Late 19th Century African Ivory Busts (9 words)
Pair of late 19th century African ivory busts, natural ivory carving of an African woman H18 cm
Swahili Coast Ivory Throne Chair, 19th Century
East African Swahili coast ivory and bone embellished ebony throne chair (Kita Cha Enzi) 19th century. Nb: ivory export restrictions, height 127 cm, width 74 cm, depth 60 cm
Kukukuku War Club with Stone Head and Palm Handle
A Papua New Guinea Kukukuku war club stone head, cane bindings and a black palm handle. 70 cm African and others
African Ladle on Metal Stand
A deep African ladle, finely carved in hard wood on a fitted metal stand. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, south American Private Collector, height 22 cm
African Carved Head Rests (Set of 3)
Three various African head rests. Two carved; & 1 with losses. Height 12 cm. (average)
African Fertility Group with Geometric Carvings
Large African fertility group, carved extensively with geometric patterns, mother and child, height 100 cm
Nailed African Fetish Figure
African fetish figure standing with arms resting to side, adorned with nails, rope and old padlock, traces of white and red pigment to face, height 56 cm
Mossi Plank Dance Mask with Geometric Shapes
West African Mossi plank dance mask. Geometric shapes crafted on both sides of the mask, with round face, eyes, and mouth. Small male figure on top of the mask (needs securing). Provenance: Purchased from Dunbar Sloane Auckland, September 2010. Height 200…
Magical Zigua Figure Wrapped in Resin-Soaked Fabric
A Zigua figure, Tanzania, this large figure is carved from wood and wrapped in fabric that has been soaked in magical resin by the local spiritualist. The head is exposed and features small shell eyes and a shallow facial plane. Mounted on a wood base.…
West African Ivory Bust of Scarified Woman
A large West African old carved ivory bust of a woman, tall ridged central combed coiffure, relief scarification to her face, long neck, raised chest. Weight 1855gms. Height 25.5 cm
Beaded African Wood Mask
An African carved and decorated wood mask, highlighted with coloured pigments, green, white and red beads to the nose and mouth, further beads to the top section, the old fabric, highlighted with further beads and cowrie shells. Height 40 cm
Turkana Elephant Hide Hunting Shield
A vintage Turkana tribe Kenya elephant hIde hunting shield, double lobed and tapered form, the central wooden spine incorporating the handle lashed with leather and highlighted with cowrie shells. Length 94.5 cm
Teak and Copper Reliquary Figure from Michael Green Collection
Teak and copper reliquary figure, mounted. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various…
Burkina Faso Ram Head Headdress
A ram's head tribal headdress, carved wood with polychrome finish, Burkina Faso, West African, 45 cm high
African Tribal Mask with Copper and Iron Accents
An African tribal mask, carved wood, copper and iron, 69 cm high
African Ivory Bust of Young Woman
An old African carved ivory bust of a young woman, traditionally finely worked hair, the base with natural exterior, otherwise smoothly polished. Height 16 cm
An African earthenware pottery head form bowl, diameter 22 cm
African Silver Mounted Horn Switch
An African silver mounted horn switch 88 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of Joan Harris Am and Frederick Parslow Am.
Ivory Tribal Vessel with Figurative Carving
An African tribal vessel with figurative carving, ivory, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high
West African Bird Totem Mask
A ceremonial mask with bird totem, carved hardwood, West African origin, 50 cm high
Senufo Sejen Hornbill Sculpture
A rare Senufo Sejen sculpture, Northern Ivory Coast, wooden sculpture in the shape of a bird with a proud chest, spread wings, long beak in an elongation of the skull. The body and the beak adorned with embossed brass slabs. Loss on one of the wings.…
Bobo Owl Mask from Burkina Faso
A Bobo mask, Burkina Faso. This plank mask is carved from a heavy wood. The mask features stacked shapes of a circle, a rectangular, and a crescent moon at the top. The face of the mask depicts an owl. A protruding hook on the mask represents a hornbill…
African High Priestess Oracle Stick & Stand
An African high priestess oracle stick. in a pigskin sheath. Comes with stand. Provenance: Ex James Stevenson's Collection, New York. Height 55 cm (not including stand)
Gabonese Animal Mask with Patina
An African Gabon mask. Small mouth and flat nose with small animal (monkey?) on forehead. Some patina. Height 27 cm. Width 17 cm
African Songe Tribal Carved Wood Figure with Fetish
An African Songe tribal carved wood figure, modelled standing with hands clasped to swollen belly, a fetish tied to its left arm, the grotesquely distorted head surmounted by a hide and horn crown. Height 90 cm
African-style drums with hide skins and stands
A pair of primitive style drums on stands, possibly African, in muted red, green and yellow colours with hide skins and strapping, 179 cm and 165 cm high
Giant Cow Dance Mask from Mali
African dance mask of massive proportions in the form of a cow. Mali (?). 110 cm
African Assegai and Short Spear Set
An African assegai and short spear, the assegai with typical leaf shaped blade on short shaft, the other spear with a small blade on long steel shaft affixed to a wooden shaft with woven wire collar. Longest 135 cm.
African Ivory Crocodile and Snake Ornament, 20th Century
An African carved ivory crocodile and snake ornament, early to mid 20th century, 52 cm long
West African Fetish Figure with Horn Hair and Feathers
A fetish figure, carved wood with nails, horn hair, feathers and fibre, West African origin, 75 cm high
Liberian Tribal Mask with Horns and Leopard Skin
A vintage African Liberian tribal carved mask, stylised form with relief carved detail including pronounced horns, highlighted with leopard skin moustache and beard, feather head-dress with further big cat skin and shells, the beard extension of animal…
African Ivory Busts: Stylized Naturalism in Two Variations
Two African carved ivory busts, both in stylized naturalistic manner, one with a very tall pointed head. Height 24 cm. and 9 cm
Luguru Anthropomorphic Wood Throne
A small Luguru throne, Tanzania, carved from wood, this smaller sized throne depicts an anthropomorphic form. At the top of the backrest is an elongated neck with a spherical head. The stool has three legs with inward facing bends. Incised detailing to…
Ovoid Water Vessel with Traditional African Details
Southern African water vessel, ovoid form with, traditional lined brush Strokes and, Dotted red details around neck, height 18 cm, diameter 30 cm
Trumpeting African Brass Elephant
Large brass elephant an African brass elephant in impressive size with trunk and tusks raised in full trumpeting.
Beaded Shell Purse from Northern Africa
Northern African Warriors antique brass purse decorated with beads & shells. Bought in Jordan, length of vessel 19 cm
1930s Elephant Ivory Crocodile Carving (55cm)
A 1930s African elephant ivory crocodile carving. Length 55 cm
African Ovimbundu Hardwood Prestige Sceptre from Angola, 19th Century
African carved hardwood Prestige sceptre. Probably Ovimbundu people, Angola. 19th/early 20th century, length 56 cm
Wire-bound African Knobkerrie Club
African knobkerrie (short club), copper wire binding to the neck and grip sections. Suspension hole with attached woven cord. 67 cm length
African Wooden Mask with Fiber Hair - 34cm
African carved wooden mask, fibre hair round eye sockets 34 cm
South African Engraved Hippopotamus Hide Tribal Shield
A tribal shield, engraved hippopotamus hide, South African origin, 53 cm wide
African Ngoma Drums with Figure Relief, 120cm Height
A pair of African Ngoma drums, Bantu people. Long cylindrical bodies covered with cow skin ends. Raised relief on one of the drums of a figure. Height 120 cm
Janus-Headed Kongo Dog Fetish with Steel Blades
An old African Kongo nkisi (fetish), modelled as a Janus headed dog, the torso studded with steel blades surrounding a section to its back filled with fetish material and wrapped with cane. Some small borer holes, length 37 cm. Provenance: collection of…
Reclining Wooden Hippo with Patina - 43cm
Delightful African carved wooden hippo, depicted reclining with open eyes, good patina, length 43 cm
Carved African Ivory Box with Elephant and Farmers
A good mid 20th century carved African ivory lidded box; carved from a section of elephant tusk, depicting an elephant, and a male and female tending to the crops. Complete with fitted rosewood base and lid with ivory handle 12(14 with handle) x 13 x 11 cm
Oval African Shield with Dome Center
Early African shield of oval form with dome centre of hide and wood, height 66 cm
African Carved Head with Ochre Decoration
African carved head. Long high-browed face with dentated open mouth. Stylised decoration in ochres. Old patination; with stand. Provenance: Collection Sir James & Lady Cruthers, Perth. Height 36 cm. (total)
African Wall Sculpture - Mid 1970s - 70x122cm - $500
African wall sculpture, 70 by 122 cm. Purchased for 500 dollars in the mid 1970s
Jocolo Ndebele Ceremonial Beaded Skirt with Leather Patchwork
Mid century Jocolo Ndebele framed African ceremonial beaded skirt on possible goat leather patch work and beaded tassles, worn by South African women during ceremonial occasions only after birth of child. (frame size 65 x 85, skirt size 50 cm x 60 cm)
Malian Terracotta Equestrian Figure with Red Pigment Decoration
An African terracotta equestrian figure, Republic of Mali, Djenne region, bright red pigment decorated. Repaired at the waist, height 36 cm
North African Amber Metal Necklace
Antique north African Copal amber bead and metal necklace circular amber beads with metal mounts on trace link chain (no clasp) 72 cm diameter length
Bamileke Single-Piece Wood Stool from Michael Green Collection
Bamileke stool, carved from a single piece of wood. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including…
Dan-Guere Poro Mask with Brass and Iron Nails
Poro mask, carved wood studded with brass and iron nails with painted finish, Dan-Guere tribe Ivory Coast, 26 cm high
African Decorated Shields
Pair of African Shields wood with hide binding decorated with red, black and white pigments. Length 50 cm max
Senufo Buffalo Mask on Display Stand
African Senufo Buffalo Mask, Early 20th C carved wooden mask, on a custom display stand. Ex Icon Gallery, Elizabeth Bay 2006. Various small losses & old repair to one horn. Height 102 cm, on stand
African Fertility Sculpture, 85 cm
African fertility sculpture, carved hardwood with traces of pigment, height 85 cm
African Totemic Carved Door
African carved door. Wooden panels and hand-forged nails, right hand hinge and wooden bolt, with carved totemic figures. Wood panels. 55 x 43 x 7 cm
African Ivory and Metal Mounted Knives
Early 20th century ivory handled knives possibly African of origin with ebonised bands layered with metal mounts the larger example with a shaped pommel, both with tapering blades. Lengths 43 cm and 30 cm
African Yomba Divination Carved Wooden Bowl
An African Yomba Divination carved bowl, wooden, 16.5 cm high
Masai Antelope Hide Shield
A vintage East African Masai tribal antelope hide shield, oval form with bound curving branch frame, painted in orange/red and black on white, leather bound. Height 110 cm.
Bakongo Female Figure with Knife and Vessel
Bakongo figure, standing female figure with raised facial features and inset bone eyes holding a knife and a vessel. 13 cm height
West African Panu Mask
A carved and painted West African Panu mask, the female mask with a jutting jaw and protruding lips, painted with thick white pigment, mounted on fitted metal stand, Gabon. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, south American Private…
Multitude of Ancestors: Unique African Head Sculpture
An unusual large African ancestor head, comprising of smaller ancestors
Tanzanian Stool from Michael Green Collection
Hehe stool, Tanzania, circa 1920. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal…
African Medicine Horn with Figural Top and Stand
A medicine horn with figural top, carved bone, horn, hair and fibre, African origin, with metal stand, 56 cm high
African Wooden Stool with Angular Pierced Support
An African wooden stool, with circular concave top raised on an angular pierced support from a circular base, diameter 29.5 cm
Rare Ebony and Ivory African-American Child Figure with Spider
A small rare and collectable ivory and ebony figure of a black child with a plate and large spider, seated on a slice of African elephant ivory. African-American memorabilia. Width 10 cm height 5.5 cm
Jocolo Ndebele Ceremonial Beaded Skirt in Frame
Mid century Jocolo Ndebele framed African ceremonial beaded skirt on possible goat leather patch work and beaded tassles, worn by South African women during ceremonial occasions only after birth of child. (frame size 65 x 85, skirt size 50 cm x 60 cm)
Carved Ivory African Lady on Timber Base
Ivory carved nude African lady figure set upon a timber base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 23 cm
Seated Senufo Maternity Figure with Child
An African carved wood maternity figure, possibly Senufo, Ivory Coast, modelled seated holding a child, the head finished with a dramatic coiffure, height 49 cm
Masai Antelope Hide Shield
A vintage East African Masai tribal antelope hide shield, oval form with bound curving branch frame, painted in orange/red and black on white, leather bound. Height 110 cm
African Fetish Figures: Nailed Male and Shell-Faced Figure
Two various African Fetish figures. Standing male figure with nails; & basic flat faced figure with shells. Height 38 cm (tallest)
African Tribal Masks: Cameroon & East Africa (or) Cameroon & East African Tribal Masks
Camaroon origin, 91 cm high A tribal mask, timber and woven fibre and painted finish, East African origin, 91 cm high
Polychrome Cane Shield from African Tribe
An African tribal shield, made of cane, hide and polychrome pigments, 60 cm long
Grebo Style African Tribal Mask
A tribal mask in the Grebo style of carved wood, feathers and polychrome pigments, East African origin, 94 cm high
West African Tribal Mask, Early 20th Century
West African tribal mask, carved wood and fibre, early 20th century, 45 cm high
Double-Ended African Tribal Spear with Leaf-Shaped Blade
African tribal spear, double ended tribal spear with leaf shaped blade and wooden shaft, height 190 cm
African Head Sword-Cane with Jeweled Handle
An Edwardian black lacquered bamboo sword-stick with a triangular section blade and a carved horn African head handle studded with 'jewels', length 95 cm.
African Double Faced Tribal Mask, 20th Century
An African double faced tribal mask, carved wood and polychrome finish, early 20th century, 30 cm high. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne
Brass-wire African knobkerrie, 67 cm
An African knobkerrie, the single piece hardwood knob, with four panels of finely woven brass wire grips to shaft, length 67 cm.
Tribal Carved Wood Woman Figure, Mid 20th Century
An African tribal carved wood figure of a woman, mid 20th century, height 43 cm
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