African Art

Ancient Djenneke / Dogon People, Pre19th century

A Very Rare Bemba Male Ancestor sculpture

Rare 19th century Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial Mask

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BRIGANTINE, NJ, United States

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African Art

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

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Attention collectors* Saturday, May 12th will be our next No Reserve auction ~ "African Art : A Tapestry of Transition" This auction will feature over 150 lots of African Masks & Sculpture, including rare early works from the turn of the century, many with important provenance; as well as mid century examples, which were created by the artist who were apprenticed to the old masters and were still creating in the traditional style,and we will also offer contemporary works by artist of the latter half of the 20th century, which were mainly created for the art market which has now changed the face of Tribal art's and brought these once sacred and secret images to the world as decorative objects and collectibles. We will explore the rich tapestry of tradition that is African Art! Many of these lots will start at only $50.00 and be offered without reserve!

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Fantastic Guere African mask with carved "Curtain" Eyes: Unusual and fascinating carved wooden mask from the Guere / Wobe ethnic group, Liberia, West Africa. The mask features a most unusual carved visor or "curtain" over the eyes, with delicately carved

0146: Fantastic Guere African mask with carved "Curtain" EyesEst. $200-$400

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Primitive old Captive Slave Hemba Statue, African Art: An old carved wooden male image of a captured slave or criminal, with hands bound behind him and grimace of the face. An unusual style for the hemba, and this is not a new carving. An older example,

0147: Primitive old Captive Slave Hemba Statue, African ArtEst. $150-$250

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Archaic Lega Bwami Society African mask: Carved wooden mask with incised spotted designs and kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

0148: Archaic Lega Bwami Society African maskEst. $150-$250

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Dogon Equestrian Sculpture Horse & Rider African Art: This is a vintage Ancestor sculpture of a Horse and rider from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden equestrian sculpture with elongated neck and head, well weathered surface and clasic

0149: Dogon Equestrian Sculpture Horse & Rider African ArtEst. $200-$400

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Lovely Baule African mask with Avian finial African Art: This is a beautiful vintage Baule peoples mask, Cote D'ivoire, Africa. Carved wooden mask with an elaborate avian headdress finial, incised and raised designs and a well handled surface with well

0150: Lovely Baule African mask with Avian finial African ArtEst. $150-$250

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A Fine Hima carved wooden Milk Jug, African Art: This is a Finely crafted wooden Milk Jug from the Hima peoples, Uganda, Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with some incised designs and a wonderful flared form. Showing actual age, use and

0151: A Fine Hima carved wooden Milk Jug, African ArtEst. $150-$250

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Lot of Three Dan Passport masks, African Art: This is a lot of Three (3) carved wooden passport masks from the Dan peoples, Ivory Coast of West Africa.Each mask has some woven grass rope or textile regalia attached and show some wear and

0152: Lot of Three Dan Passport masks, African ArtEst. $150-$200

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Fierce Dan mask with Large teeth, African Art: A carved wooden mask with inset teeth and well worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. despite the appearance of this mask, it was likely carved fro the art trade. Measures

0153: Fierce Dan mask with Large teeth, African ArtEst. $100-$200

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