Lot 1141

Collection West African metal tribal rings

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(8) West African tribal currency cuffs: (8) West African tribal currency cuffs, 20th c., mostly copper, engraved and twist form manilla cuffs, 4.5"w x 3.25"d (largest), 3.25"w x 2.75"d (smallest) Provenance: The Collection of Marguerite Jos

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4 West African Objects, Ivory Coast.: A group of Four West African Objects. Wood. ++ Baule Style Gbekre Monkey. 5" x Ivory Coast. 18 1/2". ++ Senufo Firespitter. Metal ring. 3 Burkina Faso. 1/8" x 9". ++ Baule Style Torso. Textile, natura

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Early 20 C Tribal Tuareg Tent Post West Africa: Early 20 C Tribal Tuareg Tent Post West Africa. Measures 6 1/8" x 1" x 40 1/4". This lot was found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amassed his magnificent collection ov

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2 West African objects. 20th century.: A group of two West African Objects. 20th century. ++ Dan divination implement. Dan. Ivory Coast/ Liberia. ++ Large wooden mask with metal. Akan. 29."_x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from

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Yoruba West African Tribal Babalawo Beaded Basket: Yoruba West African Tribal Babalawo Beaded Covered basket. Features multi colored geometric design with inset cowrie shells and fabric handle. Good condition with normal age wear. Retains original Joy

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Yoruba West African Tribal Babalawo Beaded Basket: A primitive tribal Yoruba West African Babalawo beaded covered basket. Encircling designs of birds on branches crafted of various colored beads. With circular fitted lid. Lined with fabric. Retains or

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Three Vintage West African Tribal Art Carved Baule Figures - Ivory Coast. Grouping comprises: A: Three Vintage West African Tribal Art Carved Baule Figures - Ivory Coast. Grouping comprises: A seated female figure 22" h; as standing female figure with scarification and elaborate coiffature 20 3/4

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West African Tribal Shield: West African carved wood tribal shield, early 20th century, carved from a single piece of wood; overall good condition, minor wear; L 32" x 4 1/4" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) c

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Yoruba West African Babalawo Bead Covered Basket: Yoruba West African Tribal Babalawo beaded covered basket. Features figural rider on horse and beaded final. Sisal braided handle. Good condition with normal age wear. Retains original Joy Moos Galler

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FRAMED WEST AFRICAN BOGOLANFINI FIGURAL MUD CLOTH: Framed West African tribal bogolanfini (bogolan) mud cloth, with bands of geometric patterns, figural reserve with hunter and Zebu cattle, sight: approx 38.75"h, 49.75"w, overall: approx 45.5"h, 56.25

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A LARGE COLLECTION OF EIGHTEEN WEST AFRICAN TEXTILES: A LARGE COLLECTION OF EIGHTEEN WEST AFRICAN TEXTILES LARGELY NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA a large collection of eighteen West African textiles (18) (largest 284 x 183cm) Footnote: Provenance: The Keir McGuinn

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A Senufo Ring (African Art / Tribal Art): Fingerring Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 4,5 cm. Ringmass: 55. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Basel (1968). - Fam. Bischoff, Basel. Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert S

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A Senufo Ring (African Art / Tribal Art): Fingerring Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 4,5 cm. Ringmass: 63. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Gu

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An Asante Ring (African Art / Tribal Art): Fingerring Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 4,5 cm. Ringmass: 65. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (20

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Collection West African metal tribal rings

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Description

Collection West African metal tribal rings, 20th c., Mali and Burkina Faso, various tribes, (40+) pieces, incl. some zoomorphic and figural examples, 2.75"l (largest), 0.75"h (smallest)

Condition

Good/Fair, aged patina, varying degrees of oxidation **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mailÂ info@milleabros.comÂ with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Collection West African metal tribal rings

Name: Collection West African metal tribal rings
SKU: 161900664
Price: 150 USD
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