African Carved Figure with Expressive Face and Object
Old carved figure. Probably African. Finely carved with expressive face and holding something in his hands. Old UK collection, height 40 cm
Senufo Tribal Mask with Stem-like Headwear
A West African Senufo tribal mask, 20th century, Ivory Coast, in timber and of highly stylised form, with a prominent brow, tapering to a pointed chin and having distinctive stem like headwear; with a display stand. Height 79 cm.
Vintage Leather African Antelope Figure
Vintage leather figure of an African antelope, approx 52 cm high, 48 cm long
Carved stone elephant figure on stone base, possibly African, carved stone standing free form elephant figure, on fitted sandstone base, height 27 cm
Tribal Artefacts: Masks, Figurines, and Carvings
A group of seven African and Papuan tribal artefacts, masks and figurative pieces, woven or traditionally carved from timber or nut, some with shell embellishments and paint. Heights: 50 cm, 37 cm, 28 cm and various shapes and sizes
Elaborate African Tribal Mask with Fibre Headdress
An African tribal mask, with elaborate fibre headdress, paint effects to face. 20 cm x 26 cm.
African Artifacts: Thumb Ring, Cross, Spoon, and Disk
An African archers ivory thumb ring, a Coptic cross, an ivory spoon, and a tortoise shell Disk
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
Double-Ended African Tribal Spear, 190cm Height
African tribal spear, double ended tribal spear with leaf shaped blade and wooden shaft, height 190 cm
Galoa Gabon Wood Mask with Coloured Pigment Traces
An old African Galoa Gabon wood tribal mask, with traces of original coloured pigment, open eyes and mouth with teeth. Length 33 cm
African Ivory Portrait Bust by Ndala
An African ivory carved portrait bust of a young woman, her hair in four elevated plaits, signed verso - Ndala, raised on hardwood plinth. Height 20 cm
Antique African cast brass casket with Arabesque motif, height 8 cm, length 16.5, depth 8.5 cm
19th Century Tibetan Carved Wood Monk
A young Tibetan seated monk carved wood with traces of gilt, 19th century. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 16 cm, width 8 cm
West African Totem: Earth-Toned Timber, 166 cm Height
A West African totem, timber with earth colours, height 166 cm
Mid 20th Century African Ivory Bangles
Three mid 20th century African ivory bangles 7.5 cm dia approx
Senufo Tribal Mask on Metal Stand
A ceremonial mask, carved wood on later metal stand, Senufo tribe, African origin, 34 cm high
West African Crocodile Fetish Sculpture
A tribal fetish sculpture in the form of a crocodile, carved wood and metal nails with fibre, West African origin, 42 cm long
West African Tribal Mask: Carved and Painted Wood (24cm)
A tribal mask, carved and painted wood, West African, early 20th century, 24 cm high
West African Scarified Female Figure
A West African carved wood female figure, with hands clasped to abdomen, high domed and braided coiffure, tribal scarification to back and sternum, height 49 cm.
Mkonde Walking Stick with Figure and Snake Carvings
An African Mkonde carved walking stick, with figure and snake carved to the shaft. Length 97 cm
African Ivory Bust of Young Woman with Elaborate Coiffure
An old African solid carved ivory bust of a young woman, traditional elaborate coiffure. Height 14.5 cm.
African Carved Stool with Tall Stem and Swollen Foot
An African carved stool with oval dished top raised on a tall stem and swollen foot, height 40 cm
African Woman Carved Whale Tooth Figure
Carved whale tooth figure, of an African woman, 10.5 cm high
North African Wooden Headrest with Decorative Detail
A North African wooden headrest, some decorative detail to the rest. 6 x 21 cm
"Charging Buffalo" by Stuart Knoza
African carved bone figure group of four charging water buffalo. Signed, Stuart Knoza. 15 cm wide, 6.5 cm tall
Senufo Ivory Coast Tribal Mask with Bird Surmount
A vintage Senufo Ivory Coast African tribal mask, decorated with red and white pigments, carved with bird surmount, height 59 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies…
African carved wood 'Colonial' figure, carved wood figure, possibly of a policeman's head, height 28 cm
Gabon Fang Tribe Wood Reliquary Head with Stand
An African Gabon Fang tribe carved wood reliquary head, raised on a columnar neck and with tripartite flattened coiffure. With stand, height 34 cm
Chokwe Sacred Mask with Fibre Hair
An African Chokwe sacred wooden mask, pronounced facial features, decorative scarification and fibre hair.
African Sword and Knife Set
African sword and knife (2) Tuareg sword and scabbard with two leather and metal hoops for attachment. Collected from Kano, Nigeria. Together with a Falani, Tibbu dagger with leather handle and sheath. Northern Nigeria, Africa. Length 88 cm. Width 11.5 cm…
Ebony Fisherman Sculpture
An African heavy carved ebony hardwood sculpture of a fisherman, the traditional tribesman with catch. Height 75 cm
Benalualua Kneeling Female Wooden Figure
A 19th century African wooden figure female Benalualua kneeling figure. Coiffure down the back
Punu Spirit Mask with Scarification and White Pigment
An African Gabon tribal Punu spirit mask, with pronounced facial features, scarification to forehead, high stylised coiffure and white pigment to face. 17 x 33 cm.
African Ivory Busts: Man and Woman
A pair of small African carved ivory busts, of a traditional man and woman, he with a tall hat, she with her head held high. Height of each 12 cm
African Carved Wooden Comb with Head Finial and Stand
African carved wooden comb, with head finial and incised decoration, set on stand, height 18 cm and 19 cm (including stand)
African Hardwood Knobkerrie Throwing Club with Skin Grip
An old African hardwood knobkerrie long throwing club, the traditional ball head on a mildly tapered shaft with a section of bound skin grip. Length 77 cm.
Bobo Carved Wooden Animal with Metal Ring and Woven Base
Unusual African carved wooden animal figure with metal ring features and rounded woven base, possibly Bobo, Burkina Faso 46 cm high
African Ivory Bust with Bowl
An old African carved ivory bust, the young woman with bowl supported to her head. Height 14.2 cm
Ceremonial Procession on Fabric
Gouache on fabric a procession of decorated horses and elephants, India, 20th century, the elephants and horses facing forward and festooned in ceremonial attire, with ribbons and tassels and large elaborate blankets, painted border, framed and glazed,…
Qing Dynasty Lotus Feet Shoes
A pair of Chinese shoes for bound feet, using recycled fabric and hand stitched, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, the back open to give some relief to the the wearer, note, the feet were referred to as lotus feet and the desired length was the same as a…
Mock Colonial West African Ladles (37cm)
A pair of West African ladles, in mock colonial form, West Africa, length 37 cm
Verdite Bust by Freeman Sithole
Sithole, Freeman (b, 1960). Zimbabwean school. A fine naturalistic carved bust of an African man in richly marbled green and amber verdite stone; signed to the lower part of the figure and mounted upon a timber base. Height 30.5 cm
African Horned Mask - Antique Carved Beauty
Antique African heavily carved horned mask, approx 45 x 23 cm
Turkana Headrest from Michael Green Collection
Turkana headrest, circa 1950s. 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 journeys…
African Ivory Vase: Birds and Flowers, 20th Century
An antique carved ivory vase with birds and flowers, African origin, early 20th century, 23 cm high
East African Reliquary Guardian Sculpture
Reliquary guardian sculpture, carved wood, woven cane, hair, shell, bead and fibre with painted finish, East African origin, 40 cm high
West African Tribal Statue: Raised Hands
A tribal statue of a man with raised hands, carved wood, West African origin, 104 cm high
African Tribal Axe - Wood and Metal Carving
A tribal axe, carved wood and wrought metal, African origin, 19th/20th century, 49 cm long
African Fertility Doll: Carved Wood and Bone
An African fertility doll, carved wood, hair and bone, 20th century, 38 cm high
Oversized African Helmet Mask with Raffia Crown Ring
A large old African helmet mask with oversize features and raffia ring fixed to the crown, height 39 cm.
African Wooden Tribal Mask with Skin-Art Details
African tribal mask, carved with facial features (skin-art) details, wooden, Africa
Yaure Bird Mask from Ivory Coast
An African Ivory Coast Yaure tribal mask, with a bird crest, height 53.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
Tin Plate African-American Articulated Figure
A 19th century tin plate articulated African/American male figure, blue jacket, red trousers, spats and a yellow wide brimmed hat, height 25.5 cm (on wood block stand).
Ivorian Wood Carving: Father and Child
African carved male with child. Dense wood carving, undecorated. Ivory Coast. Height 104 cm
West African Shell Mask
West African dance mask. Carved wood with shell. Plaited cord & fabric head dress, with display stand. Height 33 cm (mask)
Zimbabwean Tonga Carved Stool
An African carved stool (tonga), Zimbabwe, circular dished top on complex angular base from a circular plinth, diameter 19.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies…
African Ivory Carved Tusk, 1950s - 35cm, 256g
1950's African ivory carved tusk, 35 cm high approx, 256gms
African Knobkerrie with Spherical Head - 79cm Long
An African knobkerrie, with long tapering shaft and spherical head. Length 79 cm
African Assegai Spear with Leaf Shaped Blade
An African Assegai thrusting spear, with slender leaf shaped blade on a tapering wooden shaft with plaited wire socket fitting. Length 118 cm.
East African Decorated Mortar with Handle
East African mortar Hollowed bowl with protruding cylindrical handle. Blackened decoration. Length 33 cm. Width 18 cm
African Rosewood Cultural Mask - Wall Mountable (87cm)
A bone inlaid African rosewood cultural mask, length 87 cm wall mountable,
African Rosewood Carved Cultural Figure on Stand
Carved cultural figure on stand, HEIGHT58 cm early example carved from possibly rosewood, origin unknown but possibly African. Comes with a fitted stand, Condition- Good- Wear related to age, height 57 cm
African Horn and Leather Powder Flask (57 cm)
African powder flasks comprised of horn bound with leather. Length 57 cm
African Maasai Knife and Chieftain's Axe Set
An African Maasai tribe Seme knife and a Chieftan's axe, wood, leather, iron and steel, 53 cm, 33 cm length
Beaded African Tin Mask with Shells
Round African mask with inset beading, pressed tin and shells 36 x 31 cm
Ghanaian Hair Tassel Mask - 33 cm
An African mask, with carved visage and hair tassels, Ghana, Africa, length 33 cm
African Ivory Crocodile and Hippo Sculptures
An African carved ivory crocodile on stand along with an African carved ivory hippo (2)
African Seated Man Carving
A vintage African carved figure of a seated man holding his belly, approx 48 cm high
Swazi Headrest: Ebony & Copper from Michael Green Collection
An ebony and copper Swazi headrest Swaziland. 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…
African Headrest from Michael Green Collection
Headrest, Africa. 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 journeys through the…
Masai Bead Earrings on Stand from Michael Green Collection
Masai glass bead earrings, Kenya, mounted on stand. 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…
African Interest: 'The Pictorial edition of the life of David Livingstone' by J. Ewing Ritchie [London : James Sangster, 1876] 2 vols.; 'Mungo Park's Travels in Africa' [Edinburgh, 1881]; Emin Pasha and the Rebellion at the Equator' by Mountjoy-Jephson…
West African Fetish Sculpture
A fetish sculpture, carved wood with beads, shells and textile, West African origin, 59 cm high
West African Fetish Statue
A fetish statue, carved wood and copper with cloth, feather, and fibre, West African origin, 52 cm high
West African Fetish Sculpture
A fetish sculpture, carved wood, nails and fibre, West African origin, 30 cm high
North African Carved Wood Servery Bowl with Metal Decoration
An African servery bowl, carved wood with metal alloy decoration, North African origin, 17 cm high, 38 cm diameter
East African Zoomorphic Tribal Mask
A zoomorphic tribal mask, carved wood, shell and fibre, East African origin, 50 cm high
Senufo Carved Wood Milking Stool
A tribal milking stool of carved wood, Senufo tribe, African origin, 39 cm high
African Assegai Spear with Wooden Shaft and Leaf Blade
An African Assegai thrusting spear, with slender leaf shaped blade on a tapering wooden shaft with socket fitted spike end, length 202 cm.
African Copper-Wire Knobkerrie Club
An African knobkerrie club, the spherical end bound in tightly woven copper wire, length 58 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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