A Mbembe Drum Finial Figure (African Art)

Figürliches Fragment einer Schlitztrommel Mbembe, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 58 cm. L 68,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Rudolf und Leonore Blum (1919-2009 / 1923-2013),

Traditional tribal figure; woman kneeling with basket or drum. Hand carved African folk art figure. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 11.5"H

Traditional African folk art figure featuring man playing a drum. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 10.75"H

20th C., including a mortar and pestle, a female effigy figure, a staff with carved finial, a standing tribal figure adorned with beads, and a paint-decorated piece of tree bark, appx. 5 pieces total

Figürliches Staboberteil, Prestigeobjekt Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Goldfolie, Textil. H 44,5 cm. Provenienz: amerikanische Privatsammlung, Washington D.C. &#822

A carved wooden idol with carved "coffee bean" eyes and small and raised finial on top to hold a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figur

African Chikunda Carved Wood Male Figure with Cane, Ethiopia (Gona). Small head-form finial pin inset at top. Provenance: Milos Atherstone African Art, New York; Allan Stone Gallery, New York (acquire

Krone, Figur, 4 Staboberteile Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, teilweise mit Goldfolie überzogen. Provenienz: Nachlass Dr. Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011), Waltalingen. Krone: H 8 cm. Ø 2

A Vintage carved wooden effigy of a Drummer shown squatted on their drum and playing. Bembe or related ethnic group, DRC / Congo, Africa. The figure has a well handled surface and measures 12.5 inches

Three: 20th c. Asante Figure/Possible Staff Finial, Ghana Carved wood, gold leaf Without stand: 9 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" 20th c. Asante Crown, Ghana Carved wood, gold leaf 8" x 10 1/4" x 7 1/4" 20th c

African Drums & Masks. All in good to great condition. Tallest mask is 15"h. Lot includes: Red Burial Mask - Chakwe Angola, Male Bust from Kongo, Zaire. Fire blackened Male Standing Figure from Liberi

25 Grosse Colon-Figur Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 92,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Colon-Figuren belegen eindrücklich die Auseinandersetz

Figur Chamba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 57 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011). CHF 1 00

Figur Buyu, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, Eisen (Stift). H 33 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). CHF 2 000 / 4 000 EUR 1 720 / 3 440

Stehende Figur Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1987). Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 400 Jahre (+/-20%) Karl Ferdinand Schä

A Carved wooden female effigy with a well worn and well handled surface, erosion to the feet and an overall weathered and field used patina. Akan speaking peoles, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 13

A Large carved wooden mask with highly abstract facial features and a most interesting front lock finial that evolves into an arm and hand. A very unusual example. Mossi peoples or related ethnic grou

SItzende Figur Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). - Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 220 Jahre (+/-20 %). CHF 800 / 1 200

Stehende Figur Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 24,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1987). Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 600 Jahre (+/-20 %). Karl Ferdinand Sch

A well weathered old carved marionette figure with classic facial features and a wonderful flowing form with articulated arms and a bright red painted surface, embellished with metal eyes and painted

78 Figur, "koshi" Yaka, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, div. Fetischmaterial. H 54 cm. Provenienz: - Georges Stoecklin (1937-1997), Juan les Pins. - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1993). Persönli

Grosse stehende Figur Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 99 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

A very old and decayed Dogon shrine sculpture with wonderful twisted form and a heavy organic substance applied to surface, many applications over a long period of time suggesting ritual use. The Stat

22 Figur Agni, Ghana Holz. H 33 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Diese ausdrucksstarke Fruchtbarkeitsfigur diente wohl als Anschauungsmittel bei der Mädchen-Initiation. Ange