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Mudcloth is an iconic symbol of West African art and cultural heritage. Also known as Bogolanfini, mudcloth was pioneered by the women of Mali’s Bambara culture centuries ago. Each piece of hand stitched and hand-dyed cloth tells a story. Patterns represent cultural and environmental knowledge, wealth, relationships and status. A single piece can take up…
Mudcloth is an iconic symbol of West African art and cultural heritage. Also known as Bogolanfini, mudcloth was pioneered by the women of Mali’s Bambara culture centuries ago. Each piece of hand stitched and hand-dyed cloth tells a story. Patterns represent cultural and environmental knowledge, wealth, relationships and status. A single piece can take up…
These ornate brass statues from the Edo people of the Benin/Nigerian boarder are famous among collectors world wide. Each is a depiction of an Oba; the ruler. The bronzing tradition is over 500 years old, and replicas like these of original ancient royalty keep the skill of this stunning artform alive. This style, with its…
Songye shields tell the conflictual history of this people, who inhabit the central eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Once a vital part of the warrior’s garb, Songye shields are still hand carved from a solid piece of timber and typically feature violently zig-zagging grooves and white patina. Shield Information Country of Origin…………….. Zaire…
Aged Baule door with crocodile motifs
In excellent condition.
Door Details
Country of Origin………… Ivory Coast
Culture…………………….. Baule
Function…………………… Granary door/ Decoration.
Age ………………………….. 40-50 years
Dimensions (L x W x H)…… 67 x 3 x 97cm
A symbol of harvest success!
This carved wood mask does not represent a single, identifiable animal. It is composed of elements from different animals and represents a “bush spirit,” emphasizing that it has no counterpart on earth.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 47 x 28.5 x 4cm
This intricate Ashanti Stool features the symbol of Funtunfunefu – Denkyemfunefu or Siamese crocodiles, representing democracy and unity.
Details
Country of Origin………………Ghana
Culture………………………… Ashanti
Function……………………….. Furniture
Dimensions……………………. 50 x 45 x 27cm
Older statues set (40-55 years) – Beautifully carved in the quintessential Baule style, this couple represent fertility, hope and beauty.
Significantly sized to make a real feature statement in the home.
Country of Origin………..Ivory Coast
Culture……………………….. Baule
Function……………………… Fertility, Hope, Beauty
Dimensions……………….84cm x 30cm x 26cm (each statue)
Figure Details Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast Function……………………… Decoration Dimensions………………….. 58cm x 10cm x 12cm
Figure Details Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast Function……………………… Decoration Dimensions………………….. 58 x 10cm x 12 cm
Figure Details Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast Function……………………… Decoration Dimensions………………….. 58 x 10cm x 12 cm
Figure Details Country of Origin…………….. Ghana Function……………………… Decoration Dimensions………………….. 58 x 13 x 18 cm
