A Fine Old Tanzania Zither Instrument

A tall elegant carved wooden Zither musical instrument body with ancestor figure on top. The carved wooden instrument has a deep well handled surface suggesting age and field use. Luguru or related et

This is a very fine Old musical instrument from the Nyamwezi peoples of Tanzania, Africa.The instrument features a finely carved ancestor figure atop of the neck of the instrument with long pegs and a

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a high stylized form, and well handled surface patina. The figure has been custom mounted because of the loss to its legs long ago. Luguru or relate

Fine Old Initiation/House Post, Tanzania. With good, old usage patina. Early or Mid 20th century. 94'' H (239 cm). On stand.

Fine Old Tibetan Bronze Celestial Instrument Pendant , Qing Dynasty , size:9.7 X 2 X 0.8 CM

Old Dogon Ladder, Mali & Fine Initiation Post, Tanzania: 1) Old Dogon Ladder, Mali: 83" H (211 cm). Carved wood. Early to Mid 20th c. On stand; 2) Fine Old Initiation/House Post, Tanzania. With good,

A Carved wooden female doll adorned with glass beads and with classic split coiffure, well handled and worn surface. According to the web site Imo Dara, The Zaramo mwana hiti, meaning child of wood, i

Long carved wooden body of a Zither wooden instrument from Tanzania with spoon like finial. The instrument strings wore off long ago but what remains is in overall good condition. The instrument body

This is a very fine old carving from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, central Africa. carved from a dense heavy wood with reddish tone and featuring a classic Makonde style face and exaggerated form.

This is a very fine old wood and terracotta clay pipe from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Crafted into a anthropomorphic form and featuring a clay bowl and wooden body, with a water chamber

This is a very finely carved old wooden "lipiko" helmet mask from the Makonde peoples of Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. A elegant example with raised tribal scars and overall stylized features. A dura

A carved wooden musical instrument / drum with female effigy as the central support, polychromed paints and signs of field use and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The drum measures 24 inches ta

A Very finely carved wooden slit drum, percussion instrument with a classic ancestral face, with stylized nose and well handled surface, and decorated with a charming monkey on top. Yaka peoples, Cong

Extremely fine and rare old carved wooden Tanzanian prestige staff with figural finial and some decorative elements. Provenance:- Ex. McConnell, Coll, VA, and previously acquired from Kahan Gallery, N

A finely carved wooden mask with painted star like designs and a stylized and elongated face. Sukuma peoples, mask, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 16 x 9 inches. Provenance: Ex. McConnell Coll, V

A carved wooden Musical instrument with incised linear designs, a carved wooden Hand on the handle and goat skin drum head pegged onto the drum to act as the membrane. A well used instrument, the head

A very fine older carved wooden slit drum percussion instrument with an ornate and highly stylized ancestor face and painted with earthen pigments. Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. The drum measures 27.5

A rare Old Makua female mask with well handled and worn surface and lip plugs as well as ear adornment. Makua peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. McConnell Collection, Va, USA ; Ex Leonard Ka

A rare antique carved wood and animal hide fly whisk adorned with old glass beads and featuring a carved wooden female effigy as a handle. Luguru or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The Fly Whi

This is a very fine old wood and terracotta clay pipe from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Crafted into a anthropomorphic form and featuring a clay bowl and wooden body, with a water chamber

This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and G

A Sukuma or Nyaturu Shield Tanzania, 19th to early 20th century Thick hide and wood. A fine old one with wear and polish from use. Provenance: Pascal Vernimmen, Ghent&c

A fine Old Kwere Divination gourd with carved wooden articulated limbs, bits of leather, woven rope and glass beads. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The gourd/figure measures 20 inches tall in standi

This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and