ANCIENT ~ TRIBAL ~ BUDDHIST Auction on Feb 21, 2026 by TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
Maya Cache Vessel Early Classic Period 300-500 ADYoruba Divination Bowl Ex Kuhn Collection, Ex Sotheby'sExceedingly Rare Bronze Buddha statue from Laos, 17-18th century
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ANCIENT ~ TRIBAL ~ BUDDHIST

A selection of African Masks and sculptures, Oceanic tribal arts, Pre-Columbian and ancient ceramics & textiles, utilitarian and ritual objects from around the world. Many lots with important provenance.
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A Yoruba Sword with Serpent Motif: A well used old steel short sword with incised linear designs and a serpent motif on one side, old well used wooden handle bound with two bronze clamps. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The
0091: A Yoruba Sword with Serpent MotifEst. $200-$400$100
A Fine Old Baule mask: A carved wood and painted ceremonial mask with, classic carved coiffure, serene eyes accented with kaolin clay mineral pigments and well worn surface. Obvious field use.Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,
0011: A Fine Old Baule maskEst. $2,000-$3,000$500
A Bamana Kore Suruku Hyena mask: A very old and well used Kore society mask representing the Hyena, known locally as SURUKU, such masks were worn during initiation ceremonies and would be washed in cinders and blood between dances,
0016: A Bamana Kore Suruku Hyena maskEst. $600-$1,200$300
A 19th Century Bakongo Mask: A carved wooden mask with a very well weathered surface, a deep dark surface patina that is evidence of ritual use over a century ago.DRC/Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10 inches tall and 7
0010: A 19th Century Bakongo MaskEst. $2,000-$3,000$500
A Yoruba Male Twin Figure: A carved wooden male twin sculpture with deep facial scars, carved coiffure and a well handled surface patina, well handled and smooth. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba peoples of
0065: A Yoruba Male Twin FigureEst. $300-$500$150
Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: Old Ibeji from Ilorin, in the Oyo tribe territory. Well carved Ibeji classic tall conical coiffure, well carved face with heavy incised linear scars or designs, well handled form, signs of field use.
0092: Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $300-$500$150
Hausa Avian Hunters Headdress: A rare hunters headdress from the Hausa people of Nigeria , west Africa. Carved wood, leather and natural fiber. The Headdress measures 11 inches wide and 20 inches tall on professional custom
0019: Hausa Avian Hunters HeaddressEst. $400-$800$200
A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Sculpture: A carved wooden male twin sculpture with large eyes,incised facial scars, carved coiffure dyed blue and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba peoples of
0021: A Yoruba Ibeji Twin SculptureEst. $600-$900$300
A Masai Shield: Old animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs. I have read that some of the designs would identify the age group of the warrior during battle. Masai peoples,
0054: A Masai ShieldEst. $500-$800$240
A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures: A carved wooden male and female pair of Ibeji sculpture with small facial scars, large eyes, and shoulders, with a tall coiffure with remnants of blue dye and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji
0073: A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twin FiguresEst. $600-$900$300
A Rare Boki Janus Headdress: A fascinating carved wooden dance crest with central wooden animal horn type finial and inserted wooden hair plus, kaolin clay accents on eyes and mouth and the entire sculpture is covered in
0040: A Rare Boki Janus HeaddressEst. $1,000-$3,000$500
A Songye Nsapo Ceremonial Axe: A carved wood and forged steel ceremonial axe with well worn handle and pierced blade with flared form. The Axe measures 15 x 8.25 inches. Songye or Nsapo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Provenance:
0097: A Songye Nsapo Ceremonial AxeEst. $200-$400$100
Old Dan Gagon African Mask: A very old and well weathered ceremonial mask with elongated and stylized bird beak and encrusted surface. Note the old collection numbers on the back and square attachment holes. Dan peoples, Ivory
0076: Old Dan Gagon African MaskEst. $300-$500$150
A Senufo Equestrian Sculpture: A finely carved wooden horse and rider with classic male hunter wearing a red cap and shown with spear in one hand, holding the reins with the other. A wonderfully stylized horse and overall classic
0080: A Senufo Equestrian SculptureEst. $600-$1,200$300
A Dogon Stool: A old and weathered carved wooden stool with incised designs and a wonderful openwork form that resembles the architecture of their shrines and temples, unlike any other I have seen from this region,
0084: A Dogon StoolEst. $300-$500$150