Hunter
The hunter is one of the most important characters in traditional African societies.
EMS-26
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Tenenkun Sitting Male Figurine
These statuettes come from the Djenne region, the nearest city to the archaeological site “Jenne-Jeno”, (formerly Djenne), in the Niger Valley.
TRRC-41
Statue of Ancestor
Expression of dignity and serenity in this statue of ancestor belonging to a member of the secret Bwami society.
EMS-28
Asie Usu
It is the geniuses or spirits of nature that can intervene in the world of humans by granting them their favors or…
EMS-29
Byeri
Usually called reliquary guards usually represent men sitting or with slightly bent knees.
EMS-30
Crossing Band
Antique copper coin used by Baluba of Katanga and Kasaï, during the century XIX and even well advanced the Colonization.
MND-2
Priestess of Cult Gelede
The Gelede cult, practiced mainly by the Yoruba Westerners, it is a cult in honor of living or deceased elderly women.
MYA-11
Male Statue
Forefather statue with pectoral and facial scarifications. Ringed legs. typically combed igbo in the form of a crest.
45
Reliquary Maginga
Statues with overlapping heads representing the different degrees within the “Bwamé” society.
RLC-14
Calao
Unique model of calao cast by the procedure of lost wax.
BRN-45
Soothsayer
Statue of a man sitting on a stool. Folded legs.
EMS-31
Male Statue
A comb divided into two parts, like crests, from the top of which two rope braids go down backwards.
EMS-32
Ancestor
The Ambete or Mbete are located on the borderline of Gabon with the Republic of the Congo.
RLC-15
Asie Usu
Dark and deep patina.
EMS-33
Asie Usu
The figure of this ancestor respects perfectly the canon baule.
EMS-35
Boy In Short Pantalon
Figure collected in an animist village of Baule. Remains of red polychrome are preserved on his face and lips.
COL-33
Memorial Statue
As animism disappears in Africa, these figures are becoming more difficult to find.
EMS-36
High Dignator O King
Given the numerous sculptural details of this figure it is without doubt a king or a very important chief or dignitary, as…
EMS-37
Messenger With Tambor
Messenger using his tam tam to convey a message. Finely sculpted figure with a long beard and very chiseled hair.
EMS-38
Blolo Bian
Mystical husband figure. Expression of the sweet and serene face, of a pure ballet style.
EMS-39
Notable O Ancestor
Statue of notable or ancestor as indicated by the bearded necklace.
EMS-40
Fertility Doll
These dolls are carried behind the back by women who are expecting a child or by those who want to become pregnant.
FRT-1
Fertility Picket
Fertility, whether from fields or from people, is one of the central themes of traditional African societies.
FRT-2
Doll Biiga
The Biiga dolls are manufactured by the Mossi Bulsa region.
FRT-3
