Art from West & Central Africa

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Art from West & Central Africa

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African masks & sculptures from West and Central African Tribes.

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Senufo Korhogo Maternity sculpture on stool African Art: Carved wooden Mother & child sculpture from the Senufo peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood in the bold style of the Korhogo region, This female is shown caring

0025: Senufo Korhogo Maternity sculpture on stool African ArtEst. $400-$800

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Bamana Chiwara Antelope headdress, African Art: This is a smaller, fairly well weathered example of the Chiwara headdress from the Bamana / Bambara peoples of Mali,West Africa. This Antelope was carved in the "horizontal" fashion and appears to

0026: Bamana Chiwara Antelope headdress, African ArtEst. $400-$800

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Mossi Antelope Wan Palega Dance Mask: This is a very fine old example of a "Wan Palega" or "Large Antelope" wooden mask from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. This highly decorated old hand carved wooden mask features

0027: Mossi Antelope Wan Palega Dance MaskEst. $400-$800

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Highly Stylized Old Mossi Bigga Fertility doll: This is a wonderful Old carved wooden "Bigga" doll from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. With incised designs and curled elephant style trunk , and a deep well handled surface patina.

0028: Highly Stylized Old Mossi Bigga Fertility dollEst. $300-$650

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Dogon Ancestor sculpture, Master of Ogol Style: A very old and interesting carved wooden ancestor. Such idols were carved in the Sanga region, near the village of OGOL, where this style originates. This sculpture features a highly stylized

0029: Dogon Ancestor sculpture, Master of Ogol StyleEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Serene Baule female sculpture, African Art: A lovely and serene old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 20 inches tall on wooden base. A good old vintage to antique example shown holding an egg which may refer to

0030: Serene Baule female sculpture, African ArtEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Old Malinke Dance mask, African Mask: A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Malinke of Mali, West Africa. The Wood is very hard and very dry, suggesting age and wear over the years. The mask has a archaic form and very light

0031: Old Malinke Dance mask, African MaskEst. $500-$800

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A Fine Vintage Dan Bassa Mask, African Art: A Very finely carved wooden face mask from the DAN Bassa peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a carving style that shows a Bassa influence, so the mask likely originates from the

0032: A Fine Vintage Dan Bassa Mask, African ArtEst. $300-$500

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A Fine Old Dan African mask with Toma Influence: A Very finely carved wooden face mask from the DAN peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a carving style that shows a Toma influence, so the mask likely originates from the north of

0033: A Fine Old Dan African mask with Toma InfluenceEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

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Monumental eroded old Senufo female sculpture, African: Carved from a single piece of incredibly heavy and dense wood, this is a very large and impressive sculpture of a female from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. A tall statue with

0034: Monumental eroded old Senufo female sculpture, AfricanEst. $500-$800

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A Fine Bwa Warthog mask, African Art: A finely carved old wooden mask with tall ears, wide snout and tusks, with geometric designs throughout. Accented with black, white and red mineral pigments. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa.

0035: A Fine Bwa Warthog mask, African ArtEst. $400-$800

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Mysterious Sapi Nomoli Stone Statue, Rare African Art: This is a large carved stone idol in the form of a a Nomoli ancestor with phallus from The Sapi , or mende peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa. The stone is well weathered and appears scraped on

0036: Mysterious Sapi Nomoli Stone Statue, Rare African ArtEst. $500-$1,500

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Rare large Old Abstract Toma mask, African Art: A very interesting and unusual carved wooden mask from the Toma peoples of Guniea, West Africa. The Mask face features a wide open area for the eyes, and appears to have much actual handling and

0037: Rare large Old Abstract Toma mask, African ArtEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

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A Very Fine old Dan African mask, African Art: A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina

0038: A Very Fine old Dan African mask, African ArtEst. $500-$1,000

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Sweet & Serene Old Dan African Mask: A Very sweet and serene old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has some apparent age and handling

0039: Sweet & Serene Old Dan African MaskEst. $300-$600

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Large Red Baule Goli festival mask, African Art: A Very rare old wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a large round geometric face and classic carving style, the tall antelope horns and cubistic like

0040: Large Red Baule Goli festival mask, African ArtEst. $400-$800

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A Baule Goli festival mask, African mask: This is a wonderful Baule "Goli" festival mask from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This mask features an dramatic geometric form with tall horns and ears. A wonderful older example of a Goli dance mask

0041: A Baule Goli festival mask, African maskEst. $300-$600

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A Vintage Bamana N'tomo African mask: A very interesting older carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. Such masks were worn by members of the "N'tomo". Ntomo is one of many associations historically found in

0042: A Vintage Bamana N'tomo African maskEst. $300-$600

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Wonderful Abstract Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdress: A very interesting carved wooden headdress sculpture from the Bamana or Bambara peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture

0043: Wonderful Abstract Bamana Chiwara Antelope HeaddressEst. $300-$600

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A Rare Toma African mask with Linear designs: A very rare old Toma peoples mask from Sierra Leone, West Africa. A carved wooden mask with strong angular cheeks and very interesting treatment to the mouth. Bold linear incised designs and a very

0044: A Rare Toma African mask with Linear designsEst. $300-$600

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A Stunning Red Poro DAN African mask: A very interesting older carved wooden mask from the Dan peoples of Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia, West Africa. The Mask face is covered in a brilliant red textile and accented with hand hammered

0045: A Stunning Red Poro DAN African maskEst. $400-$800

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A Fine Baule African mask with swept back horns: Carved wooden mask with a "Goli" like face and two swept back antelope style horns. Measures 16 x 7 inches tall and wide.

0046: A Fine Baule African mask with swept back hornsEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

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Fantastic Old Baule Mblo Portrait Mask, African Mask: A rare old wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with precise carving style, raised facial features and a very well carved coiffure, most impressive!. The

0047: Fantastic Old Baule Mblo Portrait Mask, African MaskEst. $300-$600

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Old Field used Mask from the Baule: An old wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with an exaggerated carving style, raised facial features and a very well carved coiffure, most impressive!. The

0048: Old Field used Mask from the BauleEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

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