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This Senufo Kpelie hand-carved wooden mask comes from the Ivory Coast/Mali. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Ivory Coast/Mali Senufo people’s ‘Kpelie’ mask. Beautiful, mysterious and poetic, imbued with the cultural narrative of its people and its time.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 20 – H 65 and weight 3kg.
An antique puppet from the Bamana people in Segou region of Mali. The figure depict the character of the preferred, benign woman barabara (unlike the evil woman galomuso ). We see pigmentation of orange and black. The Sogo bò puppet theater is still widespread in the tribal area of Bamana and has entertaining character, often with moral approaches, representing a comprehensive dance and vocal performance. Bozo people live along Niger river and are related to Bamana. They are known as people of the fish as they make their living by fishing. They also create mythical beings for masquerades and performances before hunting and fishing events.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 18 - H 30 and weight 0.6 kg."
The Queen Memorial Sculpture is well known from Bangwa peoples. She is recognizable by her tall curved headcrest, open toothy mouth, and decorated neck collar. She holds two tools or instruments, one in either hand. The pose is typical of Bangwa sculpture, with knees bent and standing. The surface of the carving has had several layers of pigment and a flaky encrusted feel. One of these statues has the prestigious title njuindem (“woman of god”) a priestess of the earth, or now known as the “Bangwa Queen.” Believed to be a sub-type of Lefem ancestor figures, njuindem (meaning 'woman of god'; also called ngwindem or anyi) maternity figures are carved to represent mothers of twins and royal wives of the fwa. Bangwa Queen are held in high esteem are Bangwa women. They are responsible for the continued growth, expansion and ultimate power of the kingdom through childbirth. Bangwa is a kingdom located within the Cameroon Grassfields. During the 19th century, Bangwa fon (chiefs) commissioned lefem statues to be carved as manifestation of themselves.
Made of 100% Wood.
Model is W 30 H 120 and weight 6 kg.
An old fetish doll that lies outside the realm of anything recognizable in nature. It belongs to the works and the ritual practice of the Senufo tribe. The figure give visual representation to invisible bush spirits and function as divination devices. Believed to be used to uncover misdeeds, false testimony, and culpability. Although such works have the potential to affect all members of a Senufo community, access to this doll oracle is restricted to the most enlightened senior male and, occasionally, female members, who keep it shrouded in secrecy.
Made of 100% Wood, iron, woven fiber, organic material, cowrie shell.
Model is W 25 – H 50 and weight 0.2 kg.
An old fetish doll that lies outside the realm of anything recognizable in nature. It belongs to the works and the ritual practice of the Senufo tribe. The figure give visual representation to invisible bush spirits and function as divination devices. Believed to be used to uncover misdeeds, false testimony, and culpability. Although such works have the potential to affect all members of a Senufo community, access to this doll oracle is restricted to the most enlightened senior male and, occasionally, female members, who keep it shrouded in secrecy.
Made of 100% Wood, iron, woven fiber, organic material, cowrie shell.
Model is W 25 – H 45 and weight 0.3 kg.
Female spirit statue (Anjenu) originating from the Idoma peoples that live south of the Benue river. The statue evokes a spiritual protective power that inhabits the water or the bush and sometimes appears in dreams. Anjenu helps to cure illness and, above all, aids female fertility. The Anjenu was invoked by men who wanted their wives to become pregnant. Protruding conical breasts and navels are common. The face is usually painted with white pigments, scarification marks in front of the ears as well as the vertical one on the forehead, and the blackened lips surrounding the mouth with its clearly visible teeth - a stylistic characteristic often shared with Ibo people. Seated statues are believed to incarnate fertility, a frequent theme in the region.
Made of 100% wood, pigment.
Model is W 30 – H 50 and weight 0.6 kg.
Dogon sculpture of the horse and rider depict the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with these qualities since it was introduced into West Africa more than a thousand years ago. In Dogon society, horses were generally considered a luxury reserved for the rich and powerful people. In Dogon beliefs the horse and rider figures are seen as mythological symbol of the seventh Nommo. According to Dogon history the Nommo, of which there are eight, are the forefathers of the entire dogon race. After the sacrifice of the fifth Nommo and the scattering of his dismembered body across the earth, the seventh Nommo descended from the heavens. This was the blacksmith, who brought to earth the ancestors of human beings, animals, grains and technology. Upon landing the rider, the seventh Nommo disembarked from the ark on horseback. It is believed that the horse was the very first animal to inhabitate the earth. Hence the horse motif is found throughout Dogon art.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 55 - H 60 and weight 8 kg.
A female puppet maani from the Puppet theater Sogo-Bò of the Bambara people / Bozo Peoples, Mali. The arms of the figure can be moved up and down by cords and let awake a humorous moving figure. The elaborate hairstyle suggests the character of the preferred, benign woman barabara (unlike the evil woman galomuso ). We see pigmentation of red and black, extensive fitting of decorated brass sheet on the face, coiff as well as the neck and the arms. The Sogo bò puppet theater is still widespread in the tribal area of Bamana and has entertaining character, often with moral approaches, representing a comprehensive dance and vocal performance.
Made of 100% wood, pigment.
Model is W 20 - H 65 and weight 0.8 kg."
Dogon sculpture of the horse and rider depict the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with these qualities since it was introduced into West Africa more than a thousand years ago. In Dogon society, horses were generally considered a luxury reserved for the rich and powerful people. In Dogon beliefs the horse and rider figures are seen as mythological symbol of the seventh Nommo. According to Dogon history the Nommo, of which there are eight, are the forefathers of the entire dogon race. After the sacrifice of the fifth Nommo and the scattering of his dismembered body across the earth, the seventh Nommo descended from the heavens. This was the blacksmith, who brought to earth the ancestors of human beings, animals, grains and technology. Upon landing the rider, the seventh Nommo disembarked from the ark on horseback. It is believed that the horse was the very first animal to inhabitate the earth. Hence the horse motif is found throughout Dogon art.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 26 - H 30 and weight 0.8 kg.
An antique puppet from the Bamana people in Segou region of Mali. The figure depict the character of the preferred, benign woman barabara (unlike the evil woman galomuso ). We see pigmentation of orange and black. The Sogo bò puppet theater is still widespread in the tribal area of Bamana and has entertaining character, often with moral approaches, representing a comprehensive dance and vocal performance. Bozo people live along Niger river and are related to Bamana. They are known as people of the fish as they make their living by fishing. They also create mythical beings for masquerades and performances before hunting and fishing events.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 20 - H 65 and weight 0.9 kg."
An antique puppet from the Bamana people in Segou region of Mali. The figure depict the character of the preferred, benign woman barabara (unlike the evil woman galomuso ). We see pigmentation of orange and black. The Sogo bò puppet theater is still widespread in the tribal area of Bamana and has entertaining character, often with moral approaches, representing a comprehensive dance and vocal performance. Bozo people live along Niger river and are related to Bamana. They are known as people of the fish as they make their living by fishing. They also create mythical beings for masquerades and performances before hunting and fishing events.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 20 - H 65 and weight 0.9 kg."
Chamba sculptures are not very common and have an exceptional aesthetic presence and compelling abstract design. It was thought to have either a protective or healing function for the Wurkun or Bikwin peoples of the Benue River Valley, and were kept in small houses. Their function is to ensure the well-being of the owner and his family.
Made of 100% wood, pigment.
Model is W 12 - H 35 and weight 1.2 kg.
