Art from West & Central Africa

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Art from West & Central Africa

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African masks & sculptures from West and Central African Tribes.

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Old Kwese Dance Mask, African Art: A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Kwese peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The Wood is very light and very dry, suggesting age and wear over the years. The mask has a light surface pigment of

0073: Old Kwese Dance Mask, African ArtEst. $300-$600

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A Large Kuyu Ancestor sculpture w/ 3 faces, African Art: This is a very large wooden sculpture from the Kuyu ethnic group of the Congo, central Africa. A highly decorated and ornate example, featuring 3 ancestor faces, suggesting a protective spirit,

0074: A Large Kuyu Ancestor sculpture w/ 3 faces, African ArtEst. $400-$800

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A Rare Boa Tribe Janus Wood sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden sculpture featuring janus faced ancestor images with Red and white kaolin clay paint around the eyes , accented with linear designs. The Classic round open ears are also evident in

0075: A Rare Boa Tribe Janus Wood sculpture, African ArtEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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Old Punu Dance mask, African Art: A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Punu peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The Wood is very light and very dry, suggesting age and wear over the years. The mask has a light surface pigment of

0076: Old Punu Dance mask, African ArtEst. $250-$500

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Archaic old Vuvi African Mask: This is a very old and field used Mask from the Vuvi ethnic group, central Gabon, Africa. A carved wooden mask with white and red kaolin clay pigment, and classic treatment to the eyes and brow, with

0077: Archaic old Vuvi African MaskEst. $250-$500

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A very fine old Vuvi African mask: This is a very old and field used Mask from the Vuvi ethnic group, central Gabon, Africa. A carved wooden mask with white and red kaolin clay pigment, and classic treatment to the eyes and brow, with

0078: A very fine old Vuvi African maskEst. $250-$500

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Chokwe Miniature mask with deep well handled patina: This is a very fine old Chokwe miniature mask. Carved wood with a Orange pigment painted face and several areas of incised designs and drilled holes for attachment. It is unclear how this mask was

0079: Chokwe Miniature mask with deep well handled patinaEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

A Chokwe Chihongo African mask: A very interesting Old to vintage carved wooden mask from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, West Africa. Carved from a hard wood with raised scarification designs and classic facial treatment, including

0080: A Chokwe Chihongo African maskEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

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Fascinating Kongo Deformity mask, Illness mask: A very interesting older carved wooden mask from the Kongo peoples ( or related ethnic group ), DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Mask face has a twisted, illness face and is divided by a red pigment

0081: Fascinating Kongo Deformity mask, Illness maskEst. $250-$350

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A Vintage Fang Byeri Female sculpture, African Art: This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with reddish color, possibly from rubbing an organic or mineral pigment on the sculpture. The Fang peoples of Gabon

0082: A Vintage Fang Byeri Female sculpture, African ArtEst. $500-$800

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Fang Female ancestor with Offering vessel, African Art: This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a serene and classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that

0083: Fang Female ancestor with Offering vessel, African ArtEst. $500-$800

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Vintage Fang Female Ancestor sculpture, African Art: Old Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Female ancestor shown in

0084: Vintage Fang Female Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Art Brut: A Powerful Fang African Mask: Carved wooden helmet style mask with highly stylized facial features, accented with kaolin clay. fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $30.00

0085: Art Brut: A Powerful Fang African MaskEst. $250-$350

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A Lega Bwami Society Dance mask: A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Lega peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled deep patina, incised design , overall obvious

0086: A Lega Bwami Society Dance maskEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

An Old Miniature Pende African Mask, African Art: A very unusual small , passport like mask from the Pende peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a wonderful painted style, a red organic pigment accent

0087: An Old Miniature Pende African Mask, African ArtEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Vintage Fang Byeri Male sculpture, African Art: Old Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Male ancestor shown in

0088: Vintage Fang Byeri Male sculpture, African ArtEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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A Punu Mukudj African mask with painted facial designs: A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment painted face and raised linear designs accenting the forehead, face and cheeks. From Gabon, Africa and the Punu peoples. A metal display stand can be

0089: A Punu Mukudj African mask with painted facial designsEst. $150-$300

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Large Punu Female Ancestor Spirit sculpture African Art: This is a very large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu

0090: Large Punu Female Ancestor Spirit sculpture African ArtEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

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A Sweet & Serene Punu African Dance mask: A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment painted face and sweet and serene smile. From Gabon, Africa and the Punu peoples. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $30.00

0091: A Sweet & Serene Punu African Dance maskEst. $150-$250

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A Yaka magic fetish sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden male figure with stylized crest on top and magic bundles attached to the arms, from the Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. Mounted to wooden base,the entire sculpture measures 11.25 inches

0092: A Yaka magic fetish sculpture, African ArtEst. $200-$250

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Songye N'kisi Power idol, Magic fetish with Horn: Carved wooden "Nkisi" or magic fetish carving from the Songye peoples of the DRC / Congo, central AFRICA. Such idols were considered powerful magic by the tribe, and this one in particular is

0093: Songye N'kisi Power idol, Magic fetish with HornEst. $300-$500

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Vintage Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail Fetish African Art: Vintage carved wooden idol with dozens of nails driven into the sculpture, with magic bundles attached. Kongo peoples, DRC / CONGO, Africa.

0094: Vintage Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail Fetish African ArtEst. $150-$250

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A Fine Kuba Mukenga Elephant Mask: Mukenga masks like this one are worn at funerals of influential, titled men in the northern part of the Kuba kingdom. The mask's form and materials combine symbols associated with status and

0095: A Fine Kuba Mukenga Elephant MaskEst. $300-$500

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A Fine Kuba Ndop sculpture of the King: A lovely and refined old wooden sculpture from the Kuba peoples of The Congo / DRC , central Africa. Measures 15 inches tall on professional custom wood base. (statue itself is 13.25 inches tall)The

0096: A Fine Kuba Ndop sculpture of the KingEst. $500-$800

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