Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Place of Origin: Nigerien

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$2,880

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$3,580

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$3,580

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$3,580

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$3,580

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

$1,560 Sale Price

20% Off

H 7.63 in W 4.25 in D 2 in

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea. The Axe is mounted in a custom made bronze base and is...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century

$1,096

H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana

By Osei Bonsu

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...

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1930s Tribal Vintage Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana

$28,000

H 20 in W 7 in D 8 in

Tribal Plank Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique tribal plank art with metal base. The piece features a 5.5' tall wooden plank with a colored ornate fish design. Great conversation piece for any space.

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20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Tribal Plank Art

$315 Sale Price

30% Off

H 65.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa

$1,250

H 10 in W 13.5 in D 9.75 in

Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali

$3,365

H 88.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand

$3,365

H 90.75 in W 22.25 in D 18 in

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in North Hollywood, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

$1,850

H 50 in W 10 in D 10 in

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in North Hollywood, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

$1,850

H 46 in W 10 in D 10 in

Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustings from traditional tribal use. They are in good condition, appropriate for...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance

$950

H 13.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

$2,000 Sale Price

33% Off

H 22 in W 6 in D 6 in

Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional African wood carving ,mounted on custom-made steel base of women graciously looking forward, beautiful facial expression, and very ni...

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1960s Vintage Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture

$1,100 Sale Price

34% Off

H 37.5 in W 11 in D 12 in

Previously Available Items

Taureg Peoples, '5' Iron Hoe Currencies - African Tribal Art

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c., Niger Region, currencies of forged iron, each with long stem incised with geometric decoration, terminating in a horseshoe-shaped blade. Dimensions: 58"h (largest) 36"h ...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Taureg Peoples, '5' Iron Hoe Currencies - African Tribal Art

H 48 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in

African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Set of three hand carved 1920's African Niger wall sculptures. These were originally used as room dividers. Each divider is made of wood and has a uniquely carved design. Carved m...

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