A very intricately-made men's headdress from the Maasai people of Kenya. The headdress is made of plant fibers, painstakingly twisted into threads to resemble hair, on a base that looks to be made of

 

Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog: Pre-Columbian Art November 25, 1996 , 10 1/2 x 8 1/2", pb, about 130 pages 379 lots. With prices realized. Great Reference Book! See my other auctions for more Ethn

 

This is a fine 18thC Akan gold measuring weight. Ex European collection. Rare form. Has a refined lead addition too. This is sculpturally striking and larger than one would expect from the photo. At 6

 

Fieldtrip to Solomon Islands: UNIQUE NOSE PIECE FROM SAN CHRISTOBAL wow....shell length 6 cm// 2.5 inches made of: Tridacna shell Shipping: worldwide 24 US dollar (inside Europe 19 US dollar ) MAY I i

 

I'm completing my move to Europe and the best of my collection must go. This is an African mask which has been in the family for quite some time (I recently sold its twin, hoping to hang on to this on

 

I will be listing several Vintage African Artifacts over the next few days. Check out my other items! These are from an estate collection of a couple employeed by the state department. Travels took th

 

3 1/2" X 1 7/8" VINTAGE PAINTED ANIMAL SKIN AND REINFORCED BIRCH BARK DRUM STAMPED "INDIAN MADE". THE CHIEF PAINTING AND CITY DESIGNATION ARE IN POOR CONDITION BUT THE DRUM ITSELF IS IN NICE CONDITION

 

Excellent old Lime container Buffalo Horn Moluccan Indonesia Size: 19 cm // 7.5 inches shipping in Europe $ 18.-//worldwide 24.- MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-AR

 

A NORTH AFRICAN I BELIEVE WHAT IS CALLED EGYPTIAN CAIROWARE BOWL AND COVER WITH BRASS, BRONZE AND SILVER INLAID DECORATION, THE BOWL IS 18 CMS IN DIAMETER. 6 CMS DEEP. WITH POLISHED AND LAQUERED BRASS

 

I am no expert. I believe this to be a Bird Stone. It is 4 Inches Long. 1.75 inches Wide at it's Widest. Stands almost 1.5 Inches High. Hopefully the pics will help. If you have any questions just ask