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Free Shipping Location: Greece A large Tairona Pre Columbian nose-ring, made from Tumbaga gold (a natural alloy of gold, silver and copper). The nose ring is set in a strand of old ... moreblack African Bakelite disc beads. My own composition.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Ceremonial basketry hat from the Bwami society of the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Objects used by the Bwami society are associated ... morewith promoting moral values. The interpretation of each object or figure must be revealed by high-ranking members who control their use and explain their meanings. Includes raffia. Mussel shells, and buttons. See Crowning Achievements-African Arts of Dressing the Head. By Arnoldi and Kreamer. 6.5 inches high by 8 inches diameter.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Doll- Female figure, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso, People, Mossi or Moshi, Materials, Wood and pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, ... moreDimensions, Height is 16 inches with Stand, Overall Condition, Good: Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear. Chips, scartches, Mossi Carved Doll. Biiga,Burkina Faso, African Additional Information: A classic Mossi half female figure called biiga doll with incisions throughout. The Mossi are today the largest single group living in Burkina Faso. They originated from horsemen who made their way north from present day Ghana during the 1500âs. Mossi are renowned for their masquerades and the use of large superbly sculpted and brightly painted masks and colorful costumes. Among the Mossi elders are highly honored with elaborate funerals and the appearance of masked dancers with masks representing ancestors and various spirits and forces of Nature in dramatic and often vigorous dances. Sculpted figures known as Ninande(pl. have a number of functions and It is difficult to establish the use of a figure without specific knowledge of itâs use. This stylized sculpted female figure has and unusual Mossi facial and body lines and a ringed neck. The high crested hairstyle is a version of gyonfo coiffure worn by the female among the Mossi. In general. Figures are identified with local chiefs and clan elders during ceremonies reinforcing local political relationships and chiefly authority. Figures are also used at funerals and in some areas are buried with the elder. During yearly public ceremonies figures honoring ancestors will have cloths wrapped aroun
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$14.99 Shipping Location: Hood River, United States Tribal affiliation: Bassa, Liberia region, West Africa. Africa 550G. Loc: safe shelf. The most frequent use was as bride wealth to compensate a family ... morefor the loss of a daughter. Material: Copper Bronze alloy.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Mask From Our African Collection: A Guro Mask From Guinea, Circa 1960.and Is Available For Purchase. Between The Baule And The Yaure To The West, The ... moreMalinke To The North And The Bete And We To The South.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 28/9.2 Sold without stand The baule mask, meticulously crafted by hand, serves a vital role in tribal dances and diverse traditional ceremonial ... moreoccasions. Adorned with distinctive tribal marks on the cheek or forehead, these marks symbolize the unique identities of different ethnic groups..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 32.5/15.7 sold without a stand French African Mask Collection . Among The Dan, Spirits Would Manifest Through Dreams In Order To Be Honoured. ... moreThey Then Indicate The Details Of The Mask To Be Made. The African Dan Mask, Of Varied Craftsmanship,.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, 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, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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$5.01 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a wonderful Pasport Fang Mask from from the peoples of Gabon, Guinea. The Fang mask style are elongated masks covered with kaolin and features ... morea face that was usually heart-shaped with a long fine nose.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States A beautiful spoon from the Tutsi people. PICK UP OPTION. Ethiopian Painted Icon Coptic Cross Silver Pendant African. Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads ... moreBrick Red Africa. You might also like.
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$26.00 Shipping Location: Nashville, United States BORA INDIAN DANCE STICK- RIO MOMON. PERU WELL-USED WOOD DANCE STICK. IT IS INCHES 54.5 TALL AND 1.5 INCH WIDE. SMALL OLD STRESS CRACK ON THE SNOUT AND ... moreLARGE CRACK WITH LOSS OF WOOD ON THE BOTTOM. USED DURING THE DANCE OF THE COCOWARI. ANACONDA AND OTHER DANCES BY RHTHMICALLY POUNDING THE STICK INTO THE GROUNG DURING THE DANCES. COLLECTED IN 2013 AT THE BORA MOLOCA. SHIPPING PRICE IS FOR US ONLY. ALASKA. HAWAII, PUERTO RICO AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE ASK FOR QUOTE. THANKS FOR LOOKING! PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS FOR ADDITIONAL AMAZONIAN AND OTHER ETHNOGRAPHIC ART. www.yagetribalart.com On Jul-04-06 at 15:53:49 PDT. Seller added the following information: On Aug-22-08 at 19:10:44 PDT. Seller added the following information: Posted with the
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Though being heavily influenced by the neighboring Senufo in their art, the Ligbi/Ligbe and Djimini people of the Ivory-Coast have incorporated these ... moreinfluences into their own identifiable style. Similar to Senufo "Kpeliyee/Kpelie" masks!
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 22/18.2 Sold without stand This piece is a Dan Guéré mask hailing from the and is over four decades old. Interestingly, the term "African mask" ... moreis used to describe the entire population of Guéré and Wobé African mask,.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Kim J. Nazzi- antiquaire- Rue de Rollebeek 36- 1000 Bruxelles BELGIUM sells: A beautiful. Very old DOGON MASK. The mask is carved from a single pieces ... moreof wood, representing a stylised birds face with vertical. Square eyes and a long, pointy beak. Wood. Weathered patina. Obvious and honest signs of age. Use and wear. Mali. Pre-1900 Dim. L 36cm x W 16cm
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$39.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Dan Standing Female Figure Frowning with Stand Liberia African Type of Object, Carving. Sculpture, Country of Origin, Liberia/Ivory Coast, People, ... moreDan, 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 family. 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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$31.25 Shipping Location: West Hempstead, United States I am not sure how old this item may be, I think this may be from vanuatu. Base the sculpture stands on shows a lot of corrosion, has felt on the bottom ... morewhich has lint. mounte on what appears to be cast iron.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Title, Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Figure. Nigeria, African, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, beads, aluminum, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina, Additional Information: The helmet and skirt suggest that this is a colonial era piece. Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji,the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by Dagan. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth and indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE/Cameron) I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 011082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Custome
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Yucca Valley, United States SIZE(CM): 38.5/24.5 Sold without the stand Collectible Hand Carved wood The Wall Hanging Lega's Mask Most Frequent Aesthetic Standards Are Adopted By ... moreAfrican Mask. These Standards Include The Use Of Residual, Rough White Clay, Which Often Presents A Crusty Texture. The African Lega Mask.
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$22.58 Shipping Location: United Kingdom Make Supersized seem small. Period: 20th Century. Materials: Brass.
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$15.45 Shipping Location: Uniontown, United States For sale is a Headcrest from the Bamana Society carved in the shape of an antelope. It has earrings in one ear and a red Tongue(?). There is another ring ... moreon the forehead. The wood on the other side has worn and the earrings have been lost. There are intricate carvings or marks on either side of the figure and a rope in the back. I think this headdress was carved to represent the mythical figure of Ci Wara in a ceremonial dance. The figure is 16.5” tall. The separate wooden base is approximately 5.75”. There is wear, especially on the horns. I purchased this at an antique auction of an Akron Drs. Collection. I think it dates from the early 20th. century.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$9.50 Shipping Location: Williams, United States Also, commonly referred to as bar currency this manilla money bracelet was found and collected in Nigeria, Africa. Manillas were used extensively as currency ... morein West Africa from the 15th to the 20th century.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads Brick Red Africa. Ethiopian Painted Icon Coptic Cross Silver Pendant African. You might also like. Buy now and save!
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Baule Ram Mask Gbagba Red Cote d'Ivoire African Mask Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, ... moreWood. Pigment, paint, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 13 inches H. x 13.75 inches W. x 8.5 deep, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear. Chips and shallow cracks, crack with repair in one horn, chipped horns, Additional Information: A superb mask from the Baule! While the serene representation of the human face is what made the Baule famous. They are no less skilled in producing zoomorphic carvings of great beauty, with the well-known ram masks among the most-prized.Gbagba serve as much to entertain as they comment upon social behavior and are followed in the performance by horned masks representing wild animals that are âhuntedâ and killed during the performance. This mask was carved in a single piece of wood and was worn on the top of the head. Colors were renewed every time the mask has to perform. Among the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire Zoomorphic masks such as this wonderful ram mask represent bush spirits. Certain sources refer to this type of mask as an agricultural spirit. In general. Baule masks such as this appear in villages during various festivals, where they perform various typecast characters living in the village and zoomorphic behavior and qualities that may be compared to that of the humans. The ram mask has many male attributes and symbolizes a male character. His strong and beautiful spiral horns signify strength and power. The Baule are members of the Akan peoples. Who inhabit Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. During the 18th century, the Baule people migrated westward from Ghana when the Asante rose to power. The story of how they managed to break away from them has been preserved in their oral traditions. During the emergence of the Asante the Baule queen, Aura Poku, was in direct conflict with the Asante king, and when the Asante prevailed, the queen led her people away to the land they now
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 23.5/9.6 Stand not included In the Central Coast, the Guro tribe has developed a distinctive method of celebration. Through their Zaouli dance, ... morethey integrate traditional African masks into the performance with the intention of boosting productivity within their community. These masks are meticulously created, showcasing the tribe's craftsmanship and attention to detail..
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Free Shipping Location: Koblenz-Lay, Germany decorative old folklore wooden doll, turned, approx. 1960s Multicolored Length approx. 18cm Base diameter approx. 3cm Very good condition for its age, ... moreminor signs of wear and storage - see photos!.
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$33.29 Shipping Location: Florence, United States Bambara Bamana. No head basket (it was falling apart from age.).
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Monrovia, United States 17" Tall & 18" across the top. The Yanonami are indigenous to the Amazonian regions of Brazil and Venezuela. A wonderful and rare piece of history from ... morethe most primitive tribe left in the Amazon. I cannot attest to whether the Yanonami are still living a stone/wood age existence.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Tribal AFRICAN ART Wood Sculpture Fang/Gabon MASK w/3-Part Hairdo-19-NR! DIMENSIONS 21" tall. TRIBE& REGION/COUNTRY Fang Gabon DESCRIPTION Mask. ... moreWood. Kaolin. Nice carving with three-part hairdo. CONDITION Excellent overall condition. 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. We do not ship via USPS first class mail international. Please note that we don't allow buyers to arrange their own shipping through third parties. International Buyers- Please No
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$9.50 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a Neolithic, Stone Age, Piercing Plug / hair pin decoration which has been surface gathered by indigenous nomadic tribes during their travels ... moreacross the Sahara Desert in Africa. Great condition with slight wear.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Red Wing, United States SIZE(CM): 22.5/7.3 The dolls of African peoples like the Namji tribes have been present in families for centuries. The body, carved in a local wood, takes ... morevery stylized forms, generally accentuated at the level of the hips. The sculpture is then personalized by the young girls, who add small ornaments such as seashells, pearls, but also small metal parts and fabric..
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Vintage African mask. Hand carved wood and paint, Grebo People, Liberia, tubular eyes and a bird's beak, some chips and worn areas, especially to ... moreraised areas, the mask is stable and in general fair condition, the approximate size is 7.5in x 18.5in, 9451 The shipping quote is for the continental US. Tracking and Insurance is included. Georgia residents pay 8% sales tax. I do reduced shipping for multiple items. Contact me with any questions 1-800-686-7030 Allan Arthur Oriental Rugs and Tribal Arts Atlanta’s largest collection of African Folk Art
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$51.24 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States A very minor hair line in the rim, otherwise intact. Size: 6 1/2" deep (16.5 cm) X 4 1/4" (10.8 cm) height (Excellent province with certificate of Authenticity ... more(see below). Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950s-1960s, collection # BH.03.126. ).
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Mblo masks are typically carved from wood and decorated with various materials, such as beads, cowrie shells, and cloth. They are uséd in a variety of ... moreceremonies, including funerals, weddings, and initiation rituals.
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$6.26 Shipping Location: Wichita, United States Vintage The Thinker Art Statue Carved PINK/Tan Soapstone 7.5” Modernism. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.
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$6.75 Shipping Location: Hampton Bays, United States For your consideration is a hand woven traditional Asmat tribe natural fiber warrior bag. The people of West Papua were semi-nomadic hunters and gatherers. ... moreBags such as this would have been used only during ceremonies and special occasions.
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$26.44 Shipping Location: Bentleigh East, Australia Trobian island Ornate Hand Carved Melanesia Wood Fish Shell Eye Ceremonial Bowl.
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$19.99 Shipping Location: Lake Zurich, United States Baole Baule Kpan mask, Ivory Coast, 13”h x 7”w x 5”d
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Free Shipping Location: Rockville, United States A well carved Kuba cup in the form of a human head.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Title, Lobi Iron Snake Currency African Metalwork, Type of Object, Currency, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso. Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, People, ... moreLobi, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Early to Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 13.25 inches long, 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, Rusted patina Lobi Iron Snake Currency. African Metalwork Additional Information: A hand-forged iron snake coming from the Lobi. The Lobi live as farmers and spend much time in their fields.They have produced numerous iron. Brass, and bronze figures currencies and and jewelry depicting the snake. This can be understood as the snake is very often associated to the Lobi mythical beings. Also, the Lobi encounter numerous serpents, including the Bites viper and the Boa Constrictor. To protect them from the dangers that the snakes represent forged iron snakes were either worn on their person or placed on personal altars. In addition to examples such as this serpent that probably served as an altar object, women will attach smaller sinuous, flat-modeled images of serpents to the sides of their legs just above the ankle reaching up the leg close to the knee. Generally placed on the outer side of the leg they may often be on the inside of the leg or both sides as well. The bodies will be displayed with a sinuous set of curves as though the snakes were moving through the grass. In many cases, the heads are simply defined as a triangular shape with the mouth possibly noted with a thin line beaten into the side of the face. The tails are depicted by a tapering form and the body has the usual undulated snake form. Among the Lob
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$20.30 Shipping Location: New York, United States 12" 1/2 tall.
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$4.55 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$13.75 Shipping Location: Williams, United States Although they are typically referred to as "cow bells" due to their extensive use with c attle, the bells are used on a wide variety of animals including ... moregoats.
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$7.73 Shipping Location: West Farmington, United States This unique African musical instrument is a rare find for collectors of ethnographic art. The intricately designed piece measures 6.25 inches by 3.25 ... moreinches and is made from a combination of metal and wood materials. The instrument's origins are uncertain, but its primitive design and intricate engravings suggest it was crafted by a skilled tribal artisan. Featuring a thumbhole, this musical instrument produces a distinctive sound when played. The instrument is a must-have for collectors of African antiques and is an excellent addition to any ethnographic art collection.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a lovely Hand Carved Wooden Spoon from the Boni People of Somalia/Kenya. The people believe that handicrafts made of carvings are considered a ... moresymbol of tradition. Shows age and Natural Wear.
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$37.00 Shipping Location: Colle Di Val D Elsa, Italy Usa and Canada: 37 Usd.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Colle Di Val D Elsa, Italy Wooden statuette depicting a male ancestor. The position is highly original: the character is seated on the ground in a fetal position, with legs bent ... moreand knees pointing upward as usual, but unlike the ordinary representation in this type of Timorese statuette, the arms are raised and bent so that the hands touch the shoulders.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: La Canada Flintridge, United States I have seen similar pot stands with Sudanese origin but I am not sure of the provenance of this one. It is in good order though there is a small area ... morewhere the red fabric is starting to open. Please see photos.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Bogart, United States The Yoruba consider only the gods or those who communicate with them to be entitled to own and display fully beaded objects, such as this diviner's bag. ... moreThe glass beaded face on the front of the bag is a striking addition to any collection.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States This is a very nice Bakongo Fetish which I picked up in the D.R.C. in 2009 whilst in the Katanga Province. He is an imposing little character who stands ... moreat approximately 14 inches in height. His mouth is pulled open in a fearsome fashion. His body is bound by a rope and he carries a very large terrestrial snail shell on his back. There is a wicker-weaving bound to his back and nail pierces his left upper back, in the vicinity of where the shoulder blade would be. He is also adorned with a woven head-dress. Stuffed with the feathers of a Red Rooster or Red Hen. This fetish has its own special energy and is not a new piece. I am estimating the age of this piece to be between 30 and 40 years. Note in the picture that a portion of the base is missing due to some very old insect damage. The rope which binds his torso is hiding a stomach cavity which is utilized for placing herbs and magical material. This piece is also perfect for adherents of Santeria. Candomble, Regla de Ocha, Lukumi, Palo and Vou Dou, as it may be utilized as Echu(Eshu or Echu) the door opener of the Orishas. Adressing your salutations to this powerful little mage will be sure to quickly open the camino for your principal Orisha or Loa(Lwa) Standard Shipping w/in continental US for a $20 Flat Rate. International Purchasers or those requiring a quick delivery should contact me for best rate. Transit time and shipping method. Rates are dependent on buyers location and requested transit time. I am going to be putting up some really nice pieces brought back from the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thank You! The Congo Collection
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$15.45 Shipping Location: Gays Mills, United States We acquired it from a local estate with a great story. This was gifted to her while she was working in Sierra Leone. It isn’t a cheap tourist piece, as ... moreshe did not buy those. It shows wear and dings from many moves across the country once she settled back in the US.
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$10.07 Shipping Location: Seaside, United States African Turkana Head Rest Wood Kenya Tribal Turkana Head Rest Leather Handle. Hand carved and decorated. This is a beautiful Carved Wooden Headrest from ... morethe Turkana Tribal People of Kenya. This headrest is carved out of a single piece of wood.
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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States The Djimini Senufo of Cote d’Ivoire, numbering 175,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African ... moreaffinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cote d’Ivoire.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Mask Named After The African Shields Bamileke People Of Cameroon, These Exquisite African Mask Shields Originate From The Region Known As The Cameroon ... moreMask Grasslands. Although They Are No Longer Utilized For Warfare, They Remain Significant Symbols Of The Customs And Traditions Of The Bamileke Tribe,.
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