Mouthblown Glass Dome with 5 Fine Beaded Flutes, Grassland People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Five ceremonial beaded flutes or whistles from the Cameroon grasslands. They come in various geometric forms, taking on the shape of a hollowed, stylized figure that combines human a...
Organic Material
Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand. For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...
Metal
Traditional Tikar Iron Spear, Tribal Black Finish, Cameroon, Ceremonial Weapon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Authentic Tikar tribal spear from Cameroon, once used for lion hunting and still prominent in tribal ceremonies. This black-finished iron spear, with a sc...
Iron
Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern Nigeria and the Cameroon highlands, this forged hoe-shaped object embodies the inter...
Metal, Iron
Kirdi Forged Iron Currency – Tribal Currency Blade, Cameroon, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Before the widespread adoption of coinage, many African societies developed sophisticated systems of exchange using forged metal objects as currency. These iron forms—used in marriag...
Iron
Ethnic design - Iron Bell Currency, Dowayo People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.
Iron
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...
Wood
$720Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
Located in Wainscott, NY
A rare and finely carved ritual implement from Cameroon, dating to the 19th century. The piece retains the natural morphology of the bone at its proximal end, tapering to a sharp poi...
Bone
Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...
Metal
Ethnic Design-Double Iron Bell with leftover of colourfull design;
Located in Leuven , BE
The Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Iron
Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Double Gong with Beaded Handle;
Located in Leuven , BE
This Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Iron
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels
Beads
English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, cast iron unicorn with a custom attached base stand. Great detail can be seen in the creature’s mane, head and musculature.
Iron
African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Copper
$2,250
H 26 in W 18 in D 9 in
Early 20th C. French Iron Rooster Sculpture with Polished Silver-Black Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate the proud emblem of France with this impressive early 20th-century rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1920, the large-scale piece is cast in solid iron and stands o...
Iron
Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling class. Their ability to shape bronze and other precious metals into currency and status symbols made them valuable members of the powerful tribe. The intricate design of this currency bracelet...
Bronze
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden ba...
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 ...
Metal
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
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...
Copper
$380Sale Price|43% Off
H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in
Spanish 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Bird Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Great hand forged iron bird ornament. Was once part of a larger item. Weathered. Spain circa 1850 Measurements include the wooden base.
Iron
Opaline, Contemporary Butterfly Sculpture under 19th Century Glass Dome
Located in New York, NY
Opaline is a contemporary sculptural work by Hasharat, composed of preserved butterfly specimens arranged beneath an original 19th-century Napoleon III glass dome. Drawn from the Pie...
Glass
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of the Topoke, Songo and Meno peoples, which is nicely presented upon a custom metal stand. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. This African sword...
Iron
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. These African sword...
Metal, Iron
1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch shells, and mother-of-pearl, arranged in the form of three-dimensional floral bouquets...
Metal
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H 17 in W 15 in D 3 in
Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency
By Tikar people
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural ceremonial bronze necklace from the Tikar People. Very beautiful and decorative piece of art, created during the first half of the 20th century (circa 1950) in Cameroon...
Bronze
Textural Woven Chief's Prestige Hat, Bamileke Culture, Cameroon, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Textural Woven Chief's Prestige Hat, Bamileke Culture, Cameroon Grasslands, Africa Dyed cotton 20th century. A marvelously intricate, textural and witty object. Each “spike” cre...
Cotton
Set of Three Fali Ham Pilu Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these beaded wooden figures is a fertility doll of the Fali people of Cameroon. Known as ham pilu, the dolls are created by newly betrothed young men and then given to their ...
Shell, Wood, Beads
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H 21 in W 17 in D 3 in
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Iron Currency Blade, Mboum People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century tribal iron currency blade, Mboum people, Northern Cameroon. A dynamic trio of arrow shapes makes for a really nice example o...
Iron
Tikar Style Currency Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on...
Bronze
Rare Late 19th Century Tribal Forged Iron Hook Currency, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare late 19th century Tribal forged iron Hook Currency, Cameroon/ NE Nigeria, upper Banue River area A graceful forged iron currency piece shaped li...
Iron
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Early to mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron, Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon, Africa. These colorful cache-sex (pikura...
Shell, Beads
Three Decorative Beaded Palm Wine Vessels, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
In the past the Royal ritual palm wine vessel or calabash (ethnic names: n’tu, m’ba, koko, nimbo or ugi fa) contained some of the royal ancestor’s skull debris. Today these Calabashe...
Burlap, Wood, Beads
Beaded Double Headed Snake Belt, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
The double headed snake is the symbol of the Bamum Kingdom. Initialy the King was the only person to wear the belt made of a rafia woven strip cove...
Burlap, Wood, Beads
Antique African Headdresses
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
20th century ceremonial African multicolored beaded hat from Cameroon.