Eleanor Abrams, The Reception

Eleanor Abrams (American 1885-1967) Depicting a flower garden, lived NY, and she is known for Landscapes, Oil on board 14" x 18"

(New York, 1885-1967) The Terrace Steps, signed lower left "Eleanor Abrams", oil on canvas, 14 x 10 in.; gilt wood frame, 18-3/4 x 14-3/4 in.ÿ - Provenance: Private Florida Collection

Panoramic Photograph. [Eleanor Roosevelt]. Schutz, Wash. DC, photographer. White House Luncheon & Reception of the Chautauqua Women's Club, Washington, DC. January 21, 1935. Eleanor Roosevelt in cente

Salvador Dali translated from the French by Eleanor R. Morse, "DALI by DALI", New York, Harry N. Abrams, 1970. Canvas hardcover, signature to card on title page. Condition: Light wear overall. Some sp

Wosera, New Guinea lintel, complete and intact. Wosera people, Middle Sepik Region. Decorated in polychrome red, yellow, white and black traditional paints. Line of eleven clan ancestor depictions in

A Pueblo Dance Panel of minimalistic design, circa 1900-1920. The use of the Indigo stripe on either side is unusual in a piece dating to this period. Excellent condition. Warp count 9, weft count 40.

Borneo. Hand forged iron. This dates to a period of active headhunting amongst the Kayan-Dayak peoples who had a collective belief in Animism. Taking heads was a means of revenge, and also a way of se

A set of three rare, museum quality copper "snake" currencies of spiral form from the Congo. These were associated with tribes of the Lake Leopold II Region, including the Mongo/Ngongo/and Lyembe peop

Crow parfleche case with crosses - Ex. Jay Gates, Washington, D.C. Ex. John Molloy, N.Y.C. Circa 1890.26 in. x 12 in. / 66.04 cm. x 30.48 cm.

A large granary door from Nagaland, NE India encompassing classic iconography of headhunter culture. Two carved taken heads, large, spreading mithun horns, 34 hornbills, and two dao holder representat

A Naga NE India crown of brass with spiral headhunting symbols, and trade beads. This would have been worn by a chief or warrior who had taken heads. 6 in. x 6.5 in. x 3 in. / 15.24 cm. x 16.51 cm. x

An interesting piece of folk art which parallels and anticipates abstract expressionism and many other contemporary art movements. This panel is from the home of a African-American Missouri woman, who

48 gambling sticks with "tattooed" engravings. Leather bag. 18th-19th Century. See another example Museum Natural History, NYC, Catalog No: 16.1 / 804 Field No: 63, those identified as Kitikshan, Uppe

An old Degha/Gurunsi Heddle Pulley from Burkina Faso depicting a bold, powerful female. These pulleys were used to run thread from the top to bottom of looms, and to provide distraction and inspiratio

Superb old wooden canoe, the exterior carved with intricate abstract motifs and totemistic figures. Kambot Village, New Guinea, circa 1945-1960. Fantastic example of a culture's commitment to aestheti

A superb, large Aboriginal bark painting from remote Millingimbi Island, off the coast of Central Arnhem Land, Australia. Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark.A highly abstracted human figure, mo

A polychrome pitcher, a pottery "oinoche" from Northwestern Persia with intact handle and spout, unusual in retaining original painted design.Small area of unrepaired loss on rim of spout, but overall

A very old wooden mask from Nepal. Dark, patinated surfaces. Mounted on a custom museum stand. Circa 19th century Length: 13.5in. / 34cm.

An extraordinary collection of primitive spoons from around the world. 28 spoons from Nepal, Tibet, China, Algeria, Phillipines (Ifuago), and many other cultures and countries. Differing woods, ages,

Shell Beads collected in 1920's Santa Barbara area. 18 in. / 45.72 cm.

A Dan, Liberia bronze anklet, made by lost wax casting, worn by a man’s head wife to demonstrate her wealth and status. Large, elegant raised knobbed decorative edge, with considerable wear at outer

A massive Afo currency of cast iron from Northern Nigeria. Though in the shape of a hoe these were not used as tools. Excellent condition. On a custom museum stand. 30.5 in. x 20.5 in. / 77.47 cm. x 5

Bronze with high copper content. Intricate lattice work. Excavated pieces. Green verdigris from age. Ghana. Circa pre-19th Century. Ex. Santa Fe Private Collection.2 in. x 4.5 in. / 11 cm. / 5 cm. Com

An old Himalayan Mask of oval form, with signs of long and extensive use. This piece has the scent of old wood and exposure over many years to the inside of a smokey hut. Circa 19th century.Height: 9