Day 1 - Tribal Artifacts & Exotic Taxidermy 2014-08-23 Auction - 369 Price Results - Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc. in GA - Page 5
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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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(4) Nepalese beaded neck bands: Group of four Nepalese beaded neck bands, made by local women during the rainy season, comprised of colored beads, shells, and semi-precious stones on a cloth backing, the largest 9.5" x 9"w.
0097: (4) Nepalese beaded neck bandsEst. $200-$400
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Hand carved sculpture from eastern Africa: Hand carved wood sculpture from eastern Africa, 15.5"h x 7"w x 7"d at the base.
0099: Hand carved sculpture from eastern AfricaEst. $200-$400
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80"h Bwa Nwantantay plank mask: Bwa Nwantantay plank mask, worn during a yearly festival to embody supernatural forces on behalf of a clan, of carved and painted wood with a crescent finial surmounting a plank, over an elliptical
0100: 80"h Bwa Nwantantay plank maskEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed
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Baule ceremonial spoon, Ivory Coast: Baule ceremonial spoon, Ivory Coast, a prestige object used in public feasts, of carved wood with the handle formed as a bearded male figure, with his legs wrapped in beaded strands, 18"h x 5"w x
0101: Baule ceremonial spoon, Ivory CoastEst. $200-$400
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Yoruba headdress, Ivory Coast: Yoruba headdress or "ere gelede", Ivory Coast, worn by a man in a ceremony paying homage to women, the carved and painted wood face with geometric designs, surmounted by a zoomorphic headdress, 16"h
0102: Yoruba headdress, Ivory CoastEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Bamana antelope mask, Mali: Bamana antelope mask, for all-male Koro society, Mali, worn during dance ceremonies, the carved and black painted wood face issuing horns, with an open and flattened mouth, 7"h x 19"l x 10"w.
0104: Bamana antelope mask, MaliEst. $200-$400
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42"h Senufo rhythm pounder, Ivory Coast: Senufo rhythm pounder or "deble", from Lo society, Ivory coast, used in memorial ceremonies for ranking elders and during rite of passage rituals, carved as a standing figure with hands resting on
0105: 42"h Senufo rhythm pounder, Ivory CoastEst. $500-$700
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33"h chest shield, New Guinea Highlands: Chest shield, New Guinea Highlands, worn by a warrior in battle, the carved wood of tapered triangular form, attached to a braided cane support, contains traces of mud, charcoal, and natural
0106: 33"h chest shield, New Guinea HighlandsEst. $300-$500
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Togo metal dance rattle and bells: Togo metal dance rattle, the rod terminating with four bells on either end, 10"l x 4.5"w; together with five Iban brass alloy ceremonial bells, Borneo, the largest 2"h x 2"w.
0107: Togo metal dance rattle and bellsEst. $75-$150
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18th c. Timor club, Indonesia: Late 18th or early 19th century Timor club, Indonesia, signifying royal authority, the carved wood form with a knobby grip and a pointed tip, 21.5"l x 2"w.
0108: 18th c. Timor club, IndonesiaEst. $300-$500
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(2) African hand crafted containers: Two African hand-crafted containers, includes: (1) woven basket with vegetable-dyed geometric decoration and attached straps, and (1) Kenyan carved wood vessel with cover, embellished with incised
0110: (2) African hand crafted containersEst. $200-$400
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Ogoni mask with a hinged jaw, Nigeria: Ogoni mask with a hinged jaw or "elu", Nigeria, the carved and painted wood face with a hairstyle parted in the middle, and the mouth inset with large wood teeth, 7.5"h x 5"w x 4.5"d.
0111: Ogoni mask with a hinged jaw, NigeriaEst. $200-$400
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Wild boar shoulder mount: Wild boar shoulder mount, overall size 20"h x 14"w x 20"d.
0113: Wild boar shoulder mountEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
Roan shoulder mount: Roan shoulder mount, overall size 44"h x 20"w x 31"d.
0114: Roan shoulder mountEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Cape buffalo shoulder mount: Cape buffalo shoulder mount, overall size 48"h x 38"w x 42"d.
0116: Cape buffalo shoulder mountEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
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Vintage leopard full body mount: Vintage leopard, full body mount, overall size including composition rock base 38.5"h x 44"l x 22"w; base with wheels 19"h x 35"l x 19"w. Cannot be shipped outside the state of Georgia.
0117: Vintage leopard full body mountEst. $4,000-$6,000
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(2) Carved wood, marble top stools: Pair of carved wood tables or stools, with scalloped edges and inset round verde marble tops, raised on four flared block feet, (1) 20.25"h x 13.5" diameter and (1) 19.75"h x 13.5" diameter.
0118: (2) Carved wood, marble top stoolsEst. $500-$700
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Prosperity mask, Cameroon: Hand carved "prosperity mask" from the Punu or Fang tribes of western Africa, inlaid with bronze accents, cowry shells, and eight pieces of early to mid 20th century currency from Cameroon, 12.5"h x
0119: Prosperity mask, CameroonEst. $200-$300
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Indian elephant saddle or howdah: Indian elephant saddle or "howdah", the wood frame with iron straps in a lattice arrangement along the arched top, raised on outswept legs, 15"h x 68.5"l x 51"d.
0120: Indian elephant saddle or howdahEst. $600-$900
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