Early to mid 20th century. Wood. Cm. 27,7 high x (10.90″); Grams 127,90 (4.51 oz). A fine Ibeji with a domed cap, standing on an almost square base, big feet, the hands resting flat against the thighs, a bracelet on each wrist, tapering protruding belly, small breasts, an oval head with...
Wood, paint. The mask is cm. 49,0 high xcm. 44,0 width x cm 41,0 depth (19.29" x 17.32" x 16.14"); grams 4.418,0 (9.74 oz.). Through a system of threads, the figures above the mask move like puppets. Gelede The Gelede spectacle of the Yoruba is a public display by colorful masks which...
Iron, cm. 67,0 high (26.38"). Grams 2.565,0 (90.48 oz.). The Mumuye figures tend to be elongated ranging in size from 20 to 160 cm. The legs are usually angular, and ribbon-like arms wrap around the torso with elbows clearly marked. The Mumuye occasionally used their figures for divination and healing, as did...
Heavy hardwood cm. 37,0 high x cm. 19,0 width (14.56" x 7.48"). gr. 741,7 (26.16 oz.). Kpelie masks are usually oval in shape with arched crescent shaped eyebrows over narrow slit eyes. The small mouth opens below a slender nose. Scarification marks add to presentation of what is considered beautiful to the...
Mid 20th century. Wood, cm. 72,0 high (28.35"). The figure is mounted on a black iron stand which is included in the sale. Good condition. The Moba are based in the north of Togo, on the border with Burkina Faso. They are known for their strong minimalist, abstract Tchitchiri figures. The Tchitcheri can...
Mid 20th century. Bronze; lost wax. Cm. 24,8 high x 12,9 width (9.76″ x 5.08″); grams 548,3 (19.34 oz.). The metal stud that held the right arm nailed to the cross has come off (see photos n. 2). Apart from that, the crucifix is in perfect condition. m20
1970′. Cm. 12,3 width x 6,5 high (4.84 x 2.56″); Gr. 100,7 (3.55 oz.). Gan pieces in aluminium are quite rare. For more information and similar examples, “Bronzes gan – la spirale du serpent”, by Bertrand Goy and Maine Durieu, Editions Sépia – 2005, provides a close analysis of the Gan Bronzes,...
Mid 20th century. Bronze cm. 30,0 high x cm. 12,7 width (11.81" x 5.00"). gr. 642,3 (22.66 oz.). Kpelie masks are usually oval in shape with arched crescent shaped eyebrows over narrow slit eyes. The small mouth opens below a slender nose. Scarification marks add to presentation of what is considered beautiful to the...
Bronze. The female figure is cm. 35,0 high; the male figure is cm. 31,7 high. Grams 1348,0. Headed by the Oluwo (chief priest), the Yoruba Ogboni (meaning 'cult of old age') is a society of respected elderly men and women responsible for the management and wellbeing of their community through the...
20th century. Carved wood, multiple layers of multi-colored trade glass beads, leather amulets, cowrie shells. Cm. 22,5 high (8.86"); grams 552,8 (19.5 oz.). In Cameroon, when a young Fali man becomes betrothed, he makes a doll (ham pilu) fro m wood and decorates it with hair, beads, and other small amulets. He...
