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[PIERCE, Elijah (1892-1984)]. Art exhibition ticket, pamphlet, and broadside promoting African

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AFRICAN ART - SENUFO STYLE: Senufo style large wood bird. H.: 162cm - 67.75"

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Rotholzpulver-Deckeldose (TRIBAL ART): 121 Rotholzpulver-Deckeldose (TRIBAL ART) Kuba, DR Kongo Holz. H 5,5 cm. B 26 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Das heutige Königreich Kuba ist eine von der Herrscher

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Maske, "kifwebe" (TRIBAL ART): 133 Maske, "kifwebe" (TRIBAL ART) Songye, DR Kongo Gesockelt (base included) Holz. H 32 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Maske des bwadi ba kifwebe-Geheimbundes. Solche Masken verkörperten ein

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African Tribal Art "Leaning" Figures: African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali. Gracefully leaning couple, male and female. The Female carries a baby on her back. The Dogon say that the figures were magically seen in trees by Spiritual Lead

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Wickelgewand: 123 Wickelgewand (TRIBAL ART) Kuba, DR Kongo Raphia. B 82 cm. L 304 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Eine Ausnahmeerscheinung in der Afrikanischen Kunst sind die Textilien der Kuba, die sich in

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African Teke Bulti Power Figure: African Tribal Art: Teke people (Bateke), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa: Bulti Bonga (Power Figure) Late 19th Century (Circa 1875). Carved wood, wax, natural pigments and unknown materials.

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Figur, "blolo-bla" (TRIBAL ART): 31 Figur, "blolo-bla" (TRIBAL ART) Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Gesockelt (base included) Holz. H 38 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Die Zuordnung der Baule-Figuren ist a

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Rotholzpulver-Deckeldose (TRIBAL ART): 115 Rotholzpulver-Deckeldose (TRIBAL ART) Kuba, DR Kongo Holz. H 5 cm. B 18 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Das heutige Königreich Kuba ist eine von der Herrschersc

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, shells, cowrie shells and buttons. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 11'' x 5.75'' x 5.5'' (28 x 15 x

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Yoruba Door 83" from Nigeria on Stand - African Tribal Art: Height: 83" door and 83.25" on stand Width: 23.5" Depth: 2" Weight: 72 lbs This intricately carved Yoruba door features eight separate scenes with an array of humans and animals. It comes attached to

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[PIERCE, Elijah (1892-1984)]. Art exhibition ticket, pamphlet, and broadside promoting African

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[PIERCE, Elijah (1892-1984)]. Art exhibition ticket, pamphlet, and broadside promoting African American woodcarver and folk artist Elijah Pierce. Ca 1930s.

Look. It's Your Chance to See the Mammoth Sacred Art Demonstration...done by Rev. Mr. & Mrs. E. Pierce. Columbus, OH: N.p., 6 x 11 in. broadside (mild toning). -- Pierce's Wood Carving Exhibit. Columbus, OH: [Elijah Pierce], n.d. 3 3/4 x 6 3/16 in. pamphlet. -- Admit One to the Mammoth Sacred Art Display. [Columbus], n.d. 3 3/8 x 2 in. ticket (minor toning). With pencil inscription with address and time information for the event.

Ephemera from an exhibition by African-American woodcarver and folk artist Reverend Elijah Pierce. Born to formerly enslaved parents, he began woodcarving by the age of 7. He was honored with the National Heritage Fellowship in 1982 for his impact on the folk art community.

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[PIERCE, Elijah (1892-1984)]. Art exhibition ticket, pamphlet, and broadside promoting African

Name: [PIERCE, Elijah (1892-1984)]. Art exhibition ticket, pamphlet, and broadside promoting African
Brand: Elijah Pierce
SKU: 145989722
Price: 275 USD
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