African Folk Art

A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects...

Finely woven of wool and linen, this large, ancient, museum level Coptic textile depicts figures derived from classical antiquity, some playing musical ...

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to feet Democratic Republic of Congo 19th Century Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high The ...

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face ...

African Art by Kongolo Relief in Brass, 1979 Kongolo , African Art Relief in brass Signed and dated 1979 Measurement is 72.5 cm high. 41.5 cm wide and the depth is 3.5 cm.         

A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three...

This Late Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian carved wood ear, once part of a mummy mask, stands as a poignant testament to ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs. Dating back over 250...

African Ethiopian painting imported to Italy by a diplomat during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia, in the late 1930s. This tribal folk art painting depicts a battle scene and the canvas is mounted on a parallelogram-shaped frame. It is a large battle painting...

20th century East African grain bowls with handles pair (two pieces in set). From left to right A) 10.5" height x 10" diameter B) 8.5" height x 9" diameter.

This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask, dating to the late 20th century. Superb decorative appeal, with a delightfully naive ...

Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug.Vintage authentic tribal Moroccan Berber rug from the Middle Atlas mountains. Monochromatic red ethnic African rug wi...

Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Strong angular cubist mask wit...

A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.

Back aprons (negbe, pl. egbe) such as these were particularly popular among upper-class Mangbetu women at the turn of the 20th century. This distinctive kidney-shaped ornament pad wa...

19th Century Somali Gashan Shield – East Africa Hand-Worked Hide with Raised Central Boss A striking and authentic 19th century Somali Gashan shield from Somalia, showcasing a rare...

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with wonderful patina. The leather shield...

This wooden male statue, of the Yanzi people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is carved in wood with traces of ‘Tukula’ pigment, characteristically elongated and stylised feature...

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

Amazing Bi-Color fruit shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa Weight: 34.60 Carats Dimension: 3 x 1.8 x 0.8 Cm Origin: Africa Color: Red & Green Shape: Carving Quality: ...

Antique handcrafted large Moroccan Moorish polychrome decorative ceramic bowl from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Antique ceramic handcrafted bowl...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...

Stunning 37.10 Carats Bi-Color Fish Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving. Weight: 37.10 Carats Dimension: 2.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 Cm Origin: Africa Color: Red & Green Shape: Carving Quality: AA...

46.55 Carat Stunning Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 46.55 Carats Dimension: 3.3 x ...

Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving From Africa WEIGHT: 24.10 Carat DIMENSIONS: 2.1 x 1.8 x 0.7 Cm ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa TR...

Incredible Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline Drilled Craving From Africa WEIGHT: 31.00 Carat DIMENSIONS: 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.6 Cm ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa Color : Pink and Green TREATMENT...

Glamorous Rubellite Tourmaline Drilled Craving From Africa Weight : 13.70 Carats Dimensions : 2.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 Cm Origin : Madagascar Africa Clarity : SI Color: Pink The rubel...

67.05 carat gorgeous tri-color tourmaline drilled carving from Africa Weight: 67.05 Carats Dimension: 3.5 x 2.4 x 0.8 Cm Origin: Africa Color: Red Pink and Green Shape: Carving Quali...

51.05 carat incredible natural loose bicolor tourmaline carving from Africa Weight: 51.05 Carats Dimension: 2.8 x 2.8 x 0.8 Cm Origin: Africa Co...

76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline carving gemstone From Africa Weight: 76.80 Carats Dimension: 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.7 Cm Origin: Africa C...

Woven with the exclusive use of recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, this represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this ...

A very old wooden make-up box Circa: early 20th century Origin: DR Congo from the Kuba tribe Material: wood, Condition of item: age appropriate w...

A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The dolls are made in secret by the maternal grandmother of ...

A Senufo staff depicting a seated woman. It is important that the quality and authenticity of tribal art should be equal to the quality and authenticity of the modern art it is displ...

Mbuti Ituri (Congo) traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth. +/- 1920 These cloths we're made from the inside of the bark of the Ficus latex tree. After been prepared and dryed, ...

This African piece was made by the oromo igbo people of ethiopia It is a gourd with weaved fiber and metal covering it with intricate design and patterns It has a lid with it which is usually not found It definately has age but not sure of its exact year This vessel is a lovely african artifact...

A wonderful hand carved wood zoomorphic Aries ram mask made by the Baule tribes people of the Ivory Coast. These mask symbolize strength, power/male aggression, and fertility and ar...

African Dongon Tribal mask. Mali.

B/874/1 - Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for Wall hanging or table - An IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa !

A beautiful example of a Dogon, hardwood grain door still equipped with its lock and engraved with a sober decoration in connection with the Dogon cosmogony. Beginning of the 20th ce...

African raffia vest, old but in excellent condition: ready to use, sewing the two sides with a few stitches. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing activities. ref. O/3041

Naive Ethiopian Genre painting, 1970s oil on canvas with Ge'ez language inscriptions.

Strong Dan Guere or We mask with projecting coffee bean shaped eyes, from the Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Used with ear...

The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals in West Africa. It is identifiable by its horns, which range from three to eight. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara, live in Mali...

19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa A wonderfully carved abstract pipe from the Zulu people of South Africa. It measures 5.5 high as mounted on the custom metal base, ...

On offer is a Kuba Bwoom helmet mask from the Kuba Kingdom (Democratic Republic of the Congo), specifically featuring a heavily stylized ceremonial royal coiffure. In Kuba royal mas...

20th Century bark cloth painting, Mbuti people, Ituri Forest, D. R. Congo A wonderful barkcloth from the Mbuti people in the Ituri forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of the ...

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda A wonderfully graphic miniature presentation tray for gifts, this one rectangular with rounded edges. Ex. pr...

Mengistu Haile Mariam and other Generals looking at the celebrators oil on canvas painting, 90 x 190 cm with Ge'ez language inscriptions.

A Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool clasp, with a pair of copal amber center stones. Morocco, early 20th Century. Green and blue amazonite, turquoise, red cor...

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture....

A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.

Ashanti footstool, Ghana West-Africa Handcut and handcarved Fine condtion Period: probably post 1945

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances. This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging. Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep Kota Reliquary...

Incredible old and large African mask in oble wood circa 1900.

Incredible old African mask in noble wood hand craved and hand painted circa 1900.

Incredible African mask in noble wood (Ébano) hand carved circa 1900.

incredible Old African mask in noble wood hand craved and painted circa 1900.

Incredible old African Mask in noble wood and metal circa 1900

Incredible Old African mask in noble wood circa 1900. Hand carved.

Incredible African comb in noble wood circa 1900.