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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
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 Primitives
Materials
Ebony
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 Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
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 Primitives
Materials
Iron
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 Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Stone
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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Iron
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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Primitives
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Calabash
Located in Chicago, IL
Small leather Calabash from Africa
Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Iron
Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling class. Their ability to shape bronze and other precious metals into currency and status symbols made them valuable members of the powerful tribe. The intricate design of this currency bracelet...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Bronze
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Iron
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wooden sculpture embodies hyper-verticality, a hallmark of many African sculptural traditions. Its elongated form eschews anatomical realism, instead striving to evoke a presenc...
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Walnut
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand.
A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African teak stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and added tin overlay. The entire piece is hand carved out of a single block of wood.
This stool or...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Antique Hand Carved African Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood. Lovely markings through out celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and l...
Category
Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Stool in the style of the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. Beautifully carved with a stepped base.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Tribal Carved Nupe Stools Nigeria Tribal Tables
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Pair of wonderful 20th century Nupe tribal stools. Each stool is made from one solid piece of timber, signs of ad marks to the underside and legs from shaping the tables, with very g...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
H 15.36 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Iron
Vintage Hand Carved African Bamileke Stool or Table from Cameroon
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s round dark wood stool or side table. Hand-carved by a tribal artist in Cameroon, this style is known as a spider stool because of its knobby w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of wood, it features a beautifully curved, bowl-shaped seat supported by three sturdy ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Previously Available Items
Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautif...
Category
1940s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century Baule style carved female figure with baby on back. She is enrobed with red, orange and black beads at her neck and waist. Beautifully carved hair and all over body ri...
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Bench by the Lobi People of Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved from a single piece of wood, this tribal wooden bench, swoops from about 11.5 inches at the seat to 25 inches tall. Made by the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. It's abstract anim...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Ashanti Stool in Hand Carved Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Genuine traditional African Ashanti stool signifying power and status, and symbolic of leadership. Carved from a single block of wood featuring curved seat and intricate support base...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Sheet Metal
Ashanti African Tribal Stool in Hand Carved Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Genuine traditional African Ashanti stool signifying power and status, and symbolic of leadership. Carved from a single block of wood featuring curved seat and intricate base with ro...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Grain Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century hand carved African grain bowl
Exceptional patina and shape.
Category
20th Century Rustic Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden comb is hand carved in the form of a human figure with the combs as legs. It's metal wire mounted on an acrylic stand. It's in ...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Angola Tchokwe Pipe with Provenance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Angola Tchokwe Pipe.
Provenance : Alain de Monbrison.
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Wood
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from Ethiopia. Very stable.
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood
