Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Mossi Tribal Art
"Mossi Head dress Mas ceremonies Rep Upper Volta, " Wood created c. 1910, c.1910
$7,830
H 27 in W 6 in D 1 in
"Mossi Head dress Mas ceremonies Rep Upper Volta, " Wood created c. 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mossi Head dress Mas ceremonies Rep Upper Volta" is a wood sculpture that includes various other
Category
1910s Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Mossi Mask
Located in London, GB
documentaries on traditional art in Africa (The Tribal Eye). During the course of his account, one can see Dogon
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mossi Antelope Mask
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Mossi Antelope Mask from the estate of a renowned NY collector of African Art.
Category
Late 19th Century Art
Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Unavailable
H 12.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Striking carved wood Mossi doll figure (biga) with rare leather covering. The head slightly tilted
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mossi Mask Burkina Faso Early to mid 20th Century / African Art / Africa Tribal
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Mossi Mask Burkina Faso Early to mid 20th Century / African Art / Africa Tribal
Located in Leuven, BE
Beautiful authentic Mask of the Mossi people Burkina-faso Early/mid 20th Century / African Art
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Mossi Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in Burkina Faso from a single piece of wood, this hundred-year-old stool was used by Mossi
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s
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H 39.75 in W 10 in D 12 in
Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Mossi Katanga ceremonial mask from Burkina Faso. The Mossi are the largest tribe in Burkina Faso
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Tribal Mossi Doll, Burkina Faso
Located in New York, NY
Owned by Mossi girls and women, small figures like these could function both as a toy for a young
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
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Late 19th Century Tribal Mossi Whistle
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mossi dance whistle with elegantly flared mouthpiece and asymmetrical, rhythmic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
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Pair of Authentic Bronze African Currency Cuffs
Located in Wainscott, NY
African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a sculptural object that plays beau...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting typ...
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
"Fire Spitter's Mask/Senufo Mask of Worship Ceremonies, " Wood from Ivory Coast, c. 1930
$20,300
H 13 in W 27 in D 10 in
"Fire Spitter's Mask/Senufo Mask of Worship Ceremonies, " Wood from Ivory Coast
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Fire Spiter's Mask/Senufo Mask of Worship Ceremonies" is made of wood and was created in the Ivory Coast circa 1930. This mask has to heads on either side of it. The one on the righ...
Category
1930s Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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