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Explore a curated selection of rare African tribal objects — museum-grade artefacts chosen for their cultural significance, age, and craftsmanship. Each piece is one-of-one, rich in history and powerful in presence, perfect for collectors and design-led spaces.
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Monumental ceremonial sculpture
For institutional and significant private collections.
Monumental 20th century carved pair from Guinea attributed to the Baga region. Over two metres in height and presented as a matched male and female installation. Available exclusively as a pair.
Apo Ifa — Authentic Yoruba Priestess Divination Bag (Beaded Artefact)
This authentic Apo Ifa diviner’s bag originates from the Yoruba Ifa spiritual tradition. Hand-crafted with beadwork and symbolic African motifs, this cultural artefact was historically used by Ifa priestesses during divination rituals. Featuring a beaded front panel, inner pouch, and handcrafted detailing, it’s ideal for collectors of African art, cultural decor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking unique handmade African textiles. A rare, one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions with stand (H) 80cm (W) 40cm
Supplied with custom made steel display stand
Apo Ifa — Authentic Yoruba Priestess Divination Bag (Beaded Artefact)
This authentic Apo Ifa diviner’s bag originates from the Yoruba Ifa spiritual tradition. Hand-crafted with beadwork and symbolic African motifs, this cultural artefact was historically used by Ifa priestesses during divination rituals. Featuring a beaded front panel, inner pouch, and handcrafted detailing, it’s ideal for collectors of African art, cultural decor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking unique handmade African textiles. A rare, one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions with stand (H) 80cm (W) 40cm
Supplied with custom made steel display stand
Decorative Asante Gourd Vessel
A beautifully rounded Asante gourd vessel from Ghana, complete with a fitted lid and adorned with traditional Ashanti symbols. Each piece is handcrafted and unique, with natural variations in colour and pattern.
A finely carved Sejen bird figure from West Africa, featuring intricate geometric detailing across the wings and body. Traditionally created as a protective household symbol, this sculpture displays classic regional craftsmanship with a beautifully aged patina. A striking standalone piece for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic African art.
A monumental 1.2m Baga Nimba statue from Guinea, hand-carved in wood and adorned with cowrie shells and tassels. Representing the revered female spirit of fertility and agricultural abundance, the Nimba is one of the most iconic ceremonial sculptures of West Africa.
A compelling West African narrative carving depicting a village justice scene, hand-carved in Ghana and acquired near Aburi. The sculpture portrays a dramatic moment of communal discipline, where figures restrain an offender with a rope tied to a wooden post. Richly burnished with a dark patina, the carving captures both movement and storytelling within a single sculptural composition.
A handcrafted Ethiopian headrest, shaped from a single block of hardwood and finished with a beautiful natural patina. Once carried by pastoralist men to protect their hair while sleeping, this sculptural form now serves as an elegant interior object — earthy, minimal, and steeped in cultural history.
A beautifully aged vintage Maasai milk gourd, traditionally used for carrying and fermenting milk. Wrapped in patinated leather and adorned with hand-applied beadwork in the iconic colours of the Maasai, this sculptural piece brings East African heritage into a contemporary interior with quiet elegance.
A striking Ghanaian beaded wooden wall cross, hand-carved from traditional Sese wood and decorated with vibrant recycled glass beads. Combining Christian symbolism with West African beadwork traditions, this handcrafted piece offers a distinctive expression of devotional and cultural art.
A rare, very heavy East African face drum carved from a single block of dense hardwood and collected in Africa over 50 years ago. Features its original goat-skin top with hair intact. Primarily decorative due to the absence of a rope-tension system. A striking statement piece for refined interiors.
A rare matched pair of 1.2-metre Moroccan brass stanchions, handcrafted in Marrakesh using the traditional repousse technique. Statement ceremonial pieces with exceptional presence and cultural significance.
A striking bronze bust portraying a Maasai warrior, defined by strong facial features, ceremonial adornment and richly textured hair. The sculpture carries a deep aged patina and a commanding presence, making it a powerful statement piece for collectors of African art and refined interiors.
A rare ceremonial gong from Burkina Faso featuring a metal strike surface with a carved female spirit figure, paired with a 60cm wooden striker adorned with chameleons — a powerful symbol among the peoples of Burkina Faso such as the Bwa, Bobo, Lobi and Nuna. Traditionally used in rituals, gatherings, and spiritual ceremonies.
African Maasai Pangi Machete –
This type of machete was commonly seen on the tribesman.
Regarded as fierce lion hunters. This weapon is a genuine vintage item.
Dimensions (L) cm (W) cm
In much of Africa, the tool of choice for carving is the adze. The adze is used for carving masks and statuettes, as well as bowls, spoons, stools, and other utilitarian objects.
(Stand not included)
A traditional Maasai Rungu warrior’s club — hand-carved, perfectly balanced, and carried as both a weapon and symbol of status. A rare, authentic piece of East African heritage. Display stand shown is not included.
Handcrafted in Benin City, Nigeria, using the traditional lost-wax casting technique practiced by Benin bronze guild artisans.
A striking bronze bust of Oba Eweka II, ruler of the Benin Kingdom from 1914 to 1933. Handcrafted in Nigeria using the ancient lost-wax casting technique, this sculpture reflects the remarkable metalworking traditions of the Benin royal court.
An authentic old Senufo Njorowe Pregnant Belly Mask from Côte d’Ivoire, carved from heavy hardwood with deep patina and soft ritual wear. Compact, sculptural, and full of character, this piece brings cultural depth and organic African form into modern interiors. Displayed in a luxury off-white riad setting, it stands confidently on its own or alongside other belly masks as part of a curated wall installation.
A rare and deeply sculptural pair of old Senufo Njorowe Pregnant Belly Masks from Côte d’Ivoire, carved from heavy solid wood and carrying the full presence, weight, and patina expected of authentic spiritual objects. These two masks were carved within the same stylistic lineage and display beautifully as a curated pair. A museum-grade statement for modern interiors seeking depth, culture, and organic African form.
A striking 142.5cm Senufo Sejen Bird Statue hand-carved in Ivory Coast. Traditionally used in Poro society rituals as a symbol of wisdom, fertility, and protection. Its dramatic elongated form and bold geometric patterns make it a powerful centrepiece for any luxury interior. Rare, collectible, and highly sought-after.
A striking life-size African Colonial Gentleman statue from Côte d’Ivoire, expertly hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood and finished in rich traditional paintwork. Standing at an impressive 184 cm, this authentic antique colon figure possesses commanding presence and exceptional sculptural character, making it a remarkable collector’s piece for serious interiors or gallery display.
Dimensions: H 184 cm × W 34 cm × D 20 cm
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A remarkable antique Colon figure from Côte d’Ivoire, expertly carved from a single block of wood and finished in bold traditional pigments. Standing an impressive 185 cm tall, this life-size gentleman possesses exceptional presence and sculptural authority, making it a striking collector’s piece.
Originally created during the colonial era, colon figures portray European officials or Western-dressed African elites, capturing the complex cultural exchanges of the period. Today these sculptures are highly sought after for their historical significance, distinctive aesthetic, and powerful visual impact.
Dimensions: H 185 cm × W 38 cm × D 35 cm
(Not covered by free freight)
Apo Ifa — Authentic Yoruba Priestess Divination Bag (Beaded Artefact)
This authentic Apo Ifa diviner’s bag originates from the Yoruba Ifa spiritual tradition. Hand-crafted with beadwork and symbolic African motifs, this cultural artefact was historically used by Ifa priestesses during divination rituals. Featuring a beaded front panel, inner pouch, and handcrafted detailing, it’s ideal for collectors of African art, cultural decor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking unique handmade African textiles. A rare, one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions with stand (H) 80cm (W) 40cm
Supplied with custom made steel display stand
A rare, hand-carved Yoruba offering bowl from Nigeria, standing an impressive 134cm tall. Traditionally used for sacred offerings in Yoruba spiritual practice, this multi-figure sculpture carries powerful cultural symbolism and presence. A statement museum-level piece for elevated interiors.
A beautifully carved Yoruba Opon Igede Ifa bowl, traditionally used to hold kola nuts, palm nuts, and offerings during spiritual ceremonies. A culturally rich collectible with strong symbolic presence.
Benin Bronze Head Nigeria
– The Benin Empire, which occupied parts of present-day Nigeria
between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, was very rich in
sculptures of diverse materials, such as iron,
bronze, wood, ivory, and terra cotta.
This lost wax bronze figure is of an ‘Iyoba’ or Queen.
A refined pair of authentic Nimba figures from the Baga people of Guinea, carved in hardwood with distinctive crested forms and patterned detailing. Traditionally used during rice-harvest ceremonies, these sculptural works represent one of West Africa’s most admired artistic traditions.
Female: 1.20m × 38cm × 42cm | Male: 1.22m × 20cm × 34cm
Dimensions: H 1.2m × W 38cm × D 42cm
read more about this statue in the description below
A powerful pair of Senufo hornbill sculptures from Ivory Coast, traditionally associated with the Poro Society. These ceremonial African carvings display the elongated forms and geometric wing patterns characteristic of Senufo artistry, with a rich natural patina that reflects their cultural symbolism and sculptural presence.
Presented together as a balanced architectural display, the pair embodies wisdom, discipline, and ancestral knowledge within West African ceremonial tradition.
Subtotal: $2,600.00