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NUPE STOOL NIGERIA carved wood, comprising of eight legs, each subtly faceted, the circular seat with incised decoration(17.5cm tall)Footnote: Pro...

IGBO STOOL NIGERIA carved wood, standing on a elliptical base, with central ribbed support and dual outer supports, the seat slightly curved and w...

YORUBA MASK, GELEDE NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, with an elaborate headdress(41cm tall)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdo...

IGBO MASK NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, the oval face with open mouth exposing the teeth, bands of scarification running vertical to the pierce...

BENIN STYLE PICTORAL PANEL NIGERIA wood, carved in low relief, the Oba is seen seated to the right of the image receiving guests whilst protected ...

YORUBA OFFERING BOWL NIGERIA carved wood, the nude female figure shown kneeling on a round base, holding atop her head a deep bowl(59cm tall)Footn...

YORUBA STOOL NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, standing on a flat circular base, the support formed of two separate rows of figures shown in numero...

YORUBA CARYATID STOOL NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, standing on a flat base, the circular seat held by a support in the form of a nude female, ...

YORUBA POLE NIGERIA carved wood, cylindrical base, a series of four figures standing one atop another separated by horizontal platforms, the upper...

IGBO FIGURE, ALUSI NIGERIA carved wood, shown standing, the knees slightly bent, the hands held up towards the chest, palms turned upwards, the sh...

BAMOUN THRONE CAMEROON cast bronze, standing on a ring base, with a series of five supports in the form of two human figures atop one another and ...

BWA BUTTERLY MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, the spread wings decorated with a pair of concentric circles and semi-circles, triangle an...

BWA PLANK MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, the flattened circular face with prominent cylindrical mouth and circular eyes, beak-like nos...

BWA MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, the oval face mask hollow, with perforated eye holes split by a central nose running the full lengt...

GURUNSI MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, possessing a hybrid of zoomorphic and anthropomorphic qualities, a pair of high crests above a ...

KURUMBA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS, ADONÉ BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, traces of pigment, spotted, red and white horns at the base of the horns, ...

BAGA SNAKE GUINEA carved wood and pigment, standing on a cylindrical base, the body curving back before tapering into a triangular head, the front...

PRE 1920 PROVENANCE BAULE FIGURE IVORY COAST carved wood, standing on a circular base, the knees slightly bent, the torso with raised scarificatio...

DAN YACUBA FIGURE IVORY COAST carved wood, female, the face serene, with prominent cheekbones, recessed eyes and elaborate coiffure, the arms held...

NUPE POT NIGERIA terracotta, standing on a rounded base(31cm tall)Footnote: Provenance: Anthony Jack, United Kingdom ...[more]

BETE MASK IVORY COAST carved wood and metal, the protruding brow inset with brass tacks and with two ringed flanges below, the nose flaring outwar...

BENI MGUILD RUG MIDDLE ATLAS, MOROCCO the field in graduated reds with a small orange rectangular motif(224 x 165cm)Footnote: Provenance: Private ...

EWE CLOTH GHANA / TOGO cotton, multicoloured woven strips with figures, birds, combs and other patterns(270 x 130cm)Footnote: Provenance: Karun Th...

BAMANA HYENA MASK, SURUKU MALI carved wood, with domed forehead, geometric nose, open maw and upright ears, thick patination and wear commensurate...

BAMANA MASK MALI carved wood, the domed forehead with single crest above, the face deeply recessed with the square eyes parted by an angular ridge...

DAN MASK IVORY COAST / LIBERIA carved wood, with dome forehead receding into the perforated cut eyes, triangular nose and full lips, rich patina, ...

LEGA MASK DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, fibre and pigment, of oval form, the forehead above arched brows, the face recessed, two perfo...

LEGA PASSPORT MASK DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, of elongated form, with a central raised ridge at the brow flowing into the long nose...

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PUNU MASK GABON

PUNU MASK GABON carved wood and pigment, of a beautiful soft quality, the domed forehead with raised scarification, coffee bean eyes with slit per...

LELE FLUTE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, the female figure shown pregnant, holding her hands behind her back, with scarification to th...

FANG MABEA FIGURE GABON carved wood, the female figure shown with open mouth and incised coif, standing with her hands placed to the knees, the to...

MBUNDA MASK ANGOLA carved wood, the downturned mouth perforated, sitting below raised cheeks and broad eyes, also perforated, the brow broad and w...

TABWA ARTICULATED FIGURE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, beads and vegetal textile, shown standing on a block base, wearing a bark cloth...

LUGURU FIGURE TANZANIA carved wood, shown standing, with bulbous forehead, the eyes inset with white beads, the arms slightly bent, the hands rest...

CHOKWE SCEPTRE ANGOLA carved wood, the long shaft with multi faceted bulb head terminal, raised on a bespoke mount(50.5cm tall)Footnote: Provenanc...

KUBA-BUSHONGO KNIFE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO wood and forged iron, with anthropomorphic qualities, the blade with central rib, the form concav...

KUBA MINIATURE POWDER FLASK DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, of globular form, decorated with incised geometric patterns, the dual handle...

AZANDE SHIELD DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO .bound rattan with two central poles, the reverse with a wooden handle(134.5cm tall)Footnote: Provenanc...

POTO KNIFE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO iron and natural fibres, the blade with incised embellishments, bound to the wooden hilt with fibre bindin...

MAKONDE CRUCIFIX MOZAMBIQUE carved wood, the Christ figure shown on the cross, with arms outstretched and wearing a loin cloth tied at the waist, ...

KONGO CRUCIFIX, NKANGI KIDITU DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO cast brass, the Christ figure at the centre of the cross is depicted with African featu...

LUBA STYLE POT LID DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, depicting a mourning scene, two seated figures flank a deceased female laid on a wove...

CHOKWE THUMB PIANO, MBIRA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood and metal, the series of metal keys attached to a raised wood and iron rectangu...

PAIR OF CHOKWE COMBS ANGOLA carved wood, comprising; a Chokwe double headed comb with central carved face; a Chokwe comb with seated female finial...

PENDE STOOL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, sitting on a flat base with quad supports carved in the form of human faces, rounded seat, r...

CHOKWE THRONE ANGOLA carved wood and brass, the backrest with two figures bearing a hunted animal above an ancestor face, the ears topped with fur...

LOMBO MASK DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, the perforated eyes above high sweeping brows, rectangular open mouth, the ears formed of rai...

KONGO POWER FIGURE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, raised on a bespoke mount(19.3cm tall)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, Franc...

YOMBE MATERNITY FIGURE, PHEMBA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood, shown sitting crossed legged on an integral plinth, she cradles the infan...

JAMES AUGUSTUS GRANT'S WALKING STAFF EASTERN AFRICA, MID 19TH CENTURY carved wood, in the form of an East African staff, with long shaft and ball ...

TUTSI DANCE SHIELD RWANDA carved wood and pigment, of curved elliptical form with a central raised boss, decorated with incised and painted abstra...

MAASAI SHIELD KENYA buffalo hide, wood and pigment, wooden frame with a leather strap binding and central rib handle, decorated with red and black...

AMHARA SHIELD ETHIOPIA hide and pewter inlay, of classic conical form with incised detailing and loop handle to the reverse, decorative pewter inl...

SELECTION OF ZULU BEADWORK SOUTHERN AFRICA beads, metal and fibre string, a selection of Zulu beadwork presented on a bespoke wood and fabric back...

PAIR OF TOPOSA APRONS SOUTH SUDAN leather and beadwork, comprising of; one Toposa apron of rectangular form, with pointed tips, the beadwork stitc...

PAIR OF ZULU SHIELDS SOUTH AFRICA hide and wood, the first with black hair, of oval shape with two columns of small horizontal slits through which...

ZULU ASSEGAI SOUTH AFRICA wood, metal and hide, long shaft with carved ridges, section of hide below the iron spearhead(178cm long)Footnote: Prove...

SHONA DAGGER ZIMBABWE wood, steel and brass thread, the handle and sheath both with flaring terminals, central attachment loop for suspension, alm...

SHONA FORKED DAGGER ZIMBABWE wood, steel, pewter and leather, with ornate carved handle, forked blade and dual sheaths decorated with pewter bindi...

NGUNI AXE SOUTHERN AFRICA carved wood, iron, copper banding and hair, the head with elegant ridged terminal, crescent blade above shaft decorated ...

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