Dignitary staff - Tanzania, Kwere

wood, middle brown patina, blackened in parts, head with Makonde-typical facial features and coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion H: 77,5 cm, H: 30,5 inch Provenance: German Private Collecti

A Kwere staff. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood. 44 1/4" x 2" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes a hanging contraption. Repaired cracks present throughout. Provenance: James Stephenson, New York.

A very well carved old wooden Kwere Chief iniator’s staff for the Girl’s initiation with an elegant female ancestor effigy as the top finial. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Staff measures 44

Walking staff with waist-up figural finial, Tanzania. While ethnic attribution is uncertain, the staff finial (with long arms crossing abdomen, scarified face with peaceful expression and inset bead e

wood, leather, dark brown patina, lid in shape of "mwana hiti" head, fixed to the container by cord, min. dam., slight traces of usage H: 12,5 cm, H: 4,9 inch Provenance: Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, Bel

wood, middle brown patina, pokerwork, of typical form with bipartite coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion H: 11,5 cm, H: 4,5 inch Provenance: Fred & Jens Jahn, Munich, Germany Published in:

wood, blackish brown patina, crowned by anthropomorphic head, eyes inset with white miniature glass beads, handle wrapped with five metal cuffs, hour glass-shaped base, on wooden plate H: 24,5 cm, H:

wood, rich reddish brown patina with traces of black paint, typical hairdo with linear incised ornaments, dotted scarifications on the face, drilled pupils (inlay missing), some drilled holes, slightl

Antique African Makonde Staff, Tanzania. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 24'' x 2'' x 2'' (61 x 5 x 5 cm); Height on stand: 24.5" (62 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Zaramo peoples ritual staff , Tanzania, Africa. Tall carved wooden staff with female image on top likely related to the Mwana Hiti cult. The Mwana Hiti (wooden child) first appears during a young Zara

Stab Kwere, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 64,5 cm. Provenienz: - Ernesto Schmidt, Basel. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. - Hammer Auktion Basel (Auktion 55, 02.07.2020, Lot 110). -

Stab Kwere, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 64,5 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Ernesto Schmidt, Basel. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. CHF 400 / 600 EUR 344 / 516

Pre-Columbian Veracruz standing figure of a dignitary with staff; exceptionally modeled, with elaborate headdress and jaguar head decoration to chest strap; circa 500 A.D.; Provenance: Collection of D

AFRICAN ART KWERE CULTURE, TANZANIA SPOON IN FORM OF STANDING FEMALE FIGURE 20TH C. H 60.875" W 3.5" D 1.25" Carved Wood with Iron Nail Heads. Literature: “When Art Works, African Utilitarian Ob

Finely carved wooden hair pin, Kwere people, Tanzania. This pin, surmounted with an exquisitely rendered female head wearing typical parted hairstyle, is finely carved with zigzag, check and other mot

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 fine Old Kwere female ancestor sculpture accented with red mineral pigments, well handled and worn. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 19.5 inches tall in standing position.Provena

An old and interesting carved wooden Kwere Mwana Hiti doll with exaggerated coiffure and well handled surface patina. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The sculpture measures 5.5 inches tall. Ex Collec

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

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form and coiffure and inset bead eyes. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Figure measures 9.75 inches tall on its custom wooden base.

They range from 34.75 inches to 4.75 inches. Yoruba Shango staff, Baule dignitary's flywhisk?

Hand carved wooden stool, Kwere peoples, Tanzania, mid 20th century, having a circular top resting on three double horn form legs, 9"h x 10"dia.

A carved wooden staff with a Mawana Hiti or fertility doll image on top and a well handled surface patina. Zaramo peoples, Tanzania. The Staff measures 18.5 inches ( 21 inches tall on professional cus

Hairpin - Kwere? - mid 20th -Tanzania? - AfricaRegion: AfricaPeriod: mid 20th centurySizes: H=230mm L=45mmWeight (K): 0.095kgCondition: At first glance - patina of use - no restoration - no repair