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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
African statue Senoufo Horserider stylised figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Statue of a rider on his mount from among the Senufo tribe settled in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. Carved from dense wood. beautiful patina. The statue has a custom made acrylic base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate graphical swirl design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with 5 beads on each s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Tribal wooden Dance Shield, from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
A early 20th century wooden dancing shield of the Tutsi, Rwanda, painted with earth pigments
The shield is in good condition with traces of tribal use
Straight line height 30 cm, wid...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Ashanti Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash
Ghana, early 20th century
Diam. 20 cm (crown)
L. 128 cm (sash)
H. 102 cm (incl. st...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Metallic Thread
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bwa Butterfly Mask, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning Butterfly Dance mask. Bwa, wich is the area that includes Mali and Burkina faso.
Carved wood. 20th century.
With a few flaws and repairs.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
Genuine Statue / bust Of The Yaka Tribe - Dr Congo,
Early 20th century
Tribal aged patina
Mounted on a wooden base
Total height 22 cm, figure height 15.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Mask Makonde
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African Mask from Mozambique,
Makonde Tribe, from around 1965,
the mask has a great old patina and shine,
made of wood and animal skin and human air,
powerful collecters item
Category
1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$4,473
Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.
The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Chi Wara Headdresses Animal Sculpture , Bambara People, Mali
By Chi Wara Mali
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamana old original pair Chi Wara headdress.
Chi Wara (Antelope Headdress.) The dry savanna permits no more than a subsistence economy and the soil produces,...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure
Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen
Period: early 20th century
Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage
Measures: H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century
Wood, glass bead (inlay)
Provenance: Didier Claes – Danisc Collection (Ole Christiansen)
A rare and elegant example of a Kuba palm wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Dogon Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
African Dongon Tribal mask. Mali.
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$2,450
Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Yaka fetish of darkened wood with polished and worn patina, wearing a conical hat, and enclosed by wrapped fetish bundle. Typical Yaka face with strong lines on face outlini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Impressive and Seldom Nigerian Large Basket Garment and Cover
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive and seldom Nigerian large basket garment and cover, with dyed patterned band.
Those baskets where used to preserve grains.
Tall colorful handwoven lidded basket from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Straw
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Bwoom mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Copper
$648 Sale Price
64% Off
Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
A Mbukushu braided headdress
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mbukushu / Kavango Group, Botswana/Namibia/Angola, Early 20th century
An exquisite and old example of a Mbukushu braided wig headdress, featuring a leather or hide base that has na...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Natural Fiber
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-)
Small head.
circa 1970.
Carved serpentine stone
5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base.
Shona sculpture is the name given
to a modern move...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Stone
A Voodo African Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Voodoo Objet fro Africa, Uganda ,Buganda Kingdom,
the object is decorated with Shells, Beads, Fiber,seeds and iron,
a Royal fetish used by higher Royalty,
ex-collecti...
Category
1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Wood
$2,206
African Tribal Mask with Three Faces – Lega People, Congo, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A striking traditional African mask carved in wood, attributed to the Lega tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This rare example features three stylized faces sharing one head...
Category
Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$1,100 / set
Tongue-in-Cheek Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A provocative late 20th century Kuba cloth panel with a bold zigzag and diamond pattern woven in black and natural cut pile raffia surrounding a tongu...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa
A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture....
Category
Early 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask Hair Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection.
Strong mask with open tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks, open mouth with teeth, and att...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a
future King Oba
Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving
A delightful piece
Circa 1970
Height 13...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa
Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper
Yoruba People
Nigeria
Circa 1960s-1970s
Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo
74 x 67 3/4 ins (188 x 172 cm)
"IRANA RDLEN " w...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use.
They are in good condition, appropriate f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
34.60 Carat Amazing Bi Color Fruit Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Amazing Bi-Color fruit shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
Weight: 34.60 Carats
Dimension: 3 x 1.8 x 0.8 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red & Green
Shape: Carving
Quality: ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Crystal
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century.
Base 34 x 20cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Leather
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving Gemstone From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline carving gemstone From Africa
Weight: 76.80 Carats
Dimension: 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
C...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Crystal
A Maasai throwing club or 'rungu'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Maasai, African Great Lakes Region, Probably early 20th century
The 'rungu' is a traditional weapon and emblem of authority among the Maasai people of East Africa, especially in Ken...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ife, Yoruba People Nigeria early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Three Tutsi gourd storage vessels ( liquids wine ) in good original condition with beautifully aged old surface color. Mid 20th century. Burundi Africa. Measurements - gourd w/ wov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
$550 / set
Genuine carved bone statue from the Lega tribe, DR Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine statue from the Lega tribe DR Congo carved in bone
Tribal using traces and aged tribal patina
Heigth 10 cm
The Lega people (or Warega) are a Bantu ethnic group of the Dem...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Trio of Vintage Masks Yombe + Dan Kran African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art objects.
Hand crafted wood.
Original vintage condition showing wear and patina consistent with age.
Presents well for collections and decor..
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
46.55 Carat Stunning Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving from Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
46.55 Carat Stunning Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved
Weight: 46.55 Carats
Dimension: 3.3 x ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Crystal
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$3,090 / set
Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rubbing oracle from the Kuba tribe DR Congo carved in wood with a strong expression
Patina tribal use
Length 31.5 cm, height 5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century East African grain bowls with handles pair (two pieces in set).
From left to right
A) 10.5" height x 10" diameter
B) 8.5" height x 9" diameter.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique carved wooden headdress from the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria, 1900-1920
By Yoruba Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
A carved wooden headdress from the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria
Strong expression face
Early 20th century
Rich tribal aged patina
Heigth 12 cm, diameter 12 x 13 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mukinka Mask from the Salampasu tribe, DR Congo, middle 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A wooden mask from the Salampasu tribe called Mukinka.
The mask is covered with copper pieces from 1 x 2 cm and has a beard in vegetal fiber, the top of the head is also covered with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
1890s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top. There are some nicks and scratches on the stool that are in line with its age and give...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mbuti Ituri traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth
By Icons
Located in Zemst, BE
Mbuti Ituri (Congo) traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth.
+/- 1920
These cloths we're made from the inside of the bark of the Ficus latex tree.
After been prepared and dryed, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Revel in the mystique of tribal artistry with this Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask. This evocative piece, crafted meticulously by hand, showcases the profound...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$448 Sale Price
62% Off
Dan Mask With Metal Teeth – Ivory Coast / Liberia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Dan Mask with Inset Metal Teeth – Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia
Mid–20th Century or Earlier
Wood, Metal Inlay
Height:22 cm, width 13 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, Europe
This strikin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Metal
24.10 Carat Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving From Africa
WEIGHT: 24.10 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 2.1 x 1.8 x 0.7 Cm
ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa
TR...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Crystal
Incredible Loose 31.00 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Drilled Craving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Incredible Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline Drilled Craving From Africa
WEIGHT: 31.00 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.6 Cm
ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa
Color : Pink and Green
TREATMENT...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Crystal
Stool/seat From The Triby Mangbetu Dr Congo, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A classical Mangbetu tribal chair, North Congo
Carved from a single piece of wood, in good condition with tribal age and signs of use.
Early 20th Century
Tribal aged patina
Height 17...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Textile SHOWA KUBA, also for Backrest Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows.
an IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa....
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
Collection of Three Lobi Snake Currencies on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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