ETHNOGRAPHICA 2026-03-14 Auction - 114 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA - Page 5
A Baule Divination Idol Ex Kahan GalleryA Bamun Ceremonial Mask Ex Baltimore Museum Of ArtA Dan Mask Field Collected 1960s
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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ETHNOGRAPHICA

A Selection of African Masks & Sculptures, Oceanic, Indian, Indonesian and other Ethnographic works of ceremonial and ritual art.
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An Ashanti Comb: A fine old carved wooden comb from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana, West Africa. An classic example and masterwork of carving, note the carved decorative designs of a Foot, a star, a shell and a knife
0097: An Ashanti CombEst. $100-$200
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A Lobi Chameleon Ring: A wonderful old cast bronze ring with a stylized chameleon lizard on top, a fine antique example acquired at the Museum of African Art, Washington DC in the 1970s. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West
0098: A Lobi Chameleon RingEst. $100-$200
A Nupe Door: This lot consists of two large Nupe Door panels with various zoomorphic totems and geometric designs. A very old and well used example. Nupe peoples, Nigeria. Ex Holbrook Collection, New York.
0099: A Nupe DoorEst. $600-$1,200Lot Passed
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A Senufo Mask Ex Olivier Castellano: A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with well handled glossy patina , stylized animal horns and traditional flared accents on the sides of the mask face. Senufo or possibly Baule peoples, Ivory
0101: A Senufo Mask Ex Olivier CastellanoEst. $2,000-$4,000
Old Makonde Miniature African Mask: A very finely carved diminutive mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania / Mozambique, Africa. A small but handsome mask possibly representing a monkey , with signs of handling and wear. The mask
0102: Old Makonde Miniature African MaskEst. $300-$600Lot Passed
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A Dogon Ritual Ladle: A tall slender carved wooden ceremonial ladle with open work design, stylized anthropomorphic figures and incised designs. Dogon Peoples , Mali, West Africa. The ladle measures 26.25 inches tall on
0103: A Dogon Ritual LadleEst. $300-$600
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A Chokwe Pwo Mask: A carved wood dance mask with wonderful stylized facial features, embellished with a earring and a nose ring, some metalwork in the forehead design as well as a full woven grass and plant fiber
0104: A Chokwe Pwo MaskEst. $400-$800
A Konda Short Sword: A hand forged iron and wood short sword with traditional flared blade, raised central lines and some incised or punctured dot like designs, iron wrapped handle of wood with brass studs. The Sword
0105: A Konda Short SwordEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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A Lot of Two Chamba Currency Forms: Two old examples of currency from central Africa and the Chamba ethnic group, Nigeria, West Africa. In this region such trade units have been used for centuries and could be well over 100 years old,
0106: A Lot of Two Chamba Currency FormsEst. $200-$400
A Ekonda African Sword: A hand forged iron and wood short sword with traditional flared blade, raised central lines and a simple handle of wood. The Sword measures 20.5 inches long. Konda or Ekonda peoples, DRC/ Congo,
0107: A Ekonda African SwordEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Lot of Four Old African Currencies: This lot contains four old and antique currencies and weapons , including a Matakham Dance sickle, a Chamba Hoe currency, and two knives from areas unknown, though likely central Africa. The longest
0108: Lot of Four Old African CurrenciesEst. $200-$400
A Zaghawa Throwing Knife: A rare and unusual wrought iron throwing knife with wonderful stylized form. Zaghawa peoples, CHAD, West Africa. Measures 21.5 inches tall on custom display mount. Provenance: Ex Franck Robiehez ,
0109: A Zaghawa Throwing KnifeEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
A Yoruba Maternity Bronze Sculpture: A cast bronze female effigy with small child and unusual bundle inserted into the sculpture under the arm, adorned with necklaces, the surface appears legitimate. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West
0110: A Yoruba Maternity Bronze SculptureEst. $200-$500Lot Passed
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A Kuba Cup: A carved wooden beaker with classic ancestor face, raised linear designs, incised coiffure, raised facial scars and overall well handled surface, a vintage example. The Cup measures 6.5 x 4 inches.
0111: A Kuba CupEst. $100-$200
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A Lovely Kuba Cup: A carved wooden cup with a serene classic ancestor face, raised linear designs, incised coiffure, raised facial scars, ribbed neck, a nice vintage example. The Cup measures 8 x 5.5 inches. Kuba
0112: A Lovely Kuba CupEst. $100-$200
A Senufo Wanyugo Ceremonial mask: A large well handled wooden zoomorphic helmet carved for ceremonial dances among the Poro secret society, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast and Mali, West Africa. Wanyugo masks often combine features of
0113: A Senufo Wanyugo Ceremonial maskEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed
A Dramatic Malinke Mask of a Monkey: A carved wood and painted ceremonial mask, and adorned with animal hide and sharp metal teeth, obvious signs of field use. Malinke or Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7
0114: A Dramatic Malinke Mask of a MonkeyEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed