TitleVili or Yombe Mask with Powerful AddendaType of ObjectMaskCountry of OriginDR CongoPeopleVili or Yombe MaterialsWood, Pigment, Raffia, metal, Nails, Seeds, cowrie shells, snail shells, MirrorAppr

 

" MARGARET TAFOYA " NOTE: (There is a reserve on this piece as it is a very serious collectible) This is a beautiful example of Margaret's work. It is a large wedding vase as you can see. It was made

 

made by the Indian women of Eastern Canada and New England, of porcupine quill mosaics and birchbark from the White or canoe Birch wood tree, the pattern of valentine hearts and flowers and leaves,and

 

Recently acquired from the Florida estate of an African big game hunter who formed his collection in the 1960's in Africa. Antique and ceremoniously used

 

Beautiful Brazilian Indian Headdress From the Xerente Indians Custom Framed. A true piece of Art. Measures 27" from the very top of the feather to the bottom where the cotton is. And 14 " from left to

 

Circa 1900, this is a very striking, Native beaded purse, probably Iroquois. The great feature of the piece is that it is heavily beaded on both sides. The purse is trimmed with red and brown cotton a

 

This last year I bought 1500 items from two estates in New York City and Ludlow,MA from 2 collectors of high end tribal antiques - The Bouck Estate-and the Robert Cornell estate respectively. If you a

 

This is a large divination box from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Has a round decorated lid. Like a divination board, but with two faces of Eshu, mirroring eachother. Precisely carved. There is thick b

 

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE RETABLO ON TIN WITH THE IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, PAINTING IS IN ORIGINAL UNRETOUCHED CONDITION ,IT DOES HAVE PAINT LOSS AND SOME FADING IMAGE IS STILL QUITE VISIBLE A GREAT PIE

 

I will be listing several Vintage African Artifacts over the next few days. Check out my other items! These are from an estate collection of a couple employeed by the state department. Travels took th