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Mossi Tribal Art

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
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

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Bronze

Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
Rare antique female Kurumba statue Marka Malinke Mali Burkina Faso African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Statues from the Kurumba people are rare ! For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Kurumba
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Art

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Wood

Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries including Mali is home to several ethnic tribal
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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks

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Hardwood

"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
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1910s Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

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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 Tribal Art

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Wrought Iron

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 Masks

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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 Tribal Art

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Wood

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Copper, Steel

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and c...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented upon a custom metal sta...
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

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...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Copper

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. T...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
H 20.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

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Wood, Paint

Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
H 14.97 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Suku helmet mask with antilope DR Congo ca 1930
Located in Leuven, BE
Rare beautiful museum quality authentic Suku Helmet Mask (Hemba type) DR CONGO ca 1930. Beautiful patina with traces of polychrome Art gallery Decoster / Belgium Note : Throughout ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Suku helmet mask with antilope DR Congo ca 1930
Suku helmet mask with antilope DR Congo ca 1930
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

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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
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mossi Mask
Mossi Mask
H 22.84 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
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.
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Late 19th Century Art

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
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Leather

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 Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Geometric Flutes from Africa, Early 20th Century Great Modern Forms
Located in Santa Fe, NM
An elegant and harmonic set. A pair of old and finely crafted geometric flutes from the Mossi
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Mossi Stool
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Mossi Stool
H 12.75 in W 36 in L 12.75 in
Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Mossi Katanga ceremonial mask from Burkina Faso. The Mossi are the largest tribe in Burkina Faso
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

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Tribal Mossi Doll, Burkina Faso
Tribal Mossi Doll, Burkina Faso
H 7.5 in W 1.5 in D 2 in
Late 19th Century Tribal Mossi Whistle
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mossi dance whistle with elegantly flared mouthpiece and asymmetrical, rhythmic
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Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Tribal Mossi Whistle, Burkina Faso
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century Burkinabe Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

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