Exceptional African Status Adornment

Exceptional African Status AdornmentOld and special, a symbol of tribal rank, beaded work strung through to a tough leather foundation. A rarity, complete and in perfect condition, powerful and impres

Ivory Coast, Baule, antelope form, crest only, on lexan base, 25" tall overall, repaired horn, other horn chipped. Provenance: From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

GBOGHO MMUO or MAIDEN SPIRIT DANCE COSTUME, Ibibio or Igbo peoples 20TH C. COTTON PATCHWORK AND APPLIQUE. Measures 55 inches tall and arms stretch out 55 inches.The Maiden Spirit (agbogho mmuo) masque

Exceptional African Lulua Wood Mask, Congo. Heavily Danced. Provenance: Ethnographic Tribal Museum Collection (See Auction Catalog Description). Some Lots Have Been On Exhibition, Stand Not Included.

Old and interesting large Bronze pendant featuring 3 avian like forms with tall head crest on stylized panel with raised and incised tribal motifs. The bronze has a rather convincing surface patina su

A Very Fine Old Kuba peoples ceremonial Cap adorned with Beads, shells, textiles and what has been suggested to be insect body shells ( small black bumpy objects ). The Hat shows good age and wear and

This is a fine old cast bronze anklet with sliding lock and some raised semi circular designs. Likely from Nigeria or related ethnic groups, West Africa. The Anklet measures 4.25 inches tall. provenan

African Status Teke Fetish, Congo. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 14'' x 3'' x 3.5'' (36 x 8 x 9 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences

3 Objects of African Adornment. Mangbetu backskirt (Negbe) of natural fibers, Congo; Kindi beaded apron with rabbit designs, Cameroon; Tuareg protective leather talisman pouch, Niger. Ranging in size

A collection of vintage to antique Zulu beaded adornment objects, including an impressive belt known as a "Umutsha" measuring 35 inches long, and two smaller choker style necklaces and a fascinating b

Wonderful old woven grass conical cap with river shells attached and some stiff grass as finial, with woven strap for wearing. Lega Peoples, Congo, Africa. The hat measures 8x7 inches, not counting to

This is a very old bronze artifact from the Ashanti or neighboring Akan speaking group from Ghana, West Africa. The Ashanti are well known for their incredible bronze artworks, created using the lost

Twelve chromogenic portraits emphasizing traditional African adornment, Morocco, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia, 20th c.; 20" x 16" (each)

An exceptional Chokwe pipe from the Angola/D.R. Congo region. It is 11-1/4 in long and depicts a pair of nicely detailed figures atop the stem. The bowl is heavily used and decorated with incised desi

Twelve chromogenic portraits emphasizing traditional African adornment, Sudan, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Zaire, 20th c.; 20" x 16" (each)

Seven chromogenic prints emphasizing traditional African adornment, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast, 20th c.; 20" x 16" (each)

Nine chromogenic portraits emphasizing traditional African adornment, Kenya and Tanzania, 20th c.; All signed; 20" x 16" (each)

Five chromogenic portraits emphasizing traditional African adornment, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, 20th c.; 16" x 20"

Twelve chromogenic prints emphasizing traditional African adornment, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, 20th c.; 20" x 16"

Six chromogenic portraits emphasizing traditional African adornment, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger, 20th c.; Each signed; 20" x 16" (each)

This exceptional Kuba cloth, crafted from raffia palm fibers and sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly known as Zaire), measures an impressive 232.5 inches in length and 26 inches in

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Kwese peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Hand hammered brass mask with lavish adornment and raised linear and round spot designs. In Kwese society, sac

We think is an African feather adornment for an unknown purpose. Dark brown feathers arranged on a circular piece of hide. About 12" long. Africa

An exceptional early African Fetish Figure, Bakongo, Democratic Republic of Congo, formally the Congolese country of Zaire. A Nkisi power figure, carved and heavily embellished as for a Shamum's oracl