African Coffin Boat by Kane Kwie, Ghana

West Africa, Ghana, Asafo people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting hand-sewn cotton textile flag with appliqued figures and hand embroidered details. The Asafo or "war people" are well

West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Asante. Court linguist's staff finial circa mid to early 20th century. Sheets of gold leaf over wood of a seated chief or orator. The figure appears

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful collection of 40 cast-brass weights used for measuring and weighing gold. The weights are a variety of shapes,

West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante or Ashanti culture 20th century. Large and impressive example of a rare feline Leopard sword fitting, the leopard in the standing position with mouth closed an

West Africa, Ghana or Mali, possibly originating in Western Europe, Netherlands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A long strand of 28 large glass beads each of a deep teal green hue. Each bead is fo

A Benin Metal Boat with figures. 20th century. Nigeria, Benin. 44"L. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Janus head lid on large bodied pot. 23 1/2" tall. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The first were fou

This is a very old terracotta sculpture from the Akan peoples of Ghana, Africa. According to the Met Museum: Such Idols were created posthumously, royal images like this one were placed with the portr

This is a rare and fascinating ancient terracotta clay relic from the kOMALAND culture, present day Ghana, Africa. The Komaland culture is mysterious and not much is known other than the clay idols th

2 Large Ashanti Bronze Figures. Ghana, Africa. Largest Size: 32'' x 8'' x 5.5'' (81 x 20 x 14 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bid

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. With open nostrils. Concave depression on top of head. 13 1/2". Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Keening or braying terracotta pottery figure of an animal with raised head. 10" long. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is know

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 carved wooden female effigy with stylized horns , hands outstretched and seated on a classic throne. Remnants of Gold Gilt. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 9.5 inches tall. Prove

Terracotta, Singing bird with "cowrie shell" applique. 8 1/2". 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The first were fo

A fine Antelope Bronze gold weight, cast in the lost wax method and used as a scale weight for selling Gold dust by the Ashanti or Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The weight measures 2.5 x 1.5 inches ( 2

A carved wooden double or twin Fanti doll decorated with incised linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigment and embellished with old glass beads, Ghana, West Africa. The sculpture measures 14 x

A group of two African ivory upper arm bracelets. Circa 19th century-early 20th century. Traditionally worn by the Gurunsi people in Burkina Faso and the Kasena women in Ghana.++ Large African ivory u

West Africa Coast, Ivory Coast / Ghana, Asante, Baule or Akan culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine high-quality gold mpetea ring cast in the form of a frog surmounted on a band. The gold

A group of West African style objects. 20th century. ++West African style metal chameleon.++ Asante comb. Ghana++ Standing African style figure.++ 5 ethnographic objects. Provenance: Inventory and Col

A carved wooden female effigy with undeniable deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of Field use. Akan / Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The figure measures 11.75 inches tall ( 12 inc

African Ashanti's Orator's Staff, Ghana. 20th C. Rope-carved staff surmounted by a finial with bird and lion cub. Wood and pigment. On stand. Size: 63'' x 6'' x 9'' (160 x 15 x 23 cm). Property from t

African Asafo Fante Flag, Ghana, C.1960. Orange cotton panel with indigo blue scorpion and company No. 4. On support. Provenance: Colonial Arts, San Francisco. Size: 2'4'' x 3'11'' (71 x 119 cm). Prop

William Kentridge (South African, b. 1955) Untitled (Boat/Plate) charcoal and pastel on paper signed Kentridge (lower right) 6 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Provenance: Greg Kucera Gallery, Seattle, Washington