African Style: Down to the Details

Note:
With the high cost of shipping many of our customers choose to ship by USPS. For small and light shipments this is usually less expensive, but please be aware that their estimates are often wrong and their service can be very slow (sixteen days for Priority Mail from Philadelphia to New York City recently). The service is not always as economical as it may appear, particularly on larger or more valuable shipments. USPS estimates only include insurance up to $100 for its domestic shipments. If you ask for full insurance we will recalculate the shipping cost and send you an invoice for any difference in cost. For overseas shipments USPS will not insure for over $650. On request we can get estimates for overseas shipping from DHL.

African Style: Down to the Details

November 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000

In November and December, 2000 we exhibited selections of our collection of fine African sculpture, masks, textiles and furniture as we celebrate the publication of the new book African Style: Down to the Details by Philadelphia designer, stylist and writer Sharne Algottson. Following on the success of her first book, Spirit of African Design written with Denys Davis, Sharne now offers a gorgeous, hands-on guide to decorating any home with the richness of Africa. "Today more and more of us are striving to bring personal meaning and beauty into our lives and homes. African style is the perfect way to express that joy in living, whether your look is formal, traditional, minimal, casual country, or eclectic."
If you weren't able to join us and Sharne Algotsson on First Friday, November 3rd, 2000 for the Philadelphia book-signing, you can still order either book directly from us, too (just phone or e-mail us). Signed copies of both books may still be available.

Bamana Rod Puppet

SKU: AFS-082

Bamana people

Mali

20th century
Traditional Bamana puppet on stand. Wood, oil paint, fabric, with custom stand.
(28.5" h.l x 13" w. x 4" d.)
A similar puppet from the Rosen collection is shown on page 153 of their book The Colorful Sogo Bo Puppets of Mali.

Provenance:

Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen

$350

Beaded "Tall Doll" with Baby from Capetown

SKU: CPD-84

Women of the MonkeyBiz Project

South Africa

By Phatiswe Ncopayi - Capetown, South Africa
Glass beads, cotton fabric.
(16 1/2" h. x 5" w. x 2" d.)

$78

Bamana Equestrian Figure

SKU: AFS-035

Bamana people

Mali

"Segou" style Bamana figure of man on horse. 20th century.
Wood with mineral pigments, organic encrustation, steel upholstery tack additions.
(20 1/2" h. x 4 1/2" w. x 9" d.)

$490

Product Status:

Sold

Imbenge Zulu "Hardwire"Wire Basket - geometric style

SKU: zwb604

Solomon Sima

South Africa

Recycled telephone wire w/ steel wire core
(13"d x 4 1/2" h)

$375

Product Status:

Sold

Beaded "Tall Doll" with Baby

SKU: CPD-82

Women of the MonkeyBiz Project

South Africa

By Vuyokasi Khethani - Capetown, South Africa
Glass beads, cotton fabric.
(13" h. x 4" w. x 2" d.)

$58

Product Status:

Sold

Beaded "Angel" Doll from Capetown

SKU: CPD-79

Women of the MonkeyBiz Project

South Africa

Capetown, South Africa
Glass beads, cotton fabric.
(6 1/2" h. x 4 1/2" w. x 1 1/4" d.)

10% off

~~$38~~ $34.20

Product Status:

Sold

"Faux Ivory" PVC Bracelets from Namibia - Slender Cuff

SKU: PVC-3

African Recycling Artists

Namibia

No elephants were harmed in the making of these bracelets! These "faux ivory" bracelets are cut from recycled pvc plumbing pipe by Himba artisans in Namibia. The outer surface is blackened and traditional designs are cut into the surface. Cuff bracelets are 2 1/2" diameter but expand larger, and come in three widths.
Slender cuff: 1/2" wide
Bracelets come in assorted designs.

$16

Product Status:

Sold