Although some of the objects in this exhibit have been vetted as authentic, meaning that they have seen tribal use, many have not. Each has been clearly identified as to which category it belongs to. In case of doubt, our default assumption is that the object was made to be sold.
We show and sell reproductions of traditional tribal forms because we feel that limited access to discretionary funds should not prevent those who delight in these sculptures from acquiring a version thereof, even one made for the market. (After all, very few of us who hung poster versions of Guernica in our university dorm rooms could have afforded --- at the time or even now --- a genuine Picasso.)
The more these wonderful forms can be seen, appreciated and shown to those as yet unfamiliar with the aesthetic power of traditional tribal art forms, the better ... and that means accessibility outside of museums and galleries.
We hope you agree.
(And our thanks to our friend Alex for his tireless effort in getting these pieces ready for the exhibition.)
Below are some installation photos followed by links to the individual pieces.
AUTHENTIC OBJECTS: |
Showing signs of tribal use and age |
Figures |
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YORUBA Shango Wands |
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Fetish Figures |
BAMANA Puppets |
Puppets |
MENDE Figures |
Figures |
SUKUMA Figures |
Figures |
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Figures |
Doorlocks |
MOSSI Abstract Posts |
TRADITIONAL FORMS: |
Objects made for the art market |
ASANTE Maternity |
Figures |
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LUBA Stools |
Dolls |
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Figure 2 |
SENUFO MATERNITY |
Female Figures |
Maternity |
MATERNITY |
BENALUA STOOL 1 |
Doll |
Pounder Figures |
PENDE Figure 3 |
Figure 16 |
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YORUBA FIGURES |
MATERNITY |
SENUFO Figures |
Post 2 |
SUKUMA FIGURES |
BAGA Figures |
TRIBE |
OBJECT |