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West African Antique
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![A Baule Seated Figure: Sitzende Figur Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 49 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. - Erben Jean](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Haar, Rattan. H 25 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Galerie 62, Maud und René Garcia, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zür](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800990_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Senufo Mask, "kponyugo": Maske, "kponyugo" Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 81,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die Senufo sind eine etwa 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Igbo Shrine Figure, "agbara": Schrein-Figur, "agbara" Igbo, Nigeria, Imo State, Mbaise Region Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 130 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Publiziert: Le T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801034_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Bamana Twin Figure, "flanitokele": Zwillings-Figur, "flanitokele" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 43,5 cm. Provenienz: - Baron Frédéric "Freddy" Rolin (1919-2001), Brüssel/New York. - Sotheby's, London, 30.11](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801006_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji", Workshop of Bogunjooko: Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji", Werkstatt des Bogunjooko Yoruba (Igbomina), Nigeria, Osun State, Ila Orangun (Stadt), Isedo District Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen, Metall. H 31 cm. Provenie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801030_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, Haar. H 43,5 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800982_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji": Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria, Kogi State, Egbe Mekun (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 29 - 30 cm. Provenienz: - Mareidi und Gert Stoll, Galerie Schwarz-Weiss](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801029_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Boki, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan. H 48 cm. Provenienz: - 1991: Galerie l'Accrosonge, Claude Lebas, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Publiziert: Sand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Dan Mask, "bagle": Maske, "bagle" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Aristide Courtois (1883-1962), Paris. - Galerie Flak, Roland Flak, Paris. - 2005: Westschweizer Privats](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Boki, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan, Haar. H 29 cm. Provenienz: - 1988: Galerie Noir d’Ivoire, Yasmina Chenoufi & Réginald Groux, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800988_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji": Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Nigeria, Oyo State, Ibarapa, Eruwa (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 26 - 26,5 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. - Erben Je](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801031_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Dan Spoon, "wunkirmian": Löffel, "wunkirmian" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 52 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Robert Duperrier (1917-1996), Paris. - vermutl. Vittorio Mangiò, Monza. - Waltr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801016_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Miniature Mask, "ma go": Miniaturmaske, "ma go" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 16,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Ma go ("kleiner Kopf")](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki janus-headed Headdress: Janusköpfiger Tanzaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Nigeria / Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan, Horn. H 50,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sotheby's London, 03.07.1989, Lot 123. - Christie's, Amste](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800993_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, Kunststoffperlen, Textil. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800981_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. H 43 cm. Provenienz: - Centre des Sciences Humaines, Abidjan. - 1969: Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vev](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800978_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Mende Figure, "kambei / minsereh": Figur, "kambei / minsereh" Mende, Sierra Leone Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 46 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel. - Rosmarie Suzanne Kiefer (1927-2021), Basel. Vor 1976 erw](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801004_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)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis (Boki), Nigeria (Nord Cross-River) Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Haar, Rattan. H 22,5 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Galerie 62, Maud und René Garcia, Paris. - Sandro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Ibibio-Efik/Efut Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ibibio-Efik/Efut, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan. H 42 cm. Provenienz: - Samir Borro, Paris. - Galerie Walu, René und Denise David, Zürich. - 1981: Sandro Boc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800989_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Mask, "mblo": Maske, "mblo" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung P. Bernades, Paris. - Galerie Lecomte, Alain und Abla Lecomte, Paris. - 2008: Wests](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Senufo hermaphrodite Figure: Zweigeschlechtliche Figur Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 56 cm. Provenienz: - Pierre Vérité (1900-1993), Galerie Carrefour, Paris. - Marcel Roux (1909-19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801010_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Dogon Figure: Stehende Figur Dogon, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 95,5 cm. Provenienz: - Pierre Vérité (1900-1993), Galerie Carrefour, Paris. - 1972: Marcel Roux (1909-1993), Paris. - Erben Marcel R](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801005_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
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![Artifacts looted during colonial period returned to Sri Lanka and Indonesia](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-06-at-12.17.21-PM-1.png)
Artifacts looted during colonial period returned to Sri Lanka and Indonesia
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – Two Dutch museums have handed over hundreds of cultural artifacts back to Indonesia and Sri Lanka – from a richly decorated cannon to precious metals and jewelry – that were taken, often by force, in the colonial era. The government announced the planned restitution of 478 “cultural objects” on July […]
![At International African American Museum opening, a reclaiming of sacred ground for enslaved kin](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/130078-Ellis-Creek-Photography-IAAM-0106-Edit-1.jpg)
At International African American Museum opening, a reclaiming of sacred ground for enslaved kin
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – When the International African American Museum opened to the public June 27 in South Carolina, it became a new site of homecoming and pilgrimage for descendants of enslaved Africans whose arrival in the Western Hemisphere began on the docks of the lowcountry coast.
![Black women’s art collective celebrated at Concept Art Gallery sale, Dec. 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-29-at-4.01.32-PM-1.png)
Black women’s art collective celebrated at Concept Art Gallery sale, Dec. 10
PITTSBURGH – Concept Art Gallery will present a sale titled Women of Visions Benefit Auction on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
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Yale hosts 50-year retrospective of Nigerian sculptor
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Yale University Art Gallery has unveiled an exhibition of sculpture by the Nigerian artist Moshood Olusomo Bamigboye (circa 1885–1975), reuniting masterworks housed in collections in the United States, Europe and Nigeria. Bamigboye: A Master Sculptor of the Yoruba Tradition, on view through January 8, 2023, presents a comprehensive examination of […]