![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 Antique
![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)
![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)
![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - Congo - 25" In. High: Vintage African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure from Congo is a captivating representation of a mystical cultural tradition. Adorned with nails, ropes, and metal, this figure, also known as an Nkisi, has th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177034422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716565090)
![African Songye Kifwebe Mask - DR Congo - 21" In. High: Traditional Songye Large Kifwebe Male Mask. Decorated with natural earth pigments: red, black and white. Made by the Songye ethnic group from the Democratic Republic of Congo. An interesting Songye Ki](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587613)
![African Mask Crocodile Nuna Bobo Burkina Faso 43" In. Long: Bobo Nuna Crocodile from the Tribal People of Burkina Faso. This unique piece is carved out of a single piece of wood. Animal shaped masks have been identified as the primary sculpted art form of thes](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177072308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Shrine Lobi Male Figure Bateba - Burkina Faso - 17" In. High: Incredible Old Lobi Shrine Male Bateba.This traditional sculpture is a sacred symbol of Burkina Faso and Ghana. The Lobi are believed to be living beings with special powers that influence the harmony](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176944561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716589597)
![Vintage African Benin Bronze Head of Oba Nigeria 22" In.High: Vintage Large African Benin Bronze Head of the Divine King Oba Nigeria. Vintage casting around 40 to 60 years old. Cast imperfections and minor holes, please check pictures attached. The Benin people](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177027371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large African Baule Goli Ceremonial Mask Ivory Coast 45" In.High: A beautiful and unique hand carved Goli tribe mask that originates from the Akan people from Ghana and the Ivory Coast who are known as The Baule ethnicity. Common features of the round face mask incl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176978787_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Life Size Crocodile Nuna Bobo - Burkina Faso - 78" In. Long: This remarkable life-size crocodile is a tribal sculpture from the Nuna Bobo ethnic group of Burkina Faso. Carved from a single piece of wood, this animal-shaped mask is the iconic sculpted art form o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177174602_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Afican Dogon / Marka Figural Sculpture - 32" H: Superb and rare to find Dogon/Marka figural sculpture, featuring family of ancestors,faces adorned with metal covers and studs. Amazing in person a must for any collection. The image of the male and f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176932971_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716586323)
![Large Nkisi Fetish Power Hyena Figure - Congo - 36" In. High: A fascinating Nkisi sculpture (Nkisi means medicine). Fetish figure representing the figure of a large hyena protecting under her feet her baby cub. The sculpture has a lot of nails and metal inserts,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187214_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Vintage /Rare African Yoruba Beaded Large Panel/Door Nigeria 69" h: Superb and rare hand woven beaded panel /door made by the Yoruba people of Nigeria.This ethnic group is known for their beadwork, this intricate and time consuming beading were used to form this beaut](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187223_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Nobility Beaded Wood Bamileke Table / Stool - Cameroon - 21" In. Diameter: Large and unique hand made by the Bamileke people Cameroon/Table/stool made with wood, coated with polychrome glass trade beads, minor losses of beads in some areas overall very good condition. Featur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187211_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![5.15 ct. Round Brilliant Diamond Lot - UNTREATED: 5.15 ct. Round Brilliant Diamond Lot - I - J / SI-I - UNTREATED Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I - J Clarity - SI-I Ct. Weight - 5.15 ct. Size - Mix sizes Number of diamonds - Not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/331296/178687398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717080805)
![Vintage Elongated Face Fang Mask from Gabon - African Mask 21.5"In. High: Vintage African Fang Mask, was made in elongated heart shaped face adorned with natural white pigment, Traditionally associated with the Ngil Society. Made by the Fang tribe of Gabon. A significant co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941582_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Benin Bronze Trade Currency / Bracelet - Nigeria - 5 In" Wide: African Benin Bronze from Nigeria. Used as a trade currency bracelet, with great patina , it could be displayed as a beautiful metal sculpture. Pieces such as this are made in the lost wax process, wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177172850_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Rare Baule Portrait Head Mask / Helmet Mblo Kpan - Cote d'Ivoire - Africa 11" In. High: This Baule Portrait Head Mask / Helmet from Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, shows delicate and elegant carving and a reserved / enigmatic facial expression. This mask is a valuable addition to any art collecti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177072425_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 […]