Sold2022Rare Mossi Pulley Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionA very rare example of a Heddle weaving pulley from Burkina Faso, with stylized ancestor face adorned with tribal scars and a well handled surface patina. Mossi or related ethnic group, Burkina faso,See Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionAccording to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectatSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionAccording to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly spectaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mossi Flute Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA Carved wooden flute or whistle in classic form, incised linear designs and a well handled and worn surface suggesting generations of traditional use. Mossi or related ethnic group such as the MarkaSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mossi Plank Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mossi Chieftains Idol Ex Thomas WheelockA rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature suchSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Lobi Ritual Staff Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA very well handled and well used ceremonial crooked staff with ancestor effigy on top. The staff has an undeniable deep patina from handling over many years. The staff measures 15 inches tall, old irSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Bwa Wooden Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. PSee Sold Price
Sold2022Elegant Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. PSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas WheelockA very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, BurSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Ashanti Heddle Pulley Ex Ginzberg collectionAn elegant and refined old heddle weaving pulley with openwork design and well handled surface, custom mounted. The pulley itself 5 inches tall, 6 inches on display stand. Ashanti / Akan peoples , GhaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Nunuma Duck mask Ex Thomas Wheellock CollectionA Carved wooden helmet style mask with bold painted and incised designs and featuring a stylized Duck or avian form. Nunuma or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 20.5 iSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Pair of Kasena Anklets Ex Thomas WheelockA rare pair of old Kasena peoples Bronze anklets with a crocodile motif and semi-circular designs. Created using the lost wax method of casting, this is a rare pair of African tribal bronze's from a vSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Bamana Heddle Pulley Ex Dr Endicott CollectionA fine and rare carved wooden heddle pulley from a weaving loom featuring a well carved anthropomorphic head with traditional scarifications, incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface, wiSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Bobo Shrine mask Ex Naegele GalleryA carved wooden diminutive mask with exaggerated facial features , stylized form behind the head and a well weathered surface patina. According to Thomas Wheelock's book on Burkina faso masks, such miSee Sold Price
2022Mossi Female Chief's Figure Ex Wheellock CollectionA rare tall carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and well handled surface, wonderful treatment to the arms and knees slightly bent giving the sculpture a sense of motion, an overall eSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Janus Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Thomas WheelockCarved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measuresSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Phuwe Ex Thomas WheelockA carved wooden shrine idol representing a Bateba Thil or Spirit. The figure has a thick encrusted surface from years of sacrificial offerings being poured onto the idol. The figure measures 8.75 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Well Used Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelockcarved from a heavy dense wood with a wonderful Zoomorphic form and well handled, golden honey colored surface patina suggesting years of field use. The Stool measures 20.5 x 8 x 7 inches. Bwa peoplesSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Fine Bwa Stool Ex Thomas WheelockA very fine older carved wooden "Women's" stool with traditional form, and incised linear designs, golden honey colored surface patina ,signs of field use and wear. The Stool measures 13 x 7 inches. BSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Kulango Pulley Ex Thomas McNemarA fine carved wooden heddle pulley for a weaving loom. Likely field collected by Thomas McNemar in the late 1950's and early 1960s. The Pulley has been custom mounted and measures 4.5 inches tall ( 6See Sold Price
Sold2023A Senufo Heddle Pulley Ex Thomas McNemarA Tall carved wooden Heddle weaving loom pulley with primitive mask like face and incised designs. This Pulley was likely field collected by Thomas McNemar in the late 1950's and early 1960s. The PullSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot African Heddle Pulleys Ex-Thomas McNemarLot of six African Baul and Guro heddle pulleys. All on custom gallery bases. All with collector's catalog number in white. Tallest, approx. 10 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.)See Sold Price
Sold2020A Roman ceramic bowlA Roman ceramic bowl, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, with small ring foot and light deposits. 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 in (3.8 x 7.3 cm). Light deposits. Ex Thomas collection, acquired mid-1950's to mid-1960's.See Sold Price
Jun 08Tony Putty Artifacts4 7/16" Etley. Mozarkite. Clay County, MO. Ex Darin Thomas Collection. Dickey COA.$50
Jun 08Tony Putty Artifacts5 9/16" Adz. Highly Polished Burlington. Madison County, IL. Ex Darin Thomas Collection.$50
Jun 04Heritage Auctions70292: A Chimu Ceremonial Staff Peru, c. 700-1100 AD $1,500
Jun 08Early American History AuctionsGeorge Washington Inaugural Button, Eagle and Sun Type with Embossed Design on Back Variant Ex: COBB$3,000