Further Explorations
Burkina Faso, late 19th–early 20th century
Wooden Wan-Noraogo rooster helmet of the Mossi people. Architectural beak and decorative comb with geometric carving across the surface.
Width: 57 cm
Height: 28 cm
Weight: 1156 g
Spain, 20th century
Proto–modern tripod wooden chair with dark patina and trefoil motif. Reduced, sculptural silhouette.
Height: 74 cm
Width: 47 cm
Weight: ca. 2850
20th century
Triangular plaster head sculpture in a light tone, characterisitc of the mid-century sculptural tradition. Pencil inscription to the underside, illegible.
Height: 22.5 cm
Width: 11cm
Weight: 1200 g
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century
Carved male Songye nkishi power figure, made in collaboration with a ritual practitioner (nganga). Used within a community context. Horned power receptacle, retained rope bindings, and a rare secondary face held against the torso.
Height: 65 cm
Width: 20 cm
Weight: 1702 g
Burkina Faso / Côte d’Ivoire / Ghana region, 20th century
Standing female wooden figure associated with the Lobi people. Tall, elongated proportions with deep burgundy patina. Retained rope bindings.
Height: 56 cm
Width: 18 cm
Weight: 1121 g