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African — Tribal

Lots 193—288 Found 1,275

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A Fine Baule Sculpture, c. early 20th century, of wood in female form, decorated with remnant polychrome pigments, 113 x 28 cm
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A rare West African terracotta sculpture, in esoteric female form with elongated neck, 99 x 33 cm
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African 200 year old rain mask
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An African carved elephant ivory tusk. Carved in the form of a vase with a woman's coiffured head supporting an elephant in…
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An African ivory carving in the form of a village woman carrying a basket of goods on her head, holding a small hoe in hand and…
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Three Ashanti Oyk'me orator's Staffs, of wood and gold leaf, in classic sectioned form, with animal and human motifs at…
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A carved wooden Yaoure mask, early to mid 20th century, ivory coast, Africa. overall height 51 cm
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A ceremonial African mask by the Kete People of the People's Republic of the Congo, early 20th century, 51 cm high
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Four West African Slingshots, carved and painted wood of various forms, each retains paper label to base (4), tallest height 19…
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Two Fon wrought iron altar Staffs, Benin or Nigeria, the circular top with sheet metal cut out figures supported on a spike (2)…
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Eight African spears, six with slender lenticular blades, one with broad blade, and one with tapering square section head, 140…
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An early headrest, carved wood with faint remains of painted finish, Shona tribe, Zimbabwe/Mozambique, 19th century, 13 cm high…
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A 19th century African iron Songe axe, probably Ngongo tribe, Congo. Wooden handle sheathed in copper. Four heads in the iron…
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A rare long bladed Masai warrior lion Killer spear, c1880, the blade edged on both sides with central ridge. The other end with…
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Hemba Figure. Superb abstract male figure standing on a circular base slightly bent legs and tubular torso, the ovoid head with…
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A 19th century African boundary marking male God figure. Discovered on the edge of a village in the Congo. Comes with stand.…
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A 19th century African boundary marking female God figure. Discovered on the edge of a village in the Congo. Comes with stand.…
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An African carved wood tribal mask, early to mid 20th century, on metal stand, mask 27 cm x 23 cm
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A Ghanaian carved wood and lacquered Ashanti doll, of typical form on a metal base, height 36 cm
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African Beaded Buffalo Sculpture. white, black and brown beads on wire boday, height 59 cm length 110 cm. Provenance: The…
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An ivory coast wood Heddle pulley, Guro people, mid 20th century, carved as the bust of a woman, with a pulley below. 23 cm…
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An African Mumuye male figure, sculptured wood, 36 cm high
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A Royal Bamum tribal mask from Cameroon Grasslands. Height 39 cm. Width 22 cm (not including stand).
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Ivory Carved Group of Four African Busts one signed Asabohi, each on wooden plinth (tallest height 15 cm inc plinth) (1148,1151…
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Classic old Dan female mask, with a serene expression, worn patina, carved in the classic Dan style with almost closed eyes and…
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Yoruba mask, with metal staples, elaborate coiffure, A/F. Nigeria, Africa. Height 35 cm
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Yoruba male twin figure, Nigeria, early 20th century with Antiquity beads, Depicted standing upright with linear scarifications…
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18th century middle Passage Slave Shackle, likely West African manufacturer. Hand wrought iron construction with 'Punched'…
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An African ivory tusk end, the bust of a lady
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A Dogon mask, Mali. Depicting an antelope. Kanaga masks are worn at dama rituals that are performed to usher the spirits of…
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An African tribal zebra skin-covered drum, circular with tapering sides on three wooden feet, a pair of carrying handles to the…
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A large carved African wooden vessel, with a male and female figure to each side, purchased by Morley in Sierra Leone in the…
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A vintage Kenyan Maasai tribal shield, wood, leather and natural black and red pigments on hide. Wooden frame, stretcher and…
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A Western Songye kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This female kifwebe mask is carved from a single piece of wood…
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Carved African ivory figure, intricate carved African tree of life figures and faces, height 20 cm
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African carved ivory bust of a woman on wooden base. Ivory is. Height 18 cm
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A carved African ivory glove box, circa 1930's, each panel carved in relief with depictions of African, animal wildlife scenes.…
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Baule Tribe Mouse Oracle (Gbekre), Divination bowl from ivory Coast. U sed for fortune telling, the physical apparatus of the…
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Two (2) clubs. Unknown source area, probably African. One with pecked hand-grip and rhinoceros hide decoration, the other with…
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A fine West African ceramic vessel, of baked clay, the lid with projecting ancestor head, 62 x 49 cm
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Dan mask Libera, with oval face with pierced circular eyes and attached raffia embellished with cowrie shells, seeds and metal…
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An African Punu mask on stand, Gabon. Height of mask 32 cm (total height 51 cm including stand).
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Near Pair of West African Stools. white painted carved wood, one with pillow, nautical rope design (2), height 45 cm.…
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An African Dogon statue from Mali. Wooden carved male figure looking to the side, nice angular curve to body. Height 62 cm
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An African Akan Slingshot, sculptured wood, 20 cm high
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A Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with black and white pigment. Provenance: Dame Jenny…
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A pair of African figures and one other, a Makonde tribe fire god figure and a pair of Royal Family figures. The fire god…
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Three Kuba Raffia Velours cloth panels 66 x 32 cm each of typical complex geometric design, 19th/20th cent. Zaire. 66 x 32 cm &…
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An unusual African carved entrance door, decorated with tribesmen, animals and geometric patterns, 195 cm high, 98 cm wide
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Anthropology, 'Oceanic Art' by Anthony Jp Meyer, 'African Art' by Van Dyke, 'Oceania, Art Of The Pacific Islands In The…
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An African ivory tribal carving, early 20th century, 37 cm high
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Yoruba head Yoruba wooden carved bust with plaited coiffure and raised carved features. Natural pigments decorate face. Central…
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African ivory large vase
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An African (Niger) large ground loom woven textile, geometric wool weft patterned on cotton warps, c.1960. 256 cm x 150 cm
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A West African body ornament, the elephant hide strip embroidered with ivory buttons, 79 x 8 cm
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Three Ashanti Oyk'me orator's Staffs, of wood and gold leaf, in classic sectioned form, with animal motifs at terminals, Ghana,…
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A Bamileke beaded sculpture, c. Mid 20th century, of wood with polychrome glass beads, Cameroon, 72 x 21 cm
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Luba Figure. Carved wooden figure with arms resting gently to the breasts. The ovoid head with raised facial features and…
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A Ivory Coast Baule Kpan mask, fine detail and features, on stand. 19 x 40 cm
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A Bamana Ntomo mask, Mali. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara people use masks for a multitude of occasions such as weddings…
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A mid 20th century African ivory bead necklace; with hand carved clasp 36 cm long
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African Maasai war shield, lenticular form with hide-bound border and fur attachments and wood grip to rear, original pigmented…
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A Yoruba figure, the standing female figure with articulated arms and black painted adornment to the body. Provenance: Dougal…
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A mask, West Africa (early twentieth century), carved wood, nails, mud, resin, animal hide, string and feathers, 27 cm high.…
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Songye Bwandi Kifwebe mask Kenya, the large decorative mask with hooded downcast eyes and large central fin. Painted in bands…
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Chokwe mask Angola, oval shape with pierced almond shaped eyes, open mouth barring teeth, scarification to checks and forehead.…
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An African (ivory coast) red painted and carved ceremonial mask on stand. Height 40 cm (total height 51 cm including stand).
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A carved wooden Dan mask, mid 20th century, ivory coast, Africa, with woven raffia hair and inset teeth. overall height 30 cm
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A Shona stone carving of an owl signed 'Sonja Merar' (?) dated 1989. Height 26 cm
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A clay head, possibly Nigeria, depicted wearing headress, possibly Nok peoples, 31 cm high
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Wooden door, Dogon tribe, Central Plateau Mali
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An African carved hardwood figure of a standing hippopotamus, length 50 cm, height 27.5 cm.
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Two Fon wrought iron altar Staffs, Benin or Nigeria, the circular top with sheet metal cut out figures supported on a spike (2)…
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A ornately carved Ivory tusk with African figures and animals in floral relief
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19th century Zanzibar hide shield. Conical buckler of cured hide with brass rivets attaching hand grip. Diameter 26 cm
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Chokwe mask with raised facial features and elaborately woven coiffure, scarification under eyes and on cheeks, dark rich…
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An African tribal vessel with figurative carving, ivory, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high
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A Dan, anthropomorphic ceremonial '?po?' spoon, with carved legs, Ivory Coast, Africa, 19th century, 66 cm high
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A fighting axe and two throwing spears, decorated wood and steel, Zulu tribe, South Africa, late 19th century, (3 items), 50 cm…
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A Kuba ceremonial mask, carved wood, shell, glass beads, metal, fibre and hair, with remains of polychrome finish, South…
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19th century African wooden four legged stool. Height 30 cm. Diameter 37 cm.
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Superb Songye mask rectangular hollowed mask with raised arch plate, shaped median ridge running to the back of head,…
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Dagari figure standing figure with broad shoulders arms to the side, ovoid head with raised facial features and encrusted…
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An antique Benin African bronze mask, the hair detailed in a criss-cross engraved pattern, scarification engraved detail to the…
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A Superb Yoruba Beaded Tunic, of polychrome glass bead embroidered textile, 234 x 80 cm
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African carved ivory tusk. Deeply carved warrior faces & figures. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 63 cm. Weight…
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African Wood Ibex Carving. with an acrylic stand, in abstract style, some wear (A/F), height 120 cm. Provenance: The Estate of…
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An African Baule figure, sculptured wood, 18.5 cm high
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Three antique African carved ivory tusks each with carved figures in village scenes, including largest in a crocodile form,…
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Two Yoruba Belts, polychrome beaded cloth strips, one in the form of a snake, the other with raised tribal motifs, shell…
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A pair of carved African ivory tusks, purchased in Zimbabwe 1970 a carved procession of elephants and a crocodile, each on a…
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i) A carved African ivory bust, depicting a tribal elder. Height 20 cm. Ii) A pair of carved ivory mantle vases, depicting fish…
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Benin (African) bronze cat statue, with a good character face and raised spot decoration Height 43 cm approx
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Djimini tribal mask with antelope horns and bird totem, carved wood, Ivory Coast, Africa, 40 cm high
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Chi Wara headress carved wood, metal, fibre and hair Bamana tribe, Mali, 96 cm high
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A Nigerian Yoruba carved wood ibeji female figure, standing, with metal ring bracelets stacked on forearms and ankles, remnant…