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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
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...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood
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...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Softwood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Verdite Shona Sculpture (28.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Large Green Verdite Shona-style Sculpture of a mother and child. Shona artists are masters of the bust sculpture. This large piece is typical of the Sub-Saharan Shona style. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Other
$862 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$12,433 / set
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Beaded Elephant Mask, Grassland People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Beaded elephant mask, Grassland people, Cameroon.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A traditional Ashanti Chief’s velvet and giltwood Leopard crown
Ghana, early 20th century
Diam. 17 cm (crown)
H. 27 cm (incl. stand)
Provenance:
Pri...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Bone
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.".
Category
1940s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Kuba People, DRC, Leather Whip with Turned Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautifully hand-crafted leather whip with turned handle.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Antiquities
Materials
Glass
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