Baga Ppl Slit Gong w/ Femal Effigy - West Africa

Slit gong with female effigy Baga people Guinea, West Africa Last quarter of the 20th century Wood with oil based paints Size: 25.50 x 3.75 in. In fine condition with evidence of handling and ritual u

A Carved wooden stool (do-tshom) with finely carved and painted female effigy as the central Support. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The stool measures 16.75 x 15.75 inches.

A Carved wooden female spirit effigy with brilliant red painted body of a female with a fish tail. The image most likely represents Mami Wata, The Water spirit worshipped throughout West Africa. The f

Nimba Shoulder Mask, Baga People, Guinea, West Africa 20th C. Wood. Size: 30"H x 13"W x 18"D (76 x 33 x 45.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N.

Chamba iron gong/currency, nice example, with good patina, Middle Benue, Nigeria, West Africa. Likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 14.5"H x 18"W. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr

This is a large carved wooden parade staff featuring a proud bird effigy with a black snake on its back, all carved from a single piece of wood. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The staff has been c

Favorite female spouse figure Dan peoples Liberia, West Africa Early 20th century Hardwood with darkened, varied, shiny, aged patina 15.25"H x 5.50"W In very fine condition with a small, old, minor lo

Baga tribe. Guinea, West Africa. Carved wood fertility shoulder mask; 60in.H. x 16in.W. x 23in.D.

A Carved wooden slit drum or gong with half moon shape, handle and embellished with metal tacks and anthropomorphic ancestor head. Mangbetu peoples, Congo/ DRC/ central Africa. The drum has a well han

A group of West African Figures and Gong. Iron. West Africa. Smallest: 3 1/8" x 7 5/8". Largest: 2 3/8" x 10 1/2".Shipping: Shipping for our Collector's Series Ethnographic Auction will be handled by

Description: Original Big BAGA Mask from West Africa Guinea Medium: Wood/ StrawMeasurement approximate: 30 x 20 Inches Shipping cost: $180 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska applies

Face mask Baule or Yaure peoples Ivory Coast, West Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with pigments Dims: In very fine condition showing a lustrous, old surface and warm patina on the interior. Proven

Carved from a very heavy dense wood and featuring 4 stylized Nimba sculptures as the central support, incised linear designs. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The Stool measures 15.5 inches tall x 1

This is an enormous carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested

Female twin Ere Ibeji Yoruba peoples Nigeria, West Africa Early 20th century Wood with indigo pigment 12" H In very fine condition; showing long ritual use and with facial features worn smooth. Raw in

A Baga Wood Nimba Mask or Headdress West Africa, Guinea, 19th-20th Century A.D. Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted in 2001 (Inv. no. T2001.031.048).

A Baga a-Bamp bird headdress. Guinea, West Africa. 20th century. Figure and bird finials are detachable. Wood and pigment. 29 1/2" x 19" x 20 1/2". Includes stand. Insect damage to base. Small repair

Baga Peoples, Nimba Shoulder Mask. Guinea West Africa. Dimensions: 34 x 12 x 22 in.

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a stylized ancestor with a well weathered and encrusted surface, sugges

A very fine old carved wooden dance mask with attached coiffure , well handled surface patina. Dan peoples Mask, Gio/Geh, Liberia/Ivory Coast, west Africa. The mask measures and will include a custom

West Africa, Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, first half of 20th century CE. A large and heavy cast bronze bell that is a masterpiece of detail and symbolic iconography. The bell has a flattened, conical shape

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

A Carved wooden mask in avian form with elaborate woven textile headdress attached. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall ( 13 x 15 when adding the headdress). This m

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A remarkable ceremonial staff carved from wood with a double-headed axe finial supported by two seated figures boasting a rich shade of c