African Art / No Reserve Sale 2025-01-18 Auction - 72 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
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A Makonde Lipico Initiation MaskA Dogon Seated Female AncestorA Songye Kifwebe Society Male Dance Mask
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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African Art / No Reserve Sale

A Selection of African Masks, Sculptures and Utilitarian objects offered at only $50.00 starting bids with no reserve.
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Todd Zieseniss
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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: A carved wooden female twin idol IBEJI, with strong facial treatment and bold form and signs of handling over many years. The twin doll is 11 inches tall. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa.
0001: A Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $500-$1,000
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A Toma Shrine Sculpture: A stylized old sculpture of a horned ancestor head atop a post like form, with possible ceremonial use on a shrine. The surface patina and overall wear are quite convincing that this is a genuinely
0002: A Toma Shrine SculptureEst. $500-$800
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A Bamun Female Ancestor sculpture: A Bamun Female AncestorA carved wooden female effigy with heavily eroded and weathered surface, suggesting generations of field use as a shrine idol.Bamun or Bamileke peoples, Cameroon Grasslands,
0003: A Bamun Female Ancestor sculptureEst. $500-$800
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A Senufo Female Sculpture: A finely carved female effigy with classic facial features, prominent breast, wearing a carved ceremonial cap in traditional style and with a deep well handled surface patina. Senufo peoples, Ivory
0004: A Senufo Female SculptureEst. $300-$500
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A Bamana Komo Ritual Mask: A rare old and very large carved wooden mask with a well weathered surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the power or
0005: A Bamana Komo Ritual MaskEst. $1,500-$2,500
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A Dogon Seated Female Ancestor: A Dogon Seated Female Shrine sculpture. Ex~ Allison Davis. Carved wooden shrine altar featuring a lounging or seated female effigy, with her head turned of axis giving the sculpture was wonderful
0006: A Dogon Seated Female AncestorEst. $1,000-$2,000
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A Stylized Dogon Male Sculpture: A highly stylized sculpture of a male ancestor with classic facial features and weathered surface suggesting years of ceremonial use on a shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture
0007: A Stylized Dogon Male SculptureEst. $500-$800
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A Bamana Ntomo Ceremonial Mask: A carved wooden dance mask with classic comb like structure above a flattened face with linear designs and simple eye holes. The mask shows well worn attachment holes and layered surface suggesting
0008: A Bamana Ntomo Ceremonial MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Wheelock Collection: A bold carved wooden shrine idol known locally as a Thilkontina with encrusted surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, sacrificial residue. Size: 22'' x 7.5'' x 6.5'' (56 x 19 x
0009: A Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Wheelock CollectionEst. $800-$1,500
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A Toma Ceremonial Mask: A Carved wooden ceremonial mask with a well handled and weathered surface, painted black and embellished with hammered metal work design, inset metal teeth and a bird like beak on the chin, similar
0010: A Toma Ceremonial MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Grebo Ceremonial Mask: A Carved wooden ceremonial mask with a well handled and weathered surface, painted black and embellished with colorful textiles and bronze bells. Grebo ethnic group, within the Dan complex of
0011: A Grebo Ceremonial MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Senufo Female Sculpture: A Very old and well worn Senufo peoples Female sculpture, with classic features, incised scar designs and remains of paint. This appears to be a very old, likely early 20th century example. Senufo
0012: A Senufo Female SculptureEst. $500-$1,000
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A Dogon Altar Sculpture: A Dogon Altar sculpture with ancestor figures Ex~ Allison Davis.Carved wooden shrine altar featuring six ancestor figures. While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, the rich
0013: A Dogon Altar SculptureEst. $1,000-$2,000
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A Dogon Female Tellum Shrine Idol: A sculpture of a female ancestor with hands raised to the heavens, shown in a seated position and with a well weathered surface, some decay on the bottom of the sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, West
0014: A Dogon Female Tellum Shrine IdolEst. $500-$1,500
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A Dogon Male Effigy: A tall weathered sculpture of a Tellum ancestor with highly stylized features as well as a heavily encrusted surface suggesting years of ceremonial use and ritual offerings. Dogon peoples, Mali, West
0015: A Dogon Male EffigyEst. $800-$1,500
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A Dogon Shrine Idol: A sculpture of an ancestor with hands to the face, shown in a seated position and with a well weathered surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches
0016: A Dogon Shrine IdolEst. $500-$800
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A Bambara Mask: A carved wooden mask with stylized zoomorphic form, inset wooden teeth, incised linear designs and worn surface. Bamana Peoples, Mali, West Africa. The mask measures 15 x 9.5 inches. A metal
0017: A Bambara MaskEst. $300-$500
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A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol: A carved wooden male Bateba ti puo or spirit idol from a local shrine, with classic form and strong carving style and a weathered surface. Lobi Bateba Ti Puo refers to a type of wooden sculpture
0018: A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine IdolEst. $300-$500
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A Lobi Shrine Idol: A carved wooden male bateba ti puo or spirit idol from a local shrine, with classic form and strong carving style and a weathered surface. Lobi Bateba "Ti Puo" refers to a type of wooden sculpture
0019: A Lobi Shrine IdolEst. $200-$300Buy Now for $200.00
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A Guro African mask: A carved wooden ceremonial mask in realistic facial features, tall circular finial on top and a well weathered and worn surface. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 17 x 7.5
0020: A Guro African maskEst. $300-$500
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A Fon Shrine fetish: A Fon / Ewe Shrine Idol Ex Endicott Collection.A Carved wooden spirit idol with white kaolin clay pigments painted on the entire sculpture. The figure has a classic flattened facial features and
0021: A Fon Shrine fetishEst. $200-$400
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A Bambara Chiwara Headdress: A carved wooden headdress sculpture in the form of two antelopes. A Chiwara is a dance crest worn during agricultural festivals. Bamana Peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Headress measures 21 inches
0022: A Bambara Chiwara HeaddressEst. $200-$400
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A Bozo Elephant Parade Mask: A Carved wooden ceremonial mask, painted black, white , red and yellow and embellished with colorful textiles to hide the dancer. This mask in the form of an elephant would have been danced at
0023: A Bozo Elephant Parade MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Mated Pair of Yoruba Sculptures: A carved wooden set of male and female sculptures with classic treatment and signs of handling over many years. This couple, of male and female sculptures measure 11 inches tall. Yoruba peoples,
0024: A Mated Pair of Yoruba SculpturesEst. $300-$500
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