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  Kongo (Bakongo) wooden power figure or “Nkisi” Mask. It is decorated with cowrie shells, twine, iron nails, glass, and seeds. The Kongo ethnic group is found in Dem Rep of Congo. 16 ½ “ x 11 “

  $485.00

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  Dogon seated ancestor with a ”Thieves crook” over his shoulder. Height, 26 ⅞” from Mali.

  $425.00

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  Baule figure from the colonial period. 18 ⅜” tall and 6 ⅛” deep. Ivory Coast.

  $415.00

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  Yoruba "Gelede" mask. The Yoruba created this celebration in the 20th century. It celebrates older women, known to have much power, in a month-long event. Nigeria; wood 57 3/4" h on stand, 17 1/4" d x 11 3/4" w. Includes stand

  $535.00

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  Fulani hat: The Fulani live in about 5-6 african nations (Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Nigeria). This is a grand example of their hats, it is larger and fancier than their average hat. 16" diameter x 8 1/2" h.

  $65.00

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  Yoruba Edan of the Ogboni Society: These bronze figures act as an emblem of this co-ed secret society. Members wear a small version of this around their necks. Nigeria. From bottom of spike ot top of link that it hangs from 32"

  $725.00

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  Makonde figure with handle. The Makonde live in East Africa in Mozambique, Tanzania with a small group in Kenya. This figure is used by entertainers and storytellers. Wood with cotton fabric and a cowrie shell. (rare). 23" tall and 5 1/4 " wide

  $495.00

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  Kota (Bakota if pluralized) bronze figure is reminiscent of their reliquary guardians (Bwete). These folks live along Gabon's border with Rep of Congo. 27 1/4" tall and 9 1/2" w

  $495.00

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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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  Ibo (Igbo) “Spirit Maiden” mask representing a beautiful young maiden. These masks are danced by men. The Ibo live in the south east of nigeria. 22" tall x 17 1/2" deep x 7" w. $435

  $435.00

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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. Nigeria.

  $540.00

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  Kete of the Kuba confederation: initiation mask wooden with kaolin white and tukala red pigment. 20 1/4" tall x 9" wide (ear to ear). Dem Rep of Congo

  $435.00