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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Among the Dan, masks (gle or ga) and other objects such as large ceremonial spoons, are manifestations of wild forest spirits (du). While spirits contact ... moreboth men and women through dreams, only men are selected to don masks that represent spirits. The spirit informs the man of the required type of mask, its name, accoutrements, musical accompaniment and dance steps. This particular mask is identified in the collector’s notes as slu from the village of Nyor mask Diaple mask. It is a type of bagle entertainment dancing and miming mask, especially popular among the western Dan.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 35.7/14.8 Sold without stand African Heritage Collection Ashanti Family Wooden Comb - Handcarved in Ghana This is a vintage hand carved Ashanti ... moretriple female wooden comb from Ghana. Among the Ashanti, men give combs to fiancés, wives and girlfriends as an act of devotion and devotion. The frequent use of Western symbols attests to the Ashanti's long-standing connection to Europe, even in traditional art from the 19th century and before. A woman's hair is neatly combed, which shows that she is rich and never wears anything over her head. Thus, the comb became a symbol of the prestige of its owner. This comb will be a beautiful addition to your home or collection.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel The Dan are a farming people who inhabit the hinterland of the western Coast and Liberia. They have a great number of masked figures that represent spirits ... moreof the bush, and fulfill a variety of social, political, and religious functions. Although eleven individual types of masks can be distinguished by formal criteria, the types cannot be associated with specific functions because the meaning of the masks changes over time. Dan people have achieved notoriety in the area for their entertainment festivals which were historically village ceremonies, but are today performed largely for tourists..
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$18.61 Shipping Location: Fredonia, United States This piece is considered to be in great, antique pre-owned condition. Noticeable defects and flaws are pictured such as scratches, dings, etc. Sturdy ... more& strong without breaks or repairs. Authentic piece from an estate in Western, New York.
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$10.60 Shipping Location: Lititz, United States No maker marks.
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$8.60 Shipping Location: Parker, United States This vintage antique 6" hand-carved wooden statue is a true gem for collectors. The statue features a western cowboy figure, beautifully crafted with ... moreintricate details that showcase the skill of the artist. The material used to create this masterpiece is wood, adding to its rustic charm. The date of creation and originality of the sculpture are unknown, making it all the more intriguing. Whether you're a collector of sculptures and carvings or simply appreciate unique pieces of art, this primitive cowboy statue is a must-have for your collection.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Demotte, United States Brass fitted on wood. Great conversation piece, horse collectors. Made all out of wood.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States African Antique mask Beautiful, handcrafted African Mask. Vintage, carved African Antique mask that is from the western coast of Africa and is specifically ... morefrom the Ivory Coast. The Guro tribe, or Gouro Mask, as they are often referred.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Moreno Valley, United States SIZE(CM): 22.1/18 Sold without stand The Dan mask are a farming people who inhabit the hinterland of the western mask and Liberia. They have a great mask ... moreof masked figures that represent spirits of the bush, and fulfill a variety of social, political, and religious functions. Although eleven individual types of masks can be distinguished by formal criteria, the types cannot be associated with specific functions because the meaning of the masks changes over time. Dan people have achieved notoriety in the area for their entertainment festivals which were historically village ceremonies, but are today performed largely for tourists. During these performances, masked performers dance on stilts.
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$78.00 Shipping Location: Vernon Rockville, United States It is not perfect - it has blemishes and chippy paint. We now have a warehouse in Vernon, CT. CAPITOL SALVAGE.
$55.00 Shipping Location: Japan This wall decoration was made with a wish. I am a Japanese antique dealer and the first person to start Estate Sale in Japan. It's in Good condition. ... moreW4"xD2"xH10" in. for a life surrounded by love.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Emmaus, United States Guro Zamble Zaouli mask (N° 17818) This African mask, sacred and not to be seen by women, offering a creative combination of different zoomorphic elements, ... moreis the Zamblé, male mythical hero. His face framed by fins, evokes a hybrid being, half animal, half human. Polychrome lacquering. Among the group of Mande from the south, in central Côte d'Ivoire, on the banks of the Bandama, the Gouro are organized into lineages, and are the western neighbors of the Baoulé who have borrowed several features from their African tribal art creations. Animists, they have used since the 1950s a family of masks associated with the Zaouli dance.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 26.7/9.3 Sold without stand The AKUA' BA African figurine doll is a traditional remedy in Ghanaian figurine culture for infertility. It is believed ... morethat the inability to give birth is an indication of ill health or possibly witchcraft. The figurine doll, unlike Western figurine dolls, is considered a surrogate baby. It is wrapped in cloth and carried on a woman's back, mimicking the actions of a real baby. The doll is nursed and put to bed in the same way a real child would be. It is believed that the doll is a charm that appeals to the fertility gods for good luck and the gift of a real child.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 35.1/10 -Stand not included While We May Perceive African Wood Masks As Decorative Art Pieces In The Western World, It Is Crucial To Acknowledge ... moreThat These Masks Held A Significant Cultural And Traditional Value In The Communities Where They Originated..
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Canada Snuff bottles have fascinated Western and Asian collectors since they were first produced in China in the early part of the 18th century. Conceived as ... moreprecious containers for ground tobacco imported into China, snuff bottles were initially made for the emperor and the court, and eventually produced in much greater quantities for a public who enjoyed their functionality as well as their display as symbols of status.
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Free Shipping Location: Japan [What is Netsuke?]. Netsuke is a fastener used in the Edo period of Japan. It was used to carry cigarette cases, inro, purses, and small bags hung from ... morethe obi with a string. rice field.
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$11.70 Shipping Location: Spring, United States Heart shaped symbolic image featuring two shaking hands, one in Kimono and the other in Western sleeve, all above a laurel branch, the symbol of peace ... moreand prosperity. A very fine wooden mold for candies, chocolate, cookies or else, consisting of two parts.
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$13.45 Shipping Location: Mattawamkeag, United States Prominent among them as canoe builders are the Penobscot. From its shape French-Canadians call the knife “le couteau croche,” which translates directly ... moreto English as “the crooked knife.”. They were used for general carving as well as making axe handles, spruce gum boxes for their lady friends and other carving projects.A superb item for you to add to your collection.
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$8.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Color photos. Includes bibliographical references and index. Bibliography, chronology. 308 illustrations, including 130 in full color. 400 pages. He wrote: ... more"1A shows a face with slashed eyes (blind or non=seeing), nostriless nose (non-breathing) and "clamped shut" mouth (non-speaking).
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$22.52 Shipping Location: Pike, United States This is from our barn that was built in the 1880's. ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOODEN BARN HOOK 1890's. I personally removed them from the barn beam when we ... morestarted restoration. Has and upward facing hook that would slide things toward the wall.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Maryland Heights, United States SIZE(CM): 54.5/15 Sold without stand The Baule masked people living in the south belong to the Mande tribe, and they live along the Bandama River. Following ... morethe beliefs of animism, they created a series of Mask related to Dy Zaouli, which bear a resemblance to the Goli African Mask of the Baoulé tribe. Baule African Mask also happen to be Baoulé's western neighbors and have inherited certain characteristics from their neighbor's creations..
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Greece Opium is still a great part of the culture outside the cities. Opium water is sieved into the Kharal from where it's poured into the hands and slurped! ... moreSolid wood handmade in India.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 23/12.2 Stand not included African Masks Gouro from central Côte d'Ivoire This monoxyle sculpture features a smiling female face, whose hairstyle ... moreis topped by a tambourine. The room is enhanced with dark and beige tones, plum reflections for the face. Among the group of Mande in the south, in the center of Côte d'Ivoire, on the banks of the Bandama, the Gouro are organized in lineages, and constitute the western neighbors of the Baoulé who have borrowed several characteristics of their creations. Animists, they have been using a family of masks associated with the dy Zaouli. Indeed, like the African masks Goli des Baoulé,.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Mask of modest size, set in a basketwork structure. The latter has curved edges. This composition was therefore worn like a hat, fixed on the head, the ... moremask being visible to the public at each inclination of the dancer.
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Free Shipping Location: China Chinese Antiques Lacquerwork Exquisite Flower Bird Snuff Bottle Collection Art. chinese antique wooden statue Wood carving dragon statue agarwood vietnam ... moreamulet. chinese carved brush pot pen case statue antique wood carving buddha Arhat decor.
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$8.85 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Wooden hand carved scale box Articulated lid, Scale and box perfect but not exact much. Accurate complete scale with complete, delicate fibers (take care ... moreto unwrap). Ship only to USA .Satisfaction as always
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Free Shipping Location: Japan [What is Netsuke?]. Netsuke is a fastener used in the Edo period of Japan. It was used to carry cigarette cases, inro, purses, and small bags hung from ... morethe obi with a string. rice field.
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$22.52 Shipping Location: Pike, United States This is from our barn that was built in the 1880's. ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOODEN BARN HOOK 1890's. I personally removed them from the barn beam when we ... morestarted restoration. Hook sits fairly level with a slight slope back toward wall.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Maryland Heights, United States SIZE(CM): 52.8/13.5 Sold without stand The Guro Of The Mask Coast Are Related By Language And Culture To Their Western Neighbors Mask, The Bete And Mask, ... moreYet Their Art Has A Greater Affinity With That Of The Baule Mask And Yaure Mask To The East. They Were Originally Called Kweni, But They Were Violently Colonized Between 1906 And 1912 And Given The Baule Name Guro By The Invading French Colonials. They Have No Central Political Authority, And Power Is Held By A Council Of Elders Comprised Of The Head Men Of The Various Village Quarters, As Well As A Number Of Men's Associations. The Most Significant Men's Association Is The Je Society.
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$8.80 Shipping Location: Edwards, United States Antique Tibetan Wood Carved Yak Milk Container Pot10 in tall and 6 in roundLarge hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early ... more20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot was hand carved of local hardwood in the middle hills of western Nepal, using very basic tools. Geometric designs adorn the body of the pot. A stylized monkey sits on the side and forms its handle. The pot would have been used to hold milk, yogurt or clarified butter. Iron band missing that would have been around the bottom of this piece. Otherwise for its age in very good condition.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brooklyn, United States SIZE(CM): 22.5/9.3 Stand not included African Masks Gouro From Central Côte D'ivoire Masks This Monoxyle Sculpture Features A Smiling Female Masks Face, ... moreWhose Hairstyle Is Topped By A Tambourine. The Room Is Enhanced With Dark And Beige Tones, Plum Reflections For The Face. Among The Group Of Mande In The South, In The Center Of Côte D'ivoire, On The Banks Of The Bandama, The Gouro Are Organized In Lineages, And Constitute The Western Neighbors Of The Baoulé Who Have Borrowed Several Characteristics Of Their Creations. Animists, They Have Been Using A Family Of Masks Associated With The Dy Zaouli..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 37.3/25 Sold without stand The Ancient Art Of African Mask-making Is Beautifully Showcased In This Historical, Almost Life-mask Work Of Tribal ... moreArt From Northern Gabon And The Grasslands Of Western Cameroon. Cast In Quality Designer Resin With An Aged Wood Finish That Captures Every Stylized Detail,.
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Free Shipping Location: China Chinese Natural Boxwood Carved Exquisite Dragon Statue Woodwork Art Gift. Chinese Antique Wood Carving Boxwood Wooden Sculpture Buddha Dharma Arhat Statue. ... moreChinese Antique Boxwood Exquisite Incense Burners Carved Turtle Crane Statue Art.
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Location: Milford, United States A fine example of a large heavy African hand carved wooden elephant mask, probably Babanki in origin, with coin,cowry shell, and copper band decoration, ... moreadorned with grass as hair. The elephant is considered a royal animal among the Babanki, so these masks are reserved for higher ranking tribal leaders.
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$3.99 Shipping Location: China Boxwood Carving Decoration Sun Wukong Zodiac Monkey with The Play Piece. “红绸舞女” Collect Exquisite Wooden Carvings of Boxwood and Red Silk Dancers. Wooden ... moreCoffee Tea Beer Juice Handmade Milk Water Mug Primitive Natural Cup Wood.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Warren, United States SIZE(CM): 37.8/27 Sold without stand The Ancient Art Of African Mask-making Is Beautifully Showcased In This Historical, Almost Life-mask Work Of Tribal ... moreArt From Northern Gabon And The Grasslands Of Western Cameroon. Cast In Quality Designer Resin With An Aged Wood Finish That Captures Every Stylized Detail,.
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Free Shipping Location: Fort Pierce, United States BAULE CARVED WOOD. ANCESTOR / SPIRIT SCULPTURE. 19th CENTURY WEST AFRICAN. In effect, we will bend over backwards to satisfy you because we want you to ... moreknow how much we appreciate your patronage.
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$15.55 Shipping Location: Fairmount, United States The mold itself has a crack in it. it is a single swan with ripples in the water and round carvings around the outer rim. sigh. a LOT more fun. i have ... morenot cleaned this in any way.
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$3.99 Shipping Location: China Boxwood Carving Decoration Sun Wukong Zodiac Monkey with The Play Piece. “红绸舞女” Collect Exquisite Wooden Carvings of Boxwood and Red Silk Dancers. Wooden ... moreCoffee Tea Beer Juice Handmade Milk Water Mug Primitive Natural Cup Wood.
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$40.00 Shipping Location: Red Creek, United States Unique antique primitive burl wood masher. I don’t know the history of this piece so I’m guessing on its use and age. The burl is worn from use and looks ... morelike it’s seen a lot. The handle is hand carved and fits right into the burl but can also be removed.
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$3.99 Shipping Location: China Old Tibetan Boxwood Woodworking, Sun, Moon, and The Three Saints of The East. Japanese Netsuke Boxwood Three Open Buddha Carved Guanyin Box Statue. 三宝佛 ... moreOld Three Treasures Buddha Three Open Box Wooden Carving Handmade Decoration.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Leominster, United States By the early 1900s however, these same objects that were initially regarded as artifacts of material culture, began to be exhibited in Western art museums ... moreand galleries as “art.” The objects themselves had not changed, but there was a shift in the attitudes and assumptions about what constituted a work of art..
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands The Akweya subgroup is closely related to the Yatye-Akpa sub-group. The Idomas are known to be 'warriors' and 'hunters' of class, but hospitable and peace-loving. ... moreThe greater part of Idoma land remained largely unknown to the West until the 1920s, leaving much of the colourful traditional culture of the Idoma intact.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States These Tazawat rounded bottom bowls were used for milking, storing and carrying milk, for souring milk and holding and making the various milk products ... morewhich were the Tuareg main source of food. Also, a fill which was made from plant resin mixed with soil which was used like a glue product.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Ancient 3.000 Year Old Hand Carved ... moreWooden Cowrie Shell Money Amulet(Brooch/Stickpin) CLASSIFICATION: Hand Carved Wooden Cowrie Shell Money. Hand-Drilled Suspension Hole(Bow Drill) Approximately 800 B.C. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient China. Western Zhou Dynasty(1027BC-770BC) SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Weight: 1.35 grams. Length: 18 millimeters. Width: 14 millimeters. Thickness: 6 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Exceptional! Completely intact. DETAIL: A remarkable hand carved wooden cowrie shell money pendant/amulet almost 3.000 years old attributable to the Western Zhou Dynasty of ancient China. Though the use of shells as“money” originated in Sumeria around 3,000 B.C. it was the cowrie shell that became the world’s longest-lived form of currency. The first use of cowries, the shell of a mollusc that was widely available in the shallow waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, was in China around 1,200 B.C. Historically, many societies have used cowries as money, and even as recently as the middle of the last(20th) century, cowrie shells were still used in some parts of Africa. As such the cowrie shell was the most widely and longest used currency in history. So important a role did the cowrie play as money in ancient China that its pictograph was adopted in their written language for'money' During the Zhou Dynasty four different forms of money developed in ancient China. Aside from the traditional cowrie shells. Iron, copper, and wooden forms of money
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 46/12.7 Creating Vintage Art Wooden Carved Musical instruments requires the use of natural materials and traditional techniques. Throughout ... morethe continent of Africa, a diverse array of musical instruments are utilized, such as drums, xylophones, shakers, mbiras, and rattles. The one-string musical bow, which is no longer commonly used, played an integral role in creating the vocal scales that are now a staple of African music. The regional music styles and instruments played across Africa have been influenced by the migration patterns and historical events of the people who have lived there.
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Free Shipping Location: Sparrows Point, United States For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and important antique Imperial Russian hand-carved wooden Kovsh / ladle / drinking vessel, with intricate ... moreand highly specialized pan slavic designs created exclusively with genuine silver inlay.
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