A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's

H 60 in W 9 in D 11 in

Zodiac Copper Wall Art

Located in Antwerp, BE

Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Zodiac Copper Wall Art

H 1.19 in Dm 19.69 in

Basquiat at Galerie Bruno Bischofberger Zurich 1996 (announcement)

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Bruno Bischofberger 1996: Announcement card published in conjunction with the June 1996 Basquiat exhibition held at Bruno Bischofberger Galerie in Zurich. Cover...

Category

1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Basquiat at Galerie Bruno Bischofberger Zurich 1996 (announcement) , 1996

H 9 in W 12 in

Fossil Bonefish Fish Copper Wall Decoration Wall Panel Picture Vintage, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful, vintage copper Bone Fish themed wall decor picture. It would make a beautiful ornament at your wall. Vibrant colors and excellent craftsmanship. Also a great wall hangin...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Fossil Bonefish Fish Copper Wall Decoration Wall Panel Picture Vintage, 1970s

H 9.88 in W 16.63 in D 0.5 in

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress

H 29 in W 10.5 in D 12.25 in

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm). Provenance: Col...

Category

Vintage 1940s Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

H 20 in W 7.25 in D 4 in

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

H 23 in W 4.5 in D 1 in

Pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji 'Nigeria' Statues

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji (Nigeria) statues, a male and female carved figural statues with exaggerated features. Both figures have elongated blue headresses, frontal loin clothe...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji 'Nigeria' Statues

H 10 in W 3.75 in D 4 in

Substantial Decorative Copper Panel with Hunt Scene

Located in Evergreen, CO

A stunning work of pressed copper, this substantial piece depicts a hunting scene from the late-19th century. If we could title the piece, we would call it "Bulging" after the magnif...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Substantial Decorative Copper Panel with Hunt Scene

H 36.25 in W 75.5 in D 0.75 in

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old African coin. Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa. Various goods such as textiles, feathers, beads, and shells wer...

Category

20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century

H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in

Bernhard Rohne for Metallic Design Studio Brutalist Etched Copper Wall Art, 1979

By Bernhard Rohne

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impactful Brutalist etched copper work of wall art by Bernhard Rohne for Metallic Design Studio, signed, numbered, and dated. German-born, Vancouver-based artist and d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Bernhard Rohne for Metallic Design Studio Brutalist Etched Copper Wall Art, 1979

H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 1 in

Dominique Zinkpè - Poésie Humaine

Located in Capetown, ZA

Steeped in the cultural practices of his native Benin, Dominique Zinkpè’s work is imbued with a guiding reverence for tradition and a keen sensitivity to contemporary concerns. The t...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dominique Zinkpè - Poésie Humaine

H 78 in W 18 in D 19 in

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria

Located in Paris, FR

Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A similar sword is in a French Museum in Paris, Musée du Quai Branly It's a donation fro...

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria

H 63 in Dm 11.82 in

Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece

Located in Chicago, IL

World-renowned for high-quality lost wax casting, the city of Benin in West Africa has been a leading producer of fine cast brass and bronze sculptures since as early as the 16th cen...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece

H 18 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in

Mid Century Cubist Copper Artwork ( Wall Art )

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

This exceptional Cubist chased copper artwork was created during the 1960s-1970s. It combines the principles of Cubism with fragmented forms and multiple perspectives, resulting in a...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Mid Century Cubist Copper Artwork ( Wall Art )

H 13.39 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

Bronze Yoruba Sculpture

Located in Munich, DE

Made by the Yoruba Tribe from Benin it dates back to the 19th century. Created for the royal family.

Category

Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Ngandu Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful graphic woven rattan and natural pigment shield from the Ngandu people Congo.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Ngandu Shield

H 44.5 in W 13 in D 3 in

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

African Woven War Shield

H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in

Oval Lokele Shield, Woven Rush - the Congo River, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This shield originates from the Lokele people on both banks of the Congo River. The shield is large

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rush, Wood

Oval Lokele Shield, Woven Rush - the Congo River, Late 19th Century

H 51.58 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in

African Warrior Shield

Located in New York, NY

African warrior shield Congo, circa 1940-1950.

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Mounted Objects

African Warrior Shield

H 20 in Dm 20 in

African Warrior Shield

Located in New York, NY

African warrior shield Congo.

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Mounted Objects

African Warrior Shield

H 20 in Dm 20 in

Early 20th Century African Warrior Shield

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century African warrior shield.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Early 20th Century African Warrior Shield

H 47 in W 11 in D 2 in

Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a Classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century

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H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 5.91 in

African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

An attractive old African woven cane shield from the Congo, probably Poto tribe. The front and back

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Cane

African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo

H 51.19 in W 16.15 in D 3.94 in

Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Songye or luba kifwebe wood mask or shield, designed to be hung on the wall, with traces of white

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

H 15.75 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Decorative War Shield from the Azande People in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Leuven , BE

This finely woven wicker shield is in excellent condition with a good patina from age and use. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Decorative War Shield from the Azande People in the Democratic Republic of Congo

H 36.62 in W 13.19 in D 1.19 in

African Warrior Shield

Located in New York, NY

African warrior shield. Congo, circa 1940-1950.

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Mounted Objects

African Warrior Shield

H 20 in W 20 in D 1 in

African Warrior Shield

Located in New York, NY

African Warrior Shield, Congo, circa 1940-1950.

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Mounted Objects

African Warrior Shield

H 21 in W 21 in D 1 in

19th Century Woven Wicker and Wood Azande War Shield, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

Republic of the Congo. This finely woven wicker shield is in excellent condition with a good patina from

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Antiquities

Materials

Wicker, Wood

19th Century Woven Wicker and Wood Azande War Shield, DRC

H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 1.97 in

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

H 89 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Congo Wicker Shield, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Congo Wicker Shield, Late 19th Century

H 55 in W 16 in

Early 20th Century African Poto Tribal Wicker Shield, Congo

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century wicker Congo shield. This beautifully decorative Congo shield is a

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wicker

Early 20th Century African Poto Tribal Wicker Shield, Congo

H 52 in W 15 in D 1 in

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in

Early 20th Century Carved Congo Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful graphic carved Congo shield. Exceptional patina and form. The design consists of a

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Carved Congo Shield

H 21 in W 21 in D 4 in

African Congo Warrior Shield

Located in Bridport, CT

Dramatic African tribal warrior shield, Congo origin. One-piece with handle.

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Congo Warrior Shield

H 23 in W 23 in D 3 in

Hand Painted Ngandu Shield

Located in New York, NY

shield is believed to have been originated from the Democratic Republic of Congo. *Not available for

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Cane

Hand Painted Ngandu Shield

H 60.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Set of Three Ngandu Shields

Located in New York, NY

. These shields are believed to have been originated from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Set of Three Ngandu Shields

H 50.5 in W 17.5 in

Assortment of Five African Tribal Shields

Located in New York, NY

Assortment of five African carved wood shields with unique decorative pattern carved in to the

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Assortment of Five African Tribal Shields

H 1.75 in Dm 21 in

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