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Songye Mask

Large SONGYE mask in noble wood circa 1900
Large SONGYE mask in noble wood circa 1900

Large SONGYE mask in noble wood circa 1900

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Large SONGYE mask in noble wood circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Ivorian International Style Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Songye mask in noble wood circa 1900.
Monumental Songye mask in noble wood circa 1900.

Monumental Songye mask in noble wood circa 1900.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Monumental old SONGYE mask in noble wood circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Songye mask in nobre african wood circa 1900
Old Songye mask in nobre african wood circa 1900

Old Songye mask in nobre african wood circa 1900

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

SONGYE mask in perfect conditions.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Ivorian International Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental old SONGYE mask in nobre wood circa 1900.
Monumental old SONGYE mask in nobre wood circa 1900.

Monumental old SONGYE mask in nobre wood circa 1900.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Monumental Songye mask in nobre wood, perfect conditions.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Ivorian International Style Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kifwebe Songye Mask, Drc – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Kifwebe Songye Mask, Drc – Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Kifwebe Songye Mask, Drc – Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Songye Kifwebe Mask, D.R. Congo – late 19th / early 20th century Important early Kifwebe mask from the Songye people, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Kifwebe Mask University Museum Plaster Cast
Songye Kifwebe Mask University Museum Plaster Cast

Songye Kifwebe Mask University Museum Plaster Cast

By Songye Tribe

Located in Sharon, CT

Perfectly accurate plaster cast reproduction of perhaps the most recognizable Songye Kifwebe mask. A Pennsylvania University Museum cast of their famous mask.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tribal Masks

Materials

Plaster

Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo, carved wood, 20th century
Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo, carved wood, 20th century

Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo, carved wood, 20th century

By Songye Tribe

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dance mask/ sculpture. Known as a Kifwebe mask. Songye.

Category

20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Old African mask Songye circa 1900
Old African mask Songye circa 1900

Old African mask Songye circa 1900

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible old african mask in noble wood circa 1900 attributed to SONGYE people.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Congolese International Style Masks

Materials

Wood

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask
Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask

Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask

Located in Antwerp, BE

Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask – Signed “Atelier Manteln – BAKU 74” – Kuba/Songye Inspired This unique ceramic mask is a striking and expressive piece of studio art, crafted in 197...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Tribal Masks

Materials

Ceramic

African Kifwebe Mask with Pigmented Decoration, Songye People
African Kifwebe Mask with Pigmented Decoration, Songye People

African Kifwebe Mask with Pigmented Decoration, Songye People

Located in Nottingham, GB

Among the most iconic sculptural traditions of Central Africa, the Kifwebe masks of the Songye people are celebrated for their striking abstraction and powerful ceremonial presence.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design
African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design

African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved in circular form with painted decorative geometric grooves, an inlaid beaded pattern...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo

Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo

Located in Leuven , BE

Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Co...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Songye "Kifwebe" Mask, Democratic Repubic of Congo 20th Century
Songye "Kifwebe" Mask, Democratic Repubic of Congo 20th Century

Songye "Kifwebe" Mask, Democratic Repubic of Congo 20th Century

By Songye Tribe

Located in Waalre, NL

A early, or mid 20th century Congo tribal mask or 'kifwebe'. In the Songye language, a mask is a kifwebe: this term has been given to masks representing spirits and characterized by ...

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20th Century Masks

Vintage Large Scale Ceramic Kifwebe-Inspired Mask Lamp on Mahogany Base, 1950s
Vintage Large Scale Ceramic Kifwebe-Inspired Mask Lamp on Mahogany Base, 1950s

Vintage Large Scale Ceramic Kifwebe-Inspired Mask Lamp on Mahogany Base, 1950s

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Long Island City, NY

“The striations on both male and female masks, which are a unique stylistic trait of all Songye masks, are derived from the markings and patterns of wild and dangerous animals, such ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

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H 26 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

By Songye Tribe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an African mask from the Songye People of the DR Congo. Wood and pigment, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Various Collection of Songye Masks on Stands
Various Collection of Songye Masks on Stands

Various Collection of Songye Masks on Stands

Located in Dallas, TX

Three different African masks carved by the Songye people of the southeastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask
Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask

Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask

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H 22.84 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in

Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask

By Songye Tribe

Located in London, GB

A female Songye Kifwebe hand carved wooden ceremonial mask.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask
Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask

Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask

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H 23.23 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in

Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask

By Songye Tribe

Located in London, GB

A female Songye Kifwebe hand carved wooden ceremonial mask.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Paint, Wood

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo
Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo

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H 12.21 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo

Located in Porto, PT

Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo A striking and authentic Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in wood and decorated with traditional r...

Category

20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask
Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask

Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask

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H 15.5 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask

By Songye Tribe

Located in Chicago, IL

This clay helmet mask was created in the mid-20th century by a Songye artist and has a sculptural bell-like shape contoured by etched linework.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

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H 25 in W 9 in D 14.5 in

Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

Located in Astoria, NY

A large carved wooden mask, decorated with red, white and black pigments, in the style of a ceremonial kifwebe, of the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask
Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask

Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask

Located in London, GB

A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask, produced by the Songye peoples, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal Wood Mask, with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal Wood Mask, with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal Wood Mask, with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal wood mask, with white, red and black Africa, Congo This early to mid-20th century dance mask shows great design, color and character from age and use.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Songye Mask, Circa 1960-1970
Large Songye Mask, Circa 1960-1970

Large Songye Mask, Circa 1960-1970

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H 35.5 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Large Songye Mask, Circa 1960-1970

Located in Rochester, NY

Songye mask in nicely worn original old surface. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s
Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s

Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s

Located in Torquay, GB

On offer is a Basangwe mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art
Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art

Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Add bold tribal character to your space with this striking Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Large Classic Songye Kifwebe Mask, Ex Laeremans, Davy Early 20th Century Congo
Large Classic Songye Kifwebe Mask, Ex Laeremans, Davy Early 20th Century Congo

Large Classic Songye Kifwebe Mask, Ex Laeremans, Davy Early 20th Century Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A fine and impressive early large Classic Songye Kifwebe mask with weathered and eroded surface, finely carved incised design and traces of pigments.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Old Worn Small Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fine Striations Around Face Cubist Mouth
Old Worn Small Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fine Striations Around Face Cubist Mouth

Old Worn Small Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fine Striations Around Face Cubist Mouth

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old worn small Songye Kifwebe mask with fine carved striations cascading around face, square cubist mouth and triangular nose.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900

Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

The most famous masks worn in conjunction with the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret society are called Kifwebe, which is a Songye word for "mask".

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s

"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A "Female" Kifwebe mask from the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Africa, circa early 1900's.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Songye or luba kifwebe wood mask or shield, designed to be hung on the wall, with traces of white, red and black pigments.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount
Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount

Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount

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H 30 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Hand carved Kifwebe mask from the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Songye Harvest Mask 19th Century
Songye Harvest Mask 19th Century

Songye Harvest Mask 19th Century

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H 20.5 in W 10 in D 11.5 in

Songye Harvest Mask 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Carved Songye harvest mask mounted on an iron stand, Zaire c. 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Masks

19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask
19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask

19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask

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H 26.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask

Located in New York, NY

This Kifwebe Mask was made by the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Category

Antique 19th Century Masks

Songye Kifwebe Mask
Songye Kifwebe Mask

Songye Kifwebe Mask

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H 31 in W 10 in D 17 in

Songye Kifwebe Mask

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

A hand carved Kifwebe mask from the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Kifwebe Style Ceremonial Mask of the Songye People in the Republic of Congo
Kifwebe Style Ceremonial Mask of the Songye People in the Republic of Congo

Kifwebe Style Ceremonial Mask of the Songye People in the Republic of Congo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This 19th century large carved wooden mask with a chevron-pattern colored in ochre, white and black pigments, in the style of a ceremonial Kifwebe, of the Songye People, a Bantu ethn...

Category

20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Kifwebe Mask - Zaire Mid 20th Century
Kifwebe Mask - Zaire Mid 20th Century

Kifwebe Mask - Zaire Mid 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Kiwebe male mask from Eastern Songye, Zaire. A Kikashi type mask with engraved in wood with some light red painting around the eyes.

Category

Vintage 1960s Central African Tribal Art

19th Century Songye Female Mask
19th Century Songye Female Mask

19th Century Songye Female Mask

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H 13 in W 8 in D 4 in

19th Century Songye Female Mask

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderfully elegant and graphic carved and worn Songye Female Mask with striated surface. The female masks are restrained in comparison with the over exaggerated features of male So...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Songye Style Female Dance Mask
Songye Style Female Dance Mask

Songye Style Female Dance Mask

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H 28 in W 11 in D 10 in

Songye Style Female Dance Mask

Located in New York, NY

A large, masterfully hand carved female dance mask (kifwebe) in the style of the Songye people of the Congo.

Category

2010s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...

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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Handmade Wood Carving
Handmade Wood Carving

Handmade Wood Carving

$125

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Handmade Wood Carving

Located in Seattle, WA

Handmade wood carving with nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H9 Dimensions: 3.5”L ;3"W;7"H

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

$1,480

H 23.25 in W 14.5 in D 4 in

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples of what is now the Democratic R...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

$2,752Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Located in Milano, IT

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

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Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask
Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask

Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask

$500

H 11 in W 9 in D 16 in

Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask

Located in Pasadena, TX

This piece is called a Kuba mask. It was made in Congo. Its a helmet and a mask. Its decorated with cloth, beads and shells. its nicely carved and would make a statement in your home...

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Beads

Collection of  Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Collection of  Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso

Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso

$4,200 / set

H 34 in W 13.5 in D 7.25 in

Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso

Located in Hudson, NY

This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries including Mali is home to se...

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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask
African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

$3,500

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

Located in Montreal, QC

African Lwalwa tribal mask enhanced with white pigment on the mouth and ears.

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Mask on Lucite Base, Contemporary Folk Art, Africa
Hand-Carved Wood Mask on Lucite Base, Contemporary Folk Art, Africa

Hand-Carved Wood Mask on Lucite Base, Contemporary Folk Art, Africa

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, made of a single piece of wood and was made for decorative purposes. Very intriguing and mysterious face. The mask in mounte...

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20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood, Lucite

Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850

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

Materials

Copper

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown

$880Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in Dm 6 in

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown

Located in Miami, FL

A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany accentuated with leather. Tribal art. The ...

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20th Century Central African Tribal Vases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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