![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)
African Art
![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)
![Large African Baule Goli Mask Ghana / Ivory Coast - 41" In. High: A beautiful and unique handcrafted Goli tribe mask that originates from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast who are known as the Baule ethnic group. Common features of the square face mask includ](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168745_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Igbo Male Figure with Monkey - Nigeria - 34.5" In. High: This superb old Igbo male figure, around 40 to 60 years old. The male sculpture has a monkey perched on his head, and he is safeguarding a young kid. This sculpture symbolizes the opposing forces of g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176981948_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716570796)
![African Benin Bronze Leopard Nigeria African 13.25" In. High: African Benin Bronze Leopard Nigeria. Vintage casting 40 to 60 years old. The sculpture was made using the old technique of lost wax method, whereby the mold is destroyed after each casting, resulting](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176981054_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Vintage African Benin Bronze Head of Oba Nigeria Africa 15"in. High.: Vintage (40 to 60 years old) Benin Bronze, Head of Oba Nigeria.This bronze head is of high quality and was made with the “cire perdue technique”, and is therefore unique in its kind. Beautiful](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176931074_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Horizontal Butterfly Mask - Burkina Faso - 77.5" In. Wide: Large, horizontally carved Butterfly Mask. It also can represents a hawk/ bat or an owl. Decorated with natural white, red and black earth pigments. Made in Burkina Faso by the Bobo ethnic group.. Thi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168747_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large African Yoruba Beaded King Crown. 28"in. High - Nigeria: This magnificent African Yoruba King Crown is expertly crafted with a variety of glass beads that vividly portray the king and his entourage. Measuring approximately... 28.5"in.High.... 11"in.Dameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176931734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Rare Old Ethiopian Coptic Church Madona (Madonna) and Child Statue: Ethiopian Coptic church Madona and Child statue. Alloy metal on a wood base. Figure measures 4". Base measures 2.5". Domestic shipping $12.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/177128328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![19th C. African Losso Wood Female Ancestor Figure: West Africa, Togo, Losso (Nawbda) people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A disproportionate figure of a highly abstract form, carved from a single piece of wood. The bare breasts, herniated belly](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![African Dogon Granary Door with Chiwaras & Crocodiles 76" In. High: Unique Dogon wooden door from Mali features beautiful carvings of Chiwaras (antelopes), crocodiles and other motifs. The intricately designed door showcases multiple standing Chiwaras and Crocodiles.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176981084_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716583857)
![African Dan Ceremonial Dance Mask Côte d'Ivoire - 11" In. High: African Dan Ceremonial Gaynone Dance Mask Côte d'Ivoire. This mask is decorated with cowrie shells ,fabric and straw.The Dan Tribe and sub Tribes Guere and Yacouba live in Western Ivory Coast. Even i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Dinka Headrest with Metal inserts - Sudan 17.25" In. Wide: Traditional Dinka headrest in a very stylized form. The base is formed with hollow shape, the piece was carved like a zoomorphic figure, the body shows metal inserts. This headrest has a beautiful dar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177070417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Benin Bronze Leopards Nigeria Set of two (2 pieces): Set of two (2) Benin bronze Leopards. Vintage castings around 30 to 50 years old., made using the lost wax technique, making each piece a one-of-a-kind. Measures:.... 5"In. Long 5.25"In. High....2" In](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177035159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Vintage African Tribal Wooden Bozo Fish Mali 41"in.Long: Vintage wooden fish puppet skillfully hand-crafted of one piece of wood by the Bozo tribe of Mali. Measuring approximately: 41" in. Long.... 7" in. Wide.... 11.5"in. High. It features a movable top fi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176569778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Mask Crocodile & bird Bobo Mask Burkina Faso 40.5" W: Superb Bobo Nuna Crocodile and bird Mask from the Tribal People of Burkina Faso.measures approx 40.5" w by 10" d by 7" HThis unique mask is sculpted out of a single piece of wood. Animal shaped masks](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176970719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716675328)
![Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Bird Mask, Ge Gon: **Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Ivory Coast and Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fantastic wooden bird mask known as a ge gon displaying a huge, curved beak and hoo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001484_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Huge Bakota Wood and Metal Sculpture with Stand 44.5"in.High.: Huge African Kota / Bakota wood and metal sculpture from Gabon with black custom wooden stand .This large reliquary mask was crafted hammering a metal leaf (brass or copper) over the sculpture wooden](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176846450_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![A PAIR OF AFRICAN MASKS: A PAIR OF SUPERB HANDCRAFTED WOOD AFRICAN MASKS. MASK # 1 SIZE: 15.5 X 8 INCHES APPROX. MASK # 2 12.5 X 6.5 INCHES APPROX. SHIPPING IN THE U.S VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL $25.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/329124/178691708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716739706)
![African Dogon Bronze Chameleon Pirogue / Boat with Figures - Mali. 10" In. Length: Beautiful African Dogon Bronze Boat in a chameleon shape with five figures. Made by the Dogon people of Mali. Verdigris oxidized patina. The Dogon castings were all made using the lost wax technique,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176970486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bobo Bird Dance Mask Helmet Burkina Faso 26.5" In. High: Beautiful Burkina Faso BWA Bird Mask. Traditionally worn by skilled dancers during ceremonies. Hand carved of one piece of wood by the Bobo Ule People, these masks represent protective bush spirits an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941588_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Vintage Benin Bronze Plaque W/ Warriors 13.5" H: Vintage Bronze plaque with the king warrior and soldiers , the ruler of Benin. Created by the lost wax method, Each piece is an original since the mold is broken after each one has been cast..11.25"w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176939151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716659087)
![Large African Baule Tribe Moon Mask 66" In. High: Large Baule Tribe Moon Mask. Carved and polychromed using natural white, black and red oxide earth pigments, this impressive mask represents the face of the moon with an open circle on the top. Made b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176984176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Bambara Chiwara Antelope Wooden Sculpture 57" In. Length: Huge Impressive Chiwara (antelope) Sculpture carved of one piece of wood. Used by the Bambara People of Mali in rituals primarily related with agriculture prosperity. Measures:....57" In. Length.... 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176969019_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Dogon Medicine / Tobacco Box - Mali - 18.5" In. High: Superb and unique hand carved wooden medicine/tobacco leafs box.Standing cabinets originates from the Dogon ethnic group. The body stands on three legs, have two doors with a latch. High relief carved](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187225_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716654756)
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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 […]