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![39Ct Group of 7 Rough Opal Specimen - Ethiopian Opal - Mineral Rough Set: Ksmith Jewels Global Welcome to our auction house, today auction brought to you by Ksmith Jewels Global based in Penang, Malaysia specialize in all kinds of opal and color gemstone both in manufacturi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8690/337194/182446880_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721553565)
![39Ct Group of 7 Rough Opal Specimen - Ethiopian Opal - Mineral Rough Set: Ksmith Jewels Global Welcome to our auction house, today auction brought to you by Ksmith Jewels Global based in Penang, Malaysia specialize in all kinds of opal and color gemstone both in manufacturi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8690/337194/182447015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721553565)
![15Ct Crystal Opal Specimen - Ethiopian Opal - Crystal Raw Rough: Ksmith Jewels Global Welcome to our auction house, today auction brought to you by Ksmith Jewels Global based in Penang, Malaysia specialize in all kinds of opal and color gemstone both in manufacturi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8690/337194/182446889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721553565)
![Published: Fon Bocio Voodoo Fetish encased in Locks Ex Simmons collection: A carved wooden shrine idol enveloped in Locks,with smaller spirit idols on each side. The Locks are a symbol and ritual of binding a spirit into service. Such idols are used in local Vodun or Voodoo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181578206_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721082530)
![A Rare Ligbe African mask Ex Nurmberger Germany: A finely carved wooden dance mask with a highly stylized form and highly polished surface patina. Ligbe peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Mask measures 14.5 inches tall, 20.5 inches tall on profe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181503339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721058581)
![A Bakongo Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery: A very finely carved wooden female effigy with small child in her lap. Carved in Classic fashion with tall crested cap like coiffure, raised tribal scar designs, shown seated cross legged on small, pe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721046074)
![Old Idoma Mask with Avian Finials Ex Berg En Dal Museum: This is a very old and interesting wooden helmet style mask with raised and incised coffire and scar designs, along with two long beaked avian finials, encrusted surface and signs of field use. The ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181500766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721047940)
![A Luba Owl Mask Ex Warkow Collection: A carved wooden avian effigy mask with large round eyes, stylized own horns and beak and incised linear designs. A Kifwebe society mask that was danced in ceremonies that often were related to warding](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483331_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721045813)
![A Dramatic Kran African Mask Ex J. Camp Gallery: A bold carved wooden ceremonial mask with highly stylized facial features and form, a sturdy bite stick in the back and a very deep well handled surface suggesting years of field use. The mask is embe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181505361_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721061995)
![Published Songye Power Figure Ex Simmons Collection: A Carved wooden idol embellished with animal hides and metal work designs, also it has attached long poles for carrying the idol, so it would not be touched by human hands. Traditionally the Village s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181756135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721832833)
![A Fine Baule Mask Ex Dannenberg Collection: A finely carved wooden male dance mask with wonderful treatment to the coiffure, raised scar designs and long braided beard, giving the mask an almost egyptian aesthetic. The mask measures 14.5 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181500803_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721052862)
![Yoruba Edan Ogboni Bronze Ritual Cult Symbols: A large pair of Bronze Edan Ogboni traditionally used by Ogboni Cult members as a Symbol of Membership and is also believed to be the God Edan in physical form. When a new member joins the Cult, he or](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483317_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721045682)
![A Fine Dan Mask Ex Dr Dintenfass Collection: A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask in classic form, incised linear design accented with colored kaolin clay under the open work eyes, metal spike inserted into the top of the mask as a magic charg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181502865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721058402)
![A Fon Vodoun Shrine Couple Ex Simmons Collection: A carved wooden couple, rendered in simplistic form, with breast, navel and phallus prominent , the female's torso turned off axis adding a sense of movement and two simian skulls attached, creating a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181579165_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721082775)
![A Rare Nkoh Mask Kungan Night Society Ex Dr Thompson Collection: A rare and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, painted, and embellished with a full headdress of ropes and textile strips, adding a wild coiffure and dram](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181641635_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721433060)
![A Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Endicott Collection: A carved wooden shrine idol in classic form, open cavity in the navel for offerings , traditionally fetish materials such as fur and hide would be inserted into the abdomen. This sculpture was the joi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181481655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720881152)
![Ancient Baule Mask Ex Eugene Netzer Collection: A very old and weathered Baule Ceremonial Mask with classic facial features, stylized coiffure, raised scar designs, and signs of field use over generations. The mask measures 16 inches tall, 19.5 inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181500793_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721048511)
![A Male Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Dr Endicott collection: A highly embellished carved wooden magic idol with elaborate metal work, spikes, seeds, beads, snail shells, reptile skins, animal hide, and medicine horn intact. Traditionally the Village shaman prie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181747677_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721832240)
![A Fine Lulua Maternity Ex Sotheby's London 1986: This is a lovely carved wooden effigy of a Mother and child or a maternity sculpture with finely carved and incised designs and well handled surface patina. The sculpture measures 17.5 inches tall. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483361_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720881152)
![A Fine Afikpo African mask Ex Mount Collection: Extraordinary carved wooden ceremonial mask, all carved from a single piece of wood! The mask features an elaborate dancer wearing full regalia, including a small version of the very type of mask. Afi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181629743_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721232791)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask Ex kahan Gallery 1980s: A Very fine Old carved wooden ceremonial mask with tall superstructure on top embellished with pieces of glass and mirrors. These “maiden spirit” masks (agbogho mmwo) are worn at festivals tha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181629772_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721234187)
![A Rare Punu Horned Mask Ex Galiner Collection: A rare Variant F carved wooden mask accented with kaolin clay pigments both white and red, with serene face, incised coiffure and tall antelope like horns. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181714973_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721433331)
![A Fine Bassa Mask Ex Levitt Collection: A very finely carved wooden dance mask with classic sharp facial features, incised linear designs along the bridge of the nose, traditional carved coiffure, pursed lips and a deep well handled surface](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181484004_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721046790)
![Mama or Katana Dance Crest / Mask Ex Kahan Gallery: A very fine old carved wooden helmet or dance crest mask with precise incised linear designs, raised open work central crest and two tall horns, all adorned with abrus seeds and carved designs, a meta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720881152)
![A Tabwa Helmet Mask Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery: A rare carved wooden helmet mask with raised scar designs, incised coiffure, inset shell eyes and open mouth, attachment holes around the mask perimeter likely held textiles or grasses to hide the wea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181871113_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721837624)
![A Kulongo Mask Ex J. Camp Gallery: Excellent Old Dance mask with stylized Janus form mask faces and male & female ancestor couple as the top finials. An elaborate example with signs of field use and wear. Kulongo peoples, Lagoons regio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181503887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721060442)
![Rare Teke Kidumu Disc Shaped Mask Ex Warkow Collection: A very rare old carved wooden Kidumu mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Teke e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181639661_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721430035)
News about African Antique
![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]