African & Ethnographic Arts 2026-04-25 Auction - 124 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
African & Ethnographic Arts
A Nkanu African Mask
A Bamana Komo Mask
A Chokwe Mwana Ngulu Pig Mask
Done
Quakertown, PA, United States
Auction Details

African & Ethnographic Arts

A selection of African Masks & Sculptures, along with several Oceanic works of Tribal Art and more. All lots have low starting bids and No Reserves.

Auction Curator:

Todd Zieseniss
Todd Zieseniss
Owner & CEO
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A Chokwe Pwo Mask: A beautiful old ceremonial mask, honoring founding female ancestors and idealizing feminine beauty, fertility, and social grace. Worn by men during initiation ceremonies and celebrations. This mask
Est.
$400
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$800
SOLD
A Dogon Male Ancestor Effigy: A finely carved male contemporary sculpture with a serene and contemplative expression and wonderful open work features all carved from a single piece of wood, with a well handled surface patina.
Est.
$400
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$800
SOLD
A Nkanu African Mask: A very old and weathered carved wooden ceremonial mask, with an unusual carved face with deep inset eyes and reddish mineral pigments , well used, signs of field use. Nkanu peoples, DRC/ Congo,
Est.
$500
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$1,500
Old Bozo Antelope Dance Crest: A very well used carved wooden antelope or deer dance crest with painted designs, antelope horns attached and embellished with cowrie shells and some textiles. Bozo peoples, Mali, West Africa. The
Est.
$400
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$800
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Bamana Komo Mask: A carved wooden helmet style mask embellished with animal horns and plant fiber. Such masks known as Komo are linked to Power associations and the control of Nyama, or sacred energy through sorcery
Est.
$600
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$1,200
SOLD
A Lobi Flute Player Sculpture Ex Thomas Wheelock: A lovely carved wooden male effigy with stylized facial features and form, well handled surface patina and shown playing a flute. The sculpture measures 30.5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide on
Est.
$400
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$800
SOLD
A Dogon Shrine Altar / Staff: A carved wooden post or staff like sculpture with various anthropomorphic ancestor figures and open work forms, encrusted surface covered in organic matter from libations / offerings. The Sculpture
Est.
$600
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$1,200
SOLD
Fragmented Lobi Shrine Sculpture: A very old and well worn / weathered shrine sculpture , though only the head remains, the rest of the sculpture has eroded away. This was likely a Spike like carving planted into the ground to mark a
Est.
$400
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$800
SOLD
A Dogon Granary Door: A very old and weathered granary door with linear designs featuring ancestor images as well as a geometric square with concentric designs. The door measures 24 x 12 inches. There is no display stand,
Est.
$400
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$800
SOLD
A Dan African mask: A carved wooden ceremonial mask with obvious field use, old nails where textiles and parts of the dance costume where once attached, old metal sharpened teeth and attached metal strips on the bridge
Est.
$400
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$800
SOLD
Old Ashanti Ceremonial Drum: A carved wooden drum in classic form and featuring two breast forms, incised designs and shown on an Akan or Ashanti stool, a very unusual old drum. Such drums were often placed in front of musical
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
Ancient Tenenkou Zoomorphic Terracotta: A very unusual and rare terracotta claf zoomorphic effgy from the region of Tenenkou, a small district close to Mopti, Mali, west of the Inland Delta. A number of terracotta figures were found in
Est.
$400
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$800
A Baule Colon Sculpture: A charming old carved wooden male effigy shown in colonial garb wearing what appears to be a pith helmet, the sculpture shows plenty of weathering and wear and some losses to the base. The figure has
Est.
$300
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Baule Male Sculpture: A charming old carved wooden male effigy shown in traditional pose and style, with raised scar designs and elaborate carved coiffure. The sculpture shows plenty of handling and wear and some minor
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
A Baule Mask Ex Stirner: Carved from a dense wood in classic form with finely carved facial features, this mask known as mblo, was danced during dramatic skits and solo dances, this mask is an idealized representation of the
Est.
$300
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$500
A Yoruba Shrine Sculpture Arugba: A carved wooden ceremonial sculpture or vessel, with a kneeling female holding two staff and a open bowl on top, presumably to hold offerings to Shango. The sculpture measures 17 x 9 inches and was
Est.
$600
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$1,500
Lot Passed
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A Fine Old Yoruba Divination Tray: A Carved wooden flat tray with carved and raised various motifs relating to Yoruba life and spirituality including fish, rabbit, snakes and anthropomorphic figures. The Face of the trickster god Eshu
Est.
$400
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$800
A Yoruba Opon Ifa Divination Tray: A Carved wooden flat tray with carved and raised various motifs relating to Yoruba life and spirituality, the Yoruba Trickster god Eshu face is on top of the tray. The most essential implements of a
Est.
$400
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$800
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Yoruba Opon Ifa & Agere Ifa Divination Kit: A large carved wooden divination tray (Opon Ifa) and wooden storage bowl (Agere Ifa) for the diviners implements and ritual objects. The Tray acts as a lid and features zoomorphic forms and the face
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
A Fon Recade Staff with Fish Motif: A fine old recade staff , part of the chiefly regalia worn by the Fon peoples of Benin, West Africa. This example features bronze fish on the front with a wide open mouth, and a egg like form on the
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
A Dan Lu Me Female Sculpture: A tall carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features and form, incised scar designs accented with kaolin clay pigments, carved coiffure and a unique pose with her right hand turned outward
Est.
$800
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$1,500
A Baule Shrine Post: A carved wooden post with a wonderful ancestor face on top, a deep well handled surface patina and adorned with textiles, metal earrings and incised linear scar designs accented with kaolin clay
Est.
$500
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$1,000
Lot Passed