African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies

Mali. Dogon Tribes 1800 ca. Sun Pendant used by Dogon Elites during ritual and ceremonies. 235 gr. - 9,5x7,5 cm. Very Rare. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of the co

An African bronze rooster sculpture. An artisan commemorative primitive tribal work produced in the African School for ritual use in ceremonies to celebrate royal ancestors of the Iyoba, or Queen Moth

Hand-carved African Mask With Cloth and Hair Breaded. Size: 10" x 7". In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and initiations. Oftentimes they can

Antique African Nkisi Kongo Power Fetish Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Early 20th C wood and fabric fetish figure for ritual ceremonies. Measuring 22 cm H x 8 W. From a Montreal privat

African Carved Wood Cup / Chalice from Kuba, DRC. Carved wood cup from the Democratic Republic of Congo used for ritual ceremonies. Measures 25 cm H x 14 W. From a Montreal private collection inherite

Antique African Pende Sanza / Thumb Piano. 19th C Wood and metal thumb piano from the Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola used in ritual ceremonies. Measures 41 cm L x 18 W. From a Montreal private

Antique African Kete Helmet Mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Late 19th C ritual ceremony mask made of wood, hair, feathers, pigment and rope. From a Montreal private collection inherited by

Hand-carved Wooden Painted Mask. Size: 10" x 7". In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and initiations. Oftentimes they can only be handled by in

Lega Mask from Zaire, Vintage. Size: 11”2” x 7”w. Ships from Corona del Mar, CA. In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and init

Fon Peoples, metalwork Asen altar staff, Benin, the portable alter topped by circle of seated figures in a ritual ceremony, on custom stand, 47"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip G

**Originally Listed At $100** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A large and finely-carved wooden helmet mask intended as dancing wear for rituals and ceremonies. The mask, me

Like their neighbours (Kota, Fang and Punu), the Vuvi worship and venerate ancestors through a number of rituals and ceremonies called bwete to ensure the protection and survival of the village. The s

This lots is for Three antique forged iron ceremonial staffs known as Osanyin which are used in ritual magic ceremonies of the Herbalist cult, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Staffs feature avian

A traditional West African Ivory Coast Jimini people face mask. Carved from wood and adorned with intricate details, it is central to various ceremonies and rituals, serving as embodiments of ancestra

Lot of four African Art Reference Books. 1) The peoples of kenya by Joy Adamson 2) Emblems of Passage by SF Tribal 3) African Alchemy art for healing ceremonies 4) Art & Oracle, Ritual art from the ME

African Galoa Right of Passage Mask, Gabon. Caved wood and pigment. Traditionally "okukwe" masks would perform during rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals, weddings or funera

A carved wooden mask with exaggerated eyes and a well handled and worn surface suggesting ritual use, most likely used in initiation ceremonies. Mbangani or Binji peoples mask, Congo, central Africa.

Nuo-Maske China, Yunnan H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Neuenburg. Nuo, also called the "nuo sacrifice" or "nuo ceremony," was originally a type of sacrificial and magical ritual held

'African Ceremonies' Volumes 1 and 2, by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publisher, 1999, the two hardcovers presented together in a slipcase, overall 14.25"h x 10.75"w x 3"d.

African Ceremonies by Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher with African Dance Footage. See photos for more details.

175 African Ceremonies Beckwith, Carol Fisher, Angela New York: Abrams (1999). ISBN 0-8109-4205-4 English text 2 vol. : 384 and 360pages. Numerous illustrations Hardcover 36 cm. 7.140 gr. CHF 5

271 African ceremonies Beckwith, Carol Fisher, Angela New York: Harry N. Abrams (2002) ISBN: 0-8109-3484-1 (the concise edition) English text 400 pages 461 photographs in full color Hardcover with dus

Mali 16th - 18th Century Wood, 100 cm Provenance: Günther Steffens Collection, Johannesburg, South Africa Private collection, The Netherlands, 2015-2018 David Serra Fine Tribal Art, Barcelona Pr

20th century, Northern Ivory Coast, carved and polychromed wood with individually applied metal scales, supported by steel base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 85 x 7