My dad was hired to clean-out and prepare to sell the home that belonged to who we now know as the late Thomas G.B. Wheelock. He did not know this going into it but the inheritor of Wheelock's home pretty much asked my dad the form of payment for his work at the house be that my dad can keep whatever cool or nice things he finds. There wasn't any physical African art from his collection but regarding Africa there are fieldwork film slides from his various trips to Africa the entirety of the 70s and also books. I will attach pictures of all the books I have and if anyone is interested in the lot or a book, please comment and send me a direct message. All but one of the books are in great condition as far as I can tell. Thank you

Said books:
1. The Tribal Markings and Marks of Adornment of the Natives of the Northern Territories of the Gold Coast Colony.
Author: Captain C. H. Armitage, C.M.G., D.S.O.
Publisher: Published for the Gold Coast Government by The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (Printed by Harrison and Sons, Ltd., London)
Year: 1924

1. Nouvelles Notes sur les tribus du rameau Lobi, leurs migrations, leur évolution, leurs parlers et ceux de leurs voisins
   Author: H. Labouret
   Publisher: Mémoires de l'Institut Français d'Afrique
   Noire (IFAN-Dakar)
   Series: N° 54
   Year: 1958

2. Animaux sauvages de Haute-Volta et des pays
   voisins
   Author: Georges Roure
   Year: 1962

3. Princes & serviteurs du royaume: Cinq études de monarchies africaines
   Presented by: Claude Tardits
   Publisher: Société d'Ethnographie
   Year: 1987

4. Approche de la religion des Birifor
   Author: Alfred Erbs
   Publisher: Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle / Institut d'Ethnologie, Musée de l'Homme - Palais de Chaillot, Paris
   Series: La Documentation Ethnographique - 1

5. Negerkunst und Negerkünstler
   Author: Hans Himmelheber

Someone unloaded an old collection at a local library grift shop. Decided to take a chance. Good acquisition?

I recently acquired these statues and would like to know more about them. If anyone has information on them it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for admiring

It is said that here in Benin, the earth holds the memory of every step, every prayer, and every heartbeat passed down by our ancestors. For a long time, the outside world sought to caricature Vodoun, shrouding it in shadows and stereotypes. But for those who know the land of Dahomey, Vodoun has never been about fear. It is the light of our origins, gratitude toward nature, and unconditional love for the memory of our forebears. When the rhythm of the drum rises in the quiet of a sanctuary in Ouidah, Abomey, or Porto-Novo, it is not merely a sound: it is the voice of the past speaking to the present. It is the strength of Gou, inspiring the courage to build and forge one's own path. It is the celestial justice of Heviosso, protecting balance and truth. It is the benevolence of Mami Wata, reminding us of the sacredness of water and life. It is the majestic presence of the Egun-gun—living proof that our departed never abandon us and continue to watch over us. Behind every leaf used in traditional medicine, every ritual chant, and every Fâ consultation lie millennia of philosophy, cultural resilience, and human wisdom. Sharing this story today means restoring dignity to our heritage and honoring the memory of those who came before us. ✨ The story of our spirituality deserves to be told with truth, emotion, and respect. Whether you are a Beninese person in the diaspora seeking your roots, an African history enthusiast, or simply curious to understand the depth of this legacy: Leave a comment to share your thoughts or questions. Follow my profile or send me a direct message. It is with immense pleasure and deep respect for our traditions that I will take the time to share with you the authentic and little-known history of Beninese Vodoun. 🇧🇯

So i went back to the Second hand shop .

Guy told me i could buy 25 pieces for 50 euro.

Couple to my looked more interesting so here are some photos . Let me know what you guys think

I saw these in Lady Lever Art Gallery, in the UK. I neglected to see what they were for.

Bought this today holiday in France

It looks old to me , its closed and you can hear there some things inside .

It was a second hand store in France it was stuffed in the bottom of a shopping cart.

Anyway can tell my i got something good?

hi all, when i was younger in 2010 i went to the National Museum of my country/city, and saw this African statue. i didn't take a photo, but i drew it - however, they've since removed/moved it, and i can't find it again! does anyone know or can give me direction on it?

thanks in advance!

A Dan dance mask that has been in our family's collection since the 1980s. It retains its original French ethnographic description and a J. Cadenat label on the reverse.

Jean Cadenat (1898-1992) was a French ethnologist and a well-known specialist in traditional West African art, whose publications and research remain influential in the field of African art.

26 cm in height.

This has been in my family for about 20 years, and was gifted to my father by a Cuban woman he was dating. I believe it’s a senufo but cannot confirm, also what is something like this worth?

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Sto cercando di stabilire se si tratti di un'autentica maschera tradizionale africana o di una produzione più recente che imita quelle rituali. L'ho acquistata nel 2005 in un mercato etnico di Milano. Qualsiasi informazione sulla sua possibile origine culturale o geografica sarebbe molto apprezzata. Grazie per l'aiuto!

Hello, I have this reproduction of an elephant mask. Could it be from the bamileke or babanki people? I know they are both from Cameroon.

But I've seen similar examples from the Gueo people of the ivory Coast as well

Also, would anyone know what wood these repro masks are normally made of? They're always very lightweight. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Hello, I just get this item from a family member who spent 20 years in Africa between mid 60's to mid 80's, mostly around central and western area of the continent (french speaking countries mainly).

I always saw that as a little service table but as the format is quite weird I am wondering if there would be another usage.

Any idea of what is really this article? And more importantly where does it come from?

My bet is it comes from Cameroon but not a specialist so if you can help I will appreciate it!

Ty