![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - Congo - 23" In. High: Vintage African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure. Hand carved wooden figure, decorated with an assortment of nails, rope, and metal, for the purpose of controlling and directing ambivalent spirits. Revered f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
African Art
![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - Congo - 23" In. High: Vintage African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure. Hand carved wooden figure, decorated with an assortment of nails, rope, and metal, for the purpose of controlling and directing ambivalent spirits. Revered f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![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)
![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)
![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 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)
![Tall W. African Mali Bamana Wood N'tomo Mask: **Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 20th century CE. An elaborate wood N'tomo mask of the Bamana people of West Africa featuring a stylized visa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001487_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![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 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)
![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)
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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 […]