October Auctions: Day 1 2021-10-07 Auction - 492 Price Results - DuMouchelles in MI - Page 4
JAPANESE WOOD SHIBAYAMA DISPLAY CABINETCARVED WOOD SCULPTURE, HINDU GODDESS, KALIPOLYPHON MUSIC BOX AND BASE, COIN OPERATED
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Detroit, MI, United States
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October Auctions: Day 1

DuMouchelles

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DuMouchelles’ October 7th sale includes fine pieces from the notable estates of Dr. Ali Esfahani and Dr. John Willard Spellman, PhD, and others from Metro Detroit and the continental United States. Dr. Spellman retired as Head of the Department of Asian Studies, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is considered one of the world's foremost scholars on Asian Studies and a cultural expert on the political history of India. In 2013, Dr. Spellman was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for his human rights, civil liberties, and volunteer work. His collection of important Indian pieces (lots 54-70) most notably include a fabulous 18th century Kerala oil lamp (lot 54) and wood carving of Hindu goddess Kali (lot 61). The sale features a collection of working antique music boxes (lots 3-7), private estate rugs from Dr. Ali Esfahani (lots 19-26), Russian icons (lots 124-130, 425-431), antique firearms (lots 322-331), sterling silver (lots 44-50, 297-321), African tribal pieces (lots 72-95), fine art paintings and prints (lots 131-169), and much more. Be sure to check out the second day of our October auctions, hosted October 7th, 2021.
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ABORIGINAL CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF A LIZARD: ABORIGINAL CARVED WOOD AND PIGMENT SCULPTURE OF A LIZARD, 20TH C., H 5", L 23" Hand-carved wood with natural pigment. Depiction of a spike backed lizard.
100074: ABORIGINAL CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF A LIZARDEst. $150-$250
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HELMET MASK: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HELMET MASK, C 1900, H 13" W 9.5" Heavily beaded, fur, copper, cowrie shells. Prominent dome forehead. Provenance: the Estate of G. Mennen Williams, five-time governor of
100077: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HELMET MASKEst. $300-$600
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SIERA LEONE RAFFIA BEAD & HEADPIECE MASK: SIERA LEONE RAFFIA BEAD & HEADPIECE MASK C 1900 H 17" W 8" Slit eyes, woven back panel. Provenance: the Estate of G. Mennen Williams, five-time governor of Michigan. Governor Williams also served
100078: SIERA LEONE RAFFIA BEAD & HEADPIECE MASKEst. $300-$500
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HORNED AFRICAN BAULE TRIBE CARVED WOOD MASK: HORNED AFRICAN BAULE TRIBE CARVED WOOD MASK H 26" W 10" Warrior's mask. Extending horns, bird crest, slit eyes, "alligator" mouth. Ivory Coast. From an Ann Arbor collector.
100079: HORNED AFRICAN BAULE TRIBE CARVED WOOD MASKEst. $300-$500
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MASK, H 14" W 8" LADY: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MASK, H 14" W 8" LADY Cowrie shells, raffia headpiece, woven material. From the Estate of G. Mennen Williams, five-time governor of Michigan. He served under Kennedy and Johnson
100080: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MASK, H 14" W 8" LADYEst. $300-$500
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IVORY COAST OVAL WOOD MASK H 15" W 8": IVORY COAST OVAL WOOD MASK H 15" W 8" Slit eyes and mouth. Patinated headpiece. Carved from a single wood specimen. From an Ann Arbor collector.
100082: IVORY COAST OVAL WOOD MASK H 15" W 8"Est. $100-$300
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IVORY COAST DAN CARVED WOOD MASK H 14" W 8": IVORY COAST DAN CARVED WOOD MASK H 14" W 8" Slit eyes, round open mouth
100083: IVORY COAST DAN CARVED WOOD MASK H 14" W 8"Est. $100-$300
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HEADS ON WOOL WINDER L 11": AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HEADS ON WOOL WINDER L 11" Four carved wood male and female heads at either end of spiral thread winder. Jack Faxon estate.
100085: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HEADS ON WOOL WINDER L 11"Est. $100-$200
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE H 16" W 5": AFRICAN CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE H 16" W 5" Purchased from the estate of G. Mennen Williams, five-time governor of Michigan and Secretary of State for African affairs.
100087: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE H 16" W 5"Est. $100-$200
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AFRICAN YORUBA AFRICAN, YORUBA DIVINATION BOWL: AFRICAN YORUBA AFRICAN, YORUBA DIVINATION BOWL 20TH C. H 18" D 10" Central large carved warrior with spear riding a burro surrounded by five attendants. Offering dish has loose cover with effigy.
100088: AFRICAN YORUBA AFRICAN, YORUBA DIVINATION BOWLEst. $200-$300
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NIGERIAN BRONZE PLAQUE OBA OF BENIN: NIGERIAN BRONZE PLAQUE OBA OF BENIN WITH ATTENDANTS LATE 20TH C. H 13.5" W 15" Copper and bronze alloy after the 16th c. originals. Depicting a mounted Oba flanked by attendants. Having a green
100089: NIGERIAN BRONZE PLAQUE OBA OF BENINEst. $300-$500
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BENIN BRONZE WALL PLAQUE OBA OF BENIN: BENIN BRONZE WALL PLAQUE H 21" W 17" OBA OF BENIN WITH ATTENDANTS Copper and bronze alloy after the 16th c. originals. Mounted on black patinated wood. Provenance: an Ann Arbor, MI private
100090: BENIN BRONZE WALL PLAQUE OBA OF BENINEst. $300-$500
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GREATER KUDU SKULL WITH HORNS: GREATER KUDU SKULL WITH HORNS, MAXILLA & MANDIBLE LABEL H 40" Maxilla & Mandible specializes in the acquisition, documentation, preparation, and exhibition of dinosaurs and other fossils for
100091: GREATER KUDU SKULL WITH HORNSEst. $500-$800
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HARTBEEST SKULL H 20" W 14": HARTBEEST SKULL H 20" W 14" "Maxilla & Mandible" label.
100092: HARTBEEST SKULL H 20" W 14"Est. $200-$400
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CAMEROON, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURES, 20TH C.: CAMEROON, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURES, 20TH C., SIX PIECES, H 43"-45" Six carved wood figures ranging in size from 43" tall to 45". One figure of a mother and child. The other figures are seated
100093: CAMEROON, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURES, 20TH C.Est. $250-$500
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BULL'S HORN MOUNTED TO AN ACRYLIC BASE: BULL'S HORN MOUNTED TO AN ACRYLIC BASE, H 23.5", W 5.5" An ornamental bull's horn. Base measures H 2" x W 5.5" square. From the collection of Dr. and Lila Esfahani, Grand Blanc, MI.
100094: BULL'S HORN MOUNTED TO AN ACRYLIC BASEEst. $100-$200