Itter African & Oceanic Collection Day 1 Auction on Sep 11, 2026 by Estate & Downsizing Specialists LLC in IN
Itter African & Oceanic Collection Day 1
Framed Congolese Kuba Raffia Fiber Textile
Cameroon Grassland Palm Wine Gourd w Woven Rattan
Nupe Water Pot Nigerian
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Bloomington, IN, United States
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Itter African & Oceanic Collection Day 1

Day One: Friday September 11 with first lots closing online at 10AM. Day Two: Sunday September 13 closing online at 6PM. The collection includes a wide variety of pots, ceramics, figures, stools, headrests, beads and beading, books, masks, textiles and hats from multiple groups and countries. All objects in this sale and the following sale on Sunday are from the collection of William (Bill) Itter and his wife Diane Itter. The majority of the items are of 20th Century origin from African countries and peoples and that of Papua New Guinea.
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Framed Congolese Kuba Raffia Fiber Textile: Frame 40 1/2" x 11"W, textile 35 1/2"L x 6 1/2"W. Piece has been displayed in frame, behind glass. Panel is structurally intact, with no visible holes or major damage. Minor breakage in lower left
Est.
$50
-
$500
$45
(2 bids)
Cameroon Grassland Palm Wine Gourd w Woven Rattan: 10 1/2"Dia., 22 1/2"H. Woven rattan / cane over gourd with undulating openwork pattern. 1" chip at top lip of gourd. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
(1 bid)
Nupe Water Pot Nigerian: 14 3/4"Dia. x 13 1/2"H. Lip has small area of what looks to be a repair (1/4" white line area on edge). Please note: Some pots may have repairs that may not be noted. Provenance: Collection of
Est.
$50
-
$500
$45
(3 bids)
Nupe Nigerian Pot Bill Itters First Purchase: 13 1/4" Dia. x 16 1/4"H. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details. Please note: Some pots may have repairs that may not be noted.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
(1 bid)
Ashetu Cameroon Prestige Hat: 7 3/4"H. Crocheted cotton fiber hat. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$10
(2 bids)
Abelam Papua New Guinea Mask: 13 1/4"W x 17 3/4"D x 17"H. Comes with display stand. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
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$500
$5
Kore Initiation Helmet Mask Bamana Mali: 12 7/8"W x 8 1/4"D x 17 1/2"H. Horizontal carved wood mask with metal teeth, and plastic inlay eyes with organic pigment surface stains. Comes with metal stand. Provenance: Collection of William and
Est.
$50
-
$500
$10
(2 bids)
2 Tutsi Lidded Coiled Baskets: Taller, 3 3/8"Dia., 8"H. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
(1 bid)
Congo Kuba Lidded Food Basket: 12"Dia, 10 5/8"H. Four point top design lidded basket with braided straps. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
(1 bid)
Ogoni Mask Nigeria: 9"H x 6"W x 4 1/2"D. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
(1 bid)
Kuba Raffia w Embroidery Wrap Skirt: 69 1/2"H x 37"W framed, 63 3/4" x 31 1/2" textile. Open frame sewn to canvas. Oval repaired area 2" across at bottom center. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter... PICK UP ONLY. THIS
Est.
$50
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$500
$5
Venavi Doll Ewe Hand Carved Wood: Polished wood with painted hair and shoes, and articulated arms. 9"H. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
Young Mens Tunic Fula People Nigeria: 52"L x 13 3/8"W at shoulder. Embroidered tunic with fabric applique triangular border and cowrie shells at bottom edge. Lower left cowrie shell has loose thread Provenance: Collection of William and
Est.
$50
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$500
$5
Asante Kente Cloth Hand Woven Ghana: 129" x 84". Multiple loose seams. Irregular edge on one end. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
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$500
$5
Zulu Carved Wood Head Rest South Africa: 15 1/2"W x 4"D x 5 3/8"H. Good condition for age, some surface wear and chips. Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$40
(2 bids)
Kirdi Beaded Apron Cameroon: 20 3/4" wide excluding apron strings. Attached to pivoting plexiglas and metal stand. 9 3/8"H on stand. Beaded apron with cowrie shell fringe. Has complex diamond design with an open weave top
Est.
$50
-
$500
$35
(2 bids)
West African Manilla Bronze Currency Bracelet: 3 1/2" x 3 1/8". Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5
(1 bid)
Kuba Lidded Large Food Basket Congo: 16 1/4"Dia, 12 5/8"H. Four point top design lidded basket Provenance: Collection of William and Diane Itter. Please see photos for condition and details.
Est.
$50
-
$500
$5