This superb statue called "Eyema Byeri, guardian byer, with its voluminous head and stocky appearance, is characteristic of the Southern Fang style, in particular the Meke-Betsi of the North and the North - West Gabon. The character, in a sitting position, holds with both hands the ceremonial flute for initiated So, young boys rite of passage among the Beti-Fang.

Made of 100% wood Model is W 62 – H 24 and weight 4 kg.

This unique figure is the prime example art Mambila, easily identifiable with their heart-shaped faces. The Tadep statues in the Mambila were used for therapeutic purposes. 

Made of 100%  wood, pigments

Model is W 34 - H 18 and weight 0.5 kg.

This authentic, well preserved Bronze of the Benin Kingdom in what is now Nigeria exhibits a virtuosity and sophistication of style that has astonished the Western world since they were visited in the 15th century. The figure and pose are classic from the high period of Benin art in the 15th century and honor the King or Oba.

Made of 100% Bronze

Age Mid 15th Century

Model is W 53 – H 15 and weight 5.3 kg.

This extremely rare Mama Bush Cow in full figure is a classic example of a traditional African figure created by the Mama people who live in the interior of Nigeria in the Benue River Valley north of the Jos plateau.

Made of 100% wood, camwood, pigment.

Model is W 51 - H 15 and weight 3 kg.

This hand-carved zoomorphic figure comes from the Senufo tribe of Ivory Coast/Mali. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and have all of the hallmarks of the Senufo people. 

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 32 – H 17 and weight 2 kg.

This Mid 20th century Chamba statue is not very common and their role is little known but it has been reported that  figures such as this are used in cult activity known as Jup that is in the main dominated by men or in the case of women, Jem.

Made of 100% carved wood and camwood powder.

Model is W 50 - H 167 and weight 4.7 kg.

The present figure, known as Janus Merekun, is a puppet masquerade drama of the Bamana people of Mali. The Sogo bò puppet theater is still widely used in the Bamana tribe and goes back to the old tradition of neighboring Bozo. This piece shows distinct stylistic traits of the Bozo and therefore can not be precisely delineated.

Made of 100% carved wood, metal.

Model is W 6 – H 79 and weight 1.3 kg.

This old Dogon maternity figure is a fine work of art. It represents the mythical ancestor and symbolically the feminine ideals of beauty and fertility. This kind of Dogon statue was commonly used as shrine figures and kept on a Binu shrine in the village, in order to ensure successful births, fertility, and prosperity to the village.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 7 - H 46 and weight 1 kg.

This female figure holding a child is a Dogon hermaphrodite originating from the Dogon Tribe of Mali. With its long neck and great dignity, it evokes a hierarchical status. The style is known as Bombou-Toro. Maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, commonly used as shrine figures. They were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 12 - H 80 and weight 4 kg.

The present Anthropomorphic figure, known as Bamana (Jonyeleni), female seated figure on a stylized stool, originates from the artistic tradition of the Bamana. A tradition rich, filled with pottery, sculptures, beautiful bokolanfini cloth, and wrought iron figures fashioned by blacksmiths.

Made of 100% wood, dark patina.

Model is W 69 - H 1 and weight 4.5 kg.

This authentic, free-standing brass head cast in the lost wax technique of the Benin Kingdom, in what is now Nigeria, exhibits a virtuosity and sophistication of style that has astonished the Western world since they were visited in the 15th century. The face's shape and unique expression, a tranquil and dignified presence with the transcendent gaze clearly indicate qualities of genuine nobility: endurance, far-sightedness, determination, and wisdom.

Made of 100% Copper

Age late 14th-early 15th century

Model is W 40 – H 26 and weight 5 kg.

This beautiful Dogon seated woman holding a child is hermaphrodite and originates from the Dogon. It has evokes stature, with its long neck and great dignity, hieratic. Very nice patina, old wood. The style is known as Bombou-Toro, which is characterized by slender proportions, with detailed and delicate features, and are believed to represent episodes from Dogon mythology.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 51 - H 17 and weight 4.8 kg.

This small zoomorphic figure made of old bronze, black iron reveals some of the most accomplished sculptures made by a Nigerian tribe called Mumuye. Mumuye figure demonstrates an astonishing range of variations, testifying to their makers’ unbridled creativity and limitless inventiveness. These small sculptures reinforce the status and prestige of their owner, as they hold them in their hands, they have a dialogue with them and thus ensures them personal protection.

Made of 100% old bronze.

Model is W 58 - H 17 and weight 2.2 kg.

This authentic, well preserved Bronze of the Benin Kingdom is usually seen as a court official whose job it was to herald the arrival of the Oba's royal entourage with the blow of his horn during public processions. The hornblower wears luxurious clothing and is therefore more likely dressed for a specific festival or celebration than for a war.

Made of 100% Bronze

Age Mid 15th Century

Model is W 60 – H 13 and weight 7.5 kg.

These two 'Nommo sculpture' are a lovely example of an old Dogon primordial couple which was found in a village in the Mopti region of Mali.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 41 - H 20 and weight 4.7 kg.

This large Dogon statue of a woman standing carrying a child on her back and holding a calebasse is hermaphrodite and originates from the Dogon. The maternity figure represents one of the ‘mother’ or original founding primordial beings who gave the Dogon birth, also referred to as Nummo.

Made of 100% wood, crusted Patina, Kaolin..

Model is W 91 - H 20 and weight 13 kg.

This Bamana ChiWara carving is identified as a male and originates from the Bambara tribe in Mali.  The patina is rich and the surface shows significant signs of age.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 52 - H 13 and weight 0.5 kg.

This beautiful standing sculpture of a woman holding a child and staff is hermaphrodite and originates from the Dogon. The maternity figure evokes stature, with its long neck, great dignity, hierarchy.  The style, known as Bombou-Toro is believed to represent the ideals of beauty, fertility, commonly used as shrine figures.  They were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births. 

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 68 - H 16 and weight 3.2 kg.

This finely carved bronze figure represents a dwarf at the court of Benin. Wearing courtly dress in continuation of the traditional bronze art of Benin in form of a bearded person with o-shaped legs and neck adornment. In Edo culture dwarfs were known as the jugglers and acrobats in the Oba court.

Made of 100% Bronze

Model is W 46 – H 22 and weight 5 k

This small Kunin sculpture, from the Middle Benue River Valley, Nigeria, is distinguished by its overall elegant proportions and stylistically compared to their Mumuye and Jukun neighbors. The Chamba venerate anthropomorphic statues of male and female gender. The figure is not very common and their role is little known but it has been reported that there figures are used in a cult activity known as Jup that is in the main dominated by men or in the case of women, Jem.

Made of 100% carved wood, patina.

Model is W 8 - H 67 and weight 1.7 kg.

This mini figure is characteristic of the Southern Fang style, in particular, the Meke-Betsi of the North and the North - West Gabon. It is called "Eyema Byeri " or Guardian Byer". It has a voluminous head and a stocky appearance, in a sitting position, and holds with both hands the ceremonial flute So initiates, boys rite of passage among the Beti-Fang. These types of figures are recognized by the accentuated muscular reliefs of the arms and calves, as well as the rounded-shoulders and thighs (the fixation rostrum on the nsekh-byeri reliquary has disappeared).

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 20 – H 7 and weight 0.8 kg.

This authentic, free-standing brass head cast in the lost wax technique of the Benin Kingdom, in what is now Nigeria, exhibits a virtuosity and sophistication of style that has astonished the Western world since they were visited in the 15th century. The face's shape and unique expression, a tranquil and dignified presence with the transcendent gaze clearly indicate qualities of genuine nobility: endurance, far-sightedness, determination, and wisdom.

Made of 100% Copper

Age late 14th-early 15th century

Model is W 41 – H 25 and weight 5 kg.

This beautiful Mama Bush Cow in full figure is classic example of a traditional African figure created by the Mama people who live in the interior of Nigeria in the Benue River Valley north of the Jos plateau. It is extremely rare to get hold of a Mama Bush Cow.

Made of 100% wood, cam wood, pigment.

Model is W 50 - H 16 and weight 2 kg.

This  Ancestral Male Figure originates from the Dogon. A man sitting on a stool, with a very erect and dignified posture, holds in his hands some kind of tool. He wears a pectoral necklace. He seems to a village leader.

Made of 100% wood, pigments.

Model is W 73 - H 18 and weight 7.3 kg.

This Bembe statuette originates from the Central African Democratic Republic of the Congo Bembe People. Bembe ancestor statues are rare and they can only be found in the south western part of their territory. It is a male Fetish or Power Figure ‘Bilongo’. They mostly represent Heads of village, warriors and women. 

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 60 - H 19 and weight 4 kg.

The present figure, known as Janus Merekun, is a puppet masquerade drama of the Bamana. The Sogo bò puppet theater is still widely used in the Bamana tribe and goes back to the old tradition of neighboring Bozo. This piece shows distinct stylistic traits of the Bozo and therefore can not be precisely delineated.

Made of 100% wood, dark patina.

Model is W 50 – H 11 and weight 1 kg.