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…

Unique Akan Figure, Ethnic African Art #1429

20th century

Excellent condition

This rare and unique figure is made by the Akan people in West-Africa. The skin of this figure is made with a mixture of shells. Excellent condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in…

African Tribal Art, Adult Gold Weight Replica #1451

20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweight figures were used as a measuring system by the Akan/ashanti people of West-Africa. The gold weights were used to weigh gold dust which was used as currency before money and coins were…

Lobi Double Faced Betaba Figure #1071

20th century

Good condition

This unique double faced carved figure, also known as Bateba Phuwe usually have no specific defining posture and are often figures with their arms down. They are are looking straight ahead and often h…

Tribal Art Africa, Akan Comb #1475

20th century

Excellent condition

Wooden combs were used by the Akan tribes from Ghana and other parts of West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depend…

Brass Ashanti Bull with Bird #1645

20th century

Good condition

This bull with a bird on his head is originated from Ghana and is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. As you can see it has some corrosion, which makes it look more ethnically and unique. It consists of…