Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...
Wood
Moses Unokwah (Nigeria) “Mai Molo” Metal Relief 1993
Located in Savannah, GA
Moses Unokwah (Nigeria, b.1964) Mai Molo, 1993 foil relief edition 9/45 signed lower right sight: 7½ by 31 inches frame: 10½ by 34 inches This sculpted foil relief from Nigeri...
Metal
Moses Unokwah (Nigeria) "Mirrows and Combs" Metal Relief 1993
Located in Savannah, GA
Moses Unokwah (Nigeria, b.1964) Mirrows and Combs, 1993 foil relief edition 8/40 signed lower right sight: 24½ by 31 inches frame: 26½ by 34 inches This sculpted foil relief f...
Metal
African Yoruba Painted Gelede Headdress
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a tradition known as Gelede. A blend of ritual and artistic spectacle, Gelede pays homage to the women of their Community, understood to possess spiritual powers capable of the benefit or the destruction of society. The Gelede masquerade is an opportunity to honor or condemn behaviors within the Community, through dance, art, satire, and poetry. Worn by veiled dancers, Gelede masks...
Wood
Fortini Cast Bronze Figural Relief Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast hollow bronze figural sculpture carved in relief (ca. early 20th Century Italy). No chips or losses; light patina throughout. Masterful work and appealing subject matter. Can be...
Bronze
20th Century "The Last Supper" Dark Metal Relief
Located in Miami, FL
"The Last Supper" metal relief. Relief measurements without frame: 24 in x 14 in.
Metal
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three...
Wood
Erik Höglund, Unique Relief, Glass and Concrete, Steel Frame
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique relief / wall plate in glass, concrete and steel frame. Made by Erik Höglund (1932-1998), Sweden. Not signed. Sweden, 1970s-1980s.
Concrete, Steel
Relief medallion in plaster
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Relief medallion in plaster by Antonio Canova (1757-1822). The depiction of this relief is 'living from the land'. (It can be hang up)
Plaster
Waveform Carved Zig Zag Sculpture by Bradley Duncan Studio
By Bradley Duncan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved triangle waveform Douglas fir, paint Measures: 48” x 5.25” x 3.5” 2017 8 LBS Waveform: Burnt with an icon of authenticity Produced by hand in Los Angeles, CA. from re...
Wood
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Brass
Waveform Carved Square Sculpture by Bradley Duncan Studio
By Bradley Duncan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved square waveform Redwood Measures: 48” x 5.25” x 3.5” 2018 8 LBS waveform- Burnt with an icon of authenticity Produced by hand in Los Angeles, CA. from regional wood. ...
Wood
Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface. The rolled...
Leather
Vintage Israeli Brutalist Metal Art Relief Sculpture Signed ARAELLA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This is a stunning piece of vintage Israeli artistry. The style, use of mixed metals, and the thick, textured application immediately place it in the desirable Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Brutalist movement, which was very popular among Israeli artisans in the 1960s and 1970s (often referred to as "Brutalist Judaica...
Brass, Copper
Metal Wall Relief by Charles Pebworth
Located in Dallas, TX
While Texas artist Charles Pebworth created in various media he was best known for his relief work in metal. He worked primarily in aluminum, copper and bronze, sometimes adding acce...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,530
H 39.77 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Brass
Folk Art Eket Iblbio Styled African Wooden Mask Wall Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized carved and painted primitive Folk Art African mask that was hung as a wall decoration . The mask is in the style of Eket - Iblbio who used the masks as facial coverings...
Wool, Paint
Moses Unokwah (Nigeria) "Divination" Metal Relief 1990
Located in Savannah, GA
Moses Unokwah (Nigeria, b.1964) Divination, 1990 foil relief edition 8/45 signed lower right sight: 22½ by 34¾ inches frame: 25½ by 38 inches This sculpted foil relief from Ni...
Metal
Yoruba Egungun Dance Costume
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This remarkable textile is a dance costume worn by an Oyo Yoruba performer during the annual masquerade known as Odun Egungun, or “powers concealed.” The Egungun masquerade varies wi...
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Silk, Velvet
Wooden Yoruba Ilekun Door with Man on Horseback
Located in Chicago, IL
This decorative wooden panel was carved in high relief by a Yoruba artisan as an entry door to a prestigious home or palace. Known as ilekun, such doors are typically created by mas...
Wood
Set of 5 Sculptural Panels by Prince Tola Wewe, Nigeria
By Tola Wewe
Located in London, England
Prince Tola Wewe's work is deeply influenced by the Yoruba culture and in particular its folklore and myths which he re-interprets to create the most intriguing visual rhythms. Each ...
Terracotta
Igbo Painted Uli Door
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful painted panel was created by an artisan of the Igbo People of Nigeria. Crafted from a dense hardwood known as iroko, this panel likely served as the door into an obi, t...
Paint, Wood
Set of Three Idoma Currency Pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
Flaring at the top to suggest a hoe, these elongated sculptural objects were used among the Idoma People of Nigeria as a form of currency. Forged from iron and hammered with horizont...
Iron
Nigerian Double Gong Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this sculptural iron-wrought double gong served multiple purposes. It was a ceremonial instrument, status symbol, and traded as currency. Incorporating a range of metalwork motifs, likely as a result of overlapping cultural influences, the iron currency...
Iron
Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the defenses provided by metal far outstripped the wood and ree...
Metal
Igbo Antelope Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The fine finish and detail work on this antelope mask are hallmarks of the Igbo master craftspeople. The sleek, simplified form is evocative, calling to ...
Wood
Tall Nigerian Beaded Fertility Figure
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Nigerian carved and beaded wooden fertility figure stands over four feet tall.
Wood