![Buti Figure - Wood - Teke - DR Congo: The Teke (about 800,000 people) belong to the Bantu peoples. They live predominantly on the savannah-covered high plateau in the border region of the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Cong](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
Wood Art
![Buti Figure - Wood - Teke - DR Congo: The Teke (about 800,000 people) belong to the Bantu peoples. They live predominantly on the savannah-covered high plateau in the border region of the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Cong](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Power Figure - Wood, Horn, Nails - Songye - Congo: Authentic Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces lik](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795030_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ngulu Sword - Metal, Wood - Ngombe - DR Congo: Beautiful, ceremonial sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige. Very nice specimen with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Initiation mask - Wood - Lwalwa - Congo: Great wooden African mask from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo with beautiful patina. LWALWA carvers are famous for their masks which are worn during initiation dances, funerals and to bring good fortu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![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)
![African Mask from Ivory Coast - Dan Ceremonial Dance Mask 14"In High: Dan Mask is a ceremonial dance mask from the Ivory Coast, made by the Dan Tribe or their sub-tribes as the Guere People and Yacouba. Adorned with decorative cowrie shells. Even it is known as "The Fem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Pipe Figure - Wood, Copper - Songye - Congo: Beautiful Songye pipe figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. The figure has a wonderful aged patina and is decorated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Doll figure - Wood - Pygmy Tikar - Cameroon: Great stylistic doll figurine from the pygmy TIKAR people, Cameroon. This doll with enlarged head was used for luck. The wooden doll is nicely decorated with red african beads. Considered the age good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794917_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Tellem figure - Wood - Dogon - Mali: Authentic wooden Tellem figure from the Dogon tribe from Mali. The Tellem are known for their abstract images with outstretched arms. This was seen as a sign for a plea for rain. This is a particularl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ancestor figure - Wood - Jukun - Nigeria: Stunning Jukun figure from Nigeria. Tribes such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun, the Geomai and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria, while the Waja, the Mama, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mask - Nail, Wood, Metal - Kongo - Congo: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout at it. Good condition with signs o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795062_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![African Vintage Baule Portrait Mask Cote d'Ivoire 21" H: Stunning Vintage Baule Kpan mask boasts intricate hand carved from a single piece of solid wood two birds-like hanging on the face embellished with white carving details , This mask was created to por](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177072309_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716921713)
![Small African Dogon Door - Mali - 25 " In. High.: Beautiful Small Tribal Dogon Door featuring intricate hand carvings of crocodiles and lizards, symbols of protection and rebirth in the Malian culture. This work of tribal art. Vintage condition aroun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187231_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Royal Mask - Beads, Cauri, Wood - Bwoom - Kuba - DR Congo: Great BWOOM Royal mask, richly decorated and with fine details. Materials: wood, cauri shells, fabric and African beads. Good condition with slight traces of tribal use. Unique colorful mask for the c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795083_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ancestor Figure - Wood - Lobi - Burkina Faso: Authentic Lobi figure from the Manfred Schäfer collection. Lobi Figures are the enigmatic, brooding sculpture that protect the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. Most are frontal, symmetrical and timel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794923_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![1950's Woden Santos St Anne Teaching Child Mary: Beautiful South American Santos circa 1950's hand carved sculpture representing St Anne teaching Child Mary, beautiful devotional art, carved and painted, showing some gold color details. Little distr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177172851_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Senufo Tyepka Maternity Sculpture - 28" In. High: This beautiful and an impressive Senufo maternity figure The sculpture is used to honor women and their maternal role in ceremonies and festivals of the Tyepka society, a social association among the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Senufo Bird Hornbill Statue - Cote d'Ivoire - 30" In. High: Superb African Senufo Bird (Hornbill) Statue, beautiful wood carving, the body is clad with metal. Hornbills are noble birds, they mate for life, they share equally in the raising of their young who t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177172864_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581641)
![Chinese Natural Huali Wood Tea Tray: Chinese Natural Huali Wood Tea TrayDimension:350 x 230 x 30(mm)13.78 x 9.05 x 1.18(inches)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/331314/178696093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717357531)
![Moroccan Night Market - Painting signed Yvonne Jean Rabie - 22" In. Wide 28" In. High: "Moroccan Night Market" Painting. Technique: acrylic on canvas, the author utilized geometric forms to create a vibrantly colored scene evoking the mystery of the North African markets. Painted in the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177073573_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Mossi Monkey Dance Helmet / Mask Burkina Faso 25" In. High: Old Exquisite / Rare Mossi Monkey Dance Helmet Mask Burkina Faso. Around 1950. It shows wear, scratches, age cracks and chips, please check the pictures and thanks for looking. Monkey often symbolize](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176503379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716241773)
![Authentic Bamum Helmet Mask, Cameroon Grasslands: Cameroon, Grasslands Kingdoms, the Bamum Kingdom. Bamum peoples helmet mask carved in wood with a pierced openwork head. Independently reviewed by a member of the Ethnic Arts Council and believed to b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346629_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![Sling shot - Wood - Baule - Ivory Coast: Fine wooden sling shot from the Baule tribe of Ivory Coast, The handle has been carved as a human face. This sling shot shows great sign of use: it has a lustrous honey-coloured patina and contours ro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Hand Carved Wood Balinese Female Figure: Hand carved wood statue Balinese woman with basket on head. Measures 8" tall by 2" at base. Domestic shipping $8.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/177051984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
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