Mende People
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe
Category
Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
African Mende Helmut Mask
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Carved Helmut masks of this type were made by the Sande society of the Mende people of Sierra Leone
Category
20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Mende Mask, " Carved Wooden Mask created in Sierra Leone c. 1930
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mende people (also spelled Mendi) are one of the two largest ethnic groups in Sierra Leone. The Mende
Category
1930s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$10,125
H 16 in W 10 in D 10.5 in
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Sierra Leone Indigo Blanket
Located in Portland, ME
The Mende people of Sierra Leone were famous for their weaving's , called kpokpo. These cloths were
Category
20th Century Sierra Leonean Quilts and Blankets
Carved Limestone Nomoli Figurative Pot from the Mende People of Sierra Leone
Located in Central England, GB
Carved Limestone Nomoli Figurative Pot from the Mende People of Sierra Leone
This fascinating
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Sierra Leonean Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
African Mende Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe
Category
Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mende Helmet Mask
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Carved Helmut masks of this type were made by the Sande society of the Mende people of Sierra Leone
Category
20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tribal Bundu Mende Mask, Sierra Leone
Located in New York, NY
society of the Mende people. The ceremony would have been an incredibly important event for a young girl
Category
Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Rare Wooden African Helmet Mask from Mende Sande Society Tribe
Located in Sarasota, FL
. The sand society governs and makes decisions among the Mende people. The helmet is worn in a dance for
Category
Early 20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Art
Mende Helmet Mask from Sierra Leone
Located in Cambridge, MA
A Sande society helmet mask from the Mende people of Sierra Leone, ca. 1950. Unusual in that it is
Category
Vintage 1950s Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
This breath-taking table was custom-made and finished by our skilled craftsmen. The entire table was handcrafted here at Carrocel using only the finest materials and techniques. It f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$24,000
H 30.5 in W 120 in D 46 in
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Located in Vancouver, BC
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching blue coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements.
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Materials
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By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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Category
2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian)
Morocco
The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
I att...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
$34,855
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Geometric Tessalated Bone Box
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Geometrtic Tesselated Bone Box.
This beautiful decorative box is the perfect accessory for a coffee table, dressing area or bookcase.
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
19th Century Large Japanese Satsuma Vase, Ric.048
Located in Norton, MA
Meiji period, Large Satsuma Porcelain vase, decorated with dragon and floral pattern.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
Beautiful natural piece of art for di...
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Japanese Vase with Birds and Flowers Design
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Japanese vase with birds and flowers design
Meiji period relief decoration
late 19th century Japanese origin
piece in perfect condition
patinated bronze.
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$130,816 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Traditional Extendable Dining Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Home mahogany dining table with two leaves.
Features polished finish with cabriole legs and claw feet.
Dimensions:
137.5” Total Length with leaves
47.7” Width
30.5” H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Pair of silver mounted, walnut handled cannon barrel flintlock pistols by Freeman, London. with good proof marks and numbered turnoff barrels.
The silver grotesque masks on the but...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924), France.
Located in New York, NY
Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,800
H 11.6 in W 12.2 in D 3.9 in
20th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Enamel Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style. The baluster form vase has mythical bird s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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