Art from West & Central Africa

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Art from West & Central Africa

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African masks & sculptures from West and Central African Tribes.

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Vintage Baule Spirit Wife sculpture African Art: Old Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or "Blolo Bla" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina.The sculpture

0049: Vintage Baule Spirit Wife sculpture African ArtEst. $250-$500

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Vintage Mossi Bigga fertility doll, African Art: Carved wooden doll from the Mossi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Known as "Bigga" such dolls are used as playthings for young children, and then later in life considered teaching aides on

0050: Vintage Mossi Bigga fertility doll, African ArtEst. $100-$200

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Beautiful Baule Spirit Wife, Dream Oracle , African Art: Old Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or "Blolo Bla" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, suggesting age

0051: Beautiful Baule Spirit Wife, Dream Oracle , African ArtEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

Large Dogon Horse and Rider sculpture, African Art: This is a very nice older example of the Dogon Equestrian art works from Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, featuring a tall and noble warrior with bow and quiver.

0052: Large Dogon Horse and Rider sculpture, African ArtEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

Lovely Old Baule Dream Oracle Spirit Wife statue: Old Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or "Blolo Bla" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, suggesting age

0053: Lovely Old Baule Dream Oracle Spirit Wife statueEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

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$A Fine Vintage Baule Spirit Wife sculpture, African Art: Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood, this is a vintage Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or \"Blolo Bla\" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a$

0054: A Fine Vintage Baule Spirit Wife sculpture, African ArtEst. $150-$300

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Vintage Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African Art: This is a fantastic tall ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aesthetic. The

0055: Vintage Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. $200-$400

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Tall Old Mossi Karan Wemba Female Ancestor Mask: Tall carved wooden mask with elegant female ancestor image, from the Mossi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Thisis a rare style of mask created by the Mossi to appear at the funeral of an elderly Mossi

0056: Tall Old Mossi Karan Wemba Female Ancestor MaskEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

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A Rare Yoruba Olumeye Offering Bowl, African Art: A lovely and refined old wooden sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Measures 14 7/8 inches tall x 6 inches front to back.Yoruba sculptors carved a variety of wooden containers

0057: A Rare Yoruba Olumeye Offering Bowl, African ArtEst. $400-$800

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Large Old Idoma Anjenu Ancestor sculpture, African Art: A very large and impressive old Idoma ancestor sculpture from Nigeria, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with raised decorative elements such as wristbands and necklace and

0058: Large Old Idoma Anjenu Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. $800-$1,500

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Rare Old IGBO (IBO) OKWANZU CHALK DISH: A Rare Old Igbo Okwanazu Chalk dish with elaborate ancestor head finial on handle. From Nigeria, West Africa.To the native peoples of this region white lime or chalk powder is a special symbol of

0059: Rare Old IGBO (IBO) OKWANZU CHALK DISHEst. $400-$800

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Rare Afikpo Yam harvest mask, African Art: Tall carved wooden mask with highly stylized facial features and geometric forms, surmounted by a tall blade like finial. From The Afikpo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Mounted to custom display stand.

0060: Rare Afikpo Yam harvest mask, African ArtEst. $300-$500

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Vintage EKET Ogbom Abstract African sculpture: A very finely crafted wooden sculpture or headdress from the Eket peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. featuring a wonderfully exaggerated female form accented with kaolin clay pigments an geometric

0061: Vintage EKET Ogbom Abstract African sculptureEst. $300-$500

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Rare Mumuye Vabo Masquerade Dance mask African Art: A very rare and fascinating wooden "VABO" mask from the Mumuye peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Vabo masks may be carved for a new initiates in the secret society which have demonstrated its

0062: Rare Mumuye Vabo Masquerade Dance mask African ArtEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Well weathered old Yoruba Gelede Dance mask African Art: A carved wooden mask with well weathered surface, some old insect damage and obvious weather decay, all carved from a single piece of wood. From the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria West Africa. The Yoruba

0063: Well weathered old Yoruba Gelede Dance mask African ArtEst. $300-$600

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Old Yoruba headdress sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden headdress with well weathered surface, some old insect damage and obvious weather decay, all carved from a single piece of wood. From the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria West Africa. The

0064: Old Yoruba headdress sculpture, African ArtEst. $250-$400Lot Passed

Vintage Yoruba Walking Stick, African Art: This is an old Yoruba peoples walking stick or cane from Nigeria, West Africa. This Vintage to antique walking stick has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, suggesting age and use over

0065: Vintage Yoruba Walking Stick, African ArtEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Two Antique African Washboards, African Form: This is a lot of 2 lovely old hand carved Washboards from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Such objects were used for decades , even centuries, showing obvious age and use, it could very well be a

0066: Two Antique African Washboards, African FormEst. $150-$250

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A Pair of Very Old Tuareg Tent Posts from The Sahara: This is a lot of 2 old hand carved tent post from the Nomadic Tuareg peoples of the Sahara desert, Niger, Mali, Africa. Such objects were used for decades , even centuries as tent stakes for the ever

0067: A Pair of Very Old Tuareg Tent Posts from The SaharaEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

Very Old Azande / Boa metal Sword, African Arms: This is a fantastic vintage sword blade from the Boa or related group like the Azande peoples, Congo, Africa. Such objects were used in ritual dance and ceremonies as prestige objects and symbols of

0068: Very Old Azande / Boa metal Sword, African ArmsEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

Pair of Old Metal Zande Currency Blades, African Form: This is a lot of 2 vintage sword blades from the Azande or related group like the Ubangi peoples, Congo, Africa. Such objects were used in ritual dance and ceremonies as prestige objects and symbols

0069: Pair of Old Metal Zande Currency Blades, African FormEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

Pair of very old West African Scythe Blades: This is a pair of fantastic vintage Sickle blade tools from the Azande or related group like the Ubangi peoples, Congo, Africa. Such objects were used in agricultural work as well as ritual dance and

0070: Pair of very old West African Scythe BladesEst. $150-$200Lot Passed

A Very Fine old Luba Maternity sculpture, African Art: A refined old wood sculpture featuring a Mother with elaborate coiffure and raised scarification on her abdomen, the child holds onto her back and breast. Custom mounted to a wooden display stand.

0071: A Very Fine old Luba Maternity sculpture, African ArtEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

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Rare Old Kwese Brass Dance Mask, African Art: This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Kwese peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Hand hammered brass mask with lavish adornment , including glass beads, textile remains and even an old

0072: Rare Old Kwese Brass Dance Mask, African ArtEst. $400-$800

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