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$9.43 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States It was made by the Yoruba Peoples of Nigeria. The piece is made of a bronze alloy and decorated with a pattern of X's and dots. There are over 50 pieces ... morewith a focus on ceremonial, ritual and spiritual tools and also a collection of West African currency manilla bracelets.
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$9.43 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States It is from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria and is hand made of brown hide leather and drilled cowrie shells. The handle is wrapped with woven and braided ... moreleather with a red velvet covered knob on the top.
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$82.05 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States This is a brilliant basketry artifact that has survived from the 1800's. See the photos including a photo showing a basket exactly of this type from the ... morebook. Grassfields kingdoms of Fungom, Esu, and Wum.
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$14.00 Shipping Location: Durango, United States RARE AFRICAN ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY NGOMBE NGULU IRON & WOOD OLD PRESTIGE CEREMONIAL KNIFE SWORD. Size of this Great Sword is 23" long x 8" wide as seen ... moreif photos. This is a special historical piece, that would be cherished by any collector!
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Size are 26 cm high and collected in 1960 in Axum (North Ethiopia). Its base is provided with a seal. Ethiopia was the starting point of the legendary ... morelove between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
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$250.97 Shipping Location: MOLD, United Kingdom MASK STANDS AT 37 CM TALL AND THE BASE IS 23 CM ACROSS. BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CONDITION.
$32.32 Shipping Location: SAFFRON WALDEN, United Kingdom "This paddle is from the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. It is carved in the form of a crocodile and was probably purely ceremonial, to be used in dances ... moreand other ceremonies. Because of their use in dance ceremonies, ceremonial paddles such as this were considered highly collectable by westerners, first colonial officials and then tourists.
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$5.61 Shipping Location: Absecon, United States It is entitled "The Art of Africa Negro Art From the Institute of Ethnography, Leningrad" by Dmitry Olderogge and Werner Forman, Paul Hamlyn. It was published ... morein 1969 by the Hamlyn Publishing Group and is a first edition.
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$6.98 Shipping Location: United States Superb Lobi Figural Slingshot Burkina Faso This slingshot reflect the artistry. Power, and authority of the Lobi artist, as it was he who also carved ... morethe well-known wooden sculptures used by the peoples. On this example the handle is decorated with a representation of a standing figures on the both side Measures: 8" 1/4 by 2" 3/4 it shows tiny cracks due to use and time pls check pictures. Slingshots like this one were used on rodents and birds. Providing food. thanks
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands A cow-hide shield is known as isihlangu, ihawu or ingubha in Zulu, and ikhaka or ikhawu in Xhosa. Large Zulu-Nguni Hide Shield – Ihawu – South Africa. ... moreOur Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States From the Collection of Dori Angus-Verhoog These are from the collection of Dori Angus Verhoeg from Mbabane, Eswatini. driving around with our three youngest ... morechildren in a uséd camper van. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency, as decoration, and as a marker of identity.
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$28.00 Shipping Location: Dunnellon, United States "The first/left one, as suggested on the card, is Djenne ( Djenné, chief town of the Djenné Circle, located 130 km south-west of Mopti (the regional capital) ... moreand roughly 570 km north-east of Bamako (the national capital), is one of the oldest towns of sub-Saharan Africa. ).
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$58.26 Shipping Location: Hartsdale, United States Antique African Hand Carved Ethiopian Tripod Stool Kamba Jimma Oromo. also bear resemblance. Austrian architect Adolf Loos designed his famous "Theban ... morestool" in about 1903, which many believe was based on an Ethiopian Oromo stool design.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Williamsport, United States Archaeologist & ethnologist Leo Frobenius. The ninth expedition ran between August 1928 and March 1930 in Southern Africa. The top of page 11 has a one ... morecolumn heading:"SCIENTIST FINDS ANCIENT EMPIRE RELICS IN AFRICA" with subhead.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria AGE / period: 2019. DETAILS:Hardcover, 328pp text (in English) with hundreds of images! SIZE / Groesse / dim.: 28.5 x 23.5 cm. CONDITION / Zustand / état: ... morevery good, exactly as seen on the scan.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands This old Kirdi Leather shield is a wonder and was Collected in the field. This fabulous old and rare Kirdi Shield would be a wonderful addition to your ... morecollection. Has a rectangular raised centre with a double compass design around.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Old Ethiopia Coptic handpainted begin 20th century wood & stone icon from the orthodox coptic Church in Ethiopia. Until the middle of the 20th century, ... morethe paintings of Christian Ethiopia remained virtually unknown outside its borders.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Extremly Rare Old Large Brass decoration - Benaa’u - from the Borana people in Ethiopia. There is a passionate love for work in the blood of these people. ... moreChildren marry around the age of fifteen. Non-Christians can have three or four wives.
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$8.98 Shipping Location: United States A Zulu beaded belt is a traditional belt worn by the Zulu people of South Africa, which is made from colorful beads. The Zulu beaded belt is typically ... moremade by hand, using a weaving technique that incorporates small, brightly colored beads into a decorative pattern.
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$12.50 Shipping Location: Lawrence, United States This vintage statue from the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon features intricate beadwork and is believed to be an original piece. Its large size and unique ... moredesign make it a great addition to any collection of African antiques. The statue's origins in the Bamun region of Africa add to its cultural significance and historical value. The craftsmanship and attention to detail displayed in the beadwork of this statue are truly remarkable. Its antique status only adds to its rarity and desirability among collectors. Whether displayed in a museum or private collection, this Bamileke Bamun Schale statue is sure to impress and captivate viewers.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States From the Collection of Dori Angus-Verhoog These are from the collection of Dori Angus Verhoeg from Mbabane, Eswatini. driving around with our three youngest ... morechildren in a uséd camper van. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency, as decoration, and as a marker of identity.
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Free Shipping Location: San Francisco, United States Truly unique zoomorphic mask design with the articulating jaws. Highly unusual and incredibly rare feature for this tribe's art. Stunning example of an ... moreAfrican We people's tribal animal mask. Features two articulating jaws on either side, affixed by animal hide strapping and the entire mask is adorned with brass tacks throughout.
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$6.98 Shipping Location: United States Superb Lobi Figural Slingshot Burkina Faso This slingshot reflect the artistry. Power, and authority of the Lobi artist, as it was he who also carved ... morethe well-known wooden sculptures used by the peoples. On this example the handle is decorated with a representation of a standing figures on the both side Measures: 8" 1/4 by 2" 3/4 it shows tiny cracks due to use and time pls check pictures. Slingshots like this one were used on rodents and birds. Providing food. thanks
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$16.25 Shipping Location: Athens, United States Rare 3 volume set of books on West African Art in German collections. Beautiful glossy black and white photos. Books in excellent condition, some minor ... morescuffing to covers from storage. Pages crisp and clean. Books never read.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Our Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa. Authentic, museum quality African tribal art at wholesale prices. ... moreWe strive to provide deeper public appreciation for high quality African art and to make it accessible to all collectors.
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$5.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Many of these beads have been attributed to being made in Germany, France and the Netherlands as well. The J.F. Sick and Co, based in Germany and Holland ... morewas one of the largest bead brokers/importers during this period.
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Free Shipping Location: Auburn, United States The Asante, also known as Ashanti, are an ethnic group among the Akan that utilized their gold wealth to build an empire. It is their kingdom that the ... morePenn Museum’s gold weight collection represents.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Ethiopia: Old and Rare African Konso shield. There is a passionate love for work in the blood of these people. Children marry around the age of fifteen. ... moreNon-Christians can have three or four wives.
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$6.98 Shipping Location: United States Superb Lobi Figural Slingshot Burkina Faso This slingshot reflect the artistry. Power, and authority of the Lobi artist, as it was he who also carved ... morethe well-known wooden sculptures used by the peoples. On this example the handle is decorated with a representation of a standing figures on the both side Measures: 8" 1/4 by 2" 3/4 it shows tiny cracks due to use and time pls check pictures. Slingshots like this one were used on rodents and birds. Providing food. thanks
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$12.52 Shipping Location: Spring, United States The Bamileke are a Grassfields people, in the Northwest parts of the country. An exceptional piece, exhibiting the characteristic motifs and style of ... morethe Bamileke. For your consideration is an authentic antique tribal artifact from Africa - a large-sized ceremonial tobacco smoking pipe bowl.
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$6.98 Shipping Location: United States Unlike their neighbors to the north, they have remained relatively sheltered from intrusive cultures including the Songhai and Hausa. Although they have ... morecertainly borrowed knowledge from their neighbors, they have not had to fear constant attacks and social upheaval.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Old & Rare Ethiopia Coptic stone begin 20th century icon from the orthodox coptic Church in Ethiopia. Eastern Africa, Ethiopia, ca. first half of the ... more20th century CE. A hand-carved stone traveling icon with two wide faces containing a pair of cavities incised with traditional Ethiopian Orthodox Christian iconography.
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$39.00 Shipping Location: WALTON-ON-THAMES, United Kingdom This item was either presented to him or collected by him during his years of travel in Africa.
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$28.00 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States Antique Bura-Asinda Culture Small Etched Terracotta Vase. Likely 3rd-13th c. CE, Lower Niger Region, red clay, with rounded bottom. Etched detail along ... morethe rim with flared top. In used condition, but no cracks or chips. Dirt and wear consistent with age. Size: 6”H x 4”DProvenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC. Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
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$50.00 Shipping Location: Merrick, United States Subject: Amulet (Mohara Ody). Source: Madagascar. Estimated Age: Late 19th/Early 20th Century. No part of the contents of this page may be reproduced ... morewithout prior written permission of the author.
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$69.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Large Ethiopia Coptic Procession Cross from the orthodox coptic Church. It has a hollow shaft for mounting on a wooden handle, so that it can be carried ... moreabove the heads of people in processions and religous ceremonies.
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Free Shipping Location: Auburn, United States The Asante, also known as Ashanti, are an ethnic group among the Akan that utilized their gold wealth to build an empire. It is their kingdom that the ... morePenn Museum’s gold weight collection represents.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Any questions. Please email. More photos available on request. Nb. P&P quoted is for UK mainland only. Overseas buyers(including Ireland) Please contact ... moreme for P&P quote prior to bidding. Thank you.
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Maasai Beaded Collar Necklace Kenya African Museum Collection
Materials, Beads. String, wire, bone, Made In, Kenya, Approximate Age, 20th century, Overall Condition, Fair to good. Necklace slightly bent; broken beads. A few loose and missing beads, People, Maasai, Object Size, 14 inches exterior diameter x 7.25 inches Diam interior, Maasai Beaded Collar Necklace Kenya African Provenance: From a collection of African-made beads and beadwork displayed at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011. Additional information: To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 55074* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been ... moreselling 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 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
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Antique Madagascar Spear Set, Old Museum Collection, ca. 1900
This set was recently deaccessioned from a museum where they have sat for the past 100 years in storage. They originally had been sent home by Scandinavian missionaries. The spear head and the spade shaped foot piece are perfectly matching as seen. With the same carefully filed decorations. The hard wood shaft was unfortunately from a different set. But it is an original piece and was part of the collection. With some careful trimming the shaft could be fit to the sockets of these two excellent blades. Condition on the steel pieces is exceptionally clean. The assembled set will measure around 50 inches long. Shipping weight 3 pounds. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. We are straight shooters. And you can bid with confidence. Please review our 100% positive feedback from over 6,000 previous transactions. Terms of Sale- Please Read Carefully. ... moreActual shipping cost will be quoted based on your zip code and will be added to the final bidding price. All items guaranteed to be as described and/or photographed. Buyer has fourteen-day epay mandated inspection and return privilege. If item returned in the original condition. Refunds less shipping and insurance. Paper payment preferred. Packages normally shipped same day payment received. So long as we have your address in advance. We reserve the right to void sale if email response not received from high bidder within 3 days of our email notification. Or payment is not received within 7 business days. Any questions. Please feel free to Thanks for bidding!
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Ndebele Beaded Apron Pepetu Nelson Collection Museum Collection
Type of Object, Beaded Apron Pepetu, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Cotton canvas fabric. Glass beads, leather. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches x 17.5 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, strands ripped with missing beads. Minor tears, Ndebele Beaded Apron. PEPETU, OLD African Beadwork Provenance: From the Collection of Peter Nelson. Who was a Peace Corps volunteer, ... morecollector, and dealer. These pieces were collected in the 1970s and very early 1980s. This piece is from his personal collection. From a collection of African-made beads and beadwork displayed at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011. Additional Information: A superb and old piece. In very good condition, showing clear evidence of wear, this beaded rectangular apron is a work from the Ndebele. Aprons such as this are known as pepetu. They are worn by young unmarried women. Wearing the pepetu apron means the young woman is ready to be married. She would wear such apron until her wedding day. On the wedding day she would wear a wedding apron Jojolo. After the wedding she will change the Jocolo apron and will wear a new beaded apron called mapoto until she will bear her first child. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. Their beadworks are remarkable for their variety. Their bright colors, and their intricate designs. Beadwork has became a cultural icon of the Ndebele. Beadwork as well as mural art are important aspects of the Ndebele and South Africans peoples. They have a social meaning and are part of important ceremonies and their decorative aspects bring col
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MUSEUM PIECE~Mr Truesdell COLLECTION *~AFRICAN~* BELL *~ HAND RATTLE ~*
MUSEUM PIECE~Mr Truesdell COLLECTION*~AFRICAN~* BELL*~ HAND RATTLE ~* Hello, The auction is for a hand held rattle. The rattle is 8 inches inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. The condition is very good and all original. I will combine shipping just ask. Feel free to ask questions. Thank you for looking. View My Feedback Add me to your Favorite Sellers View My Other Items For Sale
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African Art: Yoruba Wood Divination Tray - from a Museum Collection
This Yoruba Wooden Divination Board(Opon Ifa) is from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria/ West Africa. The Divination Board is 13 inches in diameter and has a finely carved perimeter band of two heads. Repetitive patterns and geometric designs(see photos) This artifact came from the former Museum ofAfrican Culture in Portland. Maine, and in 2011 was valued at $3,000 by a NewYork City-based appraiser. see photo of description from appraisal, showing comparable sales at Sotheby's in Paris) Thebuyer will be given a copy of the appraisal. On this divination board(Opon Ifa) The eyes/faces probably represents Eshu, the messenger deity who acts as a medium between the human and spirit realms, specifically to Ifa, the god of divination. The edge of the board is decorated with finely carved images and patterns. The divination board has a dark, deep patina, ... moreand the glossy patination, evident in sections, is an indicator of significant use. Background information: Orunmila is the spirit of wisdom and divinity of destiny and prophecy in Yoruba mythology. Ifa divination is a means to transcribe Orunmila’s wisdom. Eshu acts as a medium between the human and spirit realms. Eshu delivers knowledge and guidance in times of trouble. Regardless of the other deities a person may worship. A highly trained priest is called Babalawo, which is translated as'the father of ancient wisdom' During the divination ritual, he sprinkles pulverised wood or yam flour onto the depressed central area of the board and taps rhythmically on it with a tapper(Iroke Ifa) to invoke the presence of Orunmila. A bowl(Agere Ifa) is used to contain the sixteen sacred palm nuts(Ikins) which must have at least 3"eyes" During the divination process, the diviner Babalawo groups the palm nuts in one hand, and shifts them to another hand at once. The remaining palm nuts in the original hand, desirably one or two, are counted and marked. As the divination proceeds, the diviner Babalawo continues to mark single or double marks in wood powder spread on h
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Lega Bwami Hat Cowries Mussel Shells Exhibit Museum Collection
Title, Lega Bwami Hat. COWRIE-MUSSEL SHELLS, African SUPERB, Type of Object, Hat, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Basketry. Cowrie and mussel shells,wart hog tusk? Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. One cowrie shell missing, Provenance: Displayed at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011. From the exhibition African-made beads and beadwork. Additional Information: This is a traditional conical Lega hat. The framework was made of vegetal fibres using basketry techniques. The surface is decorated with cowrie and buttons-like probably made of pieces of mussel shells. A horn is placed on the top of the hat. Lega hats such as this reveal status among the Bwami secret society which governs most of Lega life. Such hats are usually decorated with ... moreelements from animal realm such as shells. Horn, bird beaks, hide, skin, etc, because animals are important in Bwami symbolism, and elephant, pangolin, and hornbill represent different levels of Bwami. For a fascinating article with numerous examples, see Elizabeth Cameron's article on Lega Hats in Arnoldi and Kreamer's CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS-AFRICAN ARTS OF DRESSING THE HEAD. 37516* 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 y
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Maasai Beaded Collar Necklace Tanzania African Museum Collection with Provinance
AFRICAN MAASAI COLLAR NECKLACE- MADE IN TANZANIA- RARE This gorgeous necklace is hand beaded by the Maasai women of Tanzania. It is a necklace. Traditionally worn by the Maasai women of East Africa during special occasions such as weddings. It is created from seed beads carefully woven onto a wire frame and fastened with a simple wire hook. The collar is a single piece. This is an amazing piece of art. I am very lucky to have aquired it as they are quite hard to find, it has been beautifully decorated. This has been used and was obtained from a Maasai woman of Tanzania who has been wearing it for some time as stated in the letter of provinance. This would make a great addition to any collection. Or can be hung as decor in a room. This is an amazing piece of Maasai cultural art that is a must have. The piece measures 10.5 inches wide in diameter. ... moreThe bead width is 3 inches. Please see the pictures of this beautiful item. As stated it comes with the letter of provinance from William Daok of"Endangered Species: Primitive Art. Ivory& Jewlery" of New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr Doak and Bonnie Woodard collected this peice from a womans neck at Olivi Gorge in Tanzania. This piece comes with a custom stand for display as pictured. What Is Maasai Bead Jewelry? The Maasai tribe. Located in Kenya and Tanzania, is known for its exquisitely hand-crafted beaded jewelry. The intricate designs are created for their beauty, which is very important to the Maasai. Women set aside time in their daily schedules, congregating to a common meeting place to work on their creations. Although the women adorn themselves in jewelry that has significant meaning within the tribe, History The Maasai tribe resides in Africa. Mainly in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The tribe comprises approximately half a million people, and apart from beaded jewelry, their livelihood depends on herding cattle. Making beaded jewelry has been a part of their culture for many years, and learning how to create the jewelry is one of the duties of a
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Kuba Royal Beaded Belt EXTRAORDINARY African Museum Collection
Title, Kuba Royal Beaded Belt. Raffia, EXTRAORDINARY African, Type of Object, Royal Belt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia fiber. Bead, cowrie shells, leather, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, Length is 70 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, loose strands with a few missing beads and cowrie shells. Indigenous repair in places, some of the zmulets ... morehave repairs to the hanging loops, dust, Amulets size from right to left in the picture: 4" H. x 3"W- 3.5"H. x 2.5" W. 5" H. x 2" W. 4"H. x 4"W. 8" H. x 2.75" W. 6"H. x 3.5" W. 8"H. x 3"W. 3.5" H. x 2.5" W. 5.5"H. x 3.75" W. Provenance: From a collection of African-made beads and beadwork displayed at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011. Additional information: This extraordinary belt. Made of glass beads and cowrie shells embroidered onto handwoven raffia fabric, was used to hold upon the voluminous raffia skirts worn by the King and dignitaries in the Kuba Kingdom in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This belt displays an exceptional and elaborate work of beads. It belonged to the royal circle and would hold a central place is a collection. The prominent display of cowries in the royal costume emphasizes the ruler as by far the wealthiest person in the kingdom. So wealthy that he purportedly ate pulverized cowries as part of his diet. A king's raiment weighed as much as 185 pounds! The 130 titled individuals at court also had their own costume forms. For more infor
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Ndebele Beaded Apron Pepetu Museum Collection SALE WASD $890
Title, Ndebele Beaded Apron Pepetu Nelson Collection Museum Collection, Type of Object, Beaded Apron Pepetu, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Cotton canvas fabric. Glass beads, leather. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches x 17.5 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, strands ripped with missing beads. Minor tears, Ndebele Beaded Apron. PEPETU, OLD African Beadwork Provenance: ... moreFrom the Collection of Peter Nelson. Who was a Peace Corps volunteer, collector, and dealer. These pieces were collected in the 1970s and very early 1980s. This piece is from his personal collection. From a collection of African-made beads and beadwork displayed at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011. Additional Information: A superb and old piece. In very good condition, showing clear evidence of wear, this beaded rectangular apron is a work from the Ndebele. Aprons such as this are known as pepetu. They are worn by young unmarried women. Wearing the pepetu apron means the young woman is ready to be married. She would wear such apron until her wedding day. On the wedding day she would wear a wedding apron Jojolo. After the wedding she will change the Jocolo apron and will wear a new beaded apron called mapoto until she will bear her first child. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. Their beadworks are remarkable for their variety. Their bright colors, and their intricate designs. Beadwork has became a cultural icon of the Ndebele. Beadwork as well as mural art are important aspects of the Ndebele and South Africans peoples. They have a social meaning and
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THE HERBERT BAKER COLLECTION @ MUSEUM OF PRIMITVE ART NY 1969
RARE HERBERT BAKER COLLECTION ATH THE MUSEUM OF PRIMITIVE ART NEW YORK. 1969 EXHIBITION CATALOG COMPOSED OF 44 SOFTCOVER PAGES WITH SUPERB BLACK/WHITE PHOTOS.
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