Ethnographic Antiques

Surely a very rare piece worthy of further research. The Kponyungo, also known as the “funeral head mask” or “Firespitter,” is the most well-known Senufo mask. What you have here I think is a Senufo Firespitter mask, the Senufo are an ethnic group who live in Côte d’Ivoire.

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MAORI TOKI POUTANGATA or ​GREENSTONE ADZE Measures approx 10 1/4 inches (260mm) long by 3 1/2 inches (90mm) wide . A toki poutangata is a ceremonial adze worked from pounamu or greenstone that is usually lashed to a finely carved handle. Almost invariably carried by a person of mana, someone of high rank and with great leadership qualities Made from carved wood with mother of pearl inlays, and and polished greenstone (see photos). Please see the photos for condition and type weight approx 250 grams. There is no reserve. Shipping and packaging are at cost, with no profit.

Amazing small KapKap from the Central Malaita Province - SOLOMON ISLANDS !

Here is a very nice old Plains (possibly Sioux) Indian beaded bag. Circa 1890. The bag has a beautiful beaded pattern and is in good condition for its age. The back has a different beaded pattern with yellow ochre as well. The beads are sinew sewn and only a few beads are missing. The inside of the bag is lined with a cloth. The bag has a old label attached to the top string. Measures, 5” in length and is 3 3/4” wide. Please email me with any questions. I guarantee all items 100%.

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OHNE SOCKEL/WITHOUT STAND.

Nice old New Guinea wooden yam mask, Abelam culture, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Such wooden masks were placed at the head of a giant long yam to transform the yam into the ancestral spirit considrered responsible for its stupendous growth.

Old Tribal Large Fang Ngil Mask -- Gabon. make Supersized seem small. Get images that. Condition: See Pictures.

Old Tribal Dan Usual Beaded Mask -- Coted'Ivoire. Condition: See Pictures.

The panel has 3 tiny sections with missing beads. Otherwise, it is quite sound.

We can't be certain since we have no knowledge in this field, but we think it is a trade ax. The ax head wiggles a little, possibly from wood shrinkage, but shows no signs of coming off.

Old Tribal Songye Male Kifwebe Mask -- Congo. make Supersized seem small. Get images that. Condition: See Pictures.

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Old Tribal Punu Okuyi Mask -- Gabon. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Condition: See Pictures.

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HAND MADE BY THE LEGA TRIBE, NORTHERN CONGO. A NICELY CARVED, RATHER OLD BWA SICKNESS MASK. DANCED WITH TO REPRESENT THE END OF CIRCUMCISION RITUALS AND PREVENT ANY ILLNESS. FROM THE CONGO.

Here is a nice old Plains Indian Beaded bag. Late 19th Century. The bag has a wonderful pattern and is in good condition.

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It is a tapa cloth with a lovely design on it. Most likely from the Tonga/Samoa region. All in very good used condition which displays well. Great collector piece.

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I’ve tried looking them up but got conflicting opinions.

Old Tribal Chokwe Mask -- Angola. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Condition: See Pictures.

Vintage Mayo Indian Pacoln Mask Signed Artist El Ferfte Sinaola Size 9x6 inches Real animal hair

Rare feather hairstick ,Santa Cruz Island - SOLOMON ISLANDS.

AMULET EARLY 20TH C, STRONG FEATURES. CONTAINER COVERED WITH BEAUTIFUL WOVEN FIBRES. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.

ENGLISH MADE TRADE AX TOMAHAWK WITH STRONG BRASS HEAD HAVING SMOKER PIPE PIECE AND BRASS MOUNTS. ORIGINAL WOODEN SHAFT HAS SILVER CROSS, TURKEY FEATHERS AND SILVER COIN WITH ENGLISH "GR" CIPHER. This is to ensure your item arrives safe and secure.

VERY WELL AGED. EWE TRIBE, GHANA, CENTRAL AFRICA. A GENUINE AND TRIBALLY USED OBJECT. THE ITEM RESONATES WITH PERSONAL TOUCH. GOOD CONDITION.

Interesting African tribal dagger in its original sheath.

These came from a local southeast Massachusetts Estate. First time offered. No reserve.

~~~THESE RATTLES WERE COLLECTED BY MARLIN MARQUART NOW DECEASED, WHO WAS. RATTLES . ORIGINAL PAIR RARE ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL YAQUI-TOHONO O'ODHAM DEER DANCE MOTH COCOON LEG. ~~~YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ARTISTS' PAINTINGS OR PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEER DANCERS WITH THESE.

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Indonesian Keris Sword Knife Dagger. Recent estate find. It measures 18.5” without the sheath.

Old Tribal Ngbaka Mask -- Congo. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Condition: See Pictures.

GOOD QUALITY, AUTHENTIC TRIBALLY USED. THE LOBI TRIBE ARE ORIENTATED BETWEEN NORTH EAST IVORY COAST AND SOUTHERN BURKINA FASO.

It was made from a very hard stone and shows evidence of extensive use. To handle stones and artifacts that may have pre-dated Cook is to gain an understanding of the culture of Hawaii. There are lessons to be learned by all in the collecting and study of Hawaiian artifacts.

This beautiful filigree Item carved with 2 spirit animal-heads on the top.

This one was labelled "Dua lalan, Toraja's, Celebes" (sword from Toraja's Celebes). Dua lalan from Toraja tribe, celebes. [5] As a result, "Toraja" initially had more currency with outsiders—such as theBugis andMakassarese, who constitute a majority of the lowland of Sulawesi—than with insiders.

Old Tribal Chokwe Mask -- Angola. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Condition: See Pictures.

Bow is just over 45 ”long and 1 3/8 ”wide at the mid-point, and it is quite thin at no more than 1/2 ”thick. There is a twine string attached that is most likely not the original, and the bow has a good stiff spring to it still.

FROM INDONESIA, BORNEO. ANTIQUE AND ORIGINAL USED COMPLETE TRIBAL RICH BEADED BABY CARRIER. This SUPERB ANTIQUE AND ORIGINAL USED TRIBAL BABY CARRIER consists of wood and rattan and shows rich beaded decoration.

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TOP ANTIQUE AND ORIGINAL HIGH AGED USED HAND FORGED IRON PAMOR SPEARHEAD TOMBAK WITH WOODEN DECORATED COVER. Size: Length of spearhead 38.3 cm. Maximum Width of spearhead 3.2 cm. Length of wooden cover 33.0 cm.

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