An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935
Located in London, GB
An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935, the same year as Moma’s groundbreaking African Art Exhibition Two Baule Figures, a Ewe Figure and a Yor...
Wood
African Adja Protective Spirit Figures Aklama Twins
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Adja protective spirit figures Aklama twins. Togo, Africa. Wood, pigment. 20th Century Left: 8 x 1.75 x 0.5 / 20 x 4.5 x 1 cm. Right: 7.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 in. / 19.5 x 4....
Wood
Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.
Wicker
Pair of Large Carved Moba Tchitchiri Sculptural Figures, Togo, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Striking in form, of light highly textured wood, two highly stylized anthropomorphic figures carved by the Moba people in Togo, West Africa. These forms most probably we owned by a f...
Wood
$3,200 / set
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...
Iron
Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.
Wood
$3,281
Ewe Antique Textile
By Ewe People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine Example of a Chiefs Robe from the Ewe people of Western Togo. Woven from handspun cotton and all natural dyes . This piece would have been worn by a high ranking ...
Cotton
$2,460 / item
Togolese Ewe Textile
By Ewe People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a pair of very fine Royal Robes from the Ewe people of Togo in West Africa. These textiles will be worn at Royal ceremonies such as Weddings and the birth of Royal children ....
Cotton
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Wood
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
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
$450
H 10 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Weathered, Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and eroded old male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina and use. Strong face with projecting eyes. A finely carved Yoruba male...
Wood
$2,950 / set
H 4.13 in W 2 in D 1 in
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa Dan and Bassa passport masks were small masks for individuals carried as charms for protection and healin...
Wood
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Asmat Tribal Cone Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.
Leather
$2,450
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 12.25 in
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Wood
$2,950
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Early Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Strong angular cubist mask wit...
Wood
$3,750
H 40.5 in W 9 in D 16 in
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
Wood
Collection of Six Mwana Hiti Dolls Crested Hair Tanzania Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six Mwana Hiti Dolls Crested Hair Tanzania Africa. Mwana hiti, a term that means some variant of "child made of wood", refers to iconic figures that depict a highly st...
Wood
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H 17 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Two Late 19th-Early 20th Century Wood Legba Phalluses, Fon People, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two late 19th-early 20th century wood Legba phalluses, Fon people, West Africa Two large carved hardwood phalluses from the Fon Tribe on the border of Togo and Ghana. These are call...
Hardwood
Ewe sculptures
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Trio of small Ewe sculptures from Togo or Ghana.
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Male Enlightenment Mask
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century African male enlightenment mask An unusual mid-20th century hand carved African mask, Togo in origin and believed to be a display obje...
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Wood Legba Phallus, Fon People, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century wood Legba phallus, Fon people, West Africa A large carved hardwood phallus from the Fon Tribe on the border of Togo and Ghana. These are called Legba...
Hardwood
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H 17 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Two Late 19th-Early 20th Century Wood Legba Phalluses, Fon People, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two late 19th-early 20th century wood Legba phalluses, Fon people, West Africa Two large carved hardwood phalluses from the Fon Tribe on the border of Togo and Ghana. These are ca...
Hardwood
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H 19 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Wood Legba Phallus, Fon People, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century wood Legba phallus, Fon people, West Africa A large carved hardwood phallus from the Fon Tribe on the border of Togo and Ghana. These are called Legba...
Hardwood
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H 17.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Wood Legba Phallus, Fon People, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century wood Legba phallus, Fon people, West Africa A large carved hardwood phallus from the Fon tribe on the border of Togo and Ghana. These are called Legba, ...
Hardwood
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H 12.5 in W 8 in L 12.5 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Wood Legba Phallus, Fon People, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century wood Legba phallus, Fon people, West Africa A very large carved hardwood phallus from the Fon Tribe on the border of Togo and Ghana. These are called ...
Hardwood
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