Rare Pair of Kasena Anklets Ex Thomas Wheelock

A rare pair of old Kasena peoples Bronze anklets with a crocodile motif and semi-circular designs. Created using the lost wax method of casting, this is a rare pair of African tribal bronze's from a v

A very rare example of a Heddle weaving pulley from Burkina Faso, with stylized ancestor face adorned with tribal scars and a well handled surface patina. Mossi or related ethnic group, Burkina faso,

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectat

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly specta

A rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature such

A rare old Kasena peoples Bronze Anklet with floral motif and semi-circular designs. Created using the lost wax methid of casting, this is a rare masterpiece of African tribal bronze work from a very

A carved wooden diminutive mask with exaggerated facial features , stylized form behind the head and a well weathered surface patina. According to Thomas Wheelock's book on Burkina faso masks, such mi

Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

A carved wooden shrine idol representing a Bateba Thil or Spirit. The figure has a thick encrusted surface from years of sacrificial offerings being poured onto the idol. The figure measures 8.75 inch

A tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Proven

A very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, Bur

A Carved wooden flute or whistle in classic form, incised linear designs and a well handled and worn surface suggesting generations of traditional use. Mossi or related ethnic group such as the Marka

A very well handled and well used ceremonial crooked staff with ancestor effigy on top. The staff has an undeniable deep patina from handling over many years. The staff measures 15 inches tall, old ir

carved from a heavy dense wood with a wonderful Zoomorphic form and well handled, golden honey colored surface patina suggesting years of field use. The Stool measures 20.5 x 8 x 7 inches. Bwa peoples

A very fine older carved wooden "Women's" stool with traditional form, and incised linear designs, golden honey colored surface patina ,signs of field use and wear. The Stool measures 13 x 7 inches. B

A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

Ancient Roman Silver Febula c.1st-2nd century AD. Size 1 5/8 inches length. Unusual Ancient Silver Febula Pin with original pin. Rare.. Perfect. Provenance: Ex Thomas Cederlind Estate, Portland OR, US

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with bold painted and incised designs and featuring a stylized Duck or avian form. Nunuma or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 20.5 i

A tall carved pair of wooden post Idols with highly stylized male and female form with a well handled surface. This pair of idols is quite a mystery and not a well known type of fetish. The figures me

A Very rare old hammered and cast aluminum bracelet with spike forms and featuring the image of a Leaf mask dancer. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Bracelet measures 6.25 x 5.25 inches. Pr

A very rare carved wooden jancus cap mask in avian form , well weathered and worn, classic treatment to the eyes, and featuring two small birds on the Hornbill beak , one eroded, and overall fantastic

A very rare set of two Male effigies, perhaps ancestor idols with a heavy kaolin clay painted surface and evidence of multiple layers of pigments suggesting ritual use over many years. Sculpture from

EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF MINIATURE MALLARDS by Thomas Wilson, Ipswich, MA, (1863-1940). Excellent original paint and condition. Both with very detailed painted feather work and speculums. Both retain bl