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 communities. We at NOA Living have strong personal connections to these communities, established over many decades. We know our sources and guarantee that each object was acquired legally and that the original seller was compensated fairly. Our hand-picked, curated 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.

Showing 1–20 of 100 artworks

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood. $955.00

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood. $1,659.00

Mancala: Board Game (Dogon People, Mali)
5.5"Dx30.5"Lx7.5"W-14wells Hand carved of hardwood. $1,195.00

Female Face Mask: "Pwo" (Chokwee People, Congo)
16 x 11 x 9.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood, dyed and braided fabric; metal base.

Portrait Face Mask (Mblo, Baule People, Ivory Coast)
21 x 10 x 9.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.

A Rare and Exquisite Dogon Dama Tall Dance Mask, Mali
147 x 8 x 6.5 ″ Hand carved of hardwood.

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

Tall Male Figure "Kanaga" (Dogon People, Mali)
88 x 30 x 18 ″ Hand sculpted from hardwood. $29,000.00

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

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

Fly Whisk Handle (Baule People, Ivory Coast)
25 x 5 x 3 ″ Hand sculpted of hardwood, horsehair, and fabric.

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

Female Face Mask: Pwo (Chokwee People, Congo)
13 x 7 x 7 ″ Hand carved of hardwood; metal base.

Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)
20 x 8 x 12 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.

Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)
18 x 7 x 10 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.

Kifwebe Mask (Songye People, Bantu Ethnic Group, Congo)
21 x 7 x 11 ″ Hand carved of hardwood and pigment.

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

Milk Pail (Tutsi People, Rwanda)
12 x 4.5 x 4.5 ″ Hand carved from hardwood.

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

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