Wooden Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved wooden Bambara Mali figure.
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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bambara Mali Wooden Figure
Bambara Mali Wooden Figure
H 23.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali, " Wood created in Africa in c. 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
" x 6" x 3" The Bambara are a Mande ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily southern Mali
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1940s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early 20th century. A
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses
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21st Century and Contemporary Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

"Bambara Fertility Stick, " Wood created in Mali c. 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This piece is a ceremonial fertility stick used by the Bambara tribe in Mali in West Africa
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1940s Sculptures

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Wood

"Bambara Antelope Headdress Pair--Male and Female, " Carved Wood
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This headdress was hand-carved by an unknown artist in the Bambara tribe in Mali, West Africa. It
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Early 1900s Sculptures

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Wood

African Boli Nyama Power Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Created at the beginning of the 20th century by artisans of the Bambara people of Mali, this figure
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wood

African Boli Nyama Power Figure
African Boli Nyama Power Figure
H 17.5 in W 27 in D 9 in
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Located in Paris, FR
used in the initiation rituals of young men in populations across Western Africa. This type of mask is
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Vintage 1930s Malian Folk Art Masks

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Shell, Wood

Splendid four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
rituals of young men in populations across Western Africa. This type of mask is characterized by the
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20th Century Malian Folk Art Masks

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Shell, Wood

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"Baule Colonial Sculpture Ivory Coast, " Carved Wood Statue created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This sculpture was created by an unknown Baule artist from Ivory Coast. It depicts a man in a suit with a white hat. He stands with his hands in his pockets. 18 1/2" x 6 1/4" sculpt...
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1910s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large carved wood 'Man & Woman' figural African Folk sculpture. An expressive pair of human figures exquisitely handcrafted from richly colored wood and mounted independently on a me...
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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Powerful Cubist Dogon Antelope Mask Raffia Mali West Africa Tall Vertical Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cubist Dogon carved wood Antelope mask with attached raffia, from Mali West Africa. Tall vertical eyes, small slit mouth. Pair of carved curved blackened antelope horns rise from top...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Baule statue Mother with Childs, Ivory Coast mid XXem
Located in Paris, FR
African Baule statue Mother with child, Ivory Coast mid XXem Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1980s. Then inherited within the family. Beautiful Baule mother figure ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Glass, Wood

Malian Chiwara female antelope headdress on a custom stand, c. 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A bold wood headdress of a female antelope, an iconic ritual figure in the Bamana society of Mali in West Africa. The Chiwara antelope is a ritual object worn as a headpiece during c...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Mounted Objects

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Wool

Taxidermy Waterbuck, Skull Mount
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Big Game Taxidermy, Waterbuck. This prepared big game trophy skull mount is of a Water Buck, it may not be antique but it is very impressive. The taxidermy is clean and well prepared...
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Vintage 1940s Ugandan Taxidermy

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Bone

Taxidermy Waterbuck, Skull Mount
Taxidermy Waterbuck, Skull Mount
H 31 in W 21 in D 21 in
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Mounted Objects

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Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Vintage Wood Carved Hippo Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Handmade Wooden Hippo. Due to Age , there is Cracking on the Bottom as Shown. Possibly African Origin. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 7 W ; 4...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This large African Baule Kple Kple tribal mask from the Ivory Coast, crafted in the mid-20th century, is a striking embodiment of traditional craftsmanship and cultural significance....
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
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20th Century African Sculptures

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Wood

Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Located in Tilburg, NL
Baoulé, Wooden statue Africa Ivory Coast The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the ivory coast. The Baoulé are farmers who live in the eastern si...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Baoulé  Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Baoulé  Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
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H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in
"Fertility" African Wood Sculpture by the Lobi People
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carved wood figure by West African Lobi People. "The Lobi People live in a vast geographical area that stretches from Burkina Fasso, to the Ivory Coast and into Ghana. Lobi bateba f...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sculptures

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Wood

"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria, " Wood & Copper created circa 1970
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria" is a wood and copper sculpture created in Nigeria circa 1970. A head is made with wide red eyes. Their hair is in cords running around the head and up...
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1970s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Statue of a rider on his mount from among the Senufo tribe settled in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. Carved from dense wood. beautiful patina. The statue has a custom made acrylic base....
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber

Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and c...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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African Bambara Female Wooden Figure from Mali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bambara female figure
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20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Double Female Shape Bambara Stool, Mali Africa
Located in Bern, CH
Hand-carved from African hardwood, the seat of this Bambara stool is carried by two female shapes
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Vintage 1980s Malian Stools

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Wood

Tribal Bambara Figurative Wood Door Lock, Mali, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Tribal Bambara figurative wood door lock, Mali, Africa with strong geometric face. Works as strong
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Decorative African Brass-Mounted and Carved Wood Bambara Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
The carved wood mask mounted with a face shield of hammered, patinated brass. The mask decorated with two brass tubes issuing tassels. The mask mounted on a stand.
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Vintage 1940s Malian Masks

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Brass

Old African Wooden Carved Figurative Door Lock Parts
Located in Raalte, NL
5 various African wooden carved figurative door lock parts from Mali, also called Bambara, all in a
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Tribal Chiwara Sculpture with Setting Bronze Sun
By Colleen Carlson
Located in New York City, NY
Chiwara with its bronze setting sun is a ceramic version of the renowned African Chiwara sculptures
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2010s American Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

African Tribal Ancestor Figure - Bambara
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Bambara tribe. it has great primitive character. The statue is all original including the ivory
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20th Century Malian Tribal Art

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Wood

Bambara Wood Mask, Mali, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bambara wood mask is a contemporary African wooden art piece, realized in Mali. In very good
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1990s Malian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bambara Wood Mask, Mali, 20th Century
Bambara Wood Mask, Mali, 20th Century
H 16.54 in Dm 2.37 in L 16.54 in
Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays
Located in Salzburg, AT
(double-sided) Bambara / Bamana from Mali, West Africa south of the Sahara, Ségou region. This large non
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Vintage 1940s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

African Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
storage vessel known as a jidaga, created by women of the Bambara people of Mali. Although the vessel's
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Vases

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Terracotta

Old Bambara 'Africa' Tribal Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In original condition with great form and aged patina. Appropriate age or use wear.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

Old Bambara 'Africa' Tribal Stool
Old Bambara 'Africa' Tribal Stool
H 10.75 in W 12 in D 10 in
Tribal African Antelope Wood Bambara Mask
Located in Belmont, MA
due to age and use. This type of headdress has become a famous icon of African art and is now probably
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Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Very Fine African Tribal Bambara/Bamana Antelope Dance Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well carved and the largest example that we have seen. Mali, Africa. A tall abstract carved
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Wood

African Mali Bamana Bambara Carved Wood Kore Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully carved mask from the Bamana (Bambara) tribe of Mali. This mask, which has clear signs
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Mid-20th Century Malian Masks

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Wood

Very Big Tribal Mask Bambara from Mali Africa
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Very big African mask from Mali. It is a ceremonial mask, from the Kono society and the Bambara
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20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Very Big Tribal Mask Bambara from Mali Africa
Very Big Tribal Mask Bambara from Mali Africa
H 55.12 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th century African red clay water vessel from Bambara Jidaga with lizards. A unique Wessel formed
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Antique Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Vases

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Terracotta

Handmade Black and White Graphic African Mud Cloth Pillows
Located in Essex, MA
Handmade African mud cloth pillows, in graphic checkerboard pattern consisting of parallel lines
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Late 20th Century Malian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down, Linen

Bamana Mask "Ntomo", Mali, Africa, circa 18th-19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very old African wooden mask with brown patina, resin-like mass with nassa snails on the five tooth
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Antique Late 18th Century Malian Tribal Masks

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Wood

Abstract Chi Wara Antelope Figure, Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
. Bambara Culture, Mali. Excellent condition. Old museum number painted in red "58.72". Provenance: The
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Mid-20th Century Malian Primitive Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Very Rare Janus, Fearsome Mask, 1920/1930
Located in Encino, CA
Very rare fearsome double sided African warrior mask, Janus, West Africa, North Cote d'ivoire or
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Rare Mali Antelope Mask
Located in New York, NY
Bambara (or Bamana) ethnic group in Mali. The Chiwara initiation society uses Chiwara masks, as well as
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Early 20th Century Malian Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Bambara Antelope Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
West African, Bambara antelope mask. ex coll.: Patti Birch
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20th Century Malian Masks

Bambara Antelope Mask
Bambara Antelope Mask
H 47 in W 26 in D 6 in
African Brass Mounted Bambara Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Brass Mounted Mask with Red Tassel Decoration by the Bambara People of Mali.
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Vintage 1930s Malian Masks

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Wood

African Brass Mounted Bambara Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Brass Mounted Mask with Side Hanging Metal Bound Tassel
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Vintage 1940s Malian Masks

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Brass

African Ram's Head Wooden Puppet
Located in Summerland, CA
Highly stylized Bambara tribal puppet, made from carved wood, cloth, and metals strips
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

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Metal

African Ram's Head Wooden Puppet
African Ram's Head Wooden Puppet
H 28 in W 12 in D 13 in
Bambara Tribal Door Lock with Bird Mali Africa Early 20th C Patina from Use
Located in Santa Fe, NM
the front. Mali, Africa, early to mid-20th century. The Bambara use decorated locks with a removable
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century African Tribal Door Lock from Mali
Located in Raalte, NL
African carved figurative door lock of the Dogon or Bambara Tribe Mali and in good condition with a
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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African Bambara For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is an African Bambara?

The average selling price for an African bambara at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.