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Free Shipping Location: Peterborough, United States Female figure"jo nyeleni" Mali. Bamana This object was present at the auction at Zemanek-Münster in Würzburg. 2009. March 14 auction ... morelink: http:www.tribal-art-auktion.de/en/catalogue163/d100_1/ wood. Oily reddish brown patina, standing on a round stool with five angular struts, the body showing schematized forms, slightly bent legs supporting a protruding belly, angular shoulders merging into free worked arms with carved rings, crowned by a narrow head with tribe-typical facial features, the eyes inset with metal tags, provided with earrings and high forehead comb, min. dam. slight signs of abrasion H: 56 cm H: 22 inch Literature Colleyn. Jean Paul(Hg. Bamana, Afrikanische Kunst aus Mali, Museum Rietberg Zürich 2001, p. 148 For more books and art available for sale please visit my facebook page at: Click on image to enlarge,
$30.20 Shipping Location: DUNDEE, United Kingdom This item has damage and few stable inactive worm holes so please study all photos before bidding. It is not in good condition. It came with the mask ... morealso listed. It clearly has some Age but origin unknown but purchased together. Needs research.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Peterborough, United States Length of comb, 10".
$7.00 Shipping Location: Cohoes, United States They are African and most likely Ashanti.
$8.52 Shipping Location: Antioch, United States A CHARMING ALTAR FIGURE FROM THE BAULE TRIBE OF THE IVORRY COAST. H AS AND OLD ABSTRACT FORM. VERY SWEET FACE WITH ESSENTIAL DETAILS. THE WOOD HAS A KAOLIN ... moreRESIDUE. FROM CEREMONIAL LIBATIONS. NICE CONDITION. A REAL TRIBAL ART OBJECT. HEIGHT APPROX 18 CM FREE CUSTOM MADE WOOD BASE.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
$5.00 Shipping Location: Washington, United States This stunning and authentic Tribal Bronze Fertility figure is believed to be mid 20th century. Approx 1950s. Once one of a pair, this is the male figure, ... morewith traditional tribal facial scarification and dress I have been told that he could be Yoruba but i am not knowledgeable about these figures so please do consider the photographs as an essential part of the description from which you can make your own identification. Also please do check my other listings for an original missionary collection of African tribal art from the 1950s and an absolutely stunning antique Benin Bronze leopard.
$12.50 Shipping Location: Brewster, United States Stands approx. From an Estate. Wear/marks to the wood.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States Female Figure Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art Cote d'IvoireExceptional detailing!11.25"H x 2"W x 2.5"D
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$71.30 Shipping Location: New York, United States Rare Antique African Four Headed Figure - Polychromatic Masterfully carved from a single peice of woodMuch of the paint is still intact11.75"H x 6"W x ... more6"D
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$29.97 Shipping Location: Hartsdale, United States The cities of Bouake and Yamoussoukro lie inbetween. The right hand holds a staff (or ceremonial ax?). in the shape of a bird, possibly a rooster. An ... moreexcellent reference is: Vogel, Susan Mullin. Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Art Gallery and Yale University Press, 1997.
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$29.04 Shipping Location: POOLE, United Kingdom Magical powers and are often in the possession of Senufo soothsayers who require. The reddish light weight wood with its original black stain finish on ... morea later custom. One needs reattaching to its base.
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Free Shipping Location: Peterborough, United States Untitled Document PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS Scroll down for MANY pictures! Please give it some time. ... moreLarge pictures might take a while to load! You are bidding on an old authentic VERY NICE Ibeji figure made by Yoruba people. This is a beautiful well carved example showing great patina and interesting style. It is almost 10 inches tall. Some age cracks and traces of color. Great piece. Please check back this week as I will be listing many items: more weapons and many interesting ethnographic items from Africa. Nepal, Indonesia and other places over 50 items to list. No reserve and have fun. and bid high: Buyer pays shipping. Payment expected in 1-3 days after the auction ends. Feel free to ask any questions at any time or request more pictures. PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS. BID WITH CONFIDENCE.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bfg2%3E-149bf671416-0x10e-
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This African statue is a Songye Fetish Figure that measures 20 inches. It is a genuine piece from the 20th century and is made of wood and fabric. The ... moretribal origin of this artifact is Songye and it is categorized under Antiques, Ethnographic, African, and Masks. The color of this statue is black and it is an original piece, This artifact has its own unique story and value that makes it a must-have for any collector.
$5.00 Shipping Location: Washington, United States Title, Baule Cast Bronze/ Brass Female Figure Carrying Staff Type of Object, Brass female figure, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule, ... moreMaterials, Bronze or brass, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, Height is 18.5 inches. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: This bronze cast pair of figures are interesting and unique in their realism and depiction of traditional ideas in late style castings. The bronze cast figures are uncommon for the Baule however they carry traditional Baule sculptural characteristics presented in a modern idiom. This female figure represents an ancestor or a queen mother based upon a traditional Baule theme of royals. Ancestors, life and fertility. The female figure is portrayed as a chief holding a staff in eacht hand. The details of her headdress. Jewelry, scarification and seated posture all attest to her being a royal or a lineage head. Fine modeling of her face is done with a realism not often found in African art. The seated position is an indicator of rank and status in this world and in the spirit world. The elaborate markings on their bodies front and back and their faces allied to the complexity and detail of the hair enhances their presentation as personages of rank and social status. She wears armlets and anklets. Facial features and hair are especially detailed. The finely balanced casting of the figures and the well-finished surface all reflect Baule sensibilities of representation and aesthetics. Bronze figures of this size and detail are as not common and most probably served to represent ancestors or we
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$8.41 Shipping Location: Pittsburgh, United States This vintage African sculpture depicts a figure wearing a cape, sitting on a chair and holding a stick. Standing at 8 inches tall, it is a rare find for ... morecollectors of ethnographic art. The piece is crafted from wood and its tribe of origin is unknown. The sculpture showcases intricate details and skillful craftsmanship that are characteristic of African art. Its design and form are unique, making it a great addition to any collection or as a statement piece in home decor.
Free Shipping Location: Cohoes, United States Maybe both. He has an age crack in his belly and many dents and scratches. He is missing one thumb.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands A beautiful KOTA Reliquary statue made of wood. Tribal reparation on the back. Have a good look at the pictures. Sorry for the inconvenience. Stand not ... moreincluded.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands They don’t only cure but also protect and promote hunting or fishing. It can also be used as a weapon and have a negative effect on the people involved. ... moreSorry for the inconvenience. Stand not included in the sale.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was carved by the Ngbaka people of DR Congo. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted ... morein Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections. ... moreWE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was hand carved by the Bongo People of Sudan. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. ... moreDue to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Very nice statue with lots of details. Eyes are made out of glass and nice black details.
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Senufo people of Ivory Coast. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the ... morenature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This zoomorphic divination bowl was carved in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Product Condition. ... moreDue to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was hand carved by the Bongo People of Sudan. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. ... moreDue to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Peterborough, United States about afriqu'elle arts afriqu'elle arts began in Montreal. Quebec, Canada, as a one-woman operation(me) in 2000, and has since grown into a recognized ... moresource of authentic African tribal artefacts and collectibles. After a five-year hiatus, I've re-dedicated my days(And nights. And weekends. to seeking out the finest in authentic West& Central African tribal artefacts, home décor items, and textiles for local(Toronto) and on-line customers(and for myself- who are we kidding? My new showroom at 1217 St. Clair Avenue West(Lower Level) Near Dufferin Street, in West Toronto, is your own little piece of Africa in Toronto. Of course. You are welcome to visit& browse, and if you bring along this coupon. You'll receive a free gift just for coming! about this item Above. I've included this item's"vital statistics" Below, I describe the catalogue as a whole. I've arranged my listings this way because I simply have too many pieces to spend an hour on each one. Crafting long, eloquent descriptions and personal biographies(although most of them deserve one) Instead, I've chosen to use high-quality pictures to speak the proverbial thousand words about each piece, and any exceptions to the general description of the catalogue are noted with the details specific to the relevant items. Some of the photos are professionally-taken, and others aren't; I apologize if the pictures I've taken myself aren't as pretty. about the catalogue Every item at afriqu'elle arts is authentic: hand-crafted in Cameroon. Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, or Democratic Republic of Congo(f. Zaire) from 100% natural, indigenous materials. Working directly with a diverse group of skilled and experienced artisans* enables us to ensure high-quality craftsmanship, contribute to local African economies, and consistently offer our customers the finest West& Central African imports at the best prices in Canada. Except tribal artefacts, which are often purchased from private colle
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Free Shipping Location: Peterborough, United States The Kota revere the relics of ancestors. Ancestor worship formed the core of the family group’s religious and social life. At the death of a chief. The ... moreinitiates would take from the body of the deceased various relics, which were then decorated with metal and rubbed with powders of multiple magical powers. The Kota have produced large quantity of statues of ancestors with the diamond-shaped lower part called mbulu-ngulu; these rather two-dimensional sculptures are in wood; symbolic metals were applied to the upper part in strips or sheets to add power. Copper in particular was identified with longevity and power. These statues stood guard in cylindrical bark boxes. On baskets or bundles called bwete that contained the skulls and bones of important ancestors. Bound into a packet and lashed to the base of a carved figure. The bones formed a stable base that allowed the image to stand more or less upright. Thanks to the diversity of the groups, scattered over a vast area, a great variety of different styles of figures has developed, some of them endogenous and some influenced by neighboring styles. Kota figures represent an extremely stylized human body. Reduced to shoulders and“arms, in emptied lozenge shape, surmounted by a large face framed by an ample coiffure with hanging tresses. The face, always oval, may be concave(female) convex(male) or concave-convex, with a forehead in quarter-sphere(also male) The reliquaries were kept outside the homes, in huts at the edge of the village. Only the initiates of the lineage had access to this sacred place. At the time of initiation in the reliquary cult, the clans would meet to perform communal rituals; each clan’s chief would dance holding the reliquary. Some reliquaries featured a large figure representing the lineage founder along with some smaller figures representing his successors. There are figures with two identical or different faces made on two opposite sides of the flat head. Secured on a wooden base. Measurements: 22" in height by 10 1/2" at width.
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Free Shipping Location: Peterborough, United States Height 21".
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands A beautiful KOTA Reliquary statue made of wood. Sorry for the inconvenience. Stand not included. Have a good look at the pictures.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Baule people of Ivory Coast. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Due to the nature of our products ... morebeing hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Very nice statue with lots of details. Tribal decorations in brass on the body. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands These Byeri statues were places near graves and guarded the remains of the ancestors. Typical caracteristics of the Fang tribe are the long faces and ... morethe thick short limbs. Misses piece of the left foot.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Baule people of Ivory Coast. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Due to the nature of our products ... morebeing hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$20.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Peterborough, United States Height 21 3/4".
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 27.5/9.5 Stand not included These Portraits Of The Baoulé Masks , Ndoma Masks , Which Are Part Of One Of The Oldest Masks Artistic Traditions ... moreAnd Frequently Represent An Idealized Masks , Have The Peculiarity Of Manifesting Themselves At The End Of The Entertainment Dance Ceremonies. The Latter Are Named, Depending On The Regions, Bedwo Masks , Ngblo Masks ,.
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$69.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands The handle of this bell is in the part middle. This item is used as a bell, look at the clapper inside. This bell is of high quality and was made with ... morethe - cire perdue technique-, and is therefore unique in it's kind.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands This statue has a typical pose, it stands wide and depicts an dancing Ancestor with tribal attributes on the arms and anklets. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Take a good look at the pictures.
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$95.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands Nkisis don’t only cure but also protect and promote hunting or fishing. It can also be used as a weapon and have a negative effect on the people involved. ... moreEyes are covered with glass.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the ... morenature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$69.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands A beautiful MAHONGWE Reliquary statue made of wood. Sorry for the inconvenience. Stand not included.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON ... moreAS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands It is cut from 1 piece of wood. Depicting a woman. When they lie with the neck on the support, there is no weight on the hair, so that the hairdo remains ... moreintact. Have a good look at the pictures. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Baule people of Ivory Coast. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Baule people of Ivory Coast. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have ... morepossible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States We are unsure as to the origins of this piece. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, ... morescuffing, minor cracking and imperfections. Product Condition.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands Sorry for the inconvenience. Good condition, with possible traces of use. Have a good look at the pictures.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Addison, United States The intricate African Yoruba Eshu is a stunning example of Nigeria's colorful and lively culture. Expertly crafted by hand, this staff is fashioned from ... morepremium-quality wood and embellished with elaborate designs. The sculpture stands tall, with remnants of an intriguing past that add to its allure..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Luba people of DR Congo. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$24.64 Shipping Location: New York, United States Today you have a unique opportunity to own a part of an impressive collection of original African objects which is now being liquidated due to several ... moreunforeseen circumstances. Please check out all of our auctions for other interesting pieces! This mask is being sold as part of a private collection of African tribal art and artifacts. It was appraised as part of a larger collection in 2005 which has since been divided. And an appraiser estimated the value of similar Lega sculptures at $580.00 at that time. Much of the collection has already been sold privately or gifted to different institutional organizations. Objects that remain from this collection are of very good quality, and some have been recently exhibited and displayed to the public in Georgia. The appraisal is not included with the auction, you are buying the mask alone. This piece was made in Zaire. Which has not been in existence since the mid-1990s and is now the DRC. Don't be fooled by other sellers who pander new, tourist objects; this piece is the real deal. No Reserve. All reasonable offers considered. Please inspect photographs prior to bidding; as this is a liquidation, no refunds or exchanges are permitted. Because of the weight of this item, it cannot be combined with any other items to avoid damage for shipping purposes. Item Number: 0048 Originates from: Lega tribe. Zaire(now DRC- Democratic Republic of Congo) Measurements(inches) Height 23.5" x Width 8" x Depth 6" Condition: Very Fine. Please see our high resolution photos to see every detail! Materials/Comments: Carved Wood. Female Fetish w/ Painted Face. Origin Information: All Lega art is used within the context of the bwami society. Original Lega art is primarily wooden. The highest ranking members of the bwami association commission. Own, use and interpret all Lega sculpture. The genius of the Lega artist lies in his ability to produce a work that fulfills the requirements of the bwami patron. Fits perfectly within the canon, and yet is artistically unique. Various
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Free Shipping Location: Quakertown, United States This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa.
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FINELY CARVED AFRICAN KUBA FIGURE HEIGHT 28CM GOOD CONDITION SIGNS OF WEAR AND USAGE GREAT PATINA A VERY STRONG EXAMPLE
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Bassa Standing Figure Body Wrapped with Cloth Stand Liberia African Art
Title, Bassa Standing Figure Body Wrapped With Cloth Liberia African Art, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, statue, Country of Origin, Liberia, People, Bassa, Materials, Wood. Pigment, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Missing arm. Large crack in head and face, chipped toes, worn cloth, chips, Additional Information: This ... morehead on this standing figure is carved in a strong style typical of the Bassa people. The body is wrapped with a cotton cloth. Figures among the Bassa are rare. Those covered with cloth are even more rare. The surface indicates much handling and an extensive use for a long period. The offered piece stands on its own base. The Bassa have several female and male societies. Including chu-den-zo, to whom gela(geh-naw) The Bassa are relatives of the Dan, who live to their northeast, mostly in Cote d'Ivoire. They have absorbed much from Dan culture, including the usage and appearance of their arts. Occupying the geographic center of Liberia, the Bassa live in scattered small villages, and cultivate rice and other crops. They do not have a centralized government or paramount chief, and depend on secret societies like the"Poro" to maintain order and social cohesion. Masks are the primary modes of expression for the Bassa, as well as their Mande relatives, and figures are rare and poorly documented. What is known is that statues are reportedly carved to honor"favorite wife, or other important family member or ancestor. These figures served to honor women of good charact
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Doll Figure Nigeria African SALE Was $295
Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If ... morea twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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Dogon Standing Female Figure Nommo Mali African SALE Was $210
Title, Dogon Standing Female Figure Nommo Mali African Type of Object, figure, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, wood. pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 15 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, general wear. Chips, Additional Information: A standing Female Figure lifting her breasts. The figure is wearing a carved labret under her chin. This well-used female figure comes from the Dogon of Mali. Known for their art as well as where they live along the heights of the Bandiagara escarpment Dogon art remains today some of the best known and collected African art. This female figure is a prime example of classic Dogon sculpture that represents a tradition of carving rarely surpassed for longevity or imagination for Dogon art extends to the past as early as the 12th century and continues ... moreto be created in the present. The figure stands with legs slightly bowed on a rounded base with her arms along her sides carved so that they hang free with her hands on her abdomen. The herniated naval is a commonly illness seen on both men and women in the region. Her exaggerated thighs and buttocks create a parallel to the shape of the breasts and shoulders extending out of the back. The figure may represent an ancestor or equally a Nummo. One of the eight primordial figures created by God. She may have been placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest s shrine where she would have offerings made upon her to infuse her with life force to assist humans on earth and to intercede with the deities. The offerings made over time have eroded and roughened the surface giving it an ageless presence. This is a classic Dogon sculpture and would be a prime piece in a collection as it reflects all the creativity and sculptural imagination of the Dogon sculptor who was the local blacksmith.Griaule, M. Les Symboles des arts africanins. 1951Guggenheim, H. Dogon Art. 1974Roy, C. The Dogon of Mali and Upper Volta. 1983. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Ni
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Zande (Azande) Standing Figure Yanda DR Congo African Miniature
Type of Object, Sculpture. Carving, figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Zande/ or Azande, Materials, Wood. Iron, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 8 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips, Additional Information: A well carved figure with a large stylized head and flat face. A ovoid trunk with a prominent navel and heavy feet without legs. Among ... morethe Azande(Zande) figures like this are known as Yanda, served to represent ancestral or protective spirits who looked over the members of an Azande cult known as Mani(This cult was also shared by close neighbors the Mangbetu) Figures either carved of wood or shaped out of clay were used by senior male members of Mani, known as Bandakpa, to cure illnesses, forestall spells or to cast spells or attach a witch to an enemy. The Mani cult enrolled women and men and worked to assure health and to secure wealth and prosperity for the cult member. These charming figures takes their color from the magical application of roots. Plants, bark and seeds called Libele by the Azande. Local scarification patterns worn by the people are also carved onto the face and thighs and genitals of the figure. Zande sculpture was also thought to be related to that of their neighbors the Mangbetu. Ngbaka, and the Ngbandi. These highly abstracted figures are today not common as most were thought to be made during the first third of the 20th Century. Recommended Reading: E.E. Evans-Pritchard. Witchcraft Oracles and Magic Among The Azande, 1937, 1950, 1959, Oxford at the Clarendon Press*71657* All content.
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Baule Maternity Figure Cote D'Ivoire African 22 Inch SALE Was $290
Type of Object, Statue. Carving, figure, mother and child, maternity, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, seond half 20 th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 6.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks in head. Body and base, feet broken and repaired with glue, large chips in feet, child cracked in abdomen, Baule Figure Mother ... moreand Child Maternity Figure African Art. Additional Information: Sculpture of a female sitting on a stool and holding a child on her thighs. The encrusted surface indicates the piece was probably used as a shrine piece: remains of materials and obvious wear indicates long use and substantial age for this wooden figure. Classically carved figures such as this mother and child among the Baule are known generally as waka sran. Meaning a'person of wood' Some maternity sculptures were owned by diviners known as Komien, who could tell the future, cure illnesses as well as solving local community problems. The figure embodies a number of symbolic elements as shrine figure; she is a âmotherâ and for the diviner she is a place of residence for the spirit of the bush to reside ready to be called upon by the diviner. Advised by the bush spirit(asye usu) the diviner will determine the reason that a woman is barren and direct her as to what she must do bear children. It is the energy and power of the bush spirits that create and give life that are contacted by the diviner and directed to the woman. This well carved figure exhibits typical Baule concern with the aesthet
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Burkina Faso: Old and Rare Tribal used African Dogon Figure.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Burkina Faso: Rare and old Tribal used African Dogon Figure. Height: 36 cm. The 400.000 Dogon live 180 miles south of Timbuktu on the cliffs of Bandiagara, which dominate the plains for over 150 miles. They speak approximately 120 dialects, many of which are not mutually comprehensible. At first hunters, now on their small fields they cultivate millet, sorghum, wheat, and onion. The millet is stored in high quadrangular granaries around which they build their houses. Because of the difficult approach to these regions and the aridity of the climate, the Dogon have been isolated and hence were able to conserve their ancient religious habits and ways of making the necessary implements, their carvings. ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm. ... moreLiving mainly in the forested areas of south-west Nigeria. On both sides of the Niger River the Igbo number some ten million individuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found. The heads of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity. The lack of overall centralization among the Igbo-speaking peoples has been conducive to the development of a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The earliest sculpture known from Igboland is from the village of Ibo Ukwu. Where the grave of a man of distinction and a ritual store, dating
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Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Gabon Guinea African
Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon. Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.75 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, foot chipped with missing piece. Chips, scratches, Fang Byeri reliquary figure Gabon Guinea African Additional Information: This sitting male reliquary figure is carved in a Fang sculptural style shown in ... morea gesture of offering. A motif seen in other examples of Fang sculpture. The figure is covered by a black oily surface that was the result of palm oil and copal resin being applied to the figure. The heart shaped face, facial features and body shape locates the figure among the Ntumu, a northern Fang sub-group. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200.000, who stretch from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems and the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. Containers made of either bark or woven basketry were surmounted by sculpted figures known as eyema-o- byeri that guarded the remains of Fang ancestors(Fernandez 1975: 723-46) When not in actual use the sculpted figures were generally hidden from view
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Dogon Nommo Kneeling Figure African
Type of Object, Figure, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century. Dimensions, 13 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Old insect damage arrested. Chips and holes, Dogon Nommo Kneeling Figure. Additional Information: This female figure is shown in a kneeling position with her hands resting on her knees. The figure was ... moreextensively used and shows signs of good age. This is a classical Dogon figure which represent an ancestor or equally a Nommo. One of the eight primordial figures created by God. Such figures may have been placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest's shrine where offerings would have been made to infuse his with life force to assist humans on earth and to intercede with the deities. The encrusted patina is the proof of offerings made over time. It provide to the figure an ageless presence. Such figures reflect all the creativity and sculptural imagination of the Dogon artists and local blacksmiths. Recommended Reading: Griaule. M. Masques Dogon. 1963; DeMott, B. Dogon Masks.1979.Imperato, PJ.P. Dogon Cliff Dwellers. 1978; Ezra, K. Art of the Dogon. 1988; Laude's"AFRICAN ART OF THE DOGON. 69744* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They hav
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Fante Standing Female Figure Ghana African Art SALE Was $210
Title, Fante Standing Female Figure Ghana African Type of Object, Female Figure, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Fante, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 16.25 Inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good Damage/Repair, general wear, Additional Information: A Fante standing female figure holding her breast in one hand and her belly with the other hand. This figure shares certain stylistic traits with sculptures from other Akan peoples such as the Asante and the Bono. Her elaborate hairstyle has multiple fine braids aranged in a cap shape. The rings around the neck are shared by the Anyi and many other Akan peoples. The stance of the figure is typical of the Fante. Their neighbors have influenced Fante styles. The frontal stance. Narrow T-shaped nose and a very small chiseled mouth almost ... moreindistinguishable at the end of the chin and her hair style broken into a number of ridges all mark Baule influences however her stance and slightly elongated and ringed neck indicate Fante traits. The surface tells of extended use serving Fante ritual traditions. Such figures are a representation of ancestor or queen mother. Recommended Reading: Mato. D. âAspects: Akan Cultures in Ghanaâ. 2001. Cole. H.M. Ross, D. H. âThe Arts of Ghanaâ. 1978. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 69400* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have proble
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Kusu Standing Male Figure DR Congo African SALE Was $290
Title, Kusu or Kasongo Standing Male Figure DR Congo African, Type of Object, Sculpture. Figure, carving, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Kusu or Kasongo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Some insect damage on base. Dents, crack in base. Insect damage is arrested and does not detract from quality ... moreof the work. Additional Information: Carved with skill and imagination this male figure is identified to the Kusu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kusu sculptures are generally carved under the direction of the local priest. The Nganga. Sculpture may be commissioned by all but in order for the figure to be effective as a âpower figureâ it must meet certain criteria of quality and aesthetic expression. The characterization of this figure reflects a typical Songye male with hands resting on the stomach and wearing some form of a headdress and an elongated beard. Working within an established cannon of representation of power figures among the greater Katanga-Kasai region the sculptor has skillfully shaped the head and the extended chin and beard in such as manner to develop the sense of sculptural depth when viewed from the side by the undercutting of the head and face to the neck and body. The carving of the face. Eyes and nose are masterfully done. The chevrons on the surface and the seriated edges show the beard. Interestingly the hair style in the four chignons form indicate a possible connection with the Luba. Therefore this figure in addition
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Mende(?) Standing Female Figure Sierra Leone African SALE Was $370
Title, Mende Standing Female Figure, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches H. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Large cracks in head. Back and one arm, Old bug damage in the base, holes in base and legs, Additional Information: If truly Mende this figure should be a rare sculpture coming from this people ... moreknown for their masks. Statues from the Mende and their relatives. The Temne and Vai, are scarce and difficult to tell apart. Mende traits on this figure include the circular design arond the navel. The carver of this piece shows a fair amount of daring in his approach, with the breasts far down near the abdomen. The Mende are a Mande-speaking group, an indication that they originated to the north in the Sudan. Village life is governed by the"Poro, a men society, and the"Sande, a women society which is unique to the Mende. While Poro is practiced by many cultures up and down the coast, from Guinea to Cote d'Ivoire, the Sande has no parallels elsewhere. Such figures were used for healing. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 42408* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay
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TRIBAL ART AFRICAN OCEANIC GOOD OLD STANDING FIGURE
A OLD TRIBAL ART STANDING FIGURE WITH ABSTRACT FEATURES OCEANIC OR AFRICAN CULTURE UNKNOWN BUT NICE OLD FIGURE HEIGHT 27CM BIDDING STARTS £1 NO RESERVE. POSTAGE uk £5 WORLDWIDE £12
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Fang Byeri Figure Holding Bowl Miniature African
Title, Fang Byeri Figure Holding Bowl Miniature African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Beads, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Holes and chips, old insect damage arrested, Additional Information: This is a miniature version of large Fang reliquary figures.The sculpture and the worn patina add to the charm ... moreof this well carved figure. As some of the most powerful and best know sculptural forms emerging from Africa. Fang figures hold a prominent place in the history of African art. As reliquary guardians, Fang figures often appear as though they are slightly crouched with legs slightly bent or shown in a seated position with a narrow stick-like extension often reaching downwards from the buttocks. This latter posture enables the figures to perch on the edge of the ancestral reliquary known as a'byeri' with their legs hanging over the side. The byeri reliquary held the bones of ancestors and were venerated through annual ceremonies at which they were present in the form of the sculptures. Photographed as early as 1907 the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. 71706* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They
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African tribal Bamum, Cameroon beaded male figure
After many years of collecting and selling tribal art. I have amassed a large body of work and have now opened an Ebay gallery. With an artistic background, I feel I have a good eye for quality. The majority of this tribal art has been gathered from extensive searches throughout Europe and from the many contacts I have built up over the years. If you would like to enquire about areas of interest that you cannot see in the gallery. Please contact me. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent. I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. The Bamum kingdom is in the Cameroon. The country is in west central Africa. Bordered by Nigeria, Gabon and the Republic of Congo. The people work in various industries. Including agriculture, timber, roads and railways. Beads were precious in much of Africa ... moreand this is why they are associated with the wealthy and royalty. Here is a brightly coloured beaded male figure from the Cameroon. Circa mid to late 20 th century. The carved wooden figure is solid. This is covered in exquisitely detailed. Well executed bead work. There is some wear. But in general the condition is good. Measures- 57 centimetres/ 22.5 inches tall Weighs over 5 kilos(Image 12 includes a lighter to further illustrate the size of the figure) Please contact me if you require delivery costs to your location. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent, so, please understand, until I know the exact location, I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. Items can be sent worldwide. If not fully satisfied after receiving the tribal work purchased. I will offer a full refund, but the customer has to pay the return postage. Thank you. Please look at my other listings. Tribal Eye Gallery. Thank you.
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Mende Maternity Figure Sierra Leone Liberia African SALE Was $450
Title, Mende Mother and Child Figure, Type of Object, Figure, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone. Liberia, People, The Art of a Continent. by Prestel. Materials, Wood. Beads, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 38 x 7 inches, Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains. Many shallow cracks in places, Certificate of authenticity available! Additional Information: A large figure depicting a ... morestanding female holding a child on her back. The figure features details typical of the Mende style of sculpture. The surface shows some wear. Our example is a rare example of a Mende maternity figure. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 47596* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same cond
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AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GOOD OLD RARE YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
A NICE OLD TRIBAL ART YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE RARE TYPE WITH RED COLOUR AND BLUE DYE ON BODY HEIGHT 26CM POSTAGE uk £5 WORLDWIDE £10
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GothamGallery Fine African Art - Mali Dogon Ancestor Figure
Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Fine Old African Mali Dogon Ancestor Figure Inches: Height: 16 Inches Centimeters: Height: 40.5 Centimeters Measurement Sculpture Only Material: Wood. Libation Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Fair- Good Remarks: Highly stylized sculpture typical Dogon features encrusted dark patina Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Large age cracks, chips, worn areas, overall condition fair to good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The ... moreDogon people live on a large plateau. With most of the villages situated on cliffs to the north and the east. According to Dogon oral tradition, the tribe settled in this area between the 14th and the 15th centuries, after escaping from the Mande kingdom. Legend has it that a snake led them to the cliff at the southern end of the plateau, where they overwhelmed and usurped the local Tellem and Niongom populations. The Dogon livelihood is based on agriculture concentrated in fields at the edge of the cliff, where water is scarce, but enough for occasional irrigation. Dogon social and religious organizations are closely interlinked and out of these arose four principal cults which accounts for the richness and diversity of Dogon culture. Dogon art is extremely versatile, although common stylistic characteristics- such as a tendency towards stylization- are apparent on the statues. Dogon figures are predominantly associated with the ancestor cult. They are carved either for personal or family use or, if they commemorate the foundation of a community, are worshipped by the village. The artistic influence of Niongom and Tellem traditions on Dogon statues is apparent. The Niongo
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African/Congo Nkisi Nkondi (Nail Figure),ca 1880 - 1920
I am offering for sale an unusual African/Congo wooden Nkisi Nkondi or nail figure with glass eyes and a glass mid-section. Nail figures were constructed from the wood of sacred trees and were created to have a menacing appearance in order to protect the village. It measures 15” tall x 8” wide x 6” deep. The wood has a crack along the left side ofthe base just by the foot and there are chips here and there. However. None of these appear to compromise its stability. This is an old work of art, ca 1880 to 1920, that has endured the test of time and simply shows wear commensurate with its age.
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Yoruba Nigeria African Exceptional Antique Altarpiece of Figure with Animals
Superb old Nigerian Yoruba Royal altarpiece in great condition with a beautiful patina. Figure with a large crest headdress with a bird carved on top. Figure is leaning on what I believe is a slave(on its hands and knees) and holds a large animal by its horns. The piece is very interesting and meticulously carved from any angle. It has been in my small African art collection for decades. It is time for me to de-access a few pieces. 19" tall
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Pygmy Figure Big Head Cameroon African Miniature
Title, Pygmy Figure Big Head Cameroon African Miniature, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Cameroon, People, Pygmy, Materials, Wood. Cotton cloth? Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 8 inches x 3.25 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, dust. One foot cracked and repaired with glue, dent, Pygmy Figure Carving BIG HEAD Cameroon Additional Information: Pygmy carving. The face is reminiscent of Spielberg's E.T. Which is appropriate because there are legends of alien visits to the Pygmies. Hand twisted cord is around waist and neck. 71656* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending ... morea year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever comes first-then start another order. When you're ready. Just s
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Ligbe (Ligbi) Masked Male Figure African Lagoon SALE Was $790
Title, Ligbe(Ligbi) Masked Male Figure African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Ligbe or Ligbe. See also Djimini, Materials, wood. Cotton cloth, encrustation, pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 39.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips in places, stain in the back, Additional Information: An extraordinary sculpture of a standing male ... morefigure wearing a mask similar to the Do mask from the Ligbe people. There are masks carved around the figure's abdomen: one in front. One in the back, and one mask on each side.The carving is covered with encrustation and pigment. Traces of blue pigment can be seen on the surface. This"masked male figure" is an unusual example found, and one of the rare of its kind. Though the Ligbi people are predominately Islamic, masks with human faces or figures were used by the menâs Do society who appeared to dance at the funerals of Muslim holy men and the âId-Al-Firâ ceremonies to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The use and function of such figures are unclear. Ligbi people are a small group in the Ivory Coast who live in a cultural cross roads deriving influences from the people of the Western Sudan as well as their closer neighbors the Nafana. Hwela and Senufo. Though being heavily influenced by the neighboring Senufo in their art, the Ligbi people, have incorporated influences to their own identifiable style. Ligbi art is always confused with that of their neighbors including the Djimini and Senufo. Their masks are well-known compare to t
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Fang Byeri Figure In Seated Position Miniature African
Title, Fang Byeri Figure In Seated Position Miniature African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Beads, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Holes and chips, wear on nose, Additional Information: This is a miniature version of large Fang reliquary figures in seated position.The sculpture and the worn patina add to ... morethe charm of this well used miniature. As some of the most powerful and best know sculptural forms emerging from Africa. Fang figures hold a prominent place in the history of African art. As reliquary guardians, Fang figures often appear as though they are slightly crouched with legs slightly bent or shown in a seated position with a narrow stick-like extension often reaching downwards from the buttocks. This latter posture enables the figures to perch on the edge of the ancestral reliquary known as a'byeri' with their legs hanging over the side. The byeri reliquary held the bones of ancestors and were venerated through annual ceremonies at which they were present in the form of the sculptures. Photographed as early as 1907 the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. 71707* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial f
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Yoruba Dance Wand /Staff-Kneeling Figure Eshu on Top African
Title, Yoruba Dance Wand Or Staff-Kneeling Figure Eshu on Top African Type of Object, staff. Dance wand, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Blue indigo pigment Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Additional Information: A Yoruba staff decorated with a kneeling figure carrying rattle in each hand. And wearing a long chignon which identified with Eshu deity. Such staffs were used as dance wand during a ceremony dedicated to Eshu. This kneeling pose is a Yoruba position of offering and submission and a traditional representation of a typical religious devotee found on many shrines among the Yoruba of central and southern Nigeria. However. The large braid reaching over her back takes this figure to another level of symbolic representation. This figure is in fact ... moreEshu(Esu) A Yoruba male deity who is sometimes depicted as a female.This dualism is a reflection of Eshuâs ability to transcend normal human boundaries and to reflect the dynamic need of both sexes for procreation and life. Also known as Elegba. Eshu is the deity of the crossroads, one who confuses us or directs us to avoid dangers.He is the Yoruba deity who carries messages and offerings to the gods and is best known as the trickster god of their pantheon. Eshu(Esu) manipulates creative energies. Communicates with the gods, and embraces secret knowledge. Eshu can become invisible, appear in an instant, and mystify us by her actions or appearance. Elegba(Eshu) is known through a number of symbolic motifs-however the long hunterâs braid reflects the power and potency that Yoruba ascribe to long hair. 71816* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. Th
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Yoruba Beaded Maternity Group figure - Cosmetic Container African
Beads were signs of wealth and status for the Yoruba people in Nigeria. Many Yoruba sacred and secular objects were embellished with elaborate images and symbolic designs created by small glass beads. Exhibiting a wide diversity in size. Symbolism, intimacy and style, African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births. The prevelance of the maternity theme testifies to the importance of women and children to the continuity of each people. Offered today is a beaded Yoruba maternity group. I was told that this particular maternity figure was most likely a cosmetic holder. As you can see. The lid of the ... morecentral container comes off. This colorful beaded Yoruba family group features amother kneeling with 3 children-2 standing and one on her back. Mother is holding a bowl which was used as a cosmetic container; applying these afforded protection from evil spirits. This set is about 45-60 years old. according to previous owner) The approximate measurements of this group: 15 inches high-mother 7 inches high-standing children 8 inches wide Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of African history! It would be a great addition to your African artifact collection. Now for the business details. Payment by Paypal is due within 3 days of the close of the sale. I am sorry. But at this time, sales are to the contiguous/continental US only. Returns are not accepted unless I have grossly misrepresented an item. I am happy to combine shipping when possible. Thanks for your interest and good luck bidding!
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Rare CHAMBA Montol African Healing figure Nigeria, no reserve
I purchased this from an American African Gallery. Here is what they said: Early to mid 20th century Wood. Light brown patina, worn in spots from use. this is a female, supporting an elongated, waisted tru. accentuated navel and small breasts, flanked by long arms with shovel-like flattened hands, long neck cr.bowl shaped head with flattened chin, elclosed by half-circular ears, the facial statures re contoured by.grooves, with square eyes and round pupils flanking short nose, a flat mouth with deeply hollowed open. belonging to a men's society called"komtin" Figures of the Montol are quite rare and their style in not clo.defined. It varies from one carver to the other. sorry about the missing text. In my printout it ran off the page. Size: Height: 24" width: 7" depth: 7" 5 pounds Provenance- some of my items ... morehave solid provenance. Others like this do not. I will never make a claim a specific age or tribal usage unless I have iron-clad documentation(and as we all know even that can be false) Have you noticed some sellers here who have sold over 4000 items and have listed them all as"early 20th century? I acquired this several years ago from an estate sale- I have no other information. It is an outstanding example of African craftsmanship and artistry. Additional Information: I have paid quite a bit for my collection over the years but will set a low starting price and let you decide what they are worth to you. The low starting price is not an indication of low value. These pieces are beautiful. Quality collector’s items. Shipping: Domestic and International shipping- I am trying the eBay shipping calculator again. You pay only the actual shipping charge(no handling fee) If the amount displayed looks wrong it probably is. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I will gladly combine shipping to save you money on multiple items. International Customers Welcome: Please Note: customs charges as import duties. And/or taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These ch
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Dogon Mask with Carved Figure on Top Mali African
Title, Dogon Mask with Carved Figure on Top Mali African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood. Paint, Approximate Age, 20th Century last quarter, Dimensions, Height is 25 inches. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, broken arm of figure. Chips, shallow cracks, Additional Information: A 20th century mask from Dogon with its stylized human face surmounted by a standing female figure. This figure has its arms upraised in Tellem style(one arm is missing here) It represents an important ancestor. The oral tradition of the Dogon tells us that they originated on the west bank of the Niger River about 1000 years ago. They moved west at some point. Into parts of what is now Mossi territory in Burkina Faso, but chose to return east due to pressure to assimilate into the Mossi Kingdom. This time, ... morearound 1500, they found a place almost unreachable by invaders on horseback-the arid but imposing Bandiagara Cliffs. Here most of the Dogon have remained to this day, as one of Africa's most spiritual people. Dogon family dwellings, as well as their shrines and granaries, are constructed in a uniquely haunting way, leaving even the most jaded observer spellbound, in what can only be described as a"magic kingdom. The Dogon have taken the time-honored worship of ancestors to new heights, and their huge pantheon of astounding and colorful carvings reflect this. It is possible today for tourists and scholars to arrange masked dances for public view, but these dances are for entertainment only, and only a few of the art-forms are actually revealed. Ritually meaningful ceremonies are not shared with the public. The Dogon have even made their funerals a unique spectacle. Accompanied by the chanting of Binu priests, the body is reportedly lowered over the jagged cliffs into its final resting place, as dancers venerate the life of the deceased. Quite a way to enter the heavens! The important PBS series"Africa" did a beautiful segment on the Dogon and Fulani. Recommended
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ADAN ADA ADE GAN ADANGBE EWE Figure 7.8" African tribal art AFRICANISCHE KUNST
ADJA ADAN ADE ADA ADANGBE EWE ART TRIBAL PRIMITIF AFRICAIN ETHNOLOGIE 20cm S tatuette ADAN Figure d'autel ADA EWE Altar figure Ada EWE(Ghana) 20cm- 7.8" WOOD- FIBRE- PIGMENT Fétiche de l'ethnie Ada Adan. Ce personnage en bois léger. Est un objet rituel du culte vaudou utilisés par les Ewé de langue Adangbe/ Ada du Ghana, à la lisière du Togo. Ces statuettes représentent les diverses divinités liées à la chasse. Qui sont aussi communes aux Yoruba et Ewé. D'après les Adan. Ghana, bois, pigments. A combined shipping cost for many purchases. Un envoi groupé pour plusieurs achats. ADAN- ADA- GAN This is a very good old Adan figure from southeast Ghana/ Western Togo. A small tribe that neighbors the Ewe tribes of Ghana. In excellent condition the work is absolutely ... moreguaranteed authentic as described. Collection privée; Art nègre; Afrique Noire; Masque; Sculpture; Reliquaire; Objet rituel; Bois; Laiton; Perle de verre; Collectionneur; Histoire de l'art;Africaniste; Musée de l'Homme; Fang; Baoulé; Mindumu; Musée des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie Art primitif. Tribal, Art Africain, Gabon, EWE, MOBA, TOGO, sculpture; Cote d'ivoire,Gabon, Congo, senoufo,Dan, Baoulé, Gouro, African art; ethnology; museum collections; aesthetic, Art primitif, Dapper, Tribal, Art Africain, Afrikanische Kunst, Arte africano, Ewe, venavi, venovi,Afrique photographiques collection Musées France expositions Livres, objets art africain primitif premier masques statues Sculpture Dapper, quai branly Beaux livres BEAUX ARTS CIVILISATION Afrikanische Kunst, Arte africano, African art Aja, Bénin, Aka(Pygmées) Rép. Centrafricaine, Ashanti, Ghana, Attié, Côte d’Ivoire, Bambara(Bamana) Mali, Bamiléké(groupe) Cameroun, Bamoum, Cameroun, Baoulé, Côte d’Ivoire, Bembé, R.D. du Congo, Dagari, Ghana, Demba, R.D. du Congo, Douala, Cameroun, Fang, Gabon, Guinée équator
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Ashanti Female Figure Ghana Miniature African
Title, Ashanti(Asante) Female Figure Ghana African Miniature, Type of Object, carving, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Ashanti or Asante, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 8.25 inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Broken arm missing. Broken feet with missing pieces, crack along the torso, crack in leg, chipped breasts broke off, Additional Information: A standing Female figure from the Asante ... morepeople quite old. Among the Akan peoples of Ghana. Including the culturally related Kwahu, Fante and Asante, large and small figures such as this represent either an ancestor of a matrilineage or the âQueen Motherâ of a local chiefdom often placed in local shrines as an indication of a sacred royal presence. Sometimes they were identified as fertility figures, most likely associated to the fertility ritual and kept in a family shrine for protection. Priests and priestesses during rituals associated to their shrine will cover their bodies with white powder to celebrate the gods. Figures in shrines will also be covered with white clay to indicate their spirituality. Female representations are important in the Asante culture as the female ancestor or Queen-Mother is the center of familial and community life and the center of political life. Figures like this will receive offerings and gifts while on her shrine. The Asante Kingdom rose to power around the turn of the 18th Century. When a number of smaller Akan states fought collectively to achieve their freedom from the Denkyira. Asante legend holds that a golden stool descended from heaven to rest on the knees of
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Mangbetu Standing Male Figure with Stand DR Congo African Art
Title, Mangbetu standing Male Figure African Art, Type of Object, Carving. Sculpture, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Mangbetu, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, missing feet. Scrathes, scrapes, Additional Information: A standing male figure with markings across the body and a hairdo in the form of a big chignon typical ... moreof the Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mangbetu sculptures symbolize the ideal of male or female beauty. This beauty is translated by the hairstyle and by the geometric patterns and the body painting that are observed on the real individual in their personal appearance. Most of these figures portrayed existing people. The 40.000 Mangbetu are of Sudanese origin. They moved across the border into NE DRC several hundred years ago and live just south of the Zande and west of the Boa-two groups that also moved into the DRC from the Sudan. The Mangbetu are famous mostly for their clay mugs and musical instruments, with statues and other objects being rare. Most of their figural art is distinctive for the elongated heads-which is probably an influence from the ancient Egyptians that filtered south into the Sudan thousands of years ago. Mangbetu art is a royal art, so most objects that exist are elegant, refined, and of great beauty. For more information see Enid Schildkrout and Curtis A. Keim. AFRICAN REFLECTIONS ART FROM NORTHEASTERN ZAIRE. See also A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION by Cornet. I have examined this piece and agree with the desc
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Baule Female Divination Figure Ivory Coast African
Type of Object, Carving. Sculpture, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Pigment, encrusted materials, Approximate Age, mid twentieth century, Dimensions, Height: 13.75 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good, Damage/Repair, worn patina. Heavy encrustation, chipped breast, Baule Female Divination Figure. African encrusted Additional Information: An elegant Baule standing female figure with hands on the abdomen. Baule figurative statuary is some of the best known and most collected. Finely carved male and female figures ranging is size from 20 to 60 centimeters. Attention is focused upon the head with emphasis given to detailed face and neck scarification and elaborate coiffures. Baule figure sculptures fall into two categories. The first represents spirits of the wild(asie usu) that live in the bush beyond ... morevillage boundaries and the second are male and female figures that represent âspirit worldâ spouses for their owners. âOther world spousesâ, are kept in personal shrines where offerings are made to them and where they are close by their real world spouse. The figures reflect Baule ideals of beauty and aesthetics as the female(blolo bla) and male(blolo bian) figures exhibit youthful, well formed bodies and with much attention to details of hair and scarification as well as being dressed in what is considered fashionable and in recent times in European style clothing. The present figure ws used in the divination process. Diviners among the Baule. After having completed a long and complex process of becoming a fully qualified komien, would have figures carved for them to be used during the divination to serve as contacts with the spirits of the bush.There is evidence of libation and sacrificial offerings performed on this piece during rituals.The surface shows some place covered with encrustation. Recommended Reading: Vogel's BAULE-AFRICAN ART WESTERN EYES. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 006506* Al
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Baule Miniature Figure Custom Stand Cote d'Ivoire African
Title, Baule Miniature Figure Custom Stand Cote d'Ivoire African, Type of Object, Sculpture Miniature, Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8.5 inches with base, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, insect damage arrested to the back around neck. Chips, holes, cracks, Baule Miniature Figure on Stand Cote d'Ivoire African. Additional Information: ... moreDespite its small size. This figure is finely balanced, well-used. This figure was probably used as an ancestor figure or a spirit of other world. Baule carved figures such as this are generally known as waka sran. Meaning a'person of wood' Some sculptures were owned by diviners known as Komien, who could tell the future, cure illnesses as well as solving individual and local community problems. Figures such as this embody a number of symbolic elements as shrine figures; They are a place of residence for the spirit of the bush ready to be called upon by the diviner. Advised by the bush spirit(asye usu) the diviner will determine the reason of misfortune. Recommended Reading: P. L. Ravenhill: Baule Statuary Art: Meaning and Modernization. Institute for the Study of Human Issues, Working Paper 5(Philadelphia, 1980)S. M. Vogel: Beauty in the Eyes of the Baule: Aesthetics and Cultural Values, Institute for the Study of Human Issues, Working Paper 6(Philadelphia,1980)S. M. Vogel, Baule, African Art, Western Eyes. 1997. 71703* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay sinc
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Dogon Shrine Female Figure Standing African Art
Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 14.25 inches, Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear Additional Information: A Dogon standing female figure. Mouth with a labret, and a well worn surface. This figure, representation of a feminine ancestor nommo, was used in a woman's shrine. Such ... morefigures were also used to ensure fertility and a good pregnancy and to chase away malevolent forces. Dogon art is not a single fixed style as has been often characterized in discussions of their sculpture. For the age of Dogon art extends to the past as early as the 12th century and continues to be created in the present with a number of sub-styles measured against the core of an identifiable Dogon art and style. The Dogon interchange stylistic elements with neighboring groups producing an interesting hybridism in some of their interesting sub-styles. This sculpture reflects an influence that neighboring groups can have on the well defined core of Dogon sculpture. West of the Dogon heartland the Dogon interact with the other major art producing people of Mali, the Bamana(Bambara) These figures show the influence of the Mande speaking Bamana(the Dogon are Gur language speakers â different language, different cultures! in sculptural attributes well defined. These include a squared body, keel shaped head and âUâ- shaped ears. A Bamana blacksmith could easily have carved the figure. If truly a Dogon figure it represented an ancestor identified to an individua
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DOGON NOMMO FIGURE #1892 - For African Art Gallery
DOGON NOMMO FIGURE#1892 Tribe: Dogon. Country: Mali. Material: Wood. Size: 21.5" 54.6 cm) tall. Item: 1892 Condition: Good considering age. Note: Ex. Adkins Collection. The first Dogon primordial ancestors. Called Nommo, were bisexual water gods. They were created in heaven by the creator god Amma and descended from heaven to earth in an ark. The Nommo founded the eight Dogon lineages and introduced weaving, smithing, and agriculture to their human descendants. The 400.000 Dogon live 180 miles south of Timbuktu on the cliffs of Bandiagara, which dominate the plains for over 150 miles. They speak approximately 120 dialects, many of which are not mutually comprehensible. At first hunters, now on their small fields they cultivate millet, sorghum, wheat, and onion. The millet is stored in high quadrangular granaries around which they build ... moretheir houses. Because of the difficult approach to these regions and the aridity of the climate, the Dogon have been isolated and hence were able to conserve their ancient religious habits and ways of making the necessary implements, their carvings. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:25 PDT. Seller added the following information:
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Igbo mmo Maternity Figure, African Tribal Creations, Nigeria art Ibo spirit mask
An African Tribal Creations NO RESERVE AUCTION! Normal.dotm 0 0 1 155 884 Full Sail 7 1 1085 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Normal.dotm 0 0 1 199 1138 Full Sail 9 2 1397 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Normal.dotm 0 0 1 226 1293 Full Sail 10 2 1587 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false This auction is for an Igbo Maternity figure. The Igbo ethnic group inhabit a heavily forested region of south-western Nigeria. And subsist via farming, merchant trading, hunting, and fishing. As a society, the Igbo have a long established cultural hierarchy and are divided into some thirty three diverse subgroups, which at least in part explains the diversity of art found among them. Secret societies abound within the Igbo communities, and are responsible for change as well as tradition in the social and political life ... moreamong the people. As a collective people, they display a remarkable artistic diversity, shared among dozens and dozens of mask varieties, as well as an innumerable variation in figures. Instruments, doors, frames, and an abundance of other functional objects are also produced out of wood. The maternity figure itself is an extremely important form of art produced throughout much of the African continent. And a form of this figure can be found in the majority of art producing ethnic groups. Some are rendered as part animal, some strictly human. Some are produced as clear representations, some are highly abstract. They can be created as nothing more than effigies, or commissioned to relieve the plight of a childless marriage. They are generally carved from wood and cast in metal, but other medium have been historically noted. To the African woman, motherhood is the single most important role in life. Normal.dotm 0 0 1 65 374 Full Sail 3 1 459 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false The northern Igbo are well known for their mmo or maiden spirit masks. With less frequency. They also produce figures of the ancestral spirits as well, marked primarily with white(kaolin) pi
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CHOKWE FIGURE #2151 ~ For African Art Gallery
CHOKWE FIGURE#2151 Tribe: Chokwe. Country: Angola. Material: Wood. Size: 8" 20.32 cm) Tall. Item: 2151 Condition: Good. One million Chokwe have spread out over a wide area in the eastern Angola. Southern DRC and Zambia. The Chokwe history dates back to the 15th century, when a Lunda queen married a Luba prince Chibinda Ilunga. A significant member of the Lunda aristocracy so disapproved of the marriage that they migrated south to present-day Angola. Once settled, they founded several kingdoms, each headed by a god-king. Around 1860, following a major famine, the Chokwe people migrated back and settled in Angola, at the source of the Kwangi, Kasai and Lungwe rivers. The Chokwe are governed by a king called Mwana Ngana, who distributes hunting and cultivation areas. The male Mugonge and female Ukule societies regulate their social life. ... moreThey are vigorous and courageous hunters and agriculturists, who used formerly to engage in the slave trade. Their dynamic spirit is also reflected in their art. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Akan/Abron Standing Female Figure African Art
Title, Akan/Abron Standing Female Figure African Art, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Akan/Abron. See also Asante, Fante, and Baule, Materials, wood. Beads, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 15.5 inches. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, chipped hairstyle. Nipples, ear, and base, age cracks at the bottom of base, Additional Information: A female figure with jutting ... morebreasts and a prominent belly standing with elegance and graceful attitude. T his female figure may come from the Abron from Ghana. Her hairstyle. The facial features and the markings in the face and around the navel are the main traits found in the Lagoon region and among some of the Akan groups of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The details of the face include protruding eyes, strong nose, and prognathous mouth. The gesture of the female figure holding her big belly suggests a specific purpose possibly for use in a shrine context as a fertility figure. All these are suggestive of some Abron sculpture in the northern region of Ghana. The figure may also come from the Fante or their inland neighbors. The Asante and Baule where fertility figures are also common. However, Abron art is less known than that of the Asante, Fante and Baule. The Abron are a branch of the Akan people. The Abron participated in the foundation of the Ghana Kingdom in the 16th century. The now live in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. It is a population of almost a million individuals. They share the same culture with other Akan peoples. Fertility figures such as this are found among the Abron. I have examined this
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Lobi Couple Figure Thilkotina Erotic Rare African Art
Title, Lobi Couple Figure Thilkotina Erotic Rare African Art, Type of Object, ancestor figure Thilkotina, Country of Origin, Africa, People, Lobi, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 24.5 inches H. x 9.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Many splits/cracks and chips in places.Old insect damage arrested, large chips with missing pieces, traces of exposure to the elements, cracks ... morewith repairs, Additional Information: A wonderful and well used Lobi double figure depicted in sexual coupling or in graphic erotic play. This is an ancestor figure known as a Thilkotina sculpture destined to worship the ancestor. Figures intended for ancestor worship usually present elements oe attitude that reflect the power of the ancestors. Thus. Figures be carved in such sexual coupling position to associate the idea of fertility with the ancestor's power. As it is usually stressed, erotic art in Africa celebrates life, fertility and the attendant pleasures of sex and should not be seen to be either pornographic or voyeuristic. The opening to the back of the male figure were probably used to insert magic elements. This is an interesting piece that would be a good addition to any collection of African Art.The surface shows sign of extensive use and exposure to the elements. Erotic figures like this are very rare to find in the market. Spread across three countries. The Lobi today live in small villages in individual fort-like family compounds surrounded by cultivated fields. Within the walls of the compound family life includes the family head, his wives, married sons
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SUPERB DOGON 'BLACKSMITH' FIGURE #1856~ For African Art Gallery
by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites SUPERB DOGON'BLACKSMITH' FIGURE#1856 Tribe: Dogon. Country: Mali. Material: Wood. Libations. Size: 19" 48.26 cm) tell. Item: 1856 Condition: Good considering age. Note the age cracks in the images. Note: Ex. Adkins Collection. According to Dogon lore. The seventh nommo to descend from the heavens was the blacksmith, bringing with him the ancestors of the human beings, animals, grain and technology. The blacksmith robbed the heavenly workshops of a piece of sun in the form of live coals and incandescent iron and then dashed down the rainbow with his prize, his descent proceeding along a spiral path. Irritated by his theft, those nommos who had remained in the sky attacked the thief. Twice they hurled a firebrand at him, and twice the blacksmith warded it off with the skin of his elbows, ... morethus creating a shield that acquired the solar essence, having received a bit of the sun, so that fire could no longer prevail against it. So brutal was the impact of the blacksmith's landing on earth that the mace he carried in his arms and the anvil slung over his back smashed his sinuous limbs. Thus were created the joints- knees and elbows- which allow men to work and dance. Check out my! Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-02-12 at 15:18:48 PDT. Seller added the following information:
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Baule Standing Figure Hands Crossed At Back African 22 Inch
Type of Object, Carving. Figure, sculpture, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Baule, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches tall, Overall Condition, poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks and one side of face. Crack along one side of body through base, split and large chips in base, old insect damage in base, scuffs and wear, chip from back of head, Additional Information: This elegantly carved ... moremale figure comes from the Baule people of Ivory Coast well known for the quality and detail of their carving. Baule figure sculptures fall into two categories. The first represents the wild spirits(asie usu) that live in the bush beyond village boundaries and the second category are the male and female figures that represent âspirit worldâ spouses for their owners. Though representing bush spirits the asie usu are shown as wild spirits in beautiful bodies. These figures were used by trance diviners known as komien and were kept in a shrine in the divinerâs house where the spirit of the bush could inhabit or âsitâ on the figure. In addition to the idealized beauty of this figure other shrine objects are not carved and may be roughly carved figures, simple daubs of clay or pans filled with magical substances or roughly shaped figures. Diviners will perform in public where the spirit will possess them or will advise clients in private close by their shrine. Diviners will wear hats. As shown on this figure often with magical amulets attached to protect them. The joined animal horns carved in beautiful relief on the chest of the figure most likely
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Baule Female Figure with Pegs, Stool on Top African
Title, Baule Standing Female Figure with Pegs. Stool on Top African Type of Object, Shrine sculpture, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire(Ivory Coast) People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Beads, pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 16.5 inches Inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, minor splits in the head. Legs, and base, a piece of coiffure missing, old chips in the base, Additional Information: This finely carved female figure comes from the Baule people of Ivory Coast well known for the quality and detail of their carving. Exceptionally. This figure has the body marked with wooden pegs as those found on many figures from the Lagoon area. Besides these pegs and the fact that she holds an object(stool? on the top. All other details on this carving recall a Baule style. An interested piece showing some age with traces ... moreof use! Baule sculptures fall into two categories. The first represents the wild spirits(asie usu) that live in the bush beyond village boundaries and the second category are the figures that represent‘spirit world’ spouses for their owners. Though representing bush spirits the asie usu are shown as wild spirits in beautiful bodies. These figures were used by trance diviners known as komien and were kept in a shrine in the diviner’s house where the spirit of the bush could inhabit or metaphorically‘sit’ on the figure. In addition to the idealized beauty of this figure other shrine objects are not carved and may be simple daubs of clay or pans filled with magical substances or roughly shaped figures. In its ritual context, the figure would be covered with white pigment representing other worldliness or spirituality. Diviners will perform in public where the spirit will possess them or will advise clients in private close by their shrine. Attention is focused upon the head with emphasis given to the well-carved details of the face with arched eyebrows. Rounded forehead and well-shaped mouth. The figure is holding a well-carved stool with diamond and other patterns simil
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN LEGA OR INDONESIAN CARVED BONE FERTILITY FIGURE TRIBAL ART CONGO
AN ANTIQUE CARVED BONE FIGURE SHOWING A MAN AND WOMAN BACK TO BACK. I WOULD ASSUME THIS IS A PROBABLY A FERTILITY FIGURE? IT STANDS APPROX 7.6 INCHES OR 19.5 CMS TALL I THINK IT COMES FROM EITHER INDONESIA OR THE CONGO(LEGA) AND DATES TO THE EARLY C20TH/ MAYBE C19TH IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE IS A SMALL HOLE TO THE SIDE(PIC 8) I BELIEVE THIS WAS DONE DURING CARVING. IT IS MADE FROM ANIMAL BONE PROBABLY COW OR PIG. AN UNUSUAL PIECE OF TRIBAL ART PERFECT TO ADD TO THE COLLECTION.
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SUPERB OLD AFRICAN LEGA FERTILITY FIGURE
SUPERB OLD AFRICAN LEGA FERTILITY FIGURE HEIGHT 36CM OLD IRONWOOD CARVING WITH SIGNS WEAR AND USAGE I WOULD SAY LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY GREAT PATINA FITTING AGE SOLID HARDWOOD GOOD REPRESENTATIONS OF SCARIFICATION AND AN EXPLICIT RENDERING OF THE FEMALE GENITALIA A FINE COLLECTORS PIECE
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RARE VINTAGE MOST UNUSUAL AFRICAN CARVED 9 INCH BONE SKELETON FIGURE
Rare vintage Afican Carved Ox Bone Skeleton Figure Possibly Plaing A Musical Instrument. Size- 9 inches high. Comes as seen. Not sure what this figure was used for
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Songye Power Figure with Carved Horns DR Congo African
Title, Songye Power Figure with Carved Horns DR Congo African Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Fetish, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips, Additional Information: Power figures like this among the Songye are known as buanga while the same the figure is commonly called a âfetishâ ... morewhen placed in Western collections with misplaced implications. Whereas Songye buanga figures are dedicated to positive ends. Early Europeans visitors saw them as âfalse gods â feticios to the Portuguese so that today Westerners call them âfetishesâ! The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River in an area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange with the Hemba. Kuba, Tetela, Luluwa and especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits of ancestors, nature spirits, and where offerings and prayers are given. Recommended Reading: Cornet. J. A Survey of Zairian Art, North Carolina Museum of Art, 1978. Dunja Hersak, Songye Masks and sculpture figures. 1985 Neyt. F. Traditional Arts and History of Zaire, Louvain, 1981. 72137* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has receive
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RARE AFRICAN ANTIQUE BRONZE ARTIFACT FIGURE OF A TRIBAL HEAD 8" X 5"
RARE AFRICAN ANTIQUE BRONZE ARTIFACT FIGURE OF A TRIBAL HEAD 8" X 5" YOU ARE BIDDING ON A RARE AFRICAN ANTIQUE BRONZE ARTIFACT FIGURE OF A TRIBAL HEAD 8" X 5" IT WEIGHS OVER 2 1/2 POUNDS IT HAS SOME AGE CRACKS AND IS NICELY DETAILED. SEE THE PHOTOS AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. COLLECTIBLE-EXPRESS prefers PAYPAL payments. We will email you with details and an invoice immediately after the auction closes. Please confirm your purchase within 48 hrs. Please make payment within 5 days of auction closing. Please Note: We are required to collect N.Y. State sales tax on all sales to NY State residents. U.S. BUYERS: We ship via USPS calculated according to buyers zip code. United States Only. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: We ship Worldwide, and welcome overseas sales! International shipping rates vary from country to country. ... moreWe will determine the exact cost after close of auction. Please Note: Import duties. Taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We include full shipping insurance on ALL packages. In the rare event an item is damaged during shipment claims will be expedited as quickly as possible. Claim payment will be made immediately upon receipt from our carrier. Due to ebay misuse. 0(Zero) feedback bidders MUST contact us prior to bidding, or risk their bids being cancelled. All bids are contractual obligations and all bidders are obligated to honor their bids as contracts to buy the items involved. Payment not made within 6 days will be reported to eBay as a"non-paying" bidder. All antique and vintage items are sold"as is" Remember. The items we sell are antiques, and may have some anomalies that add to that uniqueness. We make every effort to accurately describe our merchandise. We are professional Estate Liquidators. Our recent finds include great antiques, fine art
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ANTIQUE SOUTH AFRICAN IRON WOOD CARVED 30" TRIBAL FIGURE TRIBAL WARRIOR
THIS IS A RARE ONE OF A KING PRIMITIVE CARVING FROM SOUTH AFERICA. BROUGHT BACK BY A MISSINARY IN THE 60'S. SIGNED LETTER WITH IT) THIS IS A MUSEUM QUALITY ITEM, NOT A PEACE MADE FOR TOURIST TRADE. STANDS JUST UNDER 31" TALL WEIGHT ABOUT 50 LBS, DOES NOT LOOK TO HAVE EVER BEEN CLEANED, HAS A GREAT NATURAL PATINA. LIKE MOST RELICS OF THIS AGE HAS A FEW MINOR SCUFFS/CRACKS THAT ARE TO BE EXPETED FOR THIS AGE PIECE. THE CARVING IS SYMBOLIC OF THE TRIBE OT TRIBAL MEMBER IN MANY WAYS. CARVED VERY ORNATELY(YOU CAN SEE THE MARKS FROM THE PRIMITIVE TOOLD USED) FROM 1 SOLID PIECE OF WOOD LOOKS TO BE IRON WOOD VERY HARD AND HEAVY. LOOKS TO BE A WARRIOR STANDING GUARD WITH SHIELD AND STAFE OR CLUB.WOULD MAKE A GREAT CENTER PIECE FOR ANY COLLECTION. BUYER PAYS 65.00 S&H& INS IN THE U.S NOTE* IF YOU HAVE LESS THEN 15 FEEDBACKS YOU MUST ... moreCONTACT US BEFORE YOU BID OR THE BID WILL BE CANCLED. TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS IS BEFORE YOU BID. THANKS ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN 5 DAY OF AUCTION CLOSE. IF THAT'S A PROBLEM EMAIL US FIRST. IF NOT ITEM WILL BE RELISTED. Consistently receives highest buyers' ratings Ships items quickly Has earned a track record of excellent service ONCE AGAIN U.S.P.S. HAS RAISED THERE RATES AS OF 4-19-11.Also EBAY HAS ADDED 9.2% COST TO THE SHIPPING CHARGES. so don.T blame the seller.so when you bid please take in account the s&h cost. S&H COST INC. POSTAGE. BOXES, PACKING, INSURANCE, TRACKING INFO, AND NEW EBAY SHIPPING FEE OF 9.2% ON ALL items SHIPPED. FREE SHIPPING THEY JUST RASE THERE PRICE DON,T BE FULLED IF YOU ARE BUYING MORE THEN ONE ITEM WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING. PLEASE WAIT FOR THE FINAL INVOICE FROM US. THE AUTO EBAY INVOICE WILL JUST KEEP ADDING S&H CHARGES. NOTE.ON MOST LURES UP TO 4 WILL BE SHIPPED FOR THE SAME AS ONE.OTHER ITEMS BY WEIGHT,PLEASE EMAIL WITH QUESTIONS, OR FOR COST OUT OF COUNTRY. ALL ITEMS ARE INSURED WITH TRACKING INFO.INCLUDED IN S&H OUR PAY PAL INFO About antiquesbyus: To protect your security. PayPal offers information on the status of this m
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Luba Maternity Figure DR Congo African
Title, Luba Maternity Figure DR Congo African, Type of Object, maternity. Carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. x 4.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, cracks in head. Child broken arm, mother's broken arm repaired with glue, chips, Additional Information: A female figure sittng on a stool with her child on her thighs. This figure comes from the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Elements that identify this figure with the Luba include general forms. Detailed facial features, and the ethnic marks such as the traditional hairstyle. But the theme of maternity is common to the Luba and related peoples such as the Zela and Songye(see Francois Neyt. LUBA.Made out of hard wood, these figures come in different ... moreseizes and stances. They may represent the spirit Vidye These spirits protect, rescue and assist the living. The spirits Vidye are honor in order to support the kingship or to guide the medium in the divination process. The Vidye spirits speak through the mouth of the figure. Such figures are also identified as a female ancestor spirit. Regarded as guarantors of the continuity of the lineage. It is through woman that the ancestor reveals himself anew in the child. Such figures were kept by a ritual specialist. Her wife or by chief's wife in special shrines dedicated to that spirit. For close similar examples and more information see: Francois Neyt. LUBA TO THE SOURCES OF THE ZAIRE, 1994-Mary Nooter Roberts and Allen F. Roberts. MEMORY. LUBA ART AND THE MAKING OF HISTORY, 1996*72087* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with
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AFRICAN SONGYE FIGURE - FINE RARE PIECE 21 1/2"
FINE OLD SONGYE FIGURE- 21 1/2" INC HORN- SOLID HEAVY HARDWOOD- WEAR COMENSURATE WITH AGE. SEE PHOTO OF REAR
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Baule Female Figure Ivory Coast African 31 Inch SALE Was $490
Title, Baule Standing Female Figure. African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Baule, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 31 inches height x 7.5 inches width x 7.5 inches depth, Overall Condition, Fair to good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack with trace of old insect damage in the base, Additional Information: A very nice carved female figure from the ... moreBaule people of Ivory Coast well known for the quality and detail of their carving. Interestingly this female figure has a carved beard-like around its face. Attention is focused upon the head with emphasis given to the well-carved details of the face with arched eyebrows. Rounded forehead and well-shaped mouth. This figure has traditional Baule patterns of scarification over its body. T he interesting play of the shape of the elegant body reflects the sculptorâs imagination and ability to play with forms in a style that is innovative and individual. She is burnished to a dark patina from much handling. This is a very fine figure that would be well placed in a collection. Baule figures fall into two categories. The first represents spirits of the wild(asie usu) that live in the bush beyond village boundaries, and the second are male and female figures that represent"spirit world" spouses for their owners. Our piece belongs to this second category. It is known as a blolo bla, wife spirit spouse. Spirit spouses are kept in personal shrines. Where offerings are made to them and where they are close by their real world spouse. The Baule people believe that people are
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Kusu Hemba Power Figure Magical Charge in Head on Stand African
Title, Kusu Hemba Power Figure Magical Charge in Head DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kusu. Strong Hemba influence, Materials, wood. Pigment, animal teeth? reed, encrustation, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 13.5 inches H. x 3.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks and chips in head. To the back, in torso, in base Additional Information: ... moreA delightful and well used half figure with its heart-shaped face and its stylized body with elegant curve and angles and a magical charge in head coming from the Kusu people who today live on the Savannah in the southeast region of the Democratic of Congo along the Lualaba River. Broken into a number of chiefdoms. Local Kusu styles of carving evolved sharing similarities but differing in details of sculpting and in the use of body marking and showing the strong influence of their Luba, Hemba and Songye neighbors in overall style.This particular sculpture shows a very strong Hemba influence. Figures with charges in head like on this example are common among the Kusu and rare The Hemba. Kusu power figures would have charges. Horns, or holes in either the abdomen or the head to contain the magic al elements/substances needed to energize the figure. Some are half figures, others are Janus or single standing figures. The magical material is sometimes wrapped in vegetable fiber and placed in the hole in the top of the head. As for the Luba, these power figures are commonly known as fetishes. They received offerings to protect their owners and prevent illness and cure children dis
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Yombe Power Figure Charge and Mirror Custom Stand African
Title, Yombe Power Figure with Charge and Mirror In Abdomen African, Type of Object, Power figure. Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo. People, Yombe, Materials, Wood. Mirror, chain, vegetal fibers, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 17.25 inches figure only; 19.25 inches with stand; Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, missing Head charge. Chipped mouth and nose, scratches ... morein places, loose base Yombe Power Figure with Charges Additional Information: A standing figure with charge in head and a carved box with mirror on the abdomen. The figure is wearing a skirt made out of vegetal fibers and a belt in the form of a metal chain. The facial features. The frontal stance of the head, and the general attitude of this object are typical of the Yombe style. Among the Yombe and their neighbors such as the Vili, figures like this belong to the category of power figures known as Nkisi and used for various ritual purposes. Figures among the Kongo and other people of the greater Kongo sub-groupings fall generally into a number of identifiable categories whose interpretation can vary and cross over as to function and meaning. Among the various Kongo groups sculpted figures represent elites and royals with a large number serving as power figures that would have magical materials attached. Sometimes. They would be covered with the familiar metal objects beaten into their surfaces which led to their being identified as ânail fetishesâ. These figures known as nkisi serve magical ends control and direct ambivalent spirits. Other Kongo figures serve
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SUPERB KONGO PFEMBA FERTILITY FIGURE #2150 ~ For African Art Gallery
SUPERB KONGO PFEMBA FERTILITY FIGURE#2150 Tribe: Kongo. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Wood. Size: 8" 20.32 cm) Tall. Item: 2150 Condition: Good. Some age cracks, see images. These Kongo maternity figures. Known as pfemba, are used in connection with womens fertility practices, instituted by a famous midwife. They are related to birth and death, both of which are viewed by the Kongo as transitional states. The maternal pose suggests ideal womanhood by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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afriquelle: PUNU Tribe Female Figure Gabon Central African Ancestral Statue
about afriqu'elle arts afriqu'elle arts began in Montreal. Quebec, Canada, as a one-woman operation(me) in 2000, and has since grown into a recognized source of authentic African tribal artefacts and collectibles. After a five-year hiatus, I've re-dedicated my days(And nights. And weekends. to seeking out the finest in authentic West& Central African tribal artefacts, home décor items, and textiles for local(Toronto) and on-line customers(and for myself- who are we kidding? My new showroom at 1217 St. Clair Avenue West(Lower Level) Near Dufferin Street, in West Toronto, is your own little piece of Africa in Toronto. Of course. You are welcome to visit& browse, and if you bring along this coupon. You'll receive a free gift just for coming! about this item Above. I've included this item's"vital statistics" ... moreBelow, I describe the catalogue as a whole. I've arranged my listings this way because I simply have too many pieces to spend an hour on each one. Crafting long, eloquent descriptions and personal biographies(although most of them deserve one) Instead, I've chosen to use high-quality pictures to speak the proverbial thousand words about each piece, and any exceptions to the general description of the catalogue are noted with the details specific to the relevant items. Some of the photos are professionally-taken, and others aren't; I apologize if the pictures I've taken myself aren't as pretty. about the catalogue Every item at afriqu'elle arts is authentic: hand-crafted in Cameroon. Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, or Democratic Republic of Congo(f. Zaire) from 100% natural, indigenous materials. Working directly with a diverse group of skilled and experienced artisans* enables us to ensure high-quality craftsmanship, contribute to local African economies, and consistently offer our customers the finest West& Central African imports at the best prices in Canada. Except tribal artefacts, which are often purchased from private colle
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Kenya Women Figure African Ebony Wood Carved Statue 1980
french- antic Gallery on eBay Kenya Women Figure African Ebony Wood Carved Statue 1980 Women statue in ebony carved made in Kenya during the 1980's. Perfect condition. 9" high. The shipping cost for US and Canada is 35$ with 6/10 days for delivery in priority with official delivery service"La Poste" Good luck and successful bidding! For our French-speaking friends: Statuette de femme en buste du Kenya. Sculpture indigène en ébène d'Afrique des 80's. Bel état. Hauteur 23 cm. All french-antic items come from France to you. Please don't hesitate to email us your questions and I will revert quickly Please make payment by Visa card Mastercard with our Securized SSL Payment transaction or with PayPal. Payment to be received within 10 days of the close of auction. Shipping and insurance costs to ... morebe paid by the buyer. All items are described as there are and are sold with a 15 days full refund GUARANTEE. All goods will be shipped the next working day after payment at our bank. See our other auctions on Our on line gallery click here
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Congo: Old Tribal used African Bakongo medicine and protection figure .
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Expressive african figure from the Bakongo. Congo, with a cavity for medicne in the back. Such small figures are used for personal protection and are often carried hidden. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 25 cm. ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm. Living mainly in the forested areas of south-west Nigeria. On both sides of the Niger River the Igbo number some ten million individuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found. The heads ... moreof families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity. The lack of overall centralization among the Igbo-speaking peoples has been conducive to the development of a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The earliest sculpture known from Igboland is from the village of Ibo Ukwu. Where the grave of a man of distinction and a ritual store, dating from the 9th century AD, contained both chased copper objects and elaborate castings of leaded bronze. Ibo sculpture is subject to rather strict rules: the figures are generally frontal, symmetrical, and upright, with legs slightly spread, arms held away from the body, and hands stretched forward, palms open. Proportions are true to
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Kenya Water Carrier Women Figure African Ebony Wood Carved Statue 1980
french- antic Gallery on eBay Kenya Water Carrier Women Figure African Ebony Wood Carved Statue 1980 Water carrier women of statues in ebony carved made in Kenya during the 1980's. It can be use as candlestick or lamp. Good condition achip on the neck. 17 3/8" high. The shipping cost for US and Canada is 35$ with 6/10 days for delivery in priority with official delivery service"La Poste" Good luck and successful bidding! For our French-speaking friends: Statuette de porteuse d'eau au Kenya. Sculpture indigène en ébène d'Afrique des 80's. Elle ferait un beau bougeoir ou un pied de Lampe. Bel état, accidents au col. Hauteur 44cm. All french-antic items come from France to you. Please don't hesitate to email us your questions and I will revert quickly Please make payment by Visa card Mastercard ... morewith our Securized SSL Payment transaction or with PayPal. Payment to be received within 10 days of the close of auction. Shipping and insurance costs to be paid by the buyer. All items are described as there are and are sold with a 15 days full refund GUARANTEE. All goods will be shipped the next working day after payment at our bank. See our other auctions on Our on line gallery click here
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AFRICAN carved MASK Figure ~ VINTAGE ~ BAMBARA MALI
I will be listing several Vintage African Artifacts over the next few days. Check out my! These are from an estate collection of a couple employeed by the state department. Travels took them to Africa in the 1950's and 1960's. Many of these items were antiques when they were purchased. A few of the listings will include note cards about their
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YAKA 'M'BWOOLO' YANUS FETISH PROTECTION FIGURE #2088 ~ For African Art Gallery
YAKA M'BWOOLO/ POWER JANUS FIGURE#2088 Tribe: Yaka. Country: DRC. Material: Wood. Rope, Cloth, Fetish material. Size: 14.5" 36.8 cm) tall. Condition: Excellent. Item# 2088 Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) This fetish figure(as called in older literature) or powere figure. Is attributed to the Yaka people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is figure that would generally be used by diviners in the healing and protection rituals they held. They were however used by individuals, families and entire villages too in the fight against evil, to destroy or weaken and evil spirits that were present, to help prevent and even cure sickness, to solidify contracts or agrrements between tribes people, and to repel bad deeds. The Yaka are and other African tribes are bound to a strange relationship with power figures. ... moreAs they can be an ally or an enemy. The negatives are, they can be used to invoke illness, to harm or to take revenge by those who have been wronged. They are normally used in this fashion against'witches' or'sorcerers' On a positive note, they are generally used as a form of protection from misfortune, to heal and to bring success. How these figures differ from ancestral figures is that they derive their power from ritual use and the addition of'power or fetish materials' The application and'charging' of the fetish material to the figure is carried out by a specialist, usually the diviner who will then initiate the figure for its intended use. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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African Wood Carved Female Dancer Figure
An African Wood Carved Female Dancer Figure. It is hand carved and made in Cuba. Its height is 11 inches.
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Wood Carved African Figure Statue Holding Spear
Wood Carved African Figure Statue Holding Spear PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR DESCRIPTION AND MORE PICTURES This looks to be in great condition. I see nothing wrong with it. This is about 13 1/2" tall. PLEASE NOTE: If shipping to Alaska. Hawaii, or Puerto Rico by UPS there will be an additional surcharge. If you need to make other payments arrangements besides Pay Pal please feel free to check out my About Me page for details. I GLADLY COMBINE SHIPPING SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT MY other items! AND SAVE. JUST CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT AND I'LL GET THE SHIPPING QUOTE FOR YOU IF PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE ITEM. I do charge a 1.00- 2.50 packing fee depending on how fragile the item is. This just helps with packaging supplies and gas. It is included in with the shipping quote. I DO NOT WASH MY ITEMS WHEN I GET THEM. IF MY DESCRIPTION ... moreSAYS MY ITEM NEEDS CLEANING THEN IT WILL NEED TO BE WASHED. NOTHING SEVERE I PROMISE. I DO NOT BUY EXTREMELY DIRTY ITEMS. MOSTLY IT WILL JUST BE DUSTY OR NEED TO WASHED IN THE DISHWASHER OR BY HAND. Payments are expected withing one week from item selling unless prior arrangements are made. I love to combine shipping but if more than one payment is made through Pay Pal then shipping WILL NOT be combined. Pay pal charges per payment and it just ends up costing me more. If you are still shopping just let me know. If other payment arrangements need to be made please feel free to contact me. SHIPPING I try to ship my items within 1 day of payment. Sometimes it might be a day or two longer. If it is I try to let you know. Everyone has things that happen in life that doesn't let them get done what they need to when they need to. I do send out notices when my items ship so you will know for sure. If you need an item right away please let me know. REFUNDS Refunds are only given within a 14 day period. Item must be returned exactly as recieved and a restocking fee of 5.00 will be charged. The only time a restocking fee won;t be charged is if I have misrepresented my item. Refunds
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Wooden African Statue-head of a tribal figure
This wooden statue is of unknown origin. It is stained a nice dark reddish color. The head and base appear to be one piece and there is a wire necklace around the neck. The base is 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" The entire piece measures 13-1/2" tall. In very good condition.
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SUPERB OLD AFRICAN BAKONGO FIGURE
SUPERB OLD AFRICAN BAKONGO FIGURE HEIGHT 22CM OLD IRONWOOD CARVING WITH STABLE CRACKS AND WEAR I WOULD SAY LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY GOOD PATINA FITTING AGE SOLID HARDWOOD A VERY FINE BAKONGO WORK
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Songye Power Figure Nkishi Congo African tribal fetish - no reserve
Nice small Songye power figure with the horn intact. The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River in an area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange with the Hemba. Kuba, Tetela, Luluwa and especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits of ancestors, nature spirits, and where offerings and prayers are given. Power figures among the Songye are known as buanga while the same figure is commonly called a âfetishâ when placed in Western collections with misplaced implications. Size: Height: 14" width: 3.5" depth: 4" Provenance- some of my items have solid provenance. ... moreOthers like this do not. I will never make a claim a specific age or tribal usage unless I have iron-clad documentation(and as we all know even that can be false) Have you noticed some sellers here who have sold over 4000 items and have listed them all as"early 20th century? It is an outstanding example of African craftsmanship and artistry. Additional Information: I have paid quite a bit for my collection over the years but will set a low starting price and let you decide what they are worth to you. The low starting price is not an indication of low value. These pieces are beautiful. Quality collector’s items. Shipping: Free Domestic shipping(USA) International- I am trying the eBay shipping calculator again. You pay only the actual shipping charge(no handling fee) If the amount displayed looks wrong it probably is. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I will gladly combine shipping to save you money on multiple items. International Customers Welcome: Please Note: customs charges as import duties. And/or taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. These charges(not additional shipping charges! ar
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The Congo Collection: Rare African Madagascar Sakalava Figure - Carving - Statue
This is a very rare Standing Malagasy Female Figure from the Sakalava People of Madagascar. The details and dimensions are as follows: Age: Approximately 80 Years- Circa 1935 Origin: Sakalava Peoples of Madagascar. Material: Wood. Dimensions: Height Overall: 35.4 inches. Width at Shoulders: 9.45 inches Width of Head: 8.66 inches. The statue has various age- Environment- and transportation-related defects. Reverse Side- entire left rear quadrant is missing from the hairline to the buttocks. The age-old fracture continues down the left rear of the leg. The break which resulted in the missing rear aspect of the statue is extremely old- it is not a recent break. There is a foot break(Right Front) which resulted from international and trans-oceanic transport two months ago. This is displayed in one of the pictures and is a recent break. Which ... moreI still chide myself for. But no matter how well I think I wrap these pieces for international transport, there seem to be pachyderms in the baggage areas of the airports I frequent. There are also slight age cracks in the back of the head and on the neck in the front. There is a fissure which runs through the center of the statue. Most likely once the core-area of the tree-trunk section- which this figure was carved from. Age cracks, extreme weatherization, breakage and missing extremities are common for Sakalava Figures. This is due to their continuous exposure to the elements: moisture, wind, salt air, and sun. Via the frontal view of this piece. The vertical strip missing from the posterior is not visible. Other than the foot fracture- the statue looks flawless from the front. The wood is extremely hard, very weathered and very heavy. These Sakalava figures in their own fashion remind me of Burmese. Cambodian and Laotian Buddhas- they are very often extremely weathered, with"faded" facial features and missing extremities- which does add to their artistic charm and romantic appeal. The Sakalava figures which are seen on the international market(albeit rarely) are
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ANTIQUE CARVED EBONY WOOD TRIBAL AFRICAN MAN CARRY BABY FIGURE SCULPTURE STATUE
Ladies and Gentlemen. We are pleased to offer this week, a rare antique carved ebony figurine of an African kneeling man carrying a baby on his back. Condition: very good; tiny hairlines in wood due to age. Measures: 6 ¾" tall Please. Scroll down for multiple pictures which form an integral part of the description. DELIVERY: very fast and safe shipment within EU and about 10 working days to other destinations. Item as described: Every item is clearly described in auction description. And accompanied with numerous detailed photos. All items are genuine, authentic and all original. Communication: We will answer to all your questions within 24 hours. Depending on time zone differences. Shipping time: We ship with Bulgarian Postal Service. Registered air-mail delivery. Delivery takes about 10-15 business day, after your payment clears ... morepaypal. WE SHIP ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY AFTER PAYMENT RECEIVED and CLEARED. Tracking information will be available on first/second business day after date of shipment. You will be informed via Ebay system once item ships. Shipping and handling charges: The shipping charges are based on Bulgarian Post international tariff. And calculated with the item's safety and securely packaging needs. Multiple orders will be calculated in one shipment to save our customers shipping taxes. THERE ARE NO HIDDEN SHIPPING CHARGES IMPOSED! Cases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please inform us ASAP and we will take IMMEDIATE actions to resolve your request. Normally. Refunds are provided. We will refund your money in FULL, and you must return the item in same condition as you receive it. Thanks for looking& happy bidding! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Songye Power Figure Half Figure Nkishi with Stand African
Title, Songye Power Figure Half Figure Nkishi Custom Stand African, Type of Object, Carving. Statue, miniature                                       Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, second half twentieth Century, Dimensions, 9.25 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair: Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our ... morelistings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old insect damage arrested. Holes, chips, Additional Information: A miniature Songye half figure with a cylindrical body and the well-known Songye facial features. The present figure has an hole in the head in which magical elements. A animal horn, or a metal was placed. These materials give the figure its powers. Many groups in the greater Congo area. And elsewhere, use art to meet the contingencies of everyday life through the activities of the local priest or diviner known as the Nganga. These individuals of great spiritual strength and inductive abilities use the rituals, secret formulae and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. Sculpture like this are known as Nkishi and often serve to divine the future, control one s destiny, and forestall evil-doers or to work magic and most importantly to gain the attention of the spirit world. Among the Songye and other Bantu language speakers, sculpture such as this Nkishi serves as the contact point between the spirits and the Nganga, it is where the ritual activity of the diviner meets spiritual pre
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Gurunsi Wala Standing Male Figure African SALE Was $250
Title, Gurunsi Wala Standing Male Figure Ghana Burkina Faso, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Ghana. Burkina Faso, People, Gurunsi see also Wala and Gan, Materials, Wood. Cowrie shells, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches, Overall Condition, fair: Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Broken feet. The figure does not stand! Additional Information: A strong sculpture carved in a dynamic style of the Gurunsi or Wala people. ... moreThe proportions of this figure are unbalanced. The legs are robust and short as well as the arms. The torso is longer than the head and the legs. The head stands on a short but strong neck. The face is characterized by the cowrie shells encrusted in the eyes. The triangular nose, and its protruding mouth with lips in the form of lozenge. The straight shoulders are dominated by a cylindrical torso showing navel and penis in relief. Little is known about the art of Gurunsi or Wala and the use and functions of this unusual figure is not known.Objects such as this come from the non-Muslim portion of the population and were probably used as ancestor figures for protection. They were also employed by ritual specialists and during divination process to determine the causes of illnesses. Personal misfortunes or simply to determine the potential of the future. The Wala live in the northwestern Ghana. They are a Mande-speaking people who are considered part the Gurunsi group. Though they are a small culture. Less than 200,000, they are widely scattered, with the bulk of their population found in Ghana. They live in family compounds with hundreds or more members. The development o
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Baule Figure Blo Bian Spirit Lover Spouse African SALE Was $250
Title, Baule Blo Bian Spirit Lover/Spouse Husband, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height: 19.5 Inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Cracks in neck. Breast, and arm, holes and chips from old insect damage, scratches, Additional Information: A Standing Male Figure identified as a âBlolo ... moreBianâ(Spirit Lover-husband of the other world) Coming from the Baule Ivory Coast This is a well carved piece made by a talented artist. These âspirit world spousesâ, are kept in personal shrines where offerings are made to them and where they are close by their real world spouse. As a âblolo bianâ. A husband of the other world, this figure reflects the Baule aesthetic of idealized beauty for the carving of the âmale spirit loverâ must be as beautiful in sculptural form as he is idealized in the âspirit worldâ. The figure does not need to be a photographic copy of the âspirit loverâ but must reflect Baule ideals of beauty of the figure in the prime of his life, physically mature neither too young nor too old but in a perfect and healthy state of being. Attention is focused upon the head with emphasis given to the well-carved details of the face with scarification on the cheeks, at the sides of the mouth, and cheeks and with other markings on the abdomen. The head is decorated with an elaborate and complex coiffure in an earlier style with a finely defined line separating the forehead from the h
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Bembe Male Figure DR Congo African Collection SDALE Was $390
Title, Bembe or Pre-Bembe Basikasingo Male Figure. DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Bembe or Pre-Bembe Basikasingo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17.75 inches H. x 6.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks in head. In shoulder, buttocks and in base encrustation worn off in small places, ... moreshallow cracks in many other places, Provenance: From an Old Oregon Collection. Additional Information: This classically carved male figure comes from the Bembe. Pre-Bembe or Basikasingo who are today settled in the eastern region of what is known currently as the Democratic Republic of Congo. This sculptural style was for an extended period identified as Bembe in the past. However recent scholarship has given itâs rightful identity as Basikasingo. They are found near Lake Tangyanika and the Lualaba River in a broad area intermixed with a number of other prominent art-producing peoples including the Lega, Bembe and especially the Boyo and Holoholo, with whom they share closely related carving styles. Carved figures known as âMiziâ are kept on family shrines by the Bassikassingo to depict ancestors who are venerated, and are petitioned for good fortune or to prevent or cure illnesses or bring luck to hunters. This well-aged figure demonstrates African carving at its best with great sculptural views from all sides and especially striking when viewed from the side. The stylized geometric face is defined by the refined facial features and zig-zag beard carvi
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Bamana Female Figure Jonyele Mali African SALE Was $95
Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Bamana, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 10.25 inches, Overall Condition, poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, dents. Chips, shallow cracks, old insect danage arrested, Bamana Female Figure Jonyele Mali Africa Additional Information: A standing Female figure from the Bamana of Mali. Figures such as this represent a beautiful ... moreyoung woman. A maiden. She is identified as being a"Jonyeleni" a member of the Jo society, a woman's and men's initiation society among the Bamana. Young women will carry sculptures such as this from village to village indicating that they are no longer children, but mature women ready and available for marriage. This takes place on a seven year cycle. These sculptures, carried by the young women, serve as paradigms of beauty and well being, reflecting the physical attributes of ideal beauty. This idealization of beauty is reflected in the firmness of the body, the pointed breasts, as well as the markings throughout the body. This figure also characterizes the essence of womanhood and of social cohesion that results from the order and structure of the Jo woman's society. The Jonyeleni figure represents the aesthetic ideal of youthful beauty allied to the characterization of an ideal society of order and structure. For wonderful examples and more information, see BAMANA-THE ART OF EXISTENCE IN MALI. Edited by Colleyn. 60867* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been s
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AFRICAN BONE FIGURE OF A HEAD CONTAINER
I AM NOT FAMILIAR WI TH THIS TYPE OF CARVING OR ITS ORIGIN IT IS AN AFRICAN BONE FIGURE OF A HEAD AND IT IS A CONTAINER OF SOME KIND IT HAS A SMALL CAVITY WITH A TOP COVER I HAVE THIS FIGURE FOR MANY YEARS AND RECENTLY THOUGHT OF SELLING IT. THE SIZE IS 8 INCHES TALL BY 2 1/2 THE STARTING BID IS 39.00 AND BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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Fine African Tribal Art BAULE Fertility Couple Figure Collectible
My Auctions* My Feedback* Add to Favorites* My Ebay Store* Fine African Tribal Art BAULE Fertility Couple Figure Collectible Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Fine African BAULE Fertility Couple Stunning Pieces*Exellent Patina*w/Base Dimension Female 18 1/2"H x 3 1/2"W x 4"D Male 17 1/2"H x 3 1/2"W x 4"D Wood-Beads Wood deterioration. Chips and scrapes, age cracks, overall condition good. Mid 20th Century FREE SHIPPING U.S. Baule figures can be among the most elegant and designed pieces in Africa. This interesting Maternity Couple are based upon a traditional Baule theme of life and fertility. Many show careful execution of face. Coiffure and scarification details, with refined forms but no loss of expressiveness and power. The quiet, dignified figures embody spirits from the other world. ... moreThey functioned as the home of a spirit to whom sacrifices were made and had to be placated with care. The Baule are one of the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted sculptural and masking traditions from their neighbors. The Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples. Receive my Email Newsletters for Great Discounts! Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Shipping& Payment We offer FREE SHIPPING as part of our commitment to FIVE STAR customer service. All items are carefully packed& shipped after payment received/cleared. unles
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Songye Standing Power Figure Nkishi Custom Stand DR Congo African
Title, Songye Power Figure Nkishi Custom Stand DR Congo African Type of Object, figure. Statue, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half Twentieth Century, Dimensions, 12 inches H. Overall Condition, Poor to fair, Damage/Repair, worn patina. Shallow cracks, chips, and dents in places, Additional Information: A well used Songye male figure. There are no addenda or magical elements attached to this figure and we can admire the fully Songye style with its cubist proportions and strong squares and lines rhythms. This figure has a strongly defined body and the well-known Songye jutting chin and geometric nose with the eyes sculpturally higher on the forehead. The age of the object can be seen in the wear of the surface through long use and the accumulation of offerings. ... moreThe surface on this piece shows it has been receiving offerings or sacrifices or ritual libations. Many groups in the greater Congo area. And elsewhere, use art to meet the contingencies of everyday life through the activities of the local priest or diviner known as the Nganga. These individuals of great spiritual strength and inductive abilities use the rituals, secret formulae and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. Sculpture like this are known as Nkishi and often serve to divine the future, control one s destiny, and forestall evil-doers or to work magic and most importantly to gain the attention of the spirit world. Among the Songye and other Bantu language speakers, sculpture such as this Nkishi serves as the contact point between the spirits and the Nganga, it is where the ritual activity of the diviner meets spiritual presence. Recommended Reading: Dunja Hersak. 1985, SONGYE MASKS AND SCULPTURE FIGURES. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 71938* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on
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Old African Art - a fine IGBO ancestor figure with nice used patina - NIGERIA
IGBO- NIGERIA mid XXè- 15.7" 40 cm Very hard and heavy wood FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop
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Old African Tribal Art - a fine LUBA ancestor figure with amazing patina ZAIRE
LUBA- ZAIRE mid XX- 8.3" 21 cm Very hard wood FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop:RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28e013%3F%3E%3A-13d210c1f6e-0xf4-
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BEAUTIFUL TALL AND OLD LIMBA FIGURE - ARTENEGRO Gallery with African Tribal Arts
TALL LIMBA FEMALE STATUE Please click on the pictures to see high definition photographs Ethnic group: Limba Country of origin: Sierra Leone Material: Wood Approximate age: Early- Mid 20th Century Dimensions: 87cm(34 inches) INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME BID WITH CONFIDENCE: 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments and make sure to see my other African art objects. Thank you for looking. David www.artenegro.com.
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Luba Standing Female Figure DR Congo African
Title, Luba Standing Female Figure. DR Congo, Africa, Type of Object, carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.75 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Chips, shallow cracks, Additional Information: A Luba standing female figure with hands resting on the abdomen. This representation of a female ancestor has been extensively ... moreused and shows some age. The Luba excel at the veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood. And much of their skillfully crafted artworks reflect this ideal It is through woman that the continuity of the clan is ensured. It is through woman that the ancestor reveals himself anew in the child" Neyt. F, 1994) The woman gives life and nourishes the community. In Holding her prominent belly she claims her privilege status as guarantor of fecundity and well-being for members of her society. The history of the Luba can be traced back at least 500 years. And they have dominated much of southern part of the Congo during most of this time span. At the height of their expansion their empire stretched east all the way to Lake Tanganyika. Luba Society is still a large culture, numbering about 1,000,000, and their influence remains significant. While there are dozens of art-producing peoples of Congolese origin who have contributed significantly to the recognition of Central African art, the Luba, along with their closely related neighbors the Hemba, are debatable the most important of them all, with many masterpieces scattered throughout the world. The world's greatest museums and
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Bronze Figure Nupe Tada Niger Nigeria African 21 Inch SALE Was $850
Title, Bronze figure after early figure from Nupe at Tada.�REPLICA, Type of Object, Bronze Sculpture? Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Nupe- Yoruba? Materials, Bronze/Copper  Alloy? Approximate Age, 20th century after 12-13th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H x 14 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Holes. Dents, and casting flaws in places, some oxidation on the surface, cracks to the bottom, ... moreAdditional Information: Near the Nupe village of Tada on the right bank of the Niger River close by the early Yoruba center of Oyo-Ile a bronze sculpture of a seated male similar to this was found dating back to the 12th or 13th century. This figure follows in the early tradition of skillful bronze casting first seen at Ife in the 12th century. This seated figure with a ringed neck. Its raised knee and a full abdomen is naturalistically rendered in a stylized replica wearing a skirt with a squared design patterns. The decorative pattern on the skirt as well as the bow at the side are similarly found on the seated figure from Tada. The pesent figure holds a carved horn in his left hand and the snake in his right hand. The facial features are classic Yoruba and similar to figures found in the wonderfully cast bronze memorial portraits found at Ife. It also is cast with the same care and detail as those early figures from early Ife. The large hole in the back of head was an opening necessary during the casting process. This figure is a replica after early Ife and reflects the skill of the contemporary Yoruba bronze caster. Additional Reading: Willett. F. Ife in the History of We
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Early Carved Timber African Idol Female Figure Possibly West African Fertility
Dealers& Collectors Know Our Reputation for Quality and Genuine Fine Pieces Displays Age Hand Ma de- Feet or Stand Missing 16 cm Tall 4.5 cm Wide Mid-Late 20th Century Barrington Collection Piece Displays Some Wear to Edges PAYPAL Credit Card Accepted for Regular Customers
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Lega Iginga Male Figure Armless DR Congo African SALE Was $490
Title, Lega Iginga Male Figure. Large and Armless DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 16 inches. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in head and back. Chips in places, Additional Information: A Lega standing male figure without arms known as Iginga figure and ... moreused by members of the Bwami Society. The figure shows evidence of use for an extensive period of time. The arts of the Lega(Warega) are well-known by collectors. And highly regarded for their naive, abstract appeal. The bulk of Lega artistic output is reserved for use by and for members of the"Bwami" Society. Figures representing humans, like this large"iginga, with or without arms are used in the higher levels of Bwami. Bwami is a complex organization consisting of multiple levels, and is open to both men and women. Bwami society forms the essential component of political, social, and religious life of the Lega. Within Bwami, artworks are used in conjunction with proverbs, anecdotes, and performances to form complex, layered metaphors which teach moral values. These figurines are often part of an initiation basket owned collectively by a clan, and used in the ritual display of objects in the Lutumbo Lwa Kindi ceremonies. For examples and more information see: Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION. Elisabeth L. Cameron, ART OF THE LEGA, UCLA, Los Angeles, 2001. Daniel Biebuyck. LA SCULPTURE DES LEGA, Galerie Helene& Philippe Leloop, Pa
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Idoma Ancestor Figure Nigeria African Art 59 inches
Title, Idoma Ancestor Figure Nigeria African Art 59 inches, Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Idoma, Materials, Wood. Twine, beads, pigments, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 59 inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks to the head. Along one side of figure, in one side of buttock; chips and dents, Additional Information: A finely-crafted female ... moreancestor from Nigeria. Her slender features replete with power, elegance, even pathos. Carefully mounted on a custom stand, she is an impressive and moving example of a fairly rare form. The primary output of the Idoma consists of white-faced masks which serve a variety of functions. Statues, when found, tend to be quite large, like our example. While statues often have the white faces associated with masks, the use of polychrome pigments is not unusual. The artworks of the Idoma primarily consist of masks with white. Kaolin-covered faces, and large statues with faces which resemble the masks. Pieces from central Nigeria are often very difficult to identify, since among the Igbo, Ibibio and Idoma there is an enormous overlapping of styles, and even on occasion artists from one group will craft masks for others. White-faced masks are used by the Idoma primarily for funerals, as the color represents death. Statues, when found, tend to be quite large, like our example. While statues often have the white faces associated with masks, the use of polychrome pigments is not unusual. The veneration and protective importance of ancestors is perhaps the most prominent aspect of Idoma cultur
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West African Carved Wood Colonial Figure – Colons Baule Stanley Statue
WEST AFRICAN COLONIAL FIGURE. C. early 20th century. The carved painted wood figure of a white man in a brown suit wearing a white bowl hat. 13-3/4 inches tall. I’ve even heard some people call these"Stanley Statues" A very impressive piece of Colonial African art. Provenance: From an old Manhattan collection.
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Superb African Yombe Kongo Maternity Fetish Figure
This is a Yombe carved maternity fetish from what is now the Republic of Kongo. It is outrageously graceful and so beautifully expressive of the ultimate offering of generosity shown through the lifting of a breast. The woman is kneeling and holding one breast up and forward. As if offering milk; in the other hand she is chewing on a medicinal plant. The teeny tiny teeth have been carved to look as though they have been filed into points. Tatoo markings are on all spiritual points on the body. The detail is very articulated and the form itself is very classical. I think it is a very special carving and have enjoyed it enormously and should you purchase it, I doubt you will be disappointed. It is approximately 70 years old. Size: 8.5 x 4 x 3" Hardwood
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Songye Power Figure Miniature with Prominent Belly African
Title, Songye Power Figure Miniature with Prominent Belly African, Type of Object, Carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th century/ last quarter, Dimensions, 6 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, crack in base to the front and the back. Dents, chips, Additional Information: A miniature Songye power figure with hands on a prominent belly. The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River. An area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits of ancestors, nature spirits and ... morewhere offerings and prayers are given.Among the Songye power figures known by them as buanga, and commonly called fetish figures, often have different materials attached to them including animal skins, nails, strips of metal, magical substances or whatever the owner specialist considers important to give the figure power to act. Among the Songye magical substances that load a figure with power are called bishimba. The specialist who uses the figure is known as an nganga, literally a specialist(doctor) who can cure, divine or direct magical power against others. Recommended Reading: Dunja Hersak. SONGYE MASKS AND FIGURE SCULPTURE. 71625* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure ou
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Dogon Kneeling Female Figure with raised Arm Nommo, Mali African
Title, Dogon Kneeling Female Figure with Raised Arm Nommo. Mali African Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood. Encrusted materials, Approximate Age, Mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 12.75 inches, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, wear and chips in places, Additional Information: A kneeling female figure with one raised arm. This figure comes from the Dogon of Mali. Kneeling is a position of supplication for the Dogon people.The figure depicts a male with a carved beard. The surface has encrusted patina and shows signs of extensive use. Beyond the obvious. The exact use of the piece cannot be known for sure. The Dogon use kneeling figures of nebulous sexuality for a variety of purposes, from effigies of their mythological founders, the"nommo, to ancestor figures, ... moreand shrine figures to promote success in childbirth or the harvest. The Dogon, numbering about 250,000, are one of most fascinating cultures in the world. They fled from the Mossi into southern Mali during the 15th century, settling on a breathtaking but remote plateau, known as the Bandiagara Cliffs. This isolation allowed their art to remain stylistically very pure, and as a result they have become a laboratory of sorts for ethnologists. They are a warm and hospitable people as well, much to the relief of all the scholars and journalists who have intruded upon them. Though they occasionally perform dances for the public, there are a limited number of art forms which they reveal, choosing to keep most of their rituals close to their hearts, and away from the cameras. Dogon beliefs and mythology are so complex that it takes a"griot" up to a week to recite them. Recommended Reading: See Laude's AFRICAN ART OF THE DOGON. 70572* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara,
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Vintage African Hand Carved Statue Figure Warrior Pregnant Woman Spiritual
3 African Figures ~Vintage~ skinny fertility/pregnant figure ~ made of wood ~ approx. 11.75" tall ~ unmarked warrior figure ~ made of wood& beaded ~ approx. 12.5" tall ~ unmarked cloth painted& wood stand figure ~ approx. 9.5" tall ~ marked handmade in zambia In very nice condition! shipping is $5.99 in the continental U.S.
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Dogon Shrine Figure on Stool Mali African Art SALE Was $190
Title, Dogon Shrine Figure on a Stool Mali. Africa Africa, Type of Object, Shrine Piece, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11.25 inches x 4 inches, Overall Condition, Poor.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks. Chips, and scratches in head, face, body, legs, seat, and base, wear, HEAVY! Additional Information: This old Dogon figure is sitting on a caryatid stool. ... moreAmong the Dogon figures like this are known as a representation of mythical and primordial beings called Nommo. Nommo are mythic ancestors to whom prayers are made to insure the well-being of the community. Among the Dogon of the Bandiagara escarpment near the Niger River in Mali. Art and mythology are often the same, sharing visual images whether carved or spoken of during their rituals. As with almost all Dogon art, its true meaning is shrouded in myth, an intuitive part of the Dogon soul.The Nommo are an integral part of Dogon mythology. The god Ammo mated with the earth, and gave birth to a pair of Nommo, bisexual beings, some predominantly male, some female. A ritual device such as this shrine piece is kept in the lineage elderâs house and is used during annual rites that take place during the winter solstice known as âgoruâ. The rough surface is the result of much ritual activity where offerings would be poured over the seated figure. For more information on the Dogon, see Laude's AFRICAN ART OF THE DOGON. The Dogon. Numbering about 250,000, are one of most remarkable cultures in the world. After many centuries of cultural isolation, Dogon art rema
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Igbo Half Figure Doll Nigeria African Miniature SALE Was $85
Type of Object, miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Igbo, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 6.5 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Stains, Igbo Half Figure Nigeria African Miniature Additional Information: a miniature of carved human head with long beck resting on a cylindrical base tentatively identified as a Igbo figure. Igbo are one of the small groups of ... moreNigeria who live near the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers. There are stylistic elements that identify it to any number of peoples located in a mixed region in the highlands along the great Niger River as it flows towards the Atlantic Ocean. This is an area of shared art styles and social or religious traditions with strong stylistic influences coming from any of the smaller ethnicities of the region including the Afo. Igala, Idoma or the larger and better-known neighbors to the south the Igbo. Not only are there identified styles but equally subs-styles that cross boundaries or meld individual styles into an amalgam. Yet, the specific purpose of the present object is unknown. 58624* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in c
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure On Stand Nigeria African SALE Was $250
Type of Object, Carving. Dolls Country of Origin, Nigeria People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, beads, Approximate Age, Last quarter20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, superficial crack. Chips, Additional Information: Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. For more information and wonderful examples, see AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC. By Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice ... moreabout which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by Cameron. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 009311* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have pro
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Kongo Nkondi Nkisi Fetish figure, African Tribal Creations, Congo, art, nail DRC
An African Tribal Creations gallery NO RESERVE AUCTION Normal.dotm 0 0 1 252 1441 Full Sail 12 2 1769 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false The Kongo people are distributed throughout the Zaire River Basin. From the modern day Republic of the Congo down through northern Angola. Unique to the Kongo's region are these'nkisi, carvings considered extremely powerful by the people, and even by British colonialists who ordered them destroyed when found, fearing that they could be an effective resistance to the colonization of Africa. These"fetishes" are adorned with nails, or blades of metal, and are the only figures in African art embellished in this way. The most feared of these figures. Were these, the Nkondi. Standing in a symbolic pose, and generally carrying an actual small spear(or two) which is generally gone by ... morethe time the figure leaves the continent, they bear a ferocious expression, intended to advertise their ferocious purpose. The Nkondi were used to locate and punish(in many cases this means destroy) wrong-doers, deal breakers, or those who inflict evil upon others through magic. They were also used as physical bonds to agreements made between people. Often if the agreement were to be broken, the slated punishment was death, which was intended to be carried out through magic by the Nkondi. Nkondi often feature a bowl shaped relief in the abdomen that would be filled with various'magic' substances(specific plants, eggs, and other natural materials) by a skilled holy man in order to activate the statue. After activating it, the Nkondi had to be'called to action' This was accomplished in a number of ways; by taunting it, singing to it, drives nails or blades into it, and by other means. In many cases, a mirror, or other covering was used to seal up the relief. These pieces gained real power when used because the people believed in their effectiveness. This petite piece stands in the common spear-throwing stance. The figure is made from a single piece of wood. Metal
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Chokwe Chief Figure Mwanangana Congo African
Title, Chokwe Chief Figure Mwanangana Congo African, Type of Object, statue. Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 18 inches x 6 inches x 5 inches. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Cracks in hairstyle. Torso, and base; chips, Additional Information: A strong sculpture depicting a standing male figure ... morewith an elaborate headdress like these worn by Chokwe chiefs. The present figure embodies the spirit of the ancestor and was probably used as the spirit of the ancestor evoked for multiple purposes. It is usually identified as the representation of the chief(Mwanangana) The Chokwe are made up of four sub-tribes. And live in Angola and the DR Congo, formerly Zaire. Chokwe art is well-known because of their face masks with deep lobes with coffee bean eyes, cruciform on forehead, scarification on cheeks, and pointed teeth use in the ceremonies of initiation and circumcision of young boys(Mukanda) Beside the masks, the Chokwe are also known because of their court art which includes carving figures such as this depicting Chibinda Ilunga, staffs, scepters, chairs or thrones, and other insignia of authority and office, and also for their variety of objects associated to the divination. Among other historical character represented in the art of the Chokwe is the figure of Ruej(Lueji) the queen of Lunda people, the chief, Mwanangana, the wives and sisters of the chief. All these figures are considered to embody the ancestor spirits whose role is to protect the living. These figures are u
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Signed Milo African Giraffe Bronze Sculpture Figure Statue Wild Animal Figurine
79_dollar_bargains- Store Maintained By: eBayUserID} Signed Milo African Giraffe Bronze Sculpture Figure Statue Wild Animal Figurine Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 11" x Width 6" Marble Dimensions: 6" X 3" Height without base: 10" Weight: 8 LBS Inventory 99DW0452799 In this sculpture a mother giraffe towers over a tree. A giraffe's pregnancy is quite unique. Her pregnancy can last up until 460 days. Within a few hours of being born. Calves can run. Unlike some other females of the wild. The giraffe watches over her young protectively. As the mother in this sculpture is doing. The young can fall prey to lions. Leopards, spotted hyenas, and wild dogs. It has been speculated that their characteristic spotted pattern provides a certain degree of camouflage. ... moreIn this sculpture those popular spots were replaced with jewels. The giraffe stretches his neck upwards as if asking for a kiss. She bends her neck slightly to look down at him. They are a gold patina and mounted on a marble base. This sculpture was made from the highest quality of bronze and is signed Milo. Most of our items are shipped via USPS(United States Postal Service) mail or UPS. Most orders are shipped within 24-48 hours of purchase. Please be aware that not all items are available for USPS shipping due to size and weight. We do ship to Hawaii. Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO/AE, and U.S. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. Please contact us before making any purchases in these areas. For Non-USA customers, you may be responsible for all duty, tax, brokerage fees that may be due upon delivery(shipping costs cover freight charges only)We also ship internationally. Please refer to the"Shipping& Handling" chart for the rates for each area. Payment for your purchase is expected within 10 days of the closing of the item's auction. Unpaid auction wins will be forfeited after 7 days.We accept Paypal and all Major Credit Cards(
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