![Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
African Antique
![Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask: Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask First-half 20th Century. Multi-colored glass beads over wood, on a metal stand. Height 16 in., Width 8 in., Depth 17 in. Provenance: Property of Lyn](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Jean-Louis Rinsoz's Ceremonial Whisk, "nandwa blawa": Zeremonial-Wedel von Jean-Louis Rinsoz, "nandwa blawa" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Haar, Holz, Goldfolie. H 110 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800973_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817757)
![A Baule Jewelry Ornament, "srala", mounted as a Brooch: Schmuck-Ornament, "srala", als Brosche montiert Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Goldlegierung. B 6,5 cm. L 10 cm. Provenienz: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. - Erben](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800975_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817783)
![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=1718812375)
![African Carved Wood Paddle Collection: African Carved Wood Paddle Collection (3) items of various sizes, each having a crescent moon handle Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Length: 52 inches (longest) Condition: light we](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![African Cameroon Beaded Cache Sexe Aprons: African Cameroon Beaded Cache Sexe Aprons (2) beaded geometric aprons having attached shells, both in wood frames behind acrylic Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Length: 11 inches,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332206_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali: Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali 19th Century. almond slit eyes, elongated nose, and a closed mouth, with long pendant hair, with a red brown crusted patina, on a metal stand. Height 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![20 Misc Tribal Artifacts, possibly frm Pokot & Burma: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: 20 Miscellaneous Tribal Artifacts, possibly from Pokot and Burma, including four belts decorated with cowrie shells, on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![West African Metal Reliquary Handle: West African Metal Reliquary Handle (5) total items including a handle having a garish face and a bronze alloy construction; together with a Tiwi Islands Aboriginal spear, a tribal snake motif cane, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![MOROCCAN TAUREG Long Wedding Runner BERBER CARPET: An extra long vintage Moroccan, North African Taureg long "wedding" runner carpet from the Berber people. Flat woven. Dimensions:H: 1/16" x L: 226" + 3" fringe (on one end only) x 35" W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179682106_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
![Pair of African Wood, Shell and Bead Figures: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: Pair of African Wood, Shell and Bead Figures, one figure decorated with multicolored beads, shells and twine, with craved desi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966) Oil On Canvas Figural Painting Dated 1961: Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966) Oil On Canvas Figural Painting Dated 1961. Measures approximately 40" x 40" Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and Conditions](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179794522_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718135776)
![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Cameroon Chamba Wood and Hemp Male/Female Medicine Man: Cameroon Chamba Wood and Hemp Male/Female Medicine Man Height 16 in., Width 5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915515_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Large African Kurumba Wood Antelope Head - Adone: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Northern region, Kurumba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A marvelous example of a hand-carved wooden "adone" (antelope headdress mask). The headdress is composed of a cy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![African Carved Fetish Female Fertility Figure: African Carved Fetish Female Fertility Figure with seed bead decoration. 13 inches H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255891_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![African Yaka Cap Mask: African Yaka Cap Mask From the Yaka of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having a white painted wood face, a handle below the jaw, the superstructure fabricated using cloth stretched over an armat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Republic of Cameroon Herbal Medicine Vessel: Republic of Cameroon Herbal Medicine Vessel Style of Mambila Peoples, signed on the underside. Antelope modeled terra cotta vessel with interlaced reed woven neck, repaired. Height 11 in., Diameter 5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![West African Iron Maternity Figure: West African Iron Maternity Figure The standing figure holding bowl on top of head with left hand, right hand on pregnant belly, baby on her back, with a dark brown and reddish brown patina. Height 16](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Benin Carved Wood Mask & Contemporary Masai Necklace: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Benin Carved Wood Mask and a Contemporary Masai Tribal Necklace, a large painted carved wood mask with straw beard,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![4 African Wood Carvings: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 4 African Wood Carvings, comprising a bamboo vessel with wood lid carved with figure and bust (with wood stand), carved wood fe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395121_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![2 Pairs of African Carved Wood Figures: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: 2 Pairs of African Carved Wood Figures, including a pair of Ibeji twins with blue painted hair and bead necklaces, one with wai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Large Antique African Carved Wood Figural Ladle: Antique African Carved Wood Figural Ladle. Carved figures and snakes. 18"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255890_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
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![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 […]