19th C. African Lega Bone Janiform Bwami Head

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, Bwami society, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and remarkable hand-carved wood figure known as an iginga - a generic Lega

Lega, Bwami Culture, Congo, having cast bronze plaque appliques of spider at top and two-headed snake at bottom, bronze nose bridge and cowrie shell trim, set by tar, roughly 30" x 24" x 6". Good cond

West Africa, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. late 19th century CE. An impressive brass cast "choker" head depicting an Oba - king of Benin - wearing an elaborate, netlike "coral" cap with a pair of

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**Originally Listed At $600** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hemba peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden headrest with an intriguing Janiform head. Below the p

An Anji terracotta funerary head, Africa, 19th Century, with exaggerated features and braised hair, the neck elongated with a series if neck rings. Nicely preserved with light deposits. H: 8 in (20.3

African, Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440-1897) Tribal bronze head of a leopard with decorative ring handle Approx height 5", length 8.5", width 5.5" Provenance: From the Private Collection of Mr.

**Originally Listed At $100** Western Africa, Mali, Marka peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved, Janus-headed puppet head, each side presenting a dramatic visage with fabric tassels threaded

West Africa, Central Mali, Dogon peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A remarkable wood stool presenting 5 bowed legs bearing anthropomorphic busts that connect the flared seat to the coni

Black History African Slave Head Design Clay Pipe Bowl 19th Century, Black History Related African Slave Head Portrait Pipe Bowl Design, Fired Clay, Fine. This is an original, authentic Black History

19th C. African/Igbo glazed solid clay head with incised scar marks on cheeks. Size: 7'' x 4.5'' x 4'' (18 x 11 x 10 cm).

A LATE 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN CARVED FIGURE with monkey skull head on stained wooden body - 39cm high

19th century, Africa. Having a cast bronze pipe head attached to mahogany pipe inset with small turquoise beads. Nice early patina. L9 1/2" Sold from the collection of a Marietta, Georgia lady. 150-20

Antique late 18th- early 19th Century Lead Tobacco Jar with African Slaves Head on top of cover. 5" tall. Heavy, shows some age related wear.

Unusual Stoneware African-Featured Face Pipe, American, 19th century, molded pipe depicting an African-featured man's head with closed eyes and acanthus leaf stem. Excellent, essentially as-made condi

Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi/Gan, ca. 19th century CE. A solid bronze diviner's pendant depicting a frontal human visage with coffee-bean eyes, a pronounced nose, and a subtle smile, the head adorned wi

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ca. 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron adze with a dark wooden handle; the adze head bends slightly and is flattened int

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and pair of claws. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size Without Strap: 10.5'' x 7'' x 5

West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, or Guinea, Dan peoples, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A dramatic and beautiful example of a "mask" (made to be worn atop the head rather than over the fac

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Loango / Kasai river region, probably Mbala, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful bird effigy club, the wooden handle carved with the head and

Dogon Tribal vest from the African region of Mali. This hand sewn cloth shirt was worn by an hunter and is covered in trophy horns, tassels, bones and cowrie shells. This garment was used to protect h

NIGERIAN BENIN BRONZE QUEEN HEAD, 19TH C., H 17.5" Stylized braids.

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden maskette depicting an abstract anthropomorphic face. The elongated head is detailed with d

An African Bronze Head, NigerianLate 19th Century style Nigerian head of bronze with coiled and woven base.Very fine details, 14.25" tallPurchased: Jules Pass Antiques