From NIGERIA to NEPAL 2022-08-06 Auction - 144 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
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A Yoruba Equestrian Figure Ex Simpson collectionA Pair of Yoruba Bronze Edan StaffsA Rare Tiv Kwag Hir Mask Ex Kahan Gallery
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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From NIGERIA to NEPAL

Featuring a selection of African & Himalayan Tribal Arts, Ethnographic arts from All regions of Africa as well as India, Nepal and a few south east asian works of Tribal Art. Masks & sculptures, ritual objects and more, many from important collections. All lots offered at only $50.00 with NO RESERVE!
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A Fine Idoma Dance Crest Ex Baun collection: A very finely carved wooden crest accented with kaolin clay pigments, raised linear designs, stylized coiffure a lovely smile and eyes shown shut in a wonderful peaceful facial expression.
0001: A Fine Idoma Dance Crest Ex Baun collectionEst. $500-$1,500
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A Yoruba Equestrian Figure Ex Simpson collection: A very finely carved wooden Horse & Rider sculpture, a Chieftain shown with staff and a long headdress embellished with silver metal inlay. The sculpture of a Horseman is a symbol of power among
0003: A Yoruba Equestrian Figure Ex Simpson collectionEst. $5,000-$15,000
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A Fine Afikpo mask Ex Endicott Collection: A very finely carved wooden mask with red and blue mineral pigments accented with kaolin clay. The mask is well handled and worn suggesting field use. Afikpo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask
0004: A Fine Afikpo mask Ex Endicott CollectionEst. $800-$1,500
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A Old Ibibio African Mask: Carved wood with encrusted and painted black surface, well handled edges and worn interior all suggest ceremonial use. Note the twisted vegetable twine mouth bit. The mask measures 8 x 5.5
0005: A Old Ibibio African MaskEst. $500-$800
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Ibibio Idiok Mask Ex Muhlack collection: Ibibio idiok masks represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors who violated tradition during their lifetime. Idiok masks are designed to inspire both fear and respect. During mask
0007: Ibibio Idiok Mask Ex Muhlack collectionEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Ancient Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC-200 AD: Archaic clay relic of a anthropomorphic figure, only the top of the head remains. This ancient Nok sculpture consists of what appears to be a portrait head fragmented by damage and age. Nok culture,
0008: Ancient Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC-200 ADEst. $500-$1,500
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Old Ogoni Ram Mask: A carved wood and painted, heavily weathered and well worn. Layers of painted surface suggests field use and wear over many years. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7.5 inches.
0009: Old Ogoni Ram MaskEst. $600-$900
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Ancient Nok / Sokoto Terracotta Head: Ancient clay relic of a anthropomorphic figure, only the head remains. This ancient Nok sculpture consists of what appears to be a portrait head fragmented by damage and age. Sokoto or Nok culture,
0010: Ancient Nok / Sokoto Terracotta HeadEst. $800-$1,500
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Ogoni Anthropomorphic Mask with Horns: A Carved wooden mask with classic facial features and tall spiral antelope style horns ,weathered surface. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 22 inches tall( There is no display stand
0011: Ogoni Anthropomorphic Mask with HornsEst. $600-$900
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Large Field Used Ibibio Dance mask: A large carved wooden and painted dance mask with once movable jaw ( now nailed on by tribe) and animal hair attached. This Ibibio idiok mask represent destructive spirits or the spirits of
0012: Large Field Used Ibibio Dance maskEst. $800-$1,500
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A Fine Old Igbo Izzi Elephant Mask: A carved wooden helmet style mask with ornate incised, raised and painted designs, as well as two mask like faces on the top, mineral pigments. Igbo Izzi ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The mask
0013: A Fine Old Igbo Izzi Elephant MaskEst. $500-$800
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Yoruba Gelede Mask Ex Allan Stone: A Carved wooden helmet or cap mask with classic facial features and vegetable like finials on top. The mask is well handled showing field use and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask
0014: Yoruba Gelede Mask Ex Allan StoneEst. $500-$1,000
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A Black Yoruba Mask: A carved wooden helmet mask with raised central crest and classic carved diminutive face and signs of field use and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8 x 8 inches. A metal
0015: A Black Yoruba MaskEst. $500-$1,000
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A Pair of Yoruba Bronze Edan Staffs: A finely cast set of ritual scepters linked by a Chain , heavy oxidized surface suggests field use over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The staffs themselves measure 10 inches tall ( 13 inches tall on
0016: A Pair of Yoruba Bronze Edan StaffsEst. $800-$1,500
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A Fine Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl: A carved wooden bowl with central avian support and glossy surface suggesting handling over many years and ritual use. Yorùbá peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This Ifa Divination Bowl dates from the
0017: A Fine Yoruba Ifa Divination BowlEst. $500-$1,000
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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: Carved wooden female effigy with deep well handled surface, well worn facial carving and wear consistent with field use over many years. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Yoruba peoples,
0018: A Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $500-$800
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A Benin Ibeji Twin Idol: A carved wooden effigy with horns, deep scars and a well handled deep surface patina suggesting years of ceremonial use. Benin Yoruba peoples, Benin, Africa. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall.
0019: A Benin Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $500-$800
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An Afo Dance Crest Ex William Wright Gallery: A finely carved wooden headdress with zoomorphic forms entwined with a openwork form, on conical base to be worn as a headdress. The headdress has been painted with kaolin clay and laundry blue
0020: An Afo Dance Crest Ex William Wright GalleryEst. $800-$1,500
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A Tall Igbo Headdress / Mask: A Tall carved wooden conical shaped mask or headdress, with elaborate carved details and some openwork design, kaolin clay pigments and remains of woven textiles that were part of the costume worn by
0022: A Tall Igbo Headdress / MaskEst. $500-$1,000
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Igbo Helmet Mask Ex Birmingham Museum of Art: A Tall carved wooden mask or headdress, with elaborate carved details and some openwork design featuring several anthropomorphic, kaolin clay pigments and raised carved motifs. Igbo peoples, Nigeria,
0023: Igbo Helmet Mask Ex Birmingham Museum of ArtEst. $500-$1,000
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A Igbo Mask with Avian Finial: A large carved wooden 3/4 helmet mask with classic facial features and large stylized bird effigy as top finial. The mask has raised scar designs and has been painted with kaolin clay pigments. Igbo
0024: A Igbo Mask with Avian FinialEst. $500-$800
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