Female Wood Lobi, Burkina Faso #511

20th century

Good condition

This is a fine sculpture from the Lobi people, figures made in this style are pretty common. It would protect the people from sorcerers and witches, find a partner for the female and protect her from…

Spade Shaped Ethnic Ashanti Comb #1476

20th century

Excellent condition

A fine Ashanti comb with a shape of a spade and a carving of a bird on a Ashanti stool. Wooden combs were used by the Akan tribes from Ghana and other parts of West-Africa. The combs could be given as…

Hand Carved Tribal Drum, Akan #1669

20th century

Good condition

This remarkable drum is made by the Akan tribe from Africa. It is hand made and painted beautiful. It stands on a leopard and can be used to play on, or to serve as decoration. Provenance: Private co…

Double Faced Akuaba Doll, Ghana #672

20th century

Good condition

Akuaba dolls are wooden carved fertility dolls and are a general symbol of good luck and health. They are known the best from the Ashanti people from Ghana. Traditionally a woman would wear the Akuaba…

Akan West-African Slingshot #1411

20th century

Excellent condition

A carved Akan slingshot from the Akan people from West-Africa. A unique piece that has been painted. Excellent overall condition. Slingshots like this one could be used on birds and small animals, pro…