DAY 2: Native American, Ancient, Ethnographic Auction on Jun 12, 2026 by Artemis Fine Arts in CO - Page 4
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Prehistoric Mimbres Bowl - Woman Feeding Parrot a Corn CobFine Bamana N'Tomo Mask, Comb Crest, ex-Art Institute ChicagoSaber Tooth Cat Skull Machairodus
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DAY 2: Native American, Ancient, Ethnographic

Artemis Fine Arts

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Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo proudly present a meticulously curated two-day auction event. Day One showcases fine Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial Art. Day Two brings together Native American, Tribal, African, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern Antiquities, Asian Art, Fine Art, and Fossils - a sweeping celebration of the world's greatest cultures and civilizations. As always, both galleries remain committed to exceptional quality, connoisseurship, and the attentive client service collectors have long relied upon. Join us June 11-12, 2026.
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Bob Dodge
Artemis - Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic & Ancient Art
Howard Rose
Arte Primitivo - Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic & Ancient Art
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Lobi / Mossi Iron Anthropomorphic Figure | Shrine Object: Burkina Faso, . Minimalist anthropomorphic form forged in wrought iron. The figure stands upright with arms curving in a broad arc before the torso, while the flat planar surface is engraved with
0374: Lobi / Mossi Iron Anthropomorphic Figure | Shrine ObjectEst.
$1,800
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$2,700
$900
Lobi Mask by Sikire Kambire: Burkina Faso, ca. 1930’s.. Attributed to Sikire Kambire (1896-1963), the finely carved mask with an animated facial expression, crowned by a tall peaked coiffure. The face features large
0375: Lobi Mask by Sikire KambireEst.
$800
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$1,200
$400
Akan Akua'ba Fertility Doll | Disc Head & Arms Akimbo: Ghana, . Elegantly carved fertility doll with a disc-shaped head, the reverse deeply engraved with an abstract motif. The figure features an elongated neck with detail and a columnar body with arms
0376: Akan Akua'ba Fertility Doll | Disc Head & Arms AkimboEst.
$900
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$1,350
$450
(1 bid)
Marka Dafing Mask, Polychrome Horns, ex-Art Institute Chicago: Burkina Faso, . A helmet mask, Marka (Dafing) peoples, Mali / Burkina Faso, early to mid-20th century. The mask features a strongly modelled face with geometric polychrome decoration in red, white,
0377: Marka Dafing Mask, Polychrome Horns, ex-Art Institute ChicagoEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
(1 bid)
Fine Bamana N'Tomo Mask, Comb Crest, ex-Art Institute Chicago: Mali, . 1963.852. A N'Tomo society mask, Bamana peoples, Mali, early to mid-20th century. The strongly planar face is surmounted by a tall comb crest of multiple upright projections strung with metal
0378: Fine Bamana N'Tomo Mask, Comb Crest, ex-Art Institute ChicagoEst.
$1,500
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$2,250
$750
Bamana Antelope Mask, Kamalen Sogo, Old Collection #: Mali, . Antelope mask, likely danced as a kamalen sogo koun, carved with long vertical horns, large circular eye apertures, and an elongated snout. Bas-relief bands across the forehead and along the
0379: Bamana Antelope Mask, Kamalen Sogo, Old Collection #Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
Bamana Kono Power Mask, Ex-Mount / Museum African Art: Horizontally worn immense mask of the Kono, a secret society that was prevalent for the Bamana people before 19th cent. This impressive and heavy hardwood large mask is representative of an a
0380: Bamana Kono Power Mask, Ex-Mount / Museum African ArtEst.
$4,000
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$6,000
$2,000
Mossi Plank Mask | Geometric Incised Decoration, Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso, . Carved of lightweight wood, the dramatic long mask is supported by an abstracted antelope mask at base with large eye openings and tall vertical horns. The slender plank with long
0381: Mossi Plank Mask | Geometric Incised Decoration, Burkina FasoEst.
$1,200
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$1,800
$600
(1 bid)
Grassfields Bronze Chief’s Pipe with Animal Heads: Cameroon., . Copper alloy ceremonial pipe bowl in form of a notable and court figure with expressive bulging cheeks with net pattern, small open mouth with teeth beneath, and face with large
0382: Grassfields Bronze Chief’s Pipe with Animal HeadsEst.
$1,200
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$1,800
$600
Grassfields Bronze Portrait Pipe: Cameroon, . Puffy enlarged cheeks are characteristics of a notable, a prestigious figure within the community.. 4”H (10.2cm). Provenance: Marshall & Caroline Mount Collection, N.J. SHIPPING: We
0383: Grassfields Bronze Portrait PipeEst.
$1,200
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$1,800
$600
Bamum Cameroon Royal Pipe | Ex-Mount Collection, Published: Cameroon, . A large fragment of a royal pipe, Bamum kingdom, Cameroon, early to mid-20th century or earlier. The Bamum kingdom of the western Grassfields was renowned for the magnificence of its
0384: Bamum Cameroon Royal Pipe | Ex-Mount Collection, PublishedEst.
$1,500
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$2,250
$750
Cameroon Grassfields Monkey Caryatid, Inscribed Base: Cameroon, . Caryatid figure of a seated monkey figure holding an ovoid form, possibly a coconut. The animated head is carved with a projecting snout, wide mouth with boldly defined teeth, bulging
0385: Cameroon Grassfields Monkey Caryatid, Inscribed BaseEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
Bamileke Mupo Female Fetish Figure: Bamileke, Cameroon, . Divination female figure carved with rounded abdomen with hollowed navel, arms bent to place hands above. The wide face with rimmed eyes, with human hair applied around head,
0386: Bamileke Mupo Female Fetish FigureEst.
$1,400
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$2,100
$700
Bamileke Beaded Trophy Head | Cowry Shells & Glass Beads: Cameroon, . Worn by chiefs and other notables on ceremonial occasions, this spherical pendant in form of an anthropomorphic head is embroidered with glass beads, modeled with attached fabric ears,
0387: Bamileke Beaded Trophy Head | Cowry Shells & Glass BeadsEst.
$2,400
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$3,600
$1,200
Rare Kom Prestige Stool, Openwork, Ex-Mount, Published 2007: Cameroon, . A prestige stool, Kom kingdom, Cameroon Grassfields, early to mid-20th century. Of sturdy cylindrical form, the rounded rim is studded with steel tacks forming a decorative border. The
0388: Rare Kom Prestige Stool, Openwork, Ex-Mount, Published 2007Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
Yoruba Egba Ere Ibeji Pair | Beaded & Cowry Adornment: Nigeria, . Very fine matching pair of “ere ibeji” spirit figures from the Egba tribe. They both display well detailed high crest coiffure having multiple ridges, well defined pierced
0389: Yoruba Egba Ere Ibeji Pair | Beaded & Cowry AdornmentEst.
$900
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$1,350
$450
(1 bid)
Igbo Forged Iron Currency | Fan Form & Scrolls, Nigeria: Nigeria, . A forged iron currency staff, Igbo peoples, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century. The slender shaft rises to a fan-shaped crown of radiating curved prongs terminating in spiral volutes,
0390: Igbo Forged Iron Currency | Fan Form & Scrolls, NigeriaEst.
$1,500
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$2,250
$750
Nupe Ritual Pounder, Curved Handle, Nigeria: Nigeria, . A ceremonial pounder, Nupe peoples, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century. Of domed form with a strongly curved single handle rising from the body, carved from a single piece of dense
0391: Nupe Ritual Pounder, Curved Handle, NigeriaEst.
$1,300
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$1,950
$650
Ogoni Elu Masks | Articulated Jaw & Scarification (pr): Nigeria, . Two elu spirit masks, possibly male and female, the smaller having bi-lobe hairdo with deep slits along central part, articulated lower jaw, and relief facial scarification. The larger
0392: Ogoni Elu Masks | Articulated Jaw & Scarification (pr)Est.
$600
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$900
$300
Mumuye Lagalagana Figure, Serrated Crest, Nigeria: Nigeria, . Abstract figure “lagalagana" carved of heavy hardwood, with serrated sagittal crest, large concave ears, and engraved facial scarification. Long neck with with protruding larynx, and
0393: Mumuye Lagalagana Figure, Serrated Crest, NigeriaEst.
$1,200
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$1,800
$600
Igbo Mgbedike Mask, Published AHDRC: Igbo, Nigeria, . Of intricately carved and formidable design with two sets of large, curvilinear horns on top and a set of horns attached at the front; large, flaring bovine ears border the face with
0394: Igbo Mgbedike Mask, Published AHDRCEst.
$1,900
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$2,850
$950
Published Eket Ceremonial Double Bell, Stacked Form: Nigeria, . A carved wood ceremonial bell, Eket peoples, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century. The columnar form is composed of stacked elements: a hollow cup-shaped resonating top, a schematic
0395: Published Eket Ceremonial Double Bell, Stacked FormEst.
$1,200
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$1,800
$600
Fine Igbo Maiden Spirit Headdress, Cane Teeth, Nigeria: Nigeria, . Finely carved and deeply hollowed, headdress with three projections. The face is detailed with inserted cane teeth, relief-carved scarification before the ears, and delicate incised
0396: Fine Igbo Maiden Spirit Headdress, Cane Teeth, NigeriaEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
Benin / Bini Leopard Mask, Indigo Spots, Oba Regalia: Nigeria, . Carved wood mask of a leopard with rounded prominent forehead, feline ears, long ovate eyes above open eyeholes, rounded mouth with interlocking fangs, grooved whiskers, and the surface
0397: Benin / Bini Leopard Mask, Indigo Spots, Oba RegaliaEst.
$2,000
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$3,000
$1,000