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...
Wood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Angola Chokwe Mask Revisited by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful classic Chokwe mask genre that honours female founding ancestors. Such representations are particularly significant as the Chokwe trace the descent through the lines of their mothers. This is thought to be a dance mask with a net and wood hairstyle, from the Batshokwe people skilled in the art of carving and of very ancient origin belonging to the culture of the divine monarchy. The Batshokwe sculptors were the most famous in the region, masters in geometric decorations such as the depiction of scarifications and tooth deformations, the surfaces of their works were carefully smoothed and polished. On the forehead of the mask, the classic chinge-lyengelye scarification is clearly visible, commonly interpreted as a variant of the Portuguese cross...
Wood
African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th-Century African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor Description: This is a beautiful 19th-century African brass plant stand or vide-poche, crafted with gre...
Brass
$465
Chokwe Basket
By Basket Ville
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a beautiful presentation basket from the Chokwe people of Angloa . Woven tightly from strong rafia strands and diamond motifs only used for high ranking insignia . The bas...
Raffia
Mwana Pwo mask Chokwe - Angola African Decortive Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mwana Pwo Mask Chokwe - Angola African Decortive Wall Art Sculpture. Beautiful craftsmanship. Nice original unrestored patina. No information present on th...
Wood
Ethnodesign Katoyo Mask representing the "Foreigner" with headdress from Angola.
Located in Leuven , BE
This unusual Chokwe mask is probably Katoyo, representing non-Chokwe individuals. The deviation of the mask from the more common Chokwe masks is mainly because they represent Portugu...
Wood, Fabric
$1,947 / item
H 20.87 in W 16.15 in D 8.67 in
Sculpture Representing the Bust of a Greek Sportsman in the Hellenistic Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing the bust of a Greek sportsman in the Hellenistic period, 21st century. Sculpture on base of a bust of a Greek sportsman, in patinated plaster and resin, 21st ...
Resin, Plaster
Kumba Karna Masks, Indonesian, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Kumba Karna Masks are tribal decorative objects realized in the Indonesian island of Bali, during the second half of the 20th century. Dimensions: cm 19 x 20. Traditional...
Wood
$1,369Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 15.36 in
Hand-Painted African Mask, Wood, 20th Century, Angola, Folk Art Decor
Located in Berlin, DE
African mask in hand painted wood, 20th century Angola.
Wood
Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry Rwanda First half, 20th century Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Natural Fiber
Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...
Bone, Wood
French Grape Basket
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French wicker grape basket. 1890. Dimensions 35.5 inches (90 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 11 inches (28 cms) high.
Wicker
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...
Bone
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Wood
Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese theatre headdress: Measures: 8" x 7.5" x 13".
Metal
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
Wood
Decorative Handmade Cast Brass Leaf Vide Poche, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...
Brass
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Wood
Sculpture in Wood, Abstract , Fro Africa, circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is from Africa, it has been made circa 1950. There is an old patina on the wood. The condition is good with wear consistent with age. It is an abstract sculpture , i...
Wood
Afrian Tribal Chokwe Femal Sculpture from Angola Mid-20th Century
Located in Salzburg, AT
African Chokwe tribal sculpture with delicate metal jewelry from Angola mid-20th century. On request, the Plexiglas base can be purchased. Associated with the therapeutic cult of...
Metal
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H 19.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Female Mask "Pwo" Chokwe, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo, Museum Quality
Located in Encino, CA
Museum quality Amazing female mask "Pwo", Chokwe, Tshokwe Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood with Gorgeous reddish patina, vegetal fibers, iron...
Wood
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H 21 in W 5.2 in D 5.2 in
African Tribal Art, Female Figural Sculpture in Carved Ebonized Wood, circa 1950
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large African Art Female Figure Decade of 50. In carved ebonized wood, representing female figure with hyperbolic characteristics. Priv...
Wood
Large Malachite Ashtray or Vide Poche
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large malachite ashtray or vide poche. Large size, very heavy; item rare for these reasons. Natural malachite sculpture.
Malachite
Tchokwe Axe
Located in New York, NY
Tchokwe axe with brass fittings, Angola.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
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