![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)
African Art
![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)
![Senufo Guardian Ivory Coast Carved Wood Statue: Ivory Coast Senufo Guardian Carved Wood Statue. 52"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255894_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![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 Koma-Bulsa Zoomorphic figure, “Dog” (?): Zoomorphe Figur, "Hund" (?) Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 19 cm. L 27cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1986). - 1996: deutsche Privatsammlung, Bayern. - 200](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801027_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Vintage African Cameroon Elephant Mask: Size 32 x 15 x 5 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/178131180_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![Bamana Antelope Headdress, Mali Wood Sculpture: 39.5 x 9 x 3 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/179337556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![West African Painted Mask Assortment: West African Painted Mask Assortment (8) items including a Fang Ngil mask from Gabon, a Mossi bird helmet mask from Burkina Faso, a Tetela mask having feather attachments from the Democratic Republic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332220_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Height 23 in., Width 7 in., Depth 6.5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Walter P. Scott, MD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![African Chokwe Face Mask Assortment: African Chokwe Face Mask Assortment (3) items including (2) having netting and strung wood tube bead attachments Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Gold Coast), Illinois Height: 15 inches, Width: 8 1/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Wood Carving Assortment: African Wood Carving Assortment Including busts, animals, abstract and bowls, some having signatures Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Edgewater), Illinois Height: 14 1/2 inches, Width: 11](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332217_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask: Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask First-half 20th Century. Multi-colored glass beads over wood, on a metal stand. Height 16 in., Width 8 in., Depth 17 in. Provenance: Property of Lyn](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![African Carved Wood Paddle Collection: African Carved Wood Paddle Collection (3) items of various sizes, each having a crescent moon handle Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Length: 52 inches (longest) Condition: light we](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Congo Kuba Tribe Textile Assortment: African Congo Kuba Tribe Textile Assortment (3) items stitched to linen backings, mounted behind acrylic in wood frames Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Height: 19 inches, Width: 60](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Kuba Textile: African Kuba Textile Stitched to backing fabric on a folding stretcher that collapses to 61 by 34-inches Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Height: 30 inches, Width: 119 inches Frame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Ethnographic Object Assortment: African Ethnographic Object Assortment (7) items including a North African Tuareg painted fringed leather horse / camel blanket having embroidered leather attachments, an East African gourd water / mi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332214_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Congo Kuba Textiles: African Congo Kuba Textiles (2) items including a rectangle and square asymmetrical repeating pattern and a repeating square pattern having dyed border embellishments, both having pompom fringe and at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 9 inches high x 4 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6080/329730/178686920_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140184)
![Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali: Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali 19th Century. almond slit eyes, elongated nose, and a closed mouth, with long pendant hair, with a red brown crusted patina, on a metal stand. Height 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![West African Iron Maternity Figure: West African Iron Maternity Figure The standing figure holding bowl on top of head with left hand, right hand on pregnant belly, baby on her back, with a dark brown and reddish brown patina. Height 16](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Benin Carved Wood Mask & Contemporary Masai Necklace: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Benin Carved Wood Mask and a Contemporary Masai Tribal Necklace, a large painted carved wood mask with straw beard,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![2 Pairs of African Carved Wood Figures: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 2 Pairs of African Carved Wood Figures, including a pair of Ibeji twins with blue painted hair and bead necklaces, one with wai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![African Cameroon Beaded Cache Sexe Aprons: African Cameroon Beaded Cache Sexe Aprons (2) beaded geometric aprons having attached shells, both in wood frames behind acrylic Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Length: 11 inches,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332206_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
News about African Art
![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 […]