The Statues of Africa are plentiful & varied both in presentation and use. Each Tribal Village or area will have their own style and expressions. The Use of Statues ranges from Harvests, ceremonies & coming of age ceremonies to the protection and spiritual guidance of those passed. Where possible we have supplied information as to the masks use, but unfortunately, many uses get lost in translation and cultural perspectives. We hope you enjoy viewing our collection and take as much pleasure from their varied & interesting designs as we do.

Colonial Statues

These brightly coloured characters depicting colonial settlement and African occupations are available in varying colours. All are stabilized by a strong platform base.

1.5mtrs tall $195 Sold Out

1 meter tall $95.00 Sold Out

Bamoun Beaded States- Cameroon

Traditionally used for ceremonies honouring ancestral spirits and seeking favourable intervention in earthly challenges such as war and drought. These bamoun Beaded Statues are made from carved wood then covered in material and handstitched with fine beadwork.

55cm $445

67-72cm $540

83cm $720

90-100cm $900

1.3 meter $1640

Baga (Guinee)

The Baga population occupy a narrow stretch of Atlantic lowlands of Guinea. They believe in a single god who is assisted by a male & Female spirit

Approx 104cm x 70 $560

Bamoun Fonban Elephant Mask ( Cameroon)

Height 157cm $480

Senefou ( Cote d'Ivoire)

Height 83cm $530

Kuta ( Ethiopia )

Height 132cm $590

Nkishi Power Figure ( Congo)

In central Africa, there is a widespread belief in the supernatural powers & natural spirits. Statues that are spiked with nails and small portable talismans all harbour benevolent powers & serve to ward off evil spells.

Height 69cm $230

Baoule ( Cote Di Ivoire)

Height 134cm $490 Sold

Yoruba ( Nigeria)

Spread across the southern region of Togo into southwest Nigeria, the 3 great families of Yoruba- speaking peoples have much in common in terms of culture. This is a result of their recognition of the city of Ife as the spot upon which the world was created & the centre of a religion whose pantheon is made up of 100's of deities. Artists working on a commission from individuals or from one of the many associations making up Yoruba society developed specific styles within an overall style which is both lavish & descriptive and highlights a facial expression

Height 89cm $270

Khalao
This graceful and proud bird is a tribal emblem of the Senefou and plays an important part in their rituals. It is carved of dark wood in an impressive stylised form with outspread wings. From Korogo Northern Ivory Coast.

Small 109x41x31cm: $645.00. 

Medium 185x53x36cm: $4,850.00, SOLD

Large 202x57x42cm: $6,975.00 SOLD

Nimba Yoke(Guinea)

Baga

Sml : 24cm $55 

Med: 27cm

Lrg: 48cm Sold

X Lrg 69cm $185 Sold

The Nimba (baga) people occupy a narrow stretch of marshy lowland along the Atlantic lagoons of D.R.Guinea. They believe in a single god who is assisted by a male & female spirit. The Nimba's are among the most imposing of all African masks and statues. It represents the idea of the fertile women. The masks are used by dancers at birth, marriages, harvest festivals & other joyful ceremonies

Baoule (Cote de'Ivoire)

Height 1.16m

$680 SOLD

Yombie (Congo)

Height 85cm

$2750

Top

Baoule (Cote de'Ivoire)

1.1m $450 Sold

Bottom

Kote ( Ethiopia)

Funeral Posts

Right 1.27m $1800

Left 1.31m $1800

Royal Cane (Cote de'ivoire)

Left : 1.6 Mtr $325

Right : 1.47 Mtr $325

Kifligo (Cote de'Ivoire)

Senefou

Length 77cm

$295