Collector Quality African Art 2024-08-03 Auction - 120 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
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A Bakongo Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp GalleryYoruba Edan Ogboni Bronze Ritual Cult SymbolsA Fon Royal Lion Ex Ernest Becker Collection
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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Collector Quality African Art

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

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A Selection of African Masks, sculptures, weapons and utilitarian objects. All lots have a $50.00 starting bid with no hidden reserves. Many lots have important collector provenance, see description for details.
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A Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Endicott Collection: A carved wooden shrine idol in classic form, open cavity in the navel for offerings , traditionally fetish materials such as fur and hide would be inserted into the abdomen. This sculpture was the
0001: A Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Endicott CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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Mama or Katana Dance Crest / Mask Ex Kahan Gallery: A very fine old carved wooden helmet or dance crest mask with precise incised linear designs, raised open work central crest and two tall horns, all adorned with abrus seeds and carved designs, a
0002: Mama or Katana Dance Crest / Mask Ex Kahan GalleryEst. $500-$5,000
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Yoruba Edan Ogboni Bronze Ritual Cult Symbols: A large pair of Bronze Edan Ogboni traditionally used by Ogboni Cult members as a Symbol of Membership and is also believed to be the God Edan in physical form. When a new member joins the Cult, he
0003: Yoruba Edan Ogboni Bronze Ritual Cult SymbolsEst. $500-$5,000
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A Luba Owl Mask Ex Warkow Collection: A carved wooden avian effigy mask with large round eyes, stylized own horns and beak and incised linear designs. A Kifwebe society mask that was danced in ceremonies that often were related to
0004: A Luba Owl Mask Ex Warkow CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Bakongo Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery: A very finely carved wooden female effigy with small child in her lap. Carved in Classic fashion with tall crested cap like coiffure, raised tribal scar designs, shown seated cross legged on small,
0005: A Bakongo Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp GalleryEst. $500-$5,000
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A Bete Male Sculpture From Old Missionary Collection: A rare carved wooden male effigy with finely carved facial features, a smiling expression with closed eyes, hands in an outward gesture, protruding navel with scar designs, movable arms and a well
0006: A Bete Male Sculpture From Old Missionary CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Fine Lulua Maternity Ex Sotheby's London 1986: This is a lovely carved wooden effigy of a Mother and child or a maternity sculpture with finely carved and incised designs and well handled surface patina. The sculpture measures 17.5 inches tall.
0007: A Fine Lulua Maternity Ex Sotheby's London 1986Est. $500-$5,000
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A Fine Bassa Mask Ex Levitt Collection: A very finely carved wooden dance mask with classic sharp facial features, incised linear designs along the bridge of the nose, traditional carved coiffure, pursed lips and a deep well handled
0008: A Fine Bassa Mask Ex Levitt CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Kuba Pwoom Itok Mask Ex Dr Endicott Collection: A finely carved wooden dance mask that may have represented a wise older man at boys’ initiation ceremonies. The characteristic cone shape of the eyes, whose centers are cones surrounded by holes,
0009: A Kuba Pwoom Itok Mask Ex Dr Endicott CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Bakongo Flywhisk Handle Ex J. Camp Gallery: A Finely carved wooden handle featuring a seated female ancestor, with incised linear designs and a deep well handled honey colored surface patina. The remains of an animal tail are still present on
0010: A Bakongo Flywhisk Handle Ex J. Camp GalleryEst. $500-$5,000
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Old Idoma Mask with Avian Finials Ex Berg En Dal Museum: This is a very old and interesting wooden helmet style mask with raised and incised coffire and scar designs, along with two long beaked avian finials, encrusted surface and signs of field use. The
0011: Old Idoma Mask with Avian Finials Ex Berg En Dal MuseumEst. $500-$5,000
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A Mende Female Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection: Early 20th century carved wooden female effigy with classic treatment to the face and coiffure, ringed neck showing prosperity and a black painted surface, adorned with textile skirt. Mende peoples,
0012: A Mende Female Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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Ancient Baule Mask Ex Eugene Netzer Collection: A very old and weathered Baule Ceremonial Mask with classic facial features, stylized coiffure, raised scar designs, and signs of field use over generations. The mask measures 16 inches tall, 19.5
0013: Ancient Baule Mask Ex Eugene Netzer CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Baule Female Effigy Ex Dannenberg Collection: A carved wooden female sculpture in classic form with hands to the abdomen, slightly bent legs, a finely crafted coiffure, raised scar designs on face, neck and torso, and a well handled and worn
0014: A Baule Female Effigy Ex Dannenberg CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Fine Akan Female Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery: An elegant carved wooden female effigy with a highly stylized face and form, tall animal like horns on flattened face with abstract torso and bent legs, embellished with glass beads. Ashanti / Akan
0015: A Fine Akan Female Sculpture Ex J. Camp GalleryEst. $500-$5,000
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A Fine Baule Mask Ex Dannenberg Collection: A finely carved wooden male dance mask with wonderful treatment to the coiffure, raised scar designs and long braided beard, giving the mask an almost egyptian aesthetic. The mask measures 14.5
0016: A Fine Baule Mask Ex Dannenberg CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Dan African Mask Ex J.camp Gallery: A carved wooden ceremonial mask with realistic facial style and openwork eyes, and embellished with elaborate woven grass headdress attachment, raffia grass beard. The mask itself measures 10 inches,
0017: A Dan African Mask Ex J.camp GalleryEst. $500-$5,000
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A Fine Guro Heddle Pulley Ex Endicott Collection: A Lovely well carved weaving loom heddle pulley with elegant ancestor face on top and incised linear designs. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Pulley measures 10.75 inches on its wooden
0018: A Fine Guro Heddle Pulley Ex Endicott CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Senufo Heddle Pulley Ex Endicott Collection: A very old and well used weaving loom heddle pulley with avian finial and a deep well handled surface suggesting generations of field use. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Pulley has
0019: A Senufo Heddle Pulley Ex Endicott CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Dan Kran Mask Field Collected 1958 -1962: A Very fine old carved wooden ceremonial mask with highly stylized facial features, large open work eyes, domed forehead with linear designs, flared cheeks and pointed nose and chin. Dan Kran ethnic
0020: A Dan Kran Mask Field Collected 1958 -1962Est. $500-$5,000
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A Guro Mask Ex Kahan Gallery: A Charming carved wood and painted Dance mask featuring a stylized ancestor head atop a face mask. The mask has raised scar designs and was embellished with a reddish mineral pigment. Guro peoples,
0021: A Guro Mask Ex Kahan GalleryEst. $500-$5,000
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A Senufo Female Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection: A finely carved wooden female effigy with classic form and facial style, delicate scar designs and well handled surface patina. Note the fine adzing, the work of a master carver. Senufo peoples,
0022: A Senufo Female Sculpture Ex Levitt CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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Elegant Guro Weaving Loom Pulley Ex Dr Noble Endicott Collection: A Lovely well carved weaving loom heddle pulley with elegant ancestor face on top carrying a burden or vessel on her head, adorned with incised linear designs to accent the coiffure. Guro peoples,
0023: Elegant Guro Weaving Loom Pulley Ex Dr Noble Endicott CollectionEst. $500-$5,000
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A Fine Dan Mask Ex Dr Dintenfass Collection: A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask in classic form, incised linear design accented with colored kaolin clay under the open work eyes, metal spike inserted into the top of the mask as a magic
0024: A Fine Dan Mask Ex Dr Dintenfass CollectionEst. $500-$5,000

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TRIBAL GATHERINGS

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Quakertown, PA, United States
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