African Art

The African Art collection at PAGODA RED starts with Ann Nathan - a visionary gallerist, a true collector, the mother of our founder Betsy Nathan - her love of African Art developed early in her journey while carefully selecting and studying objects over many decades. She had deep relationships with African dealers and an eye for the most unusual. We are thrilled to carry on Ann’s vision by presenting to you an eclectic mix of fine art and folk, iconic furniture, and other extraordinary objects.
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a living room filled with lots of furniture under a wooden roof covered in wood beams
These African Interiors (and Exteriors) Show What ‘Safari Style’ Means Today
These African Interiors (and Exteriors) Show What ‘Safari Style’ Means Today - 1stDibs Introspective
three different types of tools on display in front of a wall covered with fabric and rugs
African Metalwork Masterpieces
Deep within our African Art collection, you'll discover a brilliant trove of metalwork, hand-forged by skilled blacksmiths, beautifully melding utility with artistry.
an animal's head with horns is mounted on a wall or ceiling mount in the shape of a mask
Baule Painted Ram Mask
Baule Painted Ram Mask - Browse or Buy at PAGODA RED
an old wooden bench with a turtle on it's back end and foot rest
Senufo Gbag Turtle Bed
Abstract and sculptural, the wooden forms of the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso are imbued with unique personality that reveal the hand of the maker.
two pieces of art sitting next to each other
Mounted Metalwork, c. 1900
This Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff and Afo Hoe Currency were both hand-forged from prized iron by skilled blacksmiths over a century ago. Rich with history and symbolism, they now live on as abstract sculptural art, custom-mounted for display.
a room with a desk, chair and chandelier hanging from it's ceiling
On Display : Yoruba Egungun Dance Costume
On Display : Yoruba Egungun Dance Costume Rich in color, texture, scale, and lore, this unusual textile work was once donned by twirling Yoruba dancers in the Egungun masquerade. The intricate layers of colorful cloth panels would fly freely in the breeze, bringing blessings from their ancestors. It is rare to see such an example outside of a museum collection.
a white couch sitting next to a wall with masks on it's face and back
African Art | Masks & Carvings
Discover hand-crafted African masks, figures, textiles and more at PAGODA RED.
two sculptures made out of concrete are shown in front of a white wall and one is holding a black object
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff - Browse or Buy at PAGODA RED
a bedroom with a bed, rugs and large windows
Michael Del Piero Designs Serene, Soulful Interiors with a Traveler’s Spirit
Michael Del Piero Designs Serene, Soulful Interiors with a Traveler’s Spirit - 1stDibs Introspective
a table with a vase on it next to a decorative object
NUPE VERANDA POST
Hand-carved with an abstract design, this tall wooden post is an architectural support beam attributed to the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Like much of Nupe art, support posts are typically carved with simple geometric forms, rather than figurative designs that depict a spirit or reflect familial histories. We’re captivated by the elegant spiral twist of this minimalist sculpture and the subtle chiseled texture of the hand-carved surface.
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This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that signified the owner's spiritual position within the community and were worn in public ceremonies.
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YORUBA BEADED TRAIN
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that signified the owner's spiritual position within the community and were worn in public ceremonies.
a room with wicker furniture and baskets on the wall, including an old fashioned bookcase
a piece of cloth with black and brown designs on it
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile - Browse or Buy at PAGODA RED
a living room filled with furniture and paintings on the wall above it's coffee table
Bambara Female Nyeloni Figure
Bambara Female Nyeloni Figure - Browse or Buy at PAGODA RED
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