70388: A Mossi Iron Staff Finial Burkina Faso, c. 19th

A group of three African objects. 20th century. ++ Mossi voltaic flute. Mossi. Burkina Faso. 14" x 2 1/2." ++ Yaka staff with carved finial. Yaka. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 19th/20th century.

Yoruba Peoples, large Ogboni staff finial, 19th c. or earlier, Nigeria, brass and iron, staff finial depicting a female head with jewelry and scarifications on forehead, a small iron protrusion on the

Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi culture, ca. late 19th century CE. A hand carved wooden slingshot (called a Potomo Waka) depicting a female figure with nubbin breasts, spread out legs, arms carved in low

West Africa, Mali or Burkina Faso, Dogon or Mossi, ca. mid-19th to 20th century CE. A gorgeous pair of bracelets hand-carved from Hombori marble, presenting a simple yet elegant form with a nicely pol

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An iron ceremonial diviner's staff with a bird finial. Birds have a special significance to the Yoruba, representing the triumph of

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Dogon & Ashanti people, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century. A collection of bass and iron ornamental pieces from West Africa. Inclu

(8) Senufo Heddle pulleys, ex-museum, late 19th to second half 20th c., Ghana/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, carved wood, three carved with stylized bird finials, four with human heads, two mounted on plin

Two African Gurunsi Iron Figures, Burkina Faso, 19th/20th century. On stands. Size: 1) 6'' x 1'' x 1'' (15 x 3 x 3 cm); 2) 20.5'' x 2.75'' x 2.75'' (52 x 7 x 7 cm).

African Lobi Ritual Staff, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 14'' x 10.25'' x 1.5'' (36 x 26 x 4 cm); Height on Stand: 17" (43 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma

3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, Mossi People (Burkina Faso), 20th C. Carved wood, leather, beads. Sizes: 1) 12.7"H x 3"W x 3"D (32.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm); 2) 10.25"H x 3"W x 3"D (26 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm; 3) 11.75

3 African Slingshots: 1) Slingshot, Mossi People (Burkina Faso), 20th C. Size: 8.4"H x 2.75"W x 1"D (21.5 x 7 x 2.5 cm); 2) Slingshot, Mossi People, 20th C. Size: 8"H x 3.25"W x 1.25"D (20.5 x 8 x 3 c

Forged iron staff, Toussian peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 40" length. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Snake-Form Currency, Copper, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, 19th C. Size: 68"H (172.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL

Full title: A ritual wrought iron 'devils' staff, 19th C. Description: L 76 cm

A group of 3 carved figures. West Africa. c.20th century. A: Ghana/ Asante B: Burkina Faso/ Mossi C: Mali/ Bamana. Tallest C: 33"hProvenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX. In most case

Pair of 19th C. Cast Iron Finials 22"H x 15"L x 11"W Each

Pair of 19th C. Cast Iron Finials 22"H x 15"L x 11"W Each

3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, carved wood, Mossi People, Burkina Faso, Carved Wood, 20th C. Sizes: 1)10.5"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D (26.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm); 2) 9"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (23 x 4 x 4 cm); 3) 11.8"H x

3 Anthropomorphic Mossi Flutes. Mossi People, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Carved Wood. 1) Size: 7.5"H x 3"W x 1"D (19 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm). 2) Size: 8"H x 2.5"W x 1"D (20 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm). 3) Size: 1

3 Horned Mossi African Mask from Burkina Faso, Africa - Late 19th to Early 20th Century. Original paint and in excellent condition with no to little cracking in the wood. This piece appears to be made

West African silvered staff finial, likely 19th/20th c., silvered bronze, depicting a figure in Colonialist garb standing before an altar table embossed with a slaughtered pig, on stand, 12.5"h x 4"w

African Tribal Art: Mossi People, Burkina Faso: Helmet Mask with Warthog, 19th Century. Extremely worn, patinated surface, incised with geometric designs, showing traces of pigments. An old rope is la

African Mossi Hunter's Hat, Burkina Faso, Early/Mid 20th C. plant fiber basketry structure with applied leather. Stand not included. Size: 8.5'' x 11'' x 8'' (22 x 28 x 20 cm).

A carved wooden hand held staff with bold and dramatic knob like carvings on the top and a varied encrusted surface on the staff. Mossi or related peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Staff measure