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Hermaphrodite Figurine, Pende Peoples
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Pre 1940 item# 265495 (stock# 1-0097)
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Unusual hermaphrodite figurine, in standing posture, typical Pende style head, large and long neck with a goitre, narrow shoulders, small breasts, arms alongside narrow torso but hands not touching hips, small male genitalia, bent legs resting on stylized feet. A small fabric belt is tied around the hips. Wood, brown glossy patina, except for the area around the eyes that has been kept clear. Small dots incised along front of torso to represent scarifications. Africa, D.R. Congo (ex Zaire), Pend ...click for details
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Tenmoku Bowl, China, Song Dynasty
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Pre 1492 item# 265509 (stock# 1-0100)
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Small bowl, ceramic, with beige stylized painted floral design on dark-brown underglaze, often called "tenmoku" for its use in the Japanese tea ceremony. China, Jizhou, Song Dynasty (960~1279 A.D.). Dimensions: height: 1 13/16" (4,7 cm), diameter: 4 1/2" (11,5 cm). One tiny chip at rim, otherwise very good condition.
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Edan, Ogboni Society, Yoruba Peoples
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Pre 1900 item# 265527 (stock# 1-0102)
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"Edan" in the shape of a statue representing a bearded male figurine, with obvious genitalia, wearing a large and adorned necklace, two ropes or chains holding sashes and a belt holding two cases resting on his left hip, sitting or squatting on a small circular base. Hole at upper back of head for attachment. Bronze, with iron rod beneath. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Peoples, 19th century. Edans were attributes worn by members of the Ogboni Society, an important and exclusive group having ...click for details
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Female Figurine, Bobo Fing Peoples
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Pre 1940 item# 265531 (stock# 1-0104)
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Standing female figurine, highly stylized face, geometric large ears, narrow shoulders, protruding breasts, arms alongside long torso, slightly bent legs resting on small feet. Wood, with light-brown glossy patina. Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo Fing Peoples. Height: 9 1/4" (23,5 cm). Erosion all over, left hand and feet chipped, age cracks, otherwise good condition. The piece is mounted on a custom wood stand. Ex. old French collection.
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Ngontang Mask 1, Fang Peoples
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Pre 1910 item# 273221 (stock# 1-0117)
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"Ngontang" helmet mask, hollowed out, of cylindrical shape, with four faces on the sides surmounted by a cross-like relief decor. Irregular large holes around the rim. Wood, with fine patina, black pigment all over and white pigment on the faces. Africa, Gabon, Fang Peoples. Early 20th century, maybe earlier. Height: 7 3/4" (20 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand that enhances its strange beauty. Obvious signs of use and great age, otherwise good condition. No ...click for details
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Female Figure 2, Burkina Faso, Bobo Fing Peoples
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Pre 1950 item# 288408 (stock# 1-0123)
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Standing female figure, finely carved head with scarifications, broad shoulders, arms half raised, conical breasts, protruding abdomen, slightly bent legs resting on rather large feet. Wood, with thickly encrusted patina coming from sacrificial material. Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo Fing Peoples. Height: 17 1/2" (44 cm). Both forearms have been locally restored a long time ago, with two holes drilled through the arms to affix a rope or raffia strap (one of the straps gone on the right arm). Ob ...click for details
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Ritual Cup, Suku Peoples
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Pre 1950 item# 294423 (stock# 1-0133)
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Small ritual cup of rounded shape, with two oval openings. A tiny head has been carved in relief on each side, and each head is framed in an incised geometric design. Wood, with dark-brown semi-glossy patina. Africa, R.D. Congo, Suku Peoples. Tiny slit at the junction of the two openings, obvious signs of use and age, otherwise good condition.
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Rare Luba Divination Implement
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Pre 1940 item# 294485 (stock# 1-0135)
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Divination implement, called "katatora", an abstract figure with open rectangular element on rounded base surmounted by a stylized head with carved facial features and backswept coiffure. Hole beneath, maybe for attachment to mount, now gone. Wood, with thick glossy dark-brown patina. Africa, R.D. Congo, Luba Peoples. Height: 5 1/16" (13 cm). Obvious signs of use and great age, otherwise good condition. A rare piece.
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