African Art from Various Estates

A Fine Mangbetu Harp , African Musical Instrument

Monumental Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol African Art

Rare Kuba Ngeende Nyibita Elongated African Mask

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African Art from Various Estates

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

African Masks and Sculptures from various Estates. Tribal Art

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Rare Ibibio headdress w/ 3 Ancestor heads, African Art: This is a very rare and unusual find from the Ibibio peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A carved wooden headdress with three ancestor heads and Black and white kaolin clay pigment accents. A

0025: Rare Ibibio headdress w/ 3 Ancestor heads, African Art

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A Fine Ashanti female sculpture, African Art: This is a very fine Antique Ashanti wood sculpture from Ghana, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth patina from handling over many years. The Statue

0026: A Fine Ashanti female sculpture, African Art

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A Rare Yaka N-Khanda African mask , African Art: This is a wonderful older wooden dance mask from the Yaka peoples of The DRC / Congo, central Africa.Carved wood with a well handled and weathered patina. An unusual example that appears to have

0027: A Rare Yaka N-Khanda African mask , African Art

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Old Lulua Maternity sculpture, African Tribal Art: This is an old and rare example of Tribal Art from the Lulua peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A image of a mother holding two infants at her breast with some incised tribal motifs. Lulua

0028: Old Lulua Maternity sculpture, African Tribal Art

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Rare Azande Female idol, African Tribal Art: This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Azande peoples, DRC / Congo central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, adorned

0029: Rare Azande Female idol, African Tribal Art

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A Fine Kuba Dengese Ancestor Idol, African Art: Carved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and

0030: A Fine Kuba Dengese Ancestor Idol, African Art

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Colorful Dogon African mask w/ Equestrian Finial: Carved wooden mask from the Dogon of Mali, Africa. A tall mask with heavy weather erosion and a most impressive Horse head finial, classic geometric facial styling and some wonderful multi colored

0031: Colorful Dogon African mask w/ Equestrian Finial

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Rare Old Ngbaka Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal: This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable

0032: Rare Old Ngbaka Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal

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Senufo Seated Female Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal: This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a

0033: Senufo Seated Female Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal

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Rare Old Eket sculpture, African Tribal Art: This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Eket of Nigeria, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well weathered patina from handling over many years. The

0034: Rare Old Eket sculpture, African Tribal Art

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A Fine Pende Seated female Ancestor sculpture: This is a very nice Old and authentic example of the Pende carving tradition. This wood sculpture represents a Female Ancestral Spirit, with a classic Pende "heavy lidded" eyes and pouty expression

0035: A Fine Pende Seated female Ancestor sculpture

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Old Yoruba Shrine idol, Ibeji, African Art: Description: This is an antique example of the Yoruba arts from Nigeria, Africa. carved wooden female idol, perhaps an Ibeji twin idol.Condition: Well handled, Overall GoodProvenance: Ex Macbernie

0036: Old Yoruba Shrine idol, Ibeji, African Art

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Old Mangbetu pottery vessel w/ Three ancestor figures: This is a beautiful old Mangbetu Pottery vessel featuring Three ancestor figures and a most unusual Spherical lid. From the Congo, central Africa. Traditionally such decorative vessels were

0037: Old Mangbetu pottery vessel w/ Three ancestor figures

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Fine Baule Akan male sculpture, African Tribal Art: This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Baule / Akan peoples, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well weathered patina from handling over many years. The Statue

0038: Fine Baule Akan male sculpture, African Tribal Art

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DAN Poro Secret Society Mask, African Tribal Art: This is a wonderful older wooden mask from the Dan peoples of Cote d'ivoire West Africa.Carved wood with fantastic metal adornment, with a well handled patina. A classic example, note the near

0039: DAN Poro Secret Society Mask, African Tribal Art

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A Fine DAN African face mask , African Tribal Art: This is a wonderful older wooden mask from the Dan peoples of cote d'ivoire West Africa.Carved wood with a well handled patina. A classic example, note the near perfect facial style and form. The

0040: A Fine DAN African face mask , African Tribal Art

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large Yoruba Divination vessel, African Art: Old large lidded bowl used by an Ifa diviner priest as part of his divination ritual regalia. This example has such a fantastic energy to it, with raised zig zag linear designs and a image of Eshu,

0041: large Yoruba Divination vessel, African Art

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A Fine Baule Male & Female Spirit couple ~ African Art: This is a very nice Old mated Baule male and female Spirit couple from West Africa. carved wood with refined features and facial treatment, The couple are elegantly carved with raised tribal scars,

0042: A Fine Baule Male & Female Spirit couple ~ African Art

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Old Tabwa Village Slit Drum, African Art & Music: A rare large carved wooden slit drum from the Tabwa peoples or related ethnic group, Congo, central Africa. Large hollowed out log with slits to allow sound to travel. Great patina from handling and

0043: Old Tabwa Village Slit Drum, African Art & Music

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Baule Spirit Husband Divination Oracle, African Tribal: Finely carved wooden shrine idol from the Baule of West Africa. This stunning male figure has elegant features and is a superb example of the style. Note the sacrificial patina and well worn smooth

0044: Baule Spirit Husband Divination Oracle, African Tribal

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Old Mambila fetish figure, African Tribal Art: This is a very nice Old Mambila sculpture of an ancestor spirit from Cameroon, Africa,Carved wood with well worn deep patina , obvious age and handling. Measures 18.5 inches tall.

0045: Old Mambila fetish figure, African Tribal Art

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Vintage Senufo female sculpture, African Tribal Art: This is a very nice Old Senufo female sculpture, Known as Deble, from Mali, Africa,Carved wood with well worn deep patina , obvious age and handling. Measures 31 inches tall.

0046: Vintage Senufo female sculpture, African Tribal Art

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Yoruba Divination bowl Agere Ifa with avian form: This is a finely carved wooden bowl known as a "agere ifa" and was used as part of a divination ceremony by the Yoruba of Nigeria Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with heavy patina from

0047: Yoruba Divination bowl Agere Ifa with avian form

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Old EWE Idols magic fetish dolls, African Art: A set of two carved wooden male and female idols from the Ewe peoples of Ghana, West Africa. Well worn and polished, such idols were traditionally rubbed and cared for as living spirits , a similar

0048: Old EWE Idols magic fetish dolls, African Art

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