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$24.59 Shipping Location: New York, United States Today you have a unique opportunity to own a part of an impressive collection of original African objects which is now being liquidated due to several ... moreunforeseen circumstances. Please check out all of our auctions for other interesting pieces! This mask is being sold as part of a private collection of African tribal art and artifacts. It was appraised as part of a larger collection in 2005 which has since been divided. And an appraiser estimated the value of similar Lega sculptures at $580.00 at that time. Much of the collection has already been sold privately or gifted to different institutional organizations. Objects that remain from this collection are of very good quality, and some have been recently exhibited and displayed to the public in Georgia. The appraisal is not included with the auction, you are buying the mask alone. This piece was made in Zaire. Which has not been in existence since the mid-1990s and is now the DRC. Don't be fooled by other sellers who pander new, tourist objects; this piece is the real deal. No Reserve. All reasonable offers considered. Please inspect photographs prior to bidding; as this is a liquidation, no refunds or exchanges are permitted. Because of the weight of this item, it cannot be combined with any other items to avoid damage for shipping purposes. Item Number: 0048 Originates from: Lega tribe. Zaire(now DRC- Democratic Republic of Congo) Measurements(inches) Height 23.5" x Width 8" x Depth 6" Condition: Very Fine. Please see our high resolution photos to see every detail! Materials/Comments: Carved Wood. Female Fetish w/ Painted Face. Origin Information: All Lega art is used within the context of the bwami society. Original Lega art is primarily wooden. The highest ranking members of the bwami association commission. Own, use and interpret all Lega sculpture. The genius of the Lega artist lies in his ability to produce a work that fulfills the requirements of the bwami patron. Fits perfectly within the canon, and yet is artistically unique. Various
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$38.58 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States It was made by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria and depicts a horned creature with a human face. The surface of this piece is encrusted with bits of straw and ... moredirt and the finish is worn. There are over 50 pieces with a focus on ceremonial, ritual and spiritual tools and also a collection of West African currency manilla bracelets.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Immigration from Mozambique to Tanzania has resulted in a blurring of ethnic identities and a sharing of certain ideas. The coastal location of the Makonde, ... morehowever, indicates that they were involved with Swahili slave traders for centuries.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Ancestors are highly honored with elaborate funerals and the appearance of masked dancers with masks representing the social rank and identity of the ... moredeceased. Various spirits of the ‘bush' recognized by the Mossi are also given form in the masks and their character proved in the dances.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States These beautiful statues are being sold in a lot of 4 pieces. They are in good condition with minor imperfections. Due to the nature of our products being ... morehand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$20.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Peterborough, United States Height 21 3/4".
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Through the protruding musculature that boasts rounded volumes, the Byeri figure emanates a formidable sensation. Composed of mirrors and with hypnotic ... moreeyes, its figure resembles the formal appearance of the Byeri's reliquary..
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$16.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Peterborough, United States Old breaks to legs of chair (see photos). Height 8".
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. There is cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. Product Condition. ... moreDue to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in ... moreAfrica, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 40.5/12.6 DHL express delivery The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to a collection of statues crafted by the Luluwa people. These statues ... moreare notable for their slender frames and often display different types of scarification. The particular statue in question has distinctive and individualistic features that set it apart..
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the nature ... moreof our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States This entire piece is made out of hand-carved wood. These masquerades are a form of artistic performance and are often associated with important social ... moreand cultural events, including funerals. The Mossi hold elaborate funerals to honor their ancestors, and masked dancers play a significant role in these ceremonies.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Cleveland, United States These rare and facinating reliquary figures are always in male/female pairs. This is the male; I am selling the female of the pair concurrently on eBay- ... moreplease check my other items. The Ambete are part of the same group as the Kota and Punu and share with them a cult surrounding ancestral bones. The reliquary figures are particularly interesting. They are usually quite large. Columnar in shape and have a hatch at the back. It is sometimes claimed that bones are kept in this compartment. In all the examples I have seen, the space available is much smaller than the reiquaries used by the Fank, Kota, etc. I am inclined to think, that apart from some fragments, this compartment was chiefly intended to receive Bilongo- magical substances to keep the guardian powerful- rather than human remains. The latter would have been stored in a more secure basket beside the guardian. Interestingly. The hatches of these two 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" tall and wear necklaces. The faces are extremely distictive. Lozenge-shaped, with a central brow beneath which are smallish 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 on eBay.
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections. ... moreProduct Condition. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. It has been decorated with nuts, leather and raffia and a has a protruding horn coming ... morefrom the top. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Makonde people of Tanzania. There is cracking throughout the piece and minor imperfections. Due to the nature ... moreof our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Luba people of DRC. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands A beautiful MAHONGWE Reliquary statue made of wood. Sorry for the inconvenience. Stand not included.
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$69.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Very nice statue with lots of details. The head of this statue stands in an angle and is turned to the right. On the head a piece of horn coverd with ... morelizzard skin. On the neck a neckless of natural fibers.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands The statue is covered and decorated with very fine brass and copper plates. Sorry for the inconvenience. Have a good look at the pictures.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Tribal AFRICAN ART Wood Sculpture Fang/Gabon Seated RELIQUARY FIGURE-11-NR! DIMENSIONS 10" tall. TRIBE& REGION/COUNTRY Fang Gabon(or Cameroon) ... moreDESCRIPTION Seated reliquary figure with three-part hairdo. Wood. Sculpturally interesting composition built out of lozenge-shaped forms for arms and legs. Indicating vitality. CONDITION Excellent overall condition. There are two old inconspicuous repairs to one of the arms. See photos. We are excited to be auctioning many pieces of distinct African art from the David Rapkin collection. Rapkin is a retired professor from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been collecting African Art for twenty-five years. His collection was exhibited at the Eisentrager/Howard Gallery. October 19-November 9th, 2012, titled"African Art in Unlikely Places: The David Rapkin Collection" Many of the pieces being auctioned here in the coming weeks were part of that exhibit. See below for Rapkin's extensive essay and suggested reading list on African art which accompanied the show. And see this link for a news story on the exhibit: See our other listings for more from this collection. Following are photos of the original exhibition pamphlet for the African Art in Unlikely Places exhibit. The pamphlet is not included but we can include photocopies if the winning bidder wishes. CLICK HERE TO ADD US TO YOUR"FAVORITE SELLERS" LIST NOTE: We don't end auctions early or add"Buy It Now" prices. Please don't ask us to do so. SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL USA: via UPS ground. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. Please note that we will need a street address(no PO Boxes) For Alaska and Hawaii. Please don't use the shipping calculator; write for a quote before bidding. SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE USA: via the US Postal Service- International Priority Mail. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. If the calculator does not give you a price for your country. We cannot ship this item to you.
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$29.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Male ancestor figure Standing on stool. Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Zaire) People, Tabwa, Materials, Wood and ... morepigment. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 19 inches. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, age cracks in head. Face, trunk,stool, chips and scratches, scrubbed surface, Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure Standing on stool Provenance: ex-collection of Gilbert Azeata. An artist and collector from Kigali, Rwanda. Additional Information: An old fascinating male figure with scarification on face. Torso, arms and legs, standing on a circular stool.The surface was scrubbed in places.There are minor cracks and chips in the stool and the figure. The Tabwa are a tiny tribe in the Upper River Region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Formerly Zaire. Their carvings are ancestor figures, and they usually stand on a circular base with slightly bent knees and hands resting on their abdomen. Sometimes the hairstyle is a George Washington queue. On this figure the like on this example the coiffure is a ap like with diamond design. The Tabwa number more than 200. 000. Tabwa art has only recently come to be identified as a separate style often confused with the sculpture of their neighbors or others who took Tabwa identity. Chiefs were not powerful and local lineage heads exercised much authority. It was the lineage heads who kept small figures representing honored ancestors known as Mipasi on small shrines that they controlled. Tabwa figural sculptures represent ancestors who were to assist in daily activities and during the hunt. Tabwa
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$24.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States The Bangi of Congo, numbering 117,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African ... moreaffinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 222,000 in 2 countries.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Paris I, France Positioned strategically with eyes vigilant towards the entrance and their feet rooted deeply in the sand, this guardian possesses an ancient power to ... moreward off malevolent forces. This particular piece was once wielded by a diviner hailing from a neighboring population to the west, practicing their ancient arts among the Batéké.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces ... moremay have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States These statues were carved in the style of the Senufo people of Ivory Coast. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may ... morehave possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was created in the style of the Songye people of DRC. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands These Byeri statues were places near graves and guarded the remains of the ancestors. Typical caracteristics of the Fang tribe are the long faces and ... morethe thick short limbs.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Maryland Heights, United States This figure spoon boasts a superb handle crafted into the likeness of a figure wearing a highly ornate headdress, indicative of his dignified status. ... moreAmong the most popular African art pieces,.
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Free Shipping Location: Val-de-Reuil, France YORUBA -NIGERIA.
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$42.36 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States He has a long plaited coiffure and he holds club in one hand. There are over 50 pieces with a focus on ceremonial, ritual and spiritual tools and also ... morea collection of West African currency manilla bracelets.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States This elongated bronze alloy canoe depicts figures relating to the story of the Dogon genesis in African tribal art. It illustrates the story of the mythical ... moreDogon ark led by Nommo and sent by the creator god Amma to populate and reorganize the earth. The crocodile-shaped creature that forms the bowand stern represents ayo geu , a crocodile that killed Nommo. The seven figures seated in the boat are the original Dogon ancestors, who are frequently found on other sculpted works of African Dogon art, such as attic doors. The sides are decorated with motifs depicting snakes, another element of the bestiary linked to mythology. The Dogon are a people renowned for their cosmogony, their esotericism, their myths and legends.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This bronze statue was created in the style of the Benin people of Nigeria. It has intricate detail and is an extraordinary piece. Product Condition. ... moreDue to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands African SHANGO Chief Scepter, Staff of the Yoruba tribe from Nigeria. Stand not included. This scepter does not stand by it self, it is best to make a ... morepedestal for it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands African SHANGO Chief Scepter, Staff of the Yoruba tribe from Nigeria. Stand not included. This scepter does not stand by it self, it is best to make a ... morepedestal for it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$30.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eagle Creek, United States Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking ... moreand imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States There is corrosion, imperfections and wear and tear throughout. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Very nice statue with lots of details. The large eyes and the hugh comb on the head that extends into the nose are the typical male characteristics. Have ... morea good look at the pictures. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$50.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Bamana people of Mali. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States There is corrosion, imperfections and wear and tear throughout. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible ... moreprevious repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 50/10 -Stand not included The Hemba Figures And The Kusu Figures Drew Inspiration From Songye Fetishes To Create Their Own Unique Forms Of Individual ... moreProtection Figures, Such As The Ones We Possess. The Mystical Energy, A Potent Concoction Derived From A Medley Of Diverse Sources,.
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$79.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands This statue is of high quality and was made with the - cire perdue technique-, and is therefore unique in its kind. Beautifully finished off in detail.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands The Yaka have statues of chiefs which are not, however, portraits. Large statue with the typical for Yaka long curved nose. Nice white kaolin accentuates ... morethe face. Have a good look at the pictures.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands This bronze statue is made around a volvanic rock. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Luba people of DR Congo. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Product Condition. Due to the nature ... moreof our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands Ngi is the gorilla, a fearful animal, with whom the candidate identifies after he has been accepted into the association. This bronze statue is made around ... morea vulcanic rock. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This statue was carved in the style of the Senufo people of Ivory Coast. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Due to the nature of our products ... morebeing hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States These beautiful statues are being sold in a lot of 4 pieces. They are in good condition with minor imperfections. Due to the nature of our products being ... morehand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Clackamas, United States This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in ... moreAfrica, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Tulsa, United States SIZE(CM): 28.8/9 statue carved with the effigy of an ancestor. African Hemba art was only belatedly recognized and considered as a corpus in its own right. ... moreIt was previously considered an integral part of Luba art. The two groups are nevertheless very close and share many stylistic canons..
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Their neighbors are the the Kongo, Teke, Zombo, Nkanu, Suku,Pindi, Mbala, Hugann, Holo,Chokwe, and so forth. They have a highly developed artistic sense---and ... morethey instill beauty and drama in even mundane objects.
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Afo Standing Male Figure Nigeria African Art 27 inches
Type of Object, Figure. Carving, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, probably Afo, Materials, Wood and Pigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height 27 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. Neck, torso and base, chips in base, Afo Standing Male Figure Nigeria Additional Information: This dramatically standing male figure tentatively attributed to the Afo people. A relatively ... moresmall ethnic group living today at the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers in north-central Nigeria. The Afo style is recognized here by the striations that covered the body. There is no single style for Afo sculpture and this may be a later example in a more finished style. The surface appears to show signs of long use and much wear. The excellent condition, quality of the sculpture and large size makes this a figure for serious consideration.The use and function of this particular sculpture is not known. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 42150* 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 tr
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Nigeria: Rare Large Tribal used African Ibibio basket figure.
Rare Large and heavy Tribal used African basket figure from the Ibibio. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm and more than 2.5 kilo.
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ADAN ADA ADE GAN ADANGBE EWE Figure 5.9" African tribal art 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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Tabwa Standing Female Figure DR Congo African Oregon Collection
Title, Tabwa Standing Female Figure DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, 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 ... moresubtle 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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Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Rare Gabon African SALE Was $490
Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail ... moreis testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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Attye Figure with Gunpowder Barrel on Head Fine African
Title, Attye Seated Female with Gunpowder Barrel on Head, Type of Object, carving, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire. Ghana, People, Attye, Materials, wood. Pigment, beads, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th Century, Dimensions, Height 26 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, Patina worn away in small places. Chips, shallow cracks, Additional Information: A Attye Seated Female figure of high quality holding a gunpowder ... morebarrel on head! The standing or seated statues of the Attye are some of the most ravishing of all African statuary. Combining the best features of Baule artistry with a uniquely"Lagoon" appearance. The bulbous arms and legs, serene face and stunning body proportions common to the Attye show definite Baule influence, but they are more daring in their execution, with exaggerated volumes, and the resulting effect can be downright extraordinary. This magnificent seated female is a sublime piece, with a dynamic blend of detail and expressiveness, and the carving when viewed from the side reveals an extraordinary profile. Unique to the Attye, the prominent, elevated scarification marks are often achieved by the insertion of small wooden plugs. Representing the forces of female fecundity, these statues are used in rituals to make these forces work. They are also employed by healers to cure sickness and to convey messages to the spirit world. The worn, ageless patina of our figure is glorious, and a testament to its age and importance to the village. Having an area about the size of Germany, squarish Côte d'Ivoire is bordered on the south by the Atlantic
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Tikar Clay God Standing Figure Cameroon African
Type of Object, Clay Figure, Country of Origin, Cameroon Grasslands, People, Tikar, Materials, Clay, Dimensions, 8 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, a few pegs repaired with glue. Crack around waist repaired with glue, crack in the back, glued substances under each foot added to the figure to let it stand by its own, chips in places, Tikar Clay God Standing Figure Cameroon Africa Additional Information: ... moreA two-toned standing male with pegs inserted into the head. A big ring around the neck and a large anklet in one leg. This Terracotta comes from the Tikar people of Cameroon Grasslands. Such clay figures are known as house gods. The Tikar have produced these clay figures to represent the spirits of pygmies known as the first occupants of their region. The Tikar believe these spirits offer protection. Fertility, and good luck. The Tikar also seek the assistance of these house gods during any healing process. Sacrifice and offerings are regularly conducted by the owner to honor these gods and to renew their power. These clay figures come in various forms: standing, sitting, kneeling. Some of them have holes in the back for offerings; some have clay rings around necks, waists, wrists or ankles; some are made in the form of rattles or lamps. The age of these marvelous figures is not known. These clay figures are becoming hard to get and their breakage rate when shipped is horrific. The grassland region in Southwest Cameroon is one of the most artistically rich areas of Africa. Only 250.000 Tikar people remain. 54125* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct In
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Bamana (?) Kneeling Figure Clay Mali African
Title, Kneeling Female Figure, Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Bamana Region, Materials, Terracotta Clay, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches  Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Old chips to back base. Old repair to head, neck, mouth, breast, arms and hand, pot and base, Information: Numerous terracotta sculptures have come to light from the great âInland Delta Culturesâ of ... morethe Niger River and Bani River confluence that date as early as the 12 th century. The tradition continues in a modern replica of this style and imagery seen in this kneeling female figure holding a water pot with a narrow neck and mouth. The figure is shown with a stylized coiffure and wearing bracelets after the early figures from this region. After being decorated the object was fired at a relatively low temperature to give it the brownish-red color that it has. This process is still followed in the pottery found in the region today. 44353* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us
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Cast & Plated African Tribal Figure
A Metal Cast and Plated figure of a Tribal African given to a friend during his time in Africa around the 1970's. This freestanding figure is 6.5 inches(165mm) Tall and across the head wear is 2.25inches(55mm) Wide and weighs 280 grams. Postage charge of £4.00 is for Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery within the U.K.or Overseas Normal Air Mail Europe £4.60 and Rest of the World £7.40 both these services unfortunately have to be at Buyers Risk Only
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Baule Blolo Bla Ivory Coast, African Tribal Creations, art Cote D'Ivoire figure
An African Tribal Creations NO RESERVE AUCTION! Normal.dotm 0 0 1 155 884 Full Sail 7 1 1085 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Normal.dotm 0 0 1 199 1138 Full Sail 9 2 1397 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Normal.dotm 0 0 1 226 1293 Full Sail 10 2 1587 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false One of the largest ethnic groups in Cote d'Ivoire(the Ivory Coast) The Baule people are well known for their fine artwork. As a people, they were one of the strongest oppositional forces to French colonization of West Africa, and as a result, have held quite closely to their cultural heritage throughout recent history. This has left much of their artistic tradition relatively in tact, and its history is better understood by its people in contemporary Cote d'Ivoire. Numbering around one million, the Baule are and ... morehave long been a society that values equality and are among the most egalitarian in West Africa. The result of this social structure is a highly complex and exquisite artistic tradition. Becoming a sculptor/artist was a matter of personal choice, rather than caste/family tradition, and so numerous unique and elaborate styles developed among the Baule people. Their figures and masks are among the most highly sought after by African art collectors. Normal.dotm 0 0 1 65 374 Full Sail 3 1 459 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false This beautiful example of Baule art is referred to as the Blolo Bla. Or'Spirit Husband' The Baule people believe that before birth, they each existed in a spiritual realm, wherein each had an indefinite mate. This belief leads to an understanding that marital issues in the natural world between a man or woman and their spouse can be caused by the jealousy of this intangible spirit. In the event of relationship problems, a figure such as this would be commissioned by either the man or woman, and it would be showered with signs of affection to placate the spirit's jealousy. This beautiful example of a woman's'spirit husband'
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Old Vintage Black Americana African Cast Iron negro bottle opener wall figure
A Very Unusual Cast iron African American Bottle opener! Figure is in Very good condition. Holes predrilled on each side to easily affix to the wall. No markings. Only minor wear. Measure 4" x 4" Please take a look at the other items we currently have up for auction. Will gladly combine shipping. Delivery confirmation fee is included in the shipping/handling charge. Please remit your payment within 5 days of completed auction. International Buyers– Please Note: Import duties. Taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Posted with
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Vintage Antique African Carved Rosewood Man Figure Statue
This is a nice vintage antique African carved rosewood Man figure/ statue. Nice shape as the pics show with some minor imperfections. Very old unique piece from a collection. Measures 11" Tall x 3" Wide Enjoy! RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fv%7F.rpn33%3E-13d4e38ab51-0x106-
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SIGNED ART DECO 3 AFRICAN GREY GHOST BRONZE STATUE FIGURE SCULPTURE FIGURINE LRG
bronze_deal SIGNED ART DECO 3 AFRICAN GREY GHOST BRONZE STATUE FIGURE SCULPTURE FIGURINE LRG Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 16" x Width 17" Marble Dimensions: 17" X 7 1/2" Height without base: 15" Weight: 32 LBS Inventory: 19K10011891 This bronze sculpture captures the essence of the Greater Kudu. The Greater Kudu. One of the most graceful of the tragelaphine antelopes, is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa. The Greater Kudus move in a bachelor herd, which can consist of 4 to 8 young males, through the thickets of the plains of Africa in search of food or a herd of females. The males can be distinguished from their female counterparts due to their larger size, horns that make 2.5- 3 graceful twists and the large manes running ... morealong their throats. They move in silence and heightened awareness on the plains, in the dawn, of Africa's Eden. They rarely leave the security of the thick bush-veld, rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds unless for the search of food, to avoid becoming prey to their predators. Predators of the greater kudu generally consist of lions, leopards, hunting dogs and unfortunately, humans. These beautifully shaped horns have long been prized in Africa for use as musical instruments, honey containers and symbolic ritual objects. In many cultures, the horns are thought to be the dwelling places of powerful spirits and in others are a symbol for male potency. This is an exquisite piece bringing to life the African kingdom. The magnificent creatures were cast using the archaic methods of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina tarnish to ensure longevity. They walk mounted upon a black marble base with the artist Milo's signature. The process of bringing a bronze sculpture to life using the lost-wax method is something you'll appreciate after taking this tour- Enjoy. Here Artist original clay sculpture is nearly ready for the foundry. Note the artist is still adding th
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Senufo Rhythm Pounder "Pombibele" Figure African 52 Inches H.
Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire(Ivory Coast) Mali, People, Senufo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 52 inches height x 7 inches width, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Wear. Chips in the central appendage and in abdomen, cracks in base, Senufo Rhythm Pounder"Pombibele" Figure African Additional Information: A well-carved ... moreexample of Senufo carving. Figures such as this are rhythm-ponders. Or"pombibele, a form unique, even ubiquitous, to the Senufo. The so-called"rhythm pounders" are used at the funerals of important members of the"Poro" Society, a powerful regulatory force throughout much of coastal West Africa. Though these Pombibele are associated with loud booming noises when groups of them are struck on the hard ground, many of them are actually carried, and not used to 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 many remarkable masks. Most adhere rather strictly to a known set of proportions, but some can be quite abstract. It is thought that many Senufo artworks are produced by"professional" carvers known to the village, and this accounts for the rather standardized"look" found in the majority of their figural objects. Recommended Reading: Glaze. Anita J. âArt and Death in a Senufo Village. 1981.Forster, T. Die Kunst Der Senufo, Museum Reitberg Zurich. 1988. I have examined th
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Bamana Horse and Rider /Equestrian Figure Mali African Oregon Collection
Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Bamana, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 22.5 inches H. x 12 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 in legs of rider and horse rider's arm broken. Chips in places, Bamana Horse and Rider Equestrian Figure Mali African Provenance: From an old Oregon Collection. Additional Information: A fiscinating figure depicting ... morea horse and rider. The facial features of the horseman reflect the style of the Bamana sculpture. The wear on the surface of this figure indicates some age. This figure will have a strong presence in a collection. Bamana and Dogon equestrian figures 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. Equestrian figures are most often identified as images of the HOGON. Since the horses are a luxury generally reserved for rich an powerful people. The horse is also known as a symbol of blacksmith who represents NOMMO, 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. The artistic diversity of the Bamana is without doubt one of the most astounding. And confounding, of all West African groups. It is interesting that perhaps their closest rivals in complexity are their neighbors to the north and east, the Dogon, with whom they share certain stylistic similarities. Complex religious, funerary, initiation, and agri
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Bembe Standing Male Figure DR Congo African Oregon Collection
Title, Bembe or Pre-Bembe Basikasingo Male Figure. DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Bembe or Pre-Bembe Basikasingo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17.75 inches H. x 6.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks in head. In shoulder, buttocks and in base encrustation worn off in small places, ... moreshallow cracks in many other places, Provenance: From an Old Oregon Collection. Additional Information: This classically carved male figure comes from the Bembe. Pre-Bembe or Basikasingo who are today settled in the eastern region of what is known currently as the Democratic Republic of Congo. This sculptural style was for an extended period identified as Bembe in the past. However recent scholarship has given itâs rightful identity as Basikasingo. They are found near Lake Tangyanika and the Lualaba River in a broad area intermixed with a number of other prominent art-producing peoples including the Lega, Bembe and especially the Boyo and Holoholo, with whom they share closely related carving styles. Carved figures known as âMiziâ are kept on family shrines by the Bassikassingo to depict ancestors who are venerated, and are petitioned for good fortune or to prevent or cure illnesses or bring luck to hunters. This well-aged figure demonstrates African carving at its best with great sculptural views from all sides and especially striking when viewed from the side. The stylized geometric face is defined by the refined facial features and zig-zag beard carvi
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Attye Female Figure Lagoon Cote D'Ivoire African Oregon Collection
Type of Object, Female seated figure. Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire, People, Attye, Materials, Wood and pigment. Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 25.5 inches H. 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Feet broken and repaired, holes with missing pegs. DOES NOT STAND, Attye Seated Female Figure-Lagoon Cote D'Ivoire African Art Area: Lagoon area. Provenance: From an old ... moreOregon collection. Additional Information: Attye figures are some of the most ravishing in all of Africa. Combining the best features of Baule sculpture with a unique"lagoon" appearance. The bulbous arms and legs, serene face and body shape common to the Attye show definite Baule influence, but there is stronger and bolder execution, daring use of abstraction, and greater volumes. The effect can be downright extraordinary. Having an area about the size of Germany, Côte d'Ivoire is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Liberia and Guinea, to the north by Mali and Burkina Faso, and on the east by Ghana. The Attye are one of the so-called Lagoon people of Cote dâIvoire. This area is a mixed association of 12 different language groups. Little is known about their art. It is recorded that Christian religion had destroyed most of their sculpture in the nineteenth century. This piece is one of the few that survived. Arts from the Lagoon area are rare, and difficult to attribute. They are all related but, if studied closely, one may find elements that facilitate identification. From the Attye we find very elegant standing or seated
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Tabwa Standing Male Figure DR Congo African
Title, Tabwa Standing Female Figure. DR Congo African Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 9.25 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, cracks in base. Cracks repaired with glue in base, wear, Additional Information: The Tabwa are a tiny tribe in the Upper River Region of the Democratic ... moreRepublic of the Congo. Formerly Zaire. Their carvings are ancestor figures, and they usually stand on a circular base with slightly bent knees and hands resting on their abdomen. Sometimes the hairstyle is a George Washington queue. Standing Female Figure. Tabwa. Southeast Democratic Republic of Congo and Northeast Zambia. The Tabwa number more than 200. 000. Tabwa art has only recently come to be identified as a separate style often confused with the sculpture of their neighbors or others who took Tabwa identity. Chiefs were not powerful and local lineage heads exercised much authority. It was the lineage heads who kept small figures representing honored ancestors known as Mipasi on small shrines that they controlled. Tabwa figural sculptures 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 t
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Tanzania Figure, Nyamwezi 3 Feet Stand African
Title, Tanzania Figure. Nyamwezi 3 Feet Stand African, Country of Origin, Tanzania, People, Unknown, Materials, Wood and stain, Approximate Age, Mid 20th C, Dimensions, Height is 39 inches. Overall Condition, Very good, Damage/Repair, One of the figures feet has come free from stand. Easily fixable. Tanzania figure-Nyamwezi RARE and Old African Carving Additional Information: Tanzanian tribal art is less researched and published than Western and Central art. There are still superb pieces coming out of rural areas. Recommended Reading: The best resource on Tanzanian art is Marc Felix's MWANA HITI. 015100* 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 ... moreSara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever comes first-then start another
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Lobi Standing Bateba /Thil Shrine Figure on Stand African Art
Title, Lobi Standing Bateba/Thil Shrine Figure on Stand Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso, People, Lobi, Materials, wood. Pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 12.25 inches with stand x 2.5 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, crack in buttocks. Wear, chips, and scratches in places, Additional Information: A Lobi shrine figure. ... moreThe Lobi people. Who live in Burkina Faso and Ghana, revere spirits known as Thil, and build shrines to them, which are filled with figures like this one. These figures, known as Bateba, are believed to embody the Thil spirits. The Bateba are looked upon as living beings charged with special powers who move, fight against witches, and have intercourse with each other. The Lobi believe that the Bateba are superior to humans, but inferior to the Thil spirits, so the Bateba is first activated by putting it in a Thil shrine. The Bateba keep sorcerers away, and help the Thil ward off misfortune. They also play a role in the divination system. See AFRICAN MASTERPIECES FROM MUNICH-The Stratlisches Museum fur Volkerkunde. For a superb collection of Lobi figures, see LOBI SKULPTUREN AUS DER KOLLECTION KATSOUROS. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 63133* 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 wande
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Yoruba Bowl Shrine with Rider on Horse Figure African
Title, Yoruba Bowl Shrine with Rider on Horse Figure African, Type of Object, Ritual/Shrine Bowl, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Pigment Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 8 inches Diam. Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, large cracks in head and in figure. Wear, chips, Additional Information: An equestrian figure supporting a bowl decorated with carved human heads.This carved bowl comes from the Yoruba where such sculptures were as shrine pieces. Placed in a shrine such a sculpture could be dedicated to either Eshu or Shango. Both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Offerings would be made to her leading to the bowl held by the figure. The piece was also used to serve kola nuts. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to ... morelife whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structured pantheon of the deities known as Orisha numbering between 400 and 700 individual Yoruba gods that may share powers and attributes that are articulated in sculptural form. Mounted rider is a common theme in Yoruba sculpture. It was here that mounted warrior-hunters established a number of kingdoms during the 1700 s in where the horse was a symbol of rank. Position, and authority. Equestrian figures are usually associated to the royalty and usually represent ancestors with some degree of prestige being mounted on a horse, spiritual beings used as messengers in the spirit world. Mounted figures among a number of the peoples of the western Sudan including the Yoruba attribute status and rank or importance to a mounted individual or one able to own and support a horse. They reflect the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with royalty since horses we
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African Togo Fetish Twin Figure (Male and Female)
African Togo Fetish Figure(Male and Female) Joined as one piece with cowrie shells and mosses. An interesting sculptural piece. An unusual fertility piece in that combines twin figures in one cohesive piece rather than individual sculptures fashioned by many tribes. Twins were revered. S. 16h x 4w x 4d inches on 1 1/2h x 4 1/3 sq base
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RARE 1930s? Horned Hemba African woman figure, no reserve
H orned figures(male or female) are very rare in Hemba art and the exact meaning is unclear. This is a wonderful example with serene eyes and a protruding tongue and belly. The figure is quite sturdy despite the loss on the back of the base. The artistic style of the Hemba is very similar to that of the Luba. As many of their forms are borrowed. Art often results from the elaboration of otherwise simple utilitarian objects. Extensive wooden sculptures, which often represent the ancestors, predominate. Near the end of the 16th century. The Hemba began their migration from an area to the northeast, probably modern day Tanzania. In the 1800s under the direction of Niembo and his son, Myhiya, the Hemba moved into their current location along the Congo(Zaire) River. The Luba unsuccessfully tried to incorporate the Southern Hemba into their growing ... morekingdom. The Luba did succeed, however, in greatly influencing the Hemba in numerous ways, including artistic styles. In the late 19th century, the Hemba were subjugated to raids by Arab slave traders and again by Belgian forces during colonization. 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 several ancestor figures he ke
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Holo Standing Female Figure DR Congo African
Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Country of Origin, DR Congo. Angola, People, Holo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 16.5 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, cracks in head and along the body and feet. Scratch on one hand, Holo Standing Female Figure. DR Congo. African Provenance: ex-collection of Gilbert Azeata. An artist and collector from Kigali, Rwanda. Additional Information: A standing female figure carved with a long body. Short legs slightly bent, and atrophied arms attached to the body. The head is surmounted by a hairstyle in the form the a crest very characteristic of the Holo sculpture. Holo sculpture takes much from its Yaka and Suku and Chokwe neighbors. This example has a lot of details from the Holo than the Yaka. The stance and facial shaping argue a source ... moreamong the Holo.Such figures are known as mahamba. They represent spiritual entities and are mainly used for protection and healing. The Holo are a smaller grouping of people numbering between 6-10.000 living in close proximity to the Yaka, Suku, Chokwe and Pende people. Coming from Angola sometime during the 16-17th centuries they are now settled along the banks of the Kwango River. What we know of their art often dates itself to a mid-1950's messianic cult rising during which much of their ritual sculpture was destroyed. Therefore objects either pre-date this event or were hidden during the destruction that took place. The are known for their Nzambi sculptures which held a figure sitting within a square frame and with arms outstretched to either side of the frame in a gesture similar to a Christian crucifixion scene upon which the spread armed image is said to be based. There were other objects such as slit drums, masks and ironwork that were related to royal elite. However little is known of Holo sculpture at present. 42565* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBa
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Buyu Male Ancestor Figure DR Congo African SALE Was $750
Type of Object, Statue, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Buyu(Boyo. Buye) Materials, Wood. Aluminium, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height: 18.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, one foot broken and repaired with glue. Large chip on one foot, Male Ancestor Figure. Additional Information: Male Ancestor Figure.This elaborately carved figure comes from the region between the Luluaba River and lake Tanganyika an area of great historical. Religious and artistic complexity. Reflecting this cultural complexity the Boyo are compromised of six distinct but related clans that share similar shapes but retain individual styles of art. This figure is attributed to the greater Buyu(or Basumba) style but can have an origin within a clan as yet undefined, perhaps from either the Hanga or Sumba(Basumba) ... moreThis strong carving shows an ancestor in a standing position with round and heavy head, a prominent abdomen, squared shoulders, heavy and angular limbs.Representing an honored chief this finely carved figure was kept on an altar in a shrine where it would be covered with a cloth around the shoulders and the lower abdomen. These figures were honored and receiving offerings and sacrifices. As an ancestor the figure served as a point of contact with the heroic chiefs of the past to comfort and direct a supplicant's life. The scarification patterns on the face and abdomen are those of an ancestor that the figure represented. The figure is well carved and fits in the Boyo stylistic canon and would add a strong sculpture to a collection. Recommended Reading: De Kun. N. L Art Boyo, Africa-Tervuren, 26, 1979.Biebuyck, D. Statuary from the Pre-Bembe Hunters; Tervuren Royal Museum of Central Africa,1981.Neyt, F. Arts Traditionnels et histoire du Zaire, 1981. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 42697* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. h
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Luba Male Figure Holding Ceremonial Staff African SALE Was $260
Type of Object, Carving. Standing Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire) People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Stain and pigments. Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 28 inches H. x 8 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, chips in head. Eye, and in base, old insect damage arrested, hole in forehead, shallow cracks, Luba Male Figure Holding Ceremonial Staff African Additional ... moreInformation: This figure is carved of heavy and dense wood with worn patina. The figure has a long beard going up to ears. The carving features a standing male figure with hands resting on a Figural staff similar to those held by chief during public appearances. This posture indicates that the figure may represent a chief or an important ancestor. In addition. The figure is wearing a carved hairstyle like those seen on Luba chiefs and priests on duties.The facial features and the presence of the staff identify this figure with the Luba. Thus, the figure is a representation of an ancestor usually used to commemorate family ancestors. Figures holding staff like this are not uncommon among the Luba. Sculpted staffs of office on front are known as kibango among the Luba. They serve not only to indicate a chief s or titleholder's rank and social status but equally serve as abstract devices to indicate their lineage history. Genealogy, the history of the chief and their ancestors and serves as a residence of spirits. The designs and figure and figures can be read by the chief and the spiritual medium that blesses the staff and loads it with magical and ritual properties. Rec
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Gabon: Old African Tribal used figure from the Galoa.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Large Tribal used old african figure from the Galoa. Gabon. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 58 cm. Galoa tribe(extremely rare. As good as extinct, only several thousands of the tribe survived contemporary evolution) 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 ... morerulers found. The heads of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity. The lack of overall centralization among the Igbo-speaking peoples has been conducive to the development of a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The earliest sculpture known from Igboland is from the village of Ibo Ukwu. Where the grave of a man of distinction and a ritual store, dating 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 ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm. Liv
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African Tribal Collection OLD SENUFO MOTHER FIGURE Cote D'Ivoire
African Tribal Collection OLD SENUFO MOTHER FIGURE Cote D'Ivoire Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors Statue of a SENUFO MOTHER FIGURE Item Number: ST2296 Condition: Weathered The Senufo live in Côte d'Ivoire. Ghana, Burkina Faso, and the extreme south of Mali. They produce a rich variety of sculptures. Mainly associated with the poro society. The sculptors and metalsmiths. Endogamous groups responsible for making the cult objects live on their own in a separate part of the village. The attitude shown toward them by other Senufo is a mixture of fear and respect, owing to their privileged relationship with the natural forces that they are capable of channeling in a sculpture. The carvers produce ritual female statues. zyama.com Originates from: Cote ... mored'Ivoire Tribe: Senufo Approximate age: Mid C20th Measurements(inches) H 19 W 6 Measurements(cm) H 48 W 15 WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ANTIQUES(MUCH OF THE SALES PROFIT GOES BACK TO HELP SUPPORT VILLAGES IN WEST AFRICA) We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong personal links to Ghana and much of West Africa. Over the past few decades we have been passionate collectors of African antiques with particular interest in tribally used ceremonial masks and figures. We have both previously lived in West Africa for more than 15 years and have an extensive personal collection from our travels around Africa. African tribal art has been very sought after over the past decades and it is commonly known that tribal art has been plundered during this time and many'copies' have entered the market. However. With the right knowledge and expertise it is still possible to find nice authentic tribal art pieces in Africa. We also take requests from buyers to find specific pieces in Africa. We are in Africa several times a year searching for tribal treasures from'unta
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African Tribal Collection - MALE SENUFO PORTRAIT FIGURE, Cote D'Ivoire
African Tribal Collection- MALE SENUFO PORTRAIT FIGURE. Cote D'Ivoire Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors MALE SENUFO PORTRAIT FIGURE Item Number: 1465 Originates from: Cote D'Ivoire Tribe: Senufo Approximate age: Early 20th Century Tribally used: Yes. Measurements(inches) H 52 W 9 D 11 Measurements(cm) H 132 W 23 D 28 Condition: Good. Field-collected by us The Senufo produce a large variety of statues. Made by sculptors and metalsmiths who live by themselves in seperate parts of the village- they are treated with fear and respect by the villagers, because it is felt that they are able to channel natural forces into their sculptures. adapted from zyama.com WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices YOUR ... moreBEST SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ANTIQUES(MUCH OF THE SALES PROFIT GOES BACK TO HELP SUPPORT VILLAGES IN WEST AFRICA) We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong personal links to Ghana and much of West Africa. Over the past few decades we have been passionate collectors of African antiques with particular interest in tribally used ceremonial masks and figures. We have both previously lived in West Africa for more than 15 years and have an extensive personal collection from our travels around Africa. African tribal art has been very sought after over the past decades and it is commonly known that tribal art has been plundered during this time and many'copies' have entered the market. However. With the right knowledge and expertise it is still possible to find nice authentic tribal art pieces in Africa. We also take requests from buyers to find specific pieces in Africa. We are in Africa several times a year searching for tribal treasures from'untapped' sources and our travels involve going deep into the remote villages. Our passion is for rare tribally used artefacts with excellent'style' and'patina' which have moved us. The sources
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African Tribal Collection FEMALE SENUFO PORTRAIT FIGURE, Cote D'Ivoire
African Tribal Collection FEMALE SENUFO PORTRAIT FIGURE. Cote D'Ivoire Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors FEMALE SENUFO PORTRAIT FIGURE Item Number: 1469 Originates from: Cote D'Ivoire Tribe: Senufo Approximate age: Early 20th Century Tribally used: Yes. Measurements(inches) H 52 W 9 D 11 Measurements(cm) H 132 W 23 D 28 Condition: Good. Field-collected by us The Senufo produce a large variety of statues. Made by sculptors and metalsmiths who live by themselves in seperate parts of the village- they are treated with fear and respect by the villagers, because it is felt that they are able to channel natural forces into their sculptures. adapted from zyama.com WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices YOUR ... moreBEST SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ANTIQUES(MUCH OF THE SALES PROFIT GOES BACK TO HELP SUPPORT VILLAGES IN WEST AFRICA) We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong personal links to Ghana and much of West Africa. Over the past few decades we have been passionate collectors of African antiques with particular interest in tribally used ceremonial masks and figures. We have both previously lived in West Africa for more than 15 years and have an extensive personal collection from our travels around Africa. African tribal art has been very sought after over the past decades and it is commonly known that tribal art has been plundered during this time and many'copies' have entered the market. However. With the right knowledge and expertise it is still possible to find nice authentic tribal art pieces in Africa. We also take requests from buyers to find specific pieces in Africa. We are in Africa several times a year searching for tribal treasures from'untapped' sources and our travels involve going deep into the remote villages. Our passion is for rare tribally used artefacts with excellent'style' and'patina' which have moved us. The sour
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE FIGURE DECORATED WITH CARVED FISH EBONY STYLE HARDWOO
A VERY GOOD AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN AFRICAN FEMALE SURROUNDED BY CARVED FISH 18.5 INCHES HIGH SET UP TO BE TURNED INTO A LAMP HOLE THROUGH THE CENTER FOR CABLE A SMALL BIT OF RUBBING. LIKE AN EBONY HARDWOOD" 2 KILOS IN WEIGHT UNPACKED
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OLD MOBA FIGURE SOMBA TAMBERNA TOGO BENIN AFRICAN ART
New Page 1 TOGO- BENIN OLD MOBA FIGURE Old wooden Moba figure with cauries from Tata Somba and Tata Tamberna valleys on Atakora mountains on the border between Togo and benin size: 47 cm x 7 cm 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. They 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. METODI DI PAGAMENTO ACCETTATI: ACCEPTED PAYMENTS: MODES DE PAIEMENT ACCEPT ÉS: Moneybookers Pagamenti immediati e sicuri da qualsiasi persona che possieda una carta di credito/debito o un conto bancario! The cheapest way to send and receive money ... moreworldwide. Secure and convenient online payments! L'une des façons les plus économiques pour envoyer et recevoir de l'argent dans le monde entier. Paiements en ligne sécurisés et pratiques. BONIFICO- BANK ORDER- VIREIMENT BANCAIRE- PAYPAL PER SPEDIZIONI IN ITALIA: PACCOCELERE 3 € 16.00 Shipping with POSTE ITALIANE RECORDED MAIL SE ACQUISTATE PIù OGGETTI SONO POSSIBILI SCONTI SULLA SPEDIZIONE IF YOU WILL BUY MORE ITEMS SHIPPING DISCOUNT ARE POSSIBLE SI ACHET É PLUS ARTICLES YA DES RÉDUCTIONS SUR LES FRAIS DE PORT- D eclino ogni responsabilità dovuta a ritardi delle poste o smarrimenti. Costi spedizione. Imballaggio e modalita' di pagamento non sono negoziabili. Chi accetta tali condizioni non puo' chiedere successivamente variazioni. I will not be responsible for delay or losting due to postal service Shipping cost and payment mode are not negoziable. eBayer accepting these conditiones does not ask any changes after. Je décline chaque responsabilité dûe aux retards des postes ou pertes. C oûtes envoi. Emballage et modalité' de payement ils ne sont pas négociables. Qui accepte telles cond
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OLD BIG WOODEN MAN FETISH FIGURE AFRICAN ART CONGO
New Page 1 CONGO OLD FETISH MAN FIGURE Old wooden man fetish figure from Congo Rudimentally restaurated on the back side si ze: 55 cm x 18 cm_ METODI DI PAGAMENTO ACCETTATI: ACCEPTED PAYMENTS: MODES DE PAIEMENT ACCEPT ÉS: Moneybookers Pagamenti immediati e sicuri da qualsiasi persona che possieda una carta di credito/debito o un conto bancario! The cheapest way to send and receive money worldwide. Secure and convenient online payments! L'une des façons les plus économiques pour envoyer et recevoir de l'argent dans le monde entier. Paiements en ligne sécurisés et pratiques. BONIFICO- BANK ORDER- VIREIMENT BANCAIRE- PAYPAL PER SPEDIZIONI IN ITALIA: PACCOCELERE 3 € 16.00 Shipping with POSTE ITALIANE RECORDED MAIL SE ACQUISTATE PIù OGGETTI SONO POSSIBILI SCONTI SULLA SPEDIZIONE IF YOU WILL BUY MORE ITEMS ... moreSHIPPING DISCOUNT ARE POSSIBLE SI ACHET É PLUS ARTICLES YA DES RÉDUCTIONS SUR LES FRAIS DE PORT- D eclino ogni responsabilità dovuta a ritardi delle poste o smarrimenti. Costi spedizione. Imballaggio e modalita' di pagamento non sono negoziabili. Chi accetta tali condizioni non puo' chiedere successivamente variazioni. I will not be responsible for delay or losting due to postal service Shipping cost and payment mode are not negoziable. eBayer accepting these conditiones does not ask any changes after. Je décline chaque responsabilité dûe aux retards des postes ou pertes. C oûtes envoi. Emballage et modalité' de payement ils ne sont pas négociables. Qui accepte telles conditions il ne peut pas' demander variations successivement. Aggiungimi al tuo elenco dei venditori preferiti! Dai un'occhiata a tutte le altre mie inserzioni! Créé par L'outil de mise en vente gratuit. Mettez vos objets en vente rapidement et en toute simplicité. Et gérez vos annonces en cours. Creato da Strumento gratuito per mettere in vendita i tuoi oggetti. Metti in vendita i tuoi oggetti in modo facile e veloce e gestisc
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African iron figure Art
This was bought in Camden market London 20 years ago. It stands up by itself and also looks great hung up the wall. It is 56 cm high by 6cm width at the widest point. Posted with
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Solid African Tribesman figure hand carved in solid dark hard wood
Beautifully carved in good quality solid hard dark wood. A serene looking tribal elder with his stick and robe, stands at 1ft tall. Of authentic and vintage origin Posted with the
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African tribal Bete male 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. Please contact me if you require delivery costs to your location I am only able to give a'guesstimate' in my listing. This is a Bete male figure. Circa second half of the 20 th century and carved from a tight-grained heavy wood He has open palms. Scarifications, areas of pigment plus a lovely natural patina. The condition of this figure is good Measures-33 inches/ 84 centimetres tall(The ... morefirst image includes a lighter. To further illustrate the size of the figure) Please contact me if you require delivery costs to your location. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent, so, please understand, until I know the exact location, I am only able to give a'guesstimate' in my listing. Items can be sent worldwide. Please look at my other listings. Tribal Eye Gallery. Thank you.
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ANTIQUE EBONY HAND CARVED FIGURE AFRICAN? CARVED FROM ONE SOLID PIECE OF WOOD.
This is an Antique Hand Carved Ebony Figure possibly African? It has been carved from one solid piece of wood. It looks like the Hair was once Red. But most of the colour has now rubbed off. The base measures 7.1/2" x 5" And the figure is 12.1/2" high. It is quite heavy. So please check postage costs if you are considering bidding. UK- £6.00 Europe- £14.00 USA/Australia/Africa. Etc-£27.00. Please bid or buy with confidence. My husband has lost his parents now, and we have the job of clearing out the house, my father-in-Law was a great collector of all kinds of things, and Ebay seems to be the best way of lightening our load. I try to describe the items to the best of my limited knowledge, but if you are not happy with your purchase, I will give a full refund, on return of the item, within seven days of receipt.
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VTG WOOD AFRICAN TRIBAL KOKOPELLI? HORSE HAIR ? DANCING LADY ART FIGURINE FIGURE
Hi! I will be listing alot of different collectibles from an estate! Please be sure to check out all pictures as they are part of the description and ask any questions before bidding. This listing is for: SET OF 2 INTERESTING FIGURES NOT REALLY SURE ABOUT THESE: EACH MEASURES APPROX. 21" TALL These are pretty neat. Thank you for looking and if you have any questions or would like more pictures please feel free to ask! Be sure to check out my other listings for MORE collectibles: Be Advised: Most of our items are unique and/or harder to find older collectibles as well as New items that come from various places; estates. Auctions, etc. along with the packaging and boxes we use so we have NO knowledge of who the previous owners were and whether they had Smoke-free and/or Pet-free environments and so forth. Please take this into consideration ... morebefore bidding: We are a family who sells in our free time. NOT a Department store so everything is As Is. I always answer questions and send extra pictures when requested. But if you don't ask I obviously can't answer. There are so many on here who have been awesome customers. Even Repeat Customers and we always appreciate your business: But there are others who have treated us as though we were a Wal-mart store. Some have even gotten harassing and rude, and in the coming new year, we hope to eliminate the aggravation altogether. Theirs and ours. So Thank You to those who make this a fun and interesting experience and we will continue to run around in search of neat and older collectibles for you as well as the New Items we acquire. Happy Holidays!
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Antique 1800's African OLIPHANT musical instrument art wood figure statue CONGO
Up for auction is an antique authentic African Oliphant musical instrument. From Congo. Probably late 19th century(perhaps even older! Made of dark wood. The oliphant represents a woman with tattoos that are typical to northern congo. Length: 68 cm Diameter: 24 cm This is a very rare item. Great collectible! Shipping: Europe: 40$ USA and rest of the world: 45$
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2 Vintage African Tribal Wood Figurines Bust Sculpture Statue Carving Figure
Set of 2 solid Wood Sculptures.Excellent Condition. 5-1/2 inches tall, very small wood knick on the base of 1 of the figures as seen in the last picture. Figure on right Thank you for viewing my Auctions If you need additional information about this item to make an informed buying decision. Please feel free to ask I'll answer all questions as soon as possible Payment and Shipping PAYMENT TERMS: For Your Convenience I Accept Paypal SHIPPING TERMS: When will My Item be Shipped Your Item will be Shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment notification from Paypal Is Combined Shipping Possible Yes. Combined Shipping is possible at all Times. Send me the Items you would like to Purchase along with your Zip Code and I'll send you the shipping cost to mail all Items in one box DO NOT DUPLICATE OR COPY! Template Made By: © InkFrog.com ... moreAuction Templates. Logos, Store fronts and more! inkfrog terapeak. I000000. InkFrog Analytics.
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African Dogon Mali HOLLOW WOOD CELL Statue Tribal Art Primitives Carving Figure
Hollow Wood Cell Dogon Mali Statue aBOUT US Payments Page Click Images To Enlarge I have Multiple African Art Listings and Many More to Come! I will be Auctioning& Listing Rare African Pieces{2-5 each week} over the next few months. Many with Orenda Lab Reports& Lowell Collins Appraisals. These unique discoveries would make great additions to any collection! African Hollow Wood Cell Dogon Mali Statue{aprox age} 250 + Years old For an Explanation on Hollow Wood Cells, Refer to the bottom of this page! Make sure to look at the many pictures of this unique Item click on image to enlarge photos! Material- deciduous wood Aprox. Age- 70 years old{this is an approximate age} Aprox Size- 11 1/2" tall Condition- heavy use wear. Decompositional wear& splits in the wood +++ Hollow Wood Cell Explanation Below +++ For more African art ... morecheck out my store! 10% of store profits go to aid victims of human trafficking If you have any questions please ask Thanks for looking! Hollow Wood Cells Because of the misunderstanding regarding hollow wood cells. A brief explanation is needed. Any person dating carvings has many criteria to determine age. The breakdown of the wood cells is an important aspect of age determination. The strength of the wood is the outer edge of cells. The cell center(like bone marrow) is the passageway that feeds the wood. This center lacks strength as it is softer then the cell walls, thus it disintegrates more quickly. Laboratories determine the progress of the cell center decay to determine the wood age. This varies some by the tree variety also the location of the carving must be considered. It is difficult if not impossible to find a 300 year old carving in the tropics as humidity speeds destruction. Also wood eating insects are a big problem. Many of the Dogon areas are in the dessert above the insect line. Pieces can and are stored above the insect line for many centuries in this very dry climate. The study of providence shows it takes 250 to 300 years for a dry climate stored Dogon piec
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African Tribal Wooden Woman Hanging Wall Art~Figure Walking with Basket on Head
For Your Consideration is a Great African Tribal Wooden Woman Hanging Wall Art ~ Carrying a Basket on Her Head. As you see. She can be Placed on a Table or She is Ready to Hang! Her Dimensions are 23 3/4" Tall x 6" Wide x 1" Deep. What a Wonderful Flea Market Find! Disclaimer ~ Please Read Our Items come from a SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT Please Feel Free to Email me with any Questions Prior to Bidding Please View All Pictures Prior to Bidding and Please Read the Entire Listing! Please Consider ALL Pictures as Part of the Description Most of my listings are unusual. Unique, Retro, Vintage, Antique, etc. They are usually old pieces or even new items in original boxes which could show little or substantial shelf wear. With the multitude of items I find, many may have minor imperfections, e.g. bubbles in blown glass, light wear, small ... moreflaws, Artist’s molds, marks, flares, discrepancies in patterns and cuts. There are instances that some of these imperfections are done intentionally by the Artist. I do not point out these flaws or imperfections unless the quality of the item is affected. Numerous items need the Patina unaltered, so I do not clean it. Otherwise I do dust or sometimes clean the item. I inspect every item and try to describe each piece to the best of my ability, but I am not an expert. Often when Purchasing or Bidding on Items, I am provided with a Description of the Item; so there have been times I was given the Incorrect Information. That is the Reason it is Imperative for you to View all Pictures and Ask any Questions. Most of all. If you are Displeased for any Reason, Please do not Leave Adverse Feedback or Open a Case Against me before Contacting me First and Permit me to make it Right. I Strive to earn a 100% Perfect Five Star Score from you.Star Scores are Extremely Important to me because eBay uses them to Determine our Fees and our Visibility on the eBay Search Results. Our Future Success Depends on it! I’m Sorry I Do Not Ship Internationally at This Time. I Only Accept Pay Pal as Pay
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antique African Carving Wood punu gabon White Face Nigeria mask figure sculpture
measures 15x10x7inches.Older mask,early 20thc,NO cracks or pieces missing
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Wolfz-Gallery African Bakongo Mask w/Figure
Wolfz-Gallery African Bakongo Mask w/Figure Measurement(inches) Height: 13; Width: 6.25; Depth: 4.75 Weight: 14 ozs. Materials: Wood and pigment Condition: For the condition see the pictures Description: African Bakongo Mask with figure on top. Additional Info. This type of mask is used to fight and defend from witchcraft. White kaolin application signifies good spirits verses evil. 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 carefully packaged in order to be received in ... moregood 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. NOTE: Due to my traveling this year this item will may take up 3 weeks to ship. 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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Senufo Kepelie Mask Carved Figure and Animal Head on Top African
Title, Senufo Kepelie Mask Carved Figure and Animal Head on Top African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Senufo, Materials, wood Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 15 inches H. x 6.5 inches W. x 3.75 inches D. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Broken horn on top. Chipped ear and foot, large chips in the back, large crack in one side of the mask, Additional Information: ... moreSenufo Kpelie Mask with Carved Human musician blowing a flute and ridding an animal. Only the head of the animal and the horns are carved here. A well carved example of one of the most famous of all African masks with a dark brown patina. The offered mask belongs to the category of"Kpelie" Kpelie" masks are danced during funeral ceremonies of elder members of the secret men's society known as"Poro. The Poro. Which is an important social force for numerous West African societies, regulates most of the ceremonial and religious activities in the village, and is thus a unifying, if somewhat strict, source of order and discipline. The various stylistic components of the kpelie mask symbolize bush animals, important to Senufo mythology. The horns, which extend outward from the mask represent the speed and elusiveness of the bush antelope, the power of the buffalo. The Senufo are one of the dominant cultures in Cote d'Ivoire. And they extend across the border into Mali. They have intermingled with other peoples like the Bambara and Lobi, so some of their artworks show a combination of styles. The Senufo carve numerous male and female figures in a varie
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Senufo Kpelie Mask with Chameleon-Human Figure on Top African
Title, Senufo Kpelie Mask Chameleon-Human Figure on Top African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire(Ivory Coast) People, Senufo, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches long, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: A superb Senufo Kpelie. Kepelie or Kpeli-yehe Mask topped with an interesting figure depicting with human body with a Chameleon head.The significant of this image is not known. It is clear that Kpeli-yehe mask combines elements of Senufo mythology and culturally known symbolsvery important to Poro initiates. The small legs below the ... morechin symbolize the hornbill bird, one of the Senufo primordial creatures and the first to be hunted by men. The heart-shaped face and protruding lips are style elements of Senufo sculpture. Kepelie masks would dance a funeral of elder women and men, the newly dead that have now joined the ancestors. The Senufo are a large dispersed population living primarily in Ivory Coast and Mali in small self-administered villages supporting themselves primarily as farmers. Though generally autonomous the villages are joined through a shared menâs secret society known as Poro or Pondo that is responsible for the initiation of young boys and men into different levels of society and to exercise social control and instruct members and initiates in religious wisdom and knowledge of the bush spirits. Women have their counterpart to this ion their divination society known as Sando. Among the Senufo people funerary ceremonies serve as a primary occasion for the appearance art during ritual displays. It is during the funerals of senior members of the Poro society and womanâs society that dances to celebrate the life of the deceased. Recommended Reading: Kerchache's ART OF AFRICA.
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Dan Slit Drum with Human Figure Liberia African Art
Title, Sculpted Drum, Type of Object, Slit Drum, Country of Origin, liberia, People, Dan, Materials, Wood and Pigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 29 inches, Overall Condition, Fair. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in forehead. In top, and in bottom of drum, scratches, scrapes and chips in places, Additional Information: This finely carved and well used drum comes from the Dan people of Liberia. Music is an integral part of ceremonial ... morelife among the Dan and is allied to initiations. Religious and ritual appearances as well as simple entertainment. This slit drum with a sculpted head at one end which would have served as a handle. The head is of a male with white clay daubed around his eyes with white clay indicating either scarification or a bearded pattern along the chin line. Other markings on the body of the drum on either side of the drum opening. Drums such as this would be struck with a small stick to produce a sharp sound. This is a fine example of drum from the dan people in excellent and playable condition. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD*44128* 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 a
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Lobi Standing Maternity Figure Burkina Faso African 38 inches
Type of Object, Maternity Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso, People, Lobi, Materials, Wood and stain, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 38 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, shallow cracks over the head and the body of mother and child. Large cracks in mother's shoulder to the back, in child arm and thigh, chips, holes, and scrapes in places. Lobi Standing Maternity ... moreFigure. African Carving Additional Information: This figure is an extraordinary example of the art of the Lobi. The carving depicts a mother holding a child. Lobi sculpture is known for its numerous styles and sub-styles and figural variety in a ranges of size. Spread across three countries. The Lobi today live in small villages in individual fort-like family compounds surrounded by cultivated fields. Within the walls of the compound family life includes the family head, his wives, married sons and their families, living together in the family compound that also has shrines dedicated to spirits called Thila. These spirits are represented by male and female sculptures that are grouped around family or personal shrines in multiples of figures and paired as male and female. Offerings and prayers are made to them while the Thila communicate through diviners and sorcerers to their owners. Diviners seek to determine the cause of events and to propitiate the spirits use Thila figures contacting them through offerings and magical formula Because of her size the figure most probably depict a Thila spirit. This figure could also belong to another class of Lobi sculpture known as Bate
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Ekoi Ejagham Ekpa Society Figure Nigeria Superb African 50 Inches
Title, Ekoi Ejagham Ekpa Society Figure. Superb, Type of Object, Standing Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Ejagham, Materials, Wood. Animal Skin, Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 50 Inches H with horns. Figure is 40 inches H x 11 inches Wide WITHOUT HORNS. Overall Condition, Very good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Horns are detachable and will arrive detached from figure Additional Information: This extraordinary skin covered figure comes from among a constellation of Ekoi-speaking peoples including the Anyang. Boki, Ejagham, Keaka, and Yako who live in the Cross River region of southeastern Nigeria bordering on Cameroon. Living in dispersed communities these various peoples share similar political. Religious and social organizations defined through shared art forms that are best known by their use ... moreof skin covered head crests or helmet masks. Skin covered masks are uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa and characterize the art of the Cross River region where through contact through trade on the many waterways. This trade not only included goods but the rights to Ngbe. A menâs secret society. Ngbe meanâs âleopardâ in Ejagham and was at one time a warriorâs society that later emphasized trade and political connections. Each Ejagham village had a menâs lodge in which secretive meetings were held and which held the Egbe societyâs ritual and secret objects. Mask were the most prominent and other than small articulated figures that were attached to the tops of masks figurative sculptures have been rarely noted. Among the Ejagham there is a womanâs initiation society known as Ekpa that educates the young girls in preparation for marriage and as adults. As part of this training the girls are sequestered from the rest of society to âfatten themâ that is to make them more attractive as potential brides. Ekpa plays a role in initiating the young girls but equally serves to balance the menâs Egbe society. Reflecting
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Lulua Male Figure Holding Bowl and Staff African 35 Inches
Title, Lulua Male Figure Holding Bowl and Staff Large African, Type of Object, Standing Male figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Lulua(or Luluwa) Materials, wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, height 35 inches, Overall Condition, Fair. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks with repairs. Face cracked, broken feet, crack in arm with bowl, other cracks and chips in places, Additional Information: This delightful ... morefigure with body covered with elaborate keloid scarifications is identified with the Bena luluwa people. This imposing figure portrays an elite of Lulua society. A chief or warrior with a special headdress and a well carved skirt with motifs worked in relief. His skirt and headdress are markers of his status as are the elaborate scarification patterns worked onto the surface of the figure. The exaggerate umbilicus is a common trait among Lulua and symbol of good health, wealthy. Sculptures of the Lulua people are well known for the elaborate scarification patterns worked onto the surface of the figures. These patterns are identified in some instances with symbolic meaning but must equally be viewed as aesthetic embellishment important to the Lulua. Though banned in the late 1880 s scarification has reemerged albeit in a much reduced fashion to again identify the Lulua. The Lulua refer to their figures as object of beauty. Mbulenga. They are also referred as objects of power and repository of magical forces(Lupinga Lua Luimpe) that help heal infertility, impotence or forces that provide protection. This figure is most likely a Lupinga Lua Luimpe. This kind of figures ser
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AFRICAN TWIN FIGURE FON IBEJI YORUBA BENIN AFRICAN SANTERIA
Here is an authentic old and well-used female surrogate-twin figure. Standing unclothed on a rectangular display base, arms down and feet apart. She is adorned with an incised serrated hairstyle and has large eyes. Prominent pendulous breasts. Detailed vulva and a tapered cylinder neck. This vintage 10.25" 26 cm) tall figure has acquired a rich. Dark-brown patina from decades of use and handling and has been in seller’s collection since 1967. Despite a small. Stable chec k and insect damage. This fine figure is without repairs or restoration. And in good overall condition. Surrogate Twin Female Figure Benin(Ex: Dahomey) West Africa First Half. 20th Century. FREE handling. Shipping, delivery confirmation service and insurance costs(within continental U.S. NY residents add 8.63% sales tax. Overseas buyer adds $17.50 shipping. PayPal Payment ... moreis expected within two days of auction’s end. If there are any questions. Please e-mail before bidding; final sale. Please review seller’s 100% positive“feedback” record and bid with confidence. Bidders with ten or less"feedback" or private) comments are welcome to bid. But must first contact seller to verify transaction or bid may be cancelled. Check out my and be sure to add me to your! All rights reserved for all countries. No part of the contents of this page may be reproduced without prior written permission of the author. Copyright © Rod Rogers. 2013. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fv%7F.rpn34%3E-13d83da40ca-0x104-
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Nyamwezi or Zaramo Figure Articulated Limbs Tanzania African
Title, Nyamwezi Zaramo Figure with Articulated Limbs, Type of Object, carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Tanzania, People, Nyamwezi, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, worn patina. Crack in chest, Additional Information: A fascinating representation of a woman with articulated limbs and a bulging abdomen. Such stylized figures have been found among the Zaramo people as well as among the Nyamwezi. Sukuma, and Luguru of Tanzania. See a Zaramo figure on p. 151 of Phillips' AFRICA ART OF A CONTINENT. These spare figures are exquisite in their simplicity.Their use is not known, but they were more likely used as ancestor figures and worship to bring good luck and blessing. In certain communities such figures appeared during the ceremonies of initiation. ... moreTanzanian tribal art is less researched and published than Western and Central art. There are still superb pieces coming out of rural areas. We spent five weeks on a buying trip. And brought home a number of exceptional pieces. Recommended Reading: Marc Felix's"Mwana Hiti. 39112* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condit
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Doll Female African
Type of Object, Carving Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century       Dimensions, 13 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.   Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Doll Female African Fine shinning patina. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing ... moreand an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin died. An image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, was 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. Recommended Reading: See ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE" by Cameron. And also"AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC. by Dagan. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 29142* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add U
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Dogon Figure with Horns Mali 26 inches African Art
Title, Dogon Figure Vertical Extensions.Encrustation, African Art, Type of Object, Figure. Carving, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood. Organic material, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Approximate Age: Mid 20th century. Dimensions: x. 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: significant wear on the surface. Chips, Additional Information: This very unique and offering covered figure comes from the Dogon of Mali. The standing ... morefigure with the vertical wig-like extensions rising from the head is not a common characterization in the imagery found in Dogon sculpture. However. This sculpture would hold a strong presence in a collection reflecting the creativity and sculptural imagination of the Dogon sculptor. Known for their art as well as their remarkable villages along the heights of the Bandiagara escarpment Dogon art remains today some of the best known and collected African art. The standing figure most probably portraying a being known as a Tellem. An ancient spirit that the Dogon venerate to bring rain to their dry land acting as intermediaries to deities for rain. The figures may represent an ancestor or equally a Nummo, one of the eight primordial figures created by God.The figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priestâs shrine where they would have offerings made to infuse them with life force to assist humans on earth and to intercede with the deities. On this figure the offerings made over time have eroded and roughened the surface giving it an ageless presence. Recommended Reading: Griaule. M. âLes Symboles des arts africainsâ. 1951, Guggenheim, H.
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Dan or Mano Male Figure Liberia African Art
Title, Dan or Mano Male Figure Liberia African Art, Type of Object, carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Liberia/Ivory Coast, People, Mano or Dan, Materials, Wood. Cowrie shells, vegetal materials, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 18.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks in Left arm and in base, Additional Information: Male figure holding two long braided beard. head crowned by a ... morecowrie shell headgear. Vegetal fibres adornment on the body. This figure appears slightly crouched with legs bent in a seated position. The two feet turned in sides and rested on a conical base. This 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 have the finished touch of the Dan sculpture. The facial features are similar to those of the Dan. More often, Dan figures have elaborate hairstyle, markings or scarification patterns. 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. It is probable that 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 special occasions. Recommended Reading: E. Fischer and Hans Himmelheber
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Baule Aboya Monkey Figure Cote d'Ivoire African Art SALE Was $350
Title, Aboya Monkey Figure, Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 13 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, Damage to head repaired with staples. Large splits in base, several cracks in arms, back, and front of torso, scratches and scrapes in places. Additional Information: A monkey-like figure sitting ... moreon a stylized stool and holding a unidentified kind of insect or best. The head has a wild expression with its large open mouth. Baule sculpture is known primarily for its elegant and beautifully shaped forms of humans representing spirit lovers or other spirits. A refined sculptural sensibility is seen in the refined details and smooth surface and in the case of spirit lovers the painting of clothing. However the Baule also sculpt figures reflecting dark magical powers living in the wildness of the bush. With anti-human qualities that are found in a monkey shaped figure with a large head and underslung jaw. Unspecified activities define this figure as it has been associated with farming, divination or related to certain families. In some areas it is not to be seen by women. This monkey shaped figure is called aboya and stands slightly crouched holding a bowl into which offerings were placed. Representing spirits or deities known as amuin, these large figures are roughly carved or simply appear so after long periods with offerings made to them developing a thick rough coating over their surface. The bowl held in the front of the figure would have magical substances placed in
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Cameroon: Tribal used African Bamun pestle figure.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Tribal used African Bamun Pestle figure. Cameroon. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 56 cm. n 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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Cameroon: Tribal used African terracotta Tikar figure.
Tribal used African Tikar Terracotta figure from Cameroon. Height: 8 cm. T he grassland region in Southwest Cameroon is one of the most artistically rich areas of Africa. Only 250.000 Tikar people remain. Small terra cotta house gods offer protection. Fertility, and power. They are hard to get. ag6 2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28c%3Eag6%3E2-13d83da3ec9-0xfd-
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African Sculpture Ebony Hand Carved Wood Female Figure Pregnant Woman 14"
African Sculpture Ebony Hand Carved Wood Female Figure Pregnant Woman 14" Click Photos to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Description Beautiful hand carved ebony. Great patina. Excellent" condition. See photos) Click here for more fantastic buys: WE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS. FOR AUCTION ITEMS, PLEASE DO NOT BID UNTIL WE HAVE RESPONDED TO YOUR QUESTION. PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOS AS THIS IS THE EXACT ITEM YOU ARE BIDDING ON OR PURCHASING. EXPECT ITEMS TO BE IN NORMAL VINTAGE USED CONDITION. WE TRY TO SPECIFY ALL FLAWS. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR ITEM PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK. Buyers outside USA and Canada. Please contact seller for shipping and handling charges before bidding or purchasing. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS are responsible for paying ... moreall import duty, tax and fees which may be collected by your country when the parcel arrives. To avoid any misunderstanding, we declare the exact purchase price as the value of the goods when completing the customs declaration. We will NOT check the"gift" box or under-declare the value. Payment and Shipping PAYMENT TERMS: Paypal. SHIPPING TERMS: inkfrog terapeak. I000000. InkFrog Analytics.
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AFRICAN ART BENIN BRONZE WARRIOR FIGURE
BENIN BRONZE WARRIOR FIGURE. HEIGHT FIGURE: 20cm( ca. 7.9 inch) HEIGHT WITH BASE: 27cm( ca.10.6 inch)
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Ligbe (Ligbi) Masked Male Figure African Lagoon SALE Was $590
Title, Ligbe(Ligbi) Masked Male Figure African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Ligbe or Ligbe. See also Djimini, Materials, wood. Cotton cloth, encrustation, pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 39.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips in places, stain in the back, Additional Information: An extraordinary sculpture of a standing male ... morefigure wearing a mask similar to the Do mask from the Ligbe people. There are masks carved around the figure's abdomen: one in front. One in the back, and one mask on each side.The carving is covered with encrustation and pigment. Traces of blue pigment can be seen on the surface. This"masked male figure" is an unusual example found, and one of the rare of its kind. Though the Ligbi people are predominately Islamic, masks with human faces or figures were used by the menâs Do society who appeared to dance at the funerals of Muslim holy men and the âId-Al-Firâ ceremonies to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The use and function of such figures are unclear. Ligbi people are a small group in the Ivory Coast who live in a cultural cross roads deriving influences from the people of the Western Sudan as well as their closer neighbors the Nafana. Hwela and Senufo. Though being heavily influenced by the neighboring Senufo in their art, the Ligbi people, have incorporated influences to their own identifiable style. Ligbi art is always confused with that of their neighbors including the Djimini and Senufo. Their masks are well-known compare to t
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Boa Standing Female Figure DR Congo African Art 24 Inch
Title, Boa Standing Female Figure DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Boa(Ababwa. Ababua, Bua) Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 24 inches H. x 6.5 inxhes W. Overall Condition, Fair: Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks fairly repaired in head. In right ear, in neck, in shoulder to the back, and in the back, in left arm, both legs and feet; ... moreseveral shallow cracks in head, in face, in body, and in legs/feet, chips and scratches, Additional Information: A standing female figure in a static posture with polychromed face painted in red and white. Arched ears painted in white, a cubist body, squared shoulders, and heavy legs. all these traits are Boa trademark. Thought to be used in magic ceremonies, such statues are not often seen. The boa people live in the north of the DR Congo. They are well-known for their abstract mask with stylized ears expanded laterally in a quite geometric planes colored with white and black. These masks worn by warriors. The Boa have produced carvings that show similarity with masks. They are very angular and embellished with scarification on the abdomen. This carving reflects a style shared by a number of Northern Congolese peoples in which features are geometric and heart-shaped face, sometimes with massive and heavy body. Very little has been written about the Boa figures and their function and use are unclear. It has been recorded that masks and figures served magical purposes. Probably they served as ancestor figures. As protective spirits, and also as an anti-witchcraft device. What
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Igbo Personal Shrine Ikenga Figure Nigeria African
Title, Igbo Personal shrine-Ikenga Figure, Type of Object, Shrine piece, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Igbo, Materials, wood. Pigment/paint, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 24.5 inches H. x 6.5 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, shallow cracks in head to the back. Large cracks in the base, chipped nose in the face to the top head and that of one face bellow, Additional Information: ... moreThis well used carving is a classical group of sculpture of an Ikenga whose age is obvious from the well-worn surface. Most Ikenga are generally sculpted as a male anthropomorphic figure with rams horns rising vertically from the head. This example shows a man's head surmounted with two strong vertical horns. A human head stands on a cylindrical form surrounded by two heads and various dotted and linear motifs; the all sculpture being set on a four-legged circular stool-like pedestal. This figure probably depicts a triumphant warrior standing tall over his victims or attendants( An Ikenga is a personal shrine dedicated to the individualâs courage and physical strength. It comes from the Igbo of Nigeria who are the largest tribal grouping along the lower Niger River and the Niger Delta Region. Igbo art is diverse in its many forms. Materials, and use, and is broken into a number of sub-styles based upon history and the local physical environment. Much of their art is open to public view where the Igbo are reminded of their ancestors and of the various spirits of the Igbo pantheon of gods. Kept in personal shrines, Ikenga honor the success of an individual in bus
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Mbole Ofika Figure DR Congo African
Title, Mbole Ofika Figure DR Congo. African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mbole, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 23 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, crack in head at one side. Minor cracks in the body, chips and dents to the back, Additional Information: A Mbole figure depicting a hanging man. Known as Ofika! The ... moreMbole people who live on the banks of the Congo(ex.Zaire) River construct their lives around a semi-secret society known as Lilwa nkoi that exercises social control over Mbole life punishing malefactors and witches. During initiations of the sons of Mbole elites into Lilwa nkoi. Figures such as this are paraded during the ceremonies carried on long sticks high above the new members portraying individuals who have been hanged for divulging the secrets of Lilwa nkoi to non-initiates. Executed males known as Ofika, are meant to be shown hanging resulting in a particularly unique depiction of the body with a thrust out head, hanging feet and the hands resting on their thighs all of which graphically represents the execution of the âteller of secretsâ. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 52122* 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 th
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LOBI BANGALA HERMAPHRODITE FIGURE_Alobalo African Tribal Art
Lobi Bangala Hermaphrodite Figure Lobi Bangala Sexuality Figure Type of object: Figure Material: wood. Pigment Ethnic Group: Lobi Country of origin: Burkina Faso Heigth: 19 inches(50 cm) Condition: very good. The item is in hard wood. Additional information: This is a"bangala" statue of a lobi community from the Gaoua city in the South-West of Burkina Faso. It is so called beacause of male sexual organs shown on the sculpture. This figure represent a person with female and male organ s. Payment must be made within 7 days of end of auction/sale. If you are bidding in multiple items. Please wait until your last item ends to checkout. We reserve the right to RELIST an Item that is Not Paid after 7 Days. I accept only PAYPAL. Shipments go out as soon as possible but no later than three business days after cleared payment. Let us know ... moreif you need something in a hurry and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. We make shipping and handling as affordable as possible. Check the shipping options in the item description. We ship worldwide from Ouagadougou(Burkina Faso)by Sonapost. If you want express delivery. Please tell us so that we can inform you about rates by DHL, Fedex or other available carriers. International buyer must understand that shipping could be delayed by post or custom.You might need to wait longer then usual sometimes. Winning bidders. Please follow the Auto Response URL and enter your mailing address, so that your merchandise will be sent to the correct address. DOING BUSINESS WITH US Please check out my feedback comments left by ALL MY satisfied customers regarding my accuracy of descriptions. Quality of merchandise and care in shipping. Contact us if you have any issues with your product before leaving feedback. We pride ourselves in delivering excellent customer service and will go out of our way to meet every customer's satisfaction. We ask that you contact us directly about any issues with your order prior to leaving us any adverse feedback. 9 times out of 10 the problem c
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DOGON HORSEMAN WOOD FIGURE #Alobalo African Tribal Art Mali
Item specfification Type of object, Sculpture, Ethnic group, Dogon, Material, Wood, Dimensions, Length: 25 inches(64 cm) Approximate age, Over 50 years, Additional information, A dogon horseman stature. Old tribal piece from Mali. Please. Feel free to contact us for any question about this object or our selling conditions. We value communication with our business partners. and receive updates from our Ebay store. Thank you for visiting our store. Warm greetings from Africa! We accept Paypal as principal payment method. All major debit/credit card are welcome. After you win an auction or you buy an item. Please wait for us to send you the invoice before you process the payment. Shipments go out as soon as possible but no later than three business days after cleared payment. Let us know if you need something in a hurry and we will do our best ... moreto accommodate your schedule. We make shipping and handling as affordable as possible. Check the shipping options in the item description. We ship worldwide from Ouagadougou(Burkina Faso)by Sonapost. If you want express delivery. Please tell us so that we can inform you about rates by DHL, Fedex or other available carriers. International buyer must understand that shipping could be delayed by post or custom.You might need to wait longer then usual sometimes. Winning bidders. Please follow the Auto Response URL and enter your mailing address, so that your merchandise will be sent to the correct address. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/ buying. We will NOT. Under any circumstances, declare the item as a gift or for a lower value than what is paid for the item. DOING BUSINESS WITH US. Please check out my feedback comments left by ALL MY satisfied customers regarding my accuracy of descriptions. Quality of merchandise and care in shipping. Contact us if you ha
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African Tribal Carved Standing Female Figure
AFRICA Carved wood. 15.25 inches tall. Hand carved wood African tribal female figure with big ears. Carved design on the belly, carved hair, and kaolin clay on the face. Nice old patina. YES! We can combine shipping on multiple items if they will fit together safely in a single package. CALIFORNIA BIDDERS: We are required to collect sales tax on all items shipped within California unless the buyer provides us with a valid California Resale number. Thank you for your interest!
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Bete Standing Figure on Custom Stand African Art SALE Was $210
Title, Bete Standing Figure on Custom Stand African Art, Type of Object, Sculpture. Figure, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Bete, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 12 Inches High, 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. Chips and dents in small places, Additional Information: This standing figure comes from the Bete one of a number of small. Segmented groups ... moreclose to the Atlantic coast. Today the Bete people of the Ivory Coast live along the Sassandra River in large villages organized according to family lineages. Like neighboring peoples such as the We or the Dan. The Bete carve and use figures of extraordinary form and inventiveness to represent important chiefs and honored ancestors during funerary ceremonies when they were presented to the village as part of a procession. This is a small carved figure without any scarification and markings around the body(as usually seen on Bete sculpture) Its calm expression and its standing position reflect the figure represented a person of some importance. A social elite or priest. This Bete figure shows stylistic input from neighboring peoples such as the Baule. Despite the lack of markings this is a good example of classic Bete style and for that it deserves a place in a collection where it will be well placed. 62966* 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
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Lobi Bateba Shrine Figure Thil African 53 Inches
Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso. Mali, Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana, People, Lobi, Materials, wood. Encrustation, feathers, pigment, stain, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 53 inches. Overall Condition, very 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, heavy encrustation on the surface. Encrustation worn off in places, large cracks/splits in head, neck, breast, torso(front and back) and in bottom, ... morelarge chips in the bottom with traces of old insect damage arrested, severe insect damage in the bottom. Lobi Bateba Shrine Figure Thil. African Art Additional Information: A large standing figure without arms and legs with the body covered with heavy encrusted material. Traces of pigment and feathers indicate this figure was used as a shrine piece and was receiving sacrificial materials. This figurine is identified with the Lobi people. The Lobi people. Who live in Burkina Faso and Ghana, revere spirits known as Thil, and build shrines to them, which are filled with figures like this one. These figures, known as Bateba, are believed to embody the Thil spirits. The Bateba are looked upon as living beings charged with special powers who move, fight against witches, and have intercourse with each other. The Lobi believe that the Bateba are superior to humans, but inferior to the Thil spirits, so the Bateba is first activated by putting it in a Thil shrine. The Bateba keep sorcerers away, and help the Thil ward off misfortune. They also play a role in the divination system. Recommended Reading: See AFRICAN MASTERPIECES FROM MUNICH-The Stratlisches Museum fur Volkerkunde. F
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Senufo Standing Figure with Ringed Body African
Title, Senufo Standing Figure with Ringed Body African, Type of Object, figure. Carving, Country of Origin, Mali. Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, People, Senufo, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 18 inches H. 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, wear. Chips, one ears missing, shallow cracks, Additional Information: A standing figure with an elongated ringed ... morebody with straight and long legs on a circular base. The concave face and its details have all the hallmarks of a classic Senufo sculpture. He wears a carved cache-sexe.The elongated form of its body and legs as well as the ringed torso make this figure an desirable piece of art demonstrating the Senufo artistic skills and creativity. The Senufo people are found in Ivory Coast. Mali and Burkina Faso. Their art was some of the earliest recognized and collected in Europe and French colonial authorities recognized the quality of the objects and brought them back to France where artists and others of the avant-garde began collecting Senufo art. Figures such as this may have been commissioned by the male âPoro Societyâ or the female âTykpa(Tykepa) Society, both which were concerned with initiations and funerals of women. He may also have been a Yasungo, a shrine figure or one of a male-female pair representing the first couple known as âKasingeleâ. What ever his function and appearance he is a beautifully carved figure reflecting the skill and aesthetic sensibilities of the Senufo carver/ artist. A mask in the Barbier-Mueller collection is surmoun
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Dan Standing Female Figure Frowning with Stand Liberia African
Title, Dan Standing Female Figure Frowning with Stand Liberia African Type of Object, Carving. Sculpture, Country of Origin, Liberia/Ivory Coast, People, Dan, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 13.5 inches, Overall Condition, stable, Damage/Repair, body damaged. Holes and chips from old insect damage arrested, dents, Additional Information: A Dan standing figure with a frowning expression in the face! The figure stands with her arms attached to the her body. The figure is made from hard wood and is in stable condition besides the old insect damaged already arrested. Sculpted figures among the Dan or Yacuba are commissioned by wealthy or socially prominent men to represent their favored wife. Sometimes sculpted with a baby on their back. The figures exemplify the ideas of fertility and continuity of the ... morefamily. These relatively uncommon sculptures are known as"lu me" or"wooden person" and can be over 60 centimeters in height. They do not portray ancestors, but are stylized portraits of real individuals, closely representing the hairstyle, body markings, and physiognomy of the wife. In some instances"lu me" sculptures are made public in the village during a ceremony in which the man who commissioned the carving is recognized-gaining social prestige. These figures may also be kept in small houses and only publicly shown on special occasions. Her face and ears are well carved and shown in detail. The Mande speaking Dan people of northern Liberia and neighboring Guinea and Cote dâIvoire migrated south from present-day Mali. And today live in forested regions as agriculturists. Also known as the Yacuba, the Dan live in politically non-centralized villages and towns ruling themselves through a complex arrangement of family lineages, menâs secret societies, and conjunct initiation ceremonies. Known for their numerous wooden masks and masquerades, the Dan share many cultural and masking traditions with their Mano neighbors in Liberia and th
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Dogon Shrine Female Figure Standing Mali African
Title, Dogon Shrine Female Figure Standing Mali African, Type of Object, Carved sculpture, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood. Pigment, iron Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.25 inches H. x 2 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, encrustation. Cracks in places, Additional Information: A Dogon standing female figure with iron hook in the head. A labret extending the mouth. ... moreThe surface shows traces of extensive worn and exposure to the elements. This is a representation of a female ancestor nommo placed used in ancestor shrine. Such figures were also used to ensure fertility and a good pregnancy and to chase away malevolent forces. Dogon art is not a single fixed style as has been often characterized in discussions of their sculpture. For the age of Dogon art extends to the past as early as the 12th century and continues to be created in the present with a number of sub-styles measured against the core of an identifiable Dogon art and style. The Dogon interchange stylistic elements with neighboring groups producing an interesting hybridism in some of their interesting sub-styles. This sculpture reflects an influence that neighboring groups can have on the well defined core of Dogon sculpture. West of the Dogon heartland the Dogon interact with the other major art producing people of Mali, the Bamana(Bambara) These figures show the influence of the Mande speaking Bamana(the Dogon are Gur language speakers â different language, different cultures! in sculptural attributes well defined. These include a squared body, keel shaped head and
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Baule Shrine Maternity Figure with Stand Ivory Coast African
Title, Baule Shrine Maternity Figure Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Baule, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 11.25 inches, Overall Condition, Poor to Fair.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, one broken arm. Large cracks in head and body, Chips in head and face, chipped nipples, scrapes on the surface, crack in base, Additional Information: The ... moresurface of this standing female figure with child on her back shows the figure was extensively used and probably exposed to the elements for an long period of time. It also indicates substantial age for this classic Baule figure. Classically carved figures such as this mother and child among the Baule are known generally as waka sran. Meaning a'person of wood' Some maternity sculptures were owned by diviners known as Komien, who could tell the future, cure illnesses as well as solving local community problems. 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. Recommended Reading: P. L. Ravenhill: Baule Statuary Art: Meaning and Modernization. Institute for the Study of Human Issues, Working Paper 5(Philadelphia, 1980)S. M. Vogel: Beauty in the Eyes of the Baule: Aesthetics and Cultura
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Ashanti Akuaba Figure African Tribal Creation Art Maternity FERTILITY Ghana Doll
You are bidding on the Ashanti Akuaba Figure African Tribal Creation Art Maternity FERTILITY Ghana Doll Dimensions of the maternity figure are 13 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2" It weighs 6 oz. The following description copies from the web page: The Ashanti or Asante tribe of Ghana is well known in the world of African art for their intricate and very fine craftsmanship. Experts at creating beautiful functional objects. Such as their famous stools, the Ashanti are also incredible at figure carving, as evidenced here. Unique to the Asante(Akan) of Ghana. Is the Akua'ba doll, an artform for which they have garnered much recognition and acclaim. In fact, the American Museum of Natural History has a large collection of these objects. The Akua'ba doll is a small to medium sized figure, carved from a solid piece of wood which demonstrates ... morean abstracted interpretation of Asante beauty ideals, namely the flat, rounded, disk-shaped head that is an immediately identifying characteristic of these dolls. They mostly commonly display a very large head, small body, small, terminated arms, and generally end in a base, rather than legs, though this is not always the case. Scarifications on the doll's'face' are said to be a'medicine' to guard against convulsions. The purpose of these dolls is rooted in a legend of a woman named Akua who allegedly was unable to bear a child. She visited a diviner and commissioned a small wooden doll which she then carried and treated as though it were her own living baby. The people of her villiage began referring to the doll as Akua'ba. Which translates to"Akua's child. After a time, she produced a healthy baby girl, who then grew up with this doll. This legend produced a still extant tradition of similar wooden objects being commissioned in the event of apparent infertility. The woman would then carry this small doll, often on her back in a cloth wrap, and treat it as though it were her own child until she is able to bear her own. ATTENTION! This piece
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Beautiful Antique African Carved Wood Ritual Nude Female Figure Statue
Please before you do your bid. First read our description or read about the shipping cost, these are different depending on the country and only the highest is mention on eBay! Thank you very much. Beautiful Antique African Carved Wood Ritual Nude Female Figure Description On offer this exceptional antique African ritual carved wood figure depicting a nude female sitting on a kind of chair and holding her breasts. Take a look at the pictures these will tell much more than my description. Coming out the cellar of an old estate here in Antwerp. I do not know much about this piece but collectors will do, what I do know is that it must be a very old one because of the family. It is in the condition as depicted on my pictures with the usual typical wood cracks and everything what you see. This marvellous piece is about 7” 18cm) tall. An absolute ... moremust for collectors. Important information to bidders! I have received more than one e-mail from eBay winners stating that the items which they have purchased from my auctions are much more beautiful in real life than depicted in the pictures. Garantee All of our pieces are guaranteed always in the state as our description here above. Shipping Due to the volume of items listed weekly. We have established predetermined shipping costs for all our items, there are higher than in the U.S.A. because we ship overseas. These prices are fixed according to weight. This should be taken into consideration before bidding. All items will be very well packaged, see my feedbacks. Shipping is to be paid for by buyer. We thank you for being professional in your business dealings. The shipping and handling charges for this piece are for Belgium $12- Europe $30- USA $37- Rest of the world $50 For registered mail we charged already $7 more. We can not be held responsible or take the risk for the loss of unregistered shipping. You must signe to receive the package. For more details or questions. Please send us an e-mail. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK
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Brass Hardwood Bakota Relief African Tribal Kota Gabon Gaboon Mbulu Ngulu Figure
Brass Hardwood Bakota Relief African Tribal Kota Gabon Gaboon Mbulu Ngulu Figure This is a Kota Mbulu Ngulu Reliquary Figure from Africa-quite likely from Gabon or Congo. The figure has a spade-shaped head and a diamond-shaped lower portion to which bundles of relics and/or bones of ancestors were attached. These figures were also placed in baskets containing bones of ancestors. And served to ward off evil spirits. The figure is made of hardwood decorated with hammered brass in the front. It measures approximately 25" tall x 9.5" wide x 2" 63.5cm x 23.5cm x 5cm) This is an old figure in Good Condition- The brass work is intact. With some patina. There is a patched-up crack in the wood at the top crown, and some kind of filler in part of the middle section but I do not see any other crack showing at the edges. Please note that ... morethis item is not returnable. Questions are welcome. Thank you for your interest. I accept payments through Paypal only. Prompt payments are always appreciated. The Item may be re-listed or offered to the next highest bidder if payment is not received within 3 days of the close of the auction. I ship promptly. Within one or two business days after receipt of the cleared payment; Will combine shipping when possible to save you money. Flat rate and free shipping may apply to the 48 contiguous states only. I have no control over transit delays and damage or loss in-transit of uninsured packages. For international shipments: Please contact me for exact shipping and handling charges for your preferred shipping method. Tracking information is available only for certain Priority Mail and insured shipments. You are responsible for Customs Duty and taxes. I have no control over Customs delays SS Sorr. This item is not reurnable. Questions are welcome.y,
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African Tribal Figure Carved Wood Wall Sculpture Vintage
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 her 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 ... moreitems 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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Ethiopia: Ethiopian African Extremly Rare Jews Falasha Terracotta figure.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. FALASHA TERRACOTTA STATUETTE ORIGINAL ART THIS EXTREMELY WELL MADE PIECE OF MODERN FALASHA(BLACK JEWS) ART WAS MADE IN NETANYA. ISRAEL BY AN EMIGRATED FALASHA ARTIST FROM ETHIOPIA. SHE HAD MADE THESE MODELS SINCE A LITTLE GIRL IN WOLLEKA VILLAGE NORTH OF GONDAR. ETHIOPIA. THE STYLE HAS CHANGED, BUT THE SKILL IS EVEN BETTER. THE PIECE STANDS ABOUT 16 cm high AND IN A GREAT CONDITION. MAKES A WONDERFUL COLLECTABLE ITEM OR SHOWPIECE FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE. HIGHLY COLLECTABLE. SIGNED BY FALASHA ARTIST. Y D" YENGUS DEGUN EXTREMLY RARE. AND MADE IN THE ´60. ONLY ONE PIECE MADE 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 ... moreindividuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found. The heads of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity. The lack of overall centralization among the Igbo-speaking peoples has been conducive to the development of a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The earliest sculpture known from Igboland is from the village of Ibo Ukwu. Where the grave of a man of distinction and a ritual store, dating from the 9th century AD, contained both chased copper objects and elaborate castings of leaded bronze. Ibo sculpture is
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Unique African Love God Fertility Figure Wooden West Africa FREE SHIPPING !!!!
FREE SHIPPING! A RARE. UNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE WEST AFRICAN FOLK STATUE RESEMBLING THE FERTILITY GOD OR THE GOD OF LOVE aka"THE LOVE GOD" ASHANTI) AS ITS KNOWN TO WESTERNERS- THE FIGURINE HAS BEEN FULLY HAND CARVED FROM HARD WOOD, TEAK AND HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGRAVED WITH AFRICAN FOLK DESIGNS. THE STATUE IS A MINIATURE AND STANDS AT ABOUT 5 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND THE HEAD DIAMETER IS ABOUT 3 INCHES. THIS FIGURINE IS UNIQUE BUT NOT UNCOMMON- SIMILAR ART/STATUES FROM AFRICA ARE SEEN IN MANY TV SHOWS/SITCOMS AS WALL/DOOR AND FIREPLACE DECOR(A STATUE OF SIMILAR ART ALTHOUGH MUCH BIGGER CAN BE SEEN IN THE FAMOUS SITCOM"WILL& GRACE" AS A FIREPLACE DECOR PIECE) THE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND WORK OF THIS ARTIST WILL EASILY GIVE ANY SCULPTOR'S WORK A RUN FOR HIS MONEY. THE FIGURINE IS CARVED MOUNTED ON A BASE AND THE DESIGNS/COLOR ... moreON THE FIGURINE ARE ALSO MADE OF NATURAL DYES EXTRACTED FROM A MIX OF HERBS AND BARKS OF THE TEAK TREE AND IS AN IDEAL GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION. ESPECIALLY CHRISTMAS. THE CARVINGS STANDS ABOUT 5" 12-13cm) HIGH and 2.5-3" 8cm) WIDE(DIAMETER OF HEAD) small size and shape discrepancies likely here and there. Due to hand carved nature of the item) PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM IS SHIPPED FROM AFRICA AND CAN TAKE 15-20 WORKING DAYS TO ARRIVE- PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING THIS ITEM- THIS IS NOT A LARGE STATUE BUT A MINIATURE- PLEASE CHECK THE DIMENSIONS BEFORE BUYING- I SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYER'S REMORSE. THANKS FOR LOOKING!
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GREAT LOBI BATEBA PHUWE FIGURE #2133 ~ For African Art Gallery
LOBI BATEBA PHUWE FIGURE#2133 Tribe: Lobi. Country: Burkina Faso. Material: Wood. Size:9" 22.86 cm) Tall Item: 2133 Condition: Good. The Lobi people live in a vast geographical area that stretches from Burkina Fasso. To the Ivory Coast and into Ghana. Villages are spread out over wide areas and are made up of several compounds. Lobi bateba figures have a wide degree of style and are made for a wide range of purposes. In Lobi communities anyone can learn to carve. It is not limited to people with specialized training. Lobi bateba figures are believed to be able to act in behalf of their owner, they are considered a living being and have the ability to act out against forces that could harm it’s owner or bring good things to it’s owner depending on it’s intended purpose. The term"bateba" translates to a"wooden carved figure" ... moreNormal or ordinary Bateba figures. Referred to as Phuwe, usually have no specific defining posture and are often figures with arms straight down and the figures are looking straight ahead and often have a grim look on the face. These figures can have a variety of different functions. 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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LUBA NKISHI FIGURE #2134 ~ For African Art Gallery
LUBA NKISHI FIGURE#2134 Tribe: Luba. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Wood. Size:9.75" 24.77 cm) Tall Item: 2134 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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AFRICAN FIGURE CAMEROON NIGERIA MONTOL KAKA CHAMBA LOBI DAGARI KEAKA LAMBA LOSSO
AFRICAN FIGURE. WOOD. ENCRUSTED GREYISH PATINA. INSECT DEMAGE RIGHT FOOT. HEIGHT FIGURE: 24cm(ca. 9.4 inch)
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►PHENOMENAL BAKONGO/KONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH FIGURE/STATUE ~African Art/DR Congo
For further details, please visit the item description at our Website(click on the image above) Bakongo/ Kongo Nkondi Hermaphroditic Nail Fetish Figure/ Statue( DR Congo) Description: On offer from our private collection is this magnificent nkondi nail fetish figure from the Bakongo peoples of the DR Congo. A very special piece. Such sculptures are used within the tribal community as forces of protection. for coping with various problems. The local diviners add special objects to the figures, such as nails, mirrors, beads, feathers, horns. Imbued with magical properties, these adornments enhance the available power of the statues. Those bearing protruding nails&or blades are regarded as the most powerful of these figures. And as each successive object is driven into its body, the figure gains additional strength. Over the years. We've ... morebeen fortunate to acquire a number of nkondi. have sold a few. As well. But this extraordinary sculpture is the finest nail fetish we've ever come across. Exhibiting hermaphroditic traits, strategically placed are a large female breast-shaped shell, positioned in the upper right of the chest; a male phallus-shaped piece of carved cow bone protrudes from the lower torso of the figure. Carved& deep-set penetrating eyes are highlighted by pigments, nicely sculpted lips bare filed teeth& a tongue that's sticking out. The figure's right arm is raised aggressively, the head is crowned with a topknot. Lavishly laden with hardware& other embellishments. This is a very heavy piece. Weighing nearly 14-lbs. Magical objects& substances cover nearly the entire surface of the piece. The torso is imbedded with a maze of hundreds of nails of various shapes& sizes. Ribbon-like strips of animal hide still with hair attached, rope
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Vintage 60s Carved Wooden African animal figure 50s
Vintage 60s Carved Wooden African animal figure 50s. Retro modernist teak large" Onament rhino kitsch. Super Vintage Large carved Rhino. Lovely patination and a great size measuring: Length 9" Height 5" Weighs 600g! Loevely vintage condition. With a very tiny chip to the tip of his tusk, which is so small it isn't noticeable when on display. Happy to answer any questions. So please don't feel you would be bothering me. I usually post economy to try and keep costs down for you and I'm always happy for items to be picked up. I will combine postage on all my items where possible- keeping costs as low as possible. I will notify you that your item has been sent. By marking the item with dispatched. Please be aware that the courier takes between 3- 5 day for UK delivery. I have to book the day before the courier comes ... moreto collect) if you require something quickly please choose the more expensive 1st Class recorded. I obtain proof of postage, which I'll provide in the event of a loss or damaged item. I am responsible for dispatch, so please do not hold me responsible for loss, damage or delay by Royal Mail, or any other postal or delivery service. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE I can no longer send anything overseas without international signed for. The price quoted includes this fee which is £5.15 before the parcel price is added* Bidders with less than 10 feedback please contact me before bidding* PLEASE pay within 5 days of the winning auction or I will relist the item& file an unpaid record with Ebay. I work hard to resolve possible problems or issues with any buyer. In a friendly& considerate manner. Please make me aware if you are unhappy or you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your transaction, to give me the opportunity to resolve any issues before you leave feedback. ♥ Thanks for Looking ♥& Please take a look at my other items listed this week. gsrx_vers_335(GS 5.5(335)
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African Cheetah Bronze Bust Sculpture Figure By Mene Animal Figurine Art Marble
African Cheetah Bronze Bust Sculpture Figure By Mene Animal Figurine Art Marble Description Condition: This sculpture is in a perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 10" x Width 3" Marble Dimensions: 3" X 3" Height without base: 8" Weight: 6 LBS Inventory: 31DW0022013 With stealth and breathtaking beauty. This cheetah peers deep into the distance. Instilling a sense of respect and exuding natural beauty. This bronze bust of a cheetah captures the true characteristics and life like qualities of this animal beautifully. The presentation of the bust is exquisite as it presents itself with pride. The bust has amazing detail which the artist has captured by creating impressions in the bronze acting as the spotted coat on the gorgeous feline. This sculpture will look great in any home.Office, or studio. ... moreIt was cast using the"Lost Wax Method" it has a brown patina and is mounted on a marble base and is signed P. J Mene. The Art of Lost Wax Lost wax casting has been around for thousands of years. Yet few people understand how the process actually works. Although mechanization has facilitated the lost wax process of bronze casting. The procedure is basically the same as that used by the Chinese when they first developed the process in the 2nd millennium BC. The Rubber Mold First the artist creates an original sculpture out of any number of media. Including stone, wax, clay, wood and pottery. This image is coated with a silicone rubber molding material that makes two rubber mold halves(each rubber mold has a front and a back piece) A fiberglass outer shell is added to the back of each mold so it retains its shape and rigidity during subsequent uses. These molds are the only components that are ever re-used in the casting process. All other components are re-created for each casting. The Wax Positive Once the molds are done. The insides are coated with layers of wax. The halves are then bound together and wax poured inside to complete the wax image being created. Once
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african wood carved male figure signed on bottom. 12" H
estate sale item. the person selling figure stated item was brought back to the USA from Africa given to a missionary that was visiting. nice detail-wood carving. he is holding something like fruit. lots of detail carving. 12" high. base is 5x2.5" signed on bottom. I am not sure what it reads. MINT CONDITION ship discount on multiple item purchase paid for on same invoice. tracking# on all items in USA. New listings daily. INSURANCE ADDED TO INVOICE International Buyers Please contact me for ship price by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites VIEW MY PUBLISHED CHILDREN'S BOOK MY WEE BOOK OF RHYMES BY MARY ERICKSON AUTHOR SIGNED. Posted with
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Asante Funeral Clay Figure of Queen Mother on Stool Ghana African
Title, Akan/Asante Funeral Clay Figure of Queen Mother On Stool Ghana African, Type of Object, Clay figure of Queen Mother Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Clay, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, 10 inches H. x 5.5 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, Chips in places. Some modeling flaws Additional Information: An interesting and dynamic clay figure depicting a female carved ... morewearing a dark dress and sandals. Sitting on a two-legged stool.The expressive face shows open eyes and mouth. The facial features as well as the hairstyle recall the Akan clay head, known as Nsodia. The origin of this piece is located among the Asante an Akan group. Numerous clay objects have come to light from the great âInland Delta Culturesâ of the Niger River and Benue River confluence and from Mali and Burkina Faso in West Africa. Figures such as this are well known as funerary figures or as burial markers and memorials were placed on the graves of important person including chiefs. Warriors, renowned hunters and social elite. These recognized ancestors were said to be the'children of the god's' who have gone to live with those who left before. In some regions graves were surrounded by small rounded walls made out of mud for families and stone for prominent men. Additional Readings: Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler. EARTH AND ORE.2500 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART IN TERRA-COTTA AND METAL. Paterra Verlag. Edition Minerva, 1997 FitzGerald. R. T. D. 1944) I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 68848* All content. Including
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Lot 3 Solid Brass Giraffe Animal Figurine African Safari Wild Vintage Figure
3 Brass Giraffe Figurines In good condition. Tall Giraffe measure about 12 inches& smaller measures about 4 inches. Will combine shipping. Please contact if you have any questions. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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MALI old african lock doorlock BAMBARA d'afrique africa afrika granary figure
MALI Bambara old wooden granary doorlock in perfect condition! 1930 height 50 cm- 19.75 inches width 48 cm- 19 inches WOOD Shippingcosts: Belgium 9$. Europe + USA 44$(kilopost) rest of the world 65$(sign-for) neigbouring countries from Belgium only 22$ up to 10kg! Check my other auctions for more old african objects.
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Attye Seated Figure Lagoon Region African
Title, Attye Seated Figure Lagoon Region African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire. Ghana, People, Attye, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 23 inches H. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old and large cracks and chips in the base. Old insect damage arrested cracked and chipped pegs, stain, Additional Information: A wonderful Attye female figure seated on ... morea stool and holding a ritual drum on her head. This well carved piece shows evidence of use and some age. It would stand well in any collection. The statues of the Attye are some of the most ravishing in all of Africa. Combining the best features of Baule sculpture with a unique"Lagoon" appearance. The bulbous arms and legs, serene face and body shape common to the Attye show definite Baule influence, but there is stronger and bolder execution, daring use of abstraction, and greater volumes. The effect can be downright extraordinary. Having an area about the size of Germany, Côte d'Ivoire is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Liberia and Guinea, to the north by Mali and Burkina Faso, and on the east by Ghana. The Attye are one of the so-called Lagoon people of Cote d’Ivoire. This area is a mixed association of 12 different language groups. Little is known about their art. It is recorded that Christian religion had destroyed most of their sculpture in the nineteenth century. Arts from the Lagoon area are rare. And difficult to attribute. They are all related but, if studied closely, one may find elements that facilitate identification.
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Kulango Standing Figure Cote D'Ivoire African 22 Inch SALE Was $650
Type of Object, Carving. Sculpture, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Kulango. Sometime identified as Baule, Materials, Wood. Pigment, beads, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 22.5 inches tall, 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 many places including in head. Face, body, legs and base, chips in hairstyle, eyebrows, eyes and nose, right foot cracked and repaired with glue, Kulango Standing ... moreFigure. Cote D'Ivoire, African Additional Information: An classic and well carved sculpture from the Kulango people of Ivory Coast. Which art is usually confused with that of the Baule! This figure has special sculptural composition with its elongated fine face enhances by the elaborate coiffure and a stylized neck in relief to the back.The figure has knees in relief and projected tendons. The patina is natural and is a result much handling. There are traces of white. Dark, and blue pigments on the hairstyle and markings, There are cracks in small places(hairstyle, face) Otherwise the piece is in good condition. Little is known about the use and function of this offered piece. Most likely, it could have been used as an ancestor figure, a positive spirit. The Kulango today live in northeastern Ivory Coast. Which is an area of transition between the Sudanic cultures of Mali and the Akan cultures of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. They came to this area from the north and as a result of contact primarily with the Asante, gradually through time picking up local cultural traits so that they can be considered to have been"Akanized. Kulango sculpture shares influences from th
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African Liberia Dan Maternity Figure
Up for sale 1 Outstanding in very rare Maternity Figure. Origin: African Liberia. Tribe: Dan. Material: Wood.Pigment,Beads. Age: Early mid 20th century. Height: 16.5 inches Condition: Good Additional description on statue Would be item is very old So it has Natural cracks here and there There seems to be 1 crack on the left side of the face But nothing serious And A crack on the inner left leg. Other than that from my perspective this is a good statue. Any questions or additional pictures please feel free to email me. Posted with
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African folk art wood carved woman figure fertility
Please read carefully before bidding! We strongly advise all international bidders to contact us for shipping cost prior to the bidding. Description Up for an auction is an old wonderful wood carving of a woman. It is masterfully carved. With great details and spirit. The bottom is not very flat. It stands, but not very firmly, but glued piece of felt can solve it. The figure is 10 1/2“ high. It has a crack on the front and a small chip on the head; the finish is worn in some places. See pictures. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Should you require additional information or pictures. We list estate sale antique and vintage items that have been pre-owned even if they were never used. They are not new and show varying signs of age. Wear yellowing from storage in linens and clothing. We describe items to the best of our knowledge and provide ... moreenough photos for you to look at. Unless we state that we have cleaned or laundered items, it would be responsibility of the winner to have them cleaned or laundered. Items are not returnable unless we have overlooked something in the description. Ask Questions prior to bidding. Payment is expected within 5 days of auction close. I will relist after 7 days if I have not heard from you and inform Ebay about a not paid item Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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