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African Statues & Statuettes
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Native American Zaire Hand Carved Malachite Bird Fetish: Native American Zaire hand carved malachite bird fetish. Measures 3". Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175925616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![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)
![Vintage bronze water buffalo statue | vintage African bronze statue | bronze buffalo sculpture: This African bronze sculpture will be the perfect addition to any home, space, or even as a nostalgic gift. Shipping fee category: ShipB= $30 CAD for USA & CANADA ONLY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9267/329875/178043902_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716311343)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Solid Brass Ghana Seatted Figure with Attached Earrings: Brass figure. Seated with attached earrings. Measures 2" x 1" x .75". Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/177051985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Huge African Sculpture of Senufo Bird - Hornbill Statue 82" In. High: Huge and very rare African Senufo bird (Hornbill) sculpture with open wings , hand carved of wood, the body is clad with silver color metal. Hornbills are noble birds; they mate for life, they share e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177070583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Vintage Benin Bronze Oba / King - Nigeria - 9" In. High: Vintage (40 to 60 years old casting) Nigerian Benin Bronze with verdigris patina representing the Oba / King figure holding his authority attributes . A true representation of royal art, created to ho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - Congo - 25" In. High: Vintage African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure from Congo is a captivating representation of a mystical cultural tradition. Adorned with nails, ropes, and metal, this figure, also known as an Nkisi, has th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177034422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716565090)
![Vintage African Benin Bronze Head of Oba Nigeria 22" In.High: Vintage Large African Benin Bronze Head of the Divine King Oba Nigeria. Vintage casting around 40 to 60 years old. Cast imperfections and minor holes, please check pictures attached. The Benin people](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177027371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Senufo Bird - Hornbill Sculpture 17" In. High: African Senufo Bird (Hornbill) Sculpture, hand carved from one piece of wood, the body is clade with metal probably brass. Hornbills are noble birds; they mate for life. Hornbill figures are symbol of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177070432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![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)
![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)
![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 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)
![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)
News about African Statues & Statuettes
![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 […]