African & Oceanic Arts 2024-09-14 Auction - 115 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA - Page 2
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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African & Oceanic Arts

Tribal Gatherings presents our Sale of Antique, Vintage and Contemporary African and Oceanic /Melanesian Ethnographic Arts. A Selection of African masks & Sculptures, Asian & Oceanic Works of Art, Musical Instruments, Weapons and More from around the world. All Lots start at only $50.00 with No hidden reserve.
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A Junkun Axe with Incised Figural designs: A Hand forged Iron and wood ceremonial Axe, sometimes referred to as a Ring axe and presumably from the Upper Benue River region, Nigeria, Africa. The Wooden handle has inscribed anthropomorphic
0025: A Junkun Axe with Incised Figural designsEst. $300-$500
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A Rare Kwoma Minda Mask / Sculpture: A Kwoma Mindja carving. Kwoma people, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Of typical form, the flattened plaque-like figure with long phallic nose as is found in carvings among the
0027: A Rare Kwoma Minda Mask / SculptureEst. $500-$1,500
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A Irawaki Figure from The Papuan Gulf: A Carved wooden idol of Irawaki with arms raised to the heavens, carved and painted in traditional style and motifs, adorned with a grass skirt. irawaki. Kaia`imunu is the soothsayer for every major
0028: A Irawaki Figure from The Papuan GulfEst. $800-$1,500
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Antique Ex Voto Head and Leg Collected in Brazil: A set of antique Milagros or Ex Voto offerings collected Brazil, South America. In northeastern Brazil, ex-votos, called milagres in Portuguese, can be found at hundreds of important shrines where
0030: Antique Ex Voto Head and Leg Collected in BrazilEst. $200-$300
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A Fine Nkuma Yena Shrine Sculpture: A Fine Nkuma Yena figure. Nkuma people, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Of typical form, the large rounded head atop a long tapering post, the face bisected horizontally with
0031: A Fine Nkuma Yena Shrine SculptureEst. $500-$1,500
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An Old Lozi Axe: A Carved wood and hammered metal ceremonial axe, with some incised designs, interesting form and well handled surface suggesting years of field use. Lozi peoples, South Eastern Africa. The Axe
0032: An Old Lozi AxeEst. $300-$500
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A Fon Bocio Magic fetish: A carved wooden post with spirit figure on top, well weathered and eroded suggesting field use. Fon peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 23.5
0033: A Fon Bocio Magic fetishEst. $300-$500
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A Dramatic Guere mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A large carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with textiles, animal horns and textiles. Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa. This mask measures 14 inches tall, 22 inches tall on professional
0034: A Dramatic Guere mask Ex Scanzi CollectionEst. $500-$800
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A Inanga Harp from Burundi: A large carved wooden musical instrument with hollowed out body, incised and decorated rim and several strings. In Burundi, the inÄnga was traditionally played for the mwamis of Burundi as they
0035: A Inanga Harp from BurundiEst. $300-$500
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A Bamana Equestrian Stool: A Highly stylized wooden stool with ornate openwork design and featuring a stylized horse as the main support, incised and raised designs and an overall well handled and worn surface. Bamana
0038: A Bamana Equestrian StoolEst. $200-$400
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Old Nkuma Yena Ritual Sculpture: A Fine Nkuma Yena figure. Nkuma people, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Of typical form, the large elongated head atop a long tapering post, the face bisected blackened, the
0039: Old Nkuma Yena Ritual SculptureEst. $500-$1,000
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Old Ethiopian Tribal Gourd Vessel: A Highly embellished Gourd vessel with basketry lid, adorned with beaded top, woven grass textiles and animal hide strips decorated with cowrie shells and showing field use and wear. Borana peoples
0040: Old Ethiopian Tribal Gourd VesselEst. $200-$300
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A Senufo Drum Ex Friedeman Collection: A tall carved wood and animal hide drum with zoomorphic images carved in relief. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast / or Mali, West Africa. The Drum still has a playable sound and measures 30 inches tall x
0041: A Senufo Drum Ex Friedeman CollectionEst. $500-$800
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A Tanzanian Axe: A Carved wooden shaft with forged metal blade decorated with incised designs. The Axe appears old and with signs of field use. Shona, Lunguru, Hehe or related ethnic group, Tanzania Region, Africa.
0042: A Tanzanian AxeEst. $200-$300
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A Luba Drum Field Collected 1990: A carved wood and painted musical instrument embellished with incised geometric designs and attached animal hide drum membrane. This drum measures 16 x 13 inches. Luba peoples, Drc / Congo, central
0043: A Luba Drum Field Collected 1990Est. $500-$800
Antique Oil Lamp from Indonesia: A very old and field used carved wooden anthropomorphic Oil Lamp with primitive face, well worn and weathered surface and signs of use. The lamp measures 15 inches tall x 10 inches deep and 7 inches
0044: Antique Oil Lamp from IndonesiaEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Antique Ethiopian Drum Ex Samuelly Collection: A very old carved wood and animal hide drum with well worn leather handle and signs of field use over many years. The drum can still be played. The Drum Measures 12 x 7.5 inches. Ethiopia, Eastern
0046: Antique Ethiopian Drum Ex Samuelly CollectionEst. $300-$500
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A Sumba Island Mask: A Carved wooden theatrical or ceremonial mask with rubber strap attached for wearing. This mask was Field collected in Rantenggaro village, Kodi, Western Sumba, Indonesia by Todd Zieseniss. The mask
0047: A Sumba Island MaskEst. $100-$300
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A Gan Iron Snake Ex Kahan Gallery: A Forged Iron Snake effigy, possibly a shrine object or a currency form, heavily weathered and with a wonderful twisted form. The serpent measures 5.5 x 5.25 inches and is custom mounted. Gan
0048: A Gan Iron Snake Ex Kahan GalleryEst. $200-$300