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3 African Daggers with Sheaths
3 African Daggers with Sheaths Top: Sudan Bottom 2: Nigeria Iron, wood, leather, monitor skin 15.5″ 16.5″ 13.75″ Free shipping worldwide
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Akan Ashanti Bronze Brass Gold Mother Ghana West African Figurine VTG ESTATE
Akan Ashanti Bronze Brass Gold Ghana West African Figurine Mother VTG ESTATE. Handmade. Purchased from an estate sale of two professors that studied and lived in West Africa, Ghana in the 1970s. The house had items in it from all over the world, incredible art and collectibles. Make sure to check out our other listings!
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Antique Carved Soapstone Kissi Tribe Nomoli Figurine Sierra Leone unmarked.
Antique Carved Soapstone Kissi Tribe Nomoli Figurine Sierra Leone unmarked. Has been professionally restored as at some point it has been dropped and the head detached. This has been reattached and you can tell if you look very closely. Some other chips to stone in head and back 20cm high, 12 wide and 6 deep Great thing 19th Century I think
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Antique Mandau Dayak Borneo Headhunter Sword Ethnographic Tribal Pacifc Oceanic
Antique Mandau Dayak Borneo Headhunter Sword Ethnographic Tribal Pacifc Oceanic. Loss some inlaid all condition please check the photo. We do not guarantee the age of any piece we sell, we are not experts on age and can only describe the items to the best of our ability. Our descriptions are solely there to assist buyers finding the items and are not an accurate description of the item in all cases. Ultimately the pictures we take serve as our description. By buying this item you AGREE to the terms and conditions of this sale. If you disagree with ANY of the above, then please REFRAIN from buying this item!
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Authentic African Spiked Warclub
AUTHENTIC AFRICAN WOODEN SPIKED WARCLUB! Ornately carved wooden club, with hand forged metal spike. In very good solid condition. Ornate detail. Beautiful wood with great character. See photos as part of description. It measures 21 inches long. Spike is 12 and half inches from end to end. Fantastic unique piece! Please contact us BEFORE buying with any questions. All sales are final. All of our items are sold with the information we have been given. We take extra care in providing excellent photos and measurements to give an accurate representation. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Happy trails from Arizona, where the sky is always blue!
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COLLECTOR PIECE- 1800s Marshall Islands Mother of Pearl Fish Hook With Sennit
Marshall Islands Mother of Pearl Fish Hook from 1800’s. CALLING ALL COLLECTORS!! Here’s a museum quality Oceanic Micronesian Marshall Islands Mother of Pearl fish hook from the 19th Century (1800s). Back then it was used as currency and for catching Bonito and other large fish like Tuna. Tuna and other large fish were trolled from outrigger sailing canoes with these hooks. It is hand carved from 2 pieces – one larger for the shank and the other smaller and sharper for the hook. They are tightly bound together using sennit cord. Finding these incredible hooks with the sennit still attached is very rare. This one has it! Sennit is a type of cordage made from fibers of coconut husks and is very strong. Sennit is an important material in the cultures of Oceania, where it is used in traditional architecture, boat building, fishing and as an ornamentation. These hooks are RARE and don’t come up for sale too often. This is the largest one we have seen to date. Some can be found on display at museums such as the British Museum, Yale Peabody Museum and also the Frisco Museum here in the US. If you are trying to find a gift for someone who has everything and they love history, and/or fishing, this is the perfect item for them. Sold As Is (in excellent condition). Sorry, all sales are final. Photos are part of the description so please ask any questions before purchasing. Thank you..
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Fine Antique Ashanti Doll, Ghana
Fine Antique Ashanti Doll, Ghana This highly stylised wooden doll is from the Ashanti, the largest sub-group of the Akan people. This doll demonstrates the carving skills of Ashanti carvers. The characteristic features of such dolls are a flat round disk-like head, a high forehead, annulated neck, outstretched arms and female sex. Such characteristics symbolised desirable traits for a woman in Ashanti society. The over-sized head symbolised intelligence. The roundness of the face symbolised beauty. Outstretched arms suggest generosity. They played multiple roles for an Ashanti girl: they served as playthings, were supposed to promote her fertility; and served as a protective charm during pregnancy. Often they were given to young Ashanti girls to promote their motherhood role. Caring for such dolls also was thought to promote fertility. Often such dolls were worn strapped to the back like a real infant. The dolls were consecrated by priests. Tradition has it that a woman, called Akua, was barren. She consulted a priest for advice. The priest suggested that she commission a carver to produce a small wooden child (dua ba). She then had to care for the wooden child as if it were her real baby. This she did, despite being mocked by the other women in the village. But, she had a beautiful daughter eventually. Thereafter, Ashanti women carried these dolls around to promote their fertility. Traditionally, Ashanti mothers preferred daughters. Ashanti society is matrilineal, which means a daughter will carry on the family name and inherit property. They would take extreme care during their pregnancies to avoid looking at anything ugly or deformed. They believe that the foetus may be affected by the view of ugly things. Therefore, by looking at the akuaba dolls (or plural akuamma), the expectant mothers imbue their foetus with the ideal of beauty. The doll here is in fine condition. It has excellent age and a lustrous patina. Dimensions: 12.5 ” H x 4″W Thank you for your interest in my curated selection of rare and unusual pieces! We have taken pride for over 20 years in our excellent reputation, and strive to satisfy our clients’ exact needs. Please note that we take great care in accurately describing our items, and we support that with a money back guarantee. If you receive a product that is not as described, we will promptly refund the cost once the item has been returned in good order. If you have any questions or require further images/information in order to make a decision please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks and Best Regards, David Dixon and the Strange Imports Team
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Forsyth Stereoviews; Native American Indians; Full Box Set; Qty 30
Original Ultra “RARE” Full Box Of native American Indian Stereoview Photographs With The Original Box. All photos are by famous photographer, Forsyth. Also, printed on the outside spine ofnthe box: “Montana, Through The Stereoscope; N.A. Forsyth, (Photographer), Butte, Mont. (Montana)”. Box in very good shape, just with minor wrinkling on the spine; no big deal. Inside are Quantity of 30 original Native American Indian Stereoview Photographs taken by N. A. Forsyth and Circa 1890s to 1910. Titles include: “A Picturesque Figure at Crow Fair, Kai-Kai She, Grand Old Man of The Flatheads, A Nez Perce Indian and Tepee, A Nez Perce Indian on His War Horse, Painted Lodges of The Blackfeet, Chief Moise and His Family, The Sampson of the Flathead, “The Great Chief Charlottes, Flathead Reservation”, Plenty Coos, Chief of the Crows, Joe La Moose In His War Paint, Nearing the end of a Noble Life, Chief Louison, Mr. Wild Gun and Family (Blackfeet), The Pride of the Family, Flathead Reservation, The Real American and the Simple Life, When Grannie Comes Marching Home, Chief Moise Leading the Dance, We Don’t Care For The Cold, Duncan MacDonald on His War Horse, Indian Mothers and Their Babes, A Fine Show of Feathers, Flathead Reserve, Some of The Pretty Blackfeet Maidens, No Like Picture Taken, Flathead Reservation, A Ride in the White Man’s Stink Wagon, The Snake Dance, Flathead Reservation, Mont., A Blackfeet Travois, A Short Rest at Choosing Dance, Starting Supper, Flathead Reservation, Going to the Scalp Dance, Flathead Reservation, An Indian Encampment on the Flathead Reservation, In the shade of The Old Tepee, and Rarest of All Bear Chief and His Hudson Bay Coat. Photos in very good excellent condition. This set only comes to auction a few times a decade. Individual stereoview photos like these usually sell in the $120 to $220 range each. I think this was a custom put together set of premium Forsyth photos, all original. The box itself typically sells from $400-$600 minimum. Beautiful full set with some outstanding photos. Rare, rare opportunity. See all photographs and details as there are no returns. You may not see another set like this one again .
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LOT OF VINTAGE JEWELRY SILVER FAMILY Berber TOUAREG ? Morocco
LOT OF VINTAGE JEWELRY SILVER FAMILY Berber TOUAREG ? Morocco. Vintage condition. Bracelet in good condition On Dec-14-22 at 10:39:40 PST, seller added the following information:7 pieces
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masques arts premiers Africain
Vieux masque Africain de la tribu Senoufo de Côte d’ivoire, masque de chef du village ancêtre vendu avec le socle, hauteur 46 cm, largeur 21 cm, ep 16 cm. belle pièce de collection
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Nigerian Axe
Nigerian Axe Wood, iron 17.25″ Free shipping worldwide
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NKISI, wooden fetish power figure, BAKONGO, Dem. Rep. Congo, Africa
The Nkisi carved of hard light-coloured wood, standing firmly on a rounded plinth, with the upper body slightly bent forward, around the neck many bundles of cloth and the head with the eyes inlaid with pieces of mirror. The whole body covered with sacrificial and magic objects and materials (called bilongo). Bilongo consisted of various ingredients of the natural environment including red clay , red wood powder tukula, white clay pembe, charcoal, mushrooms and sometimes also human nails, hair, teeth. On its back the Nkisi carries a woven bag of rattan strips, equally filled with magic material, on the belly also a bilongo container and strings of cloth in the mouth. Bilongo most likely will also be present in the bundles of cloth around the neck. Once the priest (called nganga) had charged up the power figure with such material, he made it effective by carrying out special rituals. Thenceforth, the nkisi would protect its owner and his family from illness, witchcraft, theft and all other misfortune. The Bakongo are a large ethnic group living mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When in the 16th-century for the first time Christian missionaries came to Central Africa, the local people appeared also to believe in a creator absolute god. The early missionaries did spread the idea that the local absolute God was the same as the Christian God and they did use local language words to integrate Christian ideas, such as using the words “nkisi” to mean “holy”, “nzo a nkisi” did mean “church” or “another shrine” and “mukanda nkisi” was “the Bible” or a “charm”. The size is 25 centimeters high and the weight is 497 gram. The condition is as pictured with especial on the surface a lot of age related damage and loss of sacrificial material. Items can be returned for any reason or no reason at all. Your satisfaction is my first priority. I do ship worldwide. The actual shipping fee will be charged, for Europe it will be no more than 21,00 USD and for the rest of the world it will be no more than 28,00 USD. I do combine shipping if possible.
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OYO group, pair of male and female ERI IBEJI, Yoruba, Nigeria, Africa
Both OYO Ibejis standing upright with the hands on the hips, with bead necklaces and bracelets, also with a high hairdo with remaining indigo blue pigments and the bodies covered all over with now washed-out camwood powder, the faces with a nice touch patina. Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world (0,05%). As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings protected by Sango, the deity of thunder. They are believed to be capable of bestowing immense wealth upon their families or misfortune to those who do not honor them. Powerful spirits in life, twins are honored with carved memorial figures when they die. More than just memorials, these sculptures are regarded as containers for the soul of the deceased. These figures, known as ere ibeji (literally meaning ere: sacred image; ibi: born; eji: two), remain a point of access to the spirit of the departed individual. The mother provides ritual care to the wooden figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is responsible for giving their surface its distinctive patina. Ere ibeji invariably represent their subjects with mature adult physiognomies, and are often crowned with elaborate hairdos. The size is 26 centimeters high and the weight is 353 gram for the male and 315 for the female. The condition is as pictured and as described. Items can be returned for any reason or no reason at all. Your satisfaction is my first priority. I do ship worldwide. The actual shipping fee will be charged, for Europe it will be no more than 21,00 USD and for the rest of the world it will be no more than 28,00 USD. I do combine shipping if possible.
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Rare African dagger
Rare African dagger. Antique dagger is 19” overall with a 13” double edge blade. Handle is a finely carved Anthropomorphic figure. Blade has some mild rust. Ethnic patter is engraved on one side of the blade. Sheath is decorated with circle burn marks on both sides. Sheath has some cracking and a hole on one side. It is held together with brass bands and is quite sturdy. Fine piece for anyone collecting African blades.
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Short Sword Mambeli Boa / Angba / Hanga, D.R. Congo
Short Sword Mambeli Boa / Angba / Hanga D.R. Congo Iron, wood, brass Early 20th century In addition to being a functional blade, the mambeli short sword served as a symbol of prestige and as currency. Most were carried under the belt without a sheath; examples with a sheath are rare. While their dimensions vary considerably—from 8 to 36 inches—the size of the handle is always relatively small. The mambeli short sword was produced in large quantities by the Boa (Ababua, Bobwa), Angba (including the Mongelima), and Hanga. They were also collected among numerous neighboring populations, including the Bandia, Zande, Mangbetu, Nzakara, Barambo, Mba, Ndaaka, Bati, Binja, and Bengé. Their popularity and widespread distribution resulted in innumerable local variants designed by neighboring peoples. The Boa migrated to their current homeland in northeastern D.R. Congo from the west, and arrived before the Bandia and Barambo migrated from the northwest, and the Mangbetu from the east. The Zande then arrived from the north and settled nearby. The Mangbetu, Zande, and Bandia exerted a preponderant influence on the Boa, particularly in their clothing, daggers, and shields. Despite this strong influence, the Boa remained independent (Elsen, De fer et de fierté, 2003). Mounted on a custom display stand. Free worldwide shipping. 19 in :: 48 cm
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Small Congo Power Figure with Mirrored Compartment on Back – Standing on Turtle
This little power figure has an amazing patina from long use. He wears a typical Congo hat and has painted eyes. There is a very shiny plant fiber woven wrapping around his neck and his waist (you can see red fabric under the waist wrapping). He carries a mirrored compartment on his back. It looks like some kind of dripped or applied substance coming from the eyes, like tears. Approximately 6 1/4″ tall and 2 1/4″ wide at base from front. Sorry, no international buyers, shipping only to the USA.
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