Tribal Staffs

African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi

staff. On complimentary neutral metal stand. Provenance: previously sold with Sotheby’s, label

A ceremonial chief's staff. Hand-carved dark wood embellished with painted pattern and brass rings

staff serves as a surrogate for the ruler in their absence. A staff like this would be carried as a

An early 20th century Nigerian Yoruba Osanyin wrought iron herbalist's staff with three open

This early 20th-century Yoruba Ọ̀sanyìn staff, meticulously crafted from wrought iron, features a

A nice mounted figural altar staff from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Mounted in an iron holder on a

Ethiopian Pilgrim staffs, each showing a well worn patina and mounted on a custom black steel base

A nice early Bamana figurative metal staff from Mali, with three bells. I assume one is missing as

A nice mounted figural altar staff from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Mounted in an iron holder on a

Mounted ceremonial Nagaland spear or staff. Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India

Maori Tribal "Chief's" staff or walking stick. This very finely carved staff or walking

staff serves as a surrogate for the ruler in their absence. A staff like this would be carried as a

A fantastic early 20th century wrought iron Yoruba ?`sanyìn staff with a large bird in the center

A fantastic early 20th century wrought iron Yoruba ?`sanyìn staff with a large bird in the center

This beautiful staff finial embodies the essence of South African woodwork, presenting a

African tribal fine rare Zulu Staff knobkerrie  A fine hard wood wire wound staff with dual

Lwena staff Angola Wood 43cm Provenance: - Michel Koenig, Brussels, 1970s

Two zulu wood staffs, sold separately or together. On left) Dark wood staff, with top ring

A fine Tsonga figurative staff South Africa, A typical Tsonga staff in hard wood with carved

A fine old Yoruba Shango staff, Very finely carved with excellent aged patina, Adorned with

Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.

An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...

Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...

"Ndoma” Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast, Circa 1930 Wood, heavy wood with deep brown-black lacquered patina. A superb old hardwood dance mask featuring an elegant, elongated female...

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

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...

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof ...

Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...

Bamana old original pair Chi Wara headdress. Chi Wara (Antelope Headdress.) The dry savanna permits no more than a subsistence economy and the soil produces, with some difficulty, m...

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to feet Democratic Republic of Congo 19th Century Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high The ...

A standing female figure with prominent breasts below a columnar neck resting between broad shoulders that lead to elongated arms which bend at the elbows to support the seat above. ...

Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...