African Art

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E331PCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E331PCE)

    $175.00
    Ht: 2.125″  W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross neck pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center.  With a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth.  Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Chain is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E332FCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E332FCE)

    $175.00
    Ht: 2.375  W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This simple elegant Ethiopian-cross  pendant is a plain Latin cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although it is heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Often crosses made prior to or early in the 20th century in small Ethiopian villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work. The necklace chain is not included.

  • SOLD Antique/Vintage Hammered Iron Gong on Stand, Democratic Republic of the Congo (3893BKR) $395

    SOLD Antique/Vintage Hammered Iron Gong on Stand, Democratic Republic of the Congo (3893BKR) $395

    $395.00
    H: 21″  W: 8″ D: 4.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This traditional African hammered iron gong is elegantly shaped like a flaring bell. Heat riveted, a forging process joining two metal pieces together, it was made by Congolese tribal people. Made with 5 parallel lines of 5 decorative round bulges on both sides, it was often held using a raffia handle and beaten using sticks covered with rubber at its end. Originally a ritual instrument, they were also beaten to call members of special restricted societies to meetings and were a symbol of wealth, prestige, and influence.

  • Sale! Vintage Kuba Cloth Square, Africa, Republic of Congo H: 18"

    Vintage Kuba Cloth Square, Africa, Republic of Congo H: 18″

    Original price was: $95.00.Current price is: $75.00.
    H: 18″  W: 18″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    Woven from strands of raffia palm leaves, this traditional vintage bordered square Kuba cloth from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was made using vegetable dye and is embellished with sophisticated embroidered, applique and patchwork linear designs.

  • Sale! Vintage Kuba Textile, Africa, Republic of Congo H: 18"

    Vintage Kuba Textile, Africa, Republic of Congo H: 18″

    Original price was: $95.00.Current price is: $75.00.
    H: 18″  W: 18″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL US!

    Woven from strands of raffia palm leaves, this traditional vintage bordered square Kuba cloth from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was made using vegetable dye and is embellished with sophisticated embroidered, applique and patchwork linear designs.

  • Vintage Yoruba Cowrie Shell Head Shrine, Africa, Nigeria (1657BSK)

    Vintage Yoruba Cowrie Shell Head Shrine, Africa, Nigeria (1657BSK)

    $785.00
    H: 15″ W: 9″ D: 9″   |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Vintage “crowns” called an ile ori  the “house of the head,”  were cowrie shell shrine  made to show gratitude for and recognition of the power of the head and manifest Yoruba ideas of individuality and authority. Not meant to be worn they are often placed on altars for prayer and divination and can be a symbol of a Yoruba deity. This headdress with an impressive design was included in the San Francisco International Airport, “Crowning Achievements” exhibition in April-August, 1994. It comes with a Lucite stand.

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