![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
African Art
![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Large African Kurumba Wood Antelope Head - Adone: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Northern region, Kurumba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A marvelous example of a hand-carved wooden "adone" (antelope headdress mask). The headdress is composed of a cy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![African Yaka Cap Mask: African Yaka Cap Mask From the Yaka of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having a white painted wood face, a handle below the jaw, the superstructure fabricated using cloth stretched over an armat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Vintage Hilltribe Large Bronze Tribal Lady Bust Sculpture: Vintage large Hilltribe Lady African tribal bust bronze sculpture in the manner of Hagenauer. Long neck with brass rings. Unsigned. Measures about 17" x 6" x 7".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179797068_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Republic of Cameroon Herbal Medicine Vessel: Republic of Cameroon Herbal Medicine Vessel Style of Mambila Peoples, signed on the underside. Antelope modeled terra cotta vessel with interlaced reed woven neck, repaired. Height 11 in., Diameter 5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![West African Iron Maternity Figure: West African Iron Maternity Figure The standing figure holding bowl on top of head with left hand, right hand on pregnant belly, baby on her back, with a dark brown and reddish brown patina. Height 16](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Benin Carved Wood Mask & Contemporary Masai Necklace: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Benin Carved Wood Mask and a Contemporary Masai Tribal Necklace, a large painted carved wood mask with straw beard,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![4 African Metal and Wood Sculptural Figures: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 4 African Metal and Wood Sculptural Figures, comprising a seated metal figure with earrings and holding a staff, a pair of meta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395087_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![BEN MACALA (South African 1938-1997) Pastel Drawing: A pastel on paper drawing by listed South African artist Ben Macala. Nicley framed under glass. Signed lower mid recto.Dimensions:H: 46.5" x L: 35.75" x H: 1"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179861254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
![Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa: Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa. One of a two-piece body mask ensemble, probably depicting pregnancy. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X 10". Please copy and p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179785188_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133242)
![African Carved Wood Antelope: Description: African Carved Wood Antelope, of characteristic form with mounting holes to base. Measurements: Height: 31 1/2 in. x Width: 9 in. x Depth: 3 3/8 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395250_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![African Polychromed Colonial Figural Sculpture: Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures. 11 inches H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Chief's Stool, Probably Luba Tribe: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Chief's Stool, Probably Luba Tribe, a carved wood kneeling female figure holding a seat above her head. Measu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395269_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Painted Carved Wood African Mask: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Painted Carved Wood African Mask, the large carved wood mask painted red, white and black, with wire for hanging, with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395283_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Large Goli Carved Wood Mask, probably Baule Tribe: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Large Goli Carved Wood Mask, probably Baule Tribe , the carved wood mask painted red, black and white. Measur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Butterfly Wings Parrot Portrait Artwork: Large parrots portrait artwork collage of real butterfly wings. Birds and background all made from wings. Measures 16" x 24 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404575_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![4 African Carved Wood Articles: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 4 African Carved Wood Articles, comprising a comb, a figural spool, and two carved female heads. Measurements:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![DALE ELLIOTT SOUTH AFRICA PRINT: DALE ELIOTT SOUTH AFRICA FRAMED PRINT. TOTAL FRAME SIZE: 21.5 X 29 INCHES APPROX. SHIPPING IN THE U.S VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL $50](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/332015/180283157_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718650041)
![African Luba/Hemba Kabeja Janiform Figure. Carved wood,: African Luba/Hemba Kabeja Janiform Figure. Carved wood, It measures 8 inches tall and 3 1/4 widest. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8700/332907/179864601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718662564)
![DALE ELLIOTT SOUTH AFRICA PRINT: DALE ELIOTT SOUTH AFRICA FRAMED PRINT. TOTAL FRAME SIZE: 21.5 X 29 INCHES APPROX. SHIPPING IN THE U.S VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL $50](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/332015/180283158_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718650041)
![Huge West African Bobo Wood Helmet Mask: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden helmet mask depicting a tall, dark face peering out from beneath a plateaued brow and a serrated crest. The slender n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
![African Small Dogon Door - Mali - 23.5" H: Small Dogon Door from Mali. Made of wood and featuring a high relief carved figures like the Nommo (the primordial ancestors of the Dogon people who were responsible for bringing humankind to earth an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177043409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Benin Bronze Plaque with Warriors 13.25" In. High: Vintage bronze plaque representing the King warrior and soldiers of Benin. Vintage casting around 40 to 60 years old. Created using the lost wax method. Each piece is unique as the mold for it is dest](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177033401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![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)
News about African Art
![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 […]