African Tribal Art

Seated Chokwe Bearded Figure from DR Congo/Angola

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Eagle Creek, OR, United States

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African Tribal Art

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A collection of handmade, one-of-a-kind African statues, masks, furniture and more in the style of numerous sub-Saharan African tribes.

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Yoruba Gelede Mask from Nigeria: Height: 6.5" Width: 7" Depth: 9" Weight: 2 lbs A Gelede style Yoruba mask wearing a hat. It has three carved scarification lines on either side of its cheeks and blue pigmentation on the eyes.

0001: Yoruba Gelede Mask from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Yoruba Gelede Mask from Nigeria: Height: 7" Width: 7" Depth: 10" Weight: 2 lbs An interesting Gelede style Yoruba mask wearing a hat with carved bearded facial details. There is subtle painted markings on the face and a blue hue to

0002: Yoruba Gelede Mask from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Janus Lobi Figural Slingshot from Burkina Faso: Height: 6.5" & 6.75" on base Width: 2.75" Depth: 1" Weight: 0.5 lb This slingshot is attached to a custom base and features a face on each side of the piece.

0003: Janus Lobi Figural Slingshot from Burkina FasoEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Lobi Slingshot from Burkina Faso: Height: 6.5" & 7.5" on base Width: 3" Depth: 1" Weight: 0.5 lb A deeply pigmented Lobi style slingshot featuring a seated figure and attached to a custom base.

0004: Lobi Slingshot from Burkina FasoEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Lobi Slingshot from Burkina Faso: Height: 7.25" & 8" on base Width: 4" Depth: 1.5" Weight: 0.5 lb An attractive Lobi style slingshot attached to custom base. It features the upper half of a human body, with no arms and an

0005: Lobi Slingshot from Burkina FasoEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Lobi Slingshot from Burkina Faso: Height: 6.75" & 7.25" on base Width: 3" Depth: 1.25" Weight: 0.5 lb An intriguing Lobi style slingshot featuring a human figure with its arms wrapped around itself and interesting patina with subtle

0006: Lobi Slingshot from Burkina FasoEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Yoruba Gelede Mask with Spotted Animal Figure from Nigeria: Height: 8.5" Width: 7" Depth: 8.5" Weight: 1 lb This unusual headcrest style mask features a human face with pink and red hues on the face, dark pigmented carved hair and a colorfully spotted animal

0007: Yoruba Gelede Mask with Spotted Animal Figure from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Lobi Female Figural Slingshot from Burkina Faso: Height: 8" and 8.75" on base Width: 3.75" Depth: 1.25" Weight: 0.5 lb This attractive slingshot utility object has been mounted to a custom base. It features a standing female figure with her legs

0008: Lobi Female Figural Slingshot from Burkina FasoEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Lobi Slingshot from Burkina Faso: Height: 8" and 8.75" on base Width: 1" Depth: 3" Weight: 0.5 lb This Lobi style slingshot features a human upper body that has no arms and an intricately carved face. The piece is attached to a

0009: Lobi Slingshot from Burkina FasoEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Ibo Figural Spoon from Nigeria: Height: 9.75" and 10" with stand Width: 4" Depth: 2.5" Weight: 2 lbs A gorgeous figural style spoon featuring an intricately carved face and a beautiful heart shaped carving in the neck handle with

0010: Ibo Figural Spoon from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Colorful Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds from Nigeria: Height: 11.25" Width: 8.5" Depth: 9.75" Weight: 3 lbs This gorgeous Gelede style Yoruba mask has vibrant pigmentation and features three bird figures on the top of the mask. About the Gelede Mask

0011: Colorful Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Colorful Yoruba Gelede Mask from Nigeria: Height: 11.25" Width: 9.5" Depth: 11.25" Weight: 4 lbs An attractive and brightly colored Gelede style Yoruba mask from Nigeria. This piece features an auburn colored face with dark intricately

0012: Colorful Yoruba Gelede Mask from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Colorful Yoruba Gelede Mask with Snake Eating Frog from Nigeria: Height: 13" Width: 7.75" Depth: 10" Weight: 4 lbs This intriguing mask has been brightly pigmented with orange and green and features a carved snake eating a frog. About the Gelede Mask Gelede is a

0013: Colorful Yoruba Gelede Mask with Snake Eating Frog from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Ibo Figural Spoon Figure from Nigeria: Height: 13.25" & 13.5" on base Width: 5" Depth: 3.75" Weight: 3 lbs A hand carved spoon with a figural handle featuring a human face. It has intricately carved eyes and hair features and has a piece

0014: Ibo Figural Spoon Figure from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Ibo Figural Spoon Figure from Nigeria: Height: 13" and 13.25" on base Width: 4.75" Depth: 2" Weight: 2 lbs This hand carved spoon utility figure features an intricately carved human face and is attached to a custom base.

0015: Ibo Figural Spoon Figure from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Yoruba Gelede Mask with Bananas from Nigeria: Height: 13.75" Width: 14.5" Depth: 15" Weight: 6 lbs This Gelede style Yoruba mask features a bright white face and brightly pigmented accents in the eyes and superstructure. There are carved

0016: Yoruba Gelede Mask with Bananas from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Yoruba Gelede Mask with Bananas from Nigeria: Height: 6.5" Width: 7" Depth: 9" Weight: 2 lbs This Yoruba Gelede style mask features a bright white face with blue, yellow, red and green accents throughout. There is a plate of bananas carved into

0017: Yoruba Gelede Mask with Bananas from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Yoruba Gelede Mask with Two Animals from Nigeria: Height: 15.25" Width: 23.75" Depth: 12" Weight: 13 lbs An interesting Yoruba Gelede style mask featuring two animals facing one another. The mask has a bright white face with dark eyes and

0018: Yoruba Gelede Mask with Two Animals from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

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Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds Eating Bananas from Nigeria: Height: 17.5" Width: 9.5" Depth: 11" Weight: 6 lbs A fantastic Gelede style Yoruba mask featuring brightly pigmented birds eating bananas. The mask face is white with bright red lips and dark

0019: Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds Eating Bananas from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500

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Asante Seated Maternity Figure from Ghana: Height: 17.25" Width: 5.25" Depth: 5" Weight: 2 lbs A gorgeous seated female figure holding her left breast and an infant resting on her knees. The piece has a beautiful patina and features

0020: Asante Seated Maternity Figure from GhanaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Senufo Female Figure from Cote d'Ivoire: Height: 17" Width: 3.5" Depth: 2.5" Weight: 1 lb This gorgeous standing female Senufo figure features a beautifully carved body with hands resting near her hips. There is a long protruding handle

0021: Senufo Female Figure from Cote d'IvoireEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

Ibo Figural Spoon Figure from Nigeria: Height: 13.75" and 16" on base Width: 5" Depth: 4" Weight: 2 lbs A hand carved figural spoon featuring a human face with hair, attached to a custom base. There is a round piece of metal fastened to

0022: Ibo Figural Spoon Figure from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

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Yoruba Gelede Mask with Snake and Animal Figure from Nigeria: Height: 17.5" Width: 12" Depth: 12.5" Weight: 8 lbs This interesting Gelede style mask features an animal eating a snake on top. The mask itself has been decorated with beads and shells lining the

0023: Yoruba Gelede Mask with Snake and Animal Figure from NigeriaEst. US$200-US$500

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Ewe Female Figure from Ghana: Height: 19" Width: 6.25" Depth: 6.25" Weight: 5 lbs An attractive Ewe female figure, in a squatting position and holding her left breast. The piece has a white and grey pigmentation and features an

0024: Ewe Female Figure from GhanaEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed

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