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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Collector Quality African & Ethnographic Arts

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Over 100 Collector Quality to Museum Grade African Masks and Sculptures, as well as other quality Ethnographic arts & Antiques from around the world.

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Fine Old Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress: A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under

0025: Fine Old Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope HeaddressEst. $600-$900

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Old Chokwe Makishi Ancestral Spirit African Mask: A Rare Old Tchokwe mask known as "Makishi" which represents " chisaluke " an ancestral male spirit which is danced during the " mukanda ", which is the male initiation ceremony. Made from resin, clay

0026: Old Chokwe Makishi Ancestral Spirit African MaskEst. $800-$1,500

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A Fine & Elegant Dan African Mask: Very fine and quite interesting wooden mask from the Dan peoples of Cote D'Ivoire west Africa.A Carved wooden mask with a highly stylized form and wonderfully exaggerated facial features. The Mask

0027: A Fine & Elegant Dan African MaskEst. $500-$800

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A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: This is a rare authentic old and field used example of an Ibeji Twin Idol. Carved wood, incised tribal scars, indigo accented coiffure, areas of reddish mineral pigment and areas or decay that

0028: A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $400-$600

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Extremely Rare Old Fon Female Bochio Idol: This is a very rare old field used carved wooden sculpture known as a "Bochio" , an effigy of a Female Spirit Idol with human hair on the head and genitals, with varied and layered surface patina,

0029: Extremely Rare Old Fon Female Bochio IdolEst. $1,500-$2,500

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$PUBLISHED: Old We Peoples (Dan) African Mask: Very fine and quite interesting wooden mask from the We (Dan) peoples of Cote D\'Ivoire west Africa. *PUBLISHED: Arts premiers de Côte d\'Ivoire: Collections privées by Apollinaire Ocrisse, with$

0030: PUBLISHED: Old We Peoples (Dan) African MaskEst. $2,500-$3,000

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A Beautiful Old Bamana Hyena African mask: This is a very fine old "Hyena" zoomorphic mask with wonderfully exaggerated facial features, from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The well worn smooth patina along with overall style and form make

0031: A Beautiful Old Bamana Hyena African maskEst. $500-$800

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Rare Old Idoma Ichahoho mask, with Field Use: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. This is a very old and authentic dance mask and quite a rare find, from the Igbo / Idoma hinterland, a

0032: Rare Old Idoma Ichahoho mask, with Field UseEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Rare Old Dan Feast Ladle / Food Dish with Mask face: I am proud to offer for your consideration a rare and spectacular old ceremonial ladle, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") From The Dan peoples,

0033: Rare Old Dan Feast Ladle / Food Dish with Mask faceEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

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A Very Rare Bena Lulua Mask, Ex Leonard Kahan: A Very Rare and desirable Bena Lulua face mask, Ex. Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY, Ny and also Ex~ McConnell Collection, VA and CA.This is a beautiful and rare initiation mask with intricate painted

0034: A Very Rare Bena Lulua Mask, Ex Leonard KahanEst. $2,000-$3,000

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A Fine Old Mumuye Healing Fetish Ex Robert Banks Coll.: A Very fine and rare "lagalagana" Healing fetish with highly stylized form and features. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Ex Robert banks Collection, Maryland, USA.The sculpture measures 22 inches

0035: A Fine Old Mumuye Healing Fetish Ex Robert Banks Coll.Est. $1,000-$2,000

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A Very Fine Old Lawalwa African mask: Carved wooden face mask with large angular nose, broad forehead and geometric face, with well handled surface patina. Lawalwa peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 9 inches ( 21 inches

0036: A Very Fine Old Lawalwa African maskEst. $800-$1,500

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Handsome Male Ibeji Twin Idol, African Art: This is a rare field used Male Ibeji Twin Idol. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings protected by

0037: Handsome Male Ibeji Twin Idol, African ArtEst. $600-$900

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Old Field Used Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols, African Art: 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

0038: Old Field Used Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols, African ArtEst. $500-$800Lot Passed

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Old Dogon Female Staff Top figure , African Art: This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a hard dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, and appears to be a staff

0039: Old Dogon Female Staff Top figure , African ArtEst. $200-$400

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A Dan African Mask, African Art: A Carved wooden Dan peoples dance mask with wide open eyes, well handled and well weathered surface patina and two textiles for tying the mask to the dancers face. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West

0040: A Dan African Mask, African ArtEst. $750-$1,000Lot Passed

A Fine Dan feast Ladle, African Art: known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") From The Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.This is a classic example. Most likely it was commissioned and owned

0042: A Fine Dan feast Ladle, African ArtEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

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Old Idoma Head Crest, African Art Ex Gansler Collection: A Very fine Old and well used Dance crest with a proud ancestor head and stylized dread like coiffure. The headdress has an old rattan basketry weaving on the bottom with remnants of green paint.

0043: Old Idoma Head Crest, African Art Ex Gansler CollectionEst. $1,000-$2,000

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A Fine Baule male Sculpture Ex Banks Collection: A Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on

0044: A Fine Baule male Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionEst. $800-$1,500

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Ancient Ibibio Oron Ekpu Ancestor Ex Wyman Collection: A Very rare old eroded "Ekpu" Ancestor figure from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria. Such idols were carved when a deceased member of the tribe was elevated to "Ancestor" status, and was cared for and

0045: Ancient Ibibio Oron Ekpu Ancestor Ex Wyman CollectionEst. $800-$1,500

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Chokwe Stool Ex Woelffer Bourgeois Authentication Paper: A very fine and elegant carved wooden stool with central female ancestor surrounded by several villages scenes, including a Child Birth, two figures carrying a small child, a female lovingly

0046: Chokwe Stool Ex Woelffer Bourgeois Authentication PaperEst. $1,000-$3,000

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A Fine Dan Chair, African Form, African Art: A Lovely old hand crafted wooden chair with incised linear designs, and stylized legs. The chair is quite a small example, a traditional Dan style chair that mimics the european chairs encountered

0047: A Fine Dan Chair, African Form, African ArtEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

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Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg Collection: This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope

0048: Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg CollectionEst. $1,500-$2,500

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A Very Rare Mbole Ofika Hanged Man, Ex De Zwaan: A Very rare and fascinating old example of the Mbole sculpture known as "Ofika" , the sculpture seems to be standing on his tip toes, a posture associated with public hangings. Tribunals and

0050: A Very Rare Mbole Ofika Hanged Man, Ex De ZwaanEst. $1,500-$2,500

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