![A SUPERB KONDA EXECUTIONER'S SWORD: Made for the royal court with finely worked 11 1/8" brass blade with swelled medial and flared convex tip. Both sides divided with five shallow broad fullers, the edges of which develop to incised cab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
African Antique
![A SUPERB KONDA EXECUTIONER'S SWORD: Made for the royal court with finely worked 11 1/8" brass blade with swelled medial and flared convex tip. Both sides divided with five shallow broad fullers, the edges of which develop to incised cab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![A PAIR OF AFRICAN MASKS: A PAIR OF SUPERB HANDCRAFTED WOOD AFRICAN MASKS. MASK # 1 SIZE: 15.5 X 8 INCHES APPROX. MASK # 2 12.5 X 6.5 INCHES APPROX. SHIPPING IN THE U.S VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL $25.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/329124/178691708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716739706)
![1940s Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Cap (for King / Priest): West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. 1940s to 1950s CE. A spectacular hat made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads to form colorful patterns and symbols. The hat is a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540138_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![African Dogon Bronze Chameleon Pirogue / Boat with Figures - Mali. 10" In. Length: Beautiful African Dogon Bronze Boat in a chameleon shape with five figures. Made by the Dogon people of Mali. Verdigris oxidized patina. The Dogon castings were all made using the lost wax technique,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176970486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bobo Bird Dance Mask Helmet Burkina Faso 26.5" In. High: Beautiful Burkina Faso BWA Bird Mask. Traditionally worn by skilled dancers during ceremonies. Hand carved of one piece of wood by the Bobo Ule People, these masks represent protective bush spirits an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941588_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![ZULU KNOBKERRY: Zulu War of 1879 period, brought back by an English soldier. 25 1/2" length, the haft slightly tapered. The grip lightly scored and possible wire wrapped originally. Spherical head set with rows of tr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![African Vintage Benin Bronze Plaque W/ Warriors 13.5" H: Vintage Bronze plaque with the king warrior and soldiers , the ruler of Benin. Created by the lost wax method, Each piece is an original since the mold is broken after each one has been cast..11.25"w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176939151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716659087)
![Large African Baule Tribe Moon Mask 66" In. High: Large Baule Tribe Moon Mask. Carved and polychromed using natural white, black and red oxide earth pigments, this impressive mask represents the face of the moon with an open circle on the top. Made b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176984176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Bambara Chiwara Antelope Wooden Sculpture 57" In. Length: Huge Impressive Chiwara (antelope) Sculpture carved of one piece of wood. Used by the Bambara People of Mali in rituals primarily related with agriculture prosperity. Measures:....57" In. Length.... 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176969019_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Superb Tribal African Senufo Stool / Table Ivory coast 21.25" Length: Tribal African Senufo Stool / table, hand carved and made out of one piece of solid wood carved from Cote d'Ivoire. Tribal items always show some imperfections. Senufo stools feature abstract and geom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176545398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![South African Working Animal Horn: Original South African musical horn made from animal horn. The horns of cattle, sheep, goats, or antelope were notably the first lip reed instruments and used for work and as a form of communication.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175578718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![ZULU ASSEGAI, ANGLO-ZULU WAR OF 1879: Head only as brought back by British troops who were limited by the size of their "kit" bags. 17 3/4" total length with diamond section leaf shaped point. Finely forged with medial ridge and light too](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![IFUGAO HEADHUNTER’S FETISH CONTAINER: Ifugao fetishes were consecrated and placed in the beams of the lodge houses along with the skulls of victims. They were captured during the Philippine Insurrection of 1899. Fine basket weave in the f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982363_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![African Dogon Medicine / Tobacco Box - Mali - 18.5" In. High: Superb and unique hand carved wooden medicine/tobacco leafs box.Standing cabinets originates from the Dogon ethnic group. The body stands on three legs, have two doors with a latch. High relief carved](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187225_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716654756)
![African Mask from Ivory Coast - Dan Ceremonial Dance Mask 14"In High: Dan Mask is a ceremonial dance mask from the Ivory Coast, made by the Dan Tribe or their sub-tribes as the Guere People and Yacouba. Adorned with decorative cowrie shells. Even it is known as "The Fem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bobo Fing Harvest Bird Mask - Burkina Faso - 17" In. High: African Bobo Fing Harvest Mask. Despite minor wood loss due to age and use the mask remains in overall good condition. In Burkina Faso these masks are used during purification ceremonies at the end of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176545359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716657432)
![African Vintage Baule Portrait Mask Cote d'Ivoire 21" H: Stunning Vintage Baule Kpan mask boasts intricate hand carved from a single piece of solid wood two birds-like hanging on the face embellished with white carving details , This mask was created to por](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177072309_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716921713)
![African Nobility Ceremonial Dogon Bronze Horse with Covered Container 12" In. High: Vintage (40 to 60 years old casting) African Nobility Ceremonial Dogon Bronze representing a horse carrying a covered container/urn. Created using the lost wax technique, making it a one of a kind wor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177066871_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bulu Cameroon Monkey Power Figure.: African Bulu Cameroon Monkey Power Figure. Carved wood, encrusted material, rests of pigment, feathers. It measures 19 1/4 inches tall and 8 inches wide. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8700/329836/178631463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716377212)
![Small African Dogon Door - Mali - 25 " In. High.: Beautiful Small Tribal Dogon Door featuring intricate hand carvings of crocodiles and lizards, symbols of protection and rebirth in the Malian culture. This work of tribal art. Vintage condition aroun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187231_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Carved wood Baga Stool / Table Guinea Bissau - 8.25" In. High: Beautiful Baga stool or small side table. Hand carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, it is intricately decorated with figures from the Baga ethnic group from Guinea Bissau Africa. Despit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Rare African Songye DRC Nkisi Ceremonial Horn.: Rare African Songye DRC Nkisi Ceremonial Horn. Carved wood, horn, leather, fur, fibers. For measures please refer to the pictures taken with a measuring tape. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8700/329836/178140890_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716377212)
![Vintage African Bronze Ashanti Bird Sculpture Ghana 9.5" H: This African bronze bird sculpture from the Ashanti ethnic group, showcases elegant aesthetic details and beautiful patina. The composition of shape and movement shows the excellent dexterity of the m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187215_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Custom Made Large Malian Mud Cloth Ottoman / Foot Stool - 18"In. Square: Square Ottoman / foot stool upholstered with vintage black and white mud cloth from Mali, stands on four wooden legs. Very comfortable and sturdy. Measures:....18"In. Wide....18" In. Deep....18"In. Hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176971331_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
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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. […]
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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 […]