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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Quakertown, PA, United States

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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 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

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Fragment of An Ancient Egyptian Tunic: 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 faded

0074: Fragment of An Ancient Egyptian TunicEst. $300-$500

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A Dan Guere mask: A Carved wood and painted ceremonial mask adorned with inset metal teeth, plant fiber beard and bronze bells around the collar. Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 9 inches,

0075: A Dan Guere maskEst. $500-$800

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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

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A Dinka Tear Drop Shaped Metal Shield: A field used old metal / iron shield with hammered dimple like design and tear drop form, overall well handled and worn but in good condition. Dinka peoples, Sudan, Africa. This is a large shield

0077: A Dinka Tear Drop Shaped Metal ShieldEst. $800-$1,200

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Ancient Coptic Textile With Crocodile Motif: A rare large fragmented section of an ancient textile dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt and the Coptic peoples. The fragment features beautiful brown, red and gold colors and what appear to be

0078: Ancient Coptic Textile With Crocodile MotifEst. $300-$500

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A Pende Mbuya African mask: A very finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with reddish mineral pigments and black & white kaolin clay accents.Mbuya masks are said to have been danced in theatrical performances that use parody and

0079: A Pende Mbuya African maskEst. $300-$500

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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

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A Mangbetu Prestige Sword: A hand forged iron Blade and well worn wooden handle. This knife , also known as a Trumbash was originally used as a weapon of war and also as an agricultural implement, but later on developed into

0081: A Mangbetu Prestige SwordEst. $300-$500

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A Dogon Door: A large old carved wooden granary door with female effigy on front and the carved breasts symbolizing fertility. Dogon Peoples, Mali, West Africa. The door made from two panels secured by iron

0082: A Dogon DoorEst. $800-$1,500

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Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile Artifact: 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

0083: Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile ArtifactEst. $300-$600

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-$500Lot Passed

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Ashanti Ceremonial Akrafena Sword for Royal Regalia: A fine old carved wooden and forged iron ceremonial long sword known as a Akrafena. Created in an elaborate style from the Akan / Ashanti peoples of the Ghana, West Africa. An classic example

0085: Ashanti Ceremonial Akrafena Sword for Royal RegaliaEst. $500-$800

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Antique Lion Hunting Spear from the Turkana: This is an early 20th century example in fine condition. The Spear is hammered steel with wood center, the Spear has a sharp pointed end to brace into the ground for the lions attack. A formidable

0086: Antique Lion Hunting Spear from the TurkanaEst. $200-$400

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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Effigy: A carved wooden female twin sculpture with a tall carved coiffure dyed blue and a well handled surface patina. Ibeji Twin sculptures are created by the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria , West Africa, who

0087: A Yoruba Ibeji Twin EffigyEst. $300-$500

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Group Lot of Bura Relics: This lot contains three ancient Bura culture terracotta sculptures , The head is likely from a larger sculpture or vessel, the unique jar and what appears to be some sort of weight?. The Largest

0088: Group Lot of Bura RelicsEst. $200-$500

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Lot of two Old Iron Currency Forms from Africa: Two old examples of currency from west & central Africa, The Ngbaka of the Congo and the Chamba ethnic group,Nigeria, West Africa. In this region such trade units have been used for centuries and

0089: Lot of two Old Iron Currency Forms from AfricaEst. $200-$400

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3rd-10th Century Coptic Textile with Mermaid Motif: A rare large fragmented section of an ancient textile dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt and the Coptic peoples. The fragment features beautiful brown, red and black colors and what appear to be

0090: 3rd-10th Century Coptic Textile with Mermaid MotifEst. $300-$500

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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

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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

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A Fine Old Yoruba Sword with Bronze Handle: A well used old iron short sword with pierced designs and a finely cast bronze handle in scalloped form. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sword measures 26.5 inches long. provenance: Ex

0093: A Fine Old Yoruba Sword with Bronze HandleEst. $200-$500

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Shotel Sword & Scabbard from Ethiopia: This is an old hand forged steel blade with leather hide sheath and wooden handle topped by a bronze medallion. Known locally as a Shotel, the curved blade was meant to be able to get around a shield

0094: Shotel Sword & Scabbard from EthiopiaEst. $200-$500

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Well Preserved Ancient Coptic textile with Cross designs: A rare large fragmented section of an ancient textile dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt and the Coptic peoples. The fragment features beautiful black and white colors and what appear to be

0095: Well Preserved Ancient Coptic textile with Cross designsEst. $200-$400

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Old Ethiopian Headrest: A Fine Old Gurage Headrest from Ethiopia , Ex Holbrook Collection, New York. Made of dark wood with in classic form, showing many years of field use. The Headrest measures 7.75 x 6.75 inches.

0096: Old Ethiopian HeadrestEst. $100-$300

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