16th/17th Century Walnut Shanxi It is extremely hard today to find a pair of antique Chinese armchairs, made of walnut,…
17th/18th Century Elm, woven matting Shanxi This kind of folding chair is of much historical value as they were made…
Democratic Republic of Congo Possibly late 19th/early 20th century Wood; 19” high In historic times, stools were used as thrones…
Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo 19th/early 20th century Wood Ht. 45” Nkishi statues are considered by the Songye not merely…
Possibly over 100 years old; present day Nigeria H. 8”, W. 7” The most renowned example of Benin art is…
Late 19th Century Ivory Coast/Ghana 27¼” h. 9” w. 10” d. Twin births are highly symbolic and are considered to…
Sakalava, Madagascar Probably 19th Century. (Pre colonization) Wood, beads Finely aged, encrusted, dark brown patina with areas of kaolin Spoons,…
Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, plant fiber The Chihongo tribe is the most popular of the Chokwe group inhabiting Angola…
Dan, Ivory Coast/Liberia Wood with black patina and traces of white paint (kaolin), braided fibers The Dan tribe is a…
Punu/Lumbo , Gabon This “Okuyi” mask, a variant of the “white masks of Ogowe”, originates from the Punu/Lumbo in southwest…