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 puri

A Rare Old Igbo Okwanazu Chalk dish with elaborate ancestor head finial on handle. According to the Igbo traditions white lime or chalk powder is a special symbol of purity, health, beauty, morality a

A carved wooden tray with raised and incised designs and small wooden handle for holding and hanging. The vessel is an older example with scrapes and wear, old areas of paint and chalk residue. This w

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Igbo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A powerful and dramatic Okoroshi Ojo mask from the Igbo of Nigeria. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies to

A tall carved wooden sculpture depicting a helmeted male figure standing atop a well weathered circular iron base. Most likely created as a protective idol for a home or shrine. The sculpture measures

A very rare and finely crafted old wooden door with geometric motifs incised into the surface. This elaborate door was carved of a hardwood, known locally as Iroko, and likely served as entrance to a

A carved wooden dance crest actually worn on top of the head with two classic Igbo style faces and a wonderful janus avian finial, natural pigments and overall well handled and worn surface. Igbo peop

A Very Unusual object used by the Igbo diviner as a tool and medium to the spirit world. Carved wood with kaolin clay accents. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The spoon measures 18 x 6 inches. The spoo

Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, 3rd to 6th Dynasty, ca. 2686 to 2181 BCE. A hand-carved banded alabaster bowl with a thick circular base, gradually expanding walls, a rounded rim, and a shallow basin with

A rare and spectacular old ceremonial ladle, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") From The Dan peoples, Gio/Geh ethnic group in the Northeast of Liberia

Löffel, "okwanzu" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 37 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 200 / 400 EUR 172 / 344

This is a very fine and rare Old Alusi Shrine idol figure from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A carved wooden figure with tall central crest, accented with a yellow mineral pigment , the face is n

A rare old carved wooden face mask with kaolin clay painted surface accented with reddish and orange clay pigments. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa.The mask measures 9 x 6 ( 10.5 inches tall on simple d

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. This is a very old and authentic dance mask and quite a rare find, from the Igbo / Idoma hinterland, a conf

A Very rare old carved wooden head dress sculpture from the Igbo Ekpeye peoples of Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture has ornate painted form and design. Loss to both arms, long ago. The sculpture has bee

Small carved wooden female sculpture with a deep well handled surface patina. Ibo / Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Such idols were often used in a diviners "kit" as well as child protective amulets. T

An Ibo/Igbo Mask, Nigeria, with remains of old paint, classical scarification, indication of a beard, naturalistic mouth. On custom base, height: 7 3/4". Provenance: Irv Fischer Collection, Michigan

A rare and quite old Ifugao three cavity carved wooden serving bowl from Luzon, Philippines. Such bowls are often referred to as a Chiefs dish, used for high ranking members of the tribe. This example

Old Master Fragonard Red Chalk Saint Drawing Sold In 1960 by Walter Schatzki New York Rare Book & Print Dealer.Overall Matt Size 12” x 15” & Drawing Size 9” x 11-3/4”. No Buyers Premiu

((NO RESERVE BID!)) Old Master Fragonard Red Chalk Saint Drawing Originally Sold In 1960 by Walter Schatzki New York Rare Book & Print Dealer. Overall Matting Size 12” x 15” & Drawing Size 9” x

This Lot contains two finely crafted old terracotta clay vessels attributed to Igbo-Izzi potters, an Igbo sub-group in the foremost northern area of the Igbo region. Related examples may have also be

This is one gorgeous rare Large Leaf Shaped Tray/Dish by Minton - Made in England. It is made in around 1880. The Dish is properly marked with old Minton globe that dates it between 1872 and 1891 when

Rare Chinese Celadon Hangzhou Ming Dynasty Bowl or Serving Dish w/ Ribbed Interior.Condition: Very Old Repairs.Dimensions: H-2.5" x Dia-12"Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home.Please note the absen

Group of 7 rare Vaillancourt Folk Art Father Christmas. Dates ranging from 2000-2002.Hand crafted chalk ware miniature Santas made for the Vaillancourt Santa Club Sutton Massachusetts all #78. A range