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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art that encapsulates the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of West Africa. Hand-carved...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 antique African walking stick. Dense hardwood. Crack at one twist - natural from aging. Colonial era with brass tip, likely Sh...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Female Senufo Wood Maternity Figure with Baby Seated on Stool nursing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Female Senufo carved wood maternity figure seated on stool with baby in lap reaching up to feed. Represents the Mother feeding the community. Figure ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, quite large and heavy, colorful Bedu plank mask by the Nafana (Senufo) tribe who reside in the central north-west of Ghana and the north-east of...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool. Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style leopard stool. Animal leopard stool hand-carved wood from ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Copper

Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin. Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa. Various goods such as textiles, fea...
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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, wit...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bobo Uele Mask, Bwa, North Burkina Faso, First Half of 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bobo Uele Mask in hand-carved wood from the Bwa tribe in northern part of Burkina Faso. Antilope-shaped mask with human-like face. Painted with white and black color. Provenance:...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Pair of Late 20th Century African Carved Judicial Fang Masks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of late 20th century African Judicial Fang carved masks. Offered for sale is a pair of elongated carved Judicial Fang mask from Gabon. The long thin nose and white mineral pi...
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Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an animal head with horns possibly an antelope. Includes...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of yellow, black and red pigments and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, goo...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Abstract Sculpture in Serpentine by Tafadzwa Tandi from Mrewa, Zimbabwe
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible abstract sculpture by Tafadzwa Tandi made out of a solid piece of serpentine stone. A 3rd generation artist of Zimbabwe, Tafadzwa learned the...
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1990s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cra...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul" Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An African Shona Stone Sculpture titled "Sheltering Soul" by Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwean, Born 1962), depicting an abstract polished Shona stone figure of a crouched and bowing h...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An iron figurine made in Africa around the 20th century. In many countries in Africa, iron objects are used for objects, coins, tools, and rituals. Dogo...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Antique Niger Bura Peoples Fired Clay Heads on Stands
Located in Morristown, NJ
Bura fired clay heads, possibly 3rd-10th c. CE, Niger, Bura peoples. These are very expressive examples on custom mounts, the larger with manganese deposits. Between the 3rd and 10th centuries, the dead were laid to rest at a site in present-day Niger downstream from the Inland Niger delta. The burial ground’s density and expanse suggest a veritable city of the departed. Several hundred individual graves were marked by upturned pottery urns, some of which were cylinders topped by figurative imagery. The most elaborate of these were full-bodied equestrians, while the most basic were highly abstract, independent heads. Note: These figures will be professionally packed by a specialist shipper at the sellers expense. Dimensions: 11.25"h x 6.75"w x 3"d and 8"h x 3.75"w (incl. stands) Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and materials Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Dr. David Rilling, 1990s. About Dr. David Rilling. A Pennsylvania based medical doctor, Dr Rilling began collecting African and Oceanic antiques...
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15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a future King Oba Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving A delightful piece Circa 1970 Height 13...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Contemporary Giraffe Iron Sculpture, with Use of Tools and Other Objects C20
Located in Coimbra, PT
Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects Signed Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm. Private collection.
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Iron

Terracotta Tikar Figurine - Maison Dieu - Cameroon
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Terracotta Tikar Figurine - Maison Dieu - Cameroon primitive art - tribal art - Africa Measures : 15.5cmx9cm H:26.5cm Material : Terracotta Wear consistent with age and use.
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Deep patina from extensive use, early 20th century. Small chips to top rim. Great stylized heart shaped face with expressive eyes. Measures 6 1/5 x 3 1/2 x 5 inches. Kuba palm wine cups...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kusu command rod This prestigious staff among chieftain regalia is composed of different carved sections that form an iconographic language related to the history of the ancestor or...
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1960s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa. Mid 20th century organic modern form. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fi...
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20th Century Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves 'b. 1958'
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952) A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels Bronze, H. 36 cm Philip Reeves, born i...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa WEIGHT: 14.50 Carat DIMENSIONS: 1.98 x 1.64 x 0.63 Cm ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Strawber...
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15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Crystal

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
A unique intricately detailed hand-hammered bronze of a fish. Bursting with character, this marine life mythical decorative object would enhance any shelf or tabletop. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Tribal African Art...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving Gemstone From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline carving gemstone From Africa Weight: 76.80 Carats Dimension: 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.7 Cm Origin: Africa C...
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15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Crystal

Collection of Three Lobi Snake Currencies on Stand
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...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features a pregnant woman. Generally, local carvers make only a belly and breast comb to be...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Makonde People
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young woman represented wears earrings. Her hairstyle shows three large braids which are...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top. There are some nicks and scratches on the stool that are in line with its age and give...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in West Africa by the Luba Tribe. It is a large wooden s...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures. Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings Circa Mid 20th c...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion, old insect damage and wear in center from traditional use. Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019 With small metal stand...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on top with one hand on top of head, other holding stom...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications and an excited baby. Areas of heavy wear, erosion and insect damage, especially to the two figures supporting the bowl, top of the chicken bowl...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

George Lilanga African Art Green Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the base George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
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Early 2000s Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Iron Crucifix Sculpture In The Style Of Regardt Van De Meulen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish iron work sculpture of Christ hanging on the cross in the manner of Regardt van de Meulen and dating from the 20th/21st century. The crucifix stands on a rectangular w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

George Lilanga African Art Yellow Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the base George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
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Early 2000s Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker. From the Yaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20t...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This is a Baga protective serpent, known in the literature under various names: Bansonyi, A-mantsho-na-tshol or Inap. In spite of of its aged look this particular carving is made for...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight. The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
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1940s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory Coast, Africa. Representing a bushcow, and dating from the early 20th century. Mas...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Group of 4 Giraffe Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Group of 4 Giraffe African Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Straw, Twine

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