Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African

Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mukuba (Hat), Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo 1st Half 20th Century Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth 7...

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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

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Cotton, Natural Fiber

Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo

$1,250

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.

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19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Double Gong with Beaded Handle;

$3,089

Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

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Iron

Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures

$3,200 / set

Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...

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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

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Iron

Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo

$975

Ethnodesign collection of 12 old Dogon wooden Grannery locks fon stand from Mali

Located in Leuven , BE

These door locks were generally used to protect houses and granaries.Bamana doorlocks range from the abstract and symbolic to representations of ancestors. They are usually larger an...

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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Ethnodesign collection of 12 old Dogon wooden Grannery locks fon stand from Mali

$10,634 / set

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on t...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Wood

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900

$2,008

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...

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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People

$2,200

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

Located in Marbella, ES

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.

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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

$1,782

Set of Four Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staffs, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, these iron...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staffs, c. 1900

$7,880 / set

Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900

$1,880

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 Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Sculpture, with Characters Playing a Game

$342 Sale Price

36% Off

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900

$1,980

Tribal iron currency sculpture

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Tribal iron currency sculpture

$2,198

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 Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

African Namji Fertility Figure

$2,780

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved ritual 'Thun Rwa' Horn with Gold Inlay

Located in Chicago, IL

Late 19th century hand-carved 'Thun Rwa' horn was used commonly by the Ngakpa (lay Lamas) of Tibet. Used as a healing tool with medicinal/herbal powders, the tribe "Medicine Man" wou...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved ritual 'Thun Rwa' Horn with Gold Inlay

$1,600

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.

Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Design-Double Iron Bell with leftover of colourfull design;

$3,445

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration. Now mounted on a patinated bronze Stand. A similar example can be...

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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

$12,700

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...

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1880s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

$1,680 Sale Price

30% Off

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria

Located in Stamford, CT

The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria

$3,900

Fulani Currency

Located in Dallas, TX

Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...

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