Hugo, Is this made of resin? If so, it could be a Tshokwe power object. The horn is normally concealed by animal skin. The resin figure is studded with beads...
How do you know its Luba? In a message dated 2/17/2013 11:50:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, hugodeboom@... writes: Is there anyone who knows where I can...
Paul Yes, maybe Tshokwe.But I've never seen this before and cannot find it in my books. It is collected +-1930 by someone who lived and worked in Katanga. You...
Hi Elton, If you needed another opinion, I would agree with the posting by bunumbu that the piece was made for sale and not use. Outside of the museum trail,...
Hi Adrian, The mask has sculptural elements of Pende Kipoko masks, Lega Bwami Society masks, and Songye Kifwebe/Bukishi society masks, as you indicated. ...
Hi Ronnie, All of us have had that experience, so don't feel too bad. I would echo much of what Lee wrote and add the following: 1. Buy from reputable dealers...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shangaa: Art of Tanzania: A Rare Display of African Art at QCC Art Gallery (Bayside, NY) Tanzania—home to _Mount Kilimanjaro_ ...
DEAR YES THIS IS LUBA, AND IT WAS MADE FOR THE STORM, I THINK, WHEN MEN WERE HUNTING, I CAN CHECK AND TELL YOU MORE ABOUT. I HAD AN OLD ONE FEW YEARS AGO BEST ...
Hello, I'm looking for any info on these Masks, I picked them up at an auctions recently and I don't know anything about them any help of direction would be...
I had a mask, that It appears to be from the Senufo tribe, please any help? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/1678607149/pic/list Thanks...
Hello, I wonder if a knowledgeable person has an idea where this small carving of a doll-like figure is from---- images attached. Thanks very much. Hope you...
Hello group. I have the opportunity to purchase a Luba ceremonial ax (sorry no photo) at a reasonable price. My concern is that it is very lite. I have no idea...
The Tanzanian art exhibit is fascinating. Part of the pleasure is to travel far out of Manhattan, to a largely empty (on a Saturday in the rain) college...
Hello, I have just acquired this interesting item that looks as if it has some age. It is made of wood with copper wire bindings and a copper nose. My...
... This is a Mahongwe reliquary figure. Faces of Hongwe reliquary figures are shovel-shaped. The Hongwe reliquary figures consist of three distinct sections,...
Hi Steve I won't be able to get to NYC in time, but did you see the accompanying catalogue? It is $95, but appears from the description (342 pages and 10...
CORRECTION - There was a error in the posting below. This outstanding Tanzanian art exhibition in Queens, NY is on the lower floor of the Art Gallery and will...
I'm afraid your masks were all made for the commercial market, not for tribal purposes. They're purely decorative. Enjoy them for what they are. In a message...
an axe, whether it be real or for ceremonial purposes is made from iron with a wood handle. If they are trying to sell you something that is all wood they...
I am helping my grandfather sell off his African collection of items that he collected in the 1950s and 1960s while he was living in Sudan, Ethiopia, Libya and...
... Hi, would it be possible you could post photos on the forum and then people could contact you if they were interested in your items you have for sale with...
