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African Accessories & Vanity Items
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Haar, Rattan. H 25 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Galerie 62, Maud und René Garcia, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zür](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800990_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Boki, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan. H 48 cm. Provenienz: - 1991: Galerie l'Accrosonge, Claude Lebas, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Publiziert: Sand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki janus-headed Headdress: Janusköpfiger Tanzaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Nigeria / Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan, Horn. H 50,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sotheby's London, 03.07.1989, Lot 123. - Christie's, Amste](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Boki, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan, Haar. H 29 cm. Provenienz: - 1988: Galerie Noir d’Ivoire, Yasmina Chenoufi & Réginald Groux, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800988_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A ljebu-Yoruba Headdress, "igodo": Kopfaufsatz, "igodo" Yoruba-Ijebu, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Spiegel, Nägel. H 110 cm. Provenienz: - französische Privatsammlung. - Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, Daniel Hourdé,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801035_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis (Boki), Nigeria (Nord Cross-River) Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Haar, Rattan. H 22,5 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Galerie 62, Maud und René Garcia, Paris. - Sandro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Ibibio-Efik/Efut Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ibibio-Efik/Efut, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan. H 42 cm. Provenienz: - Samir Borro, Paris. - Galerie Walu, René und Denise David, Zürich. - 1981: Sandro Boc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800989_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Luba Chief Staff, "kibango": Würdestab, "kibango" Luba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupfer, Eisen. H 147,5 cm. Provenienz: - Stéphen-Charles Chauvet (1885-1950), Paris. - Galerie Jean Roudillon, Jean Roudillon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Widekum Headdress, "tukum": Figürlicher Kopfaufsatz, "tukum" Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Kamerun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Leder, Rattan, Haar. H 31,5 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Davis Gallery, Charles Davis, New Orleans. - Sandro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800995_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Boki Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Boki, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Loudmer, Paris 07 & 09.12.1991, Lot 55. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Sandro Bocola interessier](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Anyang Headdress, "tukum": Kopfaufsatz, "tukum" Anyang, Kamerun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Leder, Haar, Rattan. H 23 cm. Provenienz: Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Publiziert: Sandro Bocola. Texte und Dokumente s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Jean-Louis Rinsoz's Headpiece, "sika kle": Kopfschmuck von Jean-Louis Rinsoz, "sika kle" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Textil, Holz, Goldfolie. H 13 cm. Ø 18,5 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800971_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Jean-Louis Rinsoz's Headband, "abotire": Stirnband-Krone von Jean-Louis Rinsoz, "abotire" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Textil, Goldlegierungen. H 8,5 cm. Ø 21 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800974_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![African Mali Bambara Wooden Antelope Chiwara Headdress: African Mali Bambara Wooden Antelope Chiwara Headdress. Very special, as buttons were used to represent features. Tribal artists often incorporate Western-made items into their creations. It is missin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179913780_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718301789)
![An Ejagham Headdress: Kopfaufsatz Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Nigeria / Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder, Rattan, Textil. H 43 cm. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung Düsseldorf. - Christie's London, 16.10.1979. Lot 196. - u](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800992_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![NAGA HEADHUNTER'S WICKER HELMET/HAT: Good early example dating to the period of active head hunting which lasted into the early 20th century. Finely woven split cane of oval section with a reinforced baseband, 7 1/2" height plus the hair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
News about African Accessories & Vanity Items
![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]