![An Asante Ceremonial Sword, "afena": Zeremonialschwert mit Emblem, "afena" Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Emblem: Goldlegierung (ca. 6 kt) mit hohem Silberanteil, mit einer Oberfläche in hohem Gold-Feingehalt. Schwert: Hol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
African Antique
![An Asante Ceremonial Sword, "afena": Zeremonialschwert mit Emblem, "afena" Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Emblem: Goldlegierung (ca. 6 kt) mit hohem Silberanteil, mit einer Oberfläche in hohem Gold-Feingehalt. Schwert: Hol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A ljebu-Yoruba Headdress, "igodo": Kopfaufsatz, "igodo" Yoruba-Ijebu, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Spiegel, Nägel. H 110 cm. Provenienz: - französische Privatsammlung. - Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, Daniel Hourdé,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801035_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Urhobo Mask, "oniedjo": Maske, "oniedjo" Urhobo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 47,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Ambre Congo, Pierre Loos und Thomas Bayet, Brüssel. - 1970-2005: Privatsammlung. - Galerie Ambre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801032_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Wè-Guéré Mask: Maske mit doppeltem Augenpaar Wè-Guéré, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - 1928 - 1931: Charles Hug (1899-1979), Paris/Zürich. - Sotheby's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801018_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Nyabwa Mask: Maske Nyabwa (Krou), Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Metall. H 47 cm. Provenienz: - Josef Müller (1887-1977), Solothurn. - Museum Barbier-Mueller, Genf. - 1981: Galerie Walu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Mask, "kplekple bla": Maske, "kplekple bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 89 cm. Provenienz: - René und und Denise David. 1960er in situ erworben. - belgische Privatsammlung (2005-2023](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Luba Chief Staff, "kibango": Würdestab, "kibango" Luba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupfer, Eisen. H 147,5 cm. Provenienz: - Stéphen-Charles Chauvet (1885-1950), Paris. - Galerie Jean Roudillon, Jean Roudillon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Mende Mask, "soweï": Maske, "soweï" Mende, Sierra Leone Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Raphia. H 28 cm. Provenienz: - englische Privatsammlung. - Sotheby & Co, London, 27.06.1960, Lot 84. - Romy Rey, Zürich. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801003_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Anyang Headdress, "tukum": Kopfaufsatz, "tukum" Anyang, Kamerun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Leder, Haar, Rattan. H 23 cm. Provenienz: Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Publiziert: Sandro Bocola. Texte und Dokumente s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Asante Beetle-shaped Ornament for Gunbearer's Regalia: Käferförmige Verzierung für die Insignien der Waffenträger Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Goldlegierung, ca. 12 Karat (0,500) mit einer Oberfläche in hohem Gold-Feingeha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801026_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Asante Linguist Staff Finial, "okyeame poma": Oberteil eines Sprecherstabes, "okyeame poma" Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Holz, mit Goldfolie überzogen. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Heinz G. Kolerski (1936-2012), Fellbach, Deutschland. - Au](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801025_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Kulango Heddle Pulley: Rollenzug Kulango (Nafana, Abron), Côte d’Ivoire, Region von Bondoukou Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: - 1980: Samir Borro, Paris. - Hans Rudolf Germann, geerbt von sein](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801013_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Koma-Bulsa seated janiform Figure, "kronkronbua": Sitzende Janus-Figur, "kronkronbua" Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 42 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1986). - 1996: deutsche Privatsammlung, Bayern. - 2001: J](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801028_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 52 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. - Erben Jean](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800986_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen, Textil. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Asante Linguist Staff, "okyeame poma": Sprecherstab, "okyeame poma" Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Holz, mit Goldfolie überzogen. H 161,5 cm. Provenienz: - René David (1928-2015), Zürich. - Jean David, Basel. „Ei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen. H 32 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Figure, "blolo bla": Figur, "blolo bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen, Textil. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Igbo-Izzi Mask "ogbodo enyi": Maske "ogbodo enyi" Igbo-Izzi, Nigeria (Izzi-Ezza, NE Igboland) Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupfer. H 35 cm. L 62 cm. Provenienz: - Dr. Samir Dallank, Bernay (Frankreich). - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801033_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![African Ghana Fante Asafo Flag Cloth: African Ghana Fante Asafo Flag Cloth Undated, unsigned, depicting fishermen netting fish, in an acrylic shadow box style frame Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Height: 55 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332204_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Ethnographic Decorative Object Assortment: Ethnographic Decorative Object Assortment (33) items, (11) African items including a Tuareg leather tent curtain panel, an Ethiopian shawl, human and antelope hand puppets from Mali, a Kuba gourd pipe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332216_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Beadwork and Basket Assortment: African Beadwork and Basket Assortment (36) items, (22) beadwork items including a South African beaded horse, (3) Yoruba belts, a Maasai collar necklace, a Maasai throwing club, a beaded panel, a sha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332215_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Togo Ewe Tribe Kente Clothes: African Togo Ewe Tribe Kente Clothes (2) cotton textiles, woven in multiple stripes, both stitch tacked to stretched linen backers Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Height: 73 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Ivory Coast Senufo Wood Male Rhythm Pounder: Ivory Coast Senufo Wood Male Rhythm Pounder Standing & holding knife in right hand, crested coiffure. Height 44 in., Width 6.5 in., Depth 7 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
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![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 […]