Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Located in Montreal, QC
A Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali Property from the Estate of Paul B.
Category
Vintage 1970s Malian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Reliquary Guardian Figure
African Gabon/Congo 20th Century Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Guardian Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon / Congo 20th Century Kota Mahangwe carved wood reliquary guardian figure in flattened geometric form with protruding eyes and nose, a rope-wrapped finial, decorative te...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Fang Male Reliquary Guardian Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Fang male reliquary guardian figure representing the Byeri / Bieri (the ancestor), seated on a post and holding a decorated box, the figure fea...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
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Fang Reliquary Guardian Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This reliquary guardian once topped a wooden post and beautifully exemplifies the Fang ideals of tranquility and vitality.
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
In the Style of Bakota Double-Faced Copper and Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure
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H 34.5 in Dm 9.5 in
In the Style of Bakota Double-Faced Copper and Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
An early 20th century double-faced reliquary guardian figure in the style of Bakota (or Kota-Bantu ethnic group).
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Masks
Materials
Copper
African Gabon 20th Century Wood & Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket
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H 23 in W 8 in D 12 in
African Gabon 20th Century Wood & Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon 20th Century carved wood reliquary guardian figure in a basket featuring an inlaid brass oval head with protruding nose, hoop earrings, feathered headress, beaded neckl...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
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H 23.5 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region ...
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
Traditional Primitive Tribal Art Bakota Reliquary Figure from Gabon, Africa
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H 21 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in
Traditional Primitive Tribal Art Bakota Reliquary Figure from Gabon, Africa
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Traditional Bakota reliquary Guardian figure from the Kota People (Mahongwe Tribe), Gabon Africa probably dates from the early 20th century or is possibly older.
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Wire
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Located in Three Oaks, MI
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Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
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Materials
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Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
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Located in Delray Beach, FL
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$2,450
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
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Located in Odense, DK
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Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
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Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in London, GB
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Materials
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Located in Queens, NY
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