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Place of Origin: Malian
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

By Senufo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...

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Late 19th Century Antique Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture
A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture

A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

This character filled A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture originates from Mali during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a rectilinear black base on which four curv...

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20th Century Modern Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali  Africa
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali  Africa

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950

Located in LYON, FR

TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurin...

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1950s Tribal Vintage Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Authentic African Mask
Authentic African Mask

Authentic African Mask

Located in Matosinhos, 13

Decorative tribal mask from Mali, from the middle XX century.

Category

20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa

Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Strong Marka Antelope Human Mask Wood with Metal, Mali Africa
Strong Marka Antelope Human Mask Wood with Metal, Mali Africa

Strong Marka Antelope Human Mask Wood with Metal, Mali Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale

Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale

By Brian Stanziale

Located in Chicago, IL

In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples

Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Buffalo, NY

Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...

Category

1930s Tribal Vintage Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century
Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century

Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dogon Mali dance mask with carved figure from the early to mid 20th century. This Dogon tribal wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Miniature Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
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By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

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Tribal Plank Art

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H 65.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 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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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Chicago, IL

Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...

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Materials

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French country cast-iron equestrian wall mount
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Located in Allentown, PA

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Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
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Located in Nantucket, MA

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Hand-Carved African Wooden Face Mask, 1980s

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H 25.99 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in

Hand-Carved African Wooden Face Mask, 1980s

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

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African Tribal Bronze Rider Mali, 1970s

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H 13 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 in

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Located in Salzburg, AT

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African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate

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Located in Palm Springs, CA

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