Tribal Collections: SELECT 2021-10-14 Auction - 350 Price Results - Millea Bros Ltd in NJ - Page 12
Senufo Peoples, large bird, ex-Parke-BernetPeter Beard, photograph, stampedLarge Navajo Third Phase chief's blanket
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Tribal Collections: SELECT

Millea Bros Ltd

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Millea Bros 2-day Fall Tribal Collections auction features over 700 lots of antique and vintage artifacts from around the world, sourced from five distinguished collections. Our Day 1 Select sale features a curated selection of objects of distinguished provenance including  works  deaccessioned from the Newark Museum. Highlights include heddle pulleys from the Collection of Helena Rubenstien, important 19th c. African masks from the Collection of Michel Anstett, Oceanic Art including large fernwood figures and an important antique Aboriginal Chief’s hat, museum-exhibited currencies and ancient African pottery from the Estate of Dr. Philip Gould,  a group of early 20th c. Native American weavings, and contemporary African documentary photography by Peter Beard, Tim Freccia, Phil Borges and others. The Day 2 Discovery Auction offers a wide ranging assortment of mostly African artifiacts, including wooden objects, metal currencies and textiles, offered in group lots with low estimates and opening prices.
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Balimeke Peoples, carved wood stool: Balimeke Peoples, carved wood stool, Cameroon, the round seat over openwork base, 15"h x 13"dia Provenance: The Collection of Lawrence Saphire, NJ
1265: Balimeke Peoples, carved wood stoolEst. $500-$700
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Djenne Culture, (5) terracotta vessels: Djenne Culture, (5) terracotta vessels, Likely 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, including a shallow bowl, a vase with short neck and flaring rim, and (3) small teardrop containers with rounded bottoms, 11"dia
1266: Djenne Culture, (5) terracotta vesselsEst. $500-$700
Moba Peoples, (12) Yendu Tchitchiri: Moba Peoples, (12) Yendu Tchitchiri, Togo, forged iron, each in the shape of a standing figure, each approx. 8.5"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature:
1267: Moba Peoples, (12) Yendu TchitchiriEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
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Katsina Culture, (2) terracotta heads: Katsina Culture, (2) terracotta heads, Possibly 200 BCE-100 CE, modern Nigeria, each on custom stand, 12"h (largest), 8"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC
1268: Katsina Culture, (2) terracotta headsEst. $600-$800
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Bura-Asinda Culture, (4) terracotta heads: Bura-Asinda Culture, (4) terracotta heads, Possibly 3rd-13th c. CE, Niger Region, (2) cylindrical heads with raised features on flaring bases, (2) fragmentary heads on custom stands, 12"h (largest),
1269: Bura-Asinda Culture, (4) terracotta headsEst. $500-$700
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Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena Rubinstein: Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena Rubinstein, Ivory Coast, carved wood, the pulley surmounted by a Janus-headed figure carved with geometric designs, mounted on black wood stand, 7.25"h
1270: Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena RubinsteinEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Nok Culture, terracotta head: Nok Culture, terracotta head, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, modeled with triangular eyes, mustache and beard, coiffure, mounted to custom stand, 9"h (head) Provenance: Estate of
1271: Nok Culture, terracotta headEst. $500-$700
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Kirdi Peoples, iron cache-sexe and necklaces: Kirdi Peoples, iron cache-sexe and necklaces, Cameroon, the 3 loincloths each with thirteen rectangular metal elements and chain suspended from leather strap, the 3 necklaces with metal spikes and
1272: Kirdi Peoples, iron cache-sexe and necklacesEst. $400-$600
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Dogon Peoples, granary shutter, ex-museum: Dogon Peoples, granary shutter, ex-museum, Mali, carved wood and metal fasteners, mounted to wood display board, museum accession number on bottom edge, 24.5"h x 18"w (shutter), 30"h x21"w (board)
1273: Dogon Peoples, granary shutter, ex-museumEst. $300-$500
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(4) Ban Chiang style earthenware jars: (4) Ban Chiang style earthenware jars, Possibly 5th-3rd c. BCE, red terracotta, each footed, in baluster form with wide flaring rim, two with striped decoration, 8"h x 6.5"w (largest), 5"h x 5.5"w
1274: (4) Ban Chiang style earthenware jarsEst. $400-$600
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Bobo Peoples, mask with superstructure: Bobo Peoples, mask with superstructure, Burkina Faso, polychrome painted carved wood, the mask with typical Bobo facial features and geometric patterns, supporting a standing female figure with bird
1275: Bobo Peoples, mask with superstructureEst. $600-$800
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Nok Culture, (2) terracotta figures: Nok Culture, (2) terracotta figures, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, hand-modeled with incised features, coiffure, wearing neck bands and skirt, one in kneeling pose, one mounted to custom
1276: Nok Culture, (2) terracotta figuresEst. $800-$1,200
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Kirdi Peoples, (12) Manilla currencies: Kirdi Peoples, (12) Manilla currencies, Cameroon, forged iron, in the form of double scrolls, in various sizes, 8"w (largest), 1.5"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip
1277: Kirdi Peoples, (12) Manilla currenciesEst. $400-$600
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Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads: Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, hand-modeled with incised features, coiffure, each mounted to custom stand, each approx. 8"h (head) Provenance: Estate of
1279: Nok Culture, (2) terracotta headsEst. $500-$700
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African Peoples, (13) iron figures: African Peoples, (13) iron figures, Burkina Faso, wrought iron human and zoomorphic examples, from Lobi, Gurunsi, and Mossi peoples, 9"h (largest), 4"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished
1280: African Peoples, (13) iron figuresEst. $400-$600
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Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze anklets: Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze anklets, Burkina Faso, the cast oval rings issuing rooster head and handle, cast with raised geometric decoration, each approx. 9"l to 12"l Provenance: Estate of
1282: Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze ankletsEst. $300-$500
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Vanuatu fernwood ancestor figure, ex-Parke-Bernet: Vanuatu fernwood ancestor figure, ex-Parke-Bernet, Likely early 20th c., Oceania, Vanuatu, grade-symbol figure with slender features, hands held to stomach, bent legs, angular features, with traces
1283: Vanuatu fernwood ancestor figure, ex-Parke-BernetEst. $800-$1,200
Sokoto Culture, (2) terracotta busts: Sokoto Culture, (2) terracotta busts, Possibly 500 BCE- 200CE, Nigeria, with deeply incised facial features, one with arms crossed, wearing a collar, on custom stand, 12"h (larger), 9"h (smaller)
1285: Sokoto Culture, (2) terracotta bustsEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
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West African Peoples, (9) metalware bracelets: West African Peoples, (9) metalware bracelets, Including Lobi and Gurunsi, bronze, brass, wrought iron, some with human or animal figurations, some twisted, some cast with geometric patterns, all on
1286: West African Peoples, (9) metalware braceletsEst. $500-$700
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Vanuatu fernwood ridge pole, ex-Parke-Bernet: Vanuatu fernwood ridge pole, ex-Parke-Bernet, Likely early 20th c., Oceania, Vanuatu, with large mouth, sunken cheeks, globular eyes, and ridge perimeter, the back carved with lizard tutelary spirt
1287: Vanuatu fernwood ridge pole, ex-Parke-BernetEst. $700-$1,000
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Nok Culture, (3) terracotta heads: Nok Culture, (3) terracotta heads, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, hand-modeled with incised features, (2) human, (1) zoomorphic, all mounted to custom stand, 9"h (largest), 4"(smallest)
1288: Nok Culture, (3) terracotta headsEst. $500-$900