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Place of Origin: African
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

Located in Chicago, IL

This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Primitives

Materials

Stone

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects...

Category

20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Iron

Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles
Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles

Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles

Located in Wainscott, NY

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 African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Raffia Vest
African Raffia Vest

African Raffia Vest

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

African raffia vest, old but in excellent condition: ready to use, sewing the two sides with a few stitches. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing activities. ref. O/3041

Category

Early 20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Raffia

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

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 African Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

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 African Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Located in Wainscott, NY

Small leather Calabash from Africa Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.

Category

20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tribal Stool from Africa
Tribal Stool from Africa

Tribal Stool from Africa

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A large scale, hand carved and silver painted Ashanti tribal stool. Likely painted silver in the 1920s to compliment metallic trend of the Art Dec...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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20th Century Adirondack African Primitives

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Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
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Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique African Primitives

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Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

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Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

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Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.

Category

20th Century Tribal African Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures
Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures

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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique African Primitives

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

African Antler
African Antler

African Antler

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H 37 in Dm 2.5 in

African Antler

Located in Dallas, TX

These antlers display the swirl and texture of the Gazelle antler.

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Mid-20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Antler

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century
Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

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Early 20th Century Primitive African Primitives

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19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.

Category

Early 19th Century Primitive Antique African Primitives

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
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H 12.55 in W 11 in D 0.13 in

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

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Located in Hollywood, FL

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Contemporary Makonde Style Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture on a Base

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Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary Makonde Style Hand Carved with filigree design cylindrical wooden cculpture on a square shaped base

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Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

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H 22.5 in W 52 in D 1 in

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

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1810s Primitive Antique African Primitives

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Oak

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African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
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Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
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Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture
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1840s Rustic Antique African Primitives

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Antique Wooden Bench by the Lobi People of Africa
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Antique Wooden Bench by the Lobi People of Africa

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Early 20th Century Rustic African Primitives

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Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Grain Bowl
Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Grain Bowl

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H 12.5 in Dm 18.5 in L 12.5 in

Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Grain Bowl

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century hand carved African grain bowl Exceptional patina and shape.

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20th Century Rustic African Primitives

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African Headrest
African Headrest

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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century African head rest is hand carved with rope handles.

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19th Century Antique African Primitives

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Angola Tchokwe Pipe with Provenance
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H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in

Angola Tchokwe Pipe with Provenance

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Angola Tchokwe Pipe. Provenance : Alain de Monbrison.

Category

Early 20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Wood