Tribal art mask from the Zimba people settled in eastern DR Congo. Material: Wood. Height: 30.5 cm ( 12 inches).

Tribal art mask from the Zimba people settled in eastern DR Congo. Material: Wood. Height: 30.5 cm ( 12 inches).   « Less

Stock #: 1012779 Size: Price: AU$ 0.00 US$ 0.00 € 0.00 £ 0.00 Early Solomon Islands stool, the solid round top supported by two dogs positioned feet on feet,  More »

Stock #: 1012779 Size: Price: AU$ 0.00 US$ 0.00 € 0.00 £ 0.00 Early Solomon Islands stool, the solid round top supported by two dogs positioned feet on feet, with numerous incised patterns highlighted in lime. Circa 1920 References: Ex- Kernel Collection, old number 42 beneath   « Less

A rare antique early 1900s African ceremonial bronze mask from the Congo with two holes punched on the sides and forehead, and nicely made mouth, nose and eye holes. The  More »

A rare antique early 1900s African ceremonial bronze mask from the Congo with two holes punched on the sides and forehead, and nicely made mouth, nose and eye holes. The holes on the sides are definitely made to fasten the mask to the head however the bronze is heavy therefore it is possible that the mask was custom made work for a wealthy African tribesman's funeral ceremony. The bronze is with a nice old patina, the interior of the mask is marked with a hand painted inventory number. Dimensions: 20, 5 x 12 cm (8 x 4 5/8 inches). A mask of similar form is published on the front page of the book "Out of Africa Sub-Saharan Traditional Arts" by Roy Sieber and also on page 53 no13. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique Navajo necklace made of natural blue turquoise nugget. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 84 cm (33in). . CONDITION: In good condition. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED  More »

Antique Navajo necklace made of natural blue turquoise nugget. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 84 cm (33in). . CONDITION: In good condition. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Extremely fine Antique 19th century African wooden mask Chokwe peoples, Lunda Sul province, Angola, Angola. Condition: A nice old natural patina, broken at the  More »

Extremely fine Antique 19th century African wooden mask Chokwe peoples, Lunda Sul province, Angola, Angola. Condition: A nice old natural patina, broken at the top. Measurements: 24 cm x 16 cm (9 1/2 in x 6 1/4 in). REFERENSES: “Tribal Art” The Essential World Guide by Judith Miller, Page75, Value US$2,500-4,500 ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

A North American Indian pouch of the 19th century with very intricate bead work. The floral beadwork on one side is complete, except for the fringe. One “leaf” on  More »

A North American Indian pouch of the 19th century with very intricate bead work. The floral beadwork on one side is complete, except for the fringe. One “leaf” on the other side has lost some of the beads. This item has very fine craftsmanship overall. MEASUEMENTS: Height: 6 ½ inches. Width: 7 1/8 inches REFERENCES: We have found a similar pouch listed in Christies catalog "Important American Indian Art sale New York" October 20-1994 (lot 96) in companion of another one for $1200. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique late 19th – early 20th century, Oceanic Meddle Sepik, Papua-New Guinea, Iatmul People Lime Container. DETAILS: skillfully carved wooden finial in the form of  More »

Antique late 19th – early 20th century, Oceanic Meddle Sepik, Papua-New Guinea, Iatmul People Lime Container. DETAILS: skillfully carved wooden finial in the form of the standing bird, painted in white, black and red, mounted on the hollowed out bamboo staff with cane bands. CONDITION: no repairs or restoration, minor loss of paint, small crack and minor chips in finial, as visible in photo, beautiful age patina. DIMENSIONS: Overall length including the bamboo pole: 96cm (37 1/2 in). Length of the wooden sculpture: 40,7cm (16in). REFERENCES: “OCEANIC ART” by A. Mayer this is a lime container with finial from the Iatmul People, Middle Sepkik, Papua New Guinea (p. 231, object # 246). A related Lime Containers are in the Burke Museum of Natural History and in Culture and Honolulu Academy of Arts. Click here for the direct link http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stopper_for_lime_container,_Papua_New_Guinea,_Middle_Sepik_River_region,_Iatmul_people,_Honolulu_Academy_of_Arts.JPG ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Authentic antique African (most likely Mbembe) carved wood standing female figure of elongated form with angular arms and hands resting beneath the breasts. The  More »

Authentic antique African (most likely Mbembe) carved wood standing female figure of elongated form with angular arms and hands resting beneath the breasts. The Sculpture is with a fine old natural patina. Height: 35cm (13 3/4inches). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

A very rare Museum Quality Authentic Antique Oceanic leaf shaped ceremonial war paddle made of a dark brown hardwood rising from a rounded shaft, and flaring to an  More »

A very rare Museum Quality Authentic Antique Oceanic leaf shaped ceremonial war paddle made of a dark brown hardwood rising from a rounded shaft, and flaring to an elongated tear shaped spatulate blade, each side carved in low relief with a characteristic for this region face of typical elongated form with large sagittate nose, circular eyes, and crescent shaped lips, the finial of the shaft bountifully carved with the head of an Alligator. The paddle was made by very primitive stone tools, as determined by the irregular marks left on the surface of the wood. Condition: The paddle is in good condition except for the broken tip of the leaf. The wood has a beautiful old natural glossy patina. This Paddle had came from a Toronto house which was there before WWII, this is the first time that the Paddle is being offered for sale. Length: 213.5 cm (84.5 in). Length of the blade 50.8 cm (20 in). Width of the blade 14 cm (5 1/2 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Authentic antique 19th century American Indian (Canadian Plains Cree from Saskatchewan) dance harness composed of black trade silk fabric with twelve rosettes white red and  More »

Authentic antique 19th century American Indian (Canadian Plains Cree from Saskatchewan) dance harness composed of black trade silk fabric with twelve rosettes white red and blue glass beads sown to hide discs enclosed by hanging feather attachments. The central panel of the bandoleer is constructed in a geometrical pattern beaded with emerald green and burgundy glass beads on a thick fabric. The entire sewing was done by hand. These items come from a local Canadian collection of antiques which the owner had purchased many years ago from an estate sale of memorabilia of a Canadian officer who was stationed in the Canadian prairies in the early parts of the 20th century. Measurements: Max Length 43 inches (109cm), Width 10 ¾ inches (27,3). A near identical dance harness can be found from the exhibit from the summer of 2004 an exhibition at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, England on the Plains Indian art and culture, entitled 'A Warrior I Have Been'. It appears in the catalogue on p. 111 ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less