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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask- Man's Head Flanked by Two Women Title Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask Type ... moreof Object Helmet mask Country of Origin Nigeria People Yoruba Materials Wood. Paint, pigment Approximate Age Unknown. Likely first to second half 20th century Dimensions 13 inches Height/ 12 x 12 inches Width/ Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz. Overall Condition Very Good. Most of these masks 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. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair One Woman figure's arm missing hand. Some wood loss rear center mask. Nominal paint loss and wear, not unusual considering use and age. Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Man's head surmounted with two women figures. The surface has nominal wear and shrinkage to paint and some loss of wood, from age and condition of wood. Wood appears to be carved out of tree trunk and shows old insect tunnels(ants or termites? The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worshipped. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly a
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask- Man's Head Flanked by Two Women Title Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask Type ... moreof Object Helmet mask Country of Origin Nigeria People Yoruba Materials Wood. Paint, pigment Approximate Age Unknown. Likely first to second half 20th century Dimensions 13 inches Height/ 12 x 12 inches Width/ Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz. Overall Condition Very Good. Most of these masks 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. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair One Woman figure's arm missing hand. Some wood loss rear center mask. Nominal paint loss and wear, not unusual considering use and age. Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Man's head surmounted with two women figures. The surface has nominal wear and shrinkage to paint and some loss of wood, from age and condition of wood. Wood appears to be carved out of tree trunk and shows old insect tunnels(ants or termites? The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worshipped. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly a
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask- Man's Head Flanked by Two Women Title Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask Type ... moreof Object Helmet mask Country of Origin Nigeria People Yoruba Materials Wood. Paint, pigment Approximate Age Unknown. Likely first to second half 20th century Dimensions 13 inches Height/ 12 x 12 inches Width/ Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz. Overall Condition Very Good. Most of these masks 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. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair One Woman figure's arm missing hand. Some wood loss rear center mask. Nominal paint loss and wear, not unusual considering use and age. Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Man's head surmounted with two women figures. The surface has nominal wear and shrinkage to paint and some loss of wood, from age and condition of wood. Wood appears to be carved out of tree trunk and shows old insect tunnels(ants or termites? The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worshipped. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly a
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Experience the strength and power of the mighty bull in this stunning sculpture. Condition : This sculpture is in perfect condition.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This very unique Lega Fetish and would be a wonderful addition to your collection.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States People are often depicted climbing or holding each other up representing support, as well as people showing and performing traditional tasks and local ... morework such as cooking or farming. Shows Age and Wear.
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$16.40 Shipping Location: New York, United States AS WAS COMMON DURING THAT PERIOD AND CULTURE, IT IS CARVED FROM A SPECKLED GREEN SERPENTINE STONE. OTHERWISE INTACT AND EXCELLENT WITH SMOOTH SURFACES. ... more[2] and continued into the Classic period (c.250-650 AD).
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Abstract Female Gymnast, Pure Bronze, Contemporary Art Sculpture Marble. She Is Sitting Down With Her Legs Spread Out And Each Arm And Hand Are Extended ... moreDown To Grab Under Her Foot. She Is 100% Handmade And 100% Bronze, Mounted Atop A Black Marble Base And She Is Signed By A. Gory.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This very unique Lega Fetish and would be a wonderful addition to your collection. 1 1/2" deep.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States bronze_deal BRUTALIST MODERN ART BRONZE SCULPTURE"THE GYMNAST"EUROPEAN STYLE FIGURE STATUE Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. ... moreBronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 22 1/2" x Width 7" Marble Dimensions: diameter 7" Height without base: 21 1/2" Weight: 13 LBS Inventory: 2429474M6842 This floor gymnast shows off her skills as she does a perfect back bend and gracefully extends her leg straight up and vertically. She shows an amazing skill of flexibility and performs a graceful dance with her medicine ball. She places the ball on the floor using it as a pin point and dances around the ball. She has a magnificent body and an amazing talent for dance and gymnastics. She has trained hard and her training has payed off. This sculpture was cast using the“Lost Wax Method” and has a two toned brown and green patina. This sculpture is a numbered limited edition and is signed by the artist Collett. 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 the finishing touches. Most sculptors prefer to work with clay or wax; some however. Do use wood and other mediums. Here the finished original clay is now complete. The sculptor will take it to the foundry now, get a bid then begin the first stages of the lost wax process. The first step can be shocking for some as they begin to decide how this original will be cut up. In order to prepare the original clay sculpture for molding. It will be dissected by cutting the clay with wire and by cutting the armature with a saw. The armature is what helped support the clay in place while the artist was creating it. Note the registration marks which later in the process will serve to realign the parts. Shown here are the sections of the original clay sculpture after having been dissected. Now the various parts of the original are carefully mounted on clay
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$24.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Title, Tabwa Standing Female Figure DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, wood, Approximate ... moreAge, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in head. In torso, and in base; chips, Provenance: From an old Oregon collection. Additional Information: This well carved figure of a woman is beautify carved with a subtle expression and composed stance with short straight legs. This is a typical Tabwa figure and would stand dramatically in a collection. Tabwa figures represent ancestors who were to assist in daily activities and during the hunt. Tabwa art is both a symbol and an aesthetic statement as the figures are often elaborately scarified in a fashion known among them until the middle of the twentieth century. The distinctive facial scarification consisting of a number of lines along the sides of the face and along the forehead and abdomen were the means whereby Tabwa identified themselves to localities and social status. They are also a high form of body art or ornamentation. Elaborate and attractive patterns and designs were worked into the skin according to the Tabwa concept of kulemba that reflect aesthetics. Social membership and the abstract idea of order upon the chaos of nature. It demonstrates that a person becomes a complete adult when they are properly inscribed with the appropriate scars. These patterns and designs are collectively known as vindala and will represent one s advancement through life and within Tabwa society. Distinctive hairstyles among Tabwa men reflect
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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$28.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Chicago, United States Their work is unmistakable: brilliant forms designed in light, sculpted by hand, and cast in bronze. While each individual sculpture is breathtakingly ... moreunique, collectively they are unmistakably Bennett sculpture.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States These fine religious statues may be portraits of ancestors or funeral effigies. This would be a wonderful gift or addition to your own collection.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States CONTEMPORARY BRONZE METAL SCULPTURE NUDE ABSTRACT FIGURATIVE FEMALE SIGNED SALE Statue measures: Height 9" x Width 11" 23cm x 28cm) Statue shipping ... moreweight: 22 lbs(10kg) You are bidding on a Beautiful Bronze Statue of a Nude Female. With Marble Base. Please note that this statue has broken corner on a marble base. THIS IS FINAL SALE, NO RETURNS! The statue is Real Bronze. Not a resin, plastic or plaster mixture. This sculpture is 100% bronze and is handmade. It was cast using the"Lost Wax Method" and it is signed Botero. Please see my other listings for more great artist renditions and other great gifts and collectibles! For combined shipping I allow $5 discount on domestic and $10 discount on international for each additional item. Please inquire if you have purchased more than one item. Free delivery confirmation and tracking are provided for all shipments within the United States as well as International shipments using Priority Mail International or FedEx. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you! Customer Service& Support As a professional supplier. I will arrange for free collection in the event of any concerns with my product or transit damage. Many thanks for looking at my bronze selection. And happy bidding! Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Most of our items are shipped via FedEx or USPS(United States Postal Service) Most orders are shipped within 24-48 hours of purchase. Please be aware that not all items are available for USPS shipping due to size and weight. We do ship to Hawaii. Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO/AE, and U.S. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. Please contact us before making any purchases in these areas. For Non-USA customers, you may be responsible for all duty, tax, brokerage fees that may be due upon delivery(shipping costs cover freight charges only)We also ship internationally. Please refer to the"
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lake Bluff, United States Don Quixote & Horse - Welded Iron 17" Tall Folk Art Sculpture. 17" tall, 8" wide, weighs 1.5lbs. 10" long and 6" tall, weighs 1.3lbs. Made in Spain circa ... more1960's.
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$61.93 Shipping Location: Waynesboro, United States This woodblock print was created in 1964 in a limited edition of only 100 impressions. It's signed "Kiyoshi Saito" in the lower right image, beneath a ... morered signature seal. The print is titled in pencil in the bottom margin, numbered "45/100", and marked with the year "1964".
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The signature of the artist Williams graces this masterpiece, further attesting to its authenticity and artistic value. The artist's creative brilliance ... moreshines through in this exquisite piece, capturing the essence of the musician's intense concentration as he plucks the strings with precision and purpose.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States People are often depicted climbing or holding each other up representing support, as well as people showing and performing traditional tasks and local ... morework such as cooking or farming. Shows Age and Wear.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Though the most feared and lethal predator of the jungle, the beauty of a lion is undeniable. This 100% carefully handmade and fully detailed sculpture ... moreincludes the smallest details of the king of all wild cats, including the stretch of its limbs, cut of its muscles, curve of its back and glare of its watchful eyes.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Williams loves the permanency of bronze, its range of colors and textures. Each piece is lovingly detailed until it is just right, then matched to its ... moreown individual base, making every sculpture unique.
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$24.05 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bayonne, United States This pair of Brutalist abstract metal art sculptures features golfers in a mid-century modern style. The sculptures are made of metal and showcase the ... moreunique style of Brutalist sculpture. The pieces would make a great addition to any collection of mid-century modern art or sculpture. The golfers are intricately crafted, adding depth and character to the pieces. These sculptures are a must-have for any art enthusiast or collector. Please note second figure is missing Club. Priced accordingly. Thanks for looking.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria Origin: Nigeria. material / process: wood.
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Used in the Gelede dance of the 'mothers,' these masks represent the positive forces countering nocturnal 'bad' witches causing human suffering. Reflecting ... morelocal traditions, these masks resonate with the artistry of ancient Ife's sculpted heads.
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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States Used in the Gelede dance of the 'mothers,' these masks represent the positive forces countering nocturnal 'bad' witches causing human suffering. Reflecting ... morelocal traditions, these masks resonate with the artistry of ancient Ife's sculpted heads.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Introducing our exquisite bronze sculpture inspired by Auguste Rodin's renowned masterpiece, The Thinker. This particular rendition presents a skeletal ... moreinterpretation, adding a unique twist to the original concept.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Signed Abstract Figurative Female Figurine Bronze Marble Base Sculpture Modern Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click ... moreto Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge As the name says. We are mad about bronze and want to provide it to you at the lowest price possible. We have been collecting superb quality bronzes for years and we will continue to post them on eBay with a low starting price and no reserve. You are looking at a Female made using hotcast and the lost wax method. This method was perfected several thousand years ago by the greeks.And is sitting on a black marble base and is signed Aldo Vitaleh. Every one of the pieces are plum bronze. What is plum bronze? It is the purest form of bronze. We are dedicated to making our customers happy. That is why we ask that you leave a 5 star, positive feedback after every purchase. We professionally pack and insure every order, so you do not have to worry. In the rare case, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact us and give us a chance to make you 100% satisfied. Size: 13" X 8" Weight: 20 LBS Shipping Terms Most of our items are shipped via USPS(United States Postal Service) mail or UPS. Most orders are shipped within 24-48 hours of purchase. Please be aware that not all items are available for USPS shipping due to size and weight. We do ship to Hawaii. Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO/AE, and U.S. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. Please contact us before making any purchases in these areas. For Non-USA customers, you may be responsible for all duty, tax, brokerage fees that may be due upon delivery(shipping costs cover freight charges only)We also ship internationally. Please refer to the"Shipping& Handling" chart for the rates for each area. Payment Options Payment for your purchase is expected within 10 days of the closing of the item's auction. Unpaid auction wins will be forfeited after 7 days.We accept Paypal and all Major Credit Cards(Visa. MasterCard,
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask- Man's Head Flanked by Two Women Title Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask Type ... moreof Object Helmet mask Country of Origin Nigeria People Yoruba Materials Wood. Paint, pigment Approximate Age Unknown. Likely first to second half 20th century Dimensions 13 inches Height/ 12 x 12 inches Width/ Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz. Overall Condition Very Good. Most of these masks 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. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair One Woman figure's arm missing hand. Some wood loss rear center mask. Nominal paint loss and wear, not unusual considering use and age. Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Man's head surmounted with two women figures. The surface has nominal wear and shrinkage to paint and some loss of wood, from age and condition of wood. Wood appears to be carved out of tree trunk and shows old insect tunnels(ants or termites? The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worshipped. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly a
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The sculpture showcases a fascinating interplay of textures, with a distinctive appearance resembling wet concrete, contrasting against the smooth, rounded ... moreostrich egg serving as its body. Own a truly exceptional work of art that celebrates the mastery of bronze sculpture and bears the signature of Picasso.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This very unique Lega Fetish and would be a wonderful addition to your collection.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Williams knows how to bring a character to life in subtle ways. Williams loves the permanency of bronze, its range of colors and textures. Each piece ... moreis lovingly detailed until it is just right, then matched to its own individual base, making every sculpture unique.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Though the most feared and lethal predator of the jungle, the beauty of a lion is undeniable. This 100% carefully handmade and fully detailed sculpture ... moreincludes the smallest details of the king of all wild cats, including the stretch of its limbs, cut of its muscles, curve of its back and glare of its watchful eyes.
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Free Shipping Location: 朝阳区, China In my collection of everything is the low price and perfect. Size: Long 21 CM. Breadth 19 CM Height 50 CM. Origin: China. the item must be in it's original ... morecondition.
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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Tabwa Standing Female Figure DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, wood, Approximate ... moreAge, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in head. In torso, and in base; chips, Provenance: From an old Oregon collection. Additional Information: This well carved figure of a woman is beautify carved with a subtle expression and composed stance with short straight legs. This is a typical Tabwa figure and would stand dramatically in a collection. Tabwa figures represent ancestors who were to assist in daily activities and during the hunt. Tabwa art is both a symbol and an aesthetic statement as the figures are often elaborately scarified in a fashion known among them until the middle of the twentieth century. The distinctive facial scarification consisting of a number of lines along the sides of the face and along the forehead and abdomen were the means whereby Tabwa identified themselves to localities and social status. They are also a high form of body art or ornamentation. Elaborate and attractive patterns and designs were worked into the skin according to the Tabwa concept of kulemba that reflect aesthetics. Social membership and the abstract idea of order upon the chaos of nature. It demonstrates that a person becomes a complete adult when they are properly inscribed with the appropriate scars. These patterns and designs are collectively known as vindala and will represent one s advancement through life and within Tabwa society. Distinctive hairstyles among Tabwa men reflect
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Though the most feared and lethal predator of the jungle, the beauty of a lion is undeniable. This 100% carefully handmade and fully detailed sculpture ... moreincludes the smallest details of the king of all wild cats, including the stretch of its limbs, cut of its muscles, curve of its back and glare of its watchful eyes.
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$7.99 Shipping Location: Chisago City, United States Gorgeous dark wood color.
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$25.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Chicago, United States Their work is unmistakable: brilliant forms designed in light, sculpted by hand, and cast in bronze. While each individual sculpture is breathtakingly ... moreunique, collectively they are unmistakably Bennett sculpture.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States european_bronze MODERN ABSTRACT CHARGING BULL SCULPTURE BY MILO FIGURE HOT CAST LOST WAX MARBLE Description Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. ... moreBronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 8" X Width 7" Marble Dimensions: 3" X 3" Height without base: 5" Weight: 7 LBS Inventory: 42AL4504124 This magnificent modern and abstract sculpture is of a charging bull. With his head down. His nostrils' flared and his muscles tightened he rears up to stomp the ground before him, releasing a vibrating grunt, he makes his presence known. All he see's now is red and he is raging angry, his horns are sharp and solid and he prepares to charge his nemesis and take him down. He is an extremely muscular and dense creature, thick rolls of muscle curl around his neck for protection; he was made for these sorts of confrontations of physical strength. His tail curls up in a swift motion and off he goes, frozen in his pose and replicated in a true masterpiece of bronze artwork. This modern and abstract piece is perfect for a modern based theme. Handmade of 100% bronze and resting on a solid black marble base this sculpture has a two tone brown patina and is cast using the ancient"Lost Wax Method" This sculpture is signed by Milo. 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
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This very unique Lega Fetish and would be a wonderful addition to your collection.
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$17.50 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Chicago, United States
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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Free Shipping Location: Rego Park, United States Similar Example sold at Sotheby’s Arts D’afrique et D’oceanie June 18 2013 Paris Lot # 85.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Expertly handcrafted, the sculpture skillfully captures the majestic essence of the lion, the noble lord of the jungle and savannah. Its unmovable stance ... moreand striking gaze leave a lasting impression, evoking a sense of awe and respect.
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$5.01 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an unusual old Zaroma Hiti Fertility Doll from the Wajaramo tribe in Tanzania. The ‘doll’ itself is special. Note the abstract, cylindrical female ... morebody shape with the two small bulging breasts.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States They are mounted upon a black marble base with the artistMilo's signature. Condition:This sculpture is in perfect condition.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This very unique Lega Fetish and would be a wonderful addition to your collection.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This very unique Lega Fetish and would be a wonderful addition to your collection. 1 1/2" deep.
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$17.55 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Condition is good to fair has a large dent to one side and bending and loss around the rim still perfect for display or use!
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The Luba excel at the veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood, and much of their skillfully crafted artworks, like this exquisite carving, reflect ... morethis ideal. At the height of their expansion, their empire stretched east all the way to Lake Tanganyika.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States bronze_deal Bronze Classic Voluptuous Woman Marble Base Sculpture Abstract Figure by Milo Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions ... morewith Marble Base:Height 12" x Width 6" Marble Dimensions: 3" x 3" Height without base: 7" Weight: 7 LBS Inventory; 52B7172225 She is more than a dancer. She is a exhibitionist. A abstract woman puts on an eye-catching show. She dances in the nude provocatively. She balances on the tips of her toes. Showing off her long round legs. She pushes her chest and belly out as she arches her back and tilts her head back. She stretches a leg behind her. With pride in her figure, she moves fluidly. 100% bronze and handmade, this brown patina sculpture was cast using the"Lost Wax Method" and mounted on a marble base and is signed by artist Milo. 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 the finishing touches. Most sculptors prefer to work with clay or wax; some however. Do use wood and other mediums. Here the finished original clay is now complete. The sculptor will take it to the foundry now, get a bid then begin the first stages of the lost wax process. The first step can be shocking for some as they begin to decide how this original will be cut up. In order to prepare the original clay sculpture for molding. It will be dissected by cutting the clay with wire and by cutting the armature with a saw. The armature is what helped support the clay in place while the artist was creating it. Note the registration marks which later in the process will serve to realign the parts. Shown here are the sections of the original clay sculpture after having been dissected. Now the various parts of the original are carefully mounted on clay plugs before the rubber mold material is applied. The clay plug later serves as a pour spout for the mold. As yo
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$25.00 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Chicago, United States Their work is unmistakable: brilliant forms designed in light, sculpted by hand, and cast in bronze. While each individual sculpture is breathtakingly ... moreunique, collectively they are unmistakably Bennett sculpture.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Very old and finely carved Makonde Female Figure.it measures 23" tall and 7.5" wide
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Mukwonago, United States Can be used as sculpture for outside fountain or ?. Unknown age or maker but does appear to be very old. No markings found. Overall very good condition ... moreas shown. Sold "As Is".
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Gelede Mask with Sitting Couple on Top Nigeria African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 8.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, flaking patina in small places. Chippes ears and toes, Additional Information: This interesting mask with superstructure of sitting couple figures belongs to the category of Gelede mask danced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surface shows that the mask has been painted several times. It also demonstrates some age and extensive use. It is unclear if the mask was worn on the face or on the head as there is no indication of eyes. The male figure is shown holding a container in each hand. The female lifts her breasts. In a gesture commonly found on Yoruba sculpture. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the âmothersâ. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the âbadâ witches who fly at night causing human misfortune, illness, and death. When Gelede appear, they dance in pairs in a tightly structured and complexly choreographed dance accompanied by singing and drumming. Most âwitch-catchingâ Gelede masks are carved from a single piece of wood to be worn on the top of the head over the forehead with a multi-colored costume made up of numerous panels of brightly colored cloth completely covering the body from head to foot. The panels of cloth will flare outwards while being danced giving the dancer a dynamic appearance. Gelede performances may extend over a num
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$34.98 Shipping Location: United States Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask- Man's Head Flanked by Two Women Title Yoruba Gelede"Witch Catching" Helmet Mask Type ... moreof Object Helmet mask Country of Origin Nigeria People Yoruba Materials Wood. Paint, pigment Approximate Age Unknown. Likely first to second half 20th century Dimensions 13 inches Height/ 12 x 12 inches Width/ Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz. Overall Condition Very Good. Most of these masks 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. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair One Woman figure's arm missing hand. Some wood loss rear center mask. Nominal paint loss and wear, not unusual considering use and age. Additional Information: A Yoruba helmet mask made out of hard wood. Man's head surmounted with two women figures. The surface has nominal wear and shrinkage to paint and some loss of wood, from age and condition of wood. Wood appears to be carved out of tree trunk and shows old insect tunnels(ants or termites? The face presents human features carved in a classic style of Gelede masks from Yoruba People. The Yoruba have produced a number of mask types serving major masking associations including the Gelede society. Various forms of animal masks are known among the Yoruba serving as major symbols appearing during Gelede festivals. Though Gelede masks in the main portray humans. Primarily women, there are a number that depict animals of various kinds including snakes. The combination of human and animals symbols in a single mask reinforces the power of the spirit of women that the mask Gelede is supposed to carry during the performances and reminds the community that female spirit can become very aggressive if not properly worshipped. Among the Yoruba Gelede masks dance of the mothers. Good witches who propitiate and control the power of the bad witches who fly a
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