Loniaké mask
The Loniaké mask is made from a rectangular wooden plank edged with fringes and topped by one or two bird heads, specifically…
MFG-54
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Maternity
Numerous details in this mother-and-child figure with an artistically scarified belly.
MTR-39
Fumbam Rain Fetish
Fetish from the Fumban region in western Cameroon.
FET-84
Votive couple
Very simple votive couple. These statuettes dedicated to family worship were normally made by a family member.
FIV-15
Jano Votive Figure
In Africa, statues, offerings, votive figures and ex-votos are not offerings to God or gods in gratitude for a benefit or to…
FIV-16
Chain of Marriage
The chains called marriage are a symbol of marriage union. legend says that if the chain breaks, the marriage bond is broken…
VAR-15
Kola Nut Box
Box for storing kola nuts, also used as a jewellery box or chest for small valuables.
RCPT-24
Kola Nut Cup
Cup made of bronze filigree for offering kola nuts to guests.
RCPT-25
Mbotumbo Spoon
Ceremony spoon whose handle represents the genius of nature Nbotumbo, dispenser of his favors to humans.
CHR-29
Helmet
Magnificent bronze helmet mask depicting a hornbill with a fruit in its beak.
MCYC-40
Headrest
Headrests or neckrests have been known since ancient Egypt. Their use is found to varying degrees across almost all of Africa.
RECL-8
Headrest
Headrests or neckrests have been known since ancient Egypt. Their use is found to varying degrees across almost all of Africa.
RECL-9
Passport Mask
Small masks also called “Saint Christopher”, used by travellers abroad or outside their region.
MPS-16
Kloro or N´da Twin Mask
The cult of twins is particularly significant in Africa, chiefly Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and Togo.
GML-16
Male Votive Figure
The statues, offerings, votive figures and exvotes are not in Africa an offering dedicated to God or to the gods for a…
FIV-17
Equestrian Statue
Woman mounted on a riding animal. Abdominal scarifications and a necklace of yellow beads around the waist.
MYA-22
Female Votive Figure
In Africa, statues, offerings, votive figures and ex-votos are not offerings to God or gods in gratitude for a benefit or to…
FIV-18
Male Votive Figure
In Africa, statues, offerings, votive figures and ex-votos are not offerings to God or gods in gratitude for a benefit or to…
FIV-19
Maternity
The maternity figure is one of the oldest and most representative forms in Africa.
MTR-40
Ceremony Spoon
The spoon is not like in the West an utensil intended for eating or cooking.
CHR-30
Griot Face Mask
Mask painted red with its tongue sticking out.
MFANT-162
Helmet Mask
Hardwood helmet mask bearing a crocodile in relief whose tail is a snake’s head.
MCYC-41
Dye Elephant Mask
Elegant, finely made elephant mask showing the Guró’s mastery of woodcarving.
MFZ-33
Nwantantay Mask
The Bwa are part of the Boboknown as “Bobo blacks” , like the “Bobo Fing”, considered the real ones Bobo.
MFG-55
