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  Senufo maternity figure: She references the "Calao" (the hornbill bird), the bird is revered for it's devoted parenting. Wood. 19 1/2 tall" 7 1/4" deep. North central Ivory Coast or Cote D'ivoire

  $425.00

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  Lele are 1 of the 18 Kuba tribes. The Lele carve and dance mask like this at their annual founding of the tribe ceremonies. Dem Rep of Congo.

  $425.00

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  Kurumba Antelope: This graceful figure is actually handheld during both birth celebrations and funerals. The Kurumba are found in northern Burkina Faso. 35 ⅞” tall x 14 ¼” deep

  $335.00

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  Ekoi (Ejagham): Ekoi wooden masks are covered with animal skin. These figures usually refer to cultural or war heroes. This piece was worn on the top of a woman's head. 20 1/4" tall x 11 1/4" W. Niger

  $540.00

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  Tchokwe (Bajokwe) ceremonial axe of wood and brass. 16 1/4" long x 5 1/4" tall with a 7” blade

  $470.00

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  Kuba (bakuba): Wooden pipe, probably made by the Denguese who did much wood carvings as one of the 18 kuba tribes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 16 1/4" L x 5 1/4" tall

  $395.00

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  Punu (Bapunu) mask that was probably used in invitations. 17” H x 9” W. The Bapunu live in Gabon.

  $439.00

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  Binji mask” The Binji are one of the 18 Kuba tribes. This mask was used during invitations. Total height with stand is 16 ⅞” (stand with price). In DRC

  $475.00

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  Bassa hand to serve as a power figure: The pouch in the hand’s palm contains magical substances. The piece is wooden and measures 17” long and 5 ⅞” wide. The Bassa reside in Liberia.

  $485.00

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  Lwalwa “Mfondo” mask: Worn at initiations and to bring good fortune to the village. The Lwala are related to the Bena Lulua, and reside near Dem Rep of Congo’s border with Angola. 11 ⅞” tall

  $845.00

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  Songye (Basongye if pluralized) mask. They are used by their Bwadi Bwakifwebe secret society. This one is male as expressed by the crest rising above the head. Democratic Rep of Congo. 17 ⅝” tall

  $415.00

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  Songye dagger of Democratic Republic of Congo is iron with a wooden, carved handle. 19 ¾” long

  $340.00