African & Ethnographic Arts

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Quakertown, PA, United States

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African & Ethnographic Arts

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

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.

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A Dan mask field collected 1960s: A charming carved wooden mask with a stylized face painted by kaolin clay pigments, well handled surface, and flared ears. Dan peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The Mask measures 11.5 x 11 inches. There

0097: A Dan mask field collected 1960sEst. $200-$300

A Serene Dan mask: A charming carved wooden mask with a simple and serene face, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The Mask measures 10.25 x 7 inches. There is no display stand included.

0098: A Serene Dan maskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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A Baule Portrait Mask: A finely carved wooden mask with elaborate designs accented with white kaolin clay pigments. The mask is heavily eroded and measures 9 x 5.5 inches, 13 inches on display stand.

0099: A Baule Portrait MaskEst. $300-$500

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A Baule Zoomorphic Mask: A carved wood and painted well used ceremonial mask with raised central post like finial that at one time was adorned with feathers and animal hide, now worn away. The mask has an overall well worn

0100: A Baule Zoomorphic MaskEst. $200-$300

A Dogon Sculpture: A sculpture of a female ancestor with highly stylized facial features and form, shown standing with arms raised above the head, a traditional prayer for rain among the cult of Nommo. Dogon peoples,

0101: A Dogon SculptureEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

A Igbo Dance Crest from Nigeria: An unusual realistic dance crest with many holes drilled in, presumably to hold hair plugs or other adornment, well used, repainted over time, signs of field use. Igbo or related ethnic group,

0102: A Igbo Dance Crest from NigeriaEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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A Kulango Ceremonial Spoon: A long slender carved wooden ladle or spoon with stylized form and well handled surface patina. The Spoon itself measures 14 inches long and will also include a custom display stand. Kulongo /

0103: A Kulango Ceremonial SpoonEst. $100-$300

A Dogon Shrine Sculpture: A carved wooden Nommo shrine idol with hands shown in an upward pose and a well weathered surface. The figure measures 12 x 11 inches tall , 14 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Dogon

0104: A Dogon Shrine SculptureEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

A Dan Koma Ba mask: A tall slender carved wooden mask with avian like bead and slightly encrusted surface. The Koma Ba masks are often held and danced at night to attract the spirits. Dan peoples, Liberia, West Africa.

0105: A Dan Koma Ba maskEst. $400-$800Lot Passed

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A Fine Wodaabe Embroidered Shirt: A small embroidered tunic or shirt crafted from cotton cloth possibly died with indigo. The garment features colorful embroidery attributed to the Wodaabe on both sides of the textile. The Wodaabe

0106: A Fine Wodaabe Embroidered ShirtEst. $200-$400

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A Urhubo Male Effigy: A tall carved wooden sculpture painted in kaolin clay pigments with a white and yellow color, and shown holding an axe and a sword, as a chief. The sculpture is well weathered and measures 28 inches

0107: A Urhubo Male EffigyEst. $400-$600

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A Janus Igala Helmet Mask: A carved wood and polychromed painted mask in Janus form with deep facial scars and reddish colored pigments. Igala peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measures 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Provenance: A

0108: A Janus Igala Helmet MaskEst. $200-$400

Gorgeous Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile 3rd-5th century: A rare ancient textile fragment dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt. The fragment features linear designs with rabbit figures and floral motif. The textile measures 8 x 5 inches in a 12 x 16 inch

0109: Gorgeous Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile 3rd-5th centuryEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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Ancient Coptic Textile from Egypt: A rare ancient Coptic textile fragment dating from the 3rd-10th century, Egypt. The fragment features a linear design with avian figures. The textile measures 7 x 4 inches in a 12 x 16 inch matted

0110: Ancient Coptic Textile from EgyptEst. $300-$500

3rd to 10th century Coptic Textile Fragment: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a repeating band of geometric linear designs in red and brown colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 5.5 x 5

0111: 3rd to 10th century Coptic Textile FragmentEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

Ancient Egyptian textile with Bird and Cross Motif: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a repeating band of avian (bird) and cross designs in black and brown colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 8 x 4

0112: Ancient Egyptian textile with Bird and Cross MotifEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Striking Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile with Human Figures: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a repeating band of anthropomorphic human figures is a linear design in black and brown colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The

0113: Striking Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile with Human FiguresEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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Stunning Deep Blue Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textile: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with designs in deep blue, red and brown colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 5.5 x 8 inches in a 16 x 20 inch matted

0114: Stunning Deep Blue Ancient Egyptian Coptic TextileEst. $300-$500

Large Coptic Textile Fragment 3rd-5th century: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a band of floral designs in red, green and black /brown colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 8.5 x 5.75 inches

0115: Large Coptic Textile Fragment 3rd-5th centuryEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Incredible Ancient Egyptian Textile 3rd-10th century: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a band of tightly woven floral designs. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 9.5 x 3 inches in a 16 x 20 inch matted

0116: Incredible Ancient Egyptian Textile 3rd-10th centuryEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Large Section of a Ancient Coptic Textile: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a repeating band of linear designs in brown colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 10 x 6.5 inches in a 16 x 20

0117: Large Section of a Ancient Coptic TextileEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

Two Fragments of Ancient Egyptian Coptic Textiles: Ancient linen fragments, likely from a tunic, with geometric designs in black and green colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 6 x 5.5 inches and 4 x 3 inch pieces

0118: Two Fragments of Ancient Egyptian Coptic TextilesEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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A Small Fragment of Ancient Egyptian Textile: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic, with a geometric designs in red , green, black and blue colors. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 5 x 3.5 inches in a 16 x

0119: A Small Fragment of Ancient Egyptian TextileEst. $100-$200

Ancient Undyed Linen Fragment from Egypt: Ancient linen fragment, likely from a tunic in un-dyed brown linen with black designs. Coptic peoples, 3rd to 10th century, Egypt. The fragment measures 8.5 x 3 inches in a 16 x 20 inch matted frame.

0120: Ancient Undyed Linen Fragment from EgyptEst. $100-$300Lot Passed

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