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Place of Origin: African
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine stone originating in Zimbabwe. It is carved in a strikingly modern way stylizing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern African Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The price is for an individual currency and includes a stand.
The custom stands can display the currencies horizontally with the rounded point facing to the left or right or mount...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Senufo Bird Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A lovely little hand carved Senufo Sejen bird sculpture from the early to mid 20th century, Africa, Ivory Coast.
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in t...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos's "Theban stool" designed around 1903 in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration.
We simply imagine it plac...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Makonde Mask From Mozambique, Tanzania Circa 1950s. Mozambican Makonde masks represent ancestral spirits who temporarily return to earth to appear in dances that c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century African Woven War Shield
By african people
Located in San Rafael, CA
A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique African Tribal Art
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this spear point form is made in iron. It was used as a marriage contract payment. The ...
Category
Early 19th Century Tribal Antique African Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
Located in Austin, TX
A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom black metal stand, mid to late 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The large copper currency piece of striking form. The compressed spherical shape with a wedge cut out, and large hole in the center, is typical of Mbole currency pieces. This example is remarkable for its size, measuring 11 inches in diameter.
The surface of the currency piece has a wonderful texture and patina. The hammered surface bearing dimples and scratches from manufacture, use, and general handling. The complex patina is overall a deep copper brown, with lighter copper, red cuprite, and even green blue malachite...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
These paired statues, one male and one female figure, show a beautiful patina of use to the hard and dense wood. Made by the Lobi Birifor people of Burkin...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The hard wood of this female Koulango statue, from the Ivory Coast in the early 20th century, has developed a beautiful black patina. With hands resting on the abdomen, and the neck ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A small columnar, spiked statue in the form of a male figure, known as a ‘Tau-Wandoa’ (female statues are known as ‘Tau-Kendoa’), made from hard wood and a crafted iron stake allowin...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray
Located in Malibu, CA
Fabulous very large handcrafted oval decorative brass tray.
Very fine metalwork, hand-hammered & embossed with a floral pattern & center medallion. Afluted edge.
Great to use on a ...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
With a beautiful dark patina of regular use, and dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, this thick board with its deeply inscribed vertical lines, is of the type used by the Gurage people of Ethiopia. Planted upright in the ground, as seen by the lower section, lighter and less exposed to the elements, ‘house posts...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and Pestle has a fantastic paper smooth age patin...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali
Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people the fundamentals of agriculture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century
A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' heads. The shaped back with a dentated top border and two carved panels with birds. Panels with snakes frame...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old anthropomorphic fetish with magic charge, shiny patina
DRC (ex Zaire), Teke people
Middle of the 20th century
Fetish representing a man standing on slightly bent legs and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Wood
Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old anthropomorphic fetish with traces of libations
DRC (ex Zaire)
First half of the 20th century
Fetish representing a standing man, his legs slightly bent resting on large f...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old anthropomorphic statuette with shiny patina
DRC (ex Zaire), Tabwa people
Mid-20th Century
The statuette represents a standing female character, the feet symbolically repre...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s.
Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa.
Its striking colours and carving symbolise the battle between good and evil.
Female Kifwebe masks represent femininity, the continuation of life and a good omen.
These masks were used for wedding ceremonies, reproduction rituals and other such occasions.
This large mask...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Ancient protective ancestor fetish
DRC (ex Zaire), Teke people
Middle of the 20th century
Ancient fetish representing a standing male figure, camped on slightly bent legs and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
DRC (ex Zaire), Songye People, Mid-20th century, Nkisi janiform fetish with shiny patina
The fetish represents two pairs of janiform faces in opposition resting on a large circula...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old Samatwemabili janus fetish with old patina
DRC (ex Zaire), Lega people, Bwami society
Early 20th century
Rare janus fetish resting on a tapered base. The two heart-shaped faces...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Tanzania, Zigua people, Mid-20th Century, Ancient anthropomorphic fetish with crusty patina
The fetish represents a seated man, legs bent, arms pressed against the body, atrophied...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Fang Ngil mask from Gabon Africa circa 1910s.
The Ngil were a powerful 'Male Only' secret society originating within the Fang people of Gabon.
They were tasked with admin...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven Folk Art handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa - The piece is very organic and intricately woven on a course field of wool the fabrication is quite interesting and, ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Stained Glass
African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Male Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1910s.
Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa.
Male Kifwebe masks were main...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African.
Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Group of Three Older African Bracelets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Collection of noted Multidisciplinary Artist Norma Flanagan. A very Sculptural and well-crafted Brass and Bronze Bracelets. Collected in the 1960’s and all having an excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design
Located in London, GB
This is a Carved wedding presentation staff from the Boni people of Somalia
Carved all over with complex geometrical designs
It has a powerful abstract sculptural quality.
mounte...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
I found this nomadic saddle among the various Moroccan carpets I bought from a young traveller, who sold me all his collection many years ago. I washed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Archaistic African Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribal Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa.
Ritual vessel in the form of a wood pitcher with handle, expressive face with scarifications, organic dry ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Collection of noted Multidisciplinary Artist Norma Flanagan and collected in the 1960’s-1970’s. An authentic and well-made group of three very Sculptural Ethnographic Jewelr...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art.
High quality bronze currency bracelet from west Africa.
Traditionally used in monetary fu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba medicine mortar with classic Luba face, DRC Africa.
The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows deep wear. Ol...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural pigment
Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial Wrapper
Maniema or Tetela peoples, DR Congo
19th century
Raffia, resist dye, plant derived dyes
A chief or elite person’s mantle or waist wrapper from the remote ...
Category
1880s Tribal Antique African Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle
Nigeria
20th century
Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm
Height on custom display stand: 26...
Category
20th Century Other African Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Songye or luba kifwebe wood mask or shield, designed to be hung on the wall, with traces of white, red and black pigments. Africa, Congo
This early to Mid-20th Century mask shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Congolese Textile
Tetela
DR Congo
19th century
Measures: 68 x 41 inches (172 x 104 cm)
Provenance: Ambre-Congo gallery, Brussels
$5,000.
A very rare ...
Category
1880s Tribal Antique African Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized Male face with finely carved beard. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Ku...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African.
Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Raffia Hair CAP
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of pigments, black and red and woven raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, good age. From p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
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 f...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a naturalistic sweet face and handle on back. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic K...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century by the Dan People...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 Century made.
The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affilia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Cedar
Powerful Early Classic Cubist Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful early cubist standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa. Created early 20th century. Ex private collection Texas, originally acquired from James Willi...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 century made.
The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affilia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art
Materials
Cedar