Works of African Art
PRESENTING a LOVELY Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in West Africa by the Luba Tribe. It is a large wooden sculpture made from a solid piece of African hardwood with a block base and 2 arms extending upwards. Most likely carved for ceremonial purposes or Read more…
PRESENTING a LOVELY piece of West African Tribal Art, namely a Vintage Pair of Congolese Luba Wooden Figures. Made in the Congo by the Luba Tribe, circa mid 20th Century, circa 1970. One features a beautifully hand carved Warrior, in pensive mood, with his fist resting on his chin and Read more…
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece if West African Tribal Art, namely a Vintage Congolese Luba Figural Hair Comb or Pick. Made in the Congo by the Luba Tribe, circa the early 20th Century, 1920-30-ish. On a simple stand, it features a beautifully hand carved Warrior sitting on the comb or pick Read more…
PRESENTING A RARE piece of African Folk Art, namely, a Vintage African Congolese Carved Wooden Nun. Made in the Congo circa 1920-30, this wooden (probably ebony) carved statue of a decent size, depicts a Catholic Nun in prayer. Would have been carved in honor of the Belgian Catholic Missionaries that Read more…
Presenting a Vintage – Mid 20C, Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears. Made of iron and wood and covered in traditional animal fur (probably antelope). Probably made in Sudan or Kenya in the 1950’s. The spear end is hammered iron attached to a wooden pole with strapping and a Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY 20C Pair of Oil on Boards by Percy Wort of Natal South African Scenes. A pair of lovely little oil on boards by desirable and very under-appreciated South African Artist, Percy Wort (Born 1909, Died 1983). Early-20th Century, circa 1930 and both signed on the bottom front Read more…
