This is a sculptural figurative door lock from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Would have been placed on an important door- either a granary or a chiefs door, to represent its value. Representing a crocodile

 

On offer is a rare old pair of Fante dolls of abstract stylized form, approx 9-10 inches tall with beautiful tiny European beads!! From a NYC collection acquired in the 1960s! These dolls are fantasti

 

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This tiki is about 12.5 in height and is made of a stone or clay (i think) .Condition is good with a small chip to the tip of both wings and the base hase a few flakes knocked off . I will be shipping

 

A rare piece from a discriminating collector. Antique African Shaman headdress, bird on top of head, mirrored pieces, cowrie shells, large piece, stand not included. Please look closely this is an inc

 

A rare 6 inch eskimo portrait sheephorn maskette. Made from the mountain goat horn as the Columbia River bowls. I have attached an image drawn by early explorers of a Nootka tribesman. Old collection

 

THE PEOPLE OF MANUS by Robert Mitton Records of the National Museum and Art Gallery Record number 6 Boroko 1979 30 x 21 cm 75 p with 32 illustrations in b/w (petroglyphs and field taken photographs of

 

I have purchased a large Collection of Inuit Eskimo art from a dealer that was retiring. Most of the items were collected in the 1980's or earlier. Most of these Inuit items have been hidden away for

 

Very rare and original, 1880's Native American Sioux Indian Bead and Pigment Decorated Hide Pouch. This outstanding 19th century Sioux Beaded Bag measures approx. 7 1/2" long and 2" wide at the throat

 

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