Twig Gallery >> African art
Plaque
Plaque
A Fine Benin Plaque of a Dignitary, Edo, Nigeria, Circa XVI - XVII Century
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Chieftain's Chair Front
Very important stool of a Chief of the Ashanti tribe. This stool belonged to Chief Nana-Otumfuo Osei Tutu
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Plaque
Plaque
A Fine Benin Plaque of a Dignitary, Edo, Nigeria, Circa XVI - XVII Century
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Yoruba Terracota
Yoruba Terracota
Pre 16th Century. Royalty piece. Fettish for the Kings protection.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Ibo Maternity Piece (Mother & Child)
Ibo Maternity Piece (Mother & Child)
Rare Ibo piece from Nigeria.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Antique Coral
Antique Coral with Pendant made of Ebony
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Kagulu from Dodoma, Tanzania
Kagulu from Dodoma, Tanzania
Classic male figure.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Chieftain's Stool from Sudan
Chieftain's Stool from Sudan
Beautiful patina exquisite woodgrain pattern. 19th Century.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Chieftain's Chair Back
Chieftain's Chair Back
Very important stool of a Chief of the Ashanti tribe. This stool belonged to Chief Nana-Otumfuo Osei Tutu
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Yoruba Fetish from Nigeria
Yoruba Fetish from Nigeria
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Twig Gallery >> African art
Senufu Ivory Coast
Senufu Ivory Coast
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Dan Mask - Liberia
Dan Mask - Liberia
10 ½ in.
Wood
All Dan masks consist of a number of universal characteristics: They have a concave face, pointed chin, a protruding mouth, an upturned nose and a high-domed forehead and are often covered in a rich brown patina from offerings. This Bagle mask possesses classic cylinder eyes and a coiffure consistent with the style of the Dan women. Every mask has its own function within the tribal ceremonies, "the Bagle mask is worn by men to entertain while the wearer dances, beats the musicians with a curved stick
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Nyau Mask
Nyau Mask
"nkho komba" mask
Malawi
24 in.
wood, cloth
This festive mask is a mix of wood, fabric, hair and paint. It is used by the Malawi people to supervise young men during tribal initiations, and thus represents a unilateral belief of tribal elders as wise leaders. Some of the physical characteristics of the mask can be directly linked to aging individuals- extreme features, sunken eyes, and lack of teeth, but the image remains a positive one, guiding the inductees into their society with its strong, vibrant presence. (125, Thompson)
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Luba Hemba Female Stool
Luba Hemba Female Stool
Democratic Republic of Congo
13in.
Wood
Stools supported by human figures are important elements in the insignia of Luba rulers. At the investiture of a Luba king or chief, the ruler is seated on such a 'throne.' There are other 'regalia' staffs, bowstands, ceremonial axes, all of which justify the legitimacy of his reign. This particular stool is of the Buli style which depicts a single female figure, either kneeling or standing. The Buli styled face is elongated with pronounced cheekbones supporting hollowed out, deep-set eyes, with arching eyebrows. The body language is one of emaciated and stooped individuals. In addition to these descriptors, the Buli style depicts women with elaborate coiffures and scarification, this sculpture has discernable markings on her torso and an intricate coiffure which denotes a high ranking individual. (66, Koloss)
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Baoule Monkey Mask
Baoule Monkey Mask
Ivory Coast
13 in.
Wood
The Baoule tribe comes from the legend of Queen Aba Pokou who led her people on an exodus towards the gold mining areas during the 18th century and had to cross a river where she was obliged to sacrifice her son to the river god, thus giving her people the name 'Bauli' which means 'the son is dead'. (48, Bacquart)
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Pende Mask
Pende
Democratic Republic of Congo
12 in.
Wood & Raffia
This mask has the typical Pende characteristics of slanted eyes, a protruding mouth, and bared teeth. The sharp pointed teeth are a symbol of great beauty within the Pende Society. (176, Bacquart)
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Owo Yoruba
Owo Yoruba
Pendant Mask bronze
Nigeria
6 ½ in.
Bronze
"This is a mask almost certainly made for the Obgo Society (during the 19th century, or earlier, by one of the best of the Ijebu bronze casters of the Idomowo quarter. It is external, unusual in my experience...it is thinly cast bolt in the front and the rear surfaces, the considerable weight being attributable to the fireclay core which is visible through the two lozenge shaped apertures at the back. The style conforms to that of the finest Ijebu work. The patina appears excellent it would probably never have been buried, but instead kept in the "ile awo" or inner sanctum of the Ogbo house." (Fagg letter) This mask is from the Lower Niger River area, Owo is a city located 70 miles north of Benin. "The artistic style of the Owo people relies on three distinct characteristics: the lips are carved in parallel lines, semi-closed eye with inlaid pupils, and a flattened T-shaped nose, typical globular eyes and body scarifications. They may date back to the 16th century." (85, Bacquart)
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Kibo Gallery >> African art
Owo Yoruba
Owo Yoruba
Pendant Mask bronze
Nigeria
6 ½ in.
Bronze
"This is a mask almost certainly made for the Obgo Society (during the 19th century, or earlier, by one of the best of the Ijebu bronze casters of the Idomowo quarter. It is external, unusual in my experience...it is thinly cast bolt in the front and the rear surfaces, the considerable weight being attributable to the fireclay core which is visible through the two lozenge shaped apertures at the back. The style conforms to that of the finest Ijebu work. The patina appears excellent it would probably never have been buried, but instead kept in the "ile awo" or inner sanctum of the Ogbo house." (Fagg letter) This mask is from the Lower Niger River area, Owo is a city located 70 miles north of Benin. "The artistic style of the Owo people relies on three distinct characteristics: the lips are carved in parallel lines, semi-closed eye with inlaid pupils, and a flattened T-shaped nose, typical globular eyes and body scarifications. They may date back to the 16th century." (85, Bacquart)
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Pwo mask
This is an excellent Pwo mask, created by a Master Carver who lived in the early 20th century. It’s elegant expressive expression, successfully blends stylized and naturalistic facial features. Fine adze marks adorn the inner and outer surface.
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Pwo mask
This is a very nice version of the "outsider" character mask, which the Mbunda call "Simonda". Such masks vary greatly in size and quality. This particular example would have been collected in the north-western segment of Mbunda territory, as it has no forehead wrinkles.
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Pwo mask
The Chewa use their masks at the secret Nyau Society performances for initiations, funerals, and other important events. The British banned the Nyau due to it's secrecy, which explains why mask examples are seldom offered for sale.
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Makonde Mapiko Mask
This mask likely dates to a pre-contact period. First European contact with the Maconde occurred around 1910.
Even then, visits were sporadic. As a result, few early collected masks examples like this are known.
Price: Contact Us
African Masks
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Buyu / Boyo Figure - Congo
This handsome and rare male figure likely originates from the Buyu, Boyo, or a closely related neighbour. It is finely carved from a hard brown wood and is 34cm tall, or 13.4 inches. Figures were made as effigies of royal ancestors mizimu and kept in miniature funeral huts. Few examples are known in collections.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Tsonga - Ba Ronga Figure
In the early 20th century, Muhlati was the most famous carver is SE Africa. He had extraordinary skills and creditably claimed to be able to carve anything from wood.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Rare Zulu - Tsonga Figured Pair
The Mlungu in Africa: The carver of these relatively large figures has an idiosyncratic style that incorporates asymmetry to produce bulky and abstracted forms with unconventional volumes.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Rare Zulu - Tsonga Figured Pair
The Mlungu in Africa: The carver of these relatively large figures has an idiosyncratic style that incorporates asymmetry to produce bulky and abstracted forms with unconventional volumes.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Ba Tonka - Batonga Figure
A very small number of guardian figures were collected from the Ba Tonka (Batonka or Batonga) in the early 1980's. Known examples tend to have Chokwe related features, which is explained by the fact that the Zambezi river connects the two cultures.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
Galerie ezakwantu >> African art
Hemba Ancestral Figure - Congo
This figure has been in a collection for over 20 years and dates to the 20th century.
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
HET MAGAZIJN >> African art
KOTA RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE
KOTA RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE AFR06377
MESURMENTS - Hight 61cm 24 inches
AcCording to Gerard Delorme's "REFLECTIONS OF THE FUNARARY ART OF THE KOTA" this figure should be placed in the category 4 type.
PROVENANCE - Collection Kôffler, Switzerland
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
HET MAGAZIJN >> African art
BAULE BU USU COUPLE
BAULE BU USU COUPLE AFR08406
MESURMENTS - Hight 22,6cm 8 9/10 inches
Fine couple of spouce figures "bush spirit" with a cracqueled surface from sacrificial libatation ceremonies.
PROVENANCE - Privat collection, France
Price: Contact Us
Carving - sculptures - statues
