Djenne light brick red clay terracotta vessel originate from the Djenne-Djenno also known as Jenne-Jeno or Djenne. The terracotta vessels come in different sizes and do not stand on their own on a perfectly flat surface were made to stand on uneven earth / ground. These vessels may have been receptacles for offerings or simply used as a household item. Unique in their simplicity, these ancient specimen are in great condition with some and would be a perfect addition to any collection or a great piece of home decor. These everyday useful objects often unnoticed by most collectors, who have been slow to fully explore and appreciate this symbolic and significant part of Africa’s artistic heritage. Djenne was once a prospering city which was also once the trade center of this region and it was located at the the Inland Delta of the Niger River which was the heart of the Mali Empire between the 12th and 16th centuries. The Djenne civilization are precursors to the Dogon of Mali.

Made of 100% Terracotta.

Model is W 8 – H 15 and weight 0.35 kg.

This hand-carved headrest reminiscent of a turtle originates from the Dogon people in Mali. t is heavy, carved from one piece of wood with an abstract animal's head at one end and a tail at the other. The wood has a beautiful grain, smooth and comfortable, with a rich patina from having been carried around by its owner, a shaman as he went from village to village for ritual dances or healing ceremonies.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 13 - H 54 and weight 2 kg.

This is a very unique hand carved wood double door cabinet originates from the Dogon tribe. It Stands on Three legs with a Latch. It is a anthropomorphic with double headed figure and relief carved women on the door and a lizard on the back.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 63 – H 15 and weight 2.5 kg.

A small stool carved in the rawest form, with a smooth, old usage patina on the seat, otherwise a slightly encrusted patina with some smooth glossy areas typical to the Dogon. The piece originates from the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region, Dogon in Mali.  This is a great piece of Dogon art that would compliment any collection or home accent.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 19 - H 17 and weight 0.8 kg.

Djenne light brick red clay terracotta vessel originate from the Djenne-Djenno also known as Jenne-Jeno or Djenne. The terracotta vessels come in different sizes and do not stand on their own on a perfectly flat surface were made to stand on uneven earth / ground. These vessels may have been receptacles for offerings or simply used as a household item. Unique in their simplicity, these ancient specimen are in great condition with some and would be a perfect addition to any collection or a great piece of home decor. These everyday useful objects often unnoticed by most collectors, who have been slow to fully explore and appreciate this symbolic and significant part of Africa’s artistic heritage. Djenne was once a prospering city which was also once the trade center of this region and it was located at the the Inland Delta of the Niger River which was the heart of the Mali Empire between the 12th and 16th centuries. The Djenne civilization are precursors to the Dogon of Mali.

Made of 100% Terracotta.

Model is W 6 – H 9 and weight 0.1 kg.

This hand-carved Nommo figurative latch Dogon box originates from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region. It is anthropomorphic with a lid. This is a great display piece on a desk or dresser.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 14 – H 15 and weight 1.7 kg.

Djenne light brick red clay terracotta vessel originate from the Djenne-Djenno also known as Jenne-Jeno or Djenne. The terracotta vessels come in different sizes and do not stand on their own on a perfectly flat surface were made to stand on uneven earth / ground. These vessels may have been receptacles for offerings or simply used as a household item. Unique in their simplicity, these ancient specimen are in great condition with some and would be a perfect addition to any collection or a great piece of home decor. These everyday useful objects often unnoticed by most collectors, who have been slow to fully explore and appreciate this symbolic and significant part of Africa’s artistic heritage. Djenne was once a prospering city which was also once the trade center of this region and it was located at the the Inland Delta of the Niger River which was the heart of the Mali Empire between the 12th and 16th centuries. The Djenne civilization are precursors to the Dogon of Mali.

Made of 100% Terracotta.

Model is W 12 – H 16 and weight 0.36 kg.

This miniature Cast Handmade Dogon iron sculpture is a farmer or shepherd holding a wand. The sculpture reflects the artistry, power, and authority of the Dogon blacksmith. Iron sculpture has a special meaning for the Dogon for they blend symbol and a powerful aesthetic in a very abstract image.

Made of 100% Brass, Iron Alloy

Model is W 27 – H 8 and weight 0.07 kg.

This beautiful piece is a granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was designed to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granaries were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. It displays well and is a striking and attractive piece of secular African design.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 60 – H 60 and weight 2 kg.

This beautiful comb originates from the Songye peoples - the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Antique combs were used for styling the hair and were sometimes worn as decorative items when inserted and worn in both men’s and women’s hair. Elaborate and distinctive coiffures reveal social status, and hair combs were considered a luxury and many become treasured items that are passed down through the generations.

Made of 100% Wood.

Model is W 28 - H 9 and weight 0.2 kg

This hand carved headrest reminiscent of a turtle originates from the Dogon people in Mali. The heavy honey-colored wood has a beautiful grain, the larger handle or extremity is richly patinated from having been carried around by its owner. The flat and slightly curved portion of the headrest also has a warm patina from usage. Dogon headrests are rare, replicating the larger stools in style and form, retaining all of the elegance and the aesthetics of larger pieces. Headrests like stools are considered to be objects of prestige, denoting social status and hierarchy in African societies.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 12 - H 29 and weight 0.4 kg.

Beautiful, rare antique cast bronze sitting female figure, made by the Dogon, but possibly an even older Djenne piece from Mali. Sculpture has a wonderful, very old encrusted patina on it and date at least from the late 19th century but maybe before. 

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 17 – H 8 and weight 1.8 kg.

This rare small vessel with figural lids originate from Dogon, and dates . Atop the lid is two seated figures that represents an (idealistic) portrait of the deceased. The vessels were used in secondary burial rituals by the Dogon.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 13 – H 8 and weight 0.14 kg.

This unique clay small sculptures of a couple was sculpted by creative and skillful artisan of the Djenne tribe in the West African Republic of Mali. The art of the inner delta of the Niger, the region formed by the triangle of the cities of Mopti, Ke Macina, and Djenne, bears witness to an astonishing richness of invention and a lively concern with detail.

Made of 100% Terracotta

Model is W 38 – H 7 and weight 0.8 kg.

This beautifully sculpted urn originates from the Djenne-Djenno also known as Jenne-Jeno or Djenne, a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Niger River Valley, Mali.  It is made of ancient terracotta, sculpted by hand, with ornamental Djenne symbols around the body structure. This particular one might have belonged to a wealthy family near the trading market. They used the urn to put cowrie shells, and other forms of currencies and carried it around. Some of the population would use objects such as these utilitarian objects in their possession as a sign of status. Since it was very difficult to live or trade without showing its status, the population should showcase either scarifications on the body itself, or adorn their body with jewleries and attires, coifs, or carry an object of value.

Unique in their simplicity and design, these Djenne vessels came in various sizes, and may have been receptacles for offerings or simply used as a household item. These everyday useful objects often go unnoticed by most collectors, who have been slow to fully explore and appreciate this symbolic and significant part of Africa’s artistic heritage.

Djenne was once a prospering city, and also the trade center of this region and it was located at the the Inland Delta of the Niger river, which was the heart of the Mali Empire between the 12th and 16th centuries. The art of the inner delta of the Niger, the region formed by the triangle of the cities of Mopti, Ke Macina, and Djenne, bears witness to an astonishing richness of invention and a lively concern with detail, but declined and was abandoned by 1400. Items of cast brass and forged iron, clay vessels, and figures like this one survived. They testify to what scholars believe was a richly varied and highly sophisticated urban society.

Carved Wood small stool originating from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region. This is a great piece of Dogon art that would compliment any collection or home accent. n old tribal used Dogon wood stool.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 15 - H 24 and weight 1 kg.

This handmade comb originates from the Songye of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The combs were used by both men and women in elaborate and distinctive coiffures and a source of social status. Hair combs were considered a luxury and many become treasured items that were passed down through the generations.

Made of 100% Wood.

Model is W 21 - H 8 and weight 0.2 kg

This Baga water vessel, made of red clay, originates from the Baga people living in Guinea, in the most western parts of the African continent.  It Pots was used in rural communities for carrying water. A noble reverence can be felt when looking at a this beautifully formed vessel that has fulfilled its function perfectly for thousands of years.

Made of 100% red clay.

Model is W 20 - H 20 and weight 2.4 kg.

This cast iron horseman/horse & rider is a statement of nobility and originates from the Dogon who live at the base of the Bandiagara escarpment near the Niger River in Mali. The nobility of the Malian aristocracy is portrayed in this light iron Dogon horse & rider which shows a fine patina. 

Made of 100% Brass, Iron Alloy

Model is W 25 – H 15 and weight 0.2 kg.

This unique clay maternity figure was sculpted by the creative and skillful artisan of the Djenne tribe in the West African Republic of Mali. The art of the inner delta of the Niger, the region formed by the triangle of the cities of Mopti, Ke Macina, and Djenne, bears witness to an astonishing richness of invention and a lively concern with detail.

Made of 100% Terracotta

Model is W 38 – H 7 and weight 0.8 kg.

This hand-carved headrest reminiscent of a horse or dog originates from the Dogon people in Mali. t is heavy, carved from one piece of wood with an abstract animal's head at one end and a tail at the other. The wood has a beautiful grain, smooth and comfortable, with a rich patina from having been carried around by its owner, a shaman as he went from village to village for ritual dances or healing ceremonies.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 12 - H 52 and weight 2 kg.

This is a very unique hand carved wood double door cabinet originates from the Dogon tribe. It Stands on Three legs with a Latch. It is a anthropomorphic with double headed figure and relief carved women on the door and a lizard on the back.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 69 - H 15 and weight 1.4 kg.

Dogon are famous for their small cast figures and objects, which despite their small size, express status, prestige, and power such as this hand-carved staff. Known for their art as well as their remarkable villages along the heights of the Bandiagara escarpment in Mali, Dogon art remains today some of the best known and most collected African art.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 13 – H 80 and weight 1.5 kg.

Djenne light brick red clay terracotta vessel originate from the Djenne-Djenno also known as Jenne-Jeno or Djenne. The terracotta vessels come in different sizes and do not stand on their own on a perfectly flat surface were made to stand on uneven earth / ground. These vessels may have been receptacles for offerings or simply used as a household item. Unique in their simplicity, these ancient specimen are in great condition with some and would be a perfect addition to any collection or a great piece of home decor. These everyday useful objects often unnoticed by most collectors, who have been slow to fully explore and appreciate this symbolic and significant part of Africa’s artistic heritage. Djenne was once a prospering city which was also once the trade center of this region and it was located at the the Inland Delta of the Niger River which was the heart of the Mali Empire between the 12th and 16th centuries. The Djenne civilization are precursors to the Dogon of Mali.

Made of 100% Terracotta.

Model is W 7 – H 15 and weight 0.35 kg.

The Ntomo (also called N'domo) Bamana mask originate from Mali. They were worn by boys as they passed through the early cycle of initiation into manhood. As part of the six initiation societies collectively known as Dyow, the main aim of the initial 5-year long N'tomo Dyo is to prepare uncircumcised boys for adulthood and to educate them about life including farming skills and discipline. The masqueraders wearing the masks, enter the village compound to announce the start of a ritual or a puppet masquerade. There are two main style groups of their masks. One is characterized by an oval face with four to ten horns in a row on top like a comb, often covered with cowries or dried red berries. The other type has a ridged nose, a protruding mouth, a superstructure of vertical horns, in the middle of which or in front of which is a standing figure or an animal. The ntomo masks with thin mouths underscore the virtue of silence and the importance of controlling one’s speech. During their time in ntomo the boys learn to accept discipline. They do not yet have access to the secret knowledge related to korè and other initiation societies. Members wore a wooden face mask during the initiation festival at harvest time and when begging for rice.

Made of 100% Wood.

Model is W 30 – H 71 and weight 1.9 kg