African Art 2018-05-12 Auction - 152 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in NJ
LiveAuctioneers Logo
African Art
Ancient Djenneke / Dogon People, Pre19th century
A Very Rare Bemba Male Ancestor sculpture
Rare 19th century Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial Mask
Done
BRIGANTINE, NJ, United States
Auction Details

African Art

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

badge TOP RATED
Attention collectors* Saturday, May 12th will be our next No Reserve auction ~ "African Art : A Tapestry of Transition" This auction will feature over 150 lots of African Masks & Sculpture, including rare early works from the turn of the century, many with important provenance; as well as mid century examples, which were created by the artist who were apprenticed to the old masters and were still creating in the traditional style,and we will also offer contemporary works by artist of the latter half of the 20th century, which were mainly created for the art market which has now changed the face of Tribal art's and brought these once sacred and secret images to the world as decorative objects and collectibles. We will explore the rich tapestry of tradition that is African Art! Many of these lots will start at only $50.00 and be offered without reserve!
Rare Old Senufo Deble sculpture Ex Borro Eduardo Uhart: A very fine and very rare old wooden Deble or Rhythm Pounder sculpture of a female. Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivoire,Africa.Deep well handled surface patina with obvious handling and wear, incised
0001: Rare Old Senufo Deble sculpture Ex Borro Eduardo Uhart
Est.
US$30,000
-
US$40,000
Lot Passed
Rare 19th century Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial Mask: A Rare Vuvi Bwete ritual mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay painted surface and traditional stylized face, large raised brow, almond shaped eyes and incised scars. The mask
0002: Rare 19th century Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial Mask
Est.
US$5,000
-
US$6,000
Lot Passed
A Very Rare Bemba Male Ancestor sculpture: A very fine and very rare old wooden sculpture of a male ancestor from Zambia / Congo, central Africa.Deep well handled surface patina with incised designs and stylized human form, raised navel,
0003: A Very Rare Bemba Male Ancestor sculpture
Est.
US$8,000
-
US$10,000
Lot Passed
Rare 19th century Dan Ge Gon African Mask Ex Siegmann: A Rare Dan ritual mask, Cote D'Ivoire / Liberia, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with an encrusted surface and highly stylized face likely representing a Hornbill Bird with protruding eyes and raised
0004: Rare 19th century Dan Ge Gon African Mask Ex Siegmann
Est.
US$6,000
-
US$9,000
Lot Passed
19th century Senufo Female Ancestor sculpture: A very fine and very rare old wooden sculpture of a female ancestor from the Senufo peoples of Cote D'ivoire, west Africa.A well weathered/ well handled surface patina with incised and raised designs
0005: 19th century Senufo Female Ancestor sculpture
Est.
US$6,000
-
US$9,000
Lot Passed
19th century Songye N'kisi Magic sculpture: 19th century Songye N'kisi Magic sculpture. A very fine and very rare old wooden magic fetish sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.A well weathered/ well handled surface patina with
0006: 19th century Songye N'kisi Magic sculpture
Est.
US$3,000
-
US$5,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Nyamwezi Female Ancestor sculpture: A very fine and very rare old wooden female sculpture from the Nyamwezi ethnic group , Tanzania, Africa.A well weathered/ well handled deep chocolate brown surface patina with minimalist facial
0007: Rare Old Nyamwezi Female Ancestor sculpture
Est.
US$1,000
-
US$2,000
Lot Passed
A Very Fine Old Baule Horned Mask: A very fine and elegant old wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote 'D Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a very fine and classic carving style, raised facial features and a very tall set of
0008: A Very Fine Old Baule Horned Mask
Est.
US$3,000
-
US$4,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Bamileke Ceremonial Mask: This is a very old carved wooden semi-helmet style mask from the Bamileke peoples of Cameroon, West Africa.Traditionally such masks were called akam, and was worn on top of the performer's head
0009: Rare Old Bamileke Ceremonial Mask
Est.
US$3,000
-
US$4,000
Lot Passed
19th century Punu Mukudj Ceremonial Mask: A Rare Punu African mask from Gabon, West Africa.Carved from a single piece of wood and featuring a kaolin clay painted surface and styled facial features.A very well handled surface with dry
0010: 19th century Punu Mukudj Ceremonial Mask
Est.
US$4,000
-
US$5,000
Lot Passed
A Teke Magic Fetish with Bundle intact, African Art: Carved wooden idol wearing ceremonial cap with classic facial scarification and wide rectangular beard, large red textile fetish bundle and stylized knees. The sculpture has an undeniable well
0011: A Teke Magic Fetish with Bundle intact, African Art
Est.
US$3,000
-
US$4,000
Lot Passed
19th Century Tuareg Tent Post, African Art: This is a wonderfully carved wooden post from the Tuareg , the nomadic peoples of the Sahara Desert, Niger/ Mali, West Africa. Professionally mounted, this is a genuine and old example, likely dating
0012: 19th Century Tuareg Tent Post, African Art
Est.
US$1,000
-
US$1,500
Lot Passed
Rare Red Pende Mbuya Mask worn for Initiation Rites: This is a stunning old and genuine field used mask known as a "Mbuya mask", and was worn by young men with complete costumes who were graduates of the Mukanda initiation school and they wore such
0013: Rare Red Pende Mbuya Mask worn for Initiation Rites
Est.
US$2,000
-
US$3,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Bamana Ntomo African Mask: Rare Bamana / Bambara or Marka peoples N'tomo African mask from Mali, West Africa.Carved from a single piece of wood and featuring a tall comb like spike finial and metal accented decorations on the
0014: Rare Old Bamana Ntomo African Mask
Est.
US$3,000
-
US$4,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Yaka Janus Headrest, African Art: A very rare carved wooden headrest with two ancestors as figural supports. Well handled and well used surface patina, particularly on the scooped neck rest. Congo, Africa. Ex Roger Bourahimou
0015: Rare Old Yaka Janus Headrest, African Art
Est.
US$1,200
-
US$1,500
Lot Passed
Old Yoruba Egungun Ceremonial African Mask: A Rare Yoruba peoples mask from Nigeria, West Africa. This is a very fine carved wooden helmet mask with painted kaolin clay pigments and tall rabbit like ears and the most beautiful carved face I
0016: Old Yoruba Egungun Ceremonial African Mask
Est.
US$6,000
-
US$8,000
Lot Passed
Published Old Yoruba Avian Gelede Mask (1): This is a very rare and impressive old Yoruba Peoples mask from Nigeria, West Africa. carved wood accented with various white and blue pigments and a wonderful elongated form, the back of the mask a
0017: Published Old Yoruba Avian Gelede Mask (1)
Est.
US$1,500
-
US$2,500
Lot Passed
Published Yoruba Gelede Bird Mask (2), African Art: This is a very rare and impressive old Yoruba Peoples mask from Nigeria, West Africa. This is the 2nd of a set of carved wood masks accented with various white, black and red pigments and a
0018: Published Yoruba Gelede Bird Mask (2), African Art
Est.
US$1,000
-
US$1,500
Lot Passed
Ancient Djenneke / Dogon People, Pre19th century: This is a very rare and important ancient carved wooden idol , likely from the Djenneke peoples of Mali, West Africa or possibly early Dogon peoples. The sculpture of a male was carved from an
0019: Ancient Djenneke / Dogon People, Pre19th century
Est.
US$15,000
-
US$20,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Rare Old Fon Cane Shrine fetish Object Monkey motif: Carved wooden staff or cane that was apparently used for some time as a fetish object on a shrine, and receiving multiple layers of organic materials as offerings. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey west
0020: Rare Old Fon Cane Shrine fetish Object Monkey motif
Est.
US$2,000
-
US$3,000
SOLD
A Very Fine Old Pair Of Senufo figures, African Art: Carved wooden figures with a deep well handled surface. Perhaps early or colonial figures carved for the Art trade.Senufo peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Statues measure 9 inches tall ( tallest) and
0021: A Very Fine Old Pair Of Senufo figures, African Art
Est.
US$150
-
US$300
A Tall Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African Art: A carved wooden shrine figure known as a"Bateba Thil" or Forest Spirit. Such idols were placed on local shrines to act as mediums to the spirit world.Africa. Measures 15 x 8 inches. 20 inches tall on
0022: A Tall Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African Art
Est.
US$900
-
US$1,200
Lot Passed
A Very Fine Old Bambara African Mask: Elongated and exaggerated carved wooden mask with some zoomorphic qualities, incised design and a well handled surface, showing some wear. Custom mounted to display stand. measures 15 x 7 inches. 20
0023: A Very Fine Old Bambara African Mask
Est.
US$2,000
-
US$3,000
Lot Passed
Rare Old Senufo Sejen Avian Staff: An original old carved wooden post with a "flock of birds" as the centerpiece and appears to be on the original staff, something I have not seen before on any example offered. The Staff is adorned
0024: Rare Old Senufo Sejen Avian Staff
Est.
US$400
-
US$600
Lot Passed