Auction 30: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2014-05-04 Auction - 488 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 19
Egyptian limestone relief associated with cult of AmunEgyptian blue faience bust from a huge ushabtiA beautiful Greek marble head of a youth
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Glendale, CA, United States
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Auction 30: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Our May 4th auction is set to be our largest auction yet. It is filled with over 400 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts, as well as a selection of fine ancient-style antiques. For the first time we will also be offering a large selection of North American, South and South-East Asian, and African masks, many of the African coming from the well-known Phil Orlando collection.
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A lot of 2 Hopi masks: A lot of 2 Hopi masks, South West USA, mid-20th Century, both cover the face and the head. They are made of animal skin and have various decorations. One is white, for the direction of the East or
0321: A lot of 2 Hopi masksEst. $600-$700
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Dance of the Nigritos mask: A Guatemalan wood dance mask for Dance of the Nigritos, Totonicapán, Yucatan, 3rd quarter of the 19th Century, with black and red paint. Probably represents 'Malinche' of the Dance of the Nigritos.
0322: Dance of the Nigritos maskEst. $200-$300
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Dance of the Conquistadores mask: A Guatemalan wood dance mask used for the Dance of the Conquistadores, Totonicapán, Yucatan, 3rd quarter of the 19th Century, signed ‘T’ and quite pleasing with many layers of old paint from
0323: Dance of the Conquistadores maskEst. $200-$300
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Wood dance mask representing Spaniard: A Guatemalan wood dance mask representing a Spaniard, Totonicapán, Yucatan, Spanish Colonial Period, painted and signed ‘S’. L: 6 ½ in (16.5 cm). Signe of use. Collected in Totonicapán,
0324: Wood dance mask representing SpaniardEst. $200-$300
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Dance of the Conquistadores mask: A Guatemalan wood dance mask used for the Dance of the Conquistadores, South Coast Region, c. 1930’s - 1940’s, representing a Spaniard, nicely carved and with red and black paint. Masks of this
0325: Dance of the Conquistadores maskEst. $200-$300
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Guatemalan wood Spirit Mask: A Guatemalan wood Spirit Mask, 'Newalla'(?), South Coast Region, c. 1930’s - 1940’s, carved in unfinished wood. L: 7 ½ in (19 cm); H: 4 ½ in (11.5 cm). Cruder style and quite scarce! Ex Peter
0326: Guatemalan wood Spirit MaskEst. $200-$300
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Mexican ‘Mojiganga’ Procession mask: A Mexican ‘Mojiganga’ Procession mask, Mochitlan, Guerrero, mid-20th Century, made from a deer pelvis and nicely painted, with twisted copper wire 'ear-rings' and cloth tassels which hang from
0327: Mexican ‘Mojiganga’ Procession maskEst. $200-$300
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Mexican wood Pilgrim’s flask: A Mexican wood Pilgrim’s flask, early 20th Century, with oval, black-smith forged ‘hoops’ on each side. Tall, flattened two-handled jug, both sides carved with floral patterns. The edges of the
0329: Mexican wood Pilgrim’s flaskEst. $200-$300
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Central America wood carnival mask: A Central America wood carnival mask, 19th Century, likely once painted and well-carved, with the odor of scented candles, perhaps due to having once been stored in a church. L: 8 ½ in (21 cm).
0330: Central America wood carnival maskEst. $200-$300
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Tlacolorero (Farmers) Dance mask: A Mexican mask from the Tlacolorero (Farmers) Dances from Chilacachapa, Guerrero, late 19th - early 20th Century, of polychromed parota wood, with evidence of having been maintained. A charming old
0331: Tlacolorero (Farmers) Dance maskEst. $200-$300
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Guatemalan carved wood head of a bull: A Guatemalan carved wood head of a bull, 19th Century, described by source as a 'Hip-Mask', the face well-detailed and deeply carved with protruding tongue and detailed “horns” attached to the
0332: Guatemalan carved wood head of a bullEst. $200-$300
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Mexican wood mask of a man: A Mexican wood mask of a man, early 20th Century, black, with red lips and black/white eyes. It is old and has definitely seen some use. Appears to be a 'Negro' from the 'Dance of the Blackmen', or
0333: Mexican wood mask of a manEst. $200-$300
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Mexican polychromed wood mask: A Mexican polychromed wood mask of a grimacing person, early 20th Century, with mouth open showing teeth. Quite old and has seen use. The name 'Pedro' is written inside. L: 9 in (23 cm). A good-sized
0334: Mexican polychromed wood maskEst. $200-$300
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Mexican polychromed wood mask: A Mexican polychromed wood mask of a ‘Viejo’ or old man, early 20th Century, accented with some kind of long hair (animal tail?). L: 7 ¼ in (18.5 cm). Shows soiling on the back so it saw some
0335: Mexican polychromed wood maskEst. $200-$300
A lot of 3 Ashanti gold weights: A lot of 3 Ashanti gold weights, mid-20th Century, each in the form of a standing male figure engaged in a scene from daily life. Made from brass and sand cast, each quite expressive! Largest 2 3/8
0335A: A lot of 3 Ashanti gold weightsEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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A group of 4 Ashanti gold weights: A group of 4 Ashanti gold weights, mid-20th Century, including a box with geometric pattern on lid, (2 in x 1 in, 5.1 x 2.5 cm), a pair of birds seated on a fence, (4.5 x 2.4 cm), and two other
0335B: A group of 4 Ashanti gold weightsEst. $200-$300
Mask from the Ibo tribe of Nigeria: An anthropomorphic mask from the Ibo tribe of Nigeria, well-carved with animal horns, facial scarification and three faces protruding from the forehead. An attractive mask with good age, the back
0336: Mask from the Ibo tribe of NigeriaEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed
Idiok Ekpo' mask from the Ibibio: An 'Idiok Ekpo' mask from the Ibibio of Nigeria, heavily patinated and rectangular-shaped with “native repair”, being a piece of sheet metal on the chin, perforated, so as to fix an old crack. L:
0337: Idiok Ekpo' mask from the IbibioEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed
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Bakuba “Fing Bukaan” or clyster bottle: A Bakuba “Fing Bukaan” or clyster bottle from the Congo, with its boat-shaped holder, the funnel is plain and tapers to a point. The holder is pierced on one end for insertion of the funnel after
0338: Bakuba “Fing Bukaan” or clyster bottleEst. $700-$800
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Mossi anthropomorphic 'mask': An impressive Mossi anthropomorphic 'mask', Upper Volta, made from wood with brass sheeting, red and black pigment and cowries. The triangular 'eyes' are bordered with cowries, the long, broad 'nose'
0339: Mossi anthropomorphic 'mask'Est. $1,000-$1,200
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Akan (Asante) wood 'Maternity' figure: A choice Akan (Asante) wood 'Maternity' figure, Ghana, similar in appearance to the 'Akua Mma' doll carried by adolescent girls. The body, carved in the round, is of a female cupping her breasts with
0340: Akan (Asante) wood 'Maternity' figureEst. $1,000-$1,200
Makonde figure of a standing female: A choice Makonde figure of a standing female, Tanzania/Mozambique, her face bearing the typical ornate scarification of these people, hands at her side. Some references say this figure depicts a
0341: Makonde figure of a standing femaleEst. $900-$1,000Lot Passed
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Makonde staff with the head of a man: An attractive Makonde staff with the head of a man, Tanzania/Mozambique, with scarified face and labret. There is a 'hook' for hanging the staff behind the back of the body, beneath which is also
0342: Makonde staff with the head of a manEst. $900-$1,000