Premium Tribal Art 2018-05-30 Auction - 103 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
Sulawesi Ancestral Coral CarvingFine Bakongo Mask Carved in WoodPNG Splash board
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New York, NY, United States
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Carved out in this treasury are masks and figures integral to traditional ceremonies from tribes around the world. Imbued with stylized detail and tremendous depth of meaning, hand-crafted Tribal pieces enchant collectors worldwide. Given their geometric volumes, it is no wonder these artifacts are widely exhibited alongside modern sculptures. Linking the past and present, form and function, this rare selection is not to be missed.
Fine Wurkun Fetish in Wood: Fine Wurkun fetish in wood Nigeria Begin of 20th century Wood, metal, pigments 53 x 10cm Sold with certificate Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance
0002: Fine Wurkun Fetish in WoodEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
PNG Splash board: PNG Splash board Canoe splash-board and prow ornament. Papua New Guinea, Trobriand Islands. Sea-going varcas (canoes) are central to the kula trading system if the Trobriand Islands. A finely
0003: PNG Splash boardEst.
$1,500
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$1,600
Lot Passed
Songye Small Fetish Carved in Wood: Songye small fetish carved in wood Congo Mid 20th century Wood, horn, perls 18 x 6cm Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your
0008: Songye Small Fetish Carved in WoodEst.
$150
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$200
Lot Passed
Baule Mblo Mask: Baule Mblo mask Ivory Coast Circa 1955 Wood 37 x 21 cm Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has
0009: Baule Mblo MaskEst.
$300
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$400
Lot Passed
Mbitoro Figure Mimika (Kamoro People): Mbitoro figure - MIMIKA (Kamoro people) - West-Papua Mid 20th century Wood, pigments 85 cm This figure is called Mbitoro: freestanding, open worked woodcarving, hands under the chin holding a
0012: Mbitoro Figure Mimika (Kamoro People)Est.
$750
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$1,250
Lot Passed
SOLD
Traditional Shoowa Textile: Traditional Shoowa textile Congo Mid 20th century Natural fibers 58 x 47cm Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum.
0015: Traditional Shoowa TextileEst.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Lot of 3 Traditional Shoowa Kuba Textiles: Lot of 3 traditional Shoowa Kuba textiles Congo 1st half of 20th century Fibers 52 x 52cm each approximatly Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of
0017: Lot of 3 Traditional Shoowa Kuba TextilesEst.
$300
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$400
Very Old African Tribal Bembe Mask: Very Old African tribal BEMBE Mask. 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. BEMBE From the Kivu region D.R.C. Democratic Republic Congo. Wood kaolin and different black and red pigments. some iron
0018: Very Old African Tribal Bembe MaskEst.
$500
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$750
Lot Passed
Mbangu Katundu Mbuya Pende Mask: Mbangu Katundu Mbuya PENDE mask. 2nd half of the 20th Century Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, black and white kaolin, ocre paste and sisal fabric. Height 26 cm., Width 20 cm. Depth
0019: Mbangu Katundu Mbuya Pende MaskEst.
$400
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$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
Naga Dao (Axe) Belt: Naga Dao (axe) belt 13” high x 16” not fully extended Shell encrusted belt and sheath.To either side of the sheath are hard shaped leather belts that are decorate with hundreds of small
0021: Naga Dao (Axe) BeltEst.
$300
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$400
Twin Figures: Male and Female (Ibeji): Twin Figures: Male and Female (Ibeji) Republic of Benin or Togo Late 19th century Wood 19 and 20,5 cm The Ewe made these small wooden dolls called "venovi" or "venavi" for protection of survivor
0023: Twin Figures: Male and Female (Ibeji)Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Ethiopian Hand Carved Tribal Neck Rest: Ethiopian hand carved tribal neck rest Ethiopia, Oromo culture Early 20th century Wood 13,5 x 13 cm This headrest is a symbol of Oromo culture, Ethiopia. In Omo Valley, men never move without taking
0024: Ethiopian Hand Carved Tribal Neck RestEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
African Tribal Lega Figure Bwami Society DRC: Nice African Tribal LEGA Figure from the Bwami Society. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood and traces of red paste..
0025: African Tribal Lega Figure Bwami Society DRCEst.
$300
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$400