![African Elongated Face Fang Mask Gabon - 31" In. High: African Fang Mask carved elongated heart shaped face, painted in white and black natural earth pigments typical of the Fang Tribe of Gabon. it was used by spiritual leaders during rituals to dispel ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177043411_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
African Antique
![African Elongated Face Fang Mask Gabon - 31" In. High: African Fang Mask carved elongated heart shaped face, painted in white and black natural earth pigments typical of the Fang Tribe of Gabon. it was used by spiritual leaders during rituals to dispel ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177043411_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![SUDANESE KASKARA C.1880’S: Anglo-Sudanese War/Mahdist period. 34” broadsword blade with four fullers at the forte. Forged iron guard with reverse langets. Thick leather wrapped grip with leather covered disk pommel. Blade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982274_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Large Ife Clay / Terracotta Head of Oni Yoruba Nigeria African 17.5" H: Vintage Handcrafted Ife Clay/Terracotta Head around 40 to 60 years old, standing at approximately 17.5 inches with dimensions of 8.5 inches in width and 9.5 inches in depth, is a rare and fine represe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176379390_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![AFRICAN BEADED HEAD BATTLE TROPHY: Bamileke, Cameroons grasslands, West Africa. 5 ½” height, modeled hide with trade bead and cloth decoration and details. Known as Atwozen, these were made as replacements for actual skull](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Prehistoric African Stone Age Quartz Labrets (pr): North Africa, Sahara Desert, Late Stone Age, ca. 50,000 to 10,000 years ago. A pair of hand-made quartz crystal labrets or ear plugs hand shaped using a pecking and polishing method with stone and san](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540136_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![TUAREG AMULET, SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY: The period of military resistance to French colonization. Tooled and pierced polished leather, 1 3/4” x 1 ¾” x 5/8”. The front tooled and pierced over the green leather ground](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982506_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Tribal Dogon Wooden Medicine / Tobacco Box Mali 15" H: Unique hand carved wooden box with double doors medicine or tobacco leaves standing cabinet originates from the Dogon tribe. Vintage piece around 40 to 60 years old. It stands on three legs with a lat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176404727_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Dogon Door w/Crocodiles/Ancestors Mali African 74.5"H: Expertly handcrafted from wood, the Dogon Door with figures of ancestors and a prominent crocodile centerpiece is a striking piece originating from Mali, Africa. This stunning vintage door (40 to 60 y](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176504799_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bamana Ntomo Marka Mask with Metal - 22.5" In. High: This remarkable Ntomo Marka mask is hand carved from one piece of wood by the Bamana ethnic group of Mali. Boasting a combination of wood and metal. Along the Niger River the Marka use these kind of m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168746_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bogolan Textiles (2 pieces) Brown and White Mud Cloth 66"In. Long: African Bogolan Cotton Textile in brown and white colors. Handwoven in small looms and sawn together to make one bigger piece, hand dyed by the Bamana Tribe of Mali. Features geometric designs made wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Vintage African Nupe Stool - Nigeria: This is a fabulous tribal vintage hand carved and painted wooden stool from the Nupe tribe of Nigeria. These stools are carved out of a single piece of wood with intricate patterns and colors.Traditio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176985060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![ZULU BETROTHAL AMULET: Zulu Wars period C.1870s. Known as a Zulu love letter. 3 1/8" x 2 1/8" made of trade beads (the Zulu had strong trade ties with the British from the 1820s) loomed in black, blue, red and white pattern](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - 23" In. High - Congo: African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure, originating from Congo, height of 23". Its intricately crafted body includes an assortment of nails, rope, and metal, carefully fashioned for the purpose of controll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176944386_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bamileke Wooden Stool / Daybed / Table 44" Cameroon: Beautifully carved wood daybed/table/stool.Made by the Bamileke ethnic group from Cameroon. Vintage around 30 to 50 years old. Stands on four round wheeled shape legs/feet, with an a half moon attache](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187220_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large African Bobo Bwa Plank Mask Burkina Faso 80"In. High: Large Vertical Bobo Bwa Plank Mask hails from Burkina Faso, Its plank shape features a circular face at one end and a crescent moon shape at the other. Shows owl shaped eyes and the hooked nose inspir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176968050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Kuba Raffia Embroidered Textile, 17' Long!: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An extremely long Kuba cloth comprised of tightly woven raffia panels embroidered with interlacing geometric m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540137_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Lifesize+ African Dan Wood Face Mask - Gle / Ge: West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The ovoid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![BENIN CEREMONIAL SWORD ADA MADE FOR THE ROYAL COURT: From the famed Reuben Reubens collection (original Bonham’s London Auction tag attached), 33 1/4" length, carved wood with a long, shaped grip and fanciful shaped blade with acutely raised false edg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982119_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Huge African Sculpture of Senufo Bird - Hornbill Statue 82" In. High: Huge and very rare African Senufo bird (Hornbill) sculpture with open wings , hand carved of wood, the body is clad with silver color metal. Hornbills are noble birds; they mate for life, they share e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177070583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Dogon Satimbe Mask with Female at the top - Mali - 28.5" In. High: This traditional Dogon Satimbe mask, features a female figure standing at the top representing Yayemme, the first woman to discover the mystical use of masks. Vintage around 40 years old. Measuring:..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177042527_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Ashanti Ghana Marriage Comb Framed 15"In. High: Hand carved marriage comb with a setting couple holding hands . High relief geometric white design, open work with a heart in the center. Displayed inside a white frame over black background. Vintage](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715870320)
![African Dogon Bronze Lidded Bowl W/ Seating Female Mali: This impressive African Dogon bronze bowl boasts a seated female figure handle and measures 8" in height with a 5" diameter. Its beautiful verdigris patina adds to its allure.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176970589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191621)
![African Vintage Benin Bronze Oba / King - Nigeria - 9" In. High: Vintage (40 to 60 years old casting) Nigerian Benin Bronze with verdigris patina representing the Oba / King figure holding his authority attributes . A true representation of royal art, created to ho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Cast Bronze Vessel Kuduo Ashanti Tribe Ghana 12"in. High: Superbly ornate cast bronze vessel, known as a kuduo, was a treasured possession of the kings and courtiers of the Akan kingdoms. Vintage bronze (40 to 60 years old). Not only were gold dust and nugge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176932072_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
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![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]