I have not been able to find anything that resembles this mask in any of my references. The bulging eyes with the openings as bottom slits are new to me as is...
Hi John, No less interesting the show[near by and at the same time} "the dealers eye":A passion for Tribal Arts..at the Monnaie. I hope you enjoy this report, ...
Hi, I'm building a collection of African (especially Nigerian)Contemporary art 1930 - 80. If anyone's got any they're looking to trade, do let me know....
I recently bought several items from an estate sale that had many items from Haiti. I need help with are a carved wood plank/panel with some type of market...
On September 24, 2009, 6 p.m., Ptofessor Roy [University of Iowa], who does not need any introduction to our group members, will talk on Continuity and Change...
I had this mask for awhile and was hoping someone could tell me something about it. Any help would be appreciated. Chris The album with photos is named cjt...
dear Gabrielle, to me your little figure correspondents a Shakete, Bochio-figure from the Fon, living in Dahomy, Benin you can find some information in this...
Dear Forum Member's Unfortunately I must have step on somebody's toes – unknowingly. I know, that this forum is not the antique road show. We were hoping to...
i just posted some images of a stool. Can somebody help me to identify ? I think it is Chokwe ? Or pende ? The position of one hand on the shoulder is...
Hi All- A few months ago a member posted pics taken from a Berlin museum that included a beautiful Lulua warrior figure collected in the late 19th C. (See...
Hi I purchased this mask/headdress for my husband, but I can't figure out where it is from Rand suggested I ask the group. Rand said: "I'm not really sure...
Hi Group its being a while since I posted a message I have been quite busy recently I had a superb Epa Mask by the late Yoruba master carver Gbangboye of Odo...
Hi All-- I greatly enjoyed the recent discussions on authenticity but chose not to weigh in as I'd already shared my views in posts on prior topics. I've...
Help!.......please I would very much appreciate the assistance of this group. I have just added this piece to my own collection, and the closest I can get to...
I received this from Steven Nelson and thought I'd pass it along to the group: Â Call for High-Quality Photographs with Brief Captions "African Arts" is...
Dear Lee, Thank you for the latest information! I watched the relevant parts of the documentary. In the village that was the "spiritual center" of Bubi...
Dear Lee, Thank you very much for your detailed response on the "unknown figure" I submitted to the group for identity. As usual you have done some fine...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/4280526/pic/1890608506/view? Does anyone have any knowledge of this figure? Some of you may have seen...
An object at a recognized tribal auction reappears a few months later with a price rise of 400+%. I know this phenomenon can happen in other categories, but...
Hello, I'm looking for good heddle pulleys, ebay's ones for instance are not welcome! If you have some pulleys to propose don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks....
Hello there. I am new to this type of collectable, but really love African Art I have recently aquired a doll/figure, which I am anxcious to know more info. ...
hello Group , Rago Art & Auctions is having their annual Summer "Discovery" sale , a No reserve event this Friday August 7th. With approx 90 Lots of various...
As a painter, collector and one with just a general interest in design I watch and look for/at various visual trends. One thing that has struck me over the...
hello Group , I have started a new web page featuring free on line videos from Tribal Cultures. You can watch Full length documentaries and Tv shows , as well...
In response to Pace Primitive's ( http://www.paceprimitive.com/ )inspired Summer show 'What Was' ,Tribal Central (France) will also attempt to offload some...
Hi Everyone I used to live in Ghana, and collected a lot of metal Benin art work as I just appreciate the designs. I didnt actually realize that this work was...
