Day 1 - Tribal Artifacts & Exotic Taxidermy 2014-08-23 Auction - 369 Price Results - Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc. in GA
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70"h Nimba headress, Baga, Republic of GuineaGreater kudu shoulder mountBambara mask, Mali
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Day 1 - Tribal Artifacts & Exotic Taxidermy

Featuring the extensive collection of tribal and oceanic artifacts of the late Professor Richard Hibler acquired throughout a lifetime of studying primitive cultures and tribal folk lore, as well as over fifty exotic African animal shoulder mounts `and full body mounts from the private collection of big game hunter and outdoorsman magazine publisher, Steven Vaughn.
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(3) Ashanti dolls, Ghana: Group of three Ashanti dolls or "akuaba", Ghana, worn by women for fertility and to ensure a healthy pregnancy, of carved and painted wood with a circular face, over the tapering cylindrical body
0002: (3) Ashanti dolls, GhanaEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
Ashanti carved chief's stool: Ashanti carved chief's stool, a symbol of power and status, with overall geometric designs, the rectangular bowed seat above two curved supports flanking a central column, raised on a stepped base,
0003: Ashanti carved chief's stoolEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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Bwa Bobo plank mask, Burkina Faso: Bwa Bobo plank mask, Burkina Faso, worn during boys' initiation ceremonies into adulthood, believed to endow special powers on the wearer, of carved and painted wood with zoomorphic and geometric
0004: Bwa Bobo plank mask, Burkina FasoEst. $500-$700
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Punu wood mask, Gabon: Punu wood mask, Gabon, representing idealized feminine beauty, carved only by men, the face surmounted by a high-domed coiffure indicating wealth, above diamond-shape sacrifications on the forehead,
0005: Punu wood mask, GabonEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
Baule drum, Ivory Coast: Baule drum, Ivory Coast, with a snake skin top over the carved wood body, embellished with incised vertical lines, 22.5"h x 13"w.
0007: Baule drum, Ivory CoastEst. $300-$450Lot Passed
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35"h Baule monkey cup bearer, Ivory Coast: Baule monkey cup bearer or "gbekre", Ivory Coast, considered the patron of farmers, the carved wood figure standing on flexed legs, and holding a vessel to receive offerings for his heavenly father,
0009: 35"h Baule monkey cup bearer, Ivory CoastEst. $500-$700
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Rare Nepalese carved chair: Rare Nepalese carved chair, the triangular ridge crest with incised medallions, over a woven rope seat, raised on tapering turned and block legs 28.5"h x 18"w x 17"d.
0011: Rare Nepalese carved chairEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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Kpelie mask, Senufo, Ivory Coast: Kpelie mask, for the all-male Poro Society, Senufo, Ivory Coast, worn during initiation rites, the carved and painted wood face with zoomorphic designs, surmounted by a headdress with a seated
0013: Kpelie mask, Senufo, Ivory CoastEst. $300-$500
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Yenchen headrest, Papua New Guinea: Yenchen headrest, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, the carved wood support with anthropomorphic and zoomorphic features on either end, raised on bun feet, 5.5"h x 28"l x 4"w.
0014: Yenchen headrest, Papua New GuineaEst. $200-$400
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Copper paneled warrior mask, Congo: Copper paneled warrior mask or "mukinka", Salampasu, South Kasai, Congo, embodying the chiefs' authority, only worn at funerals of distinguished men, the carved face with pointed white teeth
0015: Copper paneled warrior mask, CongoEst. $300-$500
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Early 19th c. Fiji Island throwing club: Early 19th century Fiji Island throwing club or "vunikau", the most personal weapon of a warrior, often suspended from the waistband, of carved wood with a rootstock head, and a later incised
0016: Early 19th c. Fiji Island throwing clubEst. $400-$600
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East African ornamental apron: East African ornamental apron for ceremonial dances, comprised of buffalo hide with decorative cowrie shells and beads, and ending in fringed leather, 40"l x 10"w.
0017: East African ornamental apronEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Dog's tooth necklace, Papua New Guinea: Dog's tooth necklace, Papua New Guinea, worn during ceremonies, the graduated teeth suspended from rope, 7"w.
0018: Dog's tooth necklace, Papua New GuineaEst. $200-$400
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Togo fetish, West Africa: Togo fetish, West Africa, believed to bring health and prosperity to clans, the seated vodoo figure comprised of carved wood, teeth, and shells, 7.5"h x 4"w, overall size including base 10"h x 5"w.
0020: Togo fetish, West AfricaEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
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Black wildebeest bleached skull mount: Black wildebeest bleached skull mount, 24"h x 16"w, marked on the plaque Ohorongo, Namibia.
0022: Black wildebeest bleached skull mountEst. $300-$500
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67"h Kurumba antelope mask: Kurumba antelope mask or "adoné", Aribinda, Burkina Faso, worn during major events including funerary rites, the carved wood head of attenuated proportions, with backswept ears and tapering horns
0024: 67"h Kurumba antelope maskEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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