Mali Wood Sculpture

This impressive object was used as a central support in the homes of Mali. Craved in the shape of

information Primary materials: Wood Materials: Metal Ethnic groups: Bamana Regions: Mali Dimensions: 7.5".  

Ancient Dogon/Tellem headrest in wood Ancient zoomorphic headrest with five pillars. This

Information Primary Materials: Wood Ethnic Groups: Dogon, Tellem Regions: Mali Dimensions: 7"

Information Primary Materials: Wood Ethnic Groups: Dogon, Tellem Regions: Mali Dimensions: 8?  

stools.” Additional information Primary materials: wood Ethnic groups: Dogon, Tellem Regions: Mali

The Dogon people live in southeastern Mali and Burkina Faso. In a sea of Muslims, they managed to

Bambara wood mask is a contemporary African wooden art piece, realized in Mali. In very good

African wood ladder, Dogon culture, Mali Evident from the softly worn patina, this ladder was

Carved wood from Mali, early 20th century, old metal consolidation (see photo), Very interesting

. Bamana Culture, Mali c1920s Ex Collections : Alan Davie, 1980s, Monica Weingraf-Hewitt 1990s 100cm on

Dogon wood mask is a superb wooden art piece, dated and signed "1990 /Tiby", from Mali. This

Mali Dogon figure, end of 19th century. Provenance: Alain de Monbrison collection.

Bambara buffalo head bambara mask, Mali, end of the 19th century Measures: H with pedestal 63 cm.     

scarification of the Marka hunter. Where wood is exposed, it is often carved in shallow repetitive patterns

African carved wood sculpture of kneeling male and female couple figures on a wood base. Encrusted

traditionally used by the Dogon peoples of Mali to access cliff Dwellings. Dimensions vary. Tallest dimensions

Hand carved Dogon tribal wooden sculpture depicting a snake figure, previously used a staff. These

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to

Early Janus sculpture - Bambara Mali Sogo Bò Theater Circa 1930/50 Ségou Bamana " Puppet / doll

Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s This is a

This statue was part of a collection that belonged to the late actor William Holden. He purchased all this African art for his beautiful estate in Palm Springs California. This piece...

Dogon people in Mali who used them to enter and leave their sandstone cliff homes. Sold separately.

An early 20th century Dogon carved wood door lock with male and female seated figures, mounted on

Impressive 19th century African statue

, warm wood tone and smooth patina enhance its tactile appeal, making it an elegant decorative object as

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to

Very old African carved wood head crest in the form of a long horned antelope with a very long

ceremony held by the Kurumba people of Mali. Emulating the graceful form of an antelope, the mask brought

Carved directly out of the wood slating, these reptiles come to life, appearing to crawl up the

/statue which comes from Mali, Africa. The Chi-Wara (female antelope represents the earth) and Tji Wara

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

An authentic 90 inch Dogon Ladder hand carved by The Dogon Tribe in Mali, Africa. Dogon ladders

the farming effort and, therefore, Bamana life. The elegant and tapered heads of the sculptures, along

A Dogon Mali Dama ceremonial dance mask from the early to mid-20th century. This Dogon tribal

A classic Dogon ladder made of dark wood and mounted on a sturdy metal stand. The Dogon people

With striking sculptural form and beautiful aged patina. Traces of pigment to the elongated eyes, with detailed carving mimicking the antelope horns, original as found condition. Thi...

A very engaging and beautifully weathered fertility sculpture/ statue by the Dogon people of inland

African granery Dogon style door Sculpture with figures, from Mali. This is an amazing piece of

Primitive African pestle with gorgeous patina.

A 19th century Dogon ladder carved from a single piece of wood with beautifully worn treads and

. Bambara Culture, Mali. Excellent condition. Old museum number painted in red "58.72". Provenance: The

that lives on the cliffs (Mount Bandiagara) in the Republic of Mali, Africa. Their homes are

basin in the Republic of Mali, West Africa, and have a population of approximately 250,000. Their houses

Bambara (or Bamana) ethnic group in Mali. The Chiwara initiation society uses Chiwara masks, as well as

Handcarved Wooden Fertility Sculpture from Mali

Old Dogan hunting mask from the Dogon people in Mali. The mask is from the 20th century. It

Note: The mask is mounted on a contemporary stand. Total height with stand: 21.75 in.

In the Style of a 20th Century Crest Mask Tjiwara from Mali

Chiwara is a ritual object representing an antelope, used by the Bambara ethnic group in Mali.

THIS IS A SCULPTURE VERY LOVELY FROM ALL SIDES,INCLUDING THE BACK,THE FEMALE IS SITTING ON A STOOL

Vintage whimsical hand-painted puffer fish puppet mounted on a stand; articulated moving fins; Mali

Bambara, Bamana, in central and southern Mali. This name meant unbeliever and was given to them by Muslims

A Boli fetish animal from the Bamana peoples of Mali. These fetish animals are spiritual objects

Bamana Antelope Chi Wara head-crest African sculpture mounted on a custom African wood block

20th century in Africa by the Marka people of Mali, probably for the European export market. From the

Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

A Senufo staff depicting a seated woman. It is important that the quality and authenticity of tribal art should be equal to the quality and authenticity of the modern art it is displ...

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

Gelede festivals honor the creative and dangerous power of women elders, female ancestors and goddesses known as "our mothers". The Gelede headdress often consists of two parts, a lo...

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...

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...

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...

Gelede festivals honor the creative and dangerous power of women elders, female ancestors and goddesses known as "our mothers". The Gelede headdress often consists of two parts, a lo...

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...

Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...

Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...

On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...

Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century. A Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store th...

Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...

Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...