Historical, Ethnographic and Decorative Arts 2014-04-18 Auction - 285 Price Results - Mosby & Co. Auctions in MD - Page 11
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CASSIUS CLAY AND SONNY LISTON OFFICIAL PROGRAMRARE. PILLAR AND SCROLL CLOCK BY ELISHA HOTCHKISSHIGH GRADE BOX LOCK "DUCKS FOOT" PISTOL
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Frederick, MD, United States
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Historical, Ethnographic and Decorative Arts

Civil War and military including: RARE M1855 Sharps, one of 600 US martially marked carbines manufactured. A fine Presentation grade officers sword "Presented to Edward Lounsbery First Lt. Company B, 179th Regiment. New York Volunteers by the members of his company Petersburgh, Virginia. February 10, 1865." Civil War Tower Enfield, lock-plate dated 1860, Two Extremely RARE English "Ducks-Foot" Pistols, used by British Naval personnel during the Napoleonic Wars, both are high-grade and in superb condition. Just arrived is a very fine Civil War Whitney in the same family since the 1890's. A large and fine selection of Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts from MD and NY collections features American Indian, Pre-Columbian, African and Oceanic pieces. From the Americas there is a fine Haida bowl in the form of a seal, pre-historic pottery, and Woodlands Indian items and more. Pre-Columbian items; A good Chimu-Inca woven Mantle with stylized warriors holding decapitated heads, 900-1300 AD, an exceptional Mayan Palma Celt, Chontal Mask and other items. Oceanic art from New Guinea and other Indonesian Islands with some nice Ancestor and Fertility Figures, War clubs from Fiji and the Solomon?s, a superb Dayak door with an image of ASO, 19th century swing with four figures and two Sepik River suspension hooks. African Art has a good selection of Masks form various tribes in the DRC and other countries, Staffs of Office, stools and other figural items. Americana and Decorative includes a C-1825 Secretary, originally from Baltimore, Folk art painted chest, period lighting, miniature paintings, nice smalls, a selection of Mettlach and other 19th century steins and much more.
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FIGURAL AFRICAN LUBA CUP: From the DRC. Some chipping to rim. 8" tall
0241: FIGURAL AFRICAN LUBA CUPEst. $100-$200
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FIGURAL PIPE: Kuba people of DRC. Nicely carved figure of a man hold pipe bowl in his hands. Minor surface wear. 13" tall
0242: FIGURAL PIPEEst. $150-$200
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ZULU FIGURAL DANCE CLUB: 19th Century, North Nguni people. Top is hollowed out as a snuff container (missing plug). Provenance; Finch & Co. UK. Some minor age splits to top rim. 29" long
0243: ZULU FIGURAL DANCE CLUBEst. $3,500-$4,000
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LUBA BELL: Carved wood bell with female figure and original clappers from the DRC. Light surface wear. Private Belgian and Maryland collections. 10 3/4" tall
0244: LUBA BELLEst. $350-$450
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BAKONGO FETISH FIGURE: Carved wood figure with cloth wrapping feathers and mirror pieces. From the DRC. Private Canadian and Maryland collections. 9 1/2" tall
0245: BAKONGO FETISH FIGUREEst. $350-$450
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CARVED CHOKWE MASK: From the DRC. Retains original woven head mesh and small seed accents. Very minor surface wear. Provonance; Private Belgian and Maryland collections. 10" tall x 8" wide
0246: CARVED CHOKWE MASKEst. $300-$500
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LUBA RATTLE: Four ball rattle with carved female figure from the DRC. Private Washington DC & Maryland collections. Very minor wear. 14 1/2" tall
0247: LUBA RATTLEEst. $400-$500
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BAULE MASK: Carved wood mounted portrait mask from Ivory Coast with black and red kaolin pigmentation. With elaborate coiffure. Private Texas & Maryland collections. 16" tall x 8 1/2" wide
0248: BAULE MASKEst. $500-$700
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SENUFO MASK: Carved wood mask with chameleon figure at top. From Mali. Very nicely carved and decorated. Couple old repairs. Private New York and Maryland collections. 12" tall x 6" wide
0249: SENUFO MASKEst. $500-$750
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IBIBIO HEADDRESS: Polychrome wood with female face with elongated neck. From Nigeria. Provenance; Arte Primitivo of New York and a private Maryland collection. Minor loss to painted surface. 18 1/2" tall
0250: IBIBIO HEADDRESSEst. $600-$800
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EIGHT BAMBOO AND IRON ARROWS.: Hand forged iron shaped tips. Probably Indonesian. Some damage to flights. Largest 37 1/2" long
0251: EIGHT BAMBOO AND IRON ARROWS.Est. $100-$200
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SOLOMON ISLANDS FISHING FLOAT: Carved wood with stone weight at bottom. Has tied wood hook at end. Shows wear from use. 36" long
0252: SOLOMON ISLANDS FISHING FLOATEst. $150-$250
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FOOD BOWL FROM FIJI ISLANDS: Nice carved wood bowl with pleasing form. Minor surface wear. Provenance; Michael Evans, Dijon France 2007. 22 3/4" long, 8 3/4" wide
0253: FOOD BOWL FROM FIJI ISLANDSEst. $250-$350
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CAMBODIAN FIGURAL COCONUT SCRAPER: Wood body animal figure, stylized cat with hand forged iron scraper in mouth. Some age splitting to bottom. 21 1/2" long
0254: CAMBODIAN FIGURAL COCONUT SCRAPEREst. $200-$350
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FLUTE MASK PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Carved wood mask has inset mother of pearl eyes. Some surface wear. Hairline above right eye. Provenance; Michael Evans, Dijon France 2007. 11" tall
0255: FLUTE MASK PAPUA NEW GUINEAEst. $300-$400
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ARCHITECTURAL DOOR PANEL FROM INDONESIA: Carved wood female figure on partial door panel from Nias Island. Has old age and insect damage. Provenance; Bruce Frank, New York City 1995. 15 1/2" tall x 12" wide
0256: ARCHITECTURAL DOOR PANEL FROM INDONESIAEst. $350-$450
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HUDAK MASK: Dayak Mask - Kalmantan Borneo. Carved mask retains original mustache and beard. Crack to left side temple. Shows original black pigmentation. Provenance; Bruce Frank, New York 2000. 11 3/4" tall
0257: HUDAK MASKEst. $400-$500
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ANCESTOR FIGURE TIMOR ISLAND: Carved male figure from Indonesia. Has some minor surface wear and age splitting to wood. Provenance; Rick Bennett, Cairns Australia 1990. 22 3/4" tall
0258: ANCESTOR FIGURE TIMOR ISLANDEst. $450-$600
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AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL SHIELD: Paint decorated from western Australia. Some lose and wear to painted surface. Minor damage to right edge. Provenance; Michael Evans, Dijon France 2004. 28" long X 9" wide
0259: AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL SHIELDEst. $400-$600
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INDONESIAN FERTILITY FIGURE: Carved wood female from the Flores Island. Retains most of Original black pigmentation. Small crack to right side of face. Couple of age related hairline cracks. Chip to right foot. 19 1/2" tall
0260: INDONESIAN FERTILITY FIGUREEst. $1,000-$1,250
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ANCESTRAL FIGURE FROM RAJA ISLAND: Carved wooden figure Waigeo Island. Irian Yaya Indonesia. Figure has removable arms as made. Original would have had cloth elements, now missing. Shows age wear. Difficult to find. Provenance; Irwin
0261: ANCESTRAL FIGURE FROM RAJA ISLANDEst. $800-$1,200
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DAYAK ANCESTOR FIGURE: Carved wood figure from Borneo with sea shell eyes. Minor surface wear and aging. Provenance; Rick Bennett, Cairns Australia 1990. 19" tall
0262: DAYAK ANCESTOR FIGUREEst. $800-$1,000
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19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN NIAS SHIELD: Beautifully made with originial cord. Light aging and some cord damage. 56" tall x 12 1/2" wide
0263: 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN NIAS SHIELDEst. $1,500-$2,500
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CARVED WOOD HANDLE FROM BORNEO: Very nicely done with ebonized finish. 5 3/8" tall
0264: CARVED WOOD HANDLE FROM BORNEOEst. $50-$100
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