ANCIENT ~ TRIBAL ~ BUDDHIST 2026-02-21 Auction - 122 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA - Page 3
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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Quakertown, PA, United States
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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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Rare Ticuna Indian Bark Painting Amazon River: This is an original Ticuna Indian painting showing images of two Birds , a Boat and a mermaid. The painting measures inches. This painting was acquired by Paul Hendricks as he traveled to the region
0049: Rare Ticuna Indian Bark Painting Amazon RiverEst. $200-$500
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A Yoruba Divination Tray Opon Ifa: A diminutive old divination tray, with good age and wear.The most essential implements of a Yoruba babalawo, or diviner, are his tray known as Opon Ifa . To initiate a divination session, the
0050: A Yoruba Divination Tray Opon IfaEst. $200-$500
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Pair of Eshu Sculptures: A carved wooden pair of female effigies heavily adorned with beads, shells and magic objects. The pair representing the trickster deity Eshu, the divine messenger who connects the human and
0051: Pair of Eshu SculpturesEst. $400-$800
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A Amhara Ethiopian Shield: This is a ceremonial shield from the Amhara ethnic group, northern Ethiopia. The shield made out of hide and covered in purple velvet on the outside and red velvet on the inside and is profusely
0052: A Amhara Ethiopian ShieldEst. $500-$1,000
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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
A Mumuye Mask: A carved wooden helmet mask with woven rope and red mineral pigments. Such masks are worn by tribes along the Benue river as part of their Vabo secret society rituals. The Mask measures 22 inches
0055: A Mumuye MaskEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
A Bwaka African Ceremonial Mask: A very old and well used ceremonial mask with polychromed paints and inset small sticks along painted designs. Ngbaka or Bwaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 7 inches. A metal
0056: A Bwaka African Ceremonial MaskEst. $400-$800Lot Passed
Ancient Buddhist Stupa: Burmese bronze stupa form from a relic chamber dating from the Late konbaung or early colonial period, Burma, South East Asia. 18-19th century. Acquired from an old private Philadelphia Pennsylvania
0057: Ancient Buddhist StupaEst. $200-$500Lot Passed
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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
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Mask of a Buddhist Monk from Nepal: Carved wood with well a deep,handled surface patina, signs of use and wear. From the north eastern region of Nepal along the Tibetan border. Such masks are used in Buddhist theatrical dances and
0059: Mask of a Buddhist Monk from NepalEst. $400-$600
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A Kuba Cup Ex Bryce Holcombe: A carved wooden beaker with strong face of a dignitary or important ancestor. The serene, often stylized facial expressions signify composure, intellect, and the importance of thoughtful, measured
0062: A Kuba Cup Ex Bryce HolcombeEst. $200-$500
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A Kumu African Mask Ex McNemar Collection: A carved wooden mask called "nsembu" or "ibole", which traditionally appear in initiation ceremonies of the nkunda divination society. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.On custom Gallery
0063: A Kumu African Mask Ex McNemar CollectionEst. $400-$800
A Fanti Female Effigy: A very finely carved old wooden female effigy with a well worn smooth surface patina and eroded and decayed, loss to feet and signs of field use and wear. The figure measures 16.5 inches tall. Fante
0064: A Fanti Female EffigyEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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-$500Lot Passed
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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
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A Guere Mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A Carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features, painted designs with organic and modern paints, as well as attached textiles and regalia. Guere peoples, Ivory Coast / Liberia, West Africa.
0067: A Guere Mask Ex Scanzi CollectionEst. $400-$800
Adja Power Object, Voodoo Fetish: A encrusted animal horn adorned with various bottle, shells, skull and other organic material to ritually charge the fetish. Such an object would have been ritually consecrated and offered by
0068: Adja Power Object, Voodoo FetishEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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A Mbgani African Mask: A large carved wood ceremonial mask with characteristic large discoidal eye sockets highlighted in white kaolin with narrow slitted coffee bean shaped eyelids. The domed forehead is capped by a
0070: A Mbgani African MaskEst. $400-$800
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Ceremonial Dance Staff from the Yoruba: A carved wooden scepter featuring 4 carved heads and a twisted serpent all carved from a single piece of wood and decorated with incised linear and painted designs. This staff is known as a Oshe
0071: Ceremonial Dance Staff from the YorubaEst. $500-$800
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A Fon Bocio Protective Shrine Post: A slender carved wooden post with traditional spirit figure of a female on top, encrusted and weathered surface suggests age and field use. Most bocio are proactive defensive mechanisms commissioned
0072: A Fon Bocio Protective Shrine PostEst. $400-$800