Sub-Saharan African Primitives

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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

$1,180 / set

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...

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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Iron

Tribal Stool from Africa

$4,800

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...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

$1,400

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.

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1950s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Ebony

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

$2,180

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Stone

Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles

$360Sale Price / set|20% Off

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.

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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

$600Sale Price|20% Off

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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Leather, Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

$4,500

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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

$1,100 / set

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 Raffia Vest, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, Angola

$464

African Raffia Vest, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, Angola

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

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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Raffia

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

$556Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 6 in D 6 in

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle. Great condition.

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20th Century Adirondack Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

African Cameroon Bamileke Tribal Beaded Zoomorphic Side Table Stool 16"

$1,785Sale Price|30% Off

H 16 in Dm 14 in

African Cameroon Bamileke Tribal Beaded Zoomorphic Side Table Stool 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage beaded nobility throne stool / side table / plant stand from the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. It is constructed from carved Azobe wood, covered with cloth, and intricately de...

Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Hardwood, Beads

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

$1,995 / set

H 6.5 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

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

Located in Forney, TX

A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Large authentic painted grey clay terracotta sculptural tomb objects, one with red pigment, one with red over white slip decoration, both crisply molded, carved and detailed. These finely carved horse head funerary figures feature excellent attention to detail and realistic characteristics, moldeled with an upright mane, the wooden ears missing, likely long deteriorated, a normal and expected feature considering the age. The Han Dynasty horse head...

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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's

$1,687

H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

$900

H 64 in W 15.5 in D 16 in

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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Iron

African Senufo stool

$795

H 17 in W 24.5 in D 18 in

African Senufo stool

Located in Winnetka, IL

This African Senufo is carved from one tree trunk which makes it very sturdy. A very organic piece of furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Vintage Wood Carving

$490Sale Price|44% Off

H 42 in W 11 in D 8 in

African Vintage Wood Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.

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Early 18th Century Organic Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved African Stool from Cameroon, Wood, Openwork Design, 1950s

$870

H 15.75 in Dm 13.39 in

Hand-Carved African Stool from Cameroon, Wood, Openwork Design, 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

This stool was made in the 1950s in Africa. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, these stools feature an openwork base and a round seat. Give character to your interior with th...

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1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Antler

$372 / item

H 37 in Dm 2.5 in

African Antler

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Antler

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962

$1,296

H 31 in W 7 in D 8 in

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962

Located in Germantown, MD

Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa. Traditional Wooden Statue. The Mak...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th C.

$782Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th C.

Located in Wembley, GB

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th Century Height: 24 cm Width: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern...

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1960s Art Deco Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Gold Plate

Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century

$1,280

H 12.21 in W 16.93 in D 14.77 in

Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A fine hand‑carved African stool dating to the mid‑20th century, beautifully executed from a single piece of dense hardwood. The gently concave top and robust form offer both comfort...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Previously Available Items

Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle

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H 5 in W 24 in D 22 in

Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle. Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

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H 60 in W 21.5 in D 19 in

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...

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1940s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture

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H 20 in W 7 in D 8 in

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...

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1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Bench by the Lobi People of Africa

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H 25 in W 61 in D 13 in

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...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

20th Century Rustic Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand

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H 18 in W 4 in D 3 in

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 ...

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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in

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

Ivory Coast Senufo Standing Bird

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H 41 in W 16 in D 13 in

Ivory Coast Senufo Standing Bird

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking bird figure may have once been kept in a sacred grove, protecting the initiated male members of a Senufo society. Likely modeled after the yellow-casqued hornbill, this...

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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Tanzanian Dogon Toguna Post

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H 78 in W 12 in D 12 in

Tanzanian Dogon Toguna Post

Located in Chicago, IL

This carved post may have once supported a toguna, an important structure around which a Dogon village was built. Said to reproduce the original shelter where eight primordial ancestors gathered, a toguna is characterized by its low-lying stature and monumental wood posts supporting a thick roof of millet stalks. Carved to express a particular spirit, the posts are sourced from the kile tree, which when cut and split creates a natural fork to support the roof beams. At a natural narrowing of the timber, the sculptor of this post called forth its spirit with a carving of small round head. We’re captivated by the assimilation of forms within this animated sculpture - the textural disintegration of the portion once submerged below ground, the Minimalist sweep of its stature, and the gentle benevolence of the spirit’s face.

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