Sold2021Galla Peoples Wedding Headdress Ankerba Ethiopia, 20thGalla Peoples Wedding Headdress Ankerba, Ethiopia, 20th C. Leather, applied cowrie shells. Exhibited: Fowler Museum of Cultural History, illustrated in the catalogue: Crowning Achievements, figure 5.1See Sold Price
Sold20162 African Storage Containers2 African Storage Containers: Storage Box, Leather and Rattan, Tuareg People, Morocco, 20th C. Size: 4"H x 8.5"D (10 x 21.5 cm); 2) Calabash Or Vessel, Dorze People, Ethiopia, 20th C. Size: 6.75"H x 7See Sold Price
Sold2021Chinese Miao silver metal ceremonial headdressChinese Miao silver metal ceremonial or wedding headdress, mid 20th century, of tiered construction, the crown decorated with six tall curved finials, possibly imitating horns, the three tiers of theSee Sold Price
Sold2021(2) Hand carved wood headrests, EthiopiaTwo hand carved wood headrests, Oromo peoples, Ethiopia, mid 20th century, each having a crescent shape platform with waterfall ends, surmounting a double-cone base incised with geometric designs andSee Sold Price
Sold2022Amhara Velvet and Silk Embroidered Cape "Lembde",Velvet and Silk Embroidered Cape ("Lembde"), Amhara People, Ethiopia, Early 20th C. Cape of velvet, cotton and silk worn by warriors and officials of the Emperor. Such capes were originally made fromSee Sold Price
Sold2017Low Stool Or NeckrestGurage people, Ethiopia, Early 20th C. Wood with metal and fiber, deep, dark, oily patina, 5.50"H x 6.25" W. Private collection, NY and FL Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When yoSee Sold Price
Sold2019Bamana Peoples, Chiara antelope headdressBamana Peoples, Chiara antelope headdress, 20th c., Mali, dark stained carved wood, 19"h x 5"l x 4"w Provenance: The Collection of Marguerite Jossel ApplemanSee Sold Price
Sold2024Bamileke People, mask with headdressBamileke People, mask with headdress, 20th c., carved wood and woven fiber, remnant red pigment, 18"h x 14"w x 7"d Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin Pearlstein, NYCSee Sold Price
Sold2022Dress Front Piece (Galla), Banjara People, India, Early 20th C.Dress Front Piece (Galla), Banjara People, India, Early-Mid 20th C. Cotton applique and embroidery with cowrie shells for protection. Natural dyes. Ref: Another Treasury of Indian Folk Textiles, CarolSee Sold Price
Sold2024Dress Front Piece (Galla), Banjara People, India, Early 20th C.Dress Front Piece (Galla), Banjara People, India, Early 20th C. Cotton applique and embroidery with cowrie shells for protection. Natural dyes. Ref: Another Treasury of Indian Folk Textiles, Carol SumSee Sold Price
Sold2021Bamana peoples, Mali - Chiwara (Antelope) HeaddressLot 171 Bamana peoples, Mali Chiwara (Antelope) Headdress (20th Century) wood, jute fiber, cowrie shells 52 x 4 3/4 x 10 inches Provenance: from a Woodmere, NY EstateSee Sold Price
Sold2018Yoruba peoples Female FigureYoruba peoples Headdress, Walking Female Figure, 20th century, Carved wood, bead necklace, 17 x 8 1/2 inches, Provenance: Boca Raton Museum of ArtSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ethiopian Carved Wood Honey PotEthiopian Honey Pot, Jima People, Ethiopia, East Africa, Early 20th C. Wood. Size: 29"H x 22"D (73.5 x 56 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. JeSee Sold Price
Sold2020AFRICAN TRIBAL HAND CARVED WOODEN BUSTWooden bust of person smiling with headdress. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 9"H Country of Origin: Africa Provenance: David Farin CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2016Extremely Rare Ceremonial Headdress, Bamun PeopleExtremely Rare Ceremonial Headdress, Bamun People, Cameroon, 20th C. Hemp, leather, cotton and hair. Size: 18"H x 11"W x 8"D (28 x 20 x 46 cm). Based.PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICSee Sold Price
Sold2021A GROUP OF TWO WEST AFRICAN "YIRIGE" ANTELOPEA GROUP OF TWO WEST AFRICAN "YIRIGE" ANTELOPE AGRICULTURE AND MOURNING CEREMONIAL HEADDRESSES, KARUMBA PEOPLES, NORTHERN BURKINA FASO, 20TH CENTURY, seeds, natural pigment and carved wood, each respecSee Sold Price
Sold2016Bambara Tye Wara HeaddressTye Wara Headdress, Bambara People, Mali, West Africa, 20th C. Carved Wood. Based. Size: 13.75"H x 3.5"W x 24.5"D (62.5 x 62.5 x 35 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for previeSee Sold Price
Sold2016Fine Bambara Chi Wara HeaddressBambara Chi Wara Headdress, Bambara People, Mali, West Africa, 20th C. Carved Wood. Based. Size: 35.75"H x 9.5"W x 4"D (91 x 24 x 10 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for previSee Sold Price
Sold2016Pair of Konso Commemorative figures, 20th c.A pair commemorative figures. Ethiopia, Konso. 20th century. Tallest: 78"h Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: The Konso people of Ethiopia are knSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Karumba "Adone" painted wood antelope headdress/maskA Karumba "Adone" painted wood antelope headdress/maskMid-20th century; Karumba Peoples, Burkina Faso, AfricaPaper label affixed to the Lucite stand: Acquired on 7/15/81 from Museum of AfricSee Sold Price
Sold2023Early 20th C. Ethiopian Shield, Hippopotamus / Buffalo**Originally Listed At $800** Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, Amarro peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large decorative shield made from the hide of either a hippopotamus or buffalo. The circularSee Sold Price
Sold2016Antique Fulani Wedding Blanket, Peul People, MaliAntique Fulani Wedding Blanket, Peul People, Mali, early 20th c, wool, cotton, natural dyes. Excellent condition. Size: 53'' x 93'' (135 x 236 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2016Large Traditional Moroccan Wedding Blanket (Handira)Large Traditional Moroccan Wedding Blanket (Handira), 20th c., Berber People, Middle Atlas; mixed weave, wool, cotton, sequins. 4'2" x 9'5" (127 x 287 cm).See Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Ethiopian Gurage Wood Platter for InjeraEastern Africa, Ethiopia, Gurage people, ca. late 19th to mid 20th century CE. A large and beautifully carved wooden serving platter for injera, a type of flat bread. The tray is supported by a concavSee Sold Price
Jun 08Simpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN CHIBINDA ILUNGA KING FIGURE, CHOKWE, ANGOLA AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO REGION,$100
Jun 08Simpson Galleries, LLC.AN EAST AFRICAN LEATHER HIDE-COVERED WAR SHIELD, OROMA, ETHIOPIA, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY$50
Jun 13DuMouchellesNigeria, Yoruba Peoples, Polychrome Carved Headdress, Gelede Society (Igi), H 8", W 8.5", D 13"$50
Jun 13DuMouchellesIvory Coast, Senufo Peoples, Carved Wood Mask (Kpeliye'e), Early 20th - Mid C., H 15" W 8"$50
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