African, Oceanic & Indonesian Tribal Arts #53

A Fine Dayak Dance Shield with Ornate Designs.

Published :Rare Mbole / Jonga Hut Mask ,Robert Rienhold

A Very Old Batak House Panel with Singha Lion

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African, Oceanic & Indonesian Tribal Arts #53

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A Selection of African, Oceanic and Indonesian Masks & Sculptures , many with important provenance and traditional use.

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A Very Fine Old Ogoni Bronze Female figure: A Fine Old Ogoni Kneeling female Initiate or cult devotee.Created using the lost wax method, this is a finely cast young female initiate into a secret society is shown kneeling, her arms held back to

0025: A Very Fine Old Ogoni Bronze Female figureEst. $300-$500

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A Powerful Ligbe African Mask: A carved wooden face mask with dramatic overall style, tall sharp angled horns and strong facial features. Lige peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 17 inches tall. There is an

0026: A Powerful Ligbe African MaskEst. $500-$800

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Ancient Senufo Avian Sculpture from a Staff: A very old carved wooden avian image with in set metal eyes, most likely it was originally part of a "sejen" avaian staff. The sculpture is very weathered and old and measures 5 inches tall x 2

0027: Ancient Senufo Avian Sculpture from a StaffEst. $300-$500

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Enormous Bamana Antelope mask with Field Use: This is a very large and impressive carved wooden mask with tall painted arching horns and brass embellishments. The mask represents "Daje" or a wild antelope which has been painted and adorned with

0028: Enormous Bamana Antelope mask with Field UseEst. $500-$1,000

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A Kulongo Bronze talisman: A finely cast bronze ancestral image with a well handled surface patina. Kulongo peoples or related ethnic group Lagoons / Ivory Coast, West Africa. The bronze measures 4 inches tall x 1 inch wide.

0029: A Kulongo Bronze talismanEst. $200-$300

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Old Dayak Mask with articulated Jaw, Indonesian Tribal: A wonderfully stylized old Dance mask with large bulbous nose, wide ears and a large toothy retractable jaw representing a powerful forest spirit. This mask shows plenty of wear and field use. *

0030: Old Dayak Mask with articulated Jaw, Indonesian TribalEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Old Ashanti Bronze Kuduo Vessel ~Allan Stone Collection: This is a very fine Old Bronze Kuduo container from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana, Africa. Cast bronze with a detailed scene on the lid of a Giant scorpion and several warriors. Ornate, cast brass

0031: Old Ashanti Bronze Kuduo Vessel ~Allan Stone CollectionEst. $300-$600

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A Very Old Dogon Shrine Idol with encrusted surface: A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base

0032: A Very Old Dogon Shrine Idol with encrusted surfaceEst. $800-$1,500

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Field used Old Bamana Antelope Marionette Puppet Mask: A carved wooden marionette/ mask of a Antelope with long arched back spiral horns, and long snout with articulated lower jaw. The mask was painted yellow with black and red accents , and the remains

0033: Field used Old Bamana Antelope Marionette Puppet MaskEst. $300-$500

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A Rare Old Tana Torajah Tomb Door, Indonesia: A rare late 19th century Shrine Door from the Tana Torajah peoples of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.Traditionally such doors were once used to protect large shrines or even tombs that were carved into

0034: A Rare Old Tana Torajah Tomb Door, IndonesiaEst. $800-$1,500

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Huge Bamana Horseman Marionette sculpture: A very finely crafted Horse and Rider effigy of "Biton Coulibaly" The pre-colonial founder of the Segou empire. The carved wooden horse and rider are decorated in various textiles and brightly

0035: Huge Bamana Horseman Marionette sculptureEst. $500-$800

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Rare Old Bamana Bronze mask Ex Allen Davis Collection.: A cast bronze Mask from West Africa, Mali,and the Malinke or Bamana peoples. With an elongated, ovoid face, downcast, narrow eyes, a long nose, and a small, projecting mouth. Two rounded ears

0036: Rare Old Bamana Bronze mask Ex Allen Davis Collection.Est. $300-$500

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Ancient Dogon Shrine Idol, African Art: A very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example

0037: Ancient Dogon Shrine Idol, African ArtEst. $800-$1,500

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A Fine Dan African Mask, African Art: A finely carved wooden face mask with round open eyes and a dark glossy surface patina. The mask has a well handled surface patina and signs of field use. The mask measures 9.25 x 5.5 inches. A

0038: A Fine Dan African Mask, African ArtEst. $300-$500

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Rare Ancient Bura Stone African Stele: This is a very rare relic from Southwest Niger, Western Africa. This stone was carved by the Bura Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 13th centuries CE. A anthropomorphic head atop a stone torso with a

0039: Rare Ancient Bura Stone African SteleEst. $300-$500

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A Rare Dayak Dragon or Aso Ironwood sculpture: A Dark, dense wooden sculpture of a Aso or Dragon with stylized "vine" like hands and fangs. Acquired in Indonesia. Dayak peoples, Borneo / Kalimantan Indonesia. The figure has good age and measures

0040: A Rare Dayak Dragon or Aso Ironwood sculptureEst. $500-$800

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A Very Old Dogon Kibsi Idol, Old Italian Collection: A very old and rare "Kibsi" ancestral sculpture found only on the Yatenga plains in Burkina faso. This is a rare substyle of Dogon tribal arts, a primitive,traditional form with weathered and

0041: A Very Old Dogon Kibsi Idol, Old Italian CollectionEst. $300-$500

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A Lega Bwami Society Dance mask, African Art: A Carved wooden face mask with painted spots around a black and white division of the mask sides, likely a representation of the divide between the world of the living and the spirit world. The mask

0042: A Lega Bwami Society Dance mask, African ArtEst. $300-$500

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Rare Old Adan / Ewe Shrine Idol, African Art.: A carved wooden male effigy with a striking face covered in offerings and with a sweating patina. The idols right arm has been worn away. Adan or Ewe peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Idol measures 10.25

0043: Rare Old Adan / Ewe Shrine Idol, African Art.Est. $200-$300

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Published :Rare Mbole / Jonga Hut Mask ,Robert Rienhold: This is a large and impressive Old and rare Mbole or Jonga Hut mask, featuring a mask face on large panel with red,black and white kaolin clay pigments and obvious weathering and decay on the back of

0044: Published :Rare Mbole / Jonga Hut Mask ,Robert RienholdEst. $800-$1,500

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Museum Exhibited Old Bozo Dance mask: A very old and interesting carved wooden mask used in the Sogo Bo Dance performances along side of puppets and marionette masks. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 6.5 inches. A

0045: Museum Exhibited Old Bozo Dance maskEst. $300-$500

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Old Ogoni Bronze Couple sculptures, African Art: A very old mated set of Male and female figures in Bronze. The male stands 5.5 inches tall and is shown holding a twisting serpent and a staff, the female measures 5.25 inches tall and is adorned

0046: Old Ogoni Bronze Couple sculptures, African ArtEst. $200-$300

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Rare 19th Century Dayak Rattan Splitter with Aso Dragon: This is a very rare 19th century or early 20th century Rattan splitter for making baskets , the tribe would insert sharpned metal blades into the top of the block, and then run their rattan reeds

0047: Rare 19th Century Dayak Rattan Splitter with Aso DragonEst. $400-$600

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Ancient Dogon Miniature Ancestor figure: A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example. The

0048: Ancient Dogon Miniature Ancestor figureEst. $300-$500

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