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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Songye Power Figure Nkishi Custom Stand DR Congo African Type of Object, figure. Statue, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, ... moreSongye, 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. The 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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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States Although the majority of Bozo people are Muslims, they also retain various animist traditions. The Bozo have a special reverence for the bull, which serves ... moreas their animal totem. The bull's body symbolizes the Niger River, while its horns represent the Bozo fishing pirogues, which are traditional dugout canoes uséd for fishing.
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$46.85 Shipping Location: Barto, United States An impressive sculpture and statue, this collectable piece is perfect for those interested in antiques and ethnographic art. Don't miss out on the opportunity ... moreto own this beautiful piece of African art.
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$49.85 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Title, Ngbaka Ngbandi Standing Figure Nabo DR Congo African, Type of Object, Sculpture. Carving, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, ... moreNgbaka or Ngbandi, Materials, Wood. Pigment. Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 3.5 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, several cracks in the back. Chips in places Additional Information: This figure comes from the culturally dynamic northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo along the river systems feeding the great Congo River. Especially from the Ngbaka or Ngbandi. This is a well-carved figure with painted lines on the body, a serene face and frontal scarification typical of the Ngbaka-Ngbandi style. The Ngbaka moved into the area inhabited by the Ngbandi in an area bounded by the Ubangi and Lualaba River systems and as a result both groups share sculpture forms and the details of scarification that often leads to some confusion as to the attribution of their sculpture. Ngbaka use anthropomorphic figures. Generally in pairs, to represent mythological and distant family founders known as Seto a male and Nabo his wife that are kept on family shrines. Ngbaka figures take their red color from being washed in palm oil and red tukula powder made from tree bark. The facial features are divided by a vertical line of scarification that in other figures extends onto the lower body. The shaping of the details of the body are truly a study and sculptural inventiveness. Recommended Reading: Burssens. H. Les Peuplades de l'Entre Congo-Ubangi(Ngbandi,Ngbaka, Mbandj, Ngombe, et gens d eau) 1958.
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$14.85 Shipping Location: Glenview, United States Fresh from a fine Northshore estate! Moba protective fetish figure from Togo. Mounted on a nicely figured wooden base. Measures 10.5in overall, 8.75in ... morefetish only. Including original purchase receipt from Les Primitifs Galerie Ltd in Chicago dated 1991. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with typical signs of aging you’d expect. .
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Free Shipping Location: Quakertown, United States Rare antique cast bronze figural relief. Made by the Dogon in Mali. Piece has a wonderful, very old encrusted patina on it and could date the piece to ... moreat least the 19th century and maybe even much older. 5” H x 4 1/4” W. A very unique image: It appears to be a head looking out of a decorative wall, with hands hanging from a bar, and a small, round base with holes at the sides to attach to something, not in the right place to hang to wear) It probably was some type of shrine piece(see below) Bronze casting has a long history in Africa. Going back to the 14th or 15th century, and culminating in the beautiful bronze wall plaques in Benin that record the images of the warriors that fought in the service of the Oba, King of Benin. I was told by an African friend that many of the wonderful Dogon bronze pieces in the collection I was recently able to buy, had various meanings for the individuals who owned them. They would have been taken into the“society house” similar to a meeting place, church, shrine) and used for various rituals including those ceremonies conducted by a“healer” or for funerary events. gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566)
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$43.99 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States They are frustrated partners left behind in the world of the spirits when people are born into this world. Each man and woman is believed to have a spirit ... moredouble or spouse that resides in the other world.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Tabwa Standing Female Figure DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, wood, Approximate ... moreAge, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to 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, cracks in head. In torso, and in base; chips, Provenance: From an old Oregon collection. Additional Information: This well carved figure of a woman is beautify carved with a subtle expression and composed stance with short straight legs. This is a typical Tabwa figure and would stand dramatically in a collection. Tabwa figures represent ancestors who were to assist in daily activities and during the hunt. Tabwa art is both a symbol and an aesthetic statement as the figures are often elaborately scarified in a fashion known among them until the middle of the twentieth century. The distinctive facial scarification consisting of a number of lines along the sides of the face and along the forehead and abdomen were the means whereby Tabwa identified themselves to localities and social status. They are also a high form of body art or ornamentation. Elaborate and attractive patterns and designs were worked into the skin according to the Tabwa concept of kulemba that reflect aesthetics. Social membership and the abstract idea of order upon the chaos of nature. It demonstrates that a person becomes a complete adult when they are properly inscribed with the appropriate scars. These patterns and designs are collectively known as vindala and will represent one s advancement through life and within Tabwa society. Distinctive hairstyles among Tabwa men reflect
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel Accompanying The Cult Figure Of Ancestors Amongst The Mbete Are Sculpted Figures With A Unique Characteristic - A Back Depicting... Braids Figures Styled ... moreIn A Quadruple Crest Emphasize The Stocky Individual Wearing Them,.
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$82.43 Shipping Location: Milford, United States A link chain is used as reins by the warrior and fall to the right and left of his legs. The horseman lifts a spear over his right shoulder, poised to ... morethrow it forward. The horse, in a fairly exaggerated fashion reels upwards onto his hind legs, as if startled by an unseen adversary, prompting the rider to lift and ready his spear to throw.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Due to their remote location in rocky hills and savanna lands, the Mumuye were isolated until the late 1950s, resulting in limited knowledge about their ... moreculture. However, their unique wooden statues, discovered in 1968, have gained recognition for their distinctive elongated body features.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Cleveland, United States These rare and fasinating reliquary figures are always in male/female pairs. This is the female: I am selling the male concurrently on eBay- please check ... moremy other items. The Ambete are part of the same group asthe Kota and the Punu and share with them a cult surrounding ancestral bones. Their reliquary figuresnare particulary interesting. They are quite large. Columnar in shape and have a hatch at the back. It is sometime claimed that bones were kept in this compartment. In all the examples I have seen, the space available is much smaller than the reliquaries used by the Fang, Kota, etc. I am inclined to think that apart from from some fragments, the compartment was chiefly intended to receive bilongo- magical substances to keep the guardian powerful- rather than human remains. Interestingly. The hatches of these two examples contain a large clam shell, fastened in place with a nail and set in a bed of raffia, apparently a fetish object, leaving little room for anything else. The figures are quite large at 29" and wear necklaces of seeds. The eyes are made of cowrie shells. The faces are exremely distinctive. Lozenge-shaped with a central brow beneath which are smallish, fierce features designed to scare away potential thieves of the precious bones. Rows of teeth give the mouth bite. This is a rare and powerful figure. Seldom offered for sale.
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$8.45 Shipping Location: Denham Springs, United States Vintage African Tribal Figure Carved Wood Wall Sculpture made of One piece of Wood. Very old with some Fading on color and pealing small area like below ... moreher center female eyes but in reasonable condition with 3 figures: a Tribal Symbolic Female at the center, a Bird at the top, and a Sitting Female whole figure at the Bottom. won it From Auction with many bidders Measurement: Height: 32" Width: 7 1/2" Honestly I really enjoy it hanging on my Wall and Only sell it with reasonable price! PayPal only Please! SAME DAY SHIPPING! please note that I am not affiliated or represent any of the Brands I am listing on eBay. And always say my items must be an authentic just because purchased from Major Department Stores and can be proved upon buyers and Rights owners request! I am an honest seller who does the best to accurately describe the items as possible. Please only bid if you are an honest bidder who follow and respect eBay rules! You will receive the exact item as you see on my listing. Please ask as much as questions you may have prior your bidding. to avoid any return which will cost you Return policy: 1-Buyers must notify seller and return item within 14 days of delivery date. 2-Buyers pay for return shipping cost and provide tracking confirmation number. 3-Items must be returned unused in original condition with all tags. Gift Receipt intact. 4-Refund will be issued in 24 hours of safe and exact condition of the receipt item and adherence to return policy. I am committed to provide you the best customer service Your Positive feedback is so important for me! Please contact me first if in case anything wrong. And allow me to fix it the way make you happy! Ha pp y Sho pp ing
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States They are painted in bright colors or they are polished with plant-based paints. A wonderful gift or addition to your collection.
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$11.60 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Lega People. CATALOGUE NOTE.
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$28.14 Shipping Location: Aptos, United States Late 19th Century or early 20th Century. Embedded in the man's belly is a receptacle with a glass window, which traditionally contains magical, ritual ... moreingredients intended to promote good fortune and a healthy life.
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$43.00 Shipping Location: Wayland, United States Made from one piece of strong African wood.
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$45.30 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States SMALL FEMALE SENUFO TUGUBELE FIGURE. WOOD. BROWN PATINA. CARVED WITH BRACELETS. MISSING PARTS. HEIGHT: 22cm( ca. 8.6 inch)
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Free Shipping Location: Barrington, United States They were used in an ancestor cult known as 'bwete' where the baskets were placed in temples in a village. Superb African Kota/Bokota Bronze brass/wood ... moresculpture from Gabon. Carved Wood base with brass sheets, copper wire and natural plaster.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States They are painted in bright colors or they are polished with plant-based paints. A wonderful gift or addition to your collection.
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$34.95 Shipping Location: Washington, United States SUPERB OLD AFRICAN BENIN NIGERIA BRONZE FIGURE OF A KING/ SOLDIER MEASURES: 7" H BY 3" 1/4 W A MUST FOR ANYONE'S COLLECTION DO NOT MISS ... moreIT THANKS
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Alameda, United States In very good condition 19th century Yourba bronze cast over iron rod Ogboni stave or staff figure that resembles Onile the owner of the earth. Measures ... more3.1/4" long x 1.1/6" wide x .3/4" deep. Please view all photos with care. See images with ruler for scale.
$18.60 Shipping Location: Antioch, United States A large, charming Lobi figure. Carved from a dense, heavy hardwood, the figure measures 14.5” tall.Losses to feet, small crack on the face.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The Zaramo people, also referred to as Dzalamo or Saramo, are an East African ethnic group found along the coast of Tanzania, particularly in its Pwani ... moreRegion.
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$33.74 Shipping Location: Neptune, United States The piece is an original creation and is part of the Antiques, Ethnographic, African, Sculptures & Statues categories. The sculpture's material is wood, ... moreand it is attributed to the TANGANYIKA tribe.
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$9.43 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States It was made by the Yoruba Peoples of Nigeria. The piece is made of a bronze alloy and decorated with a pattern of X's and dots. There are over 50 pieces ... morewith a focus on ceremonial, ritual and spiritual tools and also a collection of West African currency manilla bracelets.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Paris I, France The Yoruba people have one of the highest rates of twin births globally, which bestows upon twins a revered status as extraordinary beings. Typically, ... moreere ibeji portray their subjects with mature adult features, often adorned with elaborate hairdos colored in blue and dressed in robes embellished with pearls.
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$40.00 Shipping Location: Concord, United States this is a very nice antique carved wooden statue. It looks to be quite old judging by the patina and overall carving quality. Came from a big time African ... moreAntique collector from San Francisco he only collected real and high quality pieces.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Baltimore, United States Male and female couple, each missing a foot. Nicely detailed with patterned fabric, jewelry, hair stile, and facial features.
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$140.20 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Title, Dogon Standing Female Figure Nommo Mali African Type of Object, figure, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, wood. pigment, Approximate ... moreAge, 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 to 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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Free Shipping Location: Escanaba, United States This lot of three wooden figurines is a beautiful addition to any collection. Each figure stands at 6 inches tall and is hand-carved by a skilled artisan. ... moreThe brown female is missing a part of her hand. The intricate details on the figurines showcase the craftsmanship of the Zulu tribe, and each piece is unique. The figures are adorned with metal jewelry, adding a touch of elegance to the already stunning sculptures. These pieces are original and authentic, making them a valuable addition to any ethnographic or antique collection. Free US Shipping.
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$25.25 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States An Old Tabwa Figure ~ A fine old Tabwa ancestor figure from the DRC ~ formerly Zaire measuring 8 3/4" in height(9 1/2" with stand) Ancestor ... morefigures were used as prestige objects asserting the authority of the chief. These figures were placed in shrines dedicated to ancestral powers. Take time to visit our Ebay Store! Excellent. Secure packaging and professional courtesy for all transactions. andale andalesell. Payment Options: PayPal Shipping Options: Domestic shipping: Fixed Shipping Charges. International shipping: Fixed Shipping Charges. Shipping Carrier Domestic International Shipping Locations Usps Priority $24.00- Usps Priority Intl- $55.00 Worldwide I will ship to: United States. Worldwide a pretty image. templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Vendio provides powerful selling automation for sellers of all sizes.
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$15.88 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Very old and lightweight.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States The Ibibio actively resisted colonial invasions, and it was not until after the end of World War I that the British were able to gain a strong foothold ... morein the region. Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads Brick Red Africa.
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$14.06 Shipping Location: Henderson, United States Hand carved wooden sculptures. Very interesting.
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$8.60 Shipping Location: Punta Gorda, United States This African Ebony Wood Statue features thin figures that were hand-carved to create a beautiful piece of folk art. The statue stands at 14 inches tall ... moreand is made of high-quality wood material.
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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States Bembe African art refers to the art produced by the Bembe people, an ethnic group located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Burundi. ... moreThe Bembe have a rich artistic tradition that includes sculpture, mask-making, and other forms of visual art.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Condition: Good overall. Tribal repair, some damage. Size: Approx 16" high. Yombe Phemba Figure( Congo) Beautiful maturnity figures such as this ... moreare also part of the nkisi group and represent pleas to the ancestral spirits for help in conceiving a child. These figures. Called phemba. Were especially relavant to women who had lost a child or whose pregnancy had ended in a miscarriage. Although there is a degree of stylization. They are touchingly realistic. This is a lovely example. The square base is a common feature. As are many of the personal details, such as a rope tied around the breasts, the jewellery and the headdress, a sign of high status. The teeth are shown filed, a procedure designed to enhance the erotic beauty of women. This is a genuine phemba figure probably around 35- 50 years old. It has been regularly rubbed with palm- oil and has a characteristic of oxidized oil. There is damage to the base and cracks in the body have been filled with tree resin. Used for tribal repairs. This is a lovely old object with a quality of quiet pleading that is very touching. A very fine Kongo phemba figure.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Yaka fetish statue very well done with its snub nose and bulging eyes. Two bundles filled with magical substances are bound on both sides of the body.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States YORUBA IBEJI TWIN SET WITH BEADED COATS#2423 Tribe: Yoruba Country: Nigeria. Material: Wood. Pigment, cloth, beads, metal. Size: 12" 30.48 cm) Long. ... moreItem: 2423 Condition: Used. Good.see images) The Yoruba are known for their extraordinarily high rate of multiple births and one of the highest in the world as regards twin birth. At one point in the past twins known as Ibeji. Were thought by the Yoruba to be evil and were quickly killed as they were considered to be monsters and abnormal. However, a cult of twins developed in which the twins were now seen to be minor deities who blessed their families with good fortune. The death of either of the twins or both is thought to be calamitous for the family that must be remedied by appeasing the soul of the deceased child through the carving of a figure put in the care of the mother who will treat the small wooden figure as though it were the deceased twin and alive. Ere ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red and blue beads as worn by this old figure around the waist. Wrists or neck and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair. Ere ibeji are carved as small children with adult attributes as to sex, breasts and hairstyles and as a result they are fixed in time as adults. 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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$25.00 Shipping Location: San Diego, United States Thomas McNemar, USA Collection number 4102. For your consideration is a lovely Senufo female with a cowrie shell headband. She is 12 3/4 tall without ... morethe base. The piece was cut down in antiquity from a full sized staff and has a nice form.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Fetishes gained. power and were effective because people believed in them.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Pittsburgh, United States That, combined with the snub nose and teethless mouth help make it harder to identify. circular marks on either side of the nose. The hair is indicated ... morewith black stain (or paint?). in the wood. This is how I found it.
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$15.45 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, 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 a 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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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Slingshots are popular throughout Africa. They are usually associated with the major carving cultures of Baule.
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$40.00 Shipping Location: Lommel, Belgium This is a genuine figurative Chokwe chair/stool from Angola/Congo, made in the early 20th century. The chair/stool is a sculpture and statue of an African ... moretribe, specifically the Chokwe tribe. It is an antique and ethnographic piece that represents the culture and art of the Chokwe people.Size: 30 x 25 cmEx. French auction houseEx. Jean-Marc Desaive, BelgiumEx. Dutch private collectionI give a 100 procent warranty on the authenticity on all objects which are offered for sale by me. No fakes or reproductions!
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$34.81 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States It is from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Is hand carved of wood and depicts a representation of the Priestess ... moreof the God of Thunder, Oshe Shango. Her cheeks have double rows of ritual scarification and she has an elaborate braided hairstyle.
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$22.95 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Item Name: African figure. Stand is not included Culture: Lulua or Luluwa Age: Last 20th C Made of: Wood and pigment Provenance: Africa- D.R Congo Measurements: ... more15 3/4 inches tall x 4 1/4 inches width. Condition: Fair. Wood split, slight repair in the child figure. U.S.A Shipping Priority: $ 11.00 5 to 7 business days International Shipping Contact us for an international shipping estimate
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$19.00 Shipping Location: Pittsburgh, United States This little power figure has an amazing patina from long use. He wears a typical Congo hat and has painted eyes. There is a very shiny plant fiber woven ... morewrapping around his neck and his waist (you can see red fabric under the waist wrapping). He carries a mirrored compartment on his back. It looks like some kind of dripped or applied substance coming from the eyes, like tears. Approximately 6 1/4" tall and 2 1/4" wide at base from front. Sorry, no international buyers, shipping only to the USA.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Fetishes gained. power and were effective because people believed in them.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States They are painted in bright colors or they are polished with plant-based paints. A wonderful gift or addition to your collection.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The most popular place to carry ones' doll is strapped to the back the way real infants are toted around. This was the young girls' first baby. This was ... moreher responsibility. This doll helped prepare the young woman for her role as mother.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Cleveland, United States You are bidding on a Rare and OLD(approx. 100 years old or more) Tribal KUBA PEOPLE Carved Wood Cup/ Goblet with amazing design details. From Congo Normal ... more0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Aside from the beautiful cloth mentioned above. The Kuba also produce carved wooden masks and figures. They also carve headrests, divination oracles, and anthropomorphic cups. In the 16th century. The Kuba peoples migrated from the distant north to their current location along the Sankuru River. When they arrived, however, they found that the Twa already lived there. The Twa were eventually absorbed into the Kuba Kingdom, but retained some independent cultural characteristics. The height of the Kingdom was during the mid-19th century. Europeans first reached the area in 1884, but the Kuba, being relatively isolated, were not as affected by the slave trade as many of the other peoples in the area. The Nsapo invaded during the late 19th century, and the Kingdom was broken up to a large extent. The Kuba oral history tells of the creation of the world by Bumba. Who decreed that the Bushoong would always be the ruling class. This creator god is not formally worshiped. At one time the Kuba had a religion based on ancestor worship, but this seems to have died out, although divination is still practiced in order to discover causes of evil. Success during hunting is recognized as a gift from the gods. It is not incidental that diviners often employ carved wooden hunting dogs as rubbing oracles in order to arrive at their knowledge. Dogs are seen throughout the region as responsible for delivering the will of the god, whether it be through hunting or through the diviner. This is one of Many items I will be offering on ebay from an Amazing Single New York Collection I bought. I will try to describe the item as close as possible to what has been reported to me when I bought this collection. In this item's case it is Kuba. From Congo Maybe an expert will identify the specifics of this piece. CONDITION: I will try my best to report the accura
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States ( Marc Leo Felix, 1987: p.198) The yela as well as the Mbole, Komo, Jonga. Like for their northern neighbors, the Mbole, the art among the Yela are centered ... morearound Lilwa association. The yela as well as the Mbole, Komo, Jonga.
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Handcrafted African Wood Wall Art(70"s) 20" length. 8" at the widest point.
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LARGE PAIR OF ART DECO CARVED AFRICAN FIGURE HEAD PLAQUES/MASKS-1930'S
A LOVELY LARGE PAIR OF ART DECO HAND CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN FIGURE/MASKS. MAN AND WOMAN. THEY STAND 35 CM HIGH AND ARE SOLID AND HEAVY. SHOWS SIGNS OF USE AND WARE CONSISTANT WITH AGE. PLEASE STUDY THE PHOTO'S AS THEY FORM PART OF THE DISCRIPTION. GOOD ORIGINALCONDITION. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THE TERMS OF SALE BELOW BEFORE BIDDING. I WILL COMBINE POSTAGE WHERE EVER POSSIBLE. PLEASE INFORM ME IF YOU INTEND ON BIDDING ON MORE THAN 1 ITEM. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED BIDDING REQUEST PAYMENT TOTAL TO ENABLE ME TO REDUCE POSTAGE COST AND SEND INVOICE. UK BIDDERS PAYMENT: BY PAYPAL. POSTAL ORDER OR PERSONAL CHEQUE TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION FINISHING OR INVOICE RECEIVED. BIDDERS OUTSIDE THE UK PAYMENT: BY PAYPAL ONLY. UNPAID ITEMS: IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS AND NO CONTACT IS MADE FROM THE BUYER A UNPAID ITEM CASE ... moreWILL BE OPENED BY EBAY. DESCRIPTION: ALL ITEMS ARE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY IF YOU KNOW DIFFERENT PLEASE LET ME KNOW. RETURNS: ARE ACCEPTED WITH IN 7 DAYS OF PURCHASE IF THERE IS A VALID REASON. REFUNDS WILL BE PAID WHEN I HAVE RECEIVED THE ITEM BACK. REFUNDS DO NOT INCLUDE RETURN POSTAGE. SHOULD A ISSUE ARISE I AM ALWAYS WILLING TO DISCUSS IT IN ORDER TO FIND A RESOLUTION. YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE FEEDBACK IS LEFT TO OBTAIN A REFUND. POSTAGE: ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY. I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR DAMAGED IN TRANSIT. ITEMS ARE VERY CAREFULLY WRAPPED NORMALLY IN BUBBLE WRAP AND PADDED ENVELOPES. IF MULTIPLE ITEMS ARE PURCHASED ITEMS WILL BE PACKED IN BOXES. A TRACKING NUMBER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST OR IF THERE IS A DELIVERY ISSUE. BIDDERS OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE REQUEST POSTAGE DETAILS BEFORE BIDDING. POSTAGE COST DISPLAYED IN THE LISTING IS ESTIMATE ONLY. I DO NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. PLEASE LOOK AT THE OTHER ITEMS I HAVE FOR SALE
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AFRICAN FEMALE EFFIGY FIGURE CARVED WOOD ASHANTI? 19TH / 20TH CENT UNKNOWN TRIBE
WE CAN COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS IF THEY CLOSE WITHIN TWO DAYS OF EACH OTHER. AND CAN BE SENT IN ONE BOX. WONDERFUL CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN FEMALE EFFIGY FIGURE LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY EXCELLENT CONDITION NO RESERVE About 7" x 2" x 1 1/2" DESCRIPTION Nicely carved wooden tribal figure. Possibly Ashanti. Beaded decorations. Cloth wrapped. Hair appears to be human. Possibly a fertility figure or child's doll. I'm really not certain of the origin. If anyone has an authoritative opinion on it. I'd love to hear it. TERMS Buyer pays actual shipping cost in the USA. Plus $1.50 handling to cover the cost of wrapping, peanuts, labels, etc. We give domestic buyers a choice of shipping, parcel post or priority mail. Parcel is cheaper, but please be aware that it is frequently very slow, sometimes well beyond their ... more3-9 day expected delivery estimate. International buyers, contact us for a shipping quote. For payment. We accept PayPal, or Visa and MC(through PayPal) We will ship within two business day following receipt of the funds. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: We will ship internationally via US priority mail. With a receipt from the buyer, and internet tracking. All items will be INSURED AND DECLARED AT FULL PURCHASE PRICE. Please do not ask us to insure or declare for less than the purchase price.
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Rare Vintage African Art Hand Carved Wooden Statue Yaka Tribe Fetish Figure.
Rare Vintage African Art Yaka Tribe Fetish Figure. EST value 350+. Approximately 16 inches in height Yaka fetishes known as Biteki support sacred substances containing life force. These materials. Together with the figure, assist the prayers and supplications of their owners for protection of harm, sickness or loss. The Kwango River area(southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) is the home of some 300.000 highly artistic Yaka people. Yaka or yakala means"males. the strong ones, thus Bayaka, the strong people. The Yaka society is organized into strong lineage group headed by elders and lineage headmen. The chief of the lineage had the power of life and death over lineage members. He was in charge of the cult of the ancestors and judiciary authority, and it was compulsory that he have large number of descendants. Chiefs, including ... moredependent village chiefs, regional overlords, and paramount chiefs, are believed to have extra-human abilities, ruling the underworld or spiritual realm as well as the ordinary world. A chief participates in the affairs of witches so that he can tap their power for the good of the community. On the periphery of the hierarchy, the"master of the earth" plays an important role during the rites that accompany the hunt– the primary activity of the men. The Yaka hunters perform a specific ritual under the direction of the"master of the earth" to guarantee that they procure game. The Yaka have an initiation, the n-khanda. A special hut is built in the forest to give shelter to the postulants during their retreat; the event ends in circumcision. An occasion for great masked festivities including dances and songs. The n-khanda is organized every time there are enough eligible youths between ten and fifteen years of age. The arts of the Yaka people are very much alive today. The statues that contain magic ingredients. The biteki( nkisi) Are multi-functional and sometimes have contradictory roles, for example, they were used to heal and to cause illness. The medica
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very interesting vintage african ethnographic carved wood figure sculpture
An interesting carved wood ethnographic figure. Which I believe is African. approx. 15 inches high by 6 inches wide. Some wear to figure, fissure crack in head and what could be wear in the chest area. but difficult to tell as may be deliberate and I am not knowledgeable about ethnography) I do however find it an interesting item. and it certainly has presence. POSTAGE: UK: 10 pounds EUROPE: 18 pounds USA/CANADA: 28 pounds AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/CHINA: 35 pounds PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AND I WILL TRY TO HELP RETURNS NOT ACCEPTED UNLESS SOMETHING INACCURATE IN LISTING.
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c1940 Thomas Ona Odulate Carved Tribal British Colonial Yoruba African Figure
We Post Worldwide By Air. Please Scroll Down For All Images& Description c1940 A Carved Tribal British Colonial Yoruba African Figure by Celebrated Artist Thomas Ona Odulate in dirty but good condition depicting the District Commissioner. Please read the condition section and please see the large clear images. Thanks Post will be less if not signed for Post is by Recorded delivery Standard Delivery. Rest of world by recorded delivery. Thanks Please consider any import taxes that MAY be charged by your own country Depending on Final Value A Cheaper Post Option(not tracked) May be Offered on this Item. If i overcharge for post i will re-fund after posting. Thanks Condition may be matter of personal opinion therefore everything I state is only my opinion. I will never intentionally misrepresent any item. If you are not happy with your purchase ... moreplease contact me and i will help. Powered by Powered by Powered by
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Carved Wood Tribal Statue 21 Inches Tall Primative Art Figure - Antique African?
Carved Wood Tribal Statue 21 Inches Tall Primative Art Figure- Antique African? Up for auction is a 21 inch tall tribal statue. I have no idea of its origin. It is one solid piece of wood. There is a long crack on the bottom. That goes up the side. Check out the pics. All items will be shipped within 2 days of payment. PAYPAL ONLY* Payment must be received within 3 days of auction close. Thank you for looking!
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VINTAGE FAUX IVORY CARVED AFRICAN FIGURE BUST BLACK WOMEN LOT OF 2 BEAUTIFUL!
Here is a wonderful vintage set of Beautiful African figurine Bust.They are hand carved Faux? Ivory.They have a glossy look.And if you look close you can see a wonderful grain(lines) in the sculptures.The details are amazing.They are good solid heavy weight pieces,I believe these to be pretty old,im not exact as to what they are made out of.One measure 4 3/4" tall and the piece on the wood base measures 5 3/4"tall.Very nice and very rare.The doll on the wood base has a tiny like pin hole,and the other one has a tiny crack on top of the head.These are definately for the collector.Shipping will be $10
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Songye Power Figure with Horn Miniature African
Title, Songye Power Figure with Horn African Miniature, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Horn, pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 10 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 base with large chips.Crack in abdomen, wear scrapes, Additional Information: The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River ... morein 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 the same figure is commonly called a âfetishâ when 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! 72402* 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 c
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FANG BIERI AFRICAN FIGURE - CAMEROON/GABON
Fang Bieri Figure– Cameroon/Gabon The bieri would be consulted when the village was to change location. When a new crop was planted, during a palaver, or before going hunting, fishing, or to war. But once separated from the reliquary chest, the sculpted object would lose its sacred value and could be destroyed. The ritual consisted of prayers, libations, and sacrifices offered to the ancestor, whose scull would be rubbed with powder and paint each time. With its large head, long body, and short extremities, the Fang bieri had the proportion of a newborn, thus emphasizing the group’s continuity with its ancestor and with the three classes of the society: the“not-yet-born, the living, and the dead. The relics were essentially skull fragments, or sometimes complete skulls, jawbones, teeth and small bones. The bieri also served for therapeutic ... morerituals and, above all, for the initiation of young males during the great so festival. This fine example measure 23“ tall and 5.5“ wide.
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Dogon Equestrian Horse and Rider Figure African Oregon Collection
Title, Dogon Equestrian Horse and Rider Figure African Oregon Collection, Type of Object, carving, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 31 inches H. x 14.25 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, Cracks with repairs in base and other places. Chips, dents. Provenance: Oregon Collection. Additional Information: This magnificent piece ... moreis made out of very dense. Heavy wood with its 21 inches height comes from the Dogon. It would hp;d a prominent place in any collection. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's ART OF THE DOGON-SELECTIONS FROM THE LESTER WONDERMAN COLLECTION(which has an outstanding Dogon horse and rider on the cover. Dogon figures depicting horses and riders reflect the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with royalty since horses were introduced to West Africa more than a thousand years ago. Dogon equestrian figures are most often identified as images of the HOGON, since in Dogon society horses are a luxury generally reserved for rich an powerful people. Horses appear in Dogon mythology about the creation of the world, and the horse has been interpreted as a blacksmith who represents NOMMO, or other mythological beings. According to DOGON CLIFF DWELLERS, by Imperato(which I am selling on eBay) the horse was the first animal to leave the ark, in Dogon mythology, and symbolize chieftainship, power, and wealth. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 65035* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct
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Lega Standing Figure Iginga DR Congo African
Title, Lega Standing Figure Iginga. DR Congo, African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, stain, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 12.5 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 head and back. Chips in arms and legs, stain, Additional Information: The arts of the Lega(Warega) are well-known by collectors. ... moreAnd 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 small"iginga, complete with short arms and hands, with tooth, are rare. These small figures, used in the higher levels of Bwami, are normally much more abstract. Bwami is a complex organization consisting of multiple levels, and is open to both men and women. It forms the essential component of political, social, and religious life. Within Bwami, artworks are used in conjunction with proverbs, anecdotes, and performances to form complex, layered metaphors which teach moral values. For examples of"iginga, see Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION. According to Cornet, 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 rite. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 39971* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling
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Kusu Male Figure with Cavity in Head Miniature African
Title, Kusu Male Figure with Cavity in Head Miniature African, Type of Object, Carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kusu, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 6 Inches, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, brken base with large chip. Cracks in head, and abdomen, Additional information: This miniature male figure comes from the Kusu people who live in the Northeastern part of the Congo in the Maniema region. The figure has a cavity in the top of head. This cavity was use to be filled with magical substances that provide magic power to the figure. The Kusu sculpture is stylistically related to other groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo including the Luba and Hemba peoples. Figures such as this served a common purpose as objects of power. Among many of the different ... moregroups living in the greater Congo region the use of magical objects and materials is an everyday fact of life. The purpose of these objects is to control the destiny of their lives and to ensure that bad things do not occur and when one suffers misfortune to be able to explain why it occurred and who caused it to happen. Magical control devices can take many forms. For example the nail fetishes among the Kongo people are well known, or those among the Teke where figures are caked with organic materials and equally the Songye who attach magical plants, bits of cloth or different metals to the figure. Among the Songye power figures more commonly termed fetish figures have different magical substances the owner specialist considers important to give the figure power to act and the 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. The power of this figure is embedded in the bishimba that was to be pressed into the hole lined with small spikes at the top of the head or into the small navel hole in the abdomen.
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Nigeria: Rare Tribal used african Habit for twins figure from the Ibeji
Rare Tribal used african Habit for twins figure from the Ibeji. Height: 22 x18 cm. The Yoruba of central Nigeria have an extremely a high number of twin births(4.5% compared to other populations. Especially those of western Europe and the United States. There are a few theories, including the hypothesis that the yam has something to do with it, but I don´t believe that this has much evidence to support it. In many African tribal societies, twins were seen as a signs of impending bad fortune and were killed after birth. The Yoruba people, on the other hand, believe that twins are the bearer of magic power and might, and need a special kind of attention from the family and the society of the village.
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Baule Seated Maternity Figure African Art
Type of Object, Statue. Carving, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Beads, pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20 th century, Dimensions, 26.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, Age cracks to the head. Face, torso, legs, and base; broken baby's foot, Additional Information: This seated figure of a woman breast-feeding the child she olds on her knees comes from a shrine some where among the Baule of Ivory Coast. The figure seats on an elaborate carved stool decorated with two animal masks and two bent legs.Remains of dust 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 ... moreKomien, 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 aesthetics of the presentation of the beauty of the women and child. Her hair is carefully combed and modeled and scarification on her chest, abdomen, neck and face show her as a mature and prominent woman of her village. Despite crack damages. This is still a superb sculpture and will stand out in a collection. 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: Aesthe
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*** CHOKWE or LWENA FIGURE - ANGOLA - ETHNIC - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART ***
Chokwe or Lwena figure from Angola Age: 1960's Materials: Wood Size: H- 25 cm Note: If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Yombe Seated Ancestor Figure, DR Congo African
Type of Object, Carving. sculpture, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Yombe, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 11.75 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, crack damage to the head. Shoulder, and base, chips, holes, Yombe Seated Ancestor Figure. DR Congo African Additional Information: A male figure sitting on a stool with hands resting ... moreon knees. The figure is identified with the Yombe people who live in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Yombe figures are some of the most familiar of Congo/Zaire art. Male figures are rare. This is a late example of its kind. Such figures were prescribed by a"nganga" or a healer. Their purposes are to protect someone from witchcraft, bad luck, or for any number of personal reasons. Many of them are used to bridge the gap between the known and the unknown, and to ease everyday tensions. The historical roots of the Kongo group. And their great king"Ne Kongo, can be traced back to the 13th century. Without much competition, they expanded steadily until they controlled a vast part of West Central Africa, including most of present day Angola, Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. The arrival of the Portuguese and their missionaries in the 16th century ended their expansion, especially southward. The Kongo were also one of the major sources of slaves to the New World. Today, though greatly diminished, the approximately three million Kongo can still be found in Angola, DRCongo and the Republic of Congo. Kongo statuary is justifiably famo
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Azande Standing Figure DR Congo African Large 20 Inch
Type of Object, Sculpture. Carving, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Azande/ Zande, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half of the 20th Century, Dimensions, 20.5 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 damage in head. Face, torso and in feet, in back and in front, Additional Information: A Azande standing Female figure characterized by an abstract face. A short neck, ... morea geometrical sharped body with arms along the body in a static position and markings throughout. Large figures such as this are rare to find among the Azande(Zande) Compared to the well-known small figures called Yanda used by the Senior of Mani cult to cure illnesses and also to attach enemies. Figures such as this are known as a representation of ancestors and serve as ancestral or protective spirits that looked over the members of the Community. They were used to worship the ancestors. Zande sculpture was also thought to be related to that of their neighbors the Ngbaka and the Ngbande. These highly abstracted figures are today not common as most were thought to be made during the first third of the 20th Century. This is not only a good example of Azande figures but a rare example of its kind. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 60517* 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 sou
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PUNU ANCESTOR FIGURE GABON AFRICAN ART #2211 ~ For African Art Gallery
PUNU ANCESTOR#2211 Tribe: Punu. Country: Gabon. Material: Wood. Pigment. Size: 24" 61 cm) Tall Item: 2211 Condition: Good. Punu artists carved small statues like these. Showing faces similar to those found on masks. It is believed that these Punu figures were used as prestige items, during magical ceremonies, or were kept alongside the ancestral bones in a reliquary box. 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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RARE, SPECTACULAR AFRICAN MBOLE FIGURE
Large. Rare, spectacular Mbole figure from private collection. Congo, mid 20th century. All inquiries welcome. Please see the"about me" page for a link to the Studio 11 arts Youtube channel with great videos related to the art in our eBay listings. Thank you!
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Abstract African Carving of a Human Figure
Striking depiction of the human form carved in honey-toned wood. I acquired this at an estate sale of a collector of African art. Stands appx. 8"
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Dogon Male Figure Oregon Collection Mali African SALE Was $290
Type of Object, Figure Holding Container, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, wood. Pigment, encrusted material, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century or earlier? Dimensions, 20 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, several cracks and encrustation worn away throughout, Dogon Male Holding Carved Gun African Oregon Collection Additional Information: This Male figure is shown holding a carved ... moregun in his hands. The top of the figure has a crescent-shaped hairstyle and a strong structure and stance. It is identified as a nommo or an an ancestor. 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 offerings made over time have eroded and roughened the surface giving it an ageless presence. Difficult to date 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. The figure shows sign of good age and well represents the art of Dogon. 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. 60145* 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
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Iv. Coast: Old & very nice Tribal used African Baoule figure.
Old and very nice Tribal used African Baoule figure. Iv. Coast. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 21 cm and collected in 1960 till 1974 The Baoule. Estimated to number I million at the beginning of the a century, form part of the Akan group of the Iv. Coast. They occupy a part of the eastern Iv. Coast that is both forest and savanna land. The Akan created a series of kingdoms and city-states that progressively occupied the entire forest region all the way to the Gulf of Guinea. During the eighteenth century, the queen, Abla Poku, had to lead her people west to the shores of the Cornoe, the land of the Senufo. In order to cross the river. She sacrificed her own son. This sacrifice was the origin of the name Baoule, for baouli-ineans"the child has died. I. N. Loucou, 1984) Since the regime was rnatrilinear, at the queen's ... moredeath her niece succeeded her and ruled over the kingdom of Sakassou, which brought together the tribes that had followed the queen in her exodus. Yet. As the political system was a decentralized one, the relations of Sakassou were limited to the payment of tributes, to appealjudgments, and to matters of religion. The effective authority of the queen did not reach beyond the village in which she resided and her role was nothing more than one of prestige. The regional powers were entrusted to members of the royal Wareho clan.
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Anzengruber Vintage Austrian Figure of an African lady 1940s/50s?
A vintage figurine of a nude African maiden. It is incised on the base made in Austria Anzengruber and measures 11 inches high and the curved base is 5.5 inches wide. There is flaking to the black paint finish around the edge of the base but I can find no chips cracks or restoration. The lady is naked apart from a small grass skirt around her hips and as this is original it shows signs of age. She has also lost one of her gold coloured earrings. Airmail to Europe will be approximately £16.00 and outside Europe around £25.00. Please email with any questions or to request more pictures.
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ADAN ADE ADA EWE AFRICAN TRIBAL ART Figure 5.9" ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
ADJA ADAN ADE ADA ADANGBE EWE ART TRIBAL PRIMITIF AFRICAIN ETHNOLOGIE 15cm S tatuette ADAN Figure d'autel ADA EWE Altar figure Ada EWE(Ghana) 15cm- 5.9" 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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African tribal Senufo female figure --------- Tribal Eye Gallery --------
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, so, please understand, until I know the exact location, I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. Here is a female Senufo figure circa early 20 th century. Possibly before. Although this figure appears particularly worn. The wood is in fact very solid. There are scarifications to the face. Arms and ... morebreasts. It stands above a metal display base. It has this support. Due to this figure possibly once being atop of a wooden staff. The last image includes a lighter. To give an idea of the figure's height) Measures- 22.5 inches/ 57 centimetres plus 1 inch/ 2.5 centimetres to the metal base 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. Please see my other listings. Tribal Eye Gallery. Thank you.
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African Elder Hand Carved Solid Wood Figure African Art Collectible
African Elder Hand Carved Solid Wood Figure Statue African Art· Measures 14” Tall x 3 ¾” Wide x 1 ¾” Deep· Very nice brown and black patina· This is most likely Solid Ebony wood(or Ironwood) I believe him to be a Kenyan Elder Maasai Warrior· His beard tip has been chipped off· Normal wear for an old piece like this· Normal age cracks with old wood· Not sure of the age. But appears to be very old( I was told this dates back to at least 1963) Not sure of the origin but my guess is that it was made by Besmo Products in Kenya I found one that was very very similar that was pre-1964 from Tanganika(Tanzania was named this before 1964) I will be offering many pieces from my personal collection. CHECK BACK OFTEN. I have a passion for these items and each piece is a Powerful Treasure. If you are looking ... morefor a particular type of piece just ask. I might have one. I will list a wide range of prices. So everyone can add to their collection. International Bidders/Buyers MUST contact me first for shipping quote before bidding/buying. If there is no shipping quote already given in this listing, thank you. Add me to your Saved Seller List. I always list many different kinds of items and you never know what you might find. Bid with confidence this is in excellent vintage condition. Thank you for looking. 309
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LUBA NKISHI FIGURE #2212 ~ For African Art Gallery
LUBA NKISHI FIGURE#2212 Tribe: Luba. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Wood. Size: 24" 61 cm) Tall Item: 2212 Condition: Good. Luba female figures like this are nkishi power objects. They contain medicinal charges deployed in politics and healing. And they were used in Mbudye rituals to teach Luba royal history and noble conduct. They often have a strong patina from the anointment of palm oil. 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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Congo: Large Old and Rare Tribal used African Mbole figure.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Congo: Large Old and Rare Tribal used African Mbole figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 58 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 of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. ... moreThese 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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Yoruba Ibeji Figure Platform Shoes Nigeria African Art
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Figure Platform Shoes Nigeria African Art, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 11 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, Chips. Scrapes and scratches in places, Additional Information: Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins ... moreis 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 a 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) 020438* 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
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Kusu Standing Power Figure with Horn in Head DR Congo African
Title, Kusu Standing Power Figure with Horn in Head DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Kusu, Materials, Wood. Horn Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 12 inches H. x 3.75 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 in nose. Arm, and base, dents and wear, Additional Information: This standing figure with small horn ... moreinsereted in head is attributed to the Kusu from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kusu share a number of stylistic possibilities with number of neighboring peoples and contains a number of possibilities of attribution. The bearded face with an opening in the head dedicated to receive magical package are commonly found on Kusu figures and indicate a possible connection with the Kasongo and the Songye peoples. With magical elements in head. This figure projects power and authority and had been probably held by a ritual and magical specialist supposed to load the figure with powerful elements that allow it to act as power figure or a spirit. This specialist was the one who attached additional magic objects to further enhance the magical power of the sculpture. Kusu power figures 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. Working within an established cannon of representation of power figures among the greater Katanga-Kasai region the sculptor has skillfully shaped
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Congo: Large Tribal used Extremly Rare African figure from the Pende.
Large Tribal used Extremly Rare African figure from the Pende. Congo. Hand carved from a single piece of colorful painted wood. Height: 55 cm.
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Old African Art - a fine TCHOKWE Chibinda figure with nice used patina ANGOLA
TCHOKWE- ANGOLA mid XXè- 11.5" 30 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 Art - a fine MOSSI ancestor figure with nice used patina - BURKINA
MOSSI- BURKINA FASO mid XXè- 15.25" 37 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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African Bronze Fetish Figure
Wonderful African Fetish figure in bronze. No idea of its origin however looks typical of the Ashanti features 18cm high
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Vintage African American Musician Bust Figure on a Box Louis Armstrong-type
OLD/VINTAGE BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICIAN FIGURE ON A SMALL HAT TYPE BOX This is such a neat looking piece! It is an African American musician figure on a small hat box. The figure looks a lot like Louis Armstrong. The bust part lifts off. The bottom is like a hat box. It stands around 11 inches tall and is about 7 inches wide, See"item condition" above for details and see our pictures for a better idea of how great this old figure looks. We only found one other very similar to this one on Ebay. It sold for $113.50 and it was not in as good a condition as this one is. This is a wonderful piece I am wondering if there may have been more of these in a set. WHAT A GREAT ITEM FOR THE MUSICIAN OR THE COLLECTOR OF BLACK AMERICANA!
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Sass N Class "SASSY SOLO" African American Figure by Annie Lee 1999 Retired Rare
ANNIE LEE'S"SASSY SOLO" FIGURE/ SCULPTURE 1999 RETIRED This is a previously owned Annie Lee figure with its original box and packing material in very nice condition. The figure looks like it has never been displayed. This beautiful African American figure has great detail. The box shows shelf wear. Especially along the edges and at the corners; there is glue residue from a price sticker on the front. The bottom of the figure's base has this printed on it. SASS'n CLASS Annie Lee& Friends, LTD. License: Sandy USA, Inc. Sandy USA Inc. 1999 Made in China Sassy Solo. Printed on the front of the box is. SASSY SOLO Item#6032 Sassy Hips floatin' With a soulful strut Steppin' and slidin' Rythmic feet Won't let us down'Cause we're cookin' sizzlin' in the heat of the beat. The figure is about ... more6 1/2" Tall x 4 3/4" Wide x 3 3/4" Deep. This rare figure will ship USPS. Shipping in the USA only.
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Dogon Standing Maternity Figure Collection African 22 Inch SALE Was $295
Title, DOGON Standing Maternity Figure Oregon Collection, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood.Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half of 20th Century, Dimensions, Height: 22 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 cracksin face. Abdomen, and base, child legs with splits in knees, holes, scrubbed patina, Provenance: from an old Oregon Collection. Additional Information: ... moreDogon sculpture has long held a prominent place in collections of African Art as examples of the best that the African sculptor has created. This well used figure with her arms wrapped around the child projects maternal assurance and protection. Figures such as this of the standing mother holding a child are commonly called maternity figures. However this term is slightly misleading as the figure held within the female s arms is more than a child and is most probably an adult with attributes of an adult. Sometimes a beard, or shown wearing jewelry or adult dress. What appears to occur, as in this figure, is reference to the mother representing one of the original founding primordial beings who gave us birth(Nummo among the Dogon) or she could represent a lineage mother or simply represent the concept of life and fertility. Maternity figures serve a number of important symbolic roles but all must meet certain aesthetic requirements of representation and symbolic meaning. Classically carved figures such as this mother and child among some of the finest art produced in West Africa and the obvious quality of this carving is impressive. I have examined this piece and agree with the
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Awesome Huge Carved West African Tribal Ethnic Dance Wooden Mask Statue Figure
This is a huge almost two feet tall awesomely carved African wooden mask. It's in a man's(or woman) face wearing a horned beast head mask. The eyes. Mouth, and the nostril of the face are highlighted with black pigment. The area around the face and throughout the beast head is decorated with small zigzag shark-tooth like marks. The wood is strong and heavy, and has very fine grains, patterns and natural warm color, probably teak wood. The back is hollowed out. Definitely a very impressive piece of tribal art and would make a great hanging decor, given its large size and warm natural wood tone. By attaching a piece of cord, you may even be able to wear it. On special holiday processions, such as The Day of Dead, Mardi Grass, or Halloween, imagine wearing such huge gorgeous mask. It would invite admiration from everyone. At the cost ... moreof a few pizzas, it's a real steal, considering how much labor it takes to design, carve and polish, and it has crossed oceans and continents, and survived decades of the test of time. A great home or office decor! Dimension: approx. 24inches(2ft) in height; 8 inches in width. And 3inches in depth. Weight: heavy teak. About 4lbs. Age: vintage. Origin: Western Africa. It has handwritten words"made in Senegal" on the back side. Condition: Overall very good. Some minor wear. And a small chip in the lower left(see the back picture) which can be seen from the back but is barely noticeable from the front, and a hairline crack along the spot. The mask must have dropped at certain point of time due to improper hanging and it hit the ground at that spot. For such large and heavy mask, I would recommend use of secure harness for hanging. NO RESERVE FOR THIS LOT BEYOND THE STARTING PRICE. Please feel free to ask questions. Welcome to check out my other listings. I take offers. Happy holidays! Happy collecting!
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Antique AFRICAN Tribal Elder Man Carved Wood Figure - Original Congo region
This listing is for a vintage African Congo wood carving of a man with a walking stick. Very nice details. Measures 16" tall and 4" wide. Please examine all pictures. Read entire description and ask any questions prior to bidding. If you require special shipping please contact me before bidding. Used(Antique,Vintage) items are sold"as is" so please check them. I do my best to describe them honestly, the way I see them and accurately. If there is a problem with your order please contact me immediately prior to leaving feedback so we can work out a solution. Thanks for stopping by, please check out my other auctions, come again and Happy Bidding!
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African Fertility Hand Carved Wood Statue Figure Nude Art Scupture Man Penis 17"
THIS IS 17" TALL HE HAS A"COVER" THAT HANGS TO COVER HIS PENIS WHEN NEEDED CONDITION AS SHOWN
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Wolfz-Gallery African Exotic Kota Reliquary Figure/Mask
Wolfz-Gallery African Kota Reliquary Figure Measurement(inches) Height: 12.625; Width: 5.875; Depth: 2 Weight: 10 ozs. Materials: Wood. Brass, pigment Condition: For the condition see the pictures Description: African Kota Reliquary Figure from Gabon Additional Info. This type of figure serves in the invocation of the ancestors called for support in personal crises. Worries about the fertility of a woman or for hunting success. Note: Mask/figure stands not included in offer if not explicitly mentioned in description. Note: To request additional pictures contact seller in"Ask Seller a Question" and include your email address. Payment: I take PayPal only and request immediate payment. Shipping/handling: See eBay shipping cost calculator in this ad for your USA location. International please ask for shipping cost. Note: My items are ... morecarefully packaged in order to be received in good condition. So that the shipping cost includes $3.00 for packaging/handling plus $0.80 cents delivery confirmation. You can reduce shipping cost if you buy more than one item, in this case I will calculate new package size and weight with added item/s. Additionally adding $1.50 for handling/packaging of each extra item. Returns: Upon receipt of pkg. within 7 days or will not be accepted. If the item is not as pictured full reimbursement of winning bid amount(this does not include shipping/handling/packaging costs) Please see my other African listings in"View seller's other items"
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Superb African Art BAULE Fertility Spirit Couple Figure w/ 2 Babies
My Auctions* My Feedback* Add to Favorites* My Ebay Store* Superb African Art BAULE Fertility Spirit Couple Figure w/ 2 Babies Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Superb African BAULE Fertility Couple Figure w/ 2 Babies Fine couple*Exellent Patina* Dimension Female 14 1/2"H x 5W x 6"D Male 14"H x 5"W x 6"D Wood Wood deterioration. Chips and scrapes, age cracks, overall condition good. Mid 20th Century"Free Shipping WORLDWIDE. Baule figures can be among the most elegant and designed pieces in Africa. This interesting male-female pair 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 view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize image Click to view supersize 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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Congo: Large extremly Old and Rare Tribal used African Bakongo fetisch figure.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Large and Extremly Old and Rare Tribal used African fetisch figure from the Bakongo. Congo. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments and bast string. Height: 67 cm and is more than 80 years old. 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 of families ... moreform 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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African Baule Male Carved Wood Figure Cote d'Ivoire Spirit Husband Sculpture
EXQUISITE IMPRESSIVE& LARGE HAND-MADE CARVED AFRICAN DARK WOOD BAULE SPIRIT HUSBAND FIGURE STATUE Exquisite. Hand crafted rich warm dark chocolate colored rugged figure full of history and character, shows the craftsmanship of the artist in the attention to detail. It is in the style of a traditional African Baule piece but the origin is not fully known. Place this beautiful vintage gorgeous piece in your showroom, or near your entrance to enjoy year round! An amazing addition to any collection, very rugged and cool with tons of character. The Baule are one of the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted sculptural and masking traditions from their neighbors. The Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples. Baule figures can be among the most interesting and culturally representative pieces in Africa. Many ... moreshow careful execution of face. Coiffure and scarification details, with refined forms but no loss of expressiveness and power. The quiet, dignified figures can embody a nature spirit, asie usu, or serve as a spiritual spouse, blolo bian or blolo bla; either must be placated with care. A larger, more powerful figure. Some wear present. Splitting and pigment loss. T his piece has seen a lot of use. Excellent piece. Wear commensurate with age and use. Review pictures for all detail. A superlative addition to any exotic or African collection! Rugged and yet aesthetically pleasing to the eye. This traditional heirloom piece has been well used and maintained. It shows signs of age, distress and traditional usage. T his exquisite sculpture will adorn any interior decoration and draw attention to your home. Office, or place of business. These are unusual, collectible, striking and shall augment your décor nicely. V intage and antique items will show some signs of wear and use; may have some imperfections. But this only adds to the mystique and charm of things that have been well-loved for generations. Measurements are approximate 17" High 5.5" at Widest. Heavy& Sol
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Antique RARE African Carved Hemba FEMALE Figure Statue Shabby Chic Condition yqz
Untitled Document Welcome to EstateAuctionsInc! We are one of the Top Sellers of Antiques. Collectibles and Quirky items on eBay. We have been selling since 1998 and ALL of our auctions start at.99 cents. We are proud to announce that we maintain a"FIVE STAR Detailed Seller Rating" and our staff strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Our 100% feedback rating will vouch for that. We work with consigners from Coast-To-Coast and work hard to make sure we have top quality items. We are"Your Quality Zone" search"YQZ" to see our other listings our_ UP IN THIS AUCTION Antique RARE African Carved Hemba FEMALE Figure Statue Shabby Chic Condition Old Restoration To Base From Deaccession Sale Please be patient there are 16 photos to be loaded in this auction. Up in this auction is a African Carved Statue. It is a very ... morerare HEMBA TRIBE FEMALE figure. 13 1/2" tall. It is out of a deaccession sale. It has an old repair to her foot stand. We found the following on zyama site on the internet(GREAT SITE! HEMBA(BAHEMBA) Democratic Republic of the Congo In southeast DRC. The 90,000 Hemba people inhabit the right bank of the Lualaba River. This region presents vast plains surrounded by high hills and bordered by streams, rocks, and marshes. They are primarily subsistence agriculturalists whose main staples include manioc, maize, peanuts, beans and yams. These crops are supplemented by small scale hunting and fishing done mostly by the men. Some alluvial copper is panned from the river and sold to outside markets. Their social organization is founded on a system of clans that brings together several families sharing a common ancestor. They recognize a creator god Vidiye Mukulu and a supreme being ShimuGabo. The Hemba practice ancestor worship, not only to keep the memory of their great chiefs alive, but also to justify the present authority and power of the chief of the clan; the latter has absolute authority over clan members and is in charge of seve
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YOMBE PFEMBA FIGURE #1997 - For African Art Gallery
YOMBE PFEMBA FIGURE#1997 Tribe: Yombe. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Wood. Size: 11" 27.95 cm) Tall. Item: 1997 Condition: Good. Provenance: Ex. James E. Adkins Collection(Florida. USA) Yombe pfemba(or phemba) scupltures are related to a women's cult concerned with enhancing fertility and the treatment of infertility. They are related to birth and death. Both of which are viewed by the Kongo and Yombe 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. di,RcmdId ... moreViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishhov%3C%3Edi-13df4a74f33-0xfc-
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BANGWA ROYAL FIGURE CAMEROON #2213 ~ For African Art Gallery
BANGWA ROYAL FIGURE#2213 Tribe: Bangwa. Country: Cameroon. Material: Wood. Size: 27" 68.6 cm) Tall Item: 2213 Condition: Good. Memorial figures were carved of titled royal wives or princesses. And are often referred to as Bangwa Queens. Their royal status was defined by their collars, necklaces, loin strings and anklets and are usually depicted dancing and singing as at a funeral for a king. They were also honored as priestesses of the earth cult and were displayed lining the verandas of royal residences. The Bangwa are one of the numerous smaller ethnic groups within the Bamileke complex. They are loosely affiliated with other groups in the complex. Sharing many historical and political similarities while retaining their separate identity. All members of this group originally came from an area to the north and migrated in various complex ... morepatterns throughout the last several centuries. Fulani traders moving steadily southwards into Cameroon in the 17th century forced the southern drift of most of the current residents. The Bangwa were only officially separated from the Bamileke during colonial administration during the early 20th century. 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 HAND CARVED WOMAN FIGURE VINTAGE CARVING
OX BONE CARVING OF AN AFRICAN WOMAN'S FACE.ITEM HAS NICE QUALITY GRAINING.ITEM IS NOT ANTIQUE.BUT NOT NEW. MEASURES 9" LONG& 1&1/4 INCH LONG AT THE BASE.DOLLAR AND QUARTER PLACED FOR SIZE REFERENCE. NICE CONDITION.AGE LINES ARE VERY TIGHT,AND NOT NEW. FULL 14 DAY INSPECTION.FULL REFUND IF NOT SATISFIED WITH ITEM,MINUS SHIPPING COSTS. EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS. PAYPAL ONLY. $7.00 SHIPS TO 50 STATES.INTERNATIONAL WILL BE MORE.
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN - AFRICA HAND CARVED WOOD - WOODEN FIGURE - FIGURINE - STATUE
Ths is an antique hand carved wood- wooden figure- statue from Africa. This is a very nice hand carved African art. The statue does show wear from its age and does have a broken piece from the base but does not show from the front when displayed. This statue measures aprox 10 1/4 INCHES TALL.
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Vintage African American Ceramic Bank Bobble Head Figure with Eye Glasses
Normal 0 false false false Vintage African American Ceramic Bank Bobble Head Figure with Eye Glasses· Measures: 6 ¾” High x 3 ¼” Wide x 2 ½” Deep Normal 0 false false false· Head Bobbles· Colors of Red. Black, Yellow and White· Eye-glasses are clear plastic and gold nose and ear pieces· Rubber plug on bottom· Slot in back to insert coins· This figure has a very sweet chubby face· Not sure what else I can say about this.it is what it is International Bidders/Buyers MUST contact me first for shipping quote before bidding/buying. If there is no shipping quote already given in this listing, thank you. Add me to your Saved Seller List. I always list many different kinds of items, and you never know what you might find. Bid with confidence this is in very good vintage condition. Thank you for ... morelooking Normal 0 false false false
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Antic African Art - a fine MOSSI ancestor figure with nice used patina - BURKINA
MOSSI- BURKINA FASO A Fine Ancestor figure mid XXè- 16.80" 38 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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Antic African Art - a fine EWE ancestor figure with nice used patina - TOGO
EWE- TOGO A Fine Ancestor figure mid XXè- 13.00" 33 cm 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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Luba Kneeling Female Figure DR Congo African
Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.25 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Shallow cracks, Luba Kneeling Female Figure. DR Congo, African Additional Information: This kneeling female figure with Luba typical hairstyle and scarification on the abdomen demonstrates the respect and importance that Luba artists lavish on women. Though the vital role of women in any society is obvious. The sculptural and ritual emphasis placed upon them by the Luba is not completely understood. According to Neyt's superb book. LUBA, The representation of women is omnipresent in Luba art. It is through woman that the ancestor reveals himself anew in the child.The kneeling female figure has her hands on the breasts as symbol ... moreof pride. Shes's proud to be the"giver of life" nourishing her descents, and as guarantor of fecundity. Such figures were kept in personal and family shrine. It is thought. However, that the artisitic dominance of the female form originated somewhere in Luba mythology. The world's greatest museums and private collections are filled with Luba sculpture, as the beauty of some of their finest pieces transcends those of almost any other African culture. For such a small group, their impact on the art world has been extraordinary. Recommended Reading: Francois Neyt. LUBA. 69458* 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 mak
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Antique African carved cow bone figure
Antique African carved cow bone figure A nicely carved figure which weighs 100gms In good condition 16.1cm high Please note the Royal Mail have increased their prices from 2nd April 2013 If you require more images please do not hesitate to email*PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN INVOICE* POSTAGE UK All items under £46 will be sent 1st Class recorded All items over £46 will be sent Royal Mail Special Delivery Overseas buyers International bidders please email for shipping costs. I am happy to ship worldwide. All items under 2 kilos will be sent Royal Mail International Signed For If over 2 kilos at the best priced courier service PAYPAL only please Payment must be received within 7 days of close of auction. Please do not expect items to be as new. As they are antique or vintage and will of course show some signs of wear. ... moreAll items are described as accurately as possible. Multiple buys usually mean cheaper packing and postage costs except when overseas purchases exceed 2 kilos. Items will be posted within 48 hours of payment received Powered by
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RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE / AFRICAN CARVED STONE MONKEY FIGURE GREAT COLOUR PATINA
RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE/ AFRICAN CARVED STONE MONKEY FIGURE GREAT COLOUR PATIN. THIS IS EXCEPTIONAL IM UNSURE OF THE ORIGIN ITS EITHER AFRICAN OR CHINESE. SI ZE IS 4 1/2 X 3 1/2 X 1 1/2 INCHES. GOOD CONDITION AND DEFI NTELY OLD NOT REPRO OR MODERN SO PLEASE DO NT MISTA KE THIS FOR CHEAPER I MIT ATIONS ITS THE REAL THING.
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Very Nice African Tribal Nude Figure. Fertility!
Very Nice African Tribal Nude Figure. Fertility! I have today for your consideration a Nice Vintage African Statue of a Lady. I believe these were for fertility. She is 10 1/4" tall. PLEASE SEE MY PHOTOS. THEY ARE PART OF MY DESCRIPTION! In the shipping cost is tracking fee. People are always emailing me after auctions saying"Gee. I wish I would have bid, but if the winner doesn't pay, email me" That can easily be solved by just bidding in the first place. All items are old and not mint unless I say so. Some wear is expected on vintage or antique items and not considered a flaw unless a major detraction. I find them at estate sales and auctions. Please don't buy a vintage item and expect it to be like new unless I mention it. If you want new. Buy new. I encourage anything electric to have a new plug or cord put on, ... morejust common sense. I do try out all things to make sure they turn on, or work as intended, but can not guarantee how long a 60 year old item will keep working. I leave them pretty much alone, only wipe off dust so as-found patina. Some items are mine that I have collected for over 40+ years. Please see photos as they are part of my description. Ask questions BEFORE bidding please. Your bid is a contract to buy. No bid retractions. I do not take E-check! I also expect payment within three days. And I will ship within three days. Usually Mon-Wen-Fri. Happy to combine shipping to save you money. If shipping seems high, I am more than happy to refund excess to your paypal acct. I have to assume someone in California, Washington or Oregon is buying and guess shipping which, if you are on the east coast, may seem high. I am in Virginia, which is on the east coast. If you are in California, it will take a bit longer to get there, so please when rating my service, keep that in mind. I would like to hear about any issues so I may address them before you leave me anything but five stars and positive feedback. Our seller rates are based on Ebays system and to keep items as low priced as pos
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Dan or Mano Male Figure Cowrie Shells Liberia African
Title, Dan or Mano Male Figure Liberia African Art, Type of Object, African carving, Country of Origin, Liberia/Ivory Coast, People, Mano or Dan, Materials, Wood. Cowrie shells, vegetal materials, beads, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 18 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 in the head and base, Additional Information: Male figure holding a scepter in the right hand. A basketry ... moreshield-like in the back. The head is crowned with a cowrie shell headgear. He wears a beaded ornament around the neck and the waist. This figure appears slightly crouched with legs bent in a seated position, the two feet turned in sides and rested on a conical base. The figure is tentatively attributed to the Mano or Dan of Liberia. The Dan share many cultural and masking traditions with their Mano neighbors in Liberia. Figures are quite rare among the Mano and show strong influence from the Dan. This may be the case for this figure. It does not show the finished touch of the Dan sculpture. Yet the facial features are very similar to those observed on the Dan sculpture. Usually, Dan figures have elaborate hairstyle and markings or scarifications. The lack of scarification and hairdo place this figure as more likely from the Mano people. Although distinguishing between these closely related peoples can be challenging. Very few is known about the uses and functions of Mano figures. Mano figures do not portray real individual as notice in Dan culture. They most likely represent nature spirits or ancestors and may be used as shrine figures kept in special place and publicly shown on
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PRIMATIVE CARVED WOOD STATUE MALE ART FIGURE-ANTIQUE AFRICAN?
This a primative art figure of a man holding a spear. He is carved in a hardwood and there are no markings on the bottom. This is possibly an antique African? figure. The figure is 14" tall. Thank you for looking at my auction and keep returning for new items.
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Baule Figure Hands Crossed At Back African 22 Inch SALE Was $490
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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AFRICAN FIGURE LOBI MOSSI GURUNSI BWA MALI BURKINA FASO
AFRICAN FIGURE. WOOD. BLACK PATINA. SCARIFICATION MARKS. MISSING PARTS. OLD CRACKS. HEIGHT: 22cm(ca. 8.6 inch)
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Wearing Beaded Vest Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Wearing Beaded Vest Nigeria African, Type of Object, figure. Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Beads, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height 13.25 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, Dust. Damage tin face, cracks in head, body, and base, head has been repaired, chips. Additional Information: The Yoruba of Nigeria ... moreand of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times. New-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the family, one which requires immediate appeasement of the soul of the deceased child. Though the cause of the high rate of twin births among Yoruba women has not been established. The cultural grieving process is well documented and may be observed in the carving of a figure known as Ere Ibeji, which both represents the lost child and serves as a ritual point of contact with the soul of the deceased. The carving of th
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YAKA 'M'BWOOLO' FETISH PROTECTION FIGURE #1280 ~ For African Art Gallery
YAKA M'BWOOLO/ POWER FIGURE#1280 Tribe: Yaka. Country: DRC. Material: Wood. Rope, Cloth, Fetish material. Size: 12.25" 31.1 cm) tall. Condition: Excellent. Item# 1280 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. As they can be an ally or an enemy. The negatives are, they ... morecan 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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Lega Standing Figure With One Raised Arm DR Congo African
Title, Lega Wooden Figure, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 10 inches x 4 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, cracks and chips in head and torso Additional Information: Lega Standing Figure with one raised arm known as Iginga Katanda among the Lega of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The heart-shaped face with long T-shaped nose tubular eyes and incised mouth is painted in white pigment. This is a stylized and well-carved figure that well represents the art of the Lega people. This Lega carved figure represents a being called Katanda or otherwise known as âsleeping matâ. In most of the cases figures of this type have a janus head and the two arms raised and holes go through the body. This one ... morehas one raised arm and a few holes in the chest. The term Katanda carries with it the identity of someone who is lazy and sexually promiscuous as can be seen by the holes in the body or the âmatâ torso. The figure represents the social disorder that a person with these qualities can inflect upon a people and the village and therefore is a reminder of good behavior and proper morals.This person is compared to the red ants. Called Katanda ke ibazi, that destroyed everything on their ways. Among the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo carved wooden figures are used during ceremonies of the Bwami Society, an initiation, and instructional society that governs and advises on moral and ethical conduct. The complex system of instruction, initiation, and advancement for both men and women in the Bwami society uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Lega sculptures are usually carved in a highly distinctive style, with a heart-shaped concave face with a slightly bulging forehead, slit âcoffee-beanâ eyes and an open narrow mouth.
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African Nigeria Yoruba Carved Wooden Figure
African Nigeria Yoruba Carved Wooden Figure Description: Carved wooden figure by the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It stands 11 3/4" in height and 4" in width. A beautiful piece! Provenance: Portland Art Museum deaccession. Shipping and Payment: Free shipping within the USA. Paypal payments get your item shipped within the next business day. Paypal eCheck are fine and your package will be shipped once it clears. Sorry. No local pickups. Thanks for bidding! Interested in more than one item? Yes, we're happy to offer combined shipping! We can ship to Russia. Poland, Italy and Brazil via USPS International Express Mail. Please contact us for any questions. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN ANGEL AFRICAN AMERICAN FIGURINES BLACK FIGURE ANGELS HEAVEN GOD
MY AUCTION IS A VINTAGE AFRICAN AMERICAN ANGEL. SHE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND IS OLD. FREE USA SHIPPING ag6 2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28c%3Eag6%3E2-13e09094e4d-0xfa-
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African Art Carved Wooden Skeleton Figure 19'' Tall
African hand carved wooden 19'tall skeleton that can hang on the wall or is poseable. Skeleton is attached at the joints with some type of old cords. I added a cord at the top so it could be displayed hanging up. Not sure of the age. But is in good condition.
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Nigeria: Large Tribal used Rare African figure from Eket.
Large Tribal used Rare African figure from Eket. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 60 cm. The Eket. Numbering one million, are an Ibibio subgroup of farmers who do not fish unlike their Cross River neighbors. The main economic staple in the region is the palm oil. Which is extracted and sold to external markets. Every village is ruled by a group elders and the heads of extended families. Their decisions are enforced by members of the ekpo society who act as messengers of the ancestors. The Ekpo society requires that its initiates sponsor feasts for the town. Which foster the appearance of the redistribution of wealth by providing the poor with food and drink. In effect, this allows the disparity in wealth to be perpetuated in Ibibio society. Ekpo members are always masked when performing their ... morepolicing duties. And although their identities are almost always known, fear of retribution from the ancestors prevents most people from accusing those members who overstep their limits, effectively committing police brutality.
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD STATUE MAN PRIMITIVE SCULPTURE TRIBAL FIGURE
YOU ARE BIDDING ON A ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE TRIBAL AFRICAN CARVED IN A HARD WOOD MAN STATUE/FIGURE.MADE IN ONE PIECE OF WOOD.IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.NOTHING IS BROKEN,ORIGINAL PATINA.UNTOUCHED IN AS FOUND CONDITION. SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAILS.THANKS YOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK. MEASURE 9 1/2`` HIGH BASE MEASURE 4 1/8`` BY 3 1/2`` CANADIAN BUYER PAY APPLICABLE TAX. PLEASE WAIT THE INVOICE BEFORE MAKE THE PAYMENT
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Primitive Stone Scuplture/Figure African?
Very interesting old stone hand carved figure. Believed to be of African origin. Size: 11.75" high. 2-3" wide. Very heavy, about 3-4 pounds. Good original condition.
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Burkina Faso: Large Extremly Rare and Old Tribal used African Mossi figure.
Large Tribal used Old and Extremly Rare African Mossi Figure. Burkina Faso. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments and carved decoration. Height: 60 cm. The first Mossi Empire was founded by invaders from northern Ghana. Today. The Mossi are the largest ethnic group living in Burkina Faso. They number 2,2 to 3,5 million and are the only tribe of Inland West Africa to have a centralized governing body, in addition to clans and professional corporations led by elders known as zaksoba. They are an ethnically diverse people divided into two social groups. Political power resides in nakomze. Whose ancestors invaded the region in 15th century and subjected the various autochthonous groups living there. From these arose the tengabisi. A heterogeneous population whose kinship groups have provided the religious leaders of the ... moreMossi to this day. On the north. One encounters a region of Sahelian desert steppes, then further south a zone of tree-field savannas, which gives way to forestland in the deep south. The greater part of the population lives off agriculture and cattle breeding. They grow millet. Sorghum, maize, sesame, peanuts, and indigo. Cotton. Introduced by the French during the occupation, is also cultivated over large stretches of land. Since the beginning of the century, the family has not been regarded as part of a community, since custom required that, immediately after circumcision, the eldest son leave to live independently from his father. Similarly. The young wife had no status whatsoever until the birth of her first child, which gave her the right to visit her parents. She did not raise her children, who were entrusted to older wives. On the other hand, at the death of a farther, the son would receive the wives and fields of his father. c2g3.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*5f%3Ec2g3-13e0c0bcd28-0xf4-
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Vintage Hand Carved Wood Figure Looks to be Egyptian or African
Here we have a really nice hand carved figure I'm not sure what kind of figure it is but it is very detailed and nice. Please see pictures. It's in really good condition. It's 10" tall and about 4"wide. Thanks for looking and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. I will combine shipping so take a look at my other items. God Bless and Happy Bidding.
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Beautiful Marble African Figure
Beautiful Marble African Figure Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge You are bidding on a Beautiful Marble African Figure that was bought from an Estate Sale and is in very good condition. Measures about 5" tall and the base measures 3" x 2" Please be Aware that All Items Are Stored in a Smoker's Home. Please use the Shipping Calculator PayPal Only! Payment due within 3 days. Thank you. Theresa Your item will be shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment. I will e-mail you when your item is shipped. DO NOT DUPLICATE OR COPY! Template Made By: © InkFrog.com Auction Templates. Logos, Store fronts and more! inkfrog terapeak. I000000.
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MOBA tchitcheri figure african tribal art 8.2" ARTE AFRICANO AFRICANISCHE KUNST
Statuette MOBA 21cm Nord togo ARTE AFRICANO. AFRICANISCHE KUNST PREMIER LOSSO Statuette MOBA MOBA figure Nord TOGO 21cm(8.2" Les"Moba" vivent au nord du togo. Ils sculptent des représentations anthropomorphes. Leurs art brut en bois très dur. Longtemps considéré comme mineur, est aujourd'hui considéré et prisé par les amateurs d'objets minimalistes et ruiniformes. Statuaire MOBA représentant un personnage. La tete est sphérique. Les yeux. Les oreilles et la bouche ne sont représentés. les bras le long du corps et les jambes écartées. Moba diviners influence and direct the planning. Design and ritual use of tchitcheri figures for family or clan shrines. They are protective and promote health and prosperity. Representing no particular person or ancestor, ... morethey are an individual's direct link with God. The figure is reduced to an elemental, symbolic form. Details such as facial features, hands, feet and indications of gender are rare. Le tchitcheri ne peut être façonné que par les individus dont les pères sont devins. Ces statues de bois sont toujours composées d'un tronc. De deux bras, deux jambes et d'une tête quasiment sphérique. Façonner le tchitcheri est considéré comme une opération délicate et très dangereuse. Pour cette raison, seuls les devins donnent à leurs fils la protection spéciale exigée pour la création de tels statues. Ceux qui transgressent cette loi sont censés risquer la cécité ou la folie. On distingue 3 types de tchitcheri: Les plus petits(tchitcheri yendu) Sont placés dans les tombeaux. Ils ne représentent aucune personne ou ancêtre en particulier mais sont le lien direct d'un individu avec la divinité. Les tchitcheri bawoong taille moyenne sont conçus pour des tombeaux de famille. Ils représentent les ancêtres récents. Enfin. Les tchitcheri sakwa, de plu
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African Art Kenya 3 Figure Sculptures One Piece Carved Wood-Wholesale lot of 6
3 Figures Carved Wood African Art Sculpture- lot of 6 pieces. These pieces came from a large collection of African art that I purchased in an estate sale. The previous owner was an entomologist who lived and worked in parts of Africa(mainly Tanzania and Kenya) for several years in the 1980's. While in Africa. He began purchasing art from the local artists to re-sell in the U.S. He recently retired and I was fortunate to purchase a large portion of inventory from his estate. Sale includes: 4 smaller pieces and 2 larger pieces. 3 pieces have stickers that read"Hand Carved. Made in Kenya"the other 3 have no sticker. This is a complex 3 figure design linked together in the center. They are permanently linked.cannot be separated. Figures are spread apart to stand. The 4 smaller pieces are similar in size. They measure approx. 12" ... moretall x 3" wide when collapsed and 9.5" tall x 7.5" wide when spread apart and standing. The 2 larger pieces are also similar in size. They measure approx. 16" tall x 3.5" wide when collapsed and 12" tall x 10" wide when spread apart and standing. Natural variations in wood color and/or texture and small imperfections are common in these Hand-Carved art pieces. Remember. These are one of a kind items* Sorry. NO International Orders* Shipping to lower 48 U.S. states only. Buyers in Alaska. Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will be required to pay extra shipping costs. Please contact beforehand. Buyers: Please make sure you double check the shipping address when placing your order. Orders will be sent to Paypal"Confirmed" addresses only. Buyer is responsible for any and all lost product costs. Re-shipping fees, etc if buyer lists an incorrect address even if item has"Free shipping" Item is sold without warranty. Factory warranty does not apply. Returns accepted only if product arrives damaged or is defective. Seller will pay return shipping. Item must be returned. Unused, within 7 days and in original packaging. Thanks for Looking
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African Art Figure Sculpture One Piece Carved Wood Estate Collection~ 18" tall
Unique Carved Wood African Art Sculpture. This piece came from a large collection of African art that I purchased in an estate sale. The previous owner was an entomologist who lived and worked in parts of Africa(mainly Tanzania and Kenya) for several years in the 1980's. While in Africa. He began purchasing art from the local artists to re-sell in the U.S. He recently retired and I was fortunate to purchase a large portion of inventory from his estate. Note- There are multiple cracks throughout sculpture from the wood drying out over time. I have pointed out a few of these cracks in the pictures above. Roughly counting- 1 in base area(pic. 10) 7 +- in arms, etc in body(a few shown in pics 9& 11) saw cut mark at bottom of base(pic 12) Cracks do not effect sculpture's stability.it feels very sturdy. Also, sculpture does rock a little ... morebit as bottom isn't perfectly flat. Would be best to prop it up on one side to steady it. This is a complex figure design carved from one piece of wood. Features two-toned colored wood. Outer wood is lighter than center part. It believe they used a dye on the darker portion. Carving measures approx. 18" tall x 4" wide at base x 5" deep at base*Natural variations in wood color and/or texture and small imperfections are common in these Hand-Carved art pieces. Remember. These are one of a kind items* Sorry. NO International Orders* Shipping to lower 48 U.S. states only. Buyers in Alaska. Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will be required to pay extra shipping costs. Please contact beforehand. Buyers: Please make sure you double check the shipping address when placing your order. Orders will be sent to Paypal"Confirmed" addresses only. Buyer is responsible for any and all lost product costs. Re-shipping fees, etc if buyer lists an incorrect address even if item has"Free shipping" Item is sold without warranty. Factory warranty does not apply. Returns accepted only if product arrives damaged or is defective. Seller will pay return shipping. Item must
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VINTAGE AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOOD FIGURINE FIGURE TANGANYIKA WOODEN HEAD BUST
VINTAGE AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOOD FIGURINE FIGURE TANGANYIKA WOODEN HEAD BUST THIS LISTING IS FOR A VINTAGE HAND CARVED AFRICAN FIGURINE HANDCARVED BETWEEN 1961- 1964 IN THE FORMER AFRICAN STATE OF TANGANYIKA FIGURE IS APPROX. 9 1/2 INCHES TALL AND IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. THE BASE HAS A LITTLE DUST ON IT DUE TO SITTING ON A SHELF FOR YEARS. BUT BESIDES THAT IT APPEARS TO BE PERFECT. Please view all photos as they are part of the description. Feel free to ask questions. Thank you. If you have any questions regarding payment please e-mail us through ebay. Payment must be received within 3 days after auction closes. We will not ship until funds are cleared. All payment's are fully secure. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY STORE U.S. BUYERS All shipments will be shipped UPS or USPS. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Orders taken outside the UNITED STATES may be subject ... moreto port duties and/or taxes. Once a shipment is received these additional charges for custom clearance will be your responsibility. We cannot predict them. We will ship USPS or UPS. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY STORE All of our treasures are thoroughly researched to best describe with accuracy and detail. Please do not bid if you do not agree to the shipping and handling price. There is no negotiating as we take great care in our shipping. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY STORE We have bought and sold antiques our whole lives. As antique dealers. We strive to find valuable treasures for all to enjoy. Our merchandise is clean and fresh unless otherwise stated. All sales are final unless damaged. Please ask all questions before bidding. We answer our emails daily and will definitely get back to you. I'm PayPal Verified CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY STORE Items will be shipped as described. Please ask all questions before bidding. If upon receipt item is damaged. We will send you the necessary paperwork to file a claim if insurance was purchased to receive your money back. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY STORE
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Vintage Carved Wood Figure ~ African ~ Hunter / Warrior? ~ Tribal Art Sculpture
A vintage carved wood figure of an African hunter or warrior. I believe carved in hardwood and African in origin. Height approx. 39cm. Weight approx. 200g. CONDITION ~ Excellent vintage condition with no chips or splits. Please take a good look at the photographs. These form an important part of the description. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Check out my! Buy in confidence. As all my items can be returned if not fully satisfied with your purchase. There is simply no need for negative feedback or low star ratings. As any problems can be resolved. Item will be posted upon payment and feedback will be left upon receipt of positive feedback. IT IS NOT IN MY INTEREST TO PROFIT FROM POSTAGE COSTS. IF I HAVE OVER ESTIMATED THE COST, THEN I WILL REFUND THE DIFFERENCE, PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY CONCERNS. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE 1 ... moreOR 2 STAR RATINGS FOR POSTAGE. THE POSTAGE COST IS CLEAR BEFORE BUYING, SO I SIMPLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY ANYONE NEEDS TO LEAVE LOW STAR RATINGS. There is no'Buy it Now' price for this item.
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RARE Wonderful African Art Wood Sculpture Figure Carving Tribe 21 Inches Tall
This is a beautiful African art wooden sculpture measuring 12" tall. Being such an old piece. It is in decent condition, although as you can see, there are some signs of wear. Thanks for looking! Please allow up to 6 days before shipping.
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Vintage African wooden shrine figure Bobo People Burkina Faso 14.5in tall #4236
Vintage African Bobo shrine figure. Hand carved wood, Bobo People, Burkina Faso, 20thC, a very expressive face, one arm partially gone, chips, age cracks, and insect damage, includes stand, size 14.5in tall, 4236 Shipping quote is for the continental US Contact me for International shipping rates Georgia residents pay 8% sales tax Allan Arthur Oriental Rugs and Tribal Arts Atlanta's largest collection of African Folk Art
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CONGO old african figure statue ancien d'afrique TCHOKWE afrika kongo africa
BELGIAN CONGO Chokwé old wooden double figure with good patination. Ancestors altar piece. in perfect condition. 1900- 20 height 34 cm- 13.25 inches WOOD Shippingcosts: Belgium 9$. Europe + USA 45$(kilopost) rest of the world 65$(sign-for) neigbouring countries from Belgium only 22$ up to 10kg! Check my other auctions for more old african objects.
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V FINE ANTIQUE YORUBA IBEJI MALE TWIN FIGURE W/ BEADS NIGERIAN AFRICAN TRIBAL
THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTED FROM LONDON. UK. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Dimensions. Condition, Postage& Payment Details- most of the information you will need is here on this page but please get in touch if you don't find what you are looking for. Condition& Dimensions More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Postage& Packing For your peace of mind and mine items will be sent fully insured. I will be posting from WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL to Monday 29TH APRIL so please make payment as early as possible. PLEASE be a little patient with the post- I will get them posted asap but I work on my own. Often have a fair amount to post and I do pack carefully. I also post in the order that things are paid for. Any delays by the postal services either at my end or abroad are rarely my fault. ... moreI always post out at the latest 3 working days after receiving cleared payment but sometimes an item is slowed up by a backlog of post or delayed whilst being processed through customs. To give you an idea it generally takes about 3-7 working days within Europe and 9- 14 working days to the U.S. rest of the world. If speed is of the essence then I can use a courier(DHL/ FEDEX etc. but prices for couriers start at around £30/ £40GBP for the very smallest object and VERY quickly escalate depending on size. Weight and destination. Please note also that there has been a considerable hike in postage prices by the Royal Mail this year. I add on very little, often not enough to cover the packaging materials, so the price I quote really is as fair as possible. UK: 1st Class Recorded Delivery(insured to £50 GBP only) $12 USD. UK: Special Delivery: $14.34 USD. Europe: Royal Mail international signed for(full insurance) $23.71 USD. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited tracking(depending on your country) U.S and rest of the world: Royal Mail international signed for(full insurance) $29.14 USD. This is a signed for service which offers full or limited t
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Rare 1960's nude African woman chalkware figure
On offer is this very unique mid century modern nude Chalkware plaster figure that was made in the 1960's. this figure is very reminiscent of the Vaughn Kendrick sculptures in the late 60's early 70's. Collector's of Universal Statuary and Marwal sculptures would appreciate this piece.
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Yaure Double Mask with Figure for Lo Ceremony African
Title, Yaure Double Mask with Figure for Lo Ceremony African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Yaure/Guro, Materials, Wood. Stick, pigment, beads, Approximate Age, Mid/Second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 34.5 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, damage to mouth area on large figure. Scrapes and chips in places, Additional Information: This unusual and highly stylized ... moremask of a female figure standing on double masks is placed among the Yaure people of the Ivory Coast who are close neighbors of the Guro. Both groups share social practices and some stylistic elements in their masks and carvings. In fact the mask could come from the northern Guro where heavily abstracted masks representing females are danced or be simply an amalgamation of style elements from both Guro and Yaure and the better-known Baule. It is interesting that the mask has been repainted numerous times indicating its age and long use and by doing so further blurs traditional stylistic identifiers associated with these two peoples of Cote dâivoire. But among the Yaure the darkly painted mask is used primarily for the Lo ceremony and at times may dance in the Je ritual celebration that cleanses the village after the death of an individual. Yaure masks can also represent âYuâ a spiritual power. The standing female figure is finely carved and shown wearing double ivory bracelets on each wrist and at one time was covered in a white pigment or white clay the residue of which is still seen in crevices of the figure. Though the mask has two faces carved on it
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Dogon Male Figure Niongom Curve Shape Turned Head African
Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 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, crack in head. Chips, Additional Information: A late example of Dogon standing male figures with curved body and turned head in a style known as Niongom. Found among the Dogon from the Southern Cliff. This figure, representation of ... morea nommo, was used as a shrine piece. 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) A Bamana blacksmith could easily have carved the figure. such Dogon figures represent ancestors identified to an individual, family, village or region. As an ancestor the figure represents either a familial ancestor or one of the original eight Nommo who descended to earth to create us, the world and continue to be interested in the affairs of man. Recommended Reading: Laude's AFRICAN ART OF THE DOGON. Amex DOGON STATUARY, Ezra's ART OF THE DOGON, Ndlaye'
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Ibeji Twin Figure Yoruba Custom Stand Nigeria African
Title, Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba Custom Stand African Type of Object, Carving.Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, seond half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 11.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear in places, Additional Information: Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba custom Stand African 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. See AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by E. Dagan and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by E. Cameron. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like ... morethe orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a 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, indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. 009678* 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 o
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Yoruba Ere Ibeji Memorial Figure , Nigeria African
Type of Object, Male Memorial Figure(Ere Ibeji) Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Blue(indigo) powder pigment, Approximate Age, Mid to late Twentieth Century. Dimensions, Height is 12 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. Cracks in the left eye area and the base, stains, Ibeji twin figures Yoruba Ishogbo Oyo region African Region/Area: Osogbo-Oyo Region Additional Information: ... moreA standing miniature figure with high chignon hairstyle and scarifications on the cheeks. The incisions between legs indicates that the figure represents a female. Traces of blue powder are seen on the surface. The harmonious balance and the great serenity shown on this figure are the main traits of the Yoruba sculpture. This figure belongs to the category of twin figure. Ere Ibeji. The Yoruba are known for their extraordinarily high rate of multiple births and one of the highest in the world as regards twin birth. At one point in the past twins known as Ibeji. Were thought by the Yoruba to be evil and were quickly killed as they were considered to be monsters and abnormal. But a cult of twins developed in which the twins were now seen to be minor deities who blessed their families with good fortune. The death of either of the twins or both is thought to be calamitous for the family that must be remedied by appeasing the soul of the deceased child through the carving of a figure put in the care of the mother who will treat the small wooden figure as though it were the deceased twin and alive Ere ibeji are also identified with the Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red a
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Baule Male Standing Figure Cote d'Ivoire African 24 inch
Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, wood. Beads, cotton cloth, pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 24 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, A wonderful male ancestor figure holding his beard as an indicator of high rank and status in this world and in the spirit world! Baule Male Standing Figure Cote d'Ivoire African Art. The elaborate markings ... moreon their bodies front and back and their faces allied to the complexity and detail of the hair enhances their presentation as personages of high rank and social status. Facial features and hair are especially detailed. The figure finely balanced and the well-finished surface reflect Baule sensibilities of representation and aesthetics. This figure was used as an ancestor figure or a spirit of other world. In fact. Baule carved figures are known generally as waka sran, meaning a"person of woodâ. Such sculptures have multiple purposes and uses. They fall into two categories, the first represents the spirits of the wild(Asie Usu) that live in the bush beyond village boundaries. Figures of this category are owned by diviners known as Komien, who can read the future, heal as well as solve his client problems. The priest communicates with these spirits through such figures also considered as receptacles of spirits. Our piece may belong to this category because of the importance of encrusted sacrificial material on its surface. The second category of statues is composed of male and female figures that represent âspirit worldâ spouses for their owners.
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Senufo Male Figure Pombibele, Ivory Coast Mali African
Title, Senufo Male Figure Pombibele. Ivory Coast Mali African, Type of Object, Standing Male Figure. Country of Origin, Ivory coast and Mali, People, Senufo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th C, Dimensions, Height is 14.5 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, large cracks in the base. Chips in places, Senufo Male Figure Pombibele. African Additional Information: This well carved male figure ... morecomes from the Senufo people who are found in Ivory Coast. Mali and Burkina Faso. The figure has all the hallmarks of a classic Senufo sculpture in terms of details and the appearance of a well-used surface of the figure. He has typical Senufo scarification around his navel indicating his maturity and his stature as an elder. The face is carved with great sculptural awareness and the hair is stylized with a high crest indicating a relatively new initiate into menâs society activities. He is also shown with scarification around the navel. He stands on a cylindrical base. The offered piece is a small version of the so-called rhythm-ponders. Or"pombibele" figures used at the funerals of important members of the"Poro" Society, a powerful regulatory force throughout much of coastal West Africa. These Pombibele figures make loud booming noises when groups of them are struck on the hard ground. They are sometimes carried. In this way, they do not make sounds at all. The Senufo are the dominant culture in Cote d'Ivoire. And also extend across the border into Mali. The Senufo carve numerous male and female figures in a variety of positions, as well as man
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Songye Janus Power Figure Nkishi DR Congo African
Title, Songye Janus Power Figure Nkishi DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, wood. Vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches H. x 3.75 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, Chips and holes in head. Face and neck, large chip in base, shallow cracks, horn cracked and chipped, old insect damage arrested, Additional Information: ... moreAn interesting Songye figure in the form of a Janus with two heads. A pair of arms and a pair of legs. The janus represent a male and female. The remain of a raffia skirt can be seen around the waist. The figure is covered with a black dark patina! The horn enserted in the head was used to hold magical substances. Such figures belong to the category of Nkishi(plural Mankishi) usually recognized by the presence of magic elements attached to the figure the surface. These Magic elements known as"Bishimba" give the figure its magical power. 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 formula and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. Sculpture often serves 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 ethnic groups, a sculpture such as this serves as the contact point between th
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Bassa Standing Female Figure with Slippers Liberia African Art
Title, Bassa Standing Female Figure Liberia African Art, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, statue, Country of Origin, Liberia, People, Bassa, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 25.5 inches H. x 6 inches W. 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, large crack in head. Chips in many places, Additional Information: A standing Female figure carved in a strong style typical to ... morethe Bassa people. Figures among the Bassa are rare. Usually they shows traits that are evidence of a mixture of sources and cultures as figures play a prominent role among other Liberian and Sierra Leone peoples including the Dan and Mende. This example is a pure Bassa sculpture with all details found on typical Bassa Figures. The head and face of this figure are carved in a similar manner as the better known Bassa masks called Geh-naw that dances in graceful and feminine movements to accompany the boys when they return to their village after having been initiated into the menâs society. The facial features are expressive an very geometric. The elaborate braided hairstyle and distinctive markings on the forehead. Temples, chest and breasts, around the navel and in the back are evidences that the figure represents a mature or initiate female. The patina shows traces of pigment which indicates the figure was extensively used in rituals. 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 th
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LOVELY 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN NIGERIAN TRIBAL HAND CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF A WOMAN
LOVELY 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN NIGERIAN TRIBAL HAND CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF A WOMAN I AM PLEASED TO OFFER ON EBAY THIS FABULOUS AND GOOD SIZED LATE 19TH CENTURY/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY ANTIQUE AFRICAN NIGERIAN HAND CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF A WOMAN WHICH IS CARVED FROM ONE PIECE OF LIGHT COLOUR WOOD AND STAINED BLACK. THE FIGURE MEASURES 50.5CM IN HEIGHT AND THE BASE MEASURES ABOUT 10.7CM IN LENGTH BY 9.4CM IN WIDTH. THE BASE DOES HAVE DAMAGE BEING CRACKS THROUGH FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THERE IS A CRACK UP THE SIDE OF THE BODY. THERE IS A SMALL CHIP ON THE BACK OF THE SKIRT AND THERE IS WEAR TO THE BLACK STAINING. THERE WAS SOME GREEN BAIZE ON THE BASE BUT THIS HAS BEEN REMOVED. I ALSO THINK THERE ARE SOME OLD WOODWORM HOLES. THERE THE FIGURE HAS A SLIGHT LEAN TO ONE SIDE. DUE TO THE WEIGHT THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO BUYERS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM. ... moreIF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME.
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3 FIGURE AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE WARRIOR & 2 HEADHUNTERS
For sale is a three figure African Nigerian Benin b ronze sculpture. It consists of the chief warrior. The larger of the three, who is holding a weapon in each hand and behind him are two smaller figures, his two henchmen, each holding a weapon in one hand and a head in the other. It is 7" H and weighs 823 grams in very good condition. Thank you for looking and please browse my store.
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Kenya Old Man Figure African Rosewood Wood Carved Statue 1980
french- antic Gallery on eBay Kenya Old Man Figure African Rosewood Wood Carved Statue 1980 Old man statue in rosewood carved made in Kenya during the 1980's. Perfect condition. 8 1/4" 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 d'homme en buste du Kenya. Sculpture indigène en palissandre d'Afrique des 80's. Bel état. Hauteur 23cm. 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 ... morecosts 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?265ae.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28%3E%3F265ae-13e15e3c586-0xfd-
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BAKONGO AFRICAN ART FIGURE #2008 ~ For African Art Gallery
BAKONGO FIGURE#2008 Tribe: BaKongo. Country: DRC. Material: Wood. Size: 12" 29.2 cm) Tall. Condition: Good. Item# 2008 Provenance: Ex. James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Kongo may number about three million people. Present in three countries– the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola and the Congo Republic– the Kongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River. Numerous subgroups go to form the vast Kongo cultural complex, among which are the Vili, the Woyo and the Yombe. These tribes produce a diversity of artistic styles, with Kongo art being one of the best known. The Kongo demonstrate the extreme complexity of their traditions on major occasions. Such as the investiture of a chief or at funerals. The Kongo pantheon was small: one all-powerful god who gave healing powers to the king, to the nganga, and to ... morethe heads of cults. Besides their textiles of great renown, the Kongo had a funerary art of decorated steles and funerary statues in stone, very often depicting the chief seated cross-legged in a posture of reflection. Some of these statues were placed on tombs to aid the spirits of the dead to join the world of the deceased. Wood sculptures represent royal wives, hunters, musicians, and healers. Their postures vary: sometimes they kneel in a position of respect, the head bent slightly backwards; women might be depicted seated with the child they hold by the neck or whom they are nursing. The cheeks are round, the face, carefully rendered, is realistic. The patina is smooth, the bust scarified. Elaborate geometrical patterns occur on the pedestal or the body, where they may be mingled with fine scarification marks. The figures were used to ward off danger to mothers during delivery and to protect the health of the child. The commemorative statues known as phemba were designed for women who had lost a child and wanted another. These carvings, generally sophisticated and very graceful, were thought to favor such a happy event. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out
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