41: Pre-Columbian,Ethnographic, Classical 2015-06-07 Auction - 353 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 10
A small Jalisco figure of a puppy, West MexicoImpressive Jalisco 'Ameca Style' sitting womanSukhothai period Buddha bust from Thailand
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Montrose, CA, United States
Auction Details

41: Pre-Columbian,Ethnographic, Classical

Hi Everyone, Our June 7th sale will feature a fantastic 250+ selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced items from various Pre-Columbian cultures, Asian cultures, and African cultures, as well a small selection of antiques, including maps, engravings, metalwork, and a selection of shadow puppets. Also included will be a selection of non-ancient reproductions of antiquities from various ancient cultures.
A large Ashanti brass figure of a leopard: A large Ashanti brass figure of a leopard, Ghana, mid-20th Century, made by the lost-wax casting process with nice style and an attractive age tone. 11 1/2 in x 5 3/4 in (29.2 x 14.6 cm).
0201: A large Ashanti brass figure of a leopardEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed
SOLD
Pende carved wood 'Hymen Breaker': A Pende carved wood 'Hymen Breaker', Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the form of a standing man with the device atop his head. Nicely carved with attractive glossy patina. H: 10 in (25.4 cm).
0203: Pende carved wood 'Hymen Breaker'Est. $300-$400
A Pende carved wood cane: A Pende carved wood cane, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the shaft with a crocodile in relief, the handle in the form of a female head. Nice age patina. L: 42 1/2 in (107.7 cm). Ex collection of
0204: A Pende carved wood caneEst. $400-$500Lot Passed
SOLD
Guro wood 'antelope' mask, Ivory Coast: A nice Guro wood 'antelope' mask, Ivory Coast, finely carved with elegant features and nice detail. The surfaces with a nice glossy patina and remnants of white & red pigment. H: 14 in (35.5 cm). Ex
0205: Guro wood 'antelope' mask, Ivory CoastEst. $600-$700
SOLD
Guro heddle pulley, Ivory Coast: A Guro heddle pulley, Ivory Coast, with attractive features and dark glossy patina. with custom stand. H: 12 3/4 in (32.5 cm). Ex Prof. Robert Berg PhD collection, professor of art at SDSU.
0206: Guro heddle pulley, Ivory CoastEst. $600-$700
SOLD
Ligbe wood face mask, Ivory Coast: A Ligbe wood face mask, Ivory Coast, with angular features and curved horns atop the head. The surfaces are well-preserved with pigment within the grooves and a nice glossy patina. H: 12 1/2 in (31.7
0207: Ligbe wood face mask, Ivory CoastEst. $600-$700
A nice West African hand loom: A nice West African hand loom, well-preserved with leather straps and a lovely glossy patina. H: 9 in (22.8 cm); W: 8 1/2 in (21.7 cm). Nice Patina. Ex Prof. Robert Berg PhD collection, professor of
0208: A nice West African hand loomEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
A nice Lega wood helmet mask: A nice Lega wood helmet mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, decorated with three faces, remnants of white & orange pigments with embedded cowrie shells. H: 10 1/2 in (26.7 cm). Ex Prof. Robert
0209: A nice Lega wood helmet maskEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
SOLD
A Suku wood mask from Africa: A Suku wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, nicely carve with a beard and with orange & black pigment. H: 14 in (35.6 cm). Some weathering and signs of heavy use. Ex Del Mar, California
0210: A Suku wood mask from AfricaEst. $300-$400
SOLD
Anthropomorphic mask from the Ibo tribe: 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
0211: Anthropomorphic mask from the Ibo tribeEst. $1,000-$1,200
An '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: 13
0212: An 'Idiok Ekpo' mask from the IbibioEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed
Nyamwezi anthropomorphic wood staff: A nice Nyamwezi anthropomorphic wood staff, Tanzania, with elongated arms and legs, this example being typical. The head is stylized, with metal inset for the "eyes", the "neck" is elongated, with a
0213: Nyamwezi anthropomorphic wood staffEst. $900-$1,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Kuba 'Pwoom Itok' mask of a wise old man: A Kuba 'Pwoom Itok' mask of a wise old man, Congo, who was a consultant for the other dancers. Of typical style and made from wood with holes drilled around the eyes, red and white crusty pigment and
0218: Kuba 'Pwoom Itok' mask of a wise old manEst. $200-$300
Idoma wood mask from Nigeria: An attractive Idoma wood mask from Nigeria, a type worn atop the head, the base pierced all around for attachment to the costume. This is a bust, female(?), with shards of mirror set into the face
0220: Idoma wood mask from NigeriaEst. $900-$1,000Lot Passed
SOLD
A nice Ikenga figure from Nigeria: A nice Ikenga figure from Nigeria, Igbo (Ibo or Igala), also known as a figure for the 'Cult of the Hand'. These are very personal items for an Igbo male, who usually carves it himself. When greet
0221: A nice Ikenga figure from NigeriaEst. $300-$400
Yoruba beaded hanging for a shrine: A spectacular Yoruba beaded hanging for a shrine, Nigeria, made from 'Pound Beads' in the shape of a fish, one end with the Three Faces of Eshu, below, numerous beaded three-dimensional figures
0222: Yoruba beaded hanging for a shrineEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Dan 'Racing Mask', Liberia / Ivory Coast: A fantastic Dan 'Racing Mask', Liberia / Ivory Coast, with smooth, sensitive features and circular eyes surrounded by rings of white metal. This is simply a superb example of a bugle mask of the
0224: Dan 'Racing Mask', Liberia / Ivory CoastEst. $10,000-$12,000Lot Passed