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Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
in hand-carved wood. The chairs are made by Yoruba tribes, who inhabit the Western coast of African
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1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 27.56 in
"Messenger Mask Lega - Zaire, " Wood & Clay created in Africa circa 1925
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask, made out of wood and clay, was created by an unknown artist from the Lega tribe in Zaire
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1920s Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Clay, Wood
H 12.5 in W 8.375 in D 1.25 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
"Pair of Ibo (Igbo) Ancestral Figures, " two Wooden Statues from Nigeria
Located in Milwaukee, WI
A pair of African carved wood and cloth ancestral figures from Nigeria.
Purchase as a set.
Male
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1920s Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 80 in W 21 in D 20 in
Thomas Ona Carving District commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Thomas Ona Odulate carving district commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria
A carved figure of a
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
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H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and an excited baby. Areas of heavy wear, erosion and insect damage, especially to the two figures
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Winter Farmyard, 18th Century Oil on Canvas, Figures in Snow Landscape
By George Morland
Located in Prato, IT
landscape with six figures in the course of six hours. Every demand that was made upon him, whether a tavern
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 27.17 in W 35.44 in D 2.37 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 10.16 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ife, Yoruba People Nigeria early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
African tribal art.
Fine old male and female pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures from the Igbuke carving
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Hardwood
An Impressive Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Spelter Figures, After A. Waagen
By Max Arthur Waagen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An impressively large & well cast pair of Orientalist figures depicting a pair of Middle Eastern
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Spelter
H 33.75 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
African ("Nubian") warrior. This fantastic piece marries the traditions of the finest Black Forest wood
Category
19th Century Academic Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is
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Early 20th Century French Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba tribe of West Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Hardwood
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Rare African Aduno Koro, 'Ark of the World' Ceremonial Vessel, Dogon Peoples
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
human figures carved in relief along the sides of the ark represent the eight original ancestors of
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 47.5 in D 13 in
"Baluba Stool Zaire, " a Wood Carving c. 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Baluba Stool Zaire" is a Wood Carving from Africa created around 1910. The base is solid and flat
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Early 20th Century Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Map of Part of Europe and Africa by Scherer, C.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map with two figures. The upper figures showing part of Europe and Africa. Below a chart
Category
18th Century Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Paper
"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
Category
Early 1900s Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 21.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
A Rare Anthropomorphic Tsonga Headrest
Located in London, GB
A Rare Anthropomorphic Tsonga Headrest
An old paper label: ‘African Pillow Bt. Webster. Sep 1897
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Orientalist Painting of an Egyptian Landscape by Löffler
Located in London, GB
from the Mayfair Gallery collection, which were inspired by his extensive travels to North Africa and
Category
19th Century Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
H 3.15 in W 62.8 in D 45.67 in
A South Eastern Congo, Zaire Songye Protective Fetish Figure ‘Nkishi’ of Geometr
Located in London, GB
protection and ensure well-being. Larger figures ensured the tranquillity of the whole community and promoted
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Located in London, GB
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Wood, pigment, glass beads
Zimbabwe
19th
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask
Located in Austin, TX
spirit of the African tribes. The mask, carved from wood, is further enhanced by two figures crowning the
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. These figures, known as ere ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 7.49 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Orientalist Antique Painting of The Taj Mahal, by Fischer
Located in London, GB
Vienna Academy, Fischer journeyed around Europe, Asia, and Africa, which went on to heavily inspire his
Category
19th Century Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 2.37 in
Smugglers at Algerian Coast 1871 Sunset Marine Scene Oil Painting by T. Gudin
By Jean Antoine Théodore Gudin
Located in Stockholm, SE
official Peintres de la Marine in 1830. Breathtaking sunset scene on North African coast of Mediterranean
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood, Oil, Canvas
Pair of Miniature Globes Lane’s on Tripod Bases, London post 1833, ante 1858
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of miniature globes
Lane’s, London, post 1833, ante 1858
Papier-mâché, wood and paper
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Paper, Wood
19th C. Orientalist Painting Pastel Arab and Camel, desert landscape fauna Flora
Located in West Hollywood, CA
also a technical masterpiece. The landscape and figures within it are naturalistically portrayed, with
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19th Century European Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
Orientalist Painting Wall Art Arab Market Scene Dutch G. Huijsser Antique Frame
Located in West Hollywood, CA
landscapes and still lifes, but also figures in expressionist style.
He also produced book and journalistic
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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H 12 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in
"Andalousian Party", Oil on Tablex, Jean-Louis Paguenaud
Located in Madrid, ES
Martinique and North Africa, which he captured in gouaches and drawings, which he exhibited in 1905 in the
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
Luba Figure
Kakudji
D.R. Congo
Wood, fibre, beads, textile
28 cm
On a professional wooden
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood, Beads, Textile, Natural Fiber
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Africa is empty, and the Great Lakes Tanganyika and Victoria (which Europeans would begin to explore
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1780s English Other Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Isidorus Van Mens, 1890 – 1985, Dutch, Ghardaia – The Capital of M’Zab, Algeria
Located in Bruges, BE
captured the essence of nature’s beauty, figures that evoked deep emotions, and scenes from North African
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Board, Oil
H 31.5 in W 29.34 in D 3.94 in
Interior with gathering of musicians
Located in Tallinn, EE
in the development of gold mining and diamond mines in South Africa.
Porzhes made a significant
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1630s Dutch School Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
commonly depicted, and actual chickens or their effigies, crafted from cast metal or carved wood, were
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Stoneware, Celadon
Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
: Longmans, Green and Co., 1887.
8vo. 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (184 x 120 mm); viii, 280; 20 wood engraved
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Late 19th Century English Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Gold Leaf
At the Window, Late 19th Century Oil Painting, Original Frame
By Arthur Wardle
Located in London, GB
John's Wood in north London, mainly because it was near the zoo, where it was possible to sketch in all
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Oil, Board
Tête de cariatide Head of Caryatid
By Amedeo Modigliani
Located in New Orleans, LA
known sculpture that Modigliani carved in wood rather than stone. Commissioned posthumously by
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Bronze
Creating Balance
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
balance. The figures are positioned in the center of the canvas. This creates a sense of harmony and
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Man
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Missouri, MO
understood best—African American women.
The work below, entitled, “Man”, is "carved from a block of wood
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Late 19th Century American Modern Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Linocut, Woodcut
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
rich swirls of paint carry their own message. Among the figures, The Banjo Picker, and The Magician
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Early 20th Century North American Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
rich swirls of paint carry their own message. Among the figures, The Banjo Picker, and The Magician
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Fontainbleau Renaissance Cabinet Bearing the Dodieu’s Family Coat-of-arms
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
walnut wood, egg-shell pastiglia, inlay of ebony
Good condition, usual restaurations
Everything in
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16th Century Renaissance Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Walnut
H 95.08 in W 53.75 in D 23.04 in
Fishing Boats, late 19th Century French Marine Mauve Ink Drawing
By Georges Ricard-Cordingley
Located in Cotignac, FR
small sketch. The drawing is presented in a period wood frame under glass with a double card mount
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Paper, Ink
Boho Chic Style NACRE and Wooden Inlay Liberty & Co Table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
derived from forms that were original and exotic, often from North Africa and the Middle East. The most
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Early 1900s Syrian Bohemian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Cocoa plant, caterpillar, ..., Plate 26, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
blossom, ripe and unripe fruits. The blossom is reddish and sprouts from either side of the wood. The
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Thistle and Moths, plate no. 6, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
, having shed its skin beforehand after the habit of all caterpillars. It hung itself in a wood-coloured
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Family Group
By George Morland
Located in Fairlawn, OH
painters Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry.
After Mr. Walker opened his own gallery
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1790s English School Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Ink
Important Exhibition Encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, and the Bahut Louis XV Mars et Vénus), to the South African banker and diamond merchant Solomon Joel
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
The Three Magi
Located in New York, NY
among the most accomplished examples of carving from the Spanish Americas, where polychrome wood
Category
Late 18th Century Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Of Songe Carved Wood African Figures, 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved wood with cotton loin cloths , votive statues
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Early 20th Century Angolan Folk Art Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood, Cotton
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures Gbongan
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Gbongan region Nigeria
A pair of hard wood male and female
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
Two Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, Early 20th Century, Nigeria, Africa Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two very well loved and worn carved wood Yoruba twin figures "Ibeji", from Nigeria, Africa dating
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
For collectors of African art. Finely carved Congo wood figure with hands on stomach with carved
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Wood Figures
Materials
Wood
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