Hello, Can somebody give me more information about this small bronze staff (H 18cm). I suppose it's Ashanti but I'm not sure. Perhaps it was part of a bigger...
Hello, I need some guidance. I am downsizing my collection (250+) and need to sell some duplicates. I have 2 Bamana Jo figures (from the Segou region). I have...
Do any members know if Robert Farris Thompson's book "Aesthetic of the Cool: Afro-Atlantic Art and Music" is going to be published? It was advertised a couple...
Hey there, im new here but thought id share a link I found with you all, www.afri-art-emporium.com seems to have some interestng stuff from Zimbabwean...
Thank you for passing this onto us all. It is, of course, very disturbing to read that yet another museum has been looted. I find one part of the BBC report...
I purchased these two objects at an auction 6 years ago. I've researched both on-line. They can be seen under "Photos", titled "African finds over the years." ...
"Museum authorities in Ivory Coast have contacted Interpol after thieves stole historic gold jewellery, masks and statues worth an estimated $6m (£3.7m)... ...
I cannot place this figure, bought in South Africa. I think its Tanzanian but beyond that... Just thought people might like to see this piece Note the gouged...
Hello! I've recently acquired two masks, possibly from Cote d'Ivoire, but I'm having difficulty placing what tribes they come from. One seems to be from the...
Hello, I have aquired this seated female carving and do not know the origin or much about it. I have looked all over the internet for smilar. Dimensions 37H x...
All, This is my second post for my horned Bete Mask. This is a mask that my father purchased in Paris in 1945/1946 from a Gallery right after WW2. There is a...
Hey everyone, My name is Chuck and I'm new to this forum. I am currently living in Zambia, working for the US Peace Corps, so I won't have many chances to use...
I am intrigued by the fact that I have recently come across two pictures in a catalogue of an Ibibio and Dan mask, both with an open or worn-out right eye. I...
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had seen anything like this before as I am interested in where this is from. It is a small carving of a man holding the lid on...
Hi everyone, Sorry for my late response of your opinion concerning my mail titled: "19th century artifact for sale. I must confess that i was somehow emotional...
Hello. I was in touch with a member from this group who directed me to you. I had sent him pictures of 2 wood carved heads that a friend asked me to check out...
I'm in custody of an artifact whose origin is dated back to the 19th century. the artifact has a long history and serves a grand purpose to my people who...
I'm posting this notice for my friend Mimi, owner of Mbari Institute. I hope there are members on this list who also enjoy contemporary African artworks....
Group member Arie has shared a link to an article about the current exhibition of "Akan Goldweights" at the Museum of African Art in Belgrade, Serbia: ...
Hi to all ; I'm Oliveras Rémi, new fella on this webgroup ! I have been able to put my hands on an large lot of ivory stuff, including some ebony stuff too,...
After living in DR Congo for almost 3 yrs, I'm ready to relocate my collection. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/1639462418/pic/list ...
hello I'm new, I'm from Italy and I have a small collection of pieces acquired over the last fifteen years or so. I've uploaded a catalogue in pdf form, in the...
All, My first post. I'm trying to identify a way cool mask that has been in our home forever. My dad purchased this mask and a number of other items (to come...
This Statue was purchased in Paris in 1945/1946 by my father: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/1792890470/pic/list The crow on top comes...
Cleveland Museum of Art acquires a stellar collection of Congolese art from Odette Delenne of Belgium Enhancing an already varied collection of remarkable...
Hi, I have need of your help again. Can any one identify this tribal head: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/1396418590/pic/list I...
