ITEM #:
55046
ETHNICITY:
Nyamwezi
ORIGIN:
Tanzania
NYAMWEZI ZITHER:
This Nyamwezi zither, or 5-string harp, comes from the largest ethnic groups in north-central Tanzania. -
ITEM #:
55046
ETHNICITY:
Nyamwezi
ORIGIN:
Tanzania
NYAMWEZI ZITHER:
This Nyamwezi zither, or 5-string harp, comes from the largest ethnic groups in north-central Tanzania.
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ITEM #:
40086
ETHNICITY:
Dan
ORIGIN:
Liberia
DAN LU ME FIGURE:
Discover the captivating world of the Dan lü me, the unique wooden portraits of the Dan people. -
ITEM #:
2510
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child. -
ITEM #:
55043
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
BAULE COLONIAL FIGURE:
An early, hand-carved and hand-painted colonial, wooden colonial figure in a formal suit and a jaunty pose by the Baule people of Ivory Coast. -
ITEM #:
2477
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child.
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ITEM #:
55037
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND:
A Yoruba Shango wand like this was carried by devotees at the annual festival of Shango and on other ritual occasions. On this fine, the subject is carved as a suppliant female devotee of Shango, the Yoruba thunder deity.
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ITEM #:
55042
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
BAULE COLONIAL FIGURE:
An early, hand-carved and hand-painted colonial, wooden colonial figure in a formal suit and a jaunty pose by the Baule people of Ivory Coast.
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ITEM #:
20095
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child.
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ITEM #:
55035
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
BAMANA JONYELENI FIGURE:
The Beledougou Chi Wara, (Bamako and parts of northwestern Mali), is a "horizontal" headdress used in agricultural ceremonies. -
ITEM #: 55034 ETHNICITY: Mambila ORIGIN: Nigeria, Cameroon SEATED DOGON FEMALE FIGURE: Mambila Tadep figures, more than just carved wood, they are homes for ancestral spirits. These spirits, the guardians of planting and harvest seasons, hold the key to the Mambila's abundant agricultural life.
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ITEM #: 4510 ETHNICITY: Dogon ORIGIN: Mali SEATED DOGON FEMALE FIGURE: A key figure is the seated Dogon female figure, representing the Primordial Couple, source of authority in their society supported by eight nommos.
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ITEM #:
3567
ETHNICITY:
Lulua
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of COngo
LULUA FERTILITY FIGURE:
The intricate markings that grace the Lulua Maternity Figure are not merely decorative; they unveil a story woven into every curve and line. -
ITEM #:
2534
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child.
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ITEM #:
5553
ETHNICITY:
Lulua
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of COngo
LULUA FERTILITY FIGURE:
The intricate markings that grace the Lulua Maternity Figure are not merely decorative; they unveil a story woven into every curve and line.
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ITEM #:
40099
ETHNICITY:
Toma
ORIGIN:
Guinea
TOMA FETILITY FIGURE:
The alluring Toma Fertility Figure, revered for its mystical ties to creation and life, this hand-carved wonder was once the sacred centerpiece of fertility rites. -
ITEM #:
3541
ETHNICITY:
Ewe
ORIGIN:
Ghana
EWE VENAVI FIGURE:
These Venavi dolls, treasured by the women who once owned them, were often kept hidden under mattresses, wrapping fertility's potent hope in quiet slumber.. -
ITEM #:
55023
ETHNICITY:
Zigua
ORIGIN:
Tanzania
ZIGUA INITIATION FIGURE:
Capture the spirit of the Zigua people in an exclusive and timeless piece that invites you to explore the rich tapestry of African artistry. -
ITEM #:
5570
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA SIGITI ANCESTOR FIGURE:
Explore the essence of Hemba tradition with the Hemba Singiti Ancestor Figure – an authentic, rare treasure that encapsulates the spiritual connection and artistic finesse of African heritage. -
ITEM #:
4514
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA SIGITI FIGURE:
This exquisite work of art reflects the venerated status of a bygone patriarch, symbolizing a bridge between eras and realms.
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ITEM #:
4099
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
BAULE COLONIAL FIGURE:
A wooden colonial figure in a formal suit and a jaunty pose by the Baule people of Ivory Coast
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ITEM #:
4098
ETHNICITY:
Akan
ORIGIN:
Ghana
AKAN COMMEMORATIVE HEAD:
A memorial portrait celebrating the legacy of an Akan leader from the vibrant regions of southern Ghana or southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. -
ITEM #:
2190
ETHNICITY:
Lobi
ORIGIN:
Burkina Faso
LOBI BATEBA PHUWE FIGURE:
The Lobi Bateba Phuwe figures are unique in their posture with arms straight down, a straight ahead gaze, and a grim expression. -
ITEM #: 5549 ETHNICITY: Tabwa ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo TABWA FIGURE: The Taabwa people, also known as Tabwa or Tarbwa, are a Bantu group sharing similarities with the Bemba people.
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ITEM #: 5505 ETHNICITY: Makonde ORIGIN: Tanzania MAKONDE FIGURE: This unique art form, encompassing household objects, figures, and masks, originated in the Makonde plateau.
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ITEM #: 4032 ETHNICITY: Bassa ORIGIN: Cameroon, Liberia BASSA FIGURE: The Bassa people are traditionally settled farmers who grow yam, cassava, eddoes and plantain. They are a lineage-linked independent clans who live in villages, each with a chief.
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ITEM #: 4035 ETHNICITY: Dogon ORIGIN: Mali DOGON NDULERI FIGURE: This Dogon Nduleri style nommo figure comes from the western side of the plateau.
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ITEM #:
5545
ETHNICITY:
Kongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
KONGO FIGURE:
A figure carved by the Kongo or BaKongo intended for protection. -
ITEM #:
3527
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YOMBE SHRINE FIGURE:
A figure carved by the Yombe intended for use on a shrine. -
ITEM #:
5548
ETHNICITY:
Teke
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
TEKE POWER FIGURE:
Teke artistic activities primarily involve the carving of figures that are infused with magical substances called Bonga. These powerful figures, also known as "fetishes" in the West, have different purposes and are owned by different individuals. -
ITEM #:
5547
ETHNICITY:
Ewe
ORIGIN:
Ghana
EWE VENAVI FIGURE:
These Ewe Venavi dolls serve multiple purposes, including protection after the loss of a twin, as well as being cherished children's toys.
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ITEM #:
5583
ETHNICITY:
Ngbandi
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
NGBANDI PROTECTIVE FIGURE:
Some of these Ngbandi protective figures even embody the Ngbirondo spirit and serve as protectors of the village. -
ITEM #:
55020
ETHNICITY:
Bambara
ORIGIN:
Mali
BAMBARA CHIWARA FEMALE:
The Chiwara headdresses were worn in dances at the beginning of the rainy season (or when a fallow field was re-seeded) to assure a good harvest.
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ITEM #:
55022
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA MATERNITY FIGURE:
Marvel at this intricate, old Luba Female Figure carving that embodies their reverence for motherhood and exquisite craftsmanship. -
ITEM #:
55021
ETHNICITY:
Kongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BAKONGO PFEMBE FIGURE
A Fine Kongo Maternity Figure (Pfemba)
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ITEM #:
55007
ETHNICITY:
Baga
ORIGIN:
Guinea
BAGA D'MBA FIGURE:
Baga figures, whether male or female, symbolize deities that held both positive and negative influences on the community's life. -
ITEM #:
55003
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
BAMANA MEREKUN MARIONETTE:
The Bamana Merekun Marionette type of puppet was used in shows organized under the auspices of the young villagers Ségou.
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ITEM #:
2710
ETHNICITY:
Zande
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
ZANDE WHISTLE:
This very rare Zande multi-purpose whistle is a prestige object, is used in communal hunting, but is most commonly used by ritual diviners, who use whistles to summon the spirits. -
ITEM #:
2719
ETHNICITY:
Senufo
ORIGIN:
Ivory Coast
SENUFO TUGUBELE FIGURE
An Exceptional Senufo Figure. -
ITEM #:
2713
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YOMBE DIVINERS SLIT DRUM
A Fine Yombe Diviners Slit Drum.
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ITEM #:
2713
ETHNICITY:
BaKongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BAKONGO NKISI FIGURE
A Fine Kongo Mayombe Maternity Icon (Pfemba)
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ITEM #:
5550
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Ivory Coast
BAULE SLINGSHOT HANDLE:
The artistry of the Baule carvers is evident in the detail of the carving, and the passion that went into decorating everyday items like this African slingshot handle.
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ITEM #:
4506
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
SUKU FETISH FIGURE
Lega Kalimbangoma figures were owned by a high-ranking Bwami, typically a Lutumbo lwa Kindo or Yananio. -
ITEM #: 2677 ETHNICITY: Bamana / Bambara ORIGIN: Mali BENIN WARRIOR FIGURE: Bamana Jo Nyeleni Figure.
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ITEM #:
2676
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YOMBE MATERNITY FIGURE:
A classic theme in Yombé art, this Yombe Maternity sculpture is an enduring Madonna icon of the Kongos and important part of their culture.
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ITEM #:
2676
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
NYAMWEZI ZITHER:
This Nyamwezi zither, or 5-string harp, comes from the largest ethnic groups in north-central Tanzania.
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ITEM #:
2447
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND:
A Shango dance wand like this was carried by devotees at the annual festival of Shango and on other ritual occasions. On this fine, the subject is carved as a suppliant female devotee of Shango, the Yoruba thunder deity.
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ITEM #:
2630
ETHNICITY:
Kwere
ORIGIN:
Tanzania
KWERE MWANA HITI DOLL
This superb old Kwere Mwana Hiti", (which translates to “wooden child” in Swahili), shows wonderful signs of age and use. These Mwana Hiti dolls were carved for young girls upon reaching puberty to teach them maternal instincts. -
ITEM #:
4505
ETHNICITY:
Mossi
ORIGIN:
Burkina Faso
MOSSI BIGA FERTILITY DOLL
African Fertility doll like this fine old Mossi Fertility doll, known as Biga (doll child), were often carved for female children. The belief was that the doll kindled maternal instincts in them. -
ITEM #:
5526
ETHNICITY:
Suku
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
SUKU FETISH FIGURE
This Suku fetish figure (as called in older literature) or power figure, is attributed to the Suku/Yaka people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. -
ITEM #:
2255
ETHNICITY:
Mossi
ORIGIN:
Burkina Faso
MOSSI BIGA FERTILITY DOLL
These Mossi Fertility dolls, known as Biga (doll child), were often carved for female children. The belief was that the doll kindled maternal instincts in them.
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ITEM #:
5567
ETHNICITY:
Fante
ORIGIN:
Ghana
FANTE MATERNITY FIGURE
A standing Fante female maternity figure carved out of light wood in quintessential Akan/Ashanti/Fante doll style and painted on light color. -
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ITEM #:
2489
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI TWIN SET:
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child.
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ITEM #:
2702
ETHNICITY:
Yaka
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YAKA M'BWOOLO FETISH FIGURE
A Yaka M'Bwoolo Fetish figure, used by diviners in the healing and protection rituals that they held, also used by families and vliages to ward off evil. -
ITEM #:
2619
ETHNICITY:
BaKongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BAKONGO NKISI FIGURE
BaKongo Nkisi serve many purposes, some are used in divination, many are used for healing, while others insure success in hunting, trade or sex.
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ITEM #:
5544
ETHNICITY:
Namji
ORIGIN:
Cameroon
NAMJI DOWAYO DOLL:
An old Namji Dowayo Doll from Cameroon. These Namji Dowayo, are fertility dolls , gifted to brides, and are belived to enhance the bride’s fertility. -
ITEM #:
3342
ETHNICITY:
Makonde.
ORIGIN:
Tanzania.
MAKONDE MATERNITY FIGURE:
Of a large, irregular, shaped head with Makonde trade mark facial scarifications, this female Makonde maternity figure is believed to represent the common female ancestor, the life-force of the early Makonde households of matrilineal kinship but headed by men.
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ITEM #:
5560
ETHNICITY:
Bena Lulua
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BENA LULUA FIGURE:
A Bena Lulua power figure, with a dual finial extension from the head, the hairstyle a departure from characteristic Lulua statuary, standing on two lumpy feet, heavy hips and full rounded buttocks, arms carved in openwork, hands resting on a protruding abdomen.
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ITEM #:
5564
ETHNICITY:
Toma
ORIGIN:
Guinea
TOMA LANDAI POST:
These posts relate to the often quite large, Toma masks, which represent the forest spirit known as Landai.
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ITEM #:
2680
ETHNICITY:
Bena Lulua
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BENA LULUA FIGURE:
A male Bena Lulua figure with a horn-surmounted domed head, a trance-like expression, a columnar neck, arms framing his body, thick, straight legs. The neck is adorned in interlocking low relief cicatrices, with random scarifications on the expansive forehead, face, and abdomen.
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ITEM #:
5698
ETHNICITY:
Idoma
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
IDOMA 'ALUSI' FIGURE:
The present figure depicting one such 'divine being', also known as 'Alusi', clearly belongs, on the grounds of its stylistic features, to the southern settlement area of the Ibo (Onitsha region): This specimen is impressively antiquated with a weathered patina. The coiffure is an icon pattern of threaded hair braid common among West Africans.
