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Mbole Knife, Ngombe/Poto Knife: Left, Zaire, Congo, 21.5", the weighty, sumbolic nature of this Mbole knife is personified by the amazingly heavy stone hilt, which is only supported by a thin, copper-coiled handle. The blade of
0004: Mbole Knife, Ngombe/Poto KnifeEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
Tikar Sheathed Knife: Cameroon, 23.5", Peter Sinclair base circa 1970, The rectangular sheath of this knife is made of stiched together hide with double handles wrapped with reeds. The dark brown hilt that sticks out the
0005: Tikar Sheathed KnifeEst. $450-$1,200Lot Passed
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Ijo Mask: Ijo, Nigeria, 16", East Coast Collection pre 1975, water spirit, long trunk-like mouth with superimposed snake Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the
0006: Ijo MaskEst. $400-$500
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Eshu Related Knealing Figures: Yoruba, Nigeria, 9" each, East Coast Collection pre 1975, idiosyncratic, twin figures w/ muliple layers of worn paint and attached cowrie shell rope on hand Please note that this lot has a reserve.
0007: Eshu Related Knealing FiguresEst. $450-$650
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Bini Mask: Benin State, Nigeria, 17", East Coast Collection pre 1975, the elongated forehead of this mask is expertly scored by an engraved band differentiating the forehead from the ovoid crown. The compact
0008: Bini MaskEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
Mossi Figure: Mossi, Burkina Faso, 24.5", this wide-eyed figure stands tall and straight confidently displaying its prominent, three-pronged headpiece, which is styled with red and black chevron designs. The
0009: Mossi FigureEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Anthropomorphic Heddle Pulleys: Left, Ivory Coast, 7", T. Mcnemar Collection field collected 1958-63, a heart-shaped face and prominent helmet-like mohawk adorn the figure on top of this Heddle Pulley. Center, Ivory Coast, 7.5,"
0012: Anthropomorphic Heddle PulleysEst. $1,800-$2,000Lot Passed
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Senufo Headcrest: Ivory Coast, wood, 19.5x21", private New England Collection, the authoritative Senufo Headcrest is smooth and aggressive with the central row of spikes on the front. the metal appearance of this wood
0014: Senufo HeadcrestEst. $800-$1,200
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Ogoni mask: Nigeria, 8" tall, about 11" with 1970's vintage base; ex East Coast Collection, Biafran War period export (ca 1971), this Ogoni mask has geometric features with a puppet-like detachable jaw. The
0015: Ogoni maskEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
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Chamba mask: Nigeria, 28.5", well-used mask of abstract forest buffalo form. A strong, volumetric sculpture with signs of wear consistent with considerable age and use. Please note that this lot has a reserve.
0016: Chamba maskEst. $900-$1,200
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Ritual Mortar: Yoruba, Nigeria, 17", ex Eric Robertson, NY, a weighty piece both physically and symbolically, this Ritual Shango Mortar depicts three distinct sculpural figures in high relief. Various pigments
0017: Ritual MortarEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
Janus Mask: Cross River, Nigeria, 27", East Coast Collection 1980, this Janus mask shrieks theatricality. On the bright white and yellow polychrome faces are tribal designs, uneven slits for eyes, and mouths
0018: Janus MaskEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed
Bwa Mask: Burkina Faso, 13.5", ex collection William Rand, philanthropist and collector of Impressionist paintings NYC 1950's. Erroneously marked vintage French label identifying the mask as "Bobo". The
0019: Bwa MaskEst. $600-$1,000Lot Passed
Ibibio Mask: Nigeria, 21", property of former USAID worker collected in Nigeria early 1990's, this mask's full cheeks are contrasted by the highly abstract mouth. The bewitching eyes outlined in red (reminiscent
0020: Ibibio MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Ibibio Goiter Mask: Nigeria, 11.5", Private Collection USA, an old and unusual mask. The rendering of the double lobed goiter is concave and the wood in deeply weathered. On a vintage stand dating from the 60's or
0021: Ibibio Goiter MaskEst. $1,000-$1,200
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Bwaka Mask: Congo, 10", Private New Orleans Collection, scores of tiny wooden pegs driven into the surface create the patterned scarifications that give this mask remarkable dimension. Independently carved
0022: Bwaka MaskEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Ritual Chamba Iron: Nigeria, 13x10"; frequently described as currency but more correctly regalia from the Chamba's traditional and secretive men's society, mounted on a museum quality stand. A rare and fine example.
0023: Ritual Chamba IronEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Dan Gagon Mask: Liberia, 10", on vintage 1960's- early 1970's base; ex private NYC collection, old, eroded surface and outstanding sculptural dimension. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a
0024: Dan Gagon MaskEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed
Binji Helmet Mask: DR Congo, 13" ex private New Orleans collection; likely purchased from Charles Davis 1980's. carved wood with, mammal fur, pigments and bee's wax or tree gum; once decorated with abrus seeds of which
0025: Binji Helmet MaskEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
Luba Kabeja (Janus Figure): DR Congo, 9.5" ex NYC collection pre 1975, rich, oily-saturated, natural and original patina. An older piece with decades of use, wood, iron, ritual substances. Please note that this lot has a
0026: Luba Kabeja (Janus Figure)Est. $1,200-$1,700Lot Passed
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