Antique Scarifier
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka
Located in Leuven, BE
Country : Mali
Age : 19th century
The anthropomorf jonyelini / jo female statue has scarifications on the
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19th Century Malian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Hardwood
H 25.99 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
raised and incised dots, arranged on the face and neck in a pattern that simulates ritual scarification
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the form of a wood pitcher with handle, expressive face with scarifications, organic dry material
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 8.88 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, framed with circular bands. A close look reveals detailed scarification marks, making this a fine example
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scarifier
Materials
Brass
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulously trace and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Copper
Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
slightly bent legs and her hands joining on the abdomen. The crested hairdo, proportioned body, scarified
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 18.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Senufo Locking Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan meticulously traced and retraced their
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Mid-19th Century Ivorian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Copper
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulously trace and
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Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Copper, Steel
Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
and subtle scarification on each cheek. The original darkened finish has aged considerably over a
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification marks in a proud
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Early 1900s Nigerian Primitive Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Angola Chokwe Mask Revisited by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
depiction of scarifications and tooth deformations, the surfaces of their works were carefully smoothed and
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Early 1900s Angolan Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century by the Dan People
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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
facial scarification patterns in use by members of the tribe.
Traditionally theses wooden mask were used
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Ibeji
By Yoruba People
Located in Glasgow, GB
example has beautifully elongated hands and fingers with the facial.scarification indicating its Royal
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1920s Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Crucifix on Calvary, Called Plague of Christ, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
: he shows scarified skin all over his body. Masterfully crafted in wax. They are the plagues of the
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Early 18th Century French Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood, Paper
Ngontang / Fang Mask
Located in London, GB
mask possesses facial scarification specific to Fang and Kwele, represented by a black cross carved and
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
and scarification - a staple in the Chokwe aesthetic. Chokwe masks are often worn during celebrations
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19th Century Angolan Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville
Located in Leuven, BE
striations usually seen on the statuettes' faces represent the scarifications formerly borne by all Teke
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Hardwood
H 12.21 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
, characteristically hemispheric protruding mouth, and scarification marks on the cheeks.
The seamless structure of
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1920s African Primitive Antique Scarifier
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
America’s First “Spirit God” Ancestor
Located in South Burlington, VT
scarification, adding to the impressive aesthetic presence of this piece. Some scholars find that zemis with
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Early 20th Century American Pre-Columbian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Stone
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
scarification on female figures are representative of those actually borne by high-ranking Luba individuals, and
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood, Beads, Textile, Natural Fiber
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Female Statue by Wolfgang Schwartzkoff for Rosenthal, 1929
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Female Statue by Wolfgang Schwartzkoff for Rosenthal, 1929.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes)...
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Scarifier
Materials
Ceramic
Cubist Ibibio Puppet Head Brass Eyes Nigeria Early 20th Century stern gaze stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio puppet head with strong stern expression through tightly closed lips, large brass tack eyes. With wood tenon mounted in custom base.
Total height on base 11 1/4 inches
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Art Deco Bronze Obelisk Female Statue - Biba Column Tray
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous art deco style bronze statue of a classic Biba figurine
- Sits on the 1920s plinth holding out the tray
- Such a classic deco look
- Stands in at five feet tall - 152 CM
-...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Scarifier
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Antique Flax Stripping Tool for Linen Making
Located in Markington, GB
17th century flax stripping tool for linen making
This tool was used to combed and straightened the flax in preparation for spinning. This separates the short fibers called tow an...
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17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Scarifier
Materials
Metal
Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines radiating from the nose and mouth in classic Kifwebe form. Mid-20th century mask from t...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Papau New Guinea Carved Wood Feast Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and large antique tribal carved wooden feast bowl originating from Papau New Guinea and dating from the early 20th century. The bowl is hand chip carved in a light wood an...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine large Antique Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with a highly artistic Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and and white pigment & paint.
The...
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
A fine Pair or Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figures Nigeria
A male and female pair of Ibeji Figures with Islamic Tirah necklaces
Period Early 20th Century Height 11 inches 28 cm
Ex Germ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Hardwood
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand.
A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wrought Iron
Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, wit...
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria, " Bronze Sculpture created circa 1920s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1920. This figure has short legs and a short torso, but a large head. They held out their hands with two objects...
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1920s Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Atypical form with a rich high patina. Professional mounted. Provenance: Weinberg Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warriors to scare off enemies or during c...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
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H 6.11 in W 5.12 in D 0.02 in
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. Originally would have had a horizontal sliding cross bar lock, now missing. Mounted...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 10.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in
18th Century Dutch Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
18th century Dutch chest made from Oakwood.
This chest is hand-carved and has an extra, small storing unit on the inside.
Original wrought iron hardware.
Originates Netherlands, d...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scarifier
Materials
Oak
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Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
scarification marks around face, early 20th century. Measures: 12 1/4" high. Great patina on face.
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 12.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
force and power. Classic Mossi scarification marks around face. Patina of age and use. Wood with
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
and chin, scarification lines across chips. Heavy wear and patina from native use, standing on a
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Benin Style Bronze Head of a Mother Queen, Nigeria, 20th Century
By People from Benin
Located in Basel, BS
rank, with wide-open eyes, full lips, a broad nose and scarification on the forehead. She wears a tight
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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Antique Scarifier
Materials
Bronze
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H 25.99 in W 9.45 in D 11.03 in
Baule Female Figure
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
. Classic features with facial scarification, crested coiffure, with applied loin cloth/thong. Very good
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Late 19th Century Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood, Burlap
Two Early Yoruba Tribal Twin Figures "Ibeji" Nigera, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Yoruba people, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century. Both have large scarification marks on face. Remains
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Stylized Human Dan Ritual Wood Serving Spoon, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
and worn from use. Pronounced navel and incised scarification on stomach. Incised design on back of
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Luba Koro Figure
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
scarification patterns.
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Late 19th Century Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Suku Helmet Mask
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
teeth, and confronting tab style ears. Cheeks with painted scarification patterns and reserved against a
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Late 19th Century Antique Scarifier
Asante Seated Female Royal Figure
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
scarification patterns. Neck and wrists decorated with molded bangles and the chest with a molded chain.
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Late 19th Century Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. 19th century or earlier.
This one has a lively, animated expression. There are raised scarification
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19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, eyes half open, straight nose, lippue mouth sketching a smile, the face is entirely scarified in relief
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Kuba Drum Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
marked with scarification patterns. The figure has a wonderful, dark, oily brown patina.
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Late 19th Century Antique Scarifier
Zaire Chokwe Tribal Female Bust with Scarifications and Finely Carved Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Chokwe finely carved wood bust, of a young woman with elaborate scarifications and Classic
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 9.33 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Large Tribal Seated Igbo Ikenga Figure with Sword, Early 20th Century, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
fine line scarifications across the forehead.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Pair of Fine Sculptures, DRC, Zela, 1920-1930, J.Humblet
Located in Leuven , BE
patina. The sculptures' cap-like hairstyles are typical for the Zela as are the ritual scarification’s on
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1920s Congolese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
1st Half 20th Century Female Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of spiritual spouses (blolo bian). With Classic attributes; elongated neck supporting a scarified
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood, Beads
Early Hardwood Pende Dance Mask Early 20th Century DR Congo African Tribal Art
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, with finely carved open mouth and filed sharpened teeth. Raised scarification marks on forehead and
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa Timeless
Located in Point Richmond, CA
offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
19th Century African Marka Mask from Mali Authenticated by Sotheby's
Located in New York, NY
scarification of the Marka hunter. Where wood is exposed, it is often carved in shallow repetitive patterns
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19th Century Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 6 in D 5.75 in
Kuyu Janus Face Tribal Dance Puppet, Drc, Africa Red, White and Black Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
scarification marks on forehead. Around each face are small holes that would have held feathers to add to the
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Senufu Seated Female Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
Senufo people of Côte d' Ivoire. Attention is paid to her stylized features, ritual scarification on the
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head
Located in London, GB
displays unusual incisions, perhaps scarification.
Haniwa figural sculpture was placed atop the burial
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
and typical elaborate scarifications on the abdomen. The ears are crescentic and the coiffure has a
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique Scarifier
Tribal West African Asante Carved Wood Aku'aba Fertility Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
, breasts and distinctive scarification beneath the outstretched arms. With a flat dome-shaped head, coffee
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Antique Scarifier
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H 13.6 in W 6 in D 3 in
Superb Ancient Japanese Kofun Haniwa Head, 300 Ad
Located in London, GB
scarifications. Two rough circular areas below the ears likely originally had applied earrings.
The famous
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
America Ancient Stone Game Ball "Batey", 500 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
stylized geometric motifs representing tattooing or scarification and faces, adding to the impressive
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15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Stone
America’s First Columbus Ancestor 500 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
finely incised stylized geometric motifs representing tattooing or scarification, adding to the
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15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Stone
Beaded Wooden Mask in the Style of Chokwe Tribal Ritual
Located in New York, NY
. Decorated with a cloth beaded multicolored headdress and depicting facial scarification patterns and
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Female Figure on Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
figure on top. Old surface with encrusted patina, worn areas, eye shaped scarification marks below carved
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Punu African Tribal Face Mask Sculpture, Figure from Gabon, Early 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
kaolin and traces of color. It shows the typical Punu scarification in the shape of a diamond, well
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
particularly rare find. The geometric engravings were scarified to give the drinker a better grip, while also
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
African Terracotta Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
fantastic sense of movement. The hand incised scarifications swirl through the solid ceramic, pulling the
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
particularly rare find. The geometric engravings were scarified to give the drinker a better grip, while also
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
Wood Tribal Baule Standing Male Figure, Important Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
hands on stomach, three pronged beard, finely carved hair style. Elaborate carved raised scarification
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
European Market Baule Carved Standing Male Figure, French Colonial Period
Located in Austin, TX
figures.
Large, raised scarification patterns to his face, neck and body. The prominent hourglass
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1920s Ivorian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 25.25 in W 5 in D 5.13 in
Grassland People, Cameroon, Figural Clay Tobacco Pipe
Located in Leuven , BE
This piece is a tobacco pipe bowl modeled with a face. The face is characterised by scarification
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1920s Cameroonian Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Clay
Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
Located in Torquay, GB
cheeks and on the forehead are carved 'Nsibidi' scarification on both cheeks and on the forehead.
The
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
America’s Ancestor Hallucinogenic God, 500 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
scarification, adding to the impressive aesthetic presence of this piece. On it's shoulders are drill holes
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15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Stone
African Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
An elegant heddle pulley from the Guro tribe of Ivory Coast.
The pulley has fine scarification
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19th Century Ivorian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Female Mask "Pwo" Chokwe, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo, Museum Quality
Located in Encino, CA
scarifications on nose, forehead and cheeks.
On the forehead are the triangles of the tattoo known as
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Early 20th Century Angolan Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
H 19.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
with facial and scarification with crown type headdresses
Showing fine aged patina and heavily
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
female ibeji with facial and body scarification with crown type headdresses
Showing fine aged patina
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji
Located in London, GB
female Yoruba ibeji figures with beaded necklaces facial scarification and crown type headdresses
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique Scarifier
Materials
Wood
Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head
Located in London, GB
displays unusual incisions, perhaps scarification.
Haniwa figural sculpture was placed atop the burial
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Scarifier
Materials
Terracotta
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