Enormous Old Fang bellows, African Form

large carved wooden double chamber bellows used in the production of metal work and other foundry/forge work. The age and use on the bellows is undeniable. Custom mounted. Fang peoples or related ethn

This is a very finely carved old wooden bust or sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The masterfully crafted figure features a Ngil type mask face on a scepter like form. the Style,

This is a truly enormous vintage Fang peoples mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with a wonderful exaggerated form, and overall abstract style. Showing actual age and wear, this is a vintage exam

Large carved wooden head rest from South Africa, Zululand , near the region of Pongola. This is a Huge headrest, likely for that on a man with status. The designs are simple but the age is obvious. Th

A Figural Bellows, Punu/Fang Style, Gabon, with delicate smooth face to the top, pierced for attachment, on base, height: 22 1/4".. Provenance: David Ackley, Ann Arbor., 1980's,; Roland Wiener, Detroi

An elegant and refined old carved wooden ladle with a most charming female form carved as the handle .Pende peoples, Congo, central Africa. The ladle measures 9.25 x 4.25 inches. Provenance: Robert ba

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestral relics h

A very old and weathered wood sculpture of a Byeri cult idol or Reliquary from the Fang peoples of Gabon, Africa. carved wood with black painted pigment surface, heavy erosion suggesting a long use. T

A very fine carved wooden headrest with overall decorative form and some incised designs. The surface suggests some age and wear over time. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The headrest measures 8.5 x

Large carved wooden bowl from Ethiopia, Africa. Impressive size and craftsmanship, all from a single piece of wood. Gurage peoples or related ethnic group. The Bowl Measures 18 inches across x 5.5 inc

Well weathered and worn old Fang peoples mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with four mask faces and accented with kaolin clay pigment. Known locally as a "N'gotang" mask, from the Fang peoples,

A well weathered and used old Bwa stool in zoomorphic form. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. the stool measures 20 x 9 x 8 inches.

A fascinating artifact from the Fang of Gabon, Central Africa. A very well weathered old Byeri Ancestor head inserted into a gourd vessel, and attached with some old rattan. This fang magic fetish has

A very fine and rare old senufo Shrine figure in the form of a horse. Senufo peoples,West Africa. The Size is 10 inches long x 8.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex McConnell Coll, VA; Ex Kahan Gallery, NY

A very nice old and field used Animal Hide shield from the Turkana peoples of Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 18 x 10.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Dr. Brian Healy Estate, New York.

Large heavy club like staff from the Fang ( or related ethnic group ) with Ancestor head and obvious age and handling. Gabon, Africa. Measures 20 inches tall

Ca. early 20thC. Age-appropriate wear with no apparent repairs. Missing cowrie shell(s). One is red clay, the other a harder white clay or stone. Unsure what tribe created these, or how these were use

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with reddish color, possibly from rubbing an organic or mineral pigment on the sculpture. The Fang peoples of Gabon believe

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a serene and classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestr

A lovely mounted set of two old Bwa flute or whistles with elongated forms and well handled and worn surface patina. The Flutes measure 26.5 and 19.5 inches tall on their professional custom display s

A carved wooden torso mask in female form, with eroded and well worn edges, suggesting some field use. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The Torso or body mask measures 24.5 inches long. A durable

A Finely carved wooden milk bowl with a wonderful stylized face on the sides and old tribal repairs and pour spout. The vessel feels well used and appears to have generations of field use. Shi peoples

A Carved wooden female effigy with strong facial style and powerful form. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure measures 20.5 inches tall ( 22 inches tall on professional custom base)

A carved wooden dance mask with precise linear designs and overall classic form, with highly stylized mouth and eyes. The mask has a woven grass headdress / netting still attached and remains of hair