Lot 1036

AN EAST AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE EBONY SCULPTURE OF A MALE

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

East African Iron Sculpture of a Woman: East African Iron Sculpture of a Woman, height 65 inches.

2022East African Iron Sculpture of a WomanSee Sold Price

Sold

East African Articulated Wood Figures: 20th C., depicting two wooden figures embracing, mounted on wood 10-1/2"h x 16"w x 5-3/4"d Provenance: Rago Arts and Auction Center, September 2011, Lot 1071

2023East African Articulated Wood FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

African Cote D'Ivoire Gbekre Baboon Sculpture: An African Ivory Coast Baule Gbekre (Baboon) harvest deity sculpture (19th Century) carved wood with milk and chicken blood wash depicting an anthropomorphic baboon figure holding an offering bowl in

2020African Cote D'Ivoire Gbekre Baboon SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Pare Magic Fetish , African Art: Carved from a very heavy dense wood with stylized anthropomorphic form and adorned with various fetish material including animal horn, old beads and textiles. The sculpture may be Pare peoples or rela

2019Rare Pare Magic Fetish , African ArtSee Sold Price

Sold

A Pare Figure: Figur Pare, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 29,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Persönliche Schutzfigur. Diese materialisierte Schnittstelle zw

2022A Pare FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Pare Zoomorphic Terracotta Miniature Figure: Zoomorphe Terrakotta-Figur Pare, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta, Textil. L 14 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich, Schweiz. Persönliche Schutzfigur

2023A Pare Zoomorphic Terracotta Miniature FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Kwere Figure: Stehende weibliche Figur Kwere, , Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 21 cm. Provenienz: - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (1934-2010), La Chaux-de-Fonds. - Christian Zingg (1956-2023), La

2023A Kwere FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Kwere Figurative Stopper: Figürlicher Stöpsel Kwere, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 25 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

2021A Kwere Figurative StopperSee Sold Price

Sold

A Zigua Figure: Schutzfigur Zigua, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil. H 16 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Persönliche Schutzfigur die als materialisierte Schnitts

2024A Zigua FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Pare Anthropomorphic Miniature Terracotta Figure: Anthropomorphe Terrakotta-Figur Pare, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta, Textil. H 22 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich, Schweiz. Persönliche Schutzfigu

2023A Pare Anthropomorphic Miniature Terracotta FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Zaramo Miniature Figure, "mwana hiti": Miniatur-Figur, "mwana hiti" Zaramo, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 15 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi und Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. "mwana hi

2021A Zaramo Miniature Figure, "mwana hiti"See Sold Price

Sold

A Lobedu Commemorative Pole Figure of a Palisade: Pfahlfigur einer PalisadeLobedu und benachbarte Ethnien, SüdafrikaMit Sockel / with baseHolz. H 63 cm. Provenienz:Nachlass Helmut Bastian, Wiesbaden. 1970/80er-Jahre. Stabfigur die vermutlic

2024A Lobedu Commemorative Pole Figure of a PalisadeSee Sold Price

Sold

A Zaramo Miniature Figure, "mwana hiti": Miniatur-Figur, "mwana hiti" Zaramo, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 14,5 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi und Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. "mwana

2021A Zaramo Miniature Figure, "mwana hiti"See Sold Price

Sold

A Kwere Miniature Figure, "mwana hiti": Miniatur-Figur, "mwana hiti" Kwere, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 11 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). mwana hiti ge

2021A Kwere Miniature Figure, "mwana hiti"See Sold Price

Sold

A Fipa Figure: Figur Fipa, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 24 cm. Provenienz: - Heinz-Werner Fusbahn (1905-1958, Stuttgart/Basel) und Margaret Fusbahn-Billwiller (1907-2001, St. Gallen/Sintra). - Erben H

2022A Fipa FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

3 Kwere Miniature Figures, "mwana hiti": 3 Miniatur-Figuren, "mwana hiti" 1: Zaramo, Kwere, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 12 - 16 cm. Provenienz: Links und MItte: - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (1934-2010), La Chaux-de-Fonds (2020).

20233 Kwere Miniature Figures, "mwana hiti"See Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Vintage african hand carved ebony wood sculpture male head bust 14" tall: Vintage from the 1940s Materials: Medium: Wood Width: 5 inches Height: 13.5 inches Depth: 6 inches "Vintage African Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture Male Head Bust Handcrafted around the 1940's Has we

6 days LeftVintage african hand carved ebony wood sculpture male head bust 14" tall

$90

An African Makonde Carved Ebony "Tree of Life " sculpture together with a smaller Tribal carving 39: An African Makonde Carved Ebony "Tree of Life " sculpture together with a smaller Tribal carving 39 cm (2)

Jun 21, 2024An African Makonde Carved Ebony "Tree of Life " sculpture together with a smaller Tribal carving 39

£25

African Polychromed Colonial Figural Sculpture: Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures. 11 inches H.

Jun 29, 2024African Polychromed Colonial Figural Sculpture

CA$40

Bud Latven (PA, 1949) Open Conic Form Wood Sculpture: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: Bud Latven (PA, 1949), Open Conic Form Wood Sculpture, 1999, signed and dated '99 lower edge, turned and segmented Prairie Rutu

Jun 27, 2024Bud Latven (PA, 1949) Open Conic Form Wood Sculpture

$1,500

Vintage Carved Male Folk Art style Sculpture 21" h: Description: Vintage Carved Male Folk Art style Sculpture. Measurement approximate: 20 H. Inches. Material: Wood

5 days LeftVintage Carved Male Folk Art style Sculpture 21" h

$20

Rare beautiful LUBA male figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1561: CONGO DRC Rare & beautiful LUBA male figure Wonderful haircut As often, in Luba art, a piece that exudes great serenity The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC. Their caryatid seats, their cup hold

6 days LeftRare beautiful LUBA male figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1561

$300

African Baule Male Figure Wood Sculpture: African Baule Male Figure Wood Sculpture. 33" H x 8.5 Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Tribal Art, Artifact, Figural, Ivory Coast, Statue

4 days LeftAfrican Baule Male Figure Wood Sculpture

$50

Male African Lion Bronze Sculpture: Lions Are Brilliant Animals, Known For Their Power, Courage, And Nobility. There No Questioning Why These Noble Creatures Land On Crests, Flags, Institution Mascots, And Coats Of Arms For Many Nations

2 days LeftMale African Lion Bronze Sculpture

$450

Jun 30, 2024Male African Lion Bronze Sculpture

$450

Rare LUBA male Figure Warua's Master style Statue Congo African Tribal Art 1040: CONGO DRC SUPERB & RARE LUBA MALE FIGURE In the style of the Warua Master Male statues are very rare among Luba, who sculpt much more often female statues "While the female image is abundant in Luba a

6 days LeftRare LUBA male Figure Warua's Master style Statue Congo African Tribal Art 1040

$1,400

Cheetah Running Bronze Statue on a Marble Base - Size: 30"L x 9"W x 19"H.: The Running Cheetah Sculpture is a majestic representation of one of nature's most regal creatures. The cheetah is a large cat of the subfamily Felinae that occurs in North, Southern and East Africa.

1 day LeftCheetah Running Bronze Statue on a Marble Base - Size: 30"L x 9"W x 19"H.

$420

Cheetah sitting on a rock growling bronze statue - Size: 18"L x 12"W x 18"H.: The Cheetah sculpture is a majestic representation of one of nature's most regal creatures. The cheetah is a large cat of the subfamily Felinae that occurs in North, Southern and East Africa. It inhab

1 day LeftCheetah sitting on a rock growling bronze statue - Size: 18"L x 12"W x 18"H.

$550

Miguel Lopez Original Bronze Sculpture of a Prowling African Male Lion King - 9" x 14": Miguel Lopez Original Bronze Sculpture of a Prowling African Male Lion King - 9" x 14" Introducing the Miguel Lopez Original Bronze Sculpture, a captivating portrayal of a prowling African Ma

7 days LeftMiguel Lopez Original Bronze Sculpture of a Prowling African Male Lion King - 9" x 14"

$450

Gardet Inspired Male and Female African Lions Bronze Sculpture - 12" x 15": Gardet Inspired Male and Female African Lions Bronze Sculpture - 12" x 15" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the lion kingdom with this remarkable bronze sculpture. As the golden r

Jun 27, 2024Gardet Inspired Male and Female African Lions Bronze Sculpture - 12" x 15"

$450

Japanese Attendant with Chamara Bronze Sculpture: Japanese School Attendant with Chamara Bronze Sculpture, in two pieces, depicting a figure standing atop a rocky base and holding a fly-whisk or -swish used to sweep ignorance and fan deities, the fig

Jul 14, 2024Japanese Attendant with Chamara Bronze Sculpture

$100

Head of Caryatid Bronze Sculpture: Following the advice of Constantin Brancusi, he studied African Sculpture and in 1912 exhibited 12 stone heads whose simplified and elongated forms reflect African influence. When he returned to paint

2 days LeftHead of Caryatid Bronze Sculpture

$350

More Items in East African Sculptures & Carvings

A Sukuma Figure, "amaleba": Artikulierte Figur, "amaleba" Sukuma, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Metall. H 211 cm. Provenienz: - Peter H. Loebarth (1941-2015), Hameln. - Walter and Molly Bareiss, München / New York.

Jun 29, 2024A Sukuma Figure, "amaleba"

CHF 4,000

Rare Old Ethiopian Coptic Church Madona (Madonna) and Child Statue: Ethiopian Coptic church Madona and Child statue. Alloy metal on a wood base. Figure measures 4". Base measures 2.5". Domestic shipping $12.

Available to Buy NowRare Old Ethiopian Coptic Church Madona (Madonna) and Child Statue

$600

A Haya Figure: Artikulierte Figur Haya, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 112 cm. Provenienz: - Walter and Molly Bareiss, München / New York. - Neumeister, München. 10.11.2005, Lot 156. - Schweizer P

Jun 29, 2024A Haya Figure

CHF 1,500

Recommended Art

Rina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo: Photo size is 8x10. PRIVATE SIGNING. Rina Ellis in person signed photo. Rina Ellis is an adult film star. Rina Ellis is primarily Known for her performances in Internet videos and web-based videos. Sh

1 day LeftRina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo

$44

JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH: JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH, CA 28x21CM

3 days LeftJOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€800

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

2 days LeftEgidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,300

3 days LeftJOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€350

Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child: Described By:Sam CNX 1646 8329 Title: Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child Saints Description:Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle O

1 day LeftVery Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child

$3,700

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

2 days LeftLaszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$1,000

Limited Edition on paper by Gino Perez Abstract: Limited Edition on paper by Gino Perez Approx 40x 30 inches Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Includes certificate.

1 day LeftLimited Edition on paper by Gino Perez Abstract

$380

3 days LeftJOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€600

Gino Perez Original on canvas: Original on canvas by Gino Perez Hand signed by the artist. One of a kind original Approx 40x30 inches Custom framed. Includes certificate This work was purchased directly from the artist.

1 day LeftGino Perez Original on canvas

$1,240

Clement Gontier (French,1876-1918) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Clement Gontier (France, 1876 - 1918) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. One inpainted area (3" x 2"). ART SIZE: 36 x 29 inch

Jun 30, 2024Clement Gontier (French,1876-1918) oil painting antique

$360

B G Ten Borg (Dutch,19?) oil painting antique: ARTIST: B G Ten Borg (Netherlands, 19 century) TITLE: Pastoral Landscape YEAR: 1869 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some small damages by the right edge. Few small paint losses. Some craquel

2 days LeftB G Ten Borg (Dutch,19?) oil painting antique

$360

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Seascape with Sailboats MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 32 inches / 60

2 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$575

Pablo Picasso lithograph from 90 years ago Antique on Velin from 1926 Paris: Pablo Picasso lithograph from 90 years ago Antique on Velin from 1926 Paris. Image size 10x 8 inches and approx 24 x 20 inches overall. Custom framed Includes certificate.

1 day LeftPablo Picasso lithograph from 90 years ago Antique on Velin from 1926 Paris

$115

Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night after Limited Edition on paper: Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night after Limited Edition on paper Starry Night after Vincent Van Gogh The total edition is 300 limited edition lithograph ink on paper Professionally framed Approx 32x26 inc

1 day LeftVincent Van Gogh Starry Night after Limited Edition on paper

$200

Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin original oil on wood: Nicolai Ivanovich Fechine original oil on wood 24 x 19 cm image size Comes framed with provenance from private collection It is sold as Attributed, it needs to be restored, this work of art is a jewel

1 day LeftNicolai Ivanovich Fechin original oil on wood

$11,900

1980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250: 1980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250. Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (Russian/French 1892-1990). Beautiful bronze with green sculpture in wonderful condition, no damage. Measu

Jul 07, 20241980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250

$2,700

AN EAST AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE EBONY SCULPTURE OF A MALE

Item Details

Description

AN EAST AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE EBONY SCULPTURE OF A MALE NOMAD, TANZANIAN, LAST HALF 20TH CENTURY, the mature male figure with a flattened curled short top hairdo over a outward looking gaze, his beard and eyebrows with well defined curls, he holds a gourd and woven bag, over his loin skirt as he kneels on a tree stump. Height: 19.50" Diameter: 9"

Condition

Some mild surface wear, some cracks, one at arm but overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

AN EAST AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE EBONY SCULPTURE OF A MALE

Name: AN EAST AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE EBONY SCULPTURE OF A MALE
SKU: 73306198
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $75 - $125

See Sold Price

Starting Price $45

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Houston, TX, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Houston Auction Company

Houston, TX, United States

103 Reviews

2,069 Followers