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Thomasina
About the valuer: For more than 10 years I have been involved in the Art, Antiques, and Antique Jewellery business in America and the United Kingdom. I have gained experience in many aspects of the trade, from buying,... Read more
African Chair
None at this time. 
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Submitted by wotcha
The absolute majority of this type of furniture that comes out of Africa is a tourist/export range. The wood is not ebony, which is a hardwood and (...)
Estimated value
$200
valued by Thomasina
on 2/26/2009
Black elephant
This was believed to have been purchased in the early 1900's. This was given to my wife's grandmother in the late 30's when she was a child from her mother. Her great grandmother emigrated to  (...)
This is an early 20th century, circa 1920's, elephant bank. These were usually produced in cast iron or rarer in tin. Is this an iron one, painted of (...)
Estimated value
$125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/25/2009
Ebony Log
Nothing to share at this time 
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Submitted by wotcha
It is quite difficult to see the details of the carving as the images are rather small. From what I can see, this seem to be a second half of the (...)
Estimated value
$200
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/7/2009
MAKONDE EBONY LOG CARVING
Submitted by MT3463759
This is a 20th century carving. Makonde mainly live in Tanzania and Mozambique and are well known in the west for their decorative log carvings. (...)
Estimated value
$800
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/10/2008
Worrior Wooden Spear Carving
Dont know anything at all about this item. The only thing I know is that I was told that it is carved of ebony wood. 
I can't really comment on their age, as such tribal art should be handled to determine the quality and the dating. They are most likley 20th century. (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/14/2008
unknown
really no ideas on this one 
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Submitted by madmaz
This is a modern African or probably African style figure. Provisional decorative value: £30-50 online.
Estimated value
£30
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/13/2008
Archos 605 WiFi 4GB Multimedia Player - SD Slot, Touch Screen, WiFi, Internet-Ready
Estimated value
$1
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/11/2008
African statue
I know absolutely nothing about this piece, except that I bought it at a flea market in Virginia in 1998. Think I paid $10. Measures 18" high. Feels a bit heavy & very solid. 
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Submitted by Boru15
Well, this looks to be a rather modern African decorative sculpture, carved in wood. Provisional decorative value: $25-50 online.
Estimated value
$30
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/25/2008
carved ivory or bone pipe -tusk ?
it has some slight hairline cracking to top rear -it is black inside --it looks like a bong -regards Ian 
Submitted by hildacolin
This is probably an African piece (judging by the design), however, I can't say whether it is ivory or bone (by the shape looks to be a rhino horn). (...)
Estimated value
£25
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/4/2008
African Statue
Made of,perhaps, plaster of paris-15"high -Lady with right hand on sheath of cane or wood with animal skin drapped over head (lion) and she is hanging onto leg with left hand. Circling her feet is a  (...)
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Submitted by jaden
These figures were usually made of bisque porcelain (unglazed porcelain) and they immitate marble (called Parian Ware). This one is a European (...)
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/29/2008
antique book"the welcome"1886
this book is called "the welcome" and is dated 1886,it is a tooled cover with an inset of a picture of flowers,there is some wear to top and bottom of spine as in pic"not too bad for age,the inside  (...)
First of all, any book is worth keeping or passing on, that is after all the source of knowledge (and I think much more educating than internet (...)
Estimated value
£25
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/25/2008
4 elephants
I bought these elephants at an auction they said was ivory I don't know how to tell its about 12" to 14" tall and it is pretty heavy 
It does look to be ivory but I cannot tell you more precisely because the picture is not very clear. In any case, if this is ivory, you need a proof (...)
Estimated value
$1
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/7/2008
Old Tribe Wooden Frog Mask
Very old wooden/ painted frog like mask..It came from an estate of a woman whos dad worked in Africa in peace corps and this was a trade given to him from a bush tribe. It measures 9" long and 8"  (...)
This is a very nice mask indeed and remarkably in a very good condition. I understand that it is a 20th century mask but I am not sure what tribe (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/7/2008
africa mask
Submitted by miss.dorotka
From what I can see in your picture, this is a stylised African theme mask from the 20th century. The metal plaque is 20th c too, very much in the (...)
Estimated value
£50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/3/2008
Antique tribal african snakeskin drum
Zulu maybe? African tribal drum, many marks. Has a snakeskin top held in place by wooden 'stakes'. 
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Submitted by Jarve
Determining the age of tribal artifacts is a very difficult task because their styles change in an entirely different pace and way from any other (...)
Estimated value
£150
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 9/23/2007
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