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Private viewings by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"tribal-namibian-hippo-drum","title":"Rare Tribal Namibian Hippo Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTribal Hippo Drum from Southern Africa, mimics the sound of an hippo\u003cbr\u003eThis drum was carved out of a single piece of wood. It is a unique instrument that was used to produce a sound of a Hippo. Allegedly to hunt Hippos .\u003cbr\u003eAlso used in ceremonial song and dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvernance Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e📹 \u003cb\u003eHippo sound-making African instrument (video)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e➡️\u003c\/span\u003e https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b828UBvQ4qw \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 160mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 405mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 1,95 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52193416184149,"sku":"EG D 01","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/Untitleddesign_d06472af-f070-4377-a44d-622f744627c5.png?v=1767426110"},{"product_id":"tg-wb7-zulu-carved-wooden-double-bowl-kwazulu-natal-south-africa","title":"Zulu carved wooden double bowl, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCarved from a single block of hardwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ecirca mid 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ethese Zulu double bowls were made for everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eUsed in KwaZulu-Natal households, they served relishes, condiments, or accompaniments shared during meals and social gatherings. The paired bowls allowed two foods to be offered together, reflecting a communal way of eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTheir beauty lies in function, balance, and touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eshaped by hand, finished through use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e332 mm (L) × 129 mm (W) × 54.3 mm (H)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 270 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52318223892821,"sku":"TG WB7","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/3_86ad916b-2a8c-4fdd-a426-42b8c6a337ec.jpg?v=1769201399"},{"product_id":"rare-bamana-bambara-ritual-mask-mali-west-africa","title":"Rare Bamana (Bambara) Ritual Mask – Mali, West Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003erare Bamana (Bambara) ritual mask\u003c\/b\u003e originates from \u003cb\u003eMali, West Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, and represents a powerful tradition of abstract ceremonial sculpture created by the \u003cb\u003eBamana people\u003c\/b\u003e. Renowned for their restrained yet commanding visual language, Bamana masks were carved for use in \u003cb\u003eritual, initiation, and agricultural ceremonies\u003c\/b\u003e, where they embodied spiritual authority and ancestral forces within the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mask features an \u003cb\u003eelongated helmet-style form\u003c\/b\u003e, squared eye openings, and a \u003cb\u003evertical crested superstructure\u003c\/b\u003e, elements strongly associated with Bamana sculptural aesthetics. Such masks were traditionally worn with fiber costumes during performances accompanied by music and dance, serving symbolic, social, and spiritual functions. The architectural severity of the carving suggests use within a \u003cb\u003eserious ceremonial context\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than public entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe surface displays \u003cb\u003eextensive wear, aged patina, and original attachment holes\u003c\/b\u003e, all consistent with authentic ritual use over time. These characteristics reflect repeated handling and ceremonial activation, rather than later decorative production. The sculptural presence and material integrity place this work firmly within the \u003cb\u003eBamana ritual tradition of central Mali\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLikely carved in the \u003cb\u003elate 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/b\u003e, this African mask stands as a compelling example of \u003cb\u003eWest African tribal art\u003c\/b\u003e, valued for its cultural significance, sculptural form, and historical depth. 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The elevated architectural base and pierced central panel indicate a \u003cb\u003eritual or shrine-related function\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than everyday seating. The deeply curved saddle-shaped top derives from the sacred Akan stool tradition, symbolising lineage, status, and spiritual power. 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Defined by its balanced proportions and restrained sculptural form, the headrest reflects the Zulu aesthetic ideal of harmony between function and design. Collected for its strong architectural presence and well-preserved surface, it stands as a refined example of mid-20th-century Zulu material culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCirca:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960s–1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOnce part of the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (since the 1970s), renowned for its discerning eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eComparable examples reside in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Wits Art Museum, and the Birmingham Museum of Art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eLength 364mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 106mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth 94mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 583 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52416367395157,"sku":"EG HR14","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_e3e254ea-6092-4c9e-b7b7-7098e1da9067.jpg?v=1769846954"},{"product_id":"hr6-turkana-tribal-headrest","title":"Authentic Turkana Wooden Headrest – Early 20th Century African Tribal Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eauthentic wooden headrest\u003c\/b\u003e originates from the \u003cb\u003eTurkana people of northern Kenya\u003c\/b\u003e, a pastoralist culture renowned for producing sculptural yet highly functional personal objects. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the headrest features a \u003cb\u003egenerously curved saddle-shaped top\u003c\/b\u003e, supported by a \u003cb\u003esingle vertical central rib\u003c\/b\u003e rising from a \u003cb\u003esmooth domed base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA classic and immediately recognisable Turkana form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmong the Turkana, headrests were essential \u003cb\u003epersonal possessions\u003c\/b\u003e, used while sleeping to protect carefully styled hair and frequently carried during seasonal movement. Beyond their practical function, such objects also conveyed \u003cb\u003eindividual identity, maturity, and social status\u003c\/b\u003e. The surface of this example displays a \u003cb\u003ewarm, naturally developed patina\u003c\/b\u003e, with softened edges, visible tool marks, and wear consistent with prolonged traditional use.\u003cbr\u003eDating to the \u003cb\u003eearly to mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenther Family Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eCulture \/ People:\u003c\/b\u003e Turkana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eGeographic origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Northern Kenya (Lake Turkana region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eDate (circa):\u003c\/b\u003e Early–mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-carved wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHeight: approx. 62 mm\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 215 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: approx. 114 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. \u003cb\u003e605 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Stable, with age-related wear and patina consistent with use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418380530005,"sku":"EG HR6","price":860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_09ffe496-10f1-4a06-aa29-0565039f6aca.jpg?v=1769853289"},{"product_id":"eg-hr04-authentic-oromo-borana-headrest-circa-mid-20th-century-southern-ethiopia-northern-kenya","title":"Authentic Oromo (Borana) Headrest  circa mid 20th century,  Southern Ethiopia \/ Northern Kenya","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis authentic African headrest was carved by the \u003cb\u003eOromo (Borana) people\u003c\/b\u003e, a pastoralist culture of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya\u003cbr\u003eSuch objects also functioned as markers of adulthood, identity, and social status within Oromo society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarved from dense hardwood, the headrest is decorated with finely incised geometric patterns around the base, a characteristic feature of Borana workmanship. The surface exhibits a deep, naturally developed patina consistent with prolonged use, supporting a dating to the \u003cb\u003emid-20th century (circa 1940–1960)\u003c\/b\u003e. This indicates a genuine utilitarian object rather than a later decorative or tourist production. 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Hand-carved from a single block of hardwood, these sculptural seats were traditionally used by elders and dignitaries and are associated with status and spiritual authority within Senufo society. 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The perimeter is secured with leather binding and applied cowrie shells, with four string pegs and surviving strings in place. Hand constructed using organic materials, the instrument shows consistent age wear, surface abrasions and patina to the gourd, with oxidation and handling marks throughout. 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Such headrests are widely used among pastoral communities of the Turkana–Karamojong cultural region as personal sleeping supports, designed to elevate the head while preserving elaborate hairstyles and protecting the wearer from ground insects and dust during rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present example is carved from a single block of hardwood and displays the characteristic curved saddle seat supported by flaring legs. Incised geometric ornament appears along the lower sections, while leather suspension thongs are retained for carrying or attachment. Surface wear, patination, and handling marks consistent with prolonged use attest to its age and utilitarian life. 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Headrests of this form were used to elevate the head during rest while preserving elaborate hairstyles and protecting them from disturbance. Similar examples are documented among several Ethiopian groups including the Gurage, Sidama, and neighbouring communities of the southern highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eThe present example is carved from a single piece of hardwood and displays a characteristic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eflaring profile rising from a circular foot to a curved crescent sleeping platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. The polished upper surface shows wear consistent with prolonged use. Variations of this form are preserved in museum collections and ethnographic studies of Ethiopian domestic material culture. Its well-balanced proportions and evident use-wear make it a representative example of traditional Ethiopian headrest carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th – early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eHeight 17.9 cm; \u003cbr\u003eLength 16.9 cm; \u003cbr\u003eBase diameter 10.5 cm; \u003cbr\u003eWeight 691 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53158126387541,"sku":"EG HR 005","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_c668082a-1c4b-4709-8816-2e0a351db9cc.jpg?v=1773308795"},{"product_id":"somali-wooden-headrest-barkin-horn-of-africa-hand-carved-wood-early-20th-century","title":"Somali Wooden Headrest (Barkin), Horn of Africa, Hand-Carved Wood, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eThis carved wooden headrest, known in Somalia as a \u003cem data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"730\"\u003ebarkin\u003c\/em\u003e, belongs to a long tradition of portable head supports used across the Horn of Africa. Such objects served both practical and cultural purposes, elevating the head during sleep while preserving elaborate hairstyles and protecting the sleeper from ground insects. Headrests of this form are documented among pastoral communities throughout Somalia and neighbouring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eThe present example is carved from a single block of hardwood and decorated with geometric incised motifs on the upper rest and vertical supports. The surface displays a deep, well-developed patina consistent with long use. Structural elements include a curved crescent head support, twin vertical supports and a circular base. Decorative panels with interlaced geometric designs appear on the side supports and base. Wear, minor splits and age-related surface abrasion are consistent with utilitarian domestic objects from the early twentieth century and contribute to its authenticity and collecting appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eLength 16.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eHeight 18.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eWidth 8.9 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 150 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53159199015253,"sku":"EG HR 011","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_6c74ecd7-e28a-4444-9ced-d37b4e734d16.jpg?v=1773320845"},{"product_id":"ashanti-asante-headrest-carved-wooden-headrest-akan-culture-ghana-19th-20th-century","title":"Ashanti (Asante) Headrest – Carved Wooden Headrest, Akan Culture, Ghana, 19th–20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eThis carved wooden headrest is attributed to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eAkan cultural sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, most closely associated with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eAshanti\u003c\/strong\u003e (Asante) people of present-day Ghana. Headrests of this form were traditionally used to support the head during sleep while protecting carefully arranged hairstyles. Within Akan material culture such objects also conveyed status and personal identity, often displaying geometric motifs that relate to broader visual traditions found in stools, combs, and architectural decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe present example is hand carved from a single piece of hardwood with two cylindrical supports and a gently curved sleeping surface decorated with geometric chip-carved patterns centred on a diamond motif. The surface shows consistent handling wear and age patina, particularly to the base and edges, consistent with use and age. 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Calabashes served as essential household vessels for storing and serving milk, fermented sorghum beer, and other foodstuffs. The present examples display carefully incised geometric banding and triangular motifs filled with dark pigment, a decorative vocabulary characteristic of Southern African gourd craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eThe vessels are formed from dried calabash gourds, hollowed and finished by hand. Decoration was achieved through incision and controlled pigment application, producing bold contrasting patterns against the warm natural surface of the gourd. Both pieces show expected wear consistent with age and handling, including surface marks and minor restoration to the rim of the larger example. Such decorated gourds have become increasingly appreciated within ethnographic and design-focused collections for their graphic abstraction and functional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid–late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eLargest: Diameter 24.3 cm × 16.2 cm high \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 340 g\u003cbr\u003eSmaller: Diameter 19.2 cm × 13.8 cm high \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 190 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53295264825685,"sku":"EG C 001","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_68f2ac78-cfde-495d-b82e-c9b25ec19404.jpg?v=1773394203"},{"product_id":"venda-ceramic-vessel-limpopo-region-south-africa-hand-coiled-clay-pot","title":"Venda Ceramic Vessel, Limpopo Region, South Africa, Hand-Coiled Clay Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eA hand-formed ceramic vessel attributed to the Venda ceramic tradition of the Limpopo region in South Africa. 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The form and decoration align with known examples of Venda utilitarian pottery and hold relevance for collectors of Southern African ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eCirca:\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection, South Africa. 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Characterised by a gently curved crescent support raised on a flared conical base, this type of headrest was traditionally used to support the head during rest while preserving coiffure. Within Oromo cultural contexts, such objects also functioned as personal possessions, sometimes carried and used in both domestic and pastoral settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eThe piece is carved from a single block of hardwood and displays a deep, naturally developed patina. Surface wear, abrasions, and handling marks are consistent with age and use, with visible shrinkage cracking to the base. The sculptural clarity of the form and the well-balanced proportions place it within a recognised corpus of Ethiopian headrests collected and traded in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection, by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eHeight: 15.72 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eWidth: 16.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eBase diameter: 10.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53662010933589,"sku":"EG HR 002","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_42c95c72-42e6-498c-ab91-f1e660ae8139.jpg?v=1775901468"},{"product_id":"four-legged-utility-bowl-trough-single-block-carved-hardwood-southern-africa-20th-century","title":"Four-legged hardwood bowl with opposing lug handles, carved from a single block, South Africa, 20th century.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eA large four-legged wooden utility bowl, carved from a single block of dense hardwood and raised on four integral supports. The elongated trough form terminates at both ends in projecting lug handles, one of which is pierced, indicating provision for lifting, suspension, or securing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monolithic construction—bowl, legs, and lugs formed from the same block—reflects traditional carving practice. The scale and form indicate a domestic vessel used for food preparation, storage, or communal serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eThe surface shows developed patina, with a darkened exterior and a smoothed interior from repeated handling and use. Tool marks remain visible across the exterior and underside. Wear is consistent along the feet and lug edges; the pierced lug shows abrasion around the opening. No structural cracking observed. Stable and usable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCirca 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Egon Guenther Collection, by descent to Thomas Guenther Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003eLength  52 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWidth 44 cm \u003cbr\u003eHeight 13.5 cm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2.28 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53792151306581,"sku":"EG HR WB 08","price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/carved-wooden-bowl-african-tribal-vessel-egon-guenther-collection.jpg?v=1778751450"},{"product_id":"south-african-zulu-attributed-carved-wooden-footed-bowl-hand-carved-hardwood-mid-20th-century-tourist-market-production","title":"South African Zulu-Attributed Carved Wooden Footed Bowl, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Mid-20th Century Tourist Market Production","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"334\"\u003eSmall carved wooden footed bowl or shallow meat tray, attributed to Zulu carving traditions of South Africa. The form follows the well-known southern African domestic serving vessels commonly produced in hardwood with elevated block feet and an oval basin. Examples of this type were made both for local domestic use and, increasingly during the mid-to-late twentieth century, for the tourist and export market. \u003cbr\u003eThe restrained sculptural form and darkened exterior surface reflect the influence of traditional regional carving practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eCarved from a single piece of hardwood and finished with a polished interior surface displaying attractive natural grain variation. The exterior retains visible hand-tool shaping and honest handling wear consistent with age and use.            The object presents well as a decorative ethnographic wooden object and remains collectable within the broader field of southern African carved domestic wares and tourist-market production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1301\"\u003eCirca:\u003cbr data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eMid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection, by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003eLength: 19.0 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003eWidth: 16.5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003eHeight: 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eWeight:\u003cbr data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003e334 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53890546893141,"sku":"EG WB 09","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/A_EGWB09SmallFour-LeggedZuluBowl.jpg?v=1778488329"},{"product_id":"kuba-wooden-headrest-carved-hardwood-neck-rest-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-c-1900","title":"Kuba Wooden Headrest, Carved Hardwood Neck Rest, Democratic Republic of the Congo, c.1900","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eCarved wooden headrest attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, worked from a single solid piece of hardwood. The form comprises a rectangular base with twin vertical supports rising to a curved neck platform with incised geometric decoration to the terminals and upper edges. Such headrests functioned as personal neck supports during rest and were used to preserve coiffure styles. Comparable examples are documented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, and Smithsonian Institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eCondition is consistent with age and prolonged use, showing naturally worn edges, surface abrasions, softened contours, darkened patina, and minor losses to the carved terminal projections. Structurally stable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th to early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection, by inheritance to Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLength 22.7 cm \u003cbr\u003eWidth 7.72 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 14.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 335 g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54030890500437,"sku":"EG HR 09","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/kuba-carved-wooden-headrest-democratic-republic-congo-egon-guenther-collection.jpg?v=1780041512"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-african-wooden-container-of-undetermined-specific-function-ex-hans-himmelheber-and-egon-guenther-collections","title":"Hand-carved African wooden container of undetermined specific function, ex Hans Himmelheber and Egon Guenther collections.","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small hand-carved wooden vessel or container attributed to East or Central Africa. The object is formed from a single piece of hardwood with a deep hollowed chamber accessed through a tapered opening. While its precise original purpose remains uncertain, vessels of this type were traditionally used for the storage, preparation, or containment of personal, medicinal, domestic, or specialist materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface displays a well-developed age patina together with natural shrinkage cracks and wear consistent with long-term use and age. The vessel retains an old fibre cord around its waist and bears an \"HH\" collection mark associated with the noted ethnographer and collector Hans Himmelheber. 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Headrests of this type were used during sleep and rest to support the head while helping preserve carefully arranged hairstyles and reducing contact with the ground. Such objects were practical personal possessions that accompanied their owners throughout daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from a single block of wood, the headrest displays a balanced architectural form with broad flaring supports and a gently curved neck rest. The surviving leather suspension element and bead attachment contribute to its authenticity and traditional character. Surface wear, handling marks, shrinkage cracks and a developed patina are consistent with long-term use. Examples from this cultural region remain desirable among collectors of African ethnographic art and pastoral material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to Mid-20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection, by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.2 × 19.3 × 6.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54186467623253,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/east-african-tribal-headrest-turkana-karamojong-carved-wood-kenya-uganda-egon-guenther-collection.jpg?v=1781976109"},{"product_id":"early-southern-tswana-prestige-basket-for-sale-finely-coiled-natural-fibre-basket-botswana-south-africa-c-1930-1955","title":"Early Southern Tswana Prestige Basket for Sale – Finely Coiled Natural Fibre Basket, Botswana \/ South Africa, c.1930–1955","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"920\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis finely coiled Southern Tswana prestige basket is attributed to the Tswana peoples of present-day Botswana and northern South Africa and dates to approximately 1930–1955. Shallow prestige baskets of this form were valued domestic objects, admired for their exceptionally fine workmanship, carefully balanced proportions and precisely executed geometric decoration created during the weaving process.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eConstructed entirely by hand from natural plant fibres using the traditional coiling technique, the basket retains excellent structural integrity and attractive age patina. The interior and exterior display harmonious geometric motifs produced with dyed fibres rather than applied decoration. Its preservation, craftsmanship and documented provenance make it a desirable example for collectors of African basketry and ethnographic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003ec.1930–1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection, South Africa.\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eBy family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eDiameter: 22.7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eHeight: 8.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e158 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230095364437,"sku":"EG TCB 02","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/early-southern-tswana-coiled-prestige-basket-botswana-south-africa-c1930-1955-overview.jpg?v=1782486911"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/collections\/Wooden_Items_1916afc2-8ca3-4d8e-b035-af70ef337108.jpg?v=1778408762","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/collections\/antique-wooden-tribal-items.oembed?page=2","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}