This is a sculptural iron currency necklace from the Kirdi tribe of Cameroon. Has 22 pod like pendant shapes. All different shapes with a flat, bell like form with two holes. Has a pleasing asymmetry.

 

TitleMbole Currency/Anklet DR Congo, African MetalworkType of ObjectCurrencyCountry of OriginDR CongoPeopleMboleMaterialsBrass/Copper alloyApproximate AgeEarly to Mid 20th centuryDimensions6 inches ov

 

Art Afrique Dimensions: 21,6 inch / 55 cm Weight: 1,8 kg Material: wood Country: Côte d'Ivoire ! display bases and stands are not included ! Kran xsell2 > here all autions or all shop articles <

 

Up for auction is this Antique Bambara/Bamana Chiwara Headdress. Here are the details ~ Tribe: Bambara/Bamana; Country: Mali; Materials: wood & metal; Size: about 19" long x 20.5" tall. This headd

 

GREAT ANTIQUE JAPANESE MASK MADE OF METAL NOT SURE IF THIS IS COPPER OR BRONZE PLEASE TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PIC'S AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MY HAVE, THIS IS ABOUT 7" 1/2 LONG BY ABOUT 6" 1/2 AT WIDE

 

A Fine Grebo mask Liberia Weight:501g Lenght: 40cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome. Please check my Ebay shop for items.

 

Sorry but after many hours of trawling the net I still can`t find anything similar to this so my knowledge is limited (as usual), standing approx 158mm high on its base, the detail is amazing consider

 

A - RARE - MAKONDE - SHETANI - TRIBAL - FETISH - P0WER FIGURE ( BLACK MAGIC ) - CARVED FROM EBONY WOOD IN THE 60'S - THOSE FIGURES WITH SHETANI MOTIFS ARE VERY ABSTRACT - RESTORED RARE PIECE 8.5" H /

 

Cherokee tribes have been resourceful with their surroundings using the earth to make special weapons and tools. According to the Cherokee Nation, one of the favorite materials of the Cherokee Indians

 

This was brought over from Africa along time ago, Im not sure when but is found in an old clearance along with other African items .This is made from bent wood which would have been done in a primitiv