Outstanding Collection of 4 Vintage Wood Bowls, Yoke and a Superb Scoop, All From Various Territories in Africa. Excellent collection of Mid-20th Century carved Four large bowls all roughly 13 x 13 x 7" The large rectangular bowl is 9 x 9 x 13" and the scoop 19 x 5" and both are from the Republic of Congo. The other pieces are the Sahel Region of Burkina Faso. A light wood carved yoke still with wire and leather remnants at ends likes to carry crops or game.

These pieces definitely show wear and use, some having intriguing repairs such as a tin patch secured with nails, another tightly wired to hold securely from split, all toned, oxidized and burnished by age and climate. One could not ask for a better collection of carved wares boasting such immense appeal.
Estimated Value $300 - 800.