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
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
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
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
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
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
Magali & Fali Ceremonial Throwing Knives, Northeastern Cameroon & Niger, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A rare paired set of forged iron throwing knives attributed to the Magali and Fali peoples of Northern Cameroon and Northeastern Nigeria—forms that exist at the intersection of weapo...
Iron
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 - 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
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
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
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels
Beads
Starfish fossil from Morocco, on custom stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Starfish from Morocco Custom stand from wood and steel
Stone
Tall African figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An african carved wood Senufo Rhythm Pounder
Wood
$6,215Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
People on the beach, summer, seaside, set of 4, ceramic centepieces, Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This pieces are uniquely handmade by our artists. The creation is without mold, so every piece is unique. The artisans work ceramic and terracotta with enamels.
Ceramic
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
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
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
Seashells on Metal Patinated Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Sea Shell of good size mounted on stand with metal rod... the base is also a very heavy piece of metal with nice detailing. The piece is a nice addition to any side tab...
Metal
Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome, 28"H
Located in New York, NY
Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome. The European lobster, scientifically referred to as Homarus gammarus or commonly known as the common lobster, is ...
Shell, Glass, Wood
African Currency, Large Bronze Cuff on Stand, Well Patinaed
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant African bronze currency cuff is a compelling example of how wealth, status, and artistry were intertwined in traditional African societies. Cast in bronze with a rich, t...
Bronze
Kota Reliquary Figure Sculpture Mahongwe People Gabon
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an African wooden and metal sculptural work called Boho na bwete from Northern part of Gabon made by Mahongwe people. Boho na bwete means Face of Ancestors in local language and the statue represents the deceased family members in an abstract way and was used as a reliquary figure fixed on top of the basket that contains the bundles of the ancestor's bones and remains, serving as a public shrine for worshipping. The style of the Kota figure...
Bronze, Copper
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
1970s Decorative Egg-shaped Finial with Glass Beads and Brass Base
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant egg-shaped decorative finial, crafted from delicate translucent glass beads arranged in a geometric pattern. It sits atop a gilded brass cylindrical base, adding contrast and refinement. This striking decorative piece is ideal as an ornamental element, furniture finial...
Bronze
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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.