March 2026 African Art Auction on Mar 07, 2026 by Hilliard & Co. in VA
Yoruba Gelede Mask, Ex Peter WengrafTeke? Derain Circle? ex-Christie’s19th C. Lwena / Chokwe Thumb Piano, Ex-Christie's
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Madison, VA, United States
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March 2026 African Art Auction

Hilliard & Co.

Hilliard & Co.

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Over 70 lots of African and Ethnographic Art, including a Bambara N'tomo mask ex-Michael Oliver, a Pende Mbuya mask ex-Alfred Scheinberg, a Yoruba Gelede mask ex-Peter Wengraf, a Bobo figural stool ex-Josef Mueller, an Ashanti Akuaba doll ex-Merton Simpson, and more.
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Mossi Biiga Doll, Burkina Faso: Mossi Biiga "Rad Kamba" carved wood doll of highly abstract female form. The head is flattened, with incised lines to indicate features and with a long form, curled at the end, hanging down at the
0001: Mossi Biiga Doll, Burkina FasoEst. $100-$200$50
Dan Deangle Mask: Concave mask with typical fine features and gentle aspect, having a high, round forehead bisected by a delicate cranial ridge which reaches to the joined, arched brows and the bridge of the narrow
0003: Dan Deangle MaskEst. $200-$400$100
Kuba Ritual Clyster: Ornately carved wood ritual clyster / enema funnel, with all-over incised patterns reminiscent of Kuba textiles. Small chip at tip. Approx. 10" L. Our primary recommendation is to arrange shipping
0004: Kuba Ritual ClysterEst. $80-$120$40
Senufo Heddle Pulley: Figural carved hardwood heddle pulley, the finial in the form of an African Hornbill. Signs of wear from use. Approx. 6" H. Purchased in December 1979 at the museum shop of Harvard University's
0005: Senufo Heddle PulleyEst. $80-$120$40
Dogon Female Figure, Mali: Dogon female figure with top knot, elongated face and torso, squared, narrow shoulders, arms carved parallel to the body, bent at the elbow, hands away from but covering the genitals. standing
0006: Dogon Female Figure, MaliEst. $200-$400$100
Yoruba Rocking Dog, ex-Susanne Wenger: "Rocking dog" wooden sculpture, weathered to silver, by Yoruba master carver, Chief Rabiu Abesu of Oshogbo, Nigeria, an important artist of the New Sacred Art, Oshogbo School movement. Both Susan
0007: Yoruba Rocking Dog, ex-Susanne WengerEst. $150-$250$75
Antelope Crest Mask: African mask, made to be worn on the top of the head, hand carved and painted, red with black spots, long snout with toothy mouth, natural horns affixed with rope, fabric, and organic material and
0008: Antelope Crest MaskEst. $80-$160$40
Ethnographic Container / Medicine Lot: To include a Sumatra (likely Bukittinggi area) carved coconut shell medicine container with (possibly associated) deer horn container or vessel, the coconut shell with carved lizards and geometric
0009: Ethnographic Container / Medicine LotEst. $60-$90$30
Makonde Ujamaa Sculpture: "Tree of Life" black wood sculpture, Makonde artist. Purchased in Tanzania in 1973. Approx. 18 1/2" L. Our primary recommendation is to arrange shipping yourself using Blue Ridge Pack & Ship. Most
0010: Makonde Ujamaa SculptureEst. $40-$60$20
Indo Persian Qajar Style Demon Head Gorz: Horned demon head metal gorz in three parts; head screws to shaft, separate collar. Qajar style but possibly later. Head and shaft hollow steel (or similar metal; magnet sticks to it.) Overall
0011: Indo Persian Qajar Style Demon Head GorzEst. $100-$200$50
Ladakh Dodchas Woman's Waist Ornament: The traditional woman's belt or waist ornament with large, chased brass disk with openwork interlacing knot, from which hang four leather strips strung with cowrie shells. One strip detached, likely
0012: Ladakh Dodchas Woman's Waist OrnamentEst. $100-$200$50
Pende Mbuya Mask, Ex-Alfred Scheinberg: Carved dark wood mask with tightly woven raffia headdress. Pende tribe, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo.) On gallery stand. Mask, excluding stand, approx. 10" x 9". (Provenance: Purchased
0013: Pende Mbuya Mask, Ex-Alfred ScheinbergEst. $200-$400$100
Asante / Ashanti Mma'Gwa Stool, Ghana: Asante "women's stool" of classic form, with curved, rectangular seat supported by openwork 'pineapple' central post as well as four thick columns with one flattened side and openwork vertical
0014: Asante / Ashanti Mma'Gwa Stool, GhanaEst. $150-$300$75(1 bid)
Asante / Ashanti Stool, Ghana: Asante stool of classic form, the upward-curving rectangular seat supported by six rectangular posts with openwork, sawtooth and incised decoration. Smooth dark patina. Approx. 20" x 10" x 13" H. Our
0015: Asante / Ashanti Stool, GhanaEst. $150-$300$75(1 bid)
Masaai Headrest: Carved hardwood headrest, the oval top plate flattened on two sides, with flaring pillar, round base, and with plaited hide handle. Approx. 6 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 6 1/2" H. Our primary recommendation is
0016: Masaai HeadrestEst. $40-$60$20
Early 20th C. Chokwe Stool, Ex-Sotheby's: Ceremonial Chokwe figural stool, the round top supported by a kneeling young female figure on a round base, the whole of carved hardwood with brass stud detail. The figure is well carved, with
0017: Early 20th C. Chokwe Stool, Ex-Sotheby'sEst. $400-$600$200(1 bid)
Dan Guerze Gagon Mask, ex Michael Oliver: Carved hardwood mask, the elongated nose or snout incorporating panels of red cotton. Metal disc eyes, monkey fur beard, and ten small square gris-gris packets enclosed in leather, hide, snakeskin,
0019: Dan Guerze Gagon Mask, ex Michael OliverEst. $400-$600$200
Teke? Derain Circle? ex-Christie’s: Round, flat mask carved from a shallow box-lid form, the upper section encompassing the brow and short oblong nose, stepped slightly forward over the lower half. The abstracted facial features are
0020: Teke? Derain Circle? ex-Christie’sEst. $1,000-$2,000$500
Yoruba Gelede Mask, Ex Peter Wengraf: Carved wood Gelede ceremony helmet mask in the form of a female head, the face with dark red painted surface, the eyes highlighted with white and black paint. Hair carved in rows of plaits and
0021: Yoruba Gelede Mask, Ex Peter WengrafEst. $400-$600$200
Bobo Figural Stool, Ex Josef Mueller: The shield-shaped seat with incised geometric decoration forming the torso of a figure with elongated neck and small, crested head. The front tapering legs suggesting arms, the back legs formed as
0022: Bobo Figural Stool, Ex Josef MuellerEst. $150-$250$75
Ashanti Akuaba Doll, Ex Merton Simpson: Ashanti doll in black stained wood, the flat, elongated disc shaped head with nose and brows in relief, and incised triangular eyes and cheek striations. Back of the head with incised geometric
0023: Ashanti Akuaba Doll, Ex Merton SimpsonEst. $400-$600$200(1 bid)