Mali African Art

Bambara female figure

Superb and rare museum quality seated female wooden statue from the Kurumba tribe Mali/Burkina Faso Statues from the Kurumba people are rare ! For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belg...

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 ...

Tribal Bambara figurative wood door lock, Mali, Africa with strong geometric face. Works as strong sculpture with or without the original cross bar. The Bambara of Mali use decorated...

Excerpt From "Africa: The Art of Continent":
"Boliw (sing. boli) have become widely known in the West although ironically they are considered by Mande people to be secret obje...

Bamana antelope headdress with articulated puppet figure. String through back makes arms and legs move up and down. Can be hung on wall, laid flat on surface, or be put on base(not...

Revered by the Bamana peoples of West Africa, these zoomorphic quadraped forms are believed to have magical powers and hold the secrets of their cosmology.

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

5 various African wooden carved figurative door lock parts from Mali, also called Bambara, all in a reasonable and used condition with a beautiful patina, first half of the 20th cent...

A group of three African Dogan hand forged iron oil lamps. These oil lamps are made to stick in the ground and fill with oil and a floating wick for ceremonial use. We have had the ...

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 ...

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.

A stunning Kanaga mask from the Dogon tribe of Mali, West Africa. Gallery display stand is included. One of the most popular types of masks in the Sanga region is the type known a...

A 20th century African Art Dogon Tribe or Mali Satimbe mask. Good condition with some surface wear consistent with age and use.

Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s This is a decorative item from the 1960s, it was made for export, it is not an antique tribal mas...

Satin brown patina. Ex collection of African art from France.

African bird Danse puppet Bozo from Mali, middle 20th century. Base L 24 x P 30 x H 140cm.

Large african basket with lid from Mali.

Vintage Folk Art Dogon African Low Wooden Stool. Made in Mali, 1920's period.

WEST AFRICAN FIGURE Depicting a male figure with wonderful character, possibly relating to fertility and masculinity due to his genitalia. It would have originally been the top ...

Djenné-Djenno terracotta pillar with man siting on top. Literally translated to "ancient Djenné", it is the original site of Djenné, Mali and considered to be among the oldest urbani...

The Marka fashion their masks with very small mouths with raised lips at the bottom of an elongated face. The nose is usually extremely long and elegantly thin and the eyes are cast ...

While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, this Dogon figural group suggests a ritual. Composed of a set of four female figures arrayed around a central core a...

African carved wood sculpture of kneeling male and female couple figures on a wood base. Encrusted patina. Height: 16.75 inches Width: 14 inches Depth: 7.75 inches (42.5 x 35...

This textile is made from strips of indigo dye resist fabric sewn together and embroidered with colored yarns.

I bought this when I was collecting back in the 1970s. I believe it's from Mali and attributed to the Bambara tribe. it has great primitive character. The statue is all original incl...

African granary wooden shutter door with low relief hand-carved figures and animals. Tribal geometric symbolic designs in naïf style. Each wife has is own Granary with one of a kin...

"Porpianong" refers to a Senufo wooden sculpture of a hornbill bird from West Africa, symbolizing fertility, continuity, and the Poro men's society. The figures are also called "Seti...

A simply magnificent work by the Bobo tribe in Burkina Faso, Mali. These masks, which share stylized features of humans and animals, are referred to as Butterfly masks (because o...

Mali, 19th century collection of 7 baskets.
6 lidded and one tea pot shaped piece.
Measures about H16"x D13" for largest, H7"x D6"
Asking $1900 for set.
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African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950 Zoomorphic altar statuette (Boli). Kono tribe. Provenance: Swedish private collection, inherited with the Familly. Sacred object reserved fo...

Very big African mask from Mali. It is a ceremonial mask, from the Kono society and the Bambara ethnic group. It measures 140cm high or 55.11inch and can be placed on the floor or fi...

Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali Circa 1950 Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1970s. Then inherited within the family One of the most popular types of masks in the Sang...

A wonderfully carved mask from the Bamana (Bambara) tribe of Mali. This mask, which has clear signs of wear and use, is a Kore mask and was made to be worn during initiation society ...

19th century African red clay water pot. This piece is from Mali. This generous size pot features textured and raised detailing and a beautiful patina Dimensions: 16.5 diameter x ...

Very old African wooden mask with brown patina, resin-like mass with nassa snails on the five tooth-like projecting horns, minor missing parts (chin, nose) and snails, traces of inse...

A fantastic mask. Warka masks are usually made of elongated carved wood and covered with copper. They are primarily used by the people of Mali in dances related to numerous societies...

Large conical leather and straw tribal Fulani hat, Mali West Africa Fiber hat with leather applications that comes from the Fulani people in West Africa. It is typically worn by th...

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...

Tribal Dogon clay horse sculpture Burkina Faso Mali Africa protection figure offered by Callie Morgan Oakes. Of classic, stylized, Dogon form, these figures are used to cleanse and ...

This type of headdress has become a famous icon of African art and is now probably the best known type of Bambara mask.

This appears to be a hunter's shirt from Mali, perhaps from the Dogon Tribe. This type of shirt is worn by hunters. The pocket in the front is beautiful and typical of these types of...

A large and important artifact, this hardwood and hand-carved African tribal granary door measures approximately 65" in height and has been kept in amazing condition with uniquely ca...

African granery Dogon style door Sculpture with figures, from Mali.

This is a wooden ladder made by the Dogon tribe of West Africa. With a unique history and culture, they live at the foot of cliffs, with about 700 villages and a population of about ...

The Dogon people are an ethnic group that lives on the Bandiagara cliffs facing the Niger River basin in the Republic of Mali, West Africa, and have a population of approximately 250...

For your consideration, a stunning antique African tribal Dogon hand forged iron horse and rider, West Africa, circa 1920s. Dimensions: H 7.5 in. x W 12 in. x D 3 in. Original an...

Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use. They are in good condition, appropriate f...

This figure shows clear signs of use and weathered character and would be a great addition to any African or tribal art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent pie...

The Djenne peoples made bronze and terra cotta objects as early as the eleventh or twelfth century. This bracelet was dug from the ground and retains its archeological patina. It was...

Bozo/Somono, Mali.

African Ceremonial Mask on Stand from Mali

The carved wood mask mounted on a stand

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Co...

Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests. Antelope horns signify g...

Carved wood standing Janus back to back male and female divination figure from the Yaka people of DRC Congo, Africa. Male figure side with open mouth with exposed carved teeth. Fem...

Rare double joined standing figure with male figure on top standing on female shoulders. Deep patina and wear from traditional use. Finely carved and expressive faces. 11 1/4 inche...

Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...

Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...

"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...

Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h ...

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...