Small and Beautiful Treasures

33: Rare Yoruba Double Headed Shango Staff

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New York, NY, United States

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Small and Beautiful Treasures

Merton Simpson Gallery

Today, the Merton D. Simpson Gallery collection is comprised of outstanding tribal art pieces. The collection also includes important works of contemporary art, by artists including Norman Lewis, Arman, Beauford Delaney, Romare Bearden and Merton D. Simpson. To make an appointment, contact us at 212.686.6735.

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Maasai Buffalo Shield: Maasai Shield Tanzania Buffalo Hide with Pigment 31” height Provenance: ex. Private French Collection, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York

0025: Maasai Buffalo ShieldEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Yoruba Divination Platter: Yoruba Divination Platter Nigeria Wood 16” Diameter Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of the world's

0026: Yoruba Divination PlatterEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Luba Fetish Figure: Luba Fetish Figure Congo Wood and Animal hide Provenance: ex. Private Belgium Collection ex. Merton D. Simpson This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of

0027: Luba Fetish FigureEst. $3,500-$5,250Lot Passed

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Mossi Flute: Mossi Flute Burkino Faso Wood 17 ½” height Provenance: ex. Private French Collection ex. Merton D. Simpson This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one

0028: Mossi FluteEst. $300-$450

Metal Chameleon: Chameleon Mali Metal 4"x 7" Provenance: ex. Pierre Robin, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of the world's

0029: Metal ChameleonEst. $3,500-$5,250Lot Passed

Holo-Holo Mask: Holo-Holo Mask Democratic Republic of Congo Wood and pigment 15 ½” height Provenance: ex. Marc Riviere, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery

0030: Holo-Holo MaskEst. $5,500-$8,250Lot Passed

A fine Kuba Double neckrest: A fine Kuba Double neckrest Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Wood 22" length Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton

0031: A fine Kuba Double neckrestEst. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed

Igbo Metal Bracelet: Igbo Metal Bracelet Nigeria Metal 8" height Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of the world's most respected

0032: Igbo Metal BraceletEst. $2,500-$3,750Lot Passed

Rare Yoruba Double Headed Shango Staff: Yoruba Double Headed Shango Staff Nigeria Wood 25 ½” height Provenance: ex. Private Collection, Paris, 1976 ex. Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York This item is from the New York gallery

0033: Rare Yoruba Double Headed Shango StaffEst. $17,000-$35,000Lot Passed

Large Goraque Butcher Block/Abstract: Large Gorague Butcher Block/Abstract Ethiopia 19 ½” height Wood Provenance: ex. Alain Dufour, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection

0034: Large Goraque Butcher Block/AbstractEst. $7,500-$10,000Lot Passed

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Merton Simpson Gallery

New York, NY, United States

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The Merton D. Simpson Gallery is open for private preview by appointment from October 22 - 26th. The gallery will be open to the public on October 27th from 11 - 6pm. Please contact the gallery for any additional questions or details.

38 W. 28th Street

Floor 5

New York, NY 10001

USA

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