Sapi Head, Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Sapi steatite stone head; exhibiting elaborate coiffure and scarifications to face; L: 12 1/2" (approx.)

Stein-Kopf, "mahen yafe" Sapi, Sierra Leone / Guinea Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 19,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die meisten der bekan

Africa, Sierra Leone, Kissi/Sapi/Mende peoples, ca. 14th to 17th century CE. A carved stone figural head of a characteristically elongated and enlarged form, the visage delineated with assymetrically

Africa, Sierra Leone, Kissi /Sapi / Mende peoples, ca. 14th to 17th century CE. A carved stone anthropomorphic figural piece with an elongated head detailed with characteristic rectangular mouth, glob

6 Kopf, "mahen yafe" Sapi, Sierra Leone Gesockelt (base included) Stein. H 14 cm. Provenienz: - Helmut Gernsheim (1913-1995), London/Castagnola. - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1997). - Hans Henke (1932-2016

Published African Temne Head Crest, Sierra Leone, C. Mid 20th C. A very large carved wood festival headpiece composed of a large crowned Hindu female face with tranquil expression, bold features and a

A group of Four African Style Objects. ++ Igala Style Helmet Mask. Wood, pigment. Nigeria. 8 1/4" x 16 1/4". ++ Sierra Leone Style Head. Stone. Sierra Leone. 3" x 4 1/2". With stand: 9". ++ Asante Sty

AFRICAN SIERRA LEONE MENDE MEDICINE HEAD OBJECTS Two African Sierra Leone Mende people medicine head objects, 20th century. One is decorated with metal appliques. Size: Tallest; 16"

This is a large carved stone idol in the form of a a Nomoli ancestor with phallus from The Sapi , or mende peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa. The stone is well weathered and appears scraped on one

Vai Sande Society Helmet mask from Liberia (Sierra Leone) with small head and wicker head piece; measures approximately 16" tall; please refer to photographs for condition..All sales are subject to Br

2 African Sapi Kingdom Carved Stone Fetish Figures, Sierra Leone. Size: 1) 9.5'' x 4.5'' x 4.5'' (24 x 11 x 11 cm); 2) 12'' x 5'' x 5.5'' (30 x 13 x 14 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shr

**Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, Sierra Leone, Temne people, ca. mid 20th century CE. Animalia and womankind join forces on this ornate, hand-carved and colorfully painted wood festival head

Kopf Kissi, Sierra Leone / Guinea Ohne Sockel / without base Stein, Terrakotta, Kunststoff. H 24 cm. Provenienz: - Arcade Gallery, London, 1959. - Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1933-2013), Parma. Im Inv

Africa, Sierra Leone, ca. mid 20th century CE. A very large carved wood festival headpiece, extensively detailed with Hindu inspired decoration. The composition includes a large crowned female head pr

DESCRIPTION: Carved steatite (soapstone) nomoli figure of the Mende tribe from Sierra Leone. Depicts a woman giving birth. Hole carved into top of head surrounded by snake, fabric motifs carved into t

AFRICAN SIERRA LEONE POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURINES Two African carved wood items from Sierra Leone. Includes shrine figurine (Lokko) and head crest mask (Temne), both are painted. Size: Tallest; 22" inclu

Mende Bundu Wood Mask. This mask is an altar piece in a bird-like form on a post, featuring a head with a clearly articulated face and piercing eyes. The body lacks details, except for two pigmented v

Nomoli Style Stone Carvings, Sierra Leone, 6 pcs | All are single figural stone carvings. Male figure with a large oval head and long beard, 6.5". a similar stone figure with abrasion on head ,4". a f

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Sierra Leone, Temne peoples, 20th century CE. This is an ornate and colorful wood-carved festival head mask, topped by a crest with cloth attachments designed to

DESCRIPTION: Carved stone nomoli figure, Sierra Leone. Figure of woman suckling a child. Hole carved into top of head. Pre-20th century buried artifact. Attached to black painted wooden base. PROVENAN

African Sierra Leone Kissi Style carved stone figure depicting a human figure with large head crudely carved features with white pigment paint.

Mende Peoples, 'Sowei' helmet mask, 20th c., Sierra Leone, dark patina wood, carved as a female head, the coiffure surmounted by a small turtle, 15"h x 8.5"dia Provenance: A Private Collection: 30 Eas

A large Nok style terracotta with other objects. 20th century. ++West African style terracotta head , 5 1/2"h x 5"diam. ++ Stone seated figure, Sierra Leone, 5 1/2"h x 2"w x 2"d. ++ African style ston

This is a very rare and unusual magic fetish from the Kissi peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. A heavily encrusted vessel with a carved stone topper in the form of an ancestor head. The vessel has