Brass ceremonial tobacco pipe, conical, decorated with a geometric ornments and facial features. The piece originates from the Ife tribe in Nigeria. Pieces such as this one were created to honor the king , or Oba, who has reigned, with his ancestors, from the 15th century. Ife is regarded as the legendary homeland of theYoruba-speaking peoples and its sacred ruler, the Ooni, is still revered as the descendant of the original creator gods.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 18 – H 42 and weight 0.4 kg.

This hand-cast crafted Djenne horsman ring is made of bronze and dates as early as the 11th or 12th century. An authentic reduced-scale sculpture, worn by the religious chief. The mounted warrior is an ancestor figure, said to impart spiritual power. A superb heavy oxidized vert-de-gris patina of greens and browns as well as encrusted deposits cover this imposing ring.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 5 – H 2 and weight 0.01 kg.

These finely carved iron objects could have been carried by a ‘ritual thief’ for the complex funerary rituals so well known among the Dogon. It may have also been used by the blacksmith as an indication of his status among the Dogon. It originates from the Dogon who live at the base of the Bandiagara escarpment near the Niger River in Mali. 

Made of 100% Brass, Iron Alloy

Model is W 33 – H 5 and weight 0.1 kg.

This rare small pot 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 6 – H 14 and weight 0.3 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 miniature free-standing brass head cast in the lost wax technique originates from Ife, Nigeria. The religious and former royal centre of the Yoruba people. According to the oral traditions of the Yoruba people, Ife is the place where life and civilisation began. Ife is regarded as the legendary homeland of theYoruba-speaking peoples and its sacred ruler, the Ooni, is still revered as the descendant of the original creator gods.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 9 – H 18 and weight 0.3 kg.

Vintage tribal ceremonial spoon nicely cast in bronze in the traditional lost wax method, and is decorated with typical tribal motifs. It has aged well, with good colour/patina and is in good condition.

Made of 100% "Bronze" Brass, copper alloy.

Model is W 5 – H 41 and weight 0.5 kg.

Hand-cast crafted Mono Bronze mask, with highly refined features, embodies the best of early sophisticated bronze work of Dogon art. The raised nose, lips and eyes must have been formed by pounding over a mold. Eyes are bulbous, ears flared, the delicate mouth is slightly parted, the chin tapers from a wide forehead giving it a pointed face, hollow design around the edges, elongated nose. It has a rusted oxidized patina. The mask was probably worn on the hip as a symbol of honor by a high ranking person. It represents sophisticated bronze work, conveying a strong sense of “personality” and “presence,” that says a great deal about the blacksmith’s skill. In Africa there are important secret societies in which ancestors are honored by sacrifice and offerings. Made with lost wax process, it is a unique piece with an amazing patina. The iron masks are wired to hang, but could also be mounted as with mask

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 16 – H 23 and weight 0.9 kg.

This beautiful miniature head cast in the lost wax technique originates from Ife, Nigeria, the religious and former royal centre of the Yoruba people. It is believed to represent a king. According to the oral traditions of the Yoruba people, Ife is the place where life and civilisation began. Ife is regarded as the legendary homeland of theYoruba-speaking peoples and its sacred ruler, the Ooni, is still revered as the descendant of the original creator gods.

Made of 100% "Bronze" Brass, copper alloy.

Model is W 9 – H 22 and weight 0.4 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.

Beautifully hand carved figural Nommo Amulet originating from the Dogon people of Mali. According to Dogon thought, copper shares the essence of Nommo, a mythological being that represents order, purity, fertility, and life. They are supposed to protect the wearer.Small in scale but large in personality, these amulets, bracelets, rings, and pendants deserve close examination as a significant Dogon artistic tradition.The identity between the Nommo and the blacksmith creates a bond and an identity that gives the blacksmith special powers which include the ability to call down rain so important in Dogon life.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 8 – H 12 and weight 0.3 kg.

Hand-cast crafted Mono Bronze mask, with highly refined features, embodies the best of early sophisticated bronze work of Dogon art. The raised nose, lips and eyes must have been formed by pounding over a mold. Eyes are bulbous, ears flared, the delicate mouth is slightly parted, the chin tapers from a wide forehead giving it a pointed face, hollow design around the edges, elongated nose. It has a rusted oxidized patina. The mask was probably worn on the hip as a symbol of honor by a high ranking person. It represents sophisticated bronze work, conveying a strong sense of “personality” and “presence,” that says a great deal about the blacksmith’s skill. In Africa there are important secret societies in which ancestors are honored by sacrifice and offerings. Made with lost wax process, it is a unique piece with an amazing patina. The iron masks are wired to hang, but could also be mounted as with mask

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 19 – H 28 and weight 1.2 kg.

This finely cast bronze (brass - copper alloy) figural scene comes from Nigeria. It depicts a female figure, an elder smoking tobacco and holding, what seems to be a staff.

The work of bronze by the technique of wax lost in African art.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 7 – H 16 and weight 0.3 kg.

This hand-cast crafted Djenne horsman ring is made of bronze and dates as early as the 11th or 12th century. An authentic reduced-scale sculpture, worn by the religious chief. The mounted warrior is an ancestor figure, said to impart spiritual power. Asuperb heavy oxidized vert-de-gris patina of greens and browns as well as encrusted deposits cover this imposing ring.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 5 – H 5 and weight 0.2 kg.

Ancestral Oba warrior figure coming from Benin. The male character wears ornaments around the waist and neck. He also wears a hairstyle, showing his high rank in the benign society, we find in fact the frontal excrescence of the royal headdresses. The art of Benin, an art of court, it is closely associated with the king, known as Oba and exclusively for the use of the inhabitants of the royal palace and, most often, placed on altars dedicated by each new Oba . The tradition of Ife bronze course objects dates back to the 14th century. The Benin bronzes are probably among the most famous of the tribal art of Black Africa.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 8 – H 24 and weight 0.4 kg.

This hand-cast crafted ceremonial Djenne Three Clover Leaf Ring is made of bronze and dates as early as the 11th or 12th century. Dugged from the ground, it has retained its archeological patina. A superb heavy oxidized vert-de-gris patina of greens and browns as well as encrusted deposits cover this imposing ring.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 5 – H 3 and weight 0.02 kg.

This rare, museum quality, authentic amulet is made of Bronze and originates from the Dogon tribe, a symbol of a material power, but also the instrument of warlike adventures. A superb heavy oxidized vert-de-gris patina of greens and browns as well as encrusted deposits cover this imposing ring.The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of Bandiagara in the Mopti region. Certain researchers investigating the Dogon have reported that they seem to possess advanced astronomical knowledge.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 6 – H 6 and weight 0.3 kg.

This superb cast bronze bell or, less known than the bronzes of Benin, is a Tikar bronze bell. They also stand in African art by their finesse. The Tikar Sculpture symbol s unknown to us, it's finely crafted and has a nice patina. The Tikar are a pygmy people found in western Cameroon. They developed a process of using hot wax and bronze called "Lost Wax Method" to create masks and statues to be used during agricultural and other ceremonies and festivals.The Tikar have traditionally performed bronze casting. Some objects typically attributed to Bamun / Bamelike are actually Tikar.

Made of 100% "Bronze" Brass, copper Alloy.

Model is W 8 – H 33 and weight 0.4 kg.

This rare, museum quality, authentic Amulet Bronze Equestrian ring with Horse Riding warrior (circa mid- late 1800s) originates from the Dogon tribe, a symbol of a material power, but also the instrument of warlike adventures. In a more metaphysical way, he dominates the mortal and spiritual world by displaying his physical and moral strength.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 5 – H 3 and weight 0.02 kg.

Rare, old, African cast bronze maternity figure from Benin, by the Akan people. Great sculpture of a woman sitting on a stool, with his hands on his knees. It is very abstract in the elongations and distortions of the body, the decorative jewelry, and the subtle crosshatch designs on the body (denoting scarification?). Work has a bronze patina with traces of green coloring, usually denoting age on bronze, sometimes a color that happens when the metal is buried.

Made of 100% "Bronze" Brass, copper Alloy.

Model is W 8 – H 16 and weight 0.3 kg.

This authentic, well preserved bronze plaque of the Benin Kingdom in what is now Nigeria exhibits a virtuosity and sophistication of style that has astonished the Western world. 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

Model is W 36 – H 28 and weight 64 kg.

This rare small pot 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 6 – H 14 and weight 0.3 kg.

Copper alloy bracelet from the Dogon people of Mali. A great example of a Dogon bracelet by the Hogon (Dogon king). It shows old patina from usage, and is decorated with protective signs and symbols. This type of bracelets were highly prized in Western Africa, and utilized not only as jewelry and Currency Trade Money but also as portable wealth. Metalworks like this Dogon bracelet are molded in bronze by the lost wax method.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze.

Model is W 3 - H 13 and weight 0.6 kg.

This miniature bronze figure depicts a “Kotoko Equestrian, Guardians of the Soul” –the horse and rider motif is a strong symbolic meaning in the culture of the African Kotoko people. Similar to amulets worn around the world, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. "Kotoko Equestrians" are mostly worn as pendants on necklaces or bracelets, which represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners.

Made of 100% Bronze

Model is W 6 – H 12 and weight 0.3 kg.

This iron forged neckrest originates from the Dogon Tellem people in Mali. Headrests such as this were used as burial gifts or quite possibly the headrests used by the deceased was buried with the deceased as it is done in some other parts of Africa. The Dogon, who do not now use headrests, attribute them to the Tellem, former inhabitants of the region from the 11th to the 16th centuries. Buria caves contained many objects that were offered as gifts for the dead : bowls, potteries, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and iron staffs. Headrests may have been objects of high status, because only a few caves contained them.

Made of 100% Iron.

Model is W 12 – H 15 and weight 0.2 kg.

This Djenne bracelet made of bronze and terracotta dates as early as the 11th or 12th century. This type of bracelets such as this were highly prized in Western Africa from 1600-1900, and utilized not only as jewelry and Currency Trade Money, but also as portable wealth.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 12– H 9 and weight 0.2 kg.