ITEM #:
40098
ETHNICITY:
Fang
ORIGIN:
Gabon
OKAK STYLE FANG RELIQUARY:
This exemplary Fang Reliquary Figure, rooted in the southern soils of Mbini or the Valley of Utamb oni, manifests the masterful craftsmanship of The Okak, also known as Fang Fang. -
ITEM #:
40098
ETHNICITY:
Fang
ORIGIN:
Gabon
OKAK STYLE FANG RELIQUARY:
This exemplary Fang Reliquary Figure, rooted in the southern soils of Mbini or the Valley of Utamb oni, manifests the masterful craftsmanship of The Okak, also known as Fang Fang.
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ITEM #:
3591
ETHNICITY:
Ogoni
ORIGIN:
Eastern Niger Delta
OGONI ELU MASK:
The Ogoni Eli mask was used to narrate tales of lore with its iconic hinged jaw that rattles with motion. -
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 #:
2801
ETHNICITY:
Mumuye
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
MUMUYE LAGALAGANA RATTLE:
This Makonde harp, or 5-string zither, comes from Tanzania. -
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 #:
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. -
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.
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ITEM #:
55024
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA KIFWEBE MASK:
The very existence of the Luba Kifwebe Mask is a testament to the thriving Luba Kingdom, an empire known for its intricate governance, trade eminence, and spiritual prowess dating back to the 1500s. -
ITEM #:
40081
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA LUKWAKONGO MASK:
This Lega Lukwakongo mask is part of the one of the five Bwami initiation objects subtypes, (divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form) the others are: kayamba, idiom, muminia and lukungu. -
ITEM #:
5560
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA IDIMU MASK:
A fine old Lega Idimu mask from teh Jean-Pierre Hallet Estate Collection.
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ITEM #:
55028
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA MWISI GWA SO'O MASK:
This mask is a masterclass in symbolism, its striking features depicting the dual essence of the chimpanzee-human spirit. -
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 #:
2408
ETHNICITY:
Dogon
ORIGIN:
Mali
DOGON NOMMO FIGURE:
At the heart of Dogon mythology lies the enigmatic figure of the Nommo—mystical beings who were both male and female, embodying the essence of the universe.. -
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 #:
40082
ETHNICITY:
Various
ORIGIN:
West Africa
BAMILEKE KUOSI SOCIETY ELEPHANT MASK:
These bracelets weren't just accessories; they were treasured forms of currency, precious dowry offerings, and symbols of power and prestige. -
ITEM #:
55029
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
BAULE KPWAN MASK:
Echoing the face of many Baule statuettes, the Baule Kpwan mask is often embellished with jewels and hair styled in a traditional pageboy coiffure.
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ITEM #:
55030
ETHNICITY:
Bassa
ORIGIN:
Liberia
BASSA MASK:
The Geh-naw makes its presence felt in moments of profound community significance—ushering young boys back into the fold after their pivotal initiation into the Poro society, marking festive holidays, and paying tribute to esteemed guests. -
ITEM #:
4021
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
BAMANA KORE MASK:
Authentic Bamana Kore Mask—an emblem of enlightenment and tradition. Heralding from the highest societies of Bamana initiation, this mask symbolizes the mystic union with divine power enveloped in a cycle of reincarnation. -
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.
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ITEM #:
55040
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
SEGOU-KOUTIALA REGION BAMANA CHIWARA:
This sculpture, steeped in the Chi Wara masquerades’ legacy and still celebrated today in Bamana rural traditions, boasts a lineage from the ‘Master of Antelopes’.
