ANCIENT ~ TRIBAL ~ BUDDHIST

Maya Cache Vessel Early Classic Period 300-500 AD

Yoruba Divination Bowl Ex Kuhn Collection, Ex Sotheby's

Exceedingly Rare Bronze Buddha statue from Laos, 17-18th century

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ANCIENT ~ TRIBAL ~ BUDDHIST

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

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

Gorgeous Ancient Coptic textile 3rd-10th Century Relic: A rare large fragmented section of an ancient textile dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt and the Coptic peoples. The fragment features beautiful green and gold colors, floral designs and regal

0069: Gorgeous Ancient Coptic textile 3rd-10th Century RelicEst. $400-$800$200

Ancient Egyptian Textile with Lion and Horse Motif: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with woven images of Lions and horse as well as linear designs in black, brown and red colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment

0033: Ancient Egyptian Textile with Lion and Horse MotifEst. $200-$500$100

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

Large Ancient Coptic Textile 3rd - 10th Century: A rare large fragmented section of an ancient textile dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt and the Coptic peoples. The fragment features beautiful red and gold colors, floral designs and regal

0066: Large Ancient Coptic Textile 3rd - 10th CenturyEst. $400-$800$200

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

Ancient Egyptian Textile Medallion 3rd -10th Century: A rare ancient textile medallion fragment dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt and the Coptic peoples. The fragment features a central mask like design surrounded by some clover like motifs and

0061: Ancient Egyptian Textile Medallion 3rd -10th CenturyEst. $200-$600$100

A Fine North West Coast Ladle with Owl Effigy: A finely carved wooden ladle with classic form and design, featuring a stylized owl effigy on tip, painted accents and incised linear designs. The ladle measures 15 inches tall x 2.75 inches wide.

0058: A Fine North West Coast Ladle with Owl EffigyEst. $600-$900$300

3rd to 10th century Coptic Textile Fragment from Egypt: A rare ancient textile fragment dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt. The fragment features a linear design with avian figures. The textile measures 10.25 x 3 inches in a 12 x 16 inch matted

0022: 3rd to 10th century Coptic Textile Fragment from EgyptEst. $200-$400$100

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

Ancient Bronze Buddha from Burma 18th century: Burmese narrative bronze from a relic chamber. "Austerity" depicted with Buddha under the Bodhi tree. Dating from the Late konbaung or early colonial period,18-19th century, Burma, South East Asia.

0032: Ancient Bronze Buddha from Burma 18th centuryEst. $400-$600$200

A 18/19th Century Bronze Buddha with Naga From Burma: A rare ancient Burmese bronze Buddha under the the protection of a Naga serpent. Dating from the Late konbaung or early colonial period, Burma, South East Asia. Acquired from an old private

0041: A 18/19th Century Bronze Buddha with Naga From BurmaEst. $200-$400$100

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 Fon Bocio Multi Headed, Armed Shrine Sculpture: A carved wooden shrine idol with multiple heads and multiple arms , indicating the omnipotent nature of the spirits involved in the Vodun tradition. This idol has a thick layered surface suggesting

0031: A Fon Bocio Multi Headed, Armed Shrine SculptureEst. $600-$1,200$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

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