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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Kenya

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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Ethiopia: Two hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Ethiopia, mid 20th century, each having a crescent shape platform with waterfall ends, surmounting a double-cone base incised with geometric designs and

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Hand carved wood figural headrest, Luba, DRC: Hand carved wood figural headrest, Luba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid 20th century, having an elliptical top surmounting adorsed figures of crouching pregnant women, resting on a

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Collector's Lot of 4 African Headrests: 4 African carved wood headrests: one Kambatta Arussi from Ethiopia; 2 Karamojong from Northern Uganda/Kenya; one Oromo from Ethiopia. Early/mid 20th c. Sizes: 1) 6'' x 6'' x 5'' (15 x 15 x 13 cm); 2)

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Ethiopian Hand Carved Tribal Neck Rest: Ethiopian hand carved tribal neck rest Ethiopia, Oromo culture Early 20th century Wood 13,5 x 13 cm This headrest is a symbol of Oromo culture, Ethiopia. In Omo Valley, men never move without taking t

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African Turkana Carved Wood Tribal Headrest, Kenya: Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with no major breaks, losses or repairs. Appears to be original patina. We believe this to be a Turkana headrest purchased by Mr. Nooter Kenya 1981.

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Luba hand carved wood figural comb, 10.5"h: Hand carved wood figural comb, Luba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, mid 20th century, depicting a man walking with a cane, above a wide band of incised geometric decoration and six tines, 1

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Group (6) African carved wood head rests: Group (6) African carved wood head rests, Incl. Kuba Peoples, Zulu Peoples, Ethiopian, etc., 6"h x 19"w x 4"d (largest), 6"h x 7.5"w x 4.25"d (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor P

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Kuba Peoples Style, Carved Wood Headrest, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa: Kuba peoples style carved wood headrest, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size 4"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Lobi hand carved wood standing female figure: Hand carved wood standing female figure, Lobi peoples, Ghana, mid 20th century, having an oval head with almond eyes and a raised coiffure, above a body flanked by out curved arms, the hand resting at

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AFRICAN WOOD BOWL, TURKANA: Turkana Peoples, Kenya, Oval Carved Wood Bowl with thin sides, black painted rim, fibre carrying loop, 6" x 12" x 7". Good condition. Provenance: From the Estate of Joyce Colby.

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African Bamana Carved Wood Chi Wara Headdress: West African, Bambara people of Mali, hand-carved wood chi wara headdress in the form of an antelope, the surface incised with geometric decoration. 39" H x 13" W x 3.25" D. Provenance: Property from

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African Oromo Ethiopian Carved Wood Tribal Headrest: Ca. mid 20thC. Good with original dark patina intact, some age cracking and edge wood losses. Age-appropriate wear for this type of tribally used artifact. Ex-Nooter coll.

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Lot of 3 Kenyan Ebony Carved Figurals: Lot of three original Kenya African hand carved Ebony wood figurals from Nyamezi tribe, stick figures folk art. Traditional images, fine detail. 7," 12," and 13.5." $10 DOMESTIC SHIPPING

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African Art Bakongo Nkondi Nkisi Nail / Wood Fetish: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

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African Art Bakongo Nkondi Nkisi Blade / Wood Fetish: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

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Chokwe Pig Mask, Angola: African Tribal Art: Chokwe People, Angola: Mwana Ngulu Mask depicting a domesticated pig. Mid 20th century, with a custom-made display stand. The mask is hand-carved wood, painted with brown and black

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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Kenya

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Two hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Kenya, mid 20th century, each having an ellipictical top surmounting an open support, resting on an oval base, largest 6"h x 5.75"w x 3"d

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(2) Hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Kenya

Name: (2) Hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Kenya
SKU: 100254405
Price: 100 USD
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