David Norden African Art

About Me

Welcome African Art lovers! I am dealing in African Art for more than 30 years and passionate about discovering and promoting traditional African art.

David Norden is a third-generation antique dealer who has been specializing in African art in Antwerp, Belgium since 1992 (1). He is known for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of African antiques, with a particular focus on figurative masks, figures, and fine quality carvings with good age.

Key aspects of David Norden's career and expertise include:

1. Background: Norden grew up in an artistic family, with a mother who was a sculptor and collected African art, and a father who was an antique dealer 2. This early exposure shaped his passion for African art.
2. Business: He runs the African Art Shop in Antwerp, which houses a vast collection of African antiques2. Norden sells to collectors and museums worldwide, providing full written descriptions and authenticity guarantees for each piece1.
3. Expertise: Despite never having been to Africa, Norden has developed a keen eye for quality and authenticity, able to identify the origin of each piece by sight 2. He sources his items from European and American private collections, auction houses, fellow dealers, and collectors globally1.
4. Collection: His shop features a wide range of items, including ancient statues, masks, musical instruments, and ritual objects from various African tribes2. Some of his pieces are as old as 2,000 years2.
5. Market Insights: Norden acknowledges the challenges in the African art market, including counterfeiting and market volatility4. He notes that while mid-range pieces have declined in value, exceptional objects still command high prices4.
6. Cultural Perspective: He views his work as a way of preserving Africa's age-old cultural treasures and recognizes the importance of African art in influencing Western art movements4.
7. Future Outlook: Norden is optimistic about the growing recognition of contemporary African art and its potential to attract new audiences to primitive African art4.

David Norden continues to be an influential figure in the world of African art, combining his passion, expertise, and commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Africa through his work 4.

Testimonials

“J'ai bien reçu ma Teke. Très heureux ! Belle pièce que tu m'as offerte avec, Ashanti ? Terre cuite ? Superbes pièces !!! Je te remercie David. …on ne dirait pas mais je suis fou de joie “

– Gaël

Clients & Museums

Over the years, I've had the honor of working with various clients and museums like Yale Museum of Art, the Fowler museum, the Medecine museum from the Erasmus hospital, Musical Instrument Museum – MIM, etc.. who appreciate the beauty and significance of traditional African art. If you're interested in learning more or acquiring pieces, feel free to contact me to let me help you find your dream pieces !

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