ANTIUQE, very old PUBIC COVER(RARE) Papua New Guinea - Upper Sepik- KubkainClan: NAGGALAMaterial: rotan(ygodium)date: about 1945measure: 35cm.excellent condition .Comes from a excellent and beautiful

 

I do not know the exact age or maker of this piece. It is not marked. 11 inches long. Dusty and dirty. Minor loss. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

This is a cowrie shell encrusted House of the Head headdress from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Has a bird inserted into the top. There are mirrors around it reflecting the ineffible quality of light.

 

very cool cloth made in West Africa

 

TitleBaga Animal Male Torso Mask (?) Guinea African Type of ObjectMaskCountry of OriginGuineaPeopleBagaMaterialsWood, pigmentApproximate Agesecond half 20th centuryDimensions20 inches H. x 10.5 inches

 

JUST OVER 6.5" HIGH VERY HEAVY CAST BRASS WITH HOLES IN LID AND BODY FOR EITHER BURNER OR TO HOLD CRICKETS. THE LID HAS A FINUAL BIRD TYPE CREATURE. LOOKS LIKE A BIT OF SILVER TIN IN AREAS OR POSSIBLY

 

PLEASE CONSIDER FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION THIS OLD "FRED HARVEY" CLASSIC APPLIED THUNDERBIRD DESIGN WITH "ROYSTON" TURQUOISE CAB HIGHLIGHT THIS LISTING....THE PIECE MEASURES 6" OUTSIDE... 5.5" INSIDE

 

This is a hemispherical bowl in fairly fine gauge white metal (not silver) standing on three ball feet. It is decorated with the interlaced patterns typical of Islamic Nigerian metalware. Between the

 

This is a pretty Ethiopian headrest. Has a conical base , with engravings throughout. A very well developed, lush patina. Feels good in the hand. In good condition. Slight age line visible We guarante

 

Aboriginal Bark Painting - Port Keats 1972-73 This lovely bark was collected between 1972-73 by Tony Gibson who ran the general store at Port Keats now known as Wadeye. Port Keats is a remote communit