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Fang sculptures in African art of Gabon This figure in foot, old, has the attributes of the chief and the hunter. Presenting a cup in front of him, the character is adorned with a paraphernalia of horns and a quiver made of bark filled with Fléchettes. An ample headdress of brown feathers forms a ridge from the top of the head to the nape of the neck, and a multicolored necklace of glassware is tied around his neck. The regular features of the face are underlined with copper, the metal being supposed to be endowed with magic virtues, the ankles and the wrists also. The diversity of materials helps to make this piece an exceptional object. The patina is brown and eroded on the salient areas. This statue, preserved by the esa, the oldest man in the family, was probably intended for a reliquary in which were preserved the bones of the ancestors. This type of object was placed in a dark corner of the box. Their function was to divert evil influences to someone else. They were also used during the initiation ceremonies of young people related to the "So" society. During the holidays, the statues were separated from their boxes and worn in parade,

The Fang ethnic group, established in a region stretching from Yaoundé in Cameroon to Ogooué in Gabon, never had political unity. Clan cohesion was maintained through religious and judicial associations such as N / A and Nile. Following his approach in the region in 1851, Paul du Chaillu paints a portrait of the Fang in his book Travels and Adventures in Equatorial Africa. His account, long considered Fallacious, depicts the Fang as bellicose, superstitious and cannibals. It is only later that the accuracy of his testimony will be admitted and recognized by his peers.

Provenance French Saverio Collection

Fang ethnic group

Gabon country

Materials Wood, beads, horn, feathers, metal

Height 83

width 31

Weight 3,00 Kg

Estimated date circa 1940

500.00€

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Very famous in African art for their complex fetishes often tortured look the Fon surprise us once again with this beautiful room rich in details. This fetish with an anthropomorphic body is surmounted by an authentic animal skull inlaid with reflective glass pieces and eyes. His skull is adorned with blue pearls, and is decorated with a string bend. Many bells are visible and are accompanied by other pearl necklaces. Voodoo cult, this piece voluntarily overloaded with varied materials is the incarnation of Mawu, the supreme god of the Voodoo pantheon, and must take care of the protection of goods and services. members of the family and away from the fatal events and other plagues

ethnic Fon

country Benin

Materials Wood, Rope, Bone, Brass, Beads

Height 73

width 30

Weight 8,20 Kg

Estimated date circa 1975

2300.00€

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it is a fetish Zande, population of Central Africa living mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, around the banks of the Uele The name Niam-Niam (or Nyam-Nyam), now considered pejorative, was frequently used to The name probably originated from Dinka, meaning in this language "great eaters" (it may be an onomatopoeia), supposedly referring to more or less established inclinations. for cannibalism. The meaning of this play is still open to debate, but could relate to the punishment inflicted by "clan justice" on two people who would be roped and thrown into the uele. This retiche looks very sinqulière is composed of two characters, one anthropomorphic, the other zoomorphic, firmly linked together by a rope.

Zande tribe

DRC country

Materials Wood, Bones, Seeds, Rope

Height 103

depth 30

width 48

Weight 9,50 Kg

Estimated date Circa 1960

3200.00€

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The likar populate the western part of central Cameroon which is located in the mid-altitude secondary dense forest, along the Mbam. Within this ecotone, the Tikar plain "(which takes its name from its current occupants) is a depression that leans respectively to the west and north to the Mbam massif (and its afFluents Mape and Kim) and the The foothills of the Adamaoua plateau extend to the east and south over a long drainage zone of the main rivers in the center of the country (Djerem, Sanaga, Bénoué) From the ethnic point of view, the current limits of the country Tikar coincide with those of Bamun in the west (Foumban), Mambila in the north-west, Foulbe in the south, Babouté in the southeast (Yoko) and small individual groups (Djenti, etc.) scattered on its borders.

Provenance Piece harvested "in situ"

ethnic Tikar

country Cameroon

African Bronze Materials

Height 36

width 15

Weight 3.10 Kg

Estimated date circa 1960

950.00€

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Kuba masks are famous for their rich cowrie and pearl decorations. There are many regional stylistic interpretations of the Bwoom mask but the most prominent features of the mask are invariably its bulging forehead and wide nose. This specimen is distinguished by its anthropomorphic forms. More than twenty types of masks are used among Kuba, with meanings and functions that vary from one group to another. Three types of masks have been associated with dances that take place in the royal enclosure: the first, called Moshambwooy, represents Woot, the founder of the Bushoong, the hero of the culture. The second, known as Nady Amwaash (Ngaady A Mwash), embodies the wife / sister of Woot, a character who was introduced to the pageantry to give more importance to the role of women. The third mask is called Bwoom. As a character, Bwoom has been interpreted variously as a prince (younger brother of the king), a man of the people, a pygmy, even a subversive element in the royal court.

Kuba Race

DRC country

Materials Wood, raffia, brass, cowries, pearls

Height 26

width 18

Weight 0,77 Kg

Estimated date circa 1965

Base included Optional

800.00€

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African mask DAN (Ivory Coast)

Mask in patinated wood, rasta mats, cowry shells and on metal base (single piece).

This magnificent DAN ceremonial mask of this ethnic group from western Côte d'Ivoire is mounted on a metal base to enhance its value.

He has a beard and rope hair, two little horns and cowries. The nose and eyes are underlined by metal bands. This anthropomorphic mask represents the geniuses of the bush. It has a protective role during the initiation ritual of boys.

The most impressive of them make peace reign in the villages as soon as they appear.

They are also used for entertainment during dances or songs.

Ivory Coast

Ethnic group: Dan

Seniority: estimated at 30 years

Height: 40 cm

Width: 22 cm

Depth: 18 cm

Weight: 1 kg 300

850.00€

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Exceptional bronze of African art reaching 2m45 high. Less known in African art than the Benin bronzes, the Tikar bronzes deserve to be lingered by the quality of work This piece before 1950 fascinates by its size Piece made in two parts. The cylindrical stool consists of four rows of buffalo heads On the seat, decorated with motifs symbolizing the four cardinal points, is placed the motherhood holding on her knees two children she is preparing to nourrin. Of high lineage, she is richly adorned with jewels, necklace and bracelets around her neck and her wrists; as well as an elaborate apparatus The headdress is provided and many ritual scarifications cover his body The eyes are stretched down A very elaborate piece.

Provenance Ex private collection FR

ethnic Tikar

country Cameroon

African Bronze Materials

Height 245

depth 60

width 60

Weight 145,00 Kg

23000.00€

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African mask DAN (Ivory Coast)

Wooden mask, feathers and cowries. (unique piece)

This big mask Dan is impressive by that size and its originality, decorated:

Large feather, it is dressed with fabric, cowries, seeds, horns and bells made of metal.

This mask represents the geniuses of the bush. It has a protective role during the initiation ritual of boys.

The most impressive of them make peace reign in the villages as soon as they appear. They are also used for entertainment during dances or songs.

Ivory Coast

Ethnic group: Dan

Seniority: estimated at 30 years

Height: 65 cm

Width: 65 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Weight: 2 kg 200

900.00€