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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
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 Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

$450 / 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

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

$1,100 / set
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

Tribal Stool from Africa
Tribal Stool from Africa

Tribal Stool from Africa

$4,800
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

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

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

$1,400
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

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

$2,180
Early 20th Century African Calabash
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

Early 20th Century African Calabash
Early 20th Century African Calabash

Early 20th Century African Calabash

$750
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

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

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

$1,180 / set
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

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

$4,500
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20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle. Great condition.
Category

20th Century Adirondack Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

$556 Sale Price
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H 5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Oromo stool from Ethiopia, dating to the mid-20th century. Hand-carved from solid wood, this stool displays the clean, sculptural lines characteristic of Oromo ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style
Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style

Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style

$1,280
H 14.18 in Dm 15.36 in
African Ebony Head, 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
African ebony head 1930 with a height of 20 cm for a width of 10 cm and a depth of 18 cm. Additional information: Material: Exotic wood.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Head, 1930
African Ebony Head, 1930

African Ebony Head, 1930

$118
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Bronze

Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet

Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet

$980
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
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

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

$4,500
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

$1,250
H 26.78 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Unique Natural Stone Sculpture
Located in Nijlen, BE
A unique big sculpture, created from the water. Originated in Malta. Velvet soft in feeling. The natural glow creates a beautiful wabi-sabi feel, a sense of imperfection. Beautifull...
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Stone

Unique Natural Stone Sculpture
Unique Natural Stone Sculpture

Unique Natural Stone Sculpture

$1,600
H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
African Tribal Stool in Patinated Wood, Primitive Style, Tanzania
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This African tribal stool in patinated wood is a striking piece that immediately captures attention with its primitive style and unique aesthetic. Inspired by a traditional model fro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Stool in Patinated Wood, Primitive Style, Tanzania
African Tribal Stool in Patinated Wood, Primitive Style, Tanzania

African Tribal Stool in Patinated Wood, Primitive Style, Tanzania

$1,660
H 30.71 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
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

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved

$5,039
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess 1st quarter of 20th century. It is all wood and depicts wh...
Category

1920s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Wood Sculpture
African Wood Sculpture

African Wood Sculpture

$1,400
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Old Jar-shaped Rice Storage Basket, Philippines, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Jar-shaped rice storage basket (Ulbung), Philippines, early to mid-20th Century This basket comes from Ifugao, Philippines. Made by hand from bamboo ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Bamboo

Old Jar-shaped Rice Storage Basket, Philippines, Early to Mid-20th Century
Old Jar-shaped Rice Storage Basket, Philippines, Early to Mid-20th Century

Old Jar-shaped Rice Storage Basket, Philippines, Early to Mid-20th Century

$750
H 10 in Dm 9.5 in
African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Crafted during the mid-20th century by African artisans using exclusively manual techniques, this stool showcases craftsmanship. The stool's surface has a rich patina, imparting a di...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century
African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century

African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century

$2,964
H 24.61 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Previously Available Items
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 ...
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle

Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle

H 5 in W 24 in D 22 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 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...
Category

1940s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

H 60 in W 21.5 in D 19 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 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...
Category

1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture
Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture

H 20 in W 7 in D 8 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...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Wooden Bench by the Lobi People of Africa

H 25 in W 61 in D 13 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

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

Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Grain Bowl

H 12.5 in Dm 18.5 in L 12.5 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 ...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand
African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand

African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand

H 18 in W 4 in D 3 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

Angola Tchokwe Pipe with Provenance
Angola Tchokwe Pipe with Provenance

Angola Tchokwe Pipe with Provenance

H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 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

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 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...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Ivory Coast Senufo Standing Bird
Ivory Coast Senufo Standing Bird

Ivory Coast Senufo Standing Bird

H 41 in W 16 in D 13 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.
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Tanzanian Dogon Toguna Post
Tanzanian Dogon Toguna Post

Tanzanian Dogon Toguna Post

H 78 in W 12 in D 12 in

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