Sold2016West African bas-relief dance crestWest African bas-relief dance crest, likely Cote d'Ivoire or Mali, the rectangular form having more than 30 zoomorphic, human, and mask elements, rising on an antelope form support resting on a customSee Sold Price
Sold2016West African dance crest with animal ears.A dance crest with animal ears. West Africa. 20th century. 14"l x 7"w x 6"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: Simpson Inventory #6809, purchaseSee Sold Price
Sold2018West African Chi-Wara dance crestWest African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"hSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mossi Ceremonial Dance Crest Ex William Wright GalleryA carved wooden ceremonial dance crest with painted and incised designs, stylized ancestor face and well handled surface. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Dance cap or crest measures 8.25See Sold Price
Sold20173 Ethnographic masks.A group of three ethnographic masks. ++ Skin covered dance crest. Nigeria , Ejagham style. ++ West African style face mask. ++ Polychrome folk art mask. Bali/Java . Provenance: Estate of Claude”NyabSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Bamana Antelope Dance Crest Ex Netzer CollectionA very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2See Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Ekoi Janus Skin Covered Dance Crest EX William WrightA Very rare and finely crafted Janus form dance crest featuring two ancestor faces covered in animal skin. Ekoi peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, West Africa. The head measures 8.75 inches tall (See Sold Price
Sold2023A Idoma Carved HeadA carved wooden ancestor head, perhaps used as part of a Dance crest, accented with kaolin clay pigment and carved details. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The Head has been professionally mounteSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Fine Mossi African Dance maskThis is a carved wooden helmet mask from the Mossi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask features wonderful geometric designs and a tall central crest running down the entire length of the mask. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2018Wonderfully Abstract Bwa Kobiay Dance maskCarved wooden mask with tall central crest and abstract facial features, Carved geometric designs accented with red,white and black kaolin clay pigment. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. MeasureSee Sold Price
2022A Nuna Rooster maskA carved wooden dance mask in the form of a Rooster with highly stylized form, central crest and eyes accented with linear designs. Nuna or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask meSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Punu Mask Ex Roger Perriard CollectionA carved wooden dance mask in classic style, heavy kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of aSee Sold Price
Sold2016Baga dance crest.A dance crest (bird) Guinea, Baga. 20th century. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in the descriSee Sold Price
Sold2023MID-19TH C. AFRICAN BAS RELIEF WOODEN PLAQUE, BENIN WARRIORSBenin People, Dahomey Kingdom, furniture plaque, circa 1830-1850, depicting Four Warriors, two on horseback with one attendant or prisoner, flanked by banner and snake, mud encrusted wood, 16 1/2" x 2See Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Mende Dance Crest / Miniature MaskA very rare carved wooden miniature mask that was worn as a dance crest. The mask or bust like form is solid wood and has a classic stylized coiffure and serene facial features. The dance crest measurSee Sold Price
Sold2023Three West African Dance SticksDance sticks with raffia, animal hair, all have carved faces and show honest wear the longest measures approx. 16" then 11" and 6" Provenance: Important Montecito, California African Estate CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold20175 West African dance staffs. c.20th century.A group of 5 West African dance staffs. c.20th century. 53". Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.See Sold Price
Sold2022African Dogon DoorAfrican Dogon Door, West Africa, relief carved wood featuring figures, cones and geometric patterns, 18" x 23". CONDITION: Good, used.See Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Budja Dance Crest, DRCAntique African Budja Dance Crest, DRC. Carved wood and plant fiber. Stand not included. Size: 24'' x 14'' x 8'' (61 x 36 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2017A West African Marka Dance MaskA west African marka carved wooden dance mask with applied metal-copper sheeting, mali. Africa. 12"Hx 3.5"W (320127) Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advanSee Sold Price
Sold2022An Unusual Mende Style Dance CrestAn Unusual Mende Style Dance Crest, with sweet naturalistic bust atop long ringed neck, the 'body' of the crest with geometric, designs around; on steel stand, height: 24 1/4". Provenance: Irv FischerSee Sold Price
Sold20216 West African Style Dance Rattles.A group of Six West and Central African Style Dance Rattles. Wood, gourds, and feathers. Mid 20th century. Smallest: 2" x 10 1/4". Largest: 2" x 14 3/8". Provenance: Ex Ed Cutler. Field collected in tSee Sold Price
Sold2016Mali Dogon style bas-relief carved door, havingMali Dogon style bas-relief carved door, having approximately 20 carved figurines, 32.5"h x 21.5"w x 2"dSee Sold Price
Sold2023West African Senufo Dance mask w horns & starsWood carved, Ebony painted, dance mask measures 16.5" x 8.5" x 3"See Sold Price
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN "ANUAN" FIGURAL AND ANIMAL CARVED DOUBLE DOOR ON STAND, AKAN, BAULE, IVORY COAST,$200(1 bid)
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN "ANCESTORS" FIGURAL GRANARY DOOR, DOGON, MALI, MID/LATE 20TH CENTURY$50(1 bid)
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN PAINTED AND CARVED WOOD CROCODILE MASK, BOBO, BURKINA FASO, MID/LATE 20TH CENTURY$200
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN DOGON "HUNTER" DANCING MASK, FOR DAMA SPECIAL FUNERARY CEREMONY, MALI AND BURKINA$50
4 days LeftAustin Auction GalleryCARVED BAS-RELIEF PANEL AFTER DELLA ROBBIA CANTORIA FOR FLORENCE CATHEDRAL$450
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN BOBO CLAN OR LINEAGE TOTEM PLANK MASK, BURKINA FASO, MID 20TH CENTURY$200
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN "HUNTER" MASK ON STAND, FOR DAMA CEREMONIES, DOGON, MALI, MID/LATE 20TH CENTURY$50
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN MBLO PORTRAIT MASK, BAULE, IVORY COAST, MID 20TH CENTURY$50(1 bid)