Wood. Extensively decorated, representing the strong bond between mother and child
18° - 19° century – Democratic Republic of Congo – Lulua Tribe

This iconic Dogon Statue, very well preserved and dressed up leather amulets, it’s believed as good luck charm, or to protect against the evil eye.

Bird (Sejen) statue
19th or 20th century
Ivory Coast, Senufo tribe
Wood

Twins women statue, the chameleon on their heads representing wisdom. Asking price 300,000€ for each one

An extraordinary, this magnificent Buddha statue carved teak wood and golden colour extensively decorated, in the posture of maravichai at the Sukhothai Kingdom, Ayutthaya period.

A well preserved ceremonial drum with fine details
19° century – Guinea – Southern Baga Wood, H 107cm, W 35cm
Collected 1971

Village woman carrying a large bowl 19° century – Togo – Ewe Tribe
Wood, H 124cm, W 35cm
Collected 1981

Provenance: Felice Maffei private collection, acquired in the field, 1972

Wood. Large headdress mask of the Simo tribe with polycrome decoration 19° century
Guinea – Baga Tribe
Collected 1971

rom Berna, Mandalay period style, made from wood, black & Golden colour extensively decorated. Bhumisparsha mudra original buddhas, symbolizes the Buddha’s enlightenments and connection to the earth.