![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kunststoffperlen, Textil. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800981_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
African Sculptures & Carvings
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kunststoffperlen, Textil. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800981_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. - Er](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen, Textil. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Koma-Bulsa seated janiform Figure, "kronkronbua": Sitzende Janus-Figur, "kronkronbua" Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 42 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1986). - 1996: deutsche Privatsammlung, Bayern. - 2001: J](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801028_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Koma-Bulsa Zoomorphic figure, “Dog” (?): Zoomorphe Figur, "Hund" (?) Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 19 cm. L 27cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1986). - 1996: deutsche Privatsammlung, Bayern. - 200](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801027_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen, Textil. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen. H 32 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Ivory Coast Senufo Wood Male Rhythm Pounder: Ivory Coast Senufo Wood Male Rhythm Pounder Standing & holding knife in right hand, crested coiffure. Height 44 in., Width 6.5 in., Depth 7 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Senufo Guardian Ivory Coast Carved Wood Statue: Ivory Coast Senufo Guardian Carved Wood Statue. 52"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255894_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Central African Wood Maternity Figure: Central African Wood Maternity Figure The seated mother with child. Height 16 in., Width 4.5 in., Depth 5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196624_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Pair of African Wood, Shell and Bead Figures: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: Pair of African Wood, Shell and Bead Figures, one figure decorated with multicolored beads, shells and twine, with craved desi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![4 African Wood Carvings: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 4 African Wood Carvings, comprising a bamboo vessel with wood lid carved with figure and bust (with wood stand), carved wood fe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395121_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![2 Pairs of African Carved Wood Figures: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 2 Pairs of African Carved Wood Figures, including a pair of Ibeji twins with blue painted hair and bead necklaces, one with wai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
News about African Sculptures & Carvings
![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 […]