Mossi Tribal Art
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 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
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
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 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
H 27 in W 6 in D 1 in
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Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Category
2010s Congolese Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Woman Bronze Style Head Sculpture by G.C. Marini 318/ 500
By Marino Marini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculpture of a strong woman's head in a dark bronze styled finish with satin black oval base . This cast composite bust has great details with a wind swept feel of freedom and conf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Busts
Materials
Composition
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950
Located in Paris, FR
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950 Zoomorphic altar statuette (Boli). Kono tribe.
Provenance: Swedish private collection, inherited with the Familly.
Sacred object reserved fo...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
This finely carved, medium-sized chair from the Jinka culture in Ethiopia features an upright back-support with an unusual and attractive cut-out cross decoration.
A series of down...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ankle cuff bronze sculpture, is hand forged, very heavy and a great tribal collectible. Typically worn for celebrations and relatively short periods due to the weight,...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Tall Antique Tribal Figure, West African, Benin Kingdom, Female Statue
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique tribal figure. A West African, bronze Benin Kingdom female statue, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Superb example of West African tribal sculpt...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 20.48 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies ...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
African Bwa leper mask Burkina Fasso 20em S
Located in Paris, FR
Bwa mask from Burkina Fasso
Burkina Faso, Black Volta River region
Culture: Bwa peoples
Provenance: Private Swedish collection
Bwa plank masks are conceived to embody supernatural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Wig Holder or Hat Stand 1970 Vintage, Sculpture Face Female Head France, Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a wig holder, made in the 1970s in France. It is a Female Head, in a brown color.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
H 16.15 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Two Tribal Bronze Konga Anklet Leg Band
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early 20th century antique African tribal leg band (ankle bracelet),
These leg bands were both currency and status symbols for the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo.
They were ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin.
Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa.
Various goods such as textiles, feathers, beads, and shells wer...
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in
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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
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
Wood, Leather
H 12.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 6.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
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
Located in Miami, FL
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
Wood, Paint
H 39.75 in W 10 in D 12 in
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
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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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Category
20th Century Burkinabe Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
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