African & Ethnographic Art 2017-08-05 Auction - 153 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in Pennsylvania
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African & Ethnographic Art
Handsome Old Baule Mblo Portrait Mask, African Mask
Old Songye N'kisi Magic fetish sculpture - Ex Simpson
Old Abstract Chiwara Antelope Headdress from the Bamana
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Bethlehem, PA, United States
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African & Ethnographic Art

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African Art, Oceanic, Asian & PreColumbian Artifacts, Native American and other Ethnographic arts and Antiques
Very Fine & Handsome Old Baule Male Diviners Sculpture: A very handsome and refined old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 19.25 inches on professional wooden display stand. Among the Baule peoples of Côte d'Ivoire, human
0001: Very Fine & Handsome Old Baule Male Diviners SculptureEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
A Very Fine Dogon Female Senou Ancestor sculpture: This is a very fine old carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a very tall elegant female form with incised
0002: A Very Fine Dogon Female Senou Ancestor sculptureEst.
$600
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$1,200
Lot Passed
A Very Rare Old Bamana Nyeleni sculpture, African Art: Carved wooden female shrine figure with detailed incised designs, exaggerated form and obvious age and weathering. Shown seated on a wooden stool and custom mounted to wooden base. Such sculptures
0003: A Very Rare Old Bamana Nyeleni sculpture, African ArtEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
Abstract Dogon Nommo Ancestor sculpture, Africa: A Very rare old wooden idol from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. This wonderfully abstract example features a "Nommo" image or perhaps in the Tellem style, with hands raised to the heavens,
0004: Abstract Dogon Nommo Ancestor sculpture, AfricaEst.
$600
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$1,500
Lot Passed
Old Songye Female magic fetish, African Art: Carved wooden female image with enlarged head, squared chin and undeniable great smile. The Songye believe that such "magic" idols would protect them from death and disease. From the DR Congo,
0005: Old Songye Female magic fetish, African ArtEst.
$500
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$1,000
Lot Passed
A Very rare Old Senufo Rhythm Pounder - Ex John Young: IMPORTANT SENUFO FEMALE FIGURE, IVORY COAST Carved and patinated wood deble, or rhythm-pounder, used in ritual dance, with facial scarification and traditional features, early 20th c. (Provenance:
0006: A Very rare Old Senufo Rhythm Pounder - Ex John YoungEst.
$8,000
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$15,000
Lot Passed
Early Bamana / Marka African Mask: A Very rare old wooden mask from the Bamana ( or possibly the Marka peoples) Mali, Africa. Carved wood accented with hand hammered brass strips set into geometric patterns, with incised tribal
0007: Early Bamana / Marka African MaskEst.
$8,000
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$15,000
Lot Passed
A Very Old Primordial Couple on Horseback, African Art: A very old and interesting carved wooden couple on horseback. Such idols were carved to display at funerals of important members of the tribe. The "primordial" couple, the original ancestors are
0008: A Very Old Primordial Couple on Horseback, African ArtEst.
$5,000
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$10,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Ibo figural Headdress, African Art: This is a very finely carved wooden dance headdress from the Igbo or related ethnic group in the Cross river region of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring an impressive male ancestor figure with stylized
0009: Rare Old Ibo figural Headdress, African ArtEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Old Songye N'kisi Magic fetish sculpture - Ex Simpson: Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal
0010: Old Songye N'kisi Magic fetish sculpture - Ex SimpsonEst.
$1,200
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$2,400
SOLD
Rare Old Yoruba Divination Vessel, African Art: A carved wooden ceremonial vessel depicting a Mother with her child bundled to her back. The mother is shown holding the bowl, which conveys an act of devotion and symbolizes prayer. Such vessels are
0011: Rare Old Yoruba Divination Vessel, African ArtEst.
$800
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$1,500
Handsome Old Baule Mblo Portrait Mask, African Mask: A Very rare old wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with precise carving style, raised facial features and a carefully carved coiffure. The mask interior
0012: Handsome Old Baule Mblo Portrait Mask, African MaskEst.
$1,500
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$2,500
Lot Passed
Old Bamana KORE Society Hyena African Mask: A Very rare old wooden mask from the Bamana peoples of Mali, Africa. Carved wood accented with two hand hammered aluminum strips set into the mask above the eye holes to emulate the glowing eyes of
0013: Old Bamana KORE Society Hyena African MaskEst.
$1,500
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$2,500
Lot Passed
Old Field used Dogon African Door with ancestor motifs: A very old and authentic granary shutter or door featuring dozens of ancestor figures and a pair of female breast. Such doors are now heavily copied as decorative art, however this is an old and
0014: Old Field used Dogon African Door with ancestor motifsEst.
$1,800
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$3,500
Lot Passed
A Powerful Old Songye Magic fetish sculpture: A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope
0015: A Powerful Old Songye Magic fetish sculptureEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Punu Mukudj African Mask, African Art: A Very rare old wooden mask from the Punu peoples of Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with kaolin clay pigment accented with red paint on the lips. The mask interior and edges all show consistent wear
0016: Rare Old Punu Mukudj African Mask, African ArtEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
Lot Passed
A Very Fine Old Luba Kneeling Female sculpture: Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with a serene smile and classic facial treatment. The idol has raised scars and incised linear designs. The female is shown in kneeling position which is
0017: A Very Fine Old Luba Kneeling Female sculptureEst.
$600
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$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
Old Abstract Chiwara Antelope Headdress from the Bamana: A very old and abstract Chiwara headdress sculpture from the Bamana ( Bambara ) peoples of Mali, West Africa. This figure measures 21.5 inches tall.Among the Bamana, oral traditions credit a
0018: Old Abstract Chiwara Antelope Headdress from the BamanaEst.
$800
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$1,500
A Beautiful Old Senufo Kpelie mask, African Art: Beautiful carved wooden mask with ornate design and classic facial features, including the Hornbill bird as the top finial. Professionally mounted to a display stand. Mask measures 14 x 7 inches (
0019: A Beautiful Old Senufo Kpelie mask, African ArtEst.
$600
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$1,000
Lot Passed
A Very Rare Old Tabwa Female Ancestor sculpture, Africa: A Stunning Old carved wooden sculpture of a important female ancestor from the South eastern edge of the Congo, central Africa. An elegant and refined example of Tabwa peoples art, this female
0020: A Very Rare Old Tabwa Female Ancestor sculpture, AfricaEst.
$600
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$1,200
Lot Passed
Very Rare Old Dogon Tellum Female ancestor sculpture: A very old and interesting carved wooden female "Tellum" idol with an archaic style face and abstract form, including the "cubist" like hands to the sky which have been simplified into a plank like
0021: Very Rare Old Dogon Tellum Female ancestor sculptureEst.
$1,500
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$2,400
Lot Passed
Rare pair of Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols, African Art: A rare pair of old and authentic Ibeji twin idols from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Traditional male and female pair with evidence of ritual use and obvious age and handling. The
0022: Rare pair of Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols, African ArtEst.
$1,200
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$1,800
Lot Passed
Field used Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol, African Art: This is a very old and eroded Yoruba Ibeji twin Idol from Nigeria, Africa.A carved wooden idol with incised scar designs on the face, stylized coiffure and it has a deep well handled surface patina
0023: Field used Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol, African ArtEst.
$400
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$800
Lot Passed
Very Fine Old Luba Mboko Bowl Bearer Divination figure: This is a very fine and well handled Old and authentic Luba Mboko or Bowl Bearer. Designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer ( mboko is actually the name for the sacred vessel held by the
0024: Very Fine Old Luba Mboko Bowl Bearer Divination figureEst.
$400
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$800
Lot Passed