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African Primitive Tribal Art Pottery Medicine Pots

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ANCIENT AFRICAN CERAMIC POT W FIGURATIVE RELIEF: An ancient Western African hand-crafted round ceramic pot with figurative relief, applied snake and toad symbols. African Pottery For Collectors, Tribal Art. Dimensions: Size: H: 6 in. D: 4 1/4 in. Al

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VINTAGE WOODEN PRIMITIVE AFRICAN TRIBAL FOLK ART STATUE: Hand carved, erotica, in the motif of an enthroned tribal king. Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 19.5"H x 5.25"W Country of Origin: Zimbabwe

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VINTAGE WOODEN PRIMITIVE AFRICAN TRIBAL FOLK ART STATUE: Hand carved patinated grotesque stylized West African spirit. Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 18.25"H x 4.5"W Country of Origin: Zimbabwe

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VINTAGE WOODEN PRIMITIVE AFRICAN TRIBAL FOLK ART STATUE: Hand carved patinated, a grotesque stylized West African queen. Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 13.75"H x 4.5"W Country of Origin: Zimbabwe

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A Very Old Dogon Kibsi Idol, Old Italian Collection: A very old and rare "Kibsi" ancestral sculpture found only on the Yatenga plains in Burkina faso. This is a rare substyle of Dogon tribal arts, a primitive,traditional form with weathered and sun-bake

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ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE AFRICAN BASALT ARTIFACT: An antique african artifact made of polished basalt. It is possibly a part of a door lock. Door locks of a similar design are common among the Baman people of Mali. Tribal Art For Home Decor, Collecti

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Baoule box- Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Baoule box- Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Ivory Coast Dimension: 10,63 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 4,08 Pounds Item type: Pot, cup, bronze, ointmen

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Bronze Dogon Box - Mali- African Art Tribal Art: Title: Bronze Dogon Box - Mali- African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Mali Dimension: 10,63 Inch Weight: 1,8 Pounds Materials: Bronze Item Type: Box, pot, ointment Additional In

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African Style Female Figural Wooden Carving: African Style Female Figural Wooden Carving. Piece is black toned. Measures approx 13 inches tall 5 inches wide. Primitive art, totem, tribal art, art scultpure, arts and crafts, folk art.

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28 Volumes of Tribal and African Art: A collection of 28 volumes of African and Native American art, pottery, masks, etc. Provenance: From the estate of Geraldine Shapiro, New York.

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ANTIQUE AFRICAN DOGON STONEWARE HUMAN SHAPED VASE: A Dogon people lidded stoneware vessel modeled as a stylized human figure. Decorated with a relief lizard on the backside. Tribal Art For Home Decor, Collectible African Pottery Vases And Vessels. Dim

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Yoruba Ogboni Society Bronze Medicine Pot Collected 62: This is a very rare old and fascinating bronze vessel from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Cast bronze with a highly stylized face and some hanging accouterments, the vessel has a well worn and w

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Stylized Lega Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal Art: A handsome and interesting carved wooden idol with classic primitive face accented with kaolin clay and a wonderful abstract form with hand in the air. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measu

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13 Pcs. Books / Booklets, African Art etc.: To include "African Primitives: Function & Form in African Masks and Figures" by G.W. Sannes, "Nigerian Pottery: A Catalogue compiled by Sylvia Leith-Ross", "Kunst aus dem Alten Afrika" by Maria Kecsk

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African Primitive Tribal Art Pottery Medicine Pots

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Estate collection of two (2) African Yoruba pottery cauldron medicine pot and or cooking vessels. Large cauldron form bodies with incised encircling designs rising to a wide rim opening, and surmounting curved primitive tripodal elephant tusk form legs. No apparent makers mark. Larger measures 14" x 9" x 9". From the Chicago estate of American gallerist and philanthropist Maria McCormick (1937-2021).

Condition: Fair overall condition having moderate age related surface wear, with patina, and each having prior restoration to one leg. Estate fresh to the market.

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African Primitive Tribal Art Pottery Medicine Pots

Name: African Primitive Tribal Art Pottery Medicine Pots
SKU: 135834536
Price: 200 USD
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