Antique Rhinoceros Horn Knobkerrie with Provenance
An early 20th century rhinoceros horn knobkerrie with a chocolate brown patina and some age related wear. The horn comes with a witnessed affidavit stating the family provenance of the horn. Length 68 cm
Kongo Nail Fetish Figure with Protective Spirit
A large and impressive African Kongo nail fetish figure, wood, metal and fetish material. Height 76 cm, in order to stimulate and obtain a spirit's protection the Kongo people hammer nails into the spirit's wooden representation and then shout at it. This…
Luguru Chieftain's Carved Chair, Tanzania, Late 19th Century
A carved Luguru Chieftain's chair, East Tanzania, late 19th century, the panel back with a carved human head terminal and having a pair of breasts between two bands of geometric relief ornament, the circular seat on three integral carved legs, height 116…
Nimba Dance Mask: West African Female Form
West African carved dance mask. Large Nimba mask, Guinea, of female form. Ex Christensen collection #CC45?? height 108 cm
Old Simbai War Shield from Allan D Christensen Collection
An old war shield, Simbai. Provenance: Allan D Christensen collection no CC60612 Collected by Philip Goldman, Allen D. And Carmen M. Christensen founded the Christensen Fund as a private foundation in California in 1957. Allen, who was a civil and mining…
Ituri Hollowed Mask with Traces of Pigment and Patina
Ituri Mask. A fine and rare hollowed mask. Pierced half-moon shaped eyes, raised elongated nose and rectangular mouth. Pierced rim for attached fibre surround. Traces of white, black and red pigment. Good early patina. Published in Marc. Length Felix,…
Fanti Chiefly Lion Stool from Ghana
A chiefly stool, Fanti Tribe, Ghana, West Africa, early 20th century, made for chiefly use, the base of the seat of the stool carved in the form of a standing male lion, an animal of great power and majesty, the curved seat with native repair and a worn…
Igbo Geometric Mask with Horn and Crest
Afikpo mask representing a geometric, stylised- head with mouth open; a single protruding horn to forehead and a blade-shaped crest to top with triangular and rectangular decoration inset with kaolin pigment. Igbo, Nigeria. Height 40 cm. Width 17.5 cm.
Stylized Bird Ancestral Figure from Senufu People
Ancestral figure in the form of a stylized bird. Senufu people, Ivory Coast. Height 129 cm
African Club with Inset Metal Eyes and Elongated Nose
Superb African club spherical head with hollowed face and raised ridge to centre incorporating a finely carved elongated nose and small mouth. Flanked either side by inset metal eyes; the flared shaft also inlaid with metal. Overall dark, glossy patina.…
Mumuye Ancestor Figures from Nigeria
A pair of ancestor figures, Mumuye, South East Nigeria, West Africa, (twentieth century), carved wood and pigment, 82 cm; 97.7 cm (2). Provenance: Galleries Primitif, Sydney. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in 1974
Antique African Oliphant Horn - 19th Century or Earlier
A well patinated antique Oliphant horn, African 19th century or earlier, 74 cm long
African Human Head Tribal Headdress
A tribal headdress in the form of a human head, woven cane, vellum hide, bone, carved wood and metal, African origin, 26 cm high
African Limed Hardwood Mask, 44 cm High
A mask, carved hardwood with limed finish, African origin, 44 cm high
Lobi Fertility Figure
A Lobi bateba figure, ivory coast. An interesting form in that it is a hybrid between a batise mating couples figure, and a bateba maternity figure. Used to encourage fertility. This figure is carved from a single piece of wood and depicts a male figure…
Bobo Fing Totemic Mask
Totemic mask, carved and patinated wood, Bobo Fing tribe, Upper Volta (Burkina Faso), 143 cm high
Ivory Coast Dance Mask with Lyre Headress on Stand
An African, (ivory coast) dance mask on stand with lyre shaped headress. Height 54 cm (total height 64 cm including stand). Label verso Hb 089.
African Ritual Flute Collection from Brady's South Africa
A collection of sixteen African flutes, old and used flutes from various tribes. Men used such flutes in rituals to call the names of ancestors and to communicate with one another when hunting, the tones of a well-played flute mimicking the tone of speech…
Carved Ivory Tusk Musical Instrument
African elephant tusk native musical instrument. Carved ivory tusk depicting motifs of flora and fauna. Length 79 cm.
Hand-carved African Ivory Tusk with Tribal Village Scenes
Antique carved African ivory tusk extensive hand carved decoration of tribal figures in village scenes, length 90 cm
Bambara Chiwara Headdress from Mali
A headdress (chiwara), Bambara, Mali (early-mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, animal hide, nails, shells, rattan and tin, 115 cm high
South African Zebra Skin with Head and Tail (290cm)
A South African zebra skin, supple finish, includes head and tail. Length 290 cm
African Bronze Divination Pot with Bird and Snake Lid
African bronze divination pot. Tapered container on cage base; lid surmounted with bird and snake. Ghana, ivory Coast. Provenance: Collection Sir James & Lady Cruthers, Perth, collected New York, 1989 (information sheet available). Height 21 cm
Ekoi Headress with Horns and Raised Features
Ekoi headdress, in the form of a head with raised facial features, inset bone eyes and mouth, two tapering horns to top. Pierced hole at base for attachment. Black painted patina. Height 38 cm. Width 13 cm
Bwa Woodcock Mask with Ochre Pigments (70cm)
Bwa Woodcock mask Burkina Faso. Carved wood with ochre pigments., height 70 cm
African Bronze Divination Pot with Climbing Figures
African bronze Divination pot. Reticulated base supporting urn decorated with climbing figures. Lid with scene of family playing game of Oware. Ghana area, ivory Coast, c.1800. Provenance: Collection Sir James & Lady Cruthers, Perth - collected New York…
African Ivory Coast Wall Hanging with Abstract Figures and Animals
A large and decorative African ivory coast wall hanging, hand painted with abstract figures and animals, 210 x 125 cm
Bambara Antelope Figural Group: Niger-Origin Carved Wood Art
Bambara antelope figural group, carved wood, beaten brass leather and fibre, upper Niger origin, 115 cm high
Gabon Fang Mask with Stand
African Fang Gabon mask with stand, carved ebonised wood and kaolin, 47 cm height
Ikenga: Crouching Igbo Figure with Scarification
An Igbo Ikenga figure, the figure in a crouching stance with distended stomach with scarification. The expressive face with open mouth and almond shaped eyes. 125 cm height
African Fertility Pottery Sculpture with Male and Female Figures
African pottery fertility sculpture, possibly Mali, modelled with a male and female figure seated on a fruit pod, height 25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Vintage Congolese Ivory Woman Bust
An impressive vintage Congolese ivory bust, early to mid 20th century, Zaire, the traditional carved portrait bust of a woman with coiffed hair and striking stylised features including heavily lidded eyes and full lips, carved from a single piece of ivory…
African Male Statue with Drinking Vessel and Arm Repair
An African wooden statue of male form holding a drinking vessel. Repair to arm. Height 45 cm
African Female Statue with Repaired Foot
An African wooden statue of female form, with heavy lidded eyes and open mouth. Repair to foot. Height 57 cm
Chokwe Pwo Mask: Fertility Symbol from Angola
A Chokwe mask, Angola, late 20th century. This stunning Pwo (face mask) is an idealised representation of a Chokwe woman and believed to spread fertility wherever it is worn. The mask is carved from a single piece of wood with visible chisel marks to the…
Boer War Soldier's Knobkerrie Club from Africa
South African knobkerrie club. with its head reinforced by military boot nails, brought back to Australia by an Australian Boer war soldier; used in Southern & Eastern Africa, mainly by Zulus,19th century. Length 75 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
African Seated Figure with Chair Leg Repair
A seated African figure, repair to leg of chair, a/f. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Ambassador 49 cm
West African Male Figure with Head and Trowel
West African carved figure, wood with light pigment finish, depicting a male figure holding a head and a trowel in his hands, with a bowl at his feet, height 81 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
African Bronze Mask on Stand
An elongated African bronze mask, on fitted metal stand. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, south American Private Collector, height 23 cm
African Ivory Figural Sculpture on Burl Timber Base
An African carved ivory figural sculpture on burl timber base, early to mid 20th century, 61 cm high
Manhamo: Zimbabwean Stone Carving by Joram Mariga
Zimbabwe Heritage stone carving, Ex: Dowse Art Museum exhibition, artist Joram Mariga, entitled Manhamo worked in lepidolite, 47 cm height
Elephant Vase with Woman's Head
An African carved elephant ivory tusk. Carved in the form of a vase with a woman's coiffured head supporting an elephant in landscape. Height 43 cm
Senufo Female Figure
Senufo Figure. Legs bent leading to rounded hips, elongated torso with a protruding navel with pendant breasts framed by muscular shoulders and bent arms resting on the hips, the stylized face with well-defined features and wearing a single-crested…
A carved wooden Yaoure mask, early to mid 20th century, ivory coast, Africa. overall height 51 cm
African Female Statue with Repaired Legs
An African wooden statue of female form. Repair to legs. Length 82 cm
African Woman with Barrel Sculpture
An African wooden sculpture of a woman seated with a barrel on her head height 59 cm.
West African Slingshots Collection
Four West African Slingshots, carved and painted wood of various forms, each retains paper label to base (4), tallest height 19 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
A rare long bladed Masai warrior lion Killer spear, c1880, the blade edged on both sides with central ridge. The other end with long forged spike, hardwood middle grip. Seven kill notches, length 164 cm
African Tribal Mask on Metal Stand
An African carved wood tribal mask, early to mid 20th century, on metal stand, mask 27 cm x 23 cm
African Mumuye Male Figure: 36cm Wood Sculpture
An African Mumuye male figure, sculptured wood, 36 cm high
18th century middle Passage Slave Shackle, likely West African manufacturer. Hand wrought iron construction with 'Punched' decoration. Comparable examples can be found in the Walter Pantovic Artifact collection at the Avery Research Center at the College…
Sierra Leonean Wooden Vessel with Carved Figures
A large carved African wooden vessel, with a male and female figure to each side, purchased by Morley in Sierra Leone in the early 80s. Height 47 cm
Hemba Male Figure
Hemba Figure. Superb abstract male figure standing on a circular base slightly bent legs and tubular torso, the ovoid head with finely carved features, squared coiffure to the back of head decorated with a cross motif. Dark rich brown patina. Height 38 cm…
African Ivory Tree of Life Figure
Carved African ivory figure, intricate carved African tree of life figures and faces, height 20 cm
Carved African Ivory Wildlife Glove Box
A carved African ivory glove box, circa 1930's, each panel carved in relief with depictions of African, animal wildlife scenes. Height 5.3 cm. Width 20.5 cm. Depth 11 cm
Punu Mask from Gabon on Stand
An African Punu mask on stand, Gabon. Height of mask 32 cm (total height 51 cm including stand).
Early 20th Century African Ivory Tribal Carving, 37cm High
An African ivory tribal carving, early 20th century, 37 cm high
Oceanic and African Art: Myth and Culture
Anthropology, 'Oceanic Art' by Anthony Jp Meyer, 'African Art' by Van Dyke, 'Oceania, Art Of The Pacific Islands In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art' [Yale University Press],'Oceanic Art Myth, Man, And Image In The South Seas' by Carl A. Schmitz, 'Isl
Kenyan Maasai Tribal Shield with Wood and Leather
A vintage Kenyan Maasai tribal shield, wood, leather and natural black and red pigments on hide. Wooden frame, stretcher and handle. 70.5 cm x 92 cm
African Ivory Bead Necklace with Hand Carved Clasp
A mid 20th century African ivory bead necklace; with hand carved clasp 36 cm long
West African Wood Mask with Feathers and Nails
A mask, West Africa (early twentieth century), carved wood, nails, mud, resin, animal hide, string and feathers, 27 cm high. Provenance: West African Masks and Figures, Chapman Powell Street Gallery, Melbourne, 29 October - 9 November 1973
Ivory Coast Red Ceremonial Mask on Stand
An African (ivory coast) red painted and carved ceremonial mask on stand. Height 40 cm (total height 51 cm including stand).
Nigerian Geometric Woven Textile, c.1960
An African (Niger) large ground loom woven textile, geometric wool weft patterned on cotton warps, c.1960. 256 cm x 150 cm
19th century Zanzibar hide shield. Conical buckler of cured hide with brass rivets attaching hand grip. Diameter 26 cm
African Ivory Tusk with Floral Relief Carvings
A ornately carved Ivory tusk with African figures and animals in floral relief
African Ivory Carved Tribal Vessel
An African tribal vessel with figurative carving, ivory, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high
Deeply Carved African Ivory Tusk with Warrior Figures
African carved ivory tusk. Deeply carved warrior faces & figures. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 63 cm. Weight 1156g
African Ivory Tusks with Village Scenes and Crocodile Form
Three antique African carved ivory tusks each with carved figures in village scenes, including largest in a crocodile form, length 49 cm, longest
Maasai War Shield with Abstract Design
African Maasai war shield, lenticular form with hide-bound border and fur attachments and wood grip to rear, original pigmented paint with abstract designs in red, black and white, 100 cm x 63 cm
African Ivory Tusks with Carved Elephant Procession
A pair of carved African ivory tusks, purchased in Zimbabwe 1970 a carved procession of elephants and a crocodile, each on a timber stand 34 cm
African Ivory Bust and Mantle Vases
i) A carved African ivory bust, depicting a tribal elder. Height 20 cm. Ii) A pair of carved ivory mantle vases, depicting fish and water birds. Heights: 20 cm & 24 cm
Chokwe Raffia Mask with Scarification and Pierced Eyes
Chokwe mask Angola, oval shape with pierced almond shaped eyes, open mouth barring teeth, scarification to checks and forehead. Elaborate raffia woven coiffure, 23 x 14 cm
Djimini Antelope Horns and Bird Totem Mask
Djimini tribal mask with antelope horns and bird totem, carved wood, Ivory Coast, Africa, 40 cm high
Carved African Hippopotamus Figure
An African carved hardwood figure of a standing hippopotamus, length 50 cm, height 27.5 cm.
Elaborate Chokwe Mask with Scarification and Rich Patina
Chokwe mask with raised facial features and elaborately woven coiffure, scarification under eyes and on cheeks, dark rich patina with trace of white pigment, height 24 cm
Dagari Standing Figure with Raised Facial Features
Dagari figure standing figure with broad shoulders arms to the side, ovoid head with raised facial features and encrusted patina, height 44 cm Provenance: Moses Asch New York, U.S.A. Private collection, New York, U.S.A.
Songye Rectangular Mask with Raised Arch and Lineal Carving
Superb Songye mask rectangular hollowed mask with raised arch plate, shaped median ridge running to the back of head, triangular protruding nose and lineal carving overall, black, white and red natural pigment, height 37 cm
African Wooden Offering Statue, 19th/20th Century, 20cm High
An African carved wooden offering statue, 19th/20th century, 20 cm high
West African Vodun Equestrian Figure with Three Heads
West African Vodun/Voodoo cult figure, early 20th century carved wooden equestrian figure, with three heads, Printed polychrome decoration, height 36 cm. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.
African Beaded Mask
African carved and painted mask, wood, with earth pigment, cut out eyes surrounded by red beads, length 83 cm width 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Masked Elephant Ivory Tusk with Floral Motif
An African carved elephant ivory tusk with mask and floral motif. Length 60 cm
African Hippo Stone Carvings (Set of Three)
An African verdite stone carving of a hippo signed to base, 'Chiwasa'. Length 27 cm. Tand 'S. Mukau'. Together with two African stone carvings of Hippos, signed 'W. Muteti' and 'S. Mukau'
Geometric African Fertility Figure with Mother and Child
Large African fertility figure, carved extensively with geometric patterns, mother with child, height 105 cm
West African Vodun Altar Figure - Polychrome Decoration
West African Vodun/Voodoo cult altar figure, carved wooden figure with printed polychrome decoration, height 32 cm. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.
African Female Tribal Chair: Carved Wood, 103cm High
A tribal chair of female form, carved wood, African origin, 103 cm high
Senufo Bird Totem: Carved Wood with Earth Pigment
Porpianong bird totem, carved wood with paint and earth pigment, Senufo tribe, Ivory Coast, 90 cm high
West African Carved Wood Tribal Statue (9 words)
A tribal statue, carved wood, West African, 91 cm high
Bold African Diaper Mask, 1360 cm Long
Large African mask, stylised form with diaper bold decoration, 1360 cm long
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