Collector Quality African & Ethnographic Arts

Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols Ex~ Harry A Franklin,Sotheby's

Fine Luba Zela Mboko Divination Oracle, African Art

Rare Old Igbo Okoroshi Ojo Mask, Ex Merton Simpson

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Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols Ex~ Harry A Franklin,Sotheby's: This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings

0001: Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols Ex~ Harry A Franklin,Sotheby'sEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Fine Luba Zela Mboko Divination Oracle, African Art: This is a exceedingly rare and very finely carved wood sculpture of a Mboko or bowl bearer from the Luba or Zela peoples of Congo, central Africa.This magic sculpture was designed to forecast future

0002: Fine Luba Zela Mboko Divination Oracle, African ArtEst. $2,000-$4,000

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Rare Old Igbo Okoroshi Ojo Mask, Ex Merton Simpson: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Igbo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A powerful and dramatic Okoroshi Ojo mask from the Igbo of Nigeria. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies

0003: Rare Old Igbo Okoroshi Ojo Mask, Ex Merton SimpsonEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Yoruba Opon Igede Ifa Divination bowl Ex Harry Franklin: This is a very rare and fascinating old Yoruba Opon Igede Ifa Divination bowl with fitted lid of circular form, weathered brown patina and decorated with the faces of Eshu, the Yoruba "Trickster

0004: Yoruba Opon Igede Ifa Divination bowl Ex Harry FranklinEst. $2,000-$3,000

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$A Rare Old Field Used Baule mask, Ex Gansler Collection: This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, accented with kaolin clay pigment, raised facial scars and elaborate coiffure. The mask is a classic \"Gba gba\"$

0005: A Rare Old Field Used Baule mask, Ex Gansler CollectionEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Old Baule Portrait Mask, African Mask Ex Gansler: This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden mask with precise incised linear designs, raised facial scars and elaborate coiffure. Note the well handled surface patina and signs of wear and

0006: Old Baule Portrait Mask, African Mask Ex GanslerEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Old Baule / Akan Mmoatia Spirit of Herbalist / Medicine: a very rare and fascinating ritual idol from the Ashanti or Baule / Akan peoples of Ghana. A very scarce image of a Mmoatia (singular, aboatia) which are forest dwellers known to the Akan or Ashanti

0007: Old Baule / Akan Mmoatia Spirit of Herbalist / MedicineEst. $800-$1,500

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Old Luena Female Ancestor sculpture Gansler Collection: This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor with heavy reddish mineral pigment patina and a most interesting "hidden" area of sap/tar and inset beads and

0008: Old Luena Female Ancestor sculpture Gansler CollectionEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African Art: a rare old Mangbetu peoples Pipe Bowl or Stove from the Congo, central Africa.Carved wood sculpture with energetic pose and face, incised facial designs, swept up coiffure and lovely golden honey

0009: Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Dramatic Old Dan Kran African Mask, African Art: Very fine and quite interesting wooden mask from the Kran (Dan) peoples of Cote D'Ivoire / Liberia, west Africa. A Very Impressive Old Carved wooden mask with an elaborate and exaggerated face and

0010: Dramatic Old Dan Kran African Mask, African ArtEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Dan Guere African Mask ~ Ex Gansler Collection: This is a rare old and field used carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, accented with kaolin clay pigment, and bold facial stylings. note the inset metal teeth, textile remains around edges

0011: Dan Guere African Mask ~ Ex Gansler CollectionEst. $800-$1,500

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A Rare Nuna Mask with Chameleon Lizard: A Very unusual carved wooden mask from the Nuna peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. This mask features a wonderful image of a Chameleon lizard crawling down the front of a very energetic face mask,

0012: A Rare Nuna Mask with Chameleon LizardEst. $800-$1,500

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A Finely carved Old Chokwe African Mask: Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, incised tribal "scars" and large rounded ears. The style of this mask is a bit unusual for Chokwe, though is clearly a fascinating and well handled

0013: A Finely carved Old Chokwe African MaskEst. $500-$800

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Old Dogon Nommo Ancestor Sculpture Holding Serpent: This is a very rare and quite large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor holding one hand to the heavens

0014: Old Dogon Nommo Ancestor Sculpture Holding SerpentEst. $800-$1,500

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Old Dogon Seated Female Ancestor , African Art: This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, with incised coiffure facial

0015: Old Dogon Seated Female Ancestor , African ArtEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

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Large Dogon Ritual Idol, African Tribal Art: large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized

0016: Large Dogon Ritual Idol, African Tribal ArtEst. $800-$1,500

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Old Dogon Maternity Sculpture, Mother & Child: This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, shown in a

0017: Old Dogon Maternity Sculpture, Mother & ChildEst. $500-$800Lot Passed

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Tall Dogon female Ancestor with Graceful Arms: This is a very rare and quite large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall female ancestor with elongated and

0018: Tall Dogon female Ancestor with Graceful ArmsEst. $800-$1,500

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Vintage Dogon Nommo Sculpture, African Art: This is a vintage wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a female ancestor holding her hands to the heavens in a prayer for rain

0019: Vintage Dogon Nommo Sculpture, African ArtEst. $500-$800

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Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African Art: This is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized faces and form, exaggerated facial features, large

0020: Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African ArtEst. $250-$500

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Old Lobi Bateba This with Long Arms, African Art: This is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood with highly stylized face and form, classic facial features, extra elongated

0021: Old Lobi Bateba This with Long Arms, African ArtEst. $250-$500Lot Passed

Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol wearing Cap: This is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized face and form, Colon like facial features, large safari

0022: Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol wearing CapEst. $250-$500Lot Passed

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Haunting and Rare Boki Skin Covered Headdress: This is a very rare old and field used carved wooden Headdress of a spirit with its tongue out, covered in a red dyed animal skin and woven vegetable matter basketry cap on bottom. The red color

0023: Haunting and Rare Boki Skin Covered HeaddressEst. $1,000-$1,500

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A Fine Ogoni Karikpo Antelope Headdress, African Art: This is a very nice and quite large older example of a Antelope headdress from carved wood, encrusted dark reddish-brown patina, open almond-shaped eyes, crowned by pointed striated horns.antelope

0024: A Fine Ogoni Karikpo Antelope Headdress, African ArtEst. $600-$900

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