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We are pleased to offer a selection of assorted African art. |
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This male figure wooden pipe is carved from a very, very light weight wood and
the stems are from bamboo. It is very nicely carved and well used with lots of patina. The
mouth piece is highly polished from years of use.
The age is unknown, but on a piece like this it does not matter. The pipe will stand by it
self but if you require a stand or base please let us know.
Dimensions:
8 " high 3" wide and
4" deep. |
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Kuba, Gabon-Zaire Wine Cup |
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This Kuba wind cup is very traditional in
design and shape. With a female figure as the handle, the body of the
cup is scored with the design of Kuba cloth. This cup is well executed
and reflects the design and culture of the Kuba people. It does not need a base because it sits well
by its self. As far as age, I would put it about twenty years old.
Sitting size 6
1/2" high by l 1/2" by 5".
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This women's necklace from Kenya is quite beautiful and well used. Oil and dirt are deeply embedded within the
necklace from use. The
base frame of the necklace is copper wire covered with red cotton
cloth. The Elephant hair is bound by the wire and covered with cloth. Glass beads and seeds adorn the front. The sides are attached
with the wire. A small rope or twine of natural vegetable fiber holds
many components together.
Upon purchase please
let us know if you want a wall mount or table stand for this Elephant
Hair necklace.
Dimensions:
12" wide 10" high and 5" deep
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Kuba Tribe Slit Drum
SKU # 0115003
Slit drum from the Kuba tribe, Zair Africa.
Middle 20th
century or earlier. This hand carved drum is typical
for the region and is carved from one piece of wood. Brass tacks on
both sides show a nice design and a vegetable fiber string is attatched on one end.
There is
an old repair on one lip (the repair is of leather and then covered
with patina).
This piece is of a nice age and look. It had a custom base attatched so
it will sit sturdy.
Dimensions:
32" Wide x 18" High x 3" Deep
Price: $ 950 USD + Add to Cart |
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Divination Door - Fang Tribe, Gabon |
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SKU #MA22009 |
This visually striking door has all the hall marks of what an authentic
divination door should look like. it is carved from one piece of wood.
The outer edges are
trimmed in bamboo attached with stripped bark to bind the pieces
together. The fiber ropes used
for hinges are fairly new and the two holes at the top of the door do
have some age, but what their function was, I do not know. These holes have been used to pass some loops though for display. A
wall mount will be made upon purchase, so the loops will not be there
when purchased.
The rainbow serpent over the divination figure with
two divination bowls shows clearly. The zoomorphic
animal and two small heads at the feet of the figure put the finishing
touched on this incredibly hard to find item.
Age, middle 1850's is a close estimate. This door has
been repaired over time and below are all the native
repairs.
Dimension:
Stands 48" High 24 3/4" Wide and
3" Deep |
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Dogon Mali African Grain Door |
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This fine old grain door has all the look and feel of African Art. The
wooden door has split in two over time and been locally repaired. Two hand
forged iron clips were attached to the door by the local blacksmith.
The remaining part of the lock also has the forged iron attached. The
traditional figures are carved with care and the overall look is
peaceful.
As far as age, it is hard to
tell but I would put it in the 1950's to 1960's. It might be older, but
again it is hard to tell age on items like this.
Dimensions:
Standing 22" high 14" wide and 1 1/4" deep
This granary door
comes with it's own custom made stand. |
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This piece is from Somalia, Kenya Africa. You can tell that this hand carved Somalian implement was used in everyday life. This simple piece was well used and at one time the wood split; however, it was important
enough to be repaired. The repair with wire was done in Africa. Small
detail carving around the lip of the cup is an added bonus for the
viewer.
Dimensions:
14 1/2" long 5 3/4" wide and 5 1/2" deep |
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I bought this Reliquary box in
1998 on one of my many excursions in buying African art. The box is
made of tree bark bent into a cylinder. Stitched with natural fiber it
is in excellent condition. The wooded carved figure on top of the lid
is in excellent shape. The two wood carved figures on the side of the
container are held on with a cotton fabric. The shell is also attached
with fabric.
There is some slight damage to the lip of the lid, which
will be repaired before shipping. There is one part of a foot missing
on one of the side figures, but this was some time ago as the wood
does not show new breakage. I would estimate the age to be from the
1960's to the 1970's. This is box is not an everyday item and not always easy to find.
Standing 30" tall measuring 11" at the
circumference and 14" with the figures on the outside of the container.
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Turkana Container for Valuables |
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This beautiful leather container has tribal designs around the cone shaped top and is made from goat's skin. This is a very traditional piece to hold money or valuables.
Dimensions with Lid:
6 1/1" High x 5" Diameter |
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This well detailed body mask is from the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria, Africa. It was used for
making medicine and for difficult deliveries the bodice form is turned
upside down with the interior facing up. The belly shape makes a great
bowl and shows years of patina and use It is in incredible condition.
The scarification tattoos on
this body mask are well defined and precise with red coloring showing
through the patina on both sides of the belly. The animal going down
between the breast shows traces of red and white. Most of the side
holes on the bodice have been worn through, thus helping to age this
magnificent piece. I would put it from the 1850"s to 1900's. It could
be earlier but that I can not guarantee.
This body mask is ready to
be displayed on the wall with it's own custom wall mount.
30"
high 14 3/4" wide and 10 1/2" deep
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Blacksmith bellow from Fang, Africa
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This elegant piece was shown in a presentation for bellows from Africa recently.
The female figure used as bellows represents the life force that flows through the woman when she gives life - the fire. Carved from one piece of wood and two iron tubes represent feet. The feet are where the air meets the coals for the blacksmiths. The arms are used as the bellows to make the air pressure. Leather thongs and covering are where the arms of the body are formed. The eyes are of steel, which are typical of Fang pieces.
Dimensions:
Standing 24" High
11 1/2" Wide
6" Deep
This bellow comes with her own custom display stand. |
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Ninjie Ceremonial Weaving Heddle |
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A wonderful ceremonial weaving heddle used for the weavers guild festivals. Carved from one piece of wood the male figure is covered with leather. There are three coins, dating 1933, going down the center of the bodice. Glass beads are in each eye and cowrie shells on each wrist.
The figure is standing on a simple carved base holding a bobbin with hand spun thread. On the base you can see where something was mounted at one time. This heddle has been attatched to a base because it will not stand on it's own. An unusal piece of tradition and art from Africa.
32" high
9" wide
3" deep
base is 4"x6" |
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Botolo (hat) Edonda Tribe, Zaire
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When I first started collecting African
Art I bought every book I could find on the subject. I saw this hat in a
catalog and have been looking for one ever since. I finally found one. This pagoda style hat is made of a very fine wicker woven into a
six ring botolo (hat). It is worn by the Nkumu who is responsible for
ceremonials, divination's and the spiritual welfare of the community.
This hat represents the prestigious items of material culture. It
is worn in public on all occasions and at ritual events. Often it is liberally smeared with a mixture of camwood and oil.
It still has it's chin strap. There is a
slight rubbing on the first and second rim from the bottom, but this is
hardly noticeable. A slight smell of smoke is present but that is to be
expected. As far as age, my best guess is around 20 to 30 years old. You
may request a wall stand or table stand when you purchase this item,
just let me know how high you want it to stand. This hard to find item is a great and
very visual find.
Standing 13" high
and 7 1/2" circumference |
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Nitwana Doll - South Africa |
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This Nitwana doll was collected in
the summer of 1960. One of nine pieces brought back from Africa. When
clearing customs, some were taken apart looking for drugs( long before
sniffing dogs). So they ended in a sack for the next forty years. I
bought them from the original purchaser. They have all been repaired and
restored to their orioional condition. I have six of these left. Constructed with a straw interior it
has glass beads, plastic beads, vegetable fiber, plant seeds, aluminum
and a white metal chain. Nitwana dolls have not been made like this for a
long time.
This
doll is 13 3/4" high by 4' Deep. |
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