Fetishes are a unique and important phenomenon of Kongo sculpture. In the Kongo, all these fetishes are called nkisi. Nkisi means “medicine”. Historically, there were two types of nkisi, public an

 

These are two finely cast 19thc Akan gold weights. Used in the West African gold trade that spanned 6 centuries. Both have spirals and rope like shapes In nice condition , some small worn away see thr

 

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This is a very nice yipwon cult figure from the Karawari River of New Guinea. It was collected by Klaus Pinker a German born architect and actor working in New Guinea from 1965-75. Klaus acted in the

 

HUNTING ARROW FROM THE UPPER SEPIK height: 155cm OHNE SOCKEL/WITHOUT STAND part of this auction is only the single arrow pictured below the arrow rack Pls. see: http://www.pats-pets.de/cm-inch.htm WE

 

This is a superb old maiden-spirit (agbogho mmuo) ceremonial mask of the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is 9 1/2" high and in very good condition for its age -it dates to the 1920s - and use. It comes wit

 

Description Fine Tribal Ambete Maternity  Figure DRC   Material:Wood   Weight:2.3kg   Length:68cm   We usually ship within 3 days of receiving cleared payment.   Combined postage welcome   Chec

 

old mei mask - iatmul people new guinea 1960's this old and classic mei mask comes from the iatmul people of the middle sepik and was field collected betwen 1959-72. it is boldly carved with a large s

 

This is a Pair of Antique Native American Porcupine Teepee Drops. The drops were used for decoration on the inside of the teepee for decoration. The drops measure 3/4" x 4 3/4". These teepee drops wer

 

This petite female slender figure is the work of the Lobi tribe in Burkina Faso. Fine carving style. Elongated features. Silky smooth, worn patina. A genuine tribally-used artefact in excellent condit