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Objects and Statues

Primarily originating from the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa, we are pleased to present these one-of-a-kind sculptural objects, ethically traded directly from local tribal communities.

We at NOA Living have strong personal connections to the people in these communities, established over many decades.

Our collection includes ceremonial masks, carved and hand-built effigies, statues, helmets and architectural elements. Many of these objects served protective or curative symbolic functions in the rituals of their respective ethnic group. Often displayed as an item of prestige in the house of an important person or given as a wedding gift, these objects share a common thread. They are created by hand and come from deep traditions. Employing sophisticated formal languages and unique use of color and pattern, these objects are also highly expressive works of art.

Tchitcheri Sakab: Wooden Abstract Figure: (Moba People, Togo)

Tchitcheri Sakab: Wooden Abstract Figure: (Moba People, Togo)
59 x 14 x 11 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Fly Whisk Handle (Baule People, Republic of Ivory Coast)

Fly Whisk Handle (Baule People, Republic of Ivory Coast)
28 x 5 x 5 ″ Hand sculpted of hardwood, horsehair, and fabric.
Fly Whisk Handle (Baule People, Ivory Coast)

Fly Whisk Handle (Baule People, Ivory Coast)
25 x 5 x 3 ″ Hand sculpted of hardwood, horsehair, and fabric.
Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)

Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)
21 x 7 x 11 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.
Tchitcheri Sakab: Wooden Abstract Figure (Moba People, Togo)

Tchitcheri Sakab: Wooden Abstract Figure (Moba People, Togo)
75 x 9 x 18 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)

Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)
18 x 7 x 10 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.
Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)

Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)
22 x 20 x 6.5 ″ Hand cast of bronze or brass.
Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)

Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)
20 x 8 x 12 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.
Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)

Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)
23 x 27 x 6.5 ″ Hand cast of bronze or brass.
Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)

Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)
27.5 x 42 x 9 ″ Hand cast of bronze or brass.
Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)

Standing Statue of a Royal Leopard (Ido People, Benin)
27.5 x 30 x 8 ″ Hand cast of bronze or brass.
Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
14 inches outer diameter with 3 inches thickness Hand cast of copper alloy, utilizing the old wax method.
Mancala: Game Board (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Mancala: Game Board (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.
Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (Kota People, Gabon)

Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (Kota People, Gabon)
18 x 8 x 3.5 ″ Hand crafted of hardwood, brass sheet-wire filament, and copper wire,
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Face Mask: “Forest Spirit

Face Mask: “Forest Spirit" (Bete People of Takum, Nigeria)
18 x 12 x 15 ″ Hand crafted of hardwood and metal. Sold
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
15.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Federal Republic of Nigeria)

Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
11 inches outer diameter with 5 inches thickness Hand cast of copper alloy, utilizing the old wax method.
Door with Female ancestor Lock (Dogon People, Mali)

Door with Female ancestor Lock (Dogon People, Mali)
63 x 32 x 1 ″ Hand carved from hardwood and metal.
Eshu God (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Eshu God (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
29 x 9 x 9 ″ Hand cast in bronze employing old wax method.
Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
9.5 inches outer diameter with 1.5 inches thickness Copper Alloy. Hand casted using the old wax method
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
17 x 6 x 6 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
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Face Mask: “Legendary First Ruler” (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Face Mask: “Legendary First Ruler” (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
21 x 10.5 x 6 ″ Hand crafted of hardwood, hide and leather. Sold
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
12.5 x 6 x 6 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
16 inches outer diameter with 3 inches thickness Hand cast of copper alloy, utilizing the old wax method.
Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
51 x 21 x 18 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; painted.
Oya Diety, Wife of Eshu, (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Oya Diety, Wife of Eshu, (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
29 x 9 x 9 ″ Bronze / Hand cast using the old wax method
Female Face Mask: Pwo (Chokwee People, Congo)

Female Face Mask: Pwo (Chokwee People, Congo)
13 x 7 x 7 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; metal base.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
16 x 7 x 7 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)

Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)
17 x 6.5 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved from hardwood.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
13.5 x 7 x 7 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Duafe Comb (Akan People, Ghana)

Duafe Comb (Akan People, Ghana)
18.5 x 7 x 2.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood, beads and mirror.
Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
77 x 24 x 30 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; painted.
Fertility Doll, (Fali People, Nigeria)

Fertility Doll, (Fali People, Nigeria)
14 x 9 x 4 ″ Hand carved and sewn of fabric, beads, hardwood and leather.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
15 x 6.5 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
16 x 5 x 5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Duafe Comb (Akan People, Ghana)

Duafe Comb (Akan People, Ghana)
18.5 x 7 x 2.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood, beads, and mirror.
Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Sejen: Bird Figure (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
48 x 15 x 17 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; painted.
Fertility Doll (Fali People, Nigeria)

Fertility Doll (Fali People, Nigeria)
18.5 x 8 x 7.5 ″ Hand carved and sewn of fabric, beads, hardwood and leather.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
14 x 6 x 6 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
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Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood. Sold
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
15 x 5.5 x 5.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Female Figurative Stool (Luba People, The Congo)

Female Figurative Stool (Luba People, The Congo)
17 x 14 x 14 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and metal.
Bronze Figurine (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Bronze Figurine (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
14 x 8 x 7.5 ″ Hand casted in bronze.
Fertility Doll, (Fali People, Nigeria)

Fertility Doll, (Fali People, Nigeria)
17.5 x 10 x 6 ″ Hand carved and sewn of fabric, beads, hardwood and leather.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
12.5 x 6 x 6 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Sale!
Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
15.25 x 6.5 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved from hardwood.
{{onsale}}
Prestige Stool (Songey People, Congo)

Prestige Stool (Songey People, Congo)
19.5 x 14 x 14 ″ Hand carved from hardwood and metal. Sold
Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
16 inches outer diameter with 3 inches thickness Hand cast of copper alloy, utilizing the old wax method.
Face Mask: “Forest Spirit

Face Mask: “Forest Spirit" (Bete People of Takum, the Federal Republic of Nigeria)
18 x 12 x 15 ″ Hand crafted of hardwood and metal.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
16 x 8 x 8 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Sale!
Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.
Bronze Figurine (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)

Bronze Figurine (Senufo People, Ivory Coast)
13 x 7 x 6.5 ″ Hand casted of bronze.
Female Figurative Stool (Chokwee People, Angola)

Female Figurative Stool (Chokwee People, Angola)
16.5 x 9 x 9 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and metal.
Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)

Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)
15 x 5 x 5 ″ Hand carved from hardwood.

Tall Male Figure "Kanaga" (Dogon People, Mali)
84 x 34 x 18 ″ Hand sculpted from hardwood.
A Rare and Exquisite Dogon Dama Tall Dance Mask, Mali

A Rare and Exquisite Dogon Dama Tall Dance Mask, Mali
147 x 8 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
14 x 8 x 8 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Sale!
Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.

Container: "Kudou" (Akan People, Ghana)
11 x 5 x 5 ″ Hand cast of bronze, employing old wax method.
Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (Kota People, Gabon)

Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (Kota People, Gabon)
24.5 x 8 x 4 ″ Hand crafted of hardwood, brass sheet-wire filament, and copper wire,
Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)

Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)
12 x 4.5 x 4.5 ″ Hand carved from hardwood.
Slit Drum  (Zandi People, Democratic Republic of Congo)

Slit Drum (Zandi People, Democratic Republic of Congo)
32 x 102 x 15.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Ngi Statue (Bulu People, Cameroon)

Ngi Statue (Bulu People, Cameroon)
25 x 8 x 7 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; pigment, beads.
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Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
15.25 x 5.5 x 5.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood. Sold
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
13 x 6.5 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Sale!
Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.

"Elefon"or "Epa" Helmet Mask: Dog Figure (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
25.5 x 9 x 10.5 ″ Hand crafted of hardwood and pigment by the Fakeye family, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
{{onsale}}
Face Mask (Mbuti Pygmy People, The Congo)

Face Mask (Mbuti Pygmy People, The Congo)
7 x 6 x 3 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; metal base Sold

Female Face Mask: "Pwo" (Chokwee People, Congo)
17 x 8 x 9 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; metal base.
Ngi Fetish Statue (Bulu People, Cameroon)

Ngi Fetish Statue (Bulu People, Cameroon)
47 x 16 x 18 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; cotton, cane, iron, bronze, pigments, oil and raffia.

Tall Male Figure "Kanaga" (Dogon People, Mali)
88 x 30 x 18 ″ Hand sculpted from hardwood. $29,000.00
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
15.75 x 6 x 6 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Sale!
Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood.
Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Torque Currency (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
15 inches outer diameter with 3 inches thickness Hand cast of copper alloy, utilizing the old wax method.

Container "Kudou" (Akan People, Ghana)
11 x 5 x 5 ″ Hand cast of bronze, employing traditional wax method.
{{onsale}}

Face Mask: "War & Peace" (The Bete People of Takum, Nigeria)
19 x 11 x 8 ″ Hand carved of hardwood. Sold
Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)

Ithunga: Milk Pail (KwaZulu-Natal People, South Africa)
14 x 7 x 7 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Prestige Stool (Chokwee People, Angola).

Prestige Stool (Chokwee People, Angola).
13 x 9 x 9 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and metal.
Wooden Milking and Serving Bowl (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Wooden Milking and Serving Bowl (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
6 x 12.5 x 12.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
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Wooden Milking and Serving Bowl (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Wooden Milking and Serving Bowl (Yoruba People, Nigeria)
5.75 x 12 x 12 ″ Hand carved of hardwood. Sold
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
29 x 9 x 8.5 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
32 x 12.5 x 7 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
33.5 x 10 x 5.5 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
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Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
36.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin. Sold
Guru Portrait Mask (Baule People, the Republic of Ivory Coast)

Guru Portrait Mask (Baule People, the Republic of Ivory Coast)
21 x 10 x 9.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
33 x 7.25 x 7 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
Sacred Wooden Spoon, Zulu People, South Africa

Sacred Wooden Spoon, Zulu People, South Africa
1.5 x 3 x 13 ″ Hard wood / Hand carved by highly skilled artisans and commissioned by head of household. $225.00
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
26 x 9 x 10 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
Milk Pail (Nyankole People, Uganda)

Milk Pail (Nyankole People, Uganda)
9 x 8 x 8 ″ Hand crafted from a single, hardwood block.
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
35 x 11 x 8 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
Milk Pail (Nyankole People, Uganda)

Milk Pail (Nyankole People, Uganda)
9 x 8 x 8 ″ Hand crafted from a single, hardwood block.
Hardwood Door, 19th Century (Igbo People, Nigeria)

Hardwood Door, 19th Century (Igbo People, Nigeria)
48 x 16.5 x 1 ″ Hardwood / Hand carved
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
22.5 x 9 x 11 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block with kaolin.
Hardwood Door, 19th Century  (Igbo People, Federal Republic of Nigeria)

Hardwood Door, 19th Century (Igbo People, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
45.5 x 21 x 1.5 ″ Hardwood / Hand carved
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
35.5 x 8 x 7.5 ″ Hand crafted from hardwood block, with kaolin.
Antique Granary Door (Dogon People, Mali)

Antique Granary Door (Dogon People, Mali)
27.5 x 17 x 3.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.
Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)

Ngil Mask (Fang People, Gabon)
30 x 9.5 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved from hardwood, with kaolin.

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