Authentic African Art | Guaranteed 2016-06-11 Auction - 38 Price Results - Last Chance in NY
Bamileke Figure: Cameroon1950's Luba Axe: CongoCongolese Lute Harp
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Kundu Knife, Fang Knife, Mangbetu Knife: Three Central African weapons. Left WeaponOrigin: Kundu, Congo Size: 19" Materials: Sheath fabricated from a single piece of wood. The fine patination of the sheath indicates frequent use. The
0001: Kundu Knife, Fang Knife, Mangbetu KnifeEst. $1,000-$1,400Lot Passed
Bamileke Figure: Cameroon: Origin: Cameroon Size: 16" Materials: Exuberant blue, white, and red glass beads cover this pregnant figure's body. The bead work has been expertly done to accentuate femininity. Provenance: New York
0002: Bamileke Figure: CameroonEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
Yoruba Rider: Nigeria: Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria Size: 13” Materials: Carved hardwood with traces of Reckitt's blue and camwood powder. Provenance: New York collection. No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships
0003: Yoruba Rider: NigeriaEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Chokwe Mask: Congo: Origin: Congo/Angola Size: 9"Subject: Chihongo mask with classic squinting eyes, a projecting beard and sharp teeth. Provenance: New York City collection of seasoned art collectors. Acquired in
0004: Chokwe Mask: CongoEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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Bamana Mask: Mali: Origin: Bamana, Mali Size: 17.5" Materials: Classic, evocative mask with haunting uneven eyes, an animated spiked crest, and a prominent septum ring. Provenance: Ex. East Coast collection. No
0005: Bamana Mask: MaliEst. $700-$1,000
Makonde Monkey Mask: Tanzania: Origin: Makonde, Tanzania Size: 11” Materials/Condition: Thinly carved hardwood and in fine condition. Provenance: Lipico mask of 1970's vintage. Ex-collection of Mort Dimondstein (Los Angeles,
0006: Makonde Monkey Mask: TanzaniaEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Mumuye Iron: Nigeria: Origin: Mumuye, Nigeria Size: 17.5" Subject: A cluster of animated iron snakes fused by members of the community tasked with rain-making. Provenance: Ex New York City collection. No Reserve Buyer
0007: Mumuye Iron: NigeriaEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed
Yoruba Brass Dish: Nigeria: Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria Size: 12" Materials/Subject: Lustrous, well oxidized patina. Around the rim, embossed lizards are interspersed with stylized vegetation. A blazing sun dominates the center.
0008: Yoruba Brass Dish: NigeriaEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
Yoruba Upon Ifá Board: Nigeria: Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria Size: 7.5" Materials: Surface embedded with remnant traces of medicinal substances and chalk. The face sculpted into the rim has accrued a definitive patina. No Reserve
0009: Yoruba Upon Ifá Board: NigeriaEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Ashanti Spoon: Ghana: Origin: Ashanti, Ghana Size: 11.5" Materials: Un-excelled patina. The curvaceous form have a figurative quality. No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships from New York, NY. Authenticity is
0011: Ashanti Spoon: GhanaEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
Ibo Figure: Nigeria: Origin: Ibo, Nigeria Size: 25.5" Materials/Condition: The natural, color of areas of exposed wood attends to the quality of the timber from which this carving was fashioned. Rich, variegated patina
0012: Ibo Figure: NigeriaEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
Ibibio Fatting House Doll: Nigeria: Origin: Ibibio, Nigeria Size: 12" Materials/Condition: Fatting house dolls were given to young girls to represent the child they would eventually bear. Most fatting house dolls are white, which makes
0013: Ibibio Fatting House Doll: NigeriaEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Yoruba Child's Doll: Nigeria: Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria Size: 9" Materials: The deeply carved head crest echoes the facial scarifications. Provenance: Vintage 1960's/70's base. Ex-NYC collection of seasoned art collectors. No
0014: Yoruba Child's Doll: NigeriaEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
Lobi Figure: Ghana/Burkina Faso: Origin: Lobi, Ghana/Burkina Faso Size: Figure is 7" with a base of 8.5". Materials: This figure has the luster of a metal object. The dark polishing on the protruding portions of the figure
0015: Lobi Figure: Ghana/Burkina FasoEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Yoruba Beaded Horse: Nigeria: Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria, 6" Provenance: Purchased in London in the mid 1960's. Ex-New York City collection. No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships from New York, NY. Authenticity is
0016: Yoruba Beaded Horse: NigeriaEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
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1950's Luba Axe: Congo: Origin: Luba, Congo Size: 17.5" Subject/Materials: The figure at the top blows a dazzling fleur-de-lis blade from its mouth while a snake slithers up the shaft stalking a frog. The image of the snake
0017: 1950's Luba Axe: CongoEst. $700-$1,000
Ibeji Figures: Benin: Origin: Benin Size: 8"/8.2" Materials: Exacted carvings enhanced with textiled accessories. Subject/Materials: The woman wears a skirt of red beads while the man holds a red cloth in his left hand.
0018: Ibeji Figures: BeninEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Zulu Headrest: South Africa: Origin: Zulu, South Africa Size: 5x19” Provenance: Private US Collection Materials: Skillfully carved in geometric designs. The dark wood gleams under the light and highlights the detailed T-shaped
0019: Zulu Headrest: South AfricaEst. $1,100-$1,600Lot Passed
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Bari Headrest: South Sudan: Origin: Bari, South Sudan Size: 7x8” Materials: Erroneously labeled "Haute Volta" (Upper Volta) on the bottom. Private US Collection since 1960's. No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships
0020: Bari Headrest: South SudanEst. $800-$1,000
Shango Wand: Nigeria: Origin: Yoruba, Nigeria Size: 18" Subject/Materials: Projecting from the top of the head is an elegantly understated butterfly-shaped crown. On each corner of the wings are three carved diamonds,
0021: Shango Wand: NigeriaEst. $800-$1,300Lot Passed
Kwahu Head: Ghana: Origin: Ghana Size: 14" Materials: Fired clay. The smooth rings around the neck and the wisp of hair are creased with red terracotta. Effortless, accurate incisions form the mouth and squinted eyes.
0022: Kwahu Head: GhanaEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
Lobi Pair: Ghana: Origin: Lobi, Ghana/Burkina Faso Size: 12.5"/12" Condition/Materials: Wonderful condition. Long chisel marks and effortless facial features. The patina accentuates parts of the body, including the
0023: Lobi Pair: GhanaEst. $1,300-$1,500Lot Passed
Cache Sexes: Cameroon: Top Left Cache Sexe Origin: Kirdi, Cameroon Size: 10"x6" Materials: The organic rope emphasize the few colorful beaded strings. Top Right Origin: Ndebele, South Africa Size: 13x13” Materials:
0024: Cache Sexes: CameroonEst. $850-$1,250Lot Passed
Bwa Slingshot: Burkina Faso: Origin: Bwa, Burkina Faso Size: 10" Materials: Hypnotic eyes and intense colors with evocative anthropomorphic face. Provenance: From the a private New York collection assembled in the 1960's and
0025: Bwa Slingshot: Burkina FasoEst. $1,200-$1,400Lot Passed