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Place of Origin: Burundian
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Located in Rochester, NY

Three Tutsi gourd storage vessels ( liquids wine ) w/ nicely aged old surface color. Mid 20th century. Burundi Africa. Measurements - gourd w/ woven natural grass wrapping at top -...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Small Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle from West Africa
Small Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle from West Africa

Small Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle from West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa, late 19th–or 20th century Carved hardwood Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Old African comb in noble wood circa 1950
Old African comb in noble wood circa 1950

Old African comb in noble wood circa 1950

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible African comb in noble wood circa 1900.

Category

1950s International Style Vintage Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda
20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda A wonderfully graphic miniature presentation tray for gifts, this one rectangular with rounded edges. Ex. pr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Carved Wooden Bowl with Metal Patch, West Africa
Carved Wooden Bowl with Metal Patch, West Africa

Carved Wooden Bowl with Metal Patch, West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa Carved hardwood with metal repair Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a deep, op...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Old African mask in noble wood and metal circa 1900.
Old African mask in noble wood and metal circa 1900.

Old African mask in noble wood and metal circa 1900.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible old African Mask in noble wood and metal circa 1900

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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