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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in carved wood would typically be placed in the ‘thilda’, a shrine or small room withi...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Tribal Helmet Mask of a French Gendarme
Located in Stamford, CT
Gelede helmet mask of a gendarme. Male Yoruba dancers wear gelede masks at festivals honoring the women of the Community. Gelede masquerades often serve as...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

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 Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Gedion Nyanhongo “Exercising”, Large Shona Springstone Sculpture, 1990s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very impressive signed Shona sculpture in springstone titled “Exercising” by important Arizona-based Zimbabwean artist Gedion Nyanhongo. Exquisitel...
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1990s Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Located in Leuven , BE
This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique African Hand Carved Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand wood carving of a woman probably African queen, beautiful face showing grace and resolute looking forward, white color finish and clear wax restoration. Professional...
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19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Carved Moba Tchitchiri Sculptural Figures, Togo, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Striking in form, of light highly textured wood, two highly stylized anthropomorphic figures carved by the Moba people in Togo, West Africa. These forms most probably we owned by a f...
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1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a tourist model of a Wagenia fishermen installation made out of wood, wire and small stones. The model stands on a wooden base; on the front you can read “Pecherie Wagenia” w...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Stone Shrine Figure Sculpture, Great Patina and Texture
Located in New York, NY
A West African stone shrine figure with great, colorful patina. This stone sculpture has incredible presence and looks great from every angle. BH536.
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Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Pende diviners interpreted messages from the spirit realm to determine which of their ancestors would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the recipient of such favors. The down-turned gaze and gently placed hands offer a feeling of security and companionship, representing benevolent intentions towards the gift giver...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitti...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental African Ebonized Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental African ebonized carved tribal figures of man and wife with child and drum standing on a round base (19/20th Cent)(from the World M...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

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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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

At Manteto Ceramic Wall Mask
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic mask, Baku Ghana. Signed:AT Manteto,Baku 1974. Measures: Height 32 cm. Width 17 cm. Depth 8 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
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15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

African Bronze Sculpture, with Characters Playing a Game
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African bronze and wood sculpture, with characters playing a game.
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20th Century Colonial Revival Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved Stone Shona Sculpture, "Mother and Child"
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved stone Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe depicting a mother tenderly cradling her child. A simple and moving piece by the artist Tmuk. ...
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Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

1920s Hand Forged Iron Spear Tribal Warrior Sculpture African Dogon
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Chula Vista, CA
African tribal Dogon hand forged spear & chain sculpted warrior West Africa circa 1920s. 6.75 H x 3 W x 2.5 D Original vintage unrestored condition. Refer to images.  
Category

1920s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ashanti Ghana African Art Sculpture
Located in Encino, CA
Ashanti Ghana African Art Sculpture Museum quality in African Art. Exceptional, and extremely rare Monumental wooden African sculpture depict...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Anya wood African sculpture.
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures

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