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2 days LeftJasper52

Baoule statue - Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art

$160

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Mumuye statue - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Mumuye statue - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Nigeria Dimension: 14,96 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,43 Pounds Item type: Statue, fetish, figur

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2 days LeftJasper52

Mumuye statue - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art

$190

(1 bid)

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Kongo statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Kongo statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaire Dimension: 9,45 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,1 Pounds Item type: Statue, fetish

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Kongo statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art

$190

Bobo Witch Hunter Magic Fetish: A uncommon and dramatic magic idol believed to be used in the hunting of witches and to ward off witchcraft. The figure is carved wood and embellished with silver foil and a textile wrap. Bobo peoples

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Bobo Witch Hunter Magic Fetish

$450

(6 bids)

A Fine Senufo Female Sculpture: This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a female effigy from the Senufo peoples of Mali / Ivory Coast, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of hard dense wood with highly stylized features an

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Fine Senufo Female Sculpture

$140

(2 bids)

Classic Attie Ancestor Sculpture: A tall slender carved wooden female effigy shown carrying a Burden on her head and seated on a small animal (Lamb?) and adorned with glass beads and classic treatment to the face and torso with raised

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Classic Attie Ancestor Sculpture

$160

(2 bids)

A Baule Female Sculpture: Elegant and refined carved wooden sculpture of a female with raised scar designs, elaborate coiffure and shown seated in a traditional fashion with a lovely deep well handled surface patina. Baule peo

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Baule Female Sculpture

$110

(3 bids)

Old Senufo Couple Ex Marshall Mount Collection: Old and fragmented couple shown in what appear to be derby hats and shown seated on stools which are worn away. The set measures 9.25 x 5.25 inches and are in fair to fragile condition, the set does n

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Old Senufo Couple Ex Marshall Mount Collection

$70

(2 bids)

Lovely Lady of the Lagoons: Attie Female Sculpture: A tall elegant female sculpture featuring a seated female on stool with finely carved coiffure, classic facial features and raised tribal scar designs. Attie / Anyi or Kulongo peoples, Lagoons region

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Lovely Lady of the Lagoons: Attie Female Sculpture

$110

(2 bids)

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Tabwa statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Tabwa statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaire Dimension: 13,78 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,32 Pounds Item type: Statue, feti

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2 days LeftJasper52

Tabwa statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art

$140

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Kongo statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art

$160

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2 days LeftJasper52

Kongo statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art

$160

A Bongo Commemorative Stone Head: A uncommon carved Volcanic(?) stone head with three raised cornrows / coiffure and stylized ancestor face. Bongo peoples, Sudan, Africa. The stone head measures 15 inches tall and is quite heavy. Prov

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Bongo Commemorative Stone Head

$110

(2 bids)

A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol with Regalia.: A Carved wooden twin idol with well handled surface, large eyes, tall coiffure accented with Blue Indigo pigments and adorned with a textile cape decorated with cowrie shells. The Ibeji measures 12 in

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol with Regalia.

$50

(1 bid)

A Kongo Ntadi Commemorative figure in Stone: A Carved steatite stone image of a chief with traditional ceremonial cap, hands shown in a flared outward position and the figure is shown kneeling likely performing a ritual. Ntadi Idols (commemorati

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Kongo Ntadi Commemorative figure in Stone

$50

(1 bid)

Tall Igala Bowl Bearer Ex Museum: A Tall carved wooden male effigy shown with offering bowl and heavily encrusted surface suggesting ritual use over many years. The figure measures 46 inches tall on its custom display stand. Igala peo

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Tall Igala Bowl Bearer Ex Museum

$50

(1 bid)

African, Possibly Benin, Bronze Ancestor Bell Form: African, possibly Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, bronze bell form cast with a myriad of ancestral figures. 6.75" H x 8.5" diameter.

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Apr 02, 2023Auctions at Showplace

African, Possibly Benin, Bronze Ancestor Bell Form

$100

Ashanti Maternity Sculpture: A carved wooden female effigy shown with child on her lap, traditional coiffure and facial style for the region and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting good age and handling. Ashanti peoples

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Ashanti Maternity Sculpture

$60

(2 bids)

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Yaka statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Yaka statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaire Dimension: 15,75 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 2,54 Pounds Item type: Statue, fetis

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2 days LeftJasper52

Yaka statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art

$180

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Baoule statue - Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art

$190

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Buyu statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Buyu statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaire Dimension: 12,2 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,21 Pounds Item type: Statue, fetish

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2 days LeftJasper52

Buyu statue - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art

$160

A Mossi female sculpture: A Carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with facial scars and shown in a classic pose, encrusted and weathered surface. The figure measures 13 inches tall on a simple wooden base. Mossi peoples, B

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Mossi female sculpture

$50

(1 bid)

A Moba Tchitcheri Shrine Idol: A carved wooden human effigy with a highly stylized form and very well weathered surface. Tchitcheri are symbols of ancestral spirits and are often placed in the ground around the home and shrines. Mo

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Moba Tchitcheri Shrine Idol

$50

(1 bid)

A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol: A tall carved wooden female shrine effigy of a spirit with left hand in the air, a pose said to ward off witchcraft and black magic. The idol measures 32 inches tall on its custom display stand. Lobi

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol

$50

(1 bid)

Rare Janus Lobi bateba Shrine Idol: This is an uncommon style of female Bateba Thil shrine idol, with two heads in janus form and a well handled surface patina. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 25.5 inches tall

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Rare Janus Lobi bateba Shrine Idol

$70

(2 bids)

A Lobi Ti Puo Thil Shrine Idol: A carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The

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Apr 01, 2023TRIBAL GATHERINGS

A Lobi Ti Puo Thil Shrine Idol

$50

(1 bid)

Atq African Tribal Art Makonde Family Tree Of Life: Antique African Tribal Art Makonde Family Tree Of Life Ebony Wood Hand Carved. Sculpture is hand carved and wooden. Piece is vintage possibly antique. Measures approx 13.5 inches tall 3.5 inches wide.

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Apr 05, 2023The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Atq African Tribal Art Makonde Family Tree Of Life

(1 bid)

An African bronze figure: An African bronze figureOn display stand.height 31 3/4in (80.5cm); width 14in (35.5cm); depth 8in (20.5cm)

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5 days LeftAndrew Jones Auctions

An African bronze figure

$100

CARVED AFRICAN ELDER BUST: WEARING BEADED NECK PIECE - 21" H PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. ALL PAYMENTS FOR PURCHASES WILL BE MADE THROUGH LIV

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3 days LeftHartzell's Auction Gallery, Inc.

CARVED AFRICAN ELDER BUST

$45

(4 bids)

CARVED AFRICAN BUST OF AND ELDER: SINGLE PIECE OF WOOD WITH DETAILED CARVING - 14 1/2" H PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. ALL PAYMENTS FOR PURCHASES WIL

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3 days LeftHartzell's Auction Gallery, Inc.

CARVED AFRICAN BUST OF AND ELDER

$25

(2 bids)

Antique African Carved Bust: Antique African Carved Bust of Woman Presented on Wooden Base. Overall measures 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 3-1/8". We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have

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Mar 29, 2023Kodner Galleries Inc.

Antique African Carved Bust

$100

Signed Ferman South African Pop Art Figural: Signed on underside Ferman, 1998. 3D Paper Board Figural of a blue create in yellow pants, white shoes and a red tail on one knee and holding a bunch of red tipped arrows. Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm) W

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Apr 05, 2023The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Signed Ferman South African Pop Art Figural

$100

(4 bids)

Hand Carved African Figural Sculpture: possibly antique hand carved African figural table sculpture. Carved wood. Needs repair to arm. Measures approx. 3.5 x 3.25 x 15.75 inches. African figural, African sculpture, wood sculpture, wood car

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Apr 05, 2023The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Hand Carved African Figural Sculpture

(1 bid)

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Philadelphia Museum of Art devotes center to African and African diasporic art

PHILADELPHIA – Sasha Suda, the George D. Widener director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, announced on February 23 that the museum will create a new center to be endowed by Trustee Ira Brind that will be dedicated to the study, acquisition, and care of art from continental Africa and the African Diaspora. This […]

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Spectacular Indigenous African art showcased at King’s Auctions, March 5

AUSTIN, Texas – On Sunday, March 5, starting at 12 noon Eastern time, King’s Auctions Inc will present a premier ethnographic sale titled Aboriginal Ritual Ware, Asian & Religious Art. The 222-lot auction features the collection of Timothy Koock of Fredericksburg, Texas, and includes an impressive array of religious art, icons, Indigenous African art, artifacts, […]

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African American artists Delaney and Edmondson headline at Case, Jan. 28-29

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Case Antiques Inc Auctions and Appraisals’ Winter Auction features an eclectic selection of 20th-century art set against a backdrop of traditional antiques that includes a noted estate collection of 18th-century American furniture, a trove of rare books, maps and documents, and a stellar array of European and Southern decorative arts. The sale […]

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African American magazine archives shared by Smithsonian and Getty

WASHINGTON and LOS ANGELES – A consortium comprising the Ford Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Trust, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Mellon Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution, announced July 28 the official transfer of ownership of the acclaimed Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) archive to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American […]