Matakham Throwing Knife, Abstract Form, African Art

A Tall Hand forged iron Blade traditionally used as a throwing Knife, though now considered prestige objects. Measures 30 x 8 inches. Matakham or Sara peoples, Chad, Africa.

African Tribal Art Matakam Throwing Knife. The dimension 21.5 inches high x 7 inches wide. The packaging, handling and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $40.00 flat rate shipping within the

Uncommon carved wooden abstract form doll with breast and navel and a stylized, openwork form for the head. Luba dolls are similar to the Yoruba Ibeji as they are carved at the death of a twin. Luba p

A carved wooden female Figure, known as a "Iagalagana" and considered a powerful healing idol. features wonderful abstract form, stylized face and zig zag legs. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The St

African, Nigeria / Cameroon, 20th century. Sengese Mafa (Matakam) f-shaped iron throwing knife form with straight handle, wrapped in hide, and ending in a curl. Provenance: The Private Collection of M

Carved wooden sculptures with a surreal appeal, and wonderfully abstract form. The tallest is from the Azande peoples and measures 15 inches tall on custom base, and the smaller, a fascinating Ngbandi

A carved wooden female Figure, known as a "Iagalagana" and considered a powerful healing idol. The sculpture features wonderful abstract form, stylized face and zig zag legs. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria,

A dark carved wooden shrine idol with expressive facial style and wonderful exaggerated and abstract form. the entire sculpture has a encrusted surface and the feet show obvious weathering and exposur

Forged iron Kul currency in throwing knife form, mounted on stand, 19th or early 20th century, Madjingaye, Ngambai, Sara, Kaba, Nar or related peoples, Chad, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17' tall

Tall slender hand crafted Iron healing fetish with wonderful abstract form and obvious age and wear. Mumuye artists are famous for their statues known as iagalagana which were the property of diviners

A handsome and interesting carved wooden idol with classic primitive face accented with kaolin clay and a wonderful abstract form with hand in the air. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measu

AN AZANDE KPINGA WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, of abstract multiblade sickle form on a reticulated neck centering a delicately engraved band of stylized basket weave d

A LONG AZANDE WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with abstract multi sickle form blades on a long neck ending in a hide wrapped handle, length: 25 3/4".

Wurfmesser, "osele" Kota, Gabun Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Bronze, Kupfer. L 33 cm. Provenienz: - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Basel. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich d

Wurfmesser, "osele" Kota, Gabun Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Bronze, Kupfer. L 36 cm. Provenienz: - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Basel. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich d

Wurfmesser, "osele" Kota, Gabun Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz. H 29 cm. Provenienz: - wohl Galerie Künzi, Gottfried Künzi (1920-1979), Solothurn. - Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (erworben

Wurf-Messer, "musele / onzil" Kota, Gabun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Kupfer. H 26 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Zeremonialwaffen zei

Antique long, curved sword or throwing knife from the Kuba or Bandia people of Central Africa - Congo. Hand hammered blade, sharpened on one end. Etched ornamentation and geometric patterns on one of

Africa, Namibia. Herero People. ca. 19th-early 20th century. Abstract form with finely carved radiating striations to the head. Custom base. Ex : Kevin Conru , Conru African and Oceanic Art , Brussels

A carved wooden mask from the Gere peoples, Ivory Coast / Liberia, West Africa. The mask features wonderful abstract design and form, along with a blue mineral pigment accent on chin. The mask does no

An estate collection of four African tribal carved hardwood figural statues, modeled as father, mother, and male and female children. Slender abstract forms. Each accompanied by fitted metal base stan

A Very large carved wooden helmet mask depicting a deformed face with abstract facial features and form. An old metal strip in nailed to one side to repair a stress fracture. The mask is quite large a

Wurf-Messer Fang, Bumali, Djem, Gabun, Äquatorialguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz. H 32,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Basel. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige H

Wurfmesser, "pere" Kresh, Bongo, Zentralafrikanische Republik Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Pflanzenfaser. H 47,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sic