African Art

Ancient Djenneke / Dogon People, Pre19th century

A Very Rare Bemba Male Ancestor sculpture

Rare 19th century Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial Mask

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African Art

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Attention collectors* Saturday, May 12th will be our next No Reserve auction ~ "African Art : A Tapestry of Transition" This auction will feature over 150 lots of African Masks & Sculpture, including rare early works from the turn of the century, many with important provenance; as well as mid century examples, which were created by the artist who were apprenticed to the old masters and were still creating in the traditional style,and we will also offer contemporary works by artist of the latter half of the 20th century, which were mainly created for the art market which has now changed the face of Tribal art's and brought these once sacred and secret images to the world as decorative objects and collectibles. We will explore the rich tapestry of tradition that is African Art! Many of these lots will start at only $50.00 and be offered without reserve!

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Kongo Maternity sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden image of a female shown seated cross legged and holding a child in her arms. Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture is heavily worn and well handled, this appears to be

0122: Kongo Maternity sculpture, African ArtEst. $150-$250

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Vintage Baule Portrait mask, African Art: A Serene and interesting vintage carved wooden mask from the baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Carved wood with some incised tribal scars and a stylized beard and coiffure. The mask

0123: Vintage Baule Portrait mask, African ArtEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

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Dogon Nommo Sculpture Four Ancestors, African Art: This is an interesting contemporary sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A Wooden shrine figure representing 4 ancestors with arms raised to the heavens to pray to the star Sirius.

0124: Dogon Nommo Sculpture Four Ancestors, African ArtEst. $250-$350

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Highly Stylized Songye Palm Wine Figural wooden vessel: A wonderfully carved wooden vessel with ornate mask face as finial on the long spout lid. The entire vessel was created in female form with raised and incised design and with two large flat feet make

0125: Highly Stylized Songye Palm Wine Figural wooden vesselEst. $250-$350

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Songye Nkisi Power fetish, African Art: A carved wooden male fetish with classic style form and a nice smile. Despite the weathered and worn appearance of this sculpture, it was likely made for the art trade. Songye peoples, DRC / Congo,

0126: Songye Nkisi Power fetish, African ArtEst. $100-$200

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A Fine Benin Bronze Queen Mother Bust, African Art: A wonderful vintage bronze sculpture of a Queen Mother with ornate scarifications and designs covering the entire casting. Nigeria or Benin, Africa. The bronze is a vintage example and measures 16 x

0127: A Fine Benin Bronze Queen Mother Bust, African ArtEst. $400-$500

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Horizontal Chamba Bush Cow helmet mask, African Art: This is a wonderful vintage carved wooden mask worn by the Chamba ( or possibly mama) peoples, Northern Nigeria, Africa. The mask was worn horizontally as a helmet and adorned with various seeds and

0128: Horizontal Chamba Bush Cow helmet mask, African ArtEst. $200-$400

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A Bangwa Terracotta vessel, African Tribal Art: A highly stylized clay vessel from the Bangwa peoples, Cameroon, Africa. A fantastically decorated terracotta with a wild anthropomorphic figure and wide open mouth spout formed from the head of the

0129: A Bangwa Terracotta vessel, African Tribal ArtEst. $150-$200

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Large Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African Art: Large carved wooden ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, mali, West Africa. Consisting of 6 ancestor images, all joined together under a top piece and showing some obvious age, weathering and

0130: Large Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. $300-$400

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Dogon Primordial Couple Shrine figure, African Art: A fine carved wooden sculpture of an ancestral couple from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The statue measures 9 inches. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

0131: Dogon Primordial Couple Shrine figure, African ArtEst. $200-$400

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A Dan Poro Society Mask, African Art: A Finely crafted older mask with metal accented open eyes, woven grass coiffure and incised tribal motifs. The mask shows some wear and handling suggesting possible field use. The mask measures 9 x

0132: A Dan Poro Society Mask, African ArtEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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Hemba male ancestor carving, African Art: A Charming carved wooden image of an Important chief or ancestor from the hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Carved from a dense wood with classic style facial features and bold form. The Statue

0133: Hemba male ancestor carving, African ArtEst. $150-$200

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Kneeling Kuba Female sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden female Kuba sculpture shown in kneeling posture and with a wonderful energetic expression on the face. Kuba peoples, DRC/CONGO, Africa. Despite the weathered and worn appearance of

0134: Kneeling Kuba Female sculpture, African ArtEst. $100-$150

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A Lega Sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden image of an ancestral or forest spirit from the lega peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been painted in kaolin clay and has a well handled surface. A vintage

0135: A Lega Sculpture, African ArtEst. $100-$150

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A Dan African mask adorned with Bronze Bells: A large carved wooden mask with wide and serene face adorned with textiles and bronze bells. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. This is a Vintage mask, yet despite the weathered and worn appearance

0136: A Dan African mask adorned with Bronze BellsEst. $150-$250

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Tall Lulua Ancestor sculpture, African Art.: A carved wooden male sculpture with ornate tribal incised designs and adorned with glass beads. Lulua Peoples, Congo, Africa. Despite the weathered and worn appearance of this sculpture, it was

0137: Tall Lulua Ancestor sculpture, African Art.Est. $150-$200

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Primitive Mambila Terracotta sculpture of a Female: Unusual Terracotta clay sculpture of a female, in a typical vessel form, yet this is a sculpture. mambila peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Measures 12 x 8 inches and has a 11 lb shipping weight.

0138: Primitive Mambila Terracotta sculpture of a FemaleEst. $100-$200

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Fantastic Kongo Magic Fetish with 2 Dogs African Art: A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male warrior with two canine on leash and chain. The warrior holds a bone in his hand as a staff and the entire sculpture is

0139: Fantastic Kongo Magic Fetish with 2 Dogs African ArtEst. $200-$400

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A Luba Female sculpture, African Art: A charming carved female sculpture with elaborate coiffure and enlarged head with sweet face, the female holding her breast in a fertility pose. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. Despite the weathered and

0140: A Luba Female sculpture, African ArtEst. $100-$150

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A Luba Maternity Sculpture, African Art: A Finely crafted female maternity image of Mother shown seated on stool with infant in her lap. The female has an elaborate carved coiffure and a small area of tribal scarification on the abdomen.

0141: A Luba Maternity Sculpture, African ArtEst. $100-$150

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Interesting Vintage Songye male figure, African Art: Vintage carved wooden male sculpture from the Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a ancestor idol, carved from a heavy dense wood with an over-sized and exaggerated head and classic songye

0142: Interesting Vintage Songye male figure, African ArtEst. $100-$150

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Lovely Vintage Songye female sculpture, African Art: A Finely carved wooden female sculpture with highly stylized form and a well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. This is a vintage example, obvious age and handling, however it is

0143: Lovely Vintage Songye female sculpture, African ArtEst. $200-$300

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Kongo Nkisi magic fetish sculpture, African Art: A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male Chief with large iron bells hanging from his neck, and glass embedded and painted eyes, hands to wais, a dramatic carving and

0144: Kongo Nkisi magic fetish sculpture, African ArtEst. $200-$300

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Primitive Lega Bwami Society African mask: A carved wooden mask in "diamond" shape with primitive carved facial features and a golden honey color patina from handling. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. This mask appears to have some handling and

0145: Primitive Lega Bwami Society African maskEst. $150-$250

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