A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Softwood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Softwood
Bronze ceremonial jug from Benin (late 19th - early 20th century)
Located in Oostende, BE
Bronze ceremonial jug from Benin (late 19th - early 20th century) with intricate details and bold animal motifs.
Bronze
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...
Hardwood
$12,213 / set
Selection of Authentic Kongo Knives
Located in Leuven , BE
The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into...
Metal
Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...
Wood
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Terracotta
$2,914Sale Price|20% Off
Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ammonite specimen, African in origin and mounted during the late Victorian period, circa 1890. A magnificent example of natural history, set upon a fine mahog...
Stone
Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Located in Leuven , BE
These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".
Wood
Bamileke People, Cameroon, Forged Knife with Carved Wooden Head
Located in Leuven , BE
Solid forged Bamileke short sword with a finely carved face on the top of the handle. Patina of use
Metal
Kuba People, DRC, Leather Whip with Turned Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautifully hand-crafted leather whip with turned handle.
Glass
Beaded Elephant Mask, Grassland People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Beaded elephant mask, Grassland people, Cameroon.
Glass
Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Lega people, DRC, two ceremonial bone hairpins from the Lega people in DRC.
Wood
Selection of Three Yaka/Suku Monocyclic Ceremonial Drinking Cups, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa...
Wood
Very Old Ngady Mwaash Headdress, Kuba People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
On the occasion of funerals, masked dancers perform a pantomime that highlights their origins and traditions. They pay tribute to the creation of their kingdom. Although a man wears ...
Wood
Dan People, Ivory Coast, Female Figure "Lu Me"
Located in Leuven , BE
In Dan society, sculptures of women are prestigious objects that reflect positively both on their owners' and their subjects' reputations. Among the most costly of Dan expressive for...
Wood
Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Lega People, DRC. Two ceremonial bone Hairpins from the Lega people in DRC.
Bone
Swedish Folk Art Root Basket, Sweden 19th century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Introducing a remarkable piece of history that transcends time - the exquisite Swedish 19th century root basket. Most likely made of birch root. Immerse yourself in the rich craftsma...
Birch
Hermes Riding Crop
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The...
Silver
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian. Hands and face are made ...
Lapis Lazuli
Collection of Ten Antique Carpet Balls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ten carpet balls crafted in stoneware, decorated and glazed in several different colors and designs including a white cue ball.
Stoneware
Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...
Bone, Wood
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion The smaller measures ...
Limestone
19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...
Fruitwood
19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand forged bear trap with extra-large pan, serrated jaws attached by rivets. Unique chain attachment opposite the pan toggle. From the patina and wear this one appears to have been "a found" piece from the early 19th or 18th century. Period: First half 19th century or 19th century Size: 9" jaws; overall 6" x 32" x 12" H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. antique hunting traps...
Iron
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Wood
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Wood
1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage carved and painted pine butcher's trade sign. Molded frame, insized text reading "Porkies Pen" pig in relief. 33" x 40" Period: First quarter of the 20th century or earlier ...
Wood
Moche Copper Bronze Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A large coper mask of a dignitary with almond shaped, inset shell eyes with pupils and a wide brim type crown. Attached at the brow line, a row of danglers is suspended, aligning the...
Copper
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H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Large Antique Berber Tuareg Silver Southern Cross Pendant Ethnic Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine Large Antique Berber or Tuareg Southern Cross Pendant This is a superb large fine old Berber silver talisman known as the Southern Cross...
Silver
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H 75.99 in W 37.8 in D 1.58 in
Spectacular Bamoun door, end of XIX°century from Sultan NJOYA Palace.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular Bamoun ( Cameroon)door end of XIX°century from Sultan NJOYA Palace. It would be the door to the sultan's bedroom. Very fine sculpting work with Royal attributes like the...
Wood
Stone Age Neolithical Stone Tool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine and large stone age tool from the Tenerian culture (5th - 3th millenium BC). This culture was discovered by the French archeologist M. Reygasse ...
Stone
Pair of African Bornzo Statues, Dating Back to the Early Twentieth Century
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of African bornzo statues, dating back to the early twentieth century. The statues represent a family: father, mother and the little son at her feet. The position of the head ...
Bronze
Grassland People, Cameroon, Ritual Palm Wine Vessels Collection
Located in Leuven , BE
Throughout the many Kingdoms in the Cameroon Grasslands region (Bamileke - Bamum - Tikar) employed a range of Regalia to assert their political, economic and religious power. Presented publicly in lavish displays of wealth and power, many court objects distinguished their elaborate bead embroidery. Of the many ritual items...
Glass
Ceremonial Palm Wine Vessel from the Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
Rulers throughout the many Kingdoms in the Cameroon Grassland region (Bamileke - Bamum - Tikar) employed a range of Regalia to assert their political, economic and religious power. P...
Glass
Ceremonial Palm Wine Vessel from the Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
Rulers throughout the many Kingdoms in the Cameroon Grassland region (Bamileke - Bamum - Tikar) employed a range of Regalia to assert their political, economic and religious power. P...
Glass
Beaded Palm Wine Vessel, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
Rulers throughout the many Kingdoms in the Cameroon Grassland region (Bamileke - Bamum - Tikar) employed a range of Regalia to assert their political, economic and religious power. Presented publicly in lavish displays of wealth and power, many court objects were distinguished by their elaborate bead embroidery. Of the many ritual items, calabashes are among the most important. These containers were used exclusively by the Fon (chief) to store palm wine...
Glass
Beaded Palm Wine Vessel Topped with Animal Figure
Located in Leuven , BE
Rulers throughout the many Kingdoms in the Cameroon Grassland region (Bamileke - Bamum - Tikar) employed a range of Regalia to assert their political, economic and religious power. P...
Glass
Yoruba People, Nigeria, Brass Dance Rattle for Ceremonial Dances
Located in Leuven , BE
Made of old yellow cast-alloy (brass/bronze), executed with ‘waste mould’ casting. Each features four faces and four bells. With good usage, patina and minor age damage.
Metal
Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Located in Leuven , BE
A multi-part process makes chevrons beads. They start with the making of the cane, then another colour glass is added, and then this is usually put into ...
Glass
Antique Chiwara Headress
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique Chiwara Headress, great condition. ca 1940s, details are all in original condition.
Hardwood