African & Tribal Art 2018-09-05 Auction - 62 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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Salampasu polychromic panel in wood and pigmentsSmall Luba headrest carved in woodMalekula Ceremonial Faced Statue
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African & Tribal Art

Jasper52

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Carved out in this treasury are masks and figures integral to traditional ceremonies from tribes around the world. Imbued with stylized detail and tremendous depth of meaning, hand-crafted Tribal pieces enchant collectors worldwide. Given their geometric volumes, it is no wonder these artifacts are widely exhibited alongside modern sculptures. Linking the past and present, form and function, this rare selection is not to be missed.
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Old Patined Female Figure - Sukuma: Old Patined Female Figure - Sukuma Tanzania - Africa 1st half 20th Century Wood, beads 39 cm With long torse and articulated arms, carved sex on the bulbous abdomen, dark glossy patina. The use and
0003: Old Patined Female Figure - SukumaEst. $1,400-$1,800Lot Passed
Malakula Mask: Malakula Mask Vanuatu, Southwest Malakula Mid 20th century Wood, vegetable fiber, pig tusks, paint 50 x 32 cm This mask comes from southern Malakula Island in Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides) east
0004: Malakula MaskEst. $1,500-$2,001Lot Passed
Rosewood statuette of ancestor: Rosewood statuette of ancestor cm 18,5 (inches 7,2") weight: 330 g Fine example of Timorese statuary this is small figure made of rosewood, depicting sitting ancestor, very disproportionated and
0005: Rosewood statuette of ancestorEst. $150-$250Lot Passed
Bwende doll in textile: Bwende doll in textile Congo Half of 20th century Textiles and wood 48 x 36cm Sold with certificate Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the
0006: Bwende doll in textileEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Old Ceremonial Yaka Mask: Old Ceremonial Yaka Mask D.R. Congo, Africa Mid 20th century Wood, fibers, textile, paint, raffia 85 cm The most important event in the Yaka ceremonial cycle is the initiation of young boys into
0008: Old Ceremonial Yaka MaskEst. $1,250-$1,750Lot Passed
Black Atoni mask: Black Atoni mask cm 26x16x6 (inches: 10") Black mask with sinister looking and asymmetrical design. Its scary charm is enhanced by the crack that runs vertically like a scar on the right side of the
0011: Black Atoni maskEst. $150-$250Lot Passed
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Wide coral mask: Wide coral mask cm 26x21x7 (inches: 10") weight 3,23 kg On offer is a particular mask carved from a block of fossilized coral (brain coral, Symphillia, formed in the Miocene era, 6-10 million years
0012: Wide coral maskEst. $150-$250
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Self standing mask with teeth: Self standing mask with teeth cm 18 x15x4 (inches: 7") weight: 0,34 kg Little mask self standing, with nice expresivity, enhanced by the presence of teeth. Nice age patina. I collected this piece
0015: Self standing mask with teethEst. $150-$250
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Sitting ancestor figure expressive face: Sitting ancestor figure expressive face cm 36x7 (inches: 14") weight: 0,65 Lovely, expressive and old ancestor figure. Notice the expressivity of the face and the encrusted patina, as long as the
0016: Sitting ancestor figure expressive faceEst. $150-$250
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Cotton mangle with decoration: Cotton mangle with decoration cm 36x35x6 (inches: 14") weight: 1,5 kg Here is a fine example of the hand tools that are still used in rural Timor to process the cotton. In particular this is a cotton
0017: Cotton mangle with decorationEst. $150-$250Lot Passed
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small Sumba figure: small Sumba figure cm 18x6x5 (inches: 7") weight: 780 g Lovely stone figure depicting ancestor, very stylized and minimalistic design typical from Sumba, some minor scratches. Please note that this
0018: small Sumba figureEst. $150-$250
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Old massive ancestor figure: Old massive ancestor figure cm 44x12x7,5 (inches: 17.3") weight: 2.5 kg Large and roughly carved figure of ancestor in the act of praying or offering betelnut, wearing traditional sarong. Curiously
0019: Old massive ancestor figureEst. $150-$250
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Big carved hook for food: Big carved hook for food cm 63x17x4 (inches 24.5") 1,63 kg Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who
0020: Big carved hook for foodEst. $150-$250Lot Passed
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Old Shaman stone mortar and pestel: Old Shaman stone mortar and pestel mortar: cm 16; pestel: 11,5 cm (inches: 6.3" mortar; 4.7" pestel) weight: 2,76 kg Old massive mortar and pestel certainly used by the medicine man to break the
0021: Old Shaman stone mortar and pestelEst. $150-$250
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Ancestor figure with hair and beard: Ancestor figure with hair and beard cm 25 x11x5 (inches: 9.75") weight: 484 g Unusual figure depicting man with hair and beard, probably human hair has been used. Finely carved with delicated
0022: Ancestor figure with hair and beardEst. $150-$250
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Timor mask cylindrical shape: Timor mask cylindrical shape 30cm x 17x9 (inches 14") weight: 1,38 kg Massive mask, particular for its unusual cylindrical shape, wide eyes and enigmatic expression. I collected this piece directly
0023: Timor mask cylindrical shapeEst. $150-$250Lot Passed
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