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Kafficho headrest Kafa region Ethiopia06.01.192
- Wood
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Width:175 mm ø Base: 130 mm
Weight: 284 gr
This headrest is made out of 2 pieces, which is not common among Ethiopian headrests. The base caracteristical Kafficho circular base has been made with the use of a woodturning lathe. Llathes have been used in Ethiopia for centuries, but curiously they never penetrated further into sub-Saharan Africafrica
Ethiopian headrest06.01.48
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Width: 130 mm ø Base: 115 mm
Weight: 277 gr
Nice headrest of unknown origin, probably Gurage bought in Addis Ababa in 1974. No similar type of headrest could be found in specific literature consulted.
Sudanese headrest probably Dinka06.03.179
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Width: 290 mm
Weight: 320 gr
Headrest carved from a single piece of yellowish brown wood. This is an example of 'found form', with a naturally grown branch specifically chosen because its shape, with subsidiary branches coming off the main stem to form the three feet, was suitable for making a headrest.
3 bundles - Bournous - of 20 Kissi pennies07.01.389
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
The shape of the Kissi money is rather odd. Its characteristic form is a twisted rod of iron with flattened ends: a flat, hoe-like spatula at one end (Nileng) and a sharpened ‘T’ at the other (Kodo) the bundle of 20 pieces was called Bournou. Kissi pennies were in use until mid 20th century.
Small Cross Ksala ou Lualaba Region Congo07.05.715
- Copper & copper aloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
This small cooper cross is the smallest value of the much larger Katanga Cross. In perfect condition with a nice greenish patina.
Sword currency, Congo07.05.740
- High aesthetic value
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Sword of uncertain origin. The wooden handle is missing, it is in its original state, quite rusty ,but once cleaned it becomes a nice design element.
Antique brown spice box Afghanistan09.02.1236
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned spice box in a dark brown colour, and a nice patina. Impossible to define the excact age, but probably early XXe century. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Medium spice box Punjab (Pakistan)09.02.156
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm red and black colours, and natural markings of age. These boxes were used for spices like black pepper, cumin, tea, cinnamon, saffron, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Borana Milk container09.04.1577
- Various fibres
- Leather & skins
- Shells, coweries
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
This is one of several types of basketry milk containers made and used by the Borana, a pastoral people who raise cattle in southern Ethiopia. The vegetal fibres used in their fabrication are woven very tightly and covered with animal skin. The lid has nice cowrie decoration.
Rendille animal hide milk container09.04.1580
- Leather & skins
- Various fibres
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Small leather container to transport milk or water. Origin Rendille (Kenya) or Dassanetch (Southern Ethiopia)
Wooden Borana milk jug - Gorfa09.04.1717
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Various fibres
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
This wooden container has a top made of vegetable fibres. Several cracks have been traditionnly repaired The vessel has still a mild smoky aroma of milk and butter.
Tutsi milk bottle " Ikugoro09.04.1746
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Functional household item
Authentic old wood milk container from Rwanda. Simple cylindrical shape carved out of single piece of a clear wood. Shows signs of long use, the traditional repairs and reinforcements add a special touch to this nice gourd. Used to collect milk and store food. Similar item at MEG: ETHAF 012230
Ethiopian gourd covered with cowries09.04.1748
- Gourds, calabashes
- Shells, coweries
- Various fibres
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
Borana milk jug used not only by Borana people but also Oromo, Somali and Gabra. This container is made from a gourd (pumpkins) decorated with cowrie shells. Intricate basketry is present at the top, but the lid is missing. Inside this jug, there is an old encrusted patina which may be from a combination of materials used in order to make the container waterproof.
Large box - bark & wood09.06.1709
- Bark
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
The box is made out of bark. The upper part consists in a wooden lid, Similar boxes are found as "Dan reliquary box " in Ivory Coast. The precise orgin of the present box is not known.
Strip 10.01.1816
- Cotton
- Functional household item
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Excellent overall condition
- New never used
Nine handwovwn narrow white cotton strips wit a black design. Beautiful modern fabric
Tie and dye Indigo cloth -Benin10.02.1773
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Functional household item
The cotton strips, sewn together are hand woven on a narrow loom. Dyed with natural indigo and patterned by the technique of resist dyeing. An ancient piece of traditional African textile art.
Old Malien mud cloth - Bogolanfini10.03.2064
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
The mud cloth ( Bogolanfini) is a distinctive textile from Mali in West Africa. The present Bogolanfini is a hand-spun fabric of seven narrow raw cotton strips. The cloth is first soaked in a bath of local leaves such as N'galman and N'tjankara which contain the mordant tannin that dyes the cloth in a deep yellow colour. Then the mud, which has been kept for one year or more and is rich in iron salts. The iron salt of the mud reacts with the tannic acid in the cloth to produce the dark black colour. To reach a deep black colour, the proces may be repeated several times. The geometrical designs are said to have magical properties and the ability to absorb threatening evil spirits through their intricate meandering patterns, typically worn by local tribesmen and women. This cloth was bought in Mali early 1970, before the tourist production started.
14.03.1184
- Clay; Pottery
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
The plate has stylized leaf decoration to the glazed top and an unglazed underside.
Swati chair16.01.2040
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Furniture
- Original condition
Swati chair with the two back legs lengthened terminated with a pointed knob. The seat is made out of woven leather strips. The chair's back panel is carved on both sides.
Antique Tibetan silk embroidery18.05.555
- Silk
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Magnificent antique tibetan embroidery in silk, representing mythical animal. An exceptional piece.
Tibetan silk embroidery18.05.556
- Silk
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
Magnificent antique tibetan embroidery in silk, representing a bird. An exceptional piece.
Clay pipe from the Cameroon Grassland21.01.1594
- Clay; Pottery
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Beautiful clay pipe head and wooden stem. Signs of long use. A similar object can be found in MEG (Musér d'Ethnographie de Genüve) Inv. No ETHAF 039083
Human ? , monkey? figure22.01.250
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
33 x 38 x 60 mm Weight: 60 gr
Pair of triangular ends of a chin strap "akam"29.04.135
- Silver 85 to 90%
The "akam" (sing.) or "akman" (plural) went from one side of the head to the other beneath the chin. It was worn throughout Northern Oman. The piece consists of two decorated triangular ends with a tear -drop shaped hook to attach them to the head cloth. They are made on a triangular base of rings, soldered together
For the present akman the chains are missing.
West African heavy anklet (currency?)01.01.748
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
West African heavy brass bracelet01.01.822
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Rare Kasena anklet from Burkina Faso01.02.776
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
This rare anklet of the Kasena tribe in Bukina Faso was collected in the early 70ties in Upper Volta. It can easily be worn as bracelet. Bobo and Mossi women are wearing similar bacelets.
Iron cache-sexe in a clamshell shape01.06.1014
- Iron
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Original condition
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Iron cache-sexe in a clamshell shape, worn by married Kirdi women on dress up occasions. On a proper stand, this makes a lovely design item.
Upper arm bracelet "eewaki"01.09.1277
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
These stone bracelet "eewaki" in the Aïr are also called "Ahbey" in the Ahaggar. Thea are made outof a tender stone called "aluler", found in the Air mountains (Niger). Worn on the upper arm, the Tuareg believe in its powers as a protective amulet and to provide force to the arm. The profile of this bracelet is called agosrer meaning "the one who notices himself".
set of Tuareg Stone Talhakimt Amulet Pendant01.09.1396
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.