Wooden Comb, West-Africa #1494

20th century

Excellent condition

Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth,…

Mali Wooden Dogon Door #446

Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

Dogon doors are made by the Dogon people from Mali. They are carved out of wood and serve to protect the people’s storage buildings or granaries. They almost all have a simple sliding door lock.…

Lobi Bateba Shrine figure with Hat #1399

20th century

Good condition

This nice Lobi figure with a hat is created to protect the people. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. They were usually placed on family altars and shrines. It protects the w…

Akan Hand Made Elephant Table #1664

20th century

Good condition

This wooden table with base is consisting of a carved figure of an elephant which was made by the Akan people from West-Africa and was imported to the Netherlands in 1990. The table is offered "as is"…

Unique Colorful Drum from Ghana #1668

20th century

Good condition

The colors, carvings and precision of this drum are just amazing. A real collectors piece. As you can see on the images it has some traces of wear and tear and a few minor splits. It can be used to pl…