From the heart of Central Africa, originating in the rich traditions of the Songye culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dates back to the late 19th to early 20th century CE. This exceptional nkisi figure, a powerful and revered object in Songye culture, is a testament to the artistic mastery and spiritual significance…
From Central Africa, specifically from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1920s, comes a remarkable hand-carved wooden face mask known as Mwana Pwo. This mask exhibits a sophisticated design with a striking physiognomy, featuring sunken, heavy eyes under pronounced brows, a slender nose flanked by angular cheekbones,…
This figure is a Ninande Burkina Faso Mosi. Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa. It is dating from ca. early 20th century CE. This figure is representing a deceased chief who stands on slightly bent legs with his hands on his hips upon an integral base. This figure is entirely carved from one…
Lovely wooden netsuke with monkey Seated within dragon’s claw netsuke. The netsuke is 4.06 cm high and weighs 15 grams. It is made of wood and dated early 20th century. Very nice and special piece. If you collect netsukes this would definitely be a piece to have. Also have a look at many other items…