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Period: Mid-20th Century
Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
West African Vintage Indigo Cloth, Mali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mali indigo cloth refers to the traditional textiles produced in Mali, West Africa, using indigo dye. These fabrics are an integral part of Mali's rich cultural heritage and have gai...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Cotton

Indigo Cotton Kente Cloth, Africa, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
In rather good condition, with a good variety of design elements.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Cotton

Vintage Carved Small African Stool by the Ashanti of Ghana
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Ghana, this Ashanti carved stool dates from the 1980s. Hand carved and crafted from a single piece of wood, this stool has white painted and etched detailed design on the se...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Leather, Reed

Vintage African Hand Carved Senufo Stool or Side Table
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s stool or side table is just under wide. It is hand carved from a single piece of wood with thick, tapered legs by the Senufo people of Cote d’Ivoire. Very distinct a...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Yoruba Indigo Adire Cloth Mid 20th C or Earlier, Nigeria
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yoruba,( tie and dye ) is an indigo resist dyed cloth worn by Nigerian women as a wrap. Their sophisticated powerful design are visually very attractive. This is a remarkably good ex...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Cotton

African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali Circa 1950 Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1970s. Then inherited within the family One of the most popular types of masks in the Sang...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

A Zulu Basket Weave Lamp
Located in London, GB
South Africa, 20th century A mid twentieth century Zulu basketweave lamp, with geometric decoration throughout. Please note: Does not include the lampshade. Lamp has been photograp...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Natural Fiber

A Small Zulu Basket Weave Lamp
Located in London, GB
South Africa, A mid twentieth century South African basket weave lamp of small scale and teardrop form, with geometric decoration. Please note: Does not include the lampshade. Lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Natural Fiber

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...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed
By Senufo
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 20th Century Senufo birthing table carved from one piece of African hardwood by the Senufo people of Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 27 Width: 203 Dep...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Hardwood

Vintage African Adire Indigo Cloth, 1970s/ 80s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Indigo dyed, hand drwn, indigo Yoruba adire cloth from 70s / 80s. Almost in never used condition.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Cotton

South African Brutalist Dining Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Sold individually, the South African Brutalist wood block chairs are elevated by new Belgian linen seats. (An optional sheepskin layer will further add to your texture play, though c...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood, Linen

Very large pictorial Korhogo cloth Ivory Coast
By Korhogo Tribe
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Large pictorial Korhogo cloth, produced by the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. named after the local village (Korhogo) where these types o...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Linen

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana. It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised textile designs, early 20th century, from Central Africa. The woven cris cross designs that are typical of the Kuba currency...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Vintage African Woven Table Runner or Wall Art in Cream, Red, Black, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
Simple and beautiful handwoven African table runner or wall hanging art depicting a series of huts and lions. The item can be used as a table runner or hung as a primitive wall art....
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wool

Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn. It is in good condition wear and erosion from tradition...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Leather, Reed

Large Vintage ‘Ndop’ Indigo Cloth or Textile Mid 20th C or Earlier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A very captivating ceremonial textile cloth from Cameroon—an exquisite vintage "Ndop" piece dyed with natural indigo and stitched with raffia. Crafted from hand-spun, thick cotton c...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Cotton

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for Yoruba tribe kings and queens, these chairs boast a meticulous process involving th...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Cotton, Wood, Beads

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa early-mid 20th century. leather and shell details.
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Mauritanian Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and leather, these mats offer a textural alternative to traditional woven textile floor coverings. This piece exhibits...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Leather, Reed

Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial scarifications on the forehead. From Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in NICE, FR
This very elegant Dan mask is well-proportioned with a long protruding mouth from Ivory Coast, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price. Dan masks have...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Wooden statue of a warrior
Located in NANTES, FR
Tall statue depicting a warrior in wood with brass inlays. Great patina. Do not hesitate to ask me for a shipping quote.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Classic Mid-Century Mauritanian Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and leather, these mats offer a textural alternative to traditional woven textile floor coverings. This piece exhibits...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Reed

Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This large African Baule Kple Kple tribal mask from the Ivory Coast, crafted in the mid-20th century, is a striking embodiment of traditional craftsmanship and cultural significance....
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurin...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Ebony

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Saharan Tuareg Stool, Vintage, 20th Century, Wood and Leather, In Stock
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Solid Bronze Scorpio, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative and artful solid bronze scorpio with fine wire legs and detailed face with eyes. The ends of the claws are decorated with leaf-like ornaments. Very nice patina. Probably f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique GHANA, ASHANTI "Queen Mother" type hardwood hand carved stool. Hand-carved stool made by the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa. It's carved from one piece of wood and has ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Mauritanian Saharan Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and camel leather, Tuareg mats offer an alternative to a traditional woven textile floor coverings. This example featu...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Reed

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

A large raffia woven basket vase as a lamp
Located in London, GB
South Africa, circa 1960 An unusual raffia woven basket vase of large scale with a repeating geometric pattern, now converted as a lamp. Height of vase 47.00cm Diameter of base 2...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Raffia

Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong standing female figure with wonderful black braided hair style. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Powerful muscular body and wide open eyed expression. Nice patina...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social ra...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oshogbo, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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1960s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Coco de Mer from the Seychelles
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Coco de Mer, Coco de Fesses or Coco D'Amour from the Seychelles Islands in particular from Isle Pralin, this iconic nut has a great warm color and shine, it has its symmetr...
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1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Coconut

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurine. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of crafting bronze pieces to commemorate important figures from their culture or peop...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A cast bronze group presenting a tribal chief (king) with his servants. A musician with a drum, a person with a palm leaf, another one holding an umbrella to give shade and two guard...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

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 Furniture

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Hardwood

Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurine. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of crafting bronze pieces to commemorate important figures from their culture or peop...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Decorative Wall Hanging African Folk Art Wooden Carved Tribal Mask
Located in Markington, GB
Decorative African Folk Art wooden carved tribal mask. Measurements: H 33cm, W 23cm, D 14cm.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Wood

Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded pot on three legs, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 4 reptiles and a bird. Several faces are depicted on the side of the vesse...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bronze Gold Dust Pot - Kuduo, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded ovoid pot on a circular support, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 7 figures in the form of animals and reptiles are depicted o...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

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Bronze

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

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