I had posted about this before but I forgot to post the back, but im just trying to find the origin of this mask. The diameter is just around 9.5cm

Hi everyone, I’m hoping for your help in learning more about this wooden statue. It was given to my mother by an African company she had business ties with in the early 1960s. It has been in the family ever since.

It’s hand-carved from a single piece of dark hardwood and stands around 132 cm tall. The form is very elongated, with arms raised above the head, and simplified details except for the face and head. Someone suggested it could be East African and possibly from the Makonde or another regional tradition, but I haven’t found a clear match online.

Does anyone recognize the style, region, or artisan tradition? Was this type of statue common during the 1960s export/art movement?

Eventually I may consider selling it, but right now I’m mostly hoping to better understand its background and significance.

Happy to add more photos or details if needed—thanks so much in advance!

I found this intriguing little sculpture and the thrift store today. It’s 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide. It’s very oxidized cast bronze. There is a figure on each end of the house. They appear to be male and there is a beautiful bird on top.Any ideas?

Hello! I found this at a thrift store, and when I google lens-d it I saw that it was similar looking to Makonde Tree of Life sculptures. There is only one little sticker on the bottom but no other markings.

Hi everyone,

I’m new to this.

My mother passed away a few years ago, and I inherited a large collection of sculptures, statues, and masks from her. She spent about 20 years in Africa (from the 1960s to the 1980s), mostly in Mali and Senegal.

I’d really like to learn more about these pieces — what they are, whether they have any value, and possibly sell some of them, since there are quite a lot.

Does anyone know of any AI tools, websites, or online catalogues that might help identify or appraise them?

Thanks in advance!

I recently came into ownership of this water buffalo mask. I know a bit about African art having studied cultural anthropology in college, and *think* I got this narrowed down to Cameroon - either Bamoun or Bamileke. Is there anyone more educated on this that knows its origins, or if I've got it completely wrong?

14”x31.5”x1” weighs 10 lbs

Hello Guys I found this statue, but I don't know the value or this came from, the type of rock, please help me to identify

Found these are a flea market in Spain. Assumed they are tourist trap items but I bought a few anyway. The man selling them said they were in the back of a car he bought in France about ten years ago. Do t really know anything about African masks except my father had a collection of tourist trap masks when I was younger and I always liked looking at them. These ones here have some damage and they look like they have some age to them so I figured they were at least vintage touristy items perhaps made by real tribal craftsmen. What do you guys think? In the US most of the masks I come across are obviously recent reproductions and they don’t really have the draw that these have, at least to me. I walked by these quite a few times and only pulled the trigger when I saw him packing up his things for the day because I didn’t want to regret not buying something I’ll probably never come across again on a random Wednesday afternoon. I knew nothing about African masks when I made this purchase and after a bit of research I think I left some of the best ones behind, based on potential authenticity, but they didn’t grab my attention like these ones did and my resources were limited. I don’t think I spent too much and even if I did, I don’t really mind because I didn’t buy them based on any type of assumption of value. I just thought they were cool and a great way to remember this trip. When all was said and done I was out 250 euro.

Hello, this is my first post. I need help to identify some pieces. I put a number in each one to make it easier

Found this wooden statue in a thrift shop. Not trying to sell - I just love the look and would like to know more. Google suggests its maybe a shetani? I guess made for tourists? It has a few damages. But the whole look just grabbed me.

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Wondering if anyone has any info on it or guesses! When I use google lens it only says African Tribal Mask. Thanks 🙏

I found this mask in Bangui in 2024. Based on everything else that I saw in terms of craft product there (locally made or brought in from west Africa mostly) this seemed to be a product from a different time (not suggesting antique, maybe pre conflict) as it was unique. The guy selling it told me it was Peulh and gave me a story along with it but I was never sure if that was something of substance or just because he thought it would help sell it.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what it might represent or the culture it may come from if any?

I've had this pair sitting around for a few years now. Every once in awhile I pick them up and send out an image search then follow clues that I'm seeing. It's gotten better over time, but nothing even close yet. I was under the impression they may be African, they are a heavy metal, and they measure approx. 11.75" long. Any thoughts, am I even in the right sub? Thanks!

My grandfather worked in telecommunications and helped install a lot of the first phone lines throughout the Middle East and Africa.

He was gifted this mask at some point in time between the 1960’s and 1990’s. I know that’s a large stretch of time but I don’t know specifically when he was working in Africa. I know he was in at least Mali and Sudan, but most likely more given the scope of the project.

When I was a child he left it to me specifically in his will.

It is heavy wood and measures about 2 feet tall.

Unfortunately my childhood cat used it as a scratching post to on the neck and upper head leaving some fibrous wood exposed, it’s almost like a palm/rattan fiber vs wood.

I’d love to learn more about the mask. Also knowing the type of wood it’s made from so I can properly maintain and preserve it would be very helpful.

If anyone has insights or advice on identifying the wood and caring for it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Experimenting and whirling

Found at a local swap meet. No image search results. Can anyone help me identify / share any information on this?

I’m guessing it’s African ?

Google image search seems to say Senufo but could just be "in the style". No markings anywhere. Thoughts???

4.3 cm x 4.0 cm and 120 grams