Large hinged wood comb, Akan peoples, Ghana

Large hinged wood comb, Akan peoples, Ghana, mid 20th century, the rectangular top with a pierce carved and incised scene depicting a woman carrying a load on her head including a jug and a mortar and

Large pierce carved wood comb, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, mid 20th century, the rectangular top with a carved scene depicting women using a mortar and pestle under an undulating banner, above a rectangul

Large African Atumpan carved drum, 20th c., possibly Akan People (Ghana), polychrome decorated carved hollow wood drum, with stretched drum skin (possibly deer hide), 32.5"h x 17.5"w Provenance: Prope

A sculpted and lost wax casting by the Senufo of the Ivory Coast, or, possibly a large weight from the Akan/Ashante peoples of Ghana. A very large example at 14" length, 10" width, fine condition show

A very finely carved wooden comb with stylized mask like anthropomorphic face and some linear designs with a deep well handled surface patina. Ashanti / Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Comb measures

2 African wooden figures- 1.) Akan Peoples, Ghana- Akua'ba figure- wood. Wooden female figures were once used to help women conceive and bear healthy children; 2.) Yoruba People, Nigeria and Rep. of B

Finely carved wooden comb with an ornate image of a Rooster on top as finial. Ashanti or Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa.

This is a finely carved wooden Comb with the image of a female ancestor from the Ashanti / Akan peoples,Ghana, Africa. The sculpture of the female is quite sweet and serene and the form is very intere

A very old, possibly early to mid 20th century terracotta sculpture from the Ashanti / Akan peoples of Ghana, Africa. A large and very heavy figure with a serene face and expression with black painted

Ca. 20thC. African Ashanti tribal comb, head framed by circular opening; Ashanti people, Ghana. Very good, with minor age-appropriate wear, small chip top right of figural head that may or may not be

Ghana ? AKAN ? Large African Bronze lidded Vase Attribution is very difficult The chameleon motif and the style make me think at the Akan People of Ghana, but I'm not sure Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJ

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Cote D'Ivoire, Baule peoples 20th century, royal chieftains flywhisk of the Baule peoples a subgroup of the Akan people from Ghana in West Africa. Carved wood with horse hai

This is a solid wood, hand-carved mask with metal embossing that is believed to originate from the Akan people of Ghana. It has almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, and diamond-shaped lips. There ar

A large wood Ashanti wedding Comb with the couple at top. 27" x 10" Provenance: Ex. Collection, Washington, D.C.

West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante or Ashanti culture 20th century. Large and impressive example of a rare feline Leopard sword fitting, the leopard in the standing position with mouth closed an

West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A forged-steel sword known as an okomfo afena (literally "priest sword") used by shrine priests who accompany the village chief

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden slingshot with a forked sling attachment and a handle depicting a seated woma

Africa, Ghana, Akan People, ca 1st half of the 20th century. Carved fertility figure in very abstract human form. Round head, short arms outstretched, long thin torso with ample breasts and spooled ba

Elegant carved wooden comb with ancestor mask face on top. Signs and handling and wear. Baule or Akan peoples, Cote D'ivoire / Ghana , West Africa. The Comb measures 7.75 inches tall x 3 inches wide.

West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Asante. Court linguist's staff finial circa mid to early 20th century. Sheets of gold leaf over wood of a seated chief or orator. The figure appears

(lot of 5) Decorative tribal items, highlights include: (1) female figure (Akua Ba), Ashanti (Asante) people, Ghana, inlaid with shell, approx 13.5"h; (1) mask with comb crest, approx 14"h; (1) wood r

An ancient Akan peoples terracotta Memorial Head (Mma) with large flat rounded head and obvious age and field use, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, Ghana, Kwahu traditional area. Th

A Lot of Three wood carvings from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. The Sculpture in the Middle is a Akua'ba doll and it measures 15.25 x 6.25 inches, the other two are Combs and the each measure 13.5 and

Akan Peoples, Ghana clay stylized animal figure, 15"h x 20"w. Provenance: The Collection of Allan Stone.