Decorative Tribal Art Sale 2025-02-04 Auction - 57 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
Pende ancestor figure -  DR CongoLarge War Mask - Wood - Kifwebe - DR CongoMuseum-Quality Lobi Figure ? Rare African Tribal Artifact
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New York, NY, United States
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Decorative Tribal Art Sale

This unique tribal auction includes rare masks and figures from tribes around the world, with hand-crafted pieces that enchant collectors worldwide. This collection of hand-picked artifacts simply can't be missed.
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Fang - Ngil mask - Gabon, Africa: These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying
0002: Fang - Ngil mask - Gabon, AfricaEst. $150-$200
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Large War Mask - Wood - Kifwebe - DR Congo: This mask nicely patinated in dark and white stripes. Well cut pretty beautiful eyes and protruding mouth. Male masks have a crest that runs into the nose. A beautifully striking piece with a lot of
0005: Large War Mask - Wood - Kifwebe - DR CongoEst. $250-$300
Elephant mask - BABANKI - Cameroon: The use of elephant masks (worn horizontally on the head, see picture) is considered a special privilege because the elephant, like the leopard, is a royal animal. These masks appear in festive
0012: Elephant mask - BABANKI - CameroonEst. $200-$250Lot Passed
Initiation mask - Bembe - DR Congo: African mask from the Bembe, Congo. Such masks appear in the course of initiation. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with colored painting and nice patine of tribal use. Good used condition.
0015: Initiation mask - Bembe - DR CongoEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
Tang style bronze horse - China: Beautiful bronze statue of Tang style horse. It is massive and heavy. The Tang dynasty (/t???/, [t???]; Chinese: ??, or the Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907.
0016: Tang style bronze horse - ChinaEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
Shaman mask - Himalayas - Nepal: Shaman mask from the Himalayas in Nepal. This small mask is made of hardwood. In Nepal, the shaman plays an important role in society. He wears this mask while channeling spirits, allowing him to
0018: Shaman mask - Himalayas - NepalEst. $120-$150Lot Passed
Mwana Pwo mask - Chokwe - Angola: This mask is from the Chokwe people in central Angola, parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. These masks were used during Munkanda initiation sites for young boys who were
0019: Mwana Pwo mask - Chokwe - AngolaEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
Shaman mask - Himalayas - Nepal: Shaman mask from the Himalayas in Nepal. This small mask is made of hardwood. In Nepal, the shaman plays an important role in society. He wears this mask while channeling spirits, allowing him to
0020: Shaman mask - Himalayas - NepalEst. $120-$150Lot Passed
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Large Ngil mask 55 cm - Fang - Gabon, Africa: These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying
0021: Large Ngil mask 55 cm - Fang - Gabon, AfricaEst. $150-$200
Elephant mask - BABANKI - Cameroon: This Babanki mask is covered with brass decorations.The use of elephant masks (worn horizontally on the head, see picture) is considered a special privilege because the elephant, like the leopard, is
0022: Elephant mask - BABANKI - CameroonEst. $200-$250Lot Passed
Ibibio Figure, Nigeria: Male representation of a doll, IBIBIO ethnic group, Nigeria. This well-carved wooden doll figure comes from the Ibibio people of Nigeria. It represents a man with fallus.The doll is wearing a long
0023: Ibibio Figure, NigeriaEst. $120-$150Lot Passed