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Gallery Preira is collection of African tribal arts that we have that is currently for sale. Each piece is authentic and unique. The collection are enriched with pieces acquired by sources in Africa and from private collectors. I guarantee the authenticity of every item.
Kota Reliquary Figure from Gabon
£390.00This African Kota figure, image of the ancestor, also a coat of arms for the clan, and is generally distinguished by the shape of the headdress, which varies depending on the region.
Atie Sitting Female Figure from Ivory Coast
£390.00African art and female effigies from the Ivory Coast. This African statue of the Attie is a classic representation of the Queen, with a long ringed neck, upright arms, oversized hands with long fingers and a headdress composed of three cylindrical buns. A typical recurring feature in African tribal Atti sculpture.
Baule mask from Ivory Coast
£330.00This African Baule mask, portrait mask of an idealized character, offers scarifications.
Fang Mask from Gabon
£380.00The Fang masks appeared during initiations, out of the sight of lay people. The people who had committed misdeeds in the village were identified by these masks.
Yoruba Ibeji Figures from Nigeria
£540.00These “ere” (statues) dolls are an incarnation of twins, they have a conical headdress made of braids, tinted with indigo. The strings of neck ornaments symbolize values of wealth and fertility.
Kota Reliquary Figure from Gabon
£290.00This African “mbulu-ngulu” figure, plated with metal according to the Kota tradition, forms a stylized image of the ancestor
Large Lobi Couple Figure From Burkina Faso
£640.00The Bateba wooden effigies were placed on the altar after a ritual to become the receptacle of a bush spirit, the Thil. An active intermediary being who fights against sorcerers and all harmful forces.
Byeri Female Fang Figure from Gabon
£340.00The power of this statuette from Byeri is derived from the multiple rounded, protruding muscles and hypnotic eyes made of mirrors. The head resembles the formal aspect of the repository heads of the Byeri.
Small Lobi Stool from Burkina Faso
£115.00Small Lobi Stool from Burkina Faso, this African furniture objet of daily use, with four angular legs support. This type of stool for individual use, showed the social rankof his owner.
Kuba Shoowa Cloth from Congo
£150.00Authentic and unique Kuba Shoowa Cloth from Congo: Intricately handwoven by the Shoowa, a revered Bashoowa subgroup of the Kuba tribe. This textile isn’t just fabric; it’s a masterpiece of primitive art. This Kuba Cloth is crafted […]
Lega Mask from Congo
£460.00This work is characteristic of the traditional African masks of the Lega. Sculpted in a flat volume with visible facial features which indicated the level the owner had reached within the Bwami. A learning society composed of […]
Large Lobi Head From Burkina Faso
£1,400.00A remarkable representation of the region’s rich culture, this Lobi head showcases a wood patina bearing marks of its historical use. Central to Lobi beliefs, the head embodies the “Khele” – a power innate to all humans. […]
Bambara Ci Wara Mask from Mali
£380.00A large stylized Antelope (hippotrague) with a clear, rough patina, the name Ci Wara means “earth tawny”. The characteristics make it possible to attribute it to the style of Ségou.
Large Lobi Figure From Burkina Faso
£360.00Large Lobi figure with hard wood patina of use. Representative a figure, standing with arms glued to the body. Erosion damage at the base of the figure. Figure from the Gaoua region of Burkina faso. We find the Lobi people in […]
Lobi Figure From Ivory Coast
£115.00Lobi figure with wood patina of use. Representative a male figure, Standing on a rectangular base,with hands on abdomen. Figure from the Bouna region of Ivory Cost. Collected in situ. We find the Lobi people in Burkina Faso, few in Ghana and in […]
Baule Maternity Figure from Ivory Coast
£560.00Baule figue representing fertility , this sculpture of a woman carrying her child on her back has ethnic beauty, such as the elegant hairstyle composed of fine braids arranged in diadem and chignons ending in braid at the nape of the neck.
Chokwe Female Figure from Angola
£320.00Carved in a monoxyl piece of wood, this character is kneeling on his circular base, holding a stick in his hands. The fine detail of the face of this Chokwe statue is remarkable.
Lobi Figure With African Whistle From Burkina Faso
£220.00Lobi figure with wood patina of use and crusty, Representative a man playing a traditional African whislte.
Senufo Mask Kpeliye from Ivory Coast
£220.00Senoufo Mask, Kpelie Mask This mask is realistic, having as principal features the combination of both human and animal, heart shaped, face surrounded by wings,elongated flanges, from the bottom of the mask. Figurines, chants, branches, dance and other […]
Punu Mask (Ikwara) from Gabon (119)
£190.00Punu Mask (Ikwara) from Gabon This African mask has a headdress consisting of a summit shell flanked by two side quilts. With eyes like coffee bean are open, allowing vision. We can find the Punu people mainly in […]
Bwa Owl Mask from Burkina Faso (130)
£115.00Bwa Owl Mask from Burkina Faso.
This mask is part of a collection of masks that are used by the “Bobo” ethnic group found to the south west of Burkina Faso. This region is called “Bobo Dioulasso”.
Bwa Owl Mask from Burkina Faso (129)
£115.00Bwa Owl Mask from Burkina Faso.
This mask is part of a collection of masks that are used by the “Bobo” ethnic group found to the south west of Burkina Faso. This region is called “Bobo Dioulasso”.
Lobi Head Altar From Burkina Faso (117)
£540.00Beautiful Lobi head Altar figure with wood patina of use. This Lobi head is supposed to contain the “Khele”, a power present in every human being and following the death of an individual or an animal it must be mastered in order not to bring harm.
Bwa Owl Mask from Burkina Faso (128)
£115.00Bwa Owl Mask from Burkina Faso.
This mask is part of a collection of masks that are used by the “Bobo” ethnic group found to the south west of Burkina Faso. This region is called “Bobo Dioulasso”.
Bwa butterfly Mask from Burkina Faso
£340.00Beautiful Bwa butterfly mask From Burkina Faso , this butterfly mask is used by Bwa peoples for protection and blessing.
Punu Mask (Okuyi) from Gabon
£190.00Punu Mask from Gabon
This African mask has a headdress consisting of a summit shell flanked by two side quilts. With eyes like coffee bean are open, allowing vision.
Door Lock Bambara Mali
£240.00A beautiful door lock from Bambara of Mali. Door lock anthropomorphic with wood patina of use. Representative a female figure.
Baule Slingshot
£220.00A beautiful slingshot from Baule of Ivory Coast.
Slingshot anthropomorphic with female figure.
Slingshot with wood patina of use.