ITEM DESCRIPTION: Tumba figure COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of CongoTRIBE: KongoDIMENSIONS: Approximately 6 1/2"Tall x 2 1/2" Wide x 1 3/4" Deep MATERIAL: Steatite (soapstone) OVERALL CONDIT

 

Large Micronesian Gable Mask 1953 Fresh from a Kailua Estate - First of Two Listed Really charming and unique masks from Yap Islands of Micronesia. These have great Mid-Century Charm. Although two are

 

Collected at Yirrkala in the 1960's this wooden and feather totem was purchased from Yirrkala Arts Centre. Constructed of a hardwood base painted with earth pigments and a small hole with resin with a

 

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Ethiopia Excellent Old East African/Ethiopian Afar Sword dagger The Danakil, also known as the Afar s, used to be in the habit

 

collectible Shetani Spirit `Tree` MAKONDE Tribal Art Sculpture from the early 1970`s South East Africa superb example hand carved from a single block of ebony wood in excellent condition crafted by a

 

TitleMambila or Mfunte Iron Currency AfricanType of ObjectCurrency, MoneyCountry of OriginCameroon, NigeriaPeopleMambila or MfunteMaterialsironApproximate Agemid 20th centuryDimensions23 inchesOverall

 

This male ancestral figure is carved from hardwood, and decorated in natural earth pigments. Shell eyes, fibre apron, pierced septum, and holes for attachments at either side of the head. Lug at the r

 

Samuel CollectionNo Reserve Fine Art AuctionsOverview: This is an original vintage or antique African wood carved lidded pot sculpture. Unsigned. Ceremonial or storage? Exact age and origin unknown. N

 

TitleMongo War Knife Iron Forged Blade AfricanType of Objectknife, weapon Country of OriginDemocratic Republic of CongoPeopleMongo MaterialsIron, woodApproximate AgeEarly to Mid 20th CenturyDimensions

 

A finely carved crocodile, a great lifelike specimen that is made from hardwood with round pearl shell eyes. In good condition, this piece was collected during WW2 by a pilot working in the Australian