MB Abram Galleries' Tribal & Antique 2017-10-28 Auction - 30 Price Results - MB Abram Galleries in California
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Exceptionally Large Bering Straits Wooden EffigyHopi "Corn & Rain" - Wilson TasaquaptewaKayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural Indonesia
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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MB Abram Galleries' Tribal & Antique

Prestige museum quality offerings from MB Abram Galleries, Los Angeles. MB Abram Galleries consults with significant private and public collections worldwide. We are a member in good standing of ATADA, the Antique and Tribal Art Dealers Association, and are proud to have satisfied clients world wide. Our auctions are distinguished by some of the following characteristics: Quality material. We are opening up our deep inventory for you the buyer to establish value. Bargain start prices, no hidden reserves. Our start prices, with rare exception are 50% or less than the low estimates. You the buyer have the opportunity to acquire excellent material at bargain prices. Guarantee of Authenticity--All items are guaranteed unconditionally to be authentic and as described, or money back.
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Pony Bells, Tibet: These hand forged brass bells would have been used to warn persons and animals off the path, and as melodious accompaniment to the ride. 29 inches long, 54 inches around. Circa late 19th Century
0001: Pony Bells, TibetEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
African Yoruba Prestige Torque: Nigeria, West Africa. A heavy bronze master stroke of metal work with high copper content, showing a series of refined ridges, culminating in two disc like protrusions, with nipple terminals at each
0002: African Yoruba Prestige TorqueEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
Ethiopian Headrest #1: Description: Eliptical shaped top with parallel bottom.Dimensions: 3.5 in. x 7 in. / 9 cm. x 18 cm. Circa early to mid 20th century.
0006: Ethiopian Headrest #1Est. $200-$300Lot Passed
California Indian Food Pounder: Description: A dense and heavy Indian food pounder from N California carved from the root of a tree. Mounted on a custom museum stand. Dimensions: 9 in. x 3.5 in. / 22.8 cm. x 8.8 cm. Circa 19th
0007: California Indian Food PounderEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
S. California Indian Cloud Blower: Steatite. Unusual double banded collar. This would have been used in healing sessions. Ex. Old California Collection. Dimensions: 7 in. x 1.5 in. / 17.78 cm. x 3.81 // 13.8 oz. / 392 gr Circa 1500 AD
0009: S. California Indian Cloud BlowerEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Inuit engravings: Four Inuit bone spoons, together with a small awl blade, with engravings on each handle. Various clan totems are represented as well as a depiction of an Eskimo whaling expedition on the reverse of
0010: Inuit engravingsEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
Bat Mask, Sumatra: Description: Bat Mask, Sumatra Indonesia Mounted on a custom museum stand. Ex: Fernando Mancada, Barcelona.Dimensions: 9 in. x 4 in. x 6.75 in. // 23 cm. x 10 cm. x 17 cm. Circa late 19th-early 20th
0011: Bat Mask, SumatraEst. $750-$1,000Lot Passed
S. California Indian Sting Ray: Description: A Southern California sting ray carved from a slate like stone. This and similar carvings were made and sold on the side of the road by a local Indian artist to passing cars, Malibu,
0014: S. California Indian Sting RayEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
Indonesian Engraved Oracle Bone: Description: A fine and intricately engraved oracle bone from Batak, Indonesia used by shaman/fortune teller. On a custom museum stand. Ex. Los Angeles Private Collection. Dimensions: 13 in. x 2 in.
0015: Indonesian Engraved Oracle BoneEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Ibibio, Nigeria Deformation Mask: An Ibibio "deformation" mask, also sometimes referred to as a "ghost" mask. Glossy patination and extensive sign of wear and use. Ex. Morton Dimondstein, Los Angeles. Previously exhibited at
0016: Ibibio, Nigeria Deformation MaskEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Kayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural Indonesia: Borneo. Hand forged iron. This dates to a period of active headhunting amongst the Kayan-Dayak peoples who had a collective belief in Animism. Taking heads was a means of revenge, and also a way of
0017: Kayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural IndonesiaEst. $4,000-$6,000
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S. California Indian Charm: Expertly shaped, multicolored banded stone. Tiny groove at each end for attachment. From an old California Collection. 4.25 in. x 1.5 in. / 10.80 cm. x 3.81 cm. // 3.5 oz. / 100 g. Circa 1500 AD or
0019: S. California Indian CharmEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Bobo, Burkina Faso Heddle Pulley: A Bobo Heddle Pulley from Burkina Faso. This piece is diminutive and concentrated in power. Extensive scarification on face, native repairs evidencing the value the owner placed on this piece and the
0021: Bobo, Burkina Faso Heddle PulleyEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Japanese Miniature Abacus: A diminutive and unusual Japanese Abacus. Five rows, each with six hand crafted bone discs on bronze rods. A heavy copper frame of rectangular shape, with a loop to fasten to the waist. The old beads
0023: Japanese Miniature AbacusEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
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