African & Ethnographic Arts 2026-04-25 Auction - 124 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA - Page 2
A Nkanu African MaskA Bamana Komo MaskA 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
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Get the confidence you need to bid on the items you love.Learn More
Complete payment via LiveAuctioneers to qualify.
A Kusu Power Figure: A very well worn and stylized wooden shrine idol, with elongated facial features and weathered surface. The Sculpture has been professionally custom mounted and measures 29.5 inches tall. Kusu
0026: A Kusu Power FigureEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed
SOLD
A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol: A tall and well weathered old spirit sculpture known as a Bateba Thil and this variation, with the arm raised to the heavens is also known as Ti Puo, a powerful protector from witchcraft. The
0027: A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine IdolEst. $400-$800
SOLD
A Lwalwa African mask: A carved wooden ceremonial mask in a highly stylized traditional form, well handled surface and signs of field use. Lwalu face masks are now often used for recreational performances, however they
0028: A Lwalwa African maskEst. $600-$1,500
SOLD
A Bamun Helmet Mask: A tall and elaborate carved wooden cere monial mask with incised and carved designs and facial features accented with kaolin clay pigments. This mask shows field use and wear, the wood is quite old,
0029: A Bamun Helmet MaskEst. $500-$800
SOLD
Incredible Old Janus Ibibio Helmet Mask: A large carved wooden janus form helmet mask with various carved elements such as a green Lion, human skulls, birds, snakes, stars and anthropomorphic figures. The mask shows extensive wear and
0030: Incredible Old Janus Ibibio Helmet MaskEst. $600-$900
SOLD
A Chokwe Mwana Ngulu Pig Mask: A carved wooden ceremonial zoomorphic mask with stylized pig face and attached textile and plant fiber headdress. This type of Ngulu mask is part of the festivities linked to Mukanda, a rite of
0031: A Chokwe Mwana Ngulu Pig MaskEst. $600-$1,500
SOLD
A Bongo / Belanda Memorial Head: A carved wooden anthropomorphic head with some incised linear designs and a well weathered surface. Such sculptures often designated sacred sites. Bongo or Belanda peoples, Sudan, Africa. The head
0032: A Bongo / Belanda Memorial HeadEst. $600-$1,200
SOLD
A Lobi Thil Spirit Sculpture: A carved wooden male effigy of a Bateba Thil or spirit sculpture, carved from a dense and heavy wood with reddish mineral pigments and classic treatment to the face and form. Lobi peoples, Burkina
0033: A Lobi Thil Spirit SculptureEst. $300-$500
SOLD
A Fon Shrine Sculpture: A carved wooden Vodun or voodoo shrine idol covered in textile and embellished with cowrie shells, old glass beads and magic bundles. There is an old collection number painted on the bottom. Fon
0034: A Fon Shrine SculptureEst. $300-$500
Lady in Red ~ A Tiv Female Sculpture: A Tall carved wood and painted sculpture of a stylized female ancestor with raised and incised scar designs, painted accents and overall stylized form. Note the arms and legs, a wonderful old example
0035: Lady in Red ~ A Tiv Female SculptureEst. $400-$800Lot Passed
A Tiv Ritual Staff: A carved wooden hand held staff or scepter with human head on top, remains of hair and evidence that glass eyes were once inset into the sculpture, an interestingly it appears that two sets of eyes
0036: A Tiv Ritual StaffEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
SOLD
A Benin Bronze Rooster: A very finely cast bronze rooster image with fine incised designs and shown standing on a classic base with raised swirling motif. There are areas of oxidized metal, particularly on the inside of the
0037: A Benin Bronze RoosterEst. $500-$800
SOLD
A Ashanti Akua'ba Doll: A finely carved Akua'ba or fertility doll with classic flat rounded head and simplistic form. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall, 11.25 inches tall on custom display stand. Ashanti peoples, Ghana,
0039: A Ashanti Akua'ba DollEst. $200-$400
SOLD
A Chewa Nyau Mask: A small carved wooden polychromed mask with a reddish pink color and black painted coiffure. The Mask has a well used and well handled surface, well worn regalia holes and remains of an attached
0040: A Chewa Nyau MaskEst. $200-$400
SOLD
A Fine Old Dan mask Field Collected 1960s: Elegant and refined carved wooden ceremonial mask with a highly polished glossy black surface and thinly carved walls, embellished with a red textile on the lips and hammered aluminum around the
0041: A Fine Old Dan mask Field Collected 1960sEst. $200-$400
A Yoruba Dance Crest of Egungun: A carved wooden dance crest / cap with a highly stylized image of the god Egungun with the traditional long plait of hair hanging to one side. This ceremony commemorates in particular, the important
0042: A Yoruba Dance Crest of EgungunEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
Old Anang Dance mask: A carved wooden mask with obvious handling and wear and a red painted face with split coiffure and black organic pigment. Anang peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6.75 inches.
0044: Old Anang Dance maskEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
SOLD
A Vuvi Mask: A Vuvi (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. According to research such masks were traditionally used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Wood, kaolin
0045: A Vuvi MaskEst. $300-$500
SOLD
A Montol Shrine Figure: A finely carved wooden shrine idol with incised linear designs and weathered surface. This sculpture may have been housed in an oracular shrine of the Komtin cult where it was believed to dispense
0046: A Montol Shrine FigureEst. $400-$800
SOLD
A Dan Bronze Bell Anklet Collected 1960s: A finely cast bronze anklet with 5 rows of attached anklets with bells, what a superb and interesting example of casting technique. The first of its type that we have offered. The bronze measures 5.5
0047: A Dan Bronze Bell Anklet Collected 1960sEst. $300-$500
SOLD
A Serene Dan Mask Collected 1960s: A charming carved wooden mask with a simple and serne face, well handled surface, raised central line on forehead. Dan peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The Mask measures 9.5 x 5.5 inches. There is no
0048: A Serene Dan Mask Collected 1960sEst. $200-$400