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African Instrument and Carving Group

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Group of Old African Carvings: Group of four old African carvings measuring 13" x 5.75" x 4.5" to 25.75" x 3" x 1.75". Provenance: Private collection Washington state. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine

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Group (5) West African carvings: Group (5) West African carvings, Including a Sukuma Ancestor figure with horns and adorned with strung beads, Tanzania, 15"h, a seated Bamileke, female figure, Cameroon, 15"h, and three figural dance

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AFRICAN, MAHOGANY FIGURAL & ANIMAL GROUP CARVING: African, contemporary. Heavy carved mahogany wood figural sculpture depicting animals and human figures. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Georgia. Appr

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(5 Pc) Group Of African Wood Carvings: DESCRIPTION: A Group of African wooden carvings feature the following: (1) African Yoruba Shang Staff H: 10.5" (1) African Senufo Seated Female Figure (Damage to Torso) H: 12" (2) African Fanti Fertil

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Group of African Wood Carvings: The tallest figure: 33 in, high, The vessel: 6 1/2 in. high [5 pieces]

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African Wood Carvings and Masks: Group of African items including wood carving of nursing woman, 32 3/4" H, five masks, two other carved figures, and rattle. (9) pieces total.

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African Congo Kuba Horse Divination Instrument: An African D.R.C. Congo Kuba divination instrument, carved wood depicting a horse having detailed carving on each side

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Six Antique/Vintage African Tribal Wood Carvings.: Six Antique/Vintage African Tribal Wood Carvings. Tallest measures 16"h. Condition: Good with wear, cracks and losses.

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4 African Objects. 20th c.: A group of four African objects. 20th century. ++ String instrument. West African. 25" x 7 1/2" x 7 1/2". ++ Headdress. West African. 9" x 9" x 1". ++ Congo figure on a gourd. 20" x 7" x 7". ++ Africa

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Two Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal Musical: Two Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal Musical Instruments. Drum 24"h. and String Instrument 23"h. Condition: Good with wear and age cracks.

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Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal Man on: Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal Man on Horseback Carving. Remnants of white paint. 32"h. Condition: Good with wear and age cracks.

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A group of three African tribal items: A group of three African tribal itemsComprising of a decorative woven fan on stand, a metal figure and a wooden instrument in stand.tallest height 31in (79cm)

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African Carving: African carved vessel. 13 1/2" Ht..

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Dogon African Carving (vintage): Carved wood panel (door or window) with custom metal stand, panel 25 x 20 x 2” plus pegs, overall 28 x 22 x 8”, weight 26 lbs.

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Central African Group of Three Figures: Central African Group of Three Figures. Including a Luba Figure, a Chockwe Figure and Tshogo Figure. Carved wood. Sizes: 1) 15'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (38 x 13 x 11 cm); 2) 10'' x 3'' x 3.25'' (25 x 8 x 8 cm)

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Large African Carving, 47"h x 13"w x 14"d: Large African Carving, 47"h x 13"w x 14"d

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Description

African instrument and carving group to include gourd and seed rattle, 14-1/2"L, La Playa bongo drum pair, hyde and wood bead swinging instrument, 11-1/2"L, (2) carved elephant figures, Mexican engraved figural horn handled bowie knife reading "The one who offends my owner, revenge awaits" signed D.Vasquez, Ocotlan, Oax, 12"L, green stone etching of child and snake, stone elephant and (2) African carved plaques, 15-1/2"L, 18"L

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African Instrument and Carving Group

Name: African Instrument and Carving Group
SKU: 143544213
Price: 50 USD
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