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

Collector Quality African Art

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.

Auction Curator:

Todd Zieseniss
Todd Zieseniss
Owner & CEO
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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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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,
Est.
$500
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$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.
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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,
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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,
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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,
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$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,
Est.
$500
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$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,
Est.
$500
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$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
Est.
$500
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$5,000