Tribal Tuesday African & Ethnographic Art

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Tribal Tuesday African & Ethnographic Art

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African masks and sculptures, and other ethnographic art objects from around the World. All Offered at NO RESERVE!

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Chokwe Chibunda Ilunga Seated Figure African Art: A finely carved wooden sculpture of a Chokwe Ancestor Chief shown seated with wonderful treatment to the hands and face, inlaid eyes and human hair beard. Measures 24 x 7 inches.

0025: Chokwe Chibunda Ilunga Seated Figure African ArtEst. US$500-US$800

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A Makonde Lipico Initiation mask, African Art: A carved wooden helmet style mask with wonderfully realistic face and cornrows, signs of handling and use. The mask measures 8 x 7 inches tall. A durable display stand can be included for an

0026: A Makonde Lipico Initiation mask, African ArtEst. US$300-US$500

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$A Handsome Bidjogo Bull mask, African Art: A fine carved wooden DUGN\'BE OR Bull helmet mask adorned with hand hammered brass sheet and metal tacks. BIDJOGO Peoples GUINEA BISSAU, WEST AFRICA. A metal display stand can be included for an$

0027: A Handsome Bidjogo Bull mask, African ArtEst. US$200-US$300

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A Bete African mask, African Art: Highly stylized carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, raised appendages and brass tack adornment. bete peoples, Liberia, west Africa.The mask measures 12.5 x 7 inches. A metal display

0028: A Bete African mask, African ArtEst. US$300-US$400

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Bena Lulua Ancestor sculpture, African Art: This is a fantastic vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Bena Lulua peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wood with highly stylized features, most notable is the kneeling posture and the elegant body.

0029: Bena Lulua Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

A Tall Bronze Chiwara Mystical Antelope sculpture: A tall elegant bronze Antelope form known as "Chiwara" the Mystical antelope believed to bless crops and protect the village. A Gorgeous example, hand made using the lost wax method of casting.The

0030: A Tall Bronze Chiwara Mystical Antelope sculptureEst. US$150-US$250Lot Passed

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Rare Old Zigua Terracotta clay sculpture: Old powerful and primitive clay sculpture from the Zigua or Pere peoples, Tanzania , Africa. Measures 10 inches tall.

0031: Rare Old Zigua Terracotta clay sculptureEst. US$200-US$400

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Female Ancestor Shrine Figure, India Tribal Hindu Art: This is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits.

0032: Female Ancestor Shrine Figure, India Tribal Hindu ArtEst. US$150-US$200

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Mbole Ofika Hanged man sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden effigy of a hanged man / convicted criminal from the M'bole peoples, Congo, Africa. the sculpture measures 13 x 4 inches.

0033: Mbole Ofika Hanged man sculpture, African ArtEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Fantastic Tall Mumuye healing abstract sculpture: A tall and elaborate carved wooden statue known as iagalagana, decorated with hand hammered iron rings and a very ornate carving style. A fairly well weathered older example. Traditionally used by

0034: Fantastic Tall Mumuye healing abstract sculptureEst. US$500-US$800Lot Passed

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Huge Bamana Horse & Rider sculpture, African Art: Large carved wooden horse and rider with ornate carved designs and overall impressive style. Bamana or Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 35 inches tall.

0035: Huge Bamana Horse & Rider sculpture, African ArtEst. US$600-US$900

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Songye N'kisi Magic fetish, African Art: A rare carved wooden idol with hammered brass sheet covering the face, adorned with brass tacks and old glass trade beads. magic substance inserted into abdomen and magic horn inserted on top.

0036: Songye N'kisi Magic fetish, African ArtEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

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A Kongo kneeling Female devotee sculpture: Finely carved wooden female effigy of kneeling female devotee with offering, covered in white kaolin clay and painted black ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, Congo, central Africa.

0037: A Kongo kneeling Female devotee sculptureEst. US$300-US$500

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A Rare Suku magic fetish, African Art: A carved wooden female magic fetish with magic inserted on top and sealed with a mirror, resins and abruss seeds. The female is shown kneeling and has a well handled patina. Suku peoples, Congo,

0038: A Rare Suku magic fetish, African ArtEst. US$250-US$400

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Bambara / Bozo Painted Festival Mask, African Art: This is a beautiful vintage Bambara / or possibly Bozo peoples mask, , Africa. Carved wooden mask with a highly stylized face with some incised design. The mask itself measures 13.25 inches tall x 8

0039: Bambara / Bozo Painted Festival Mask, African ArtEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

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Huge Senufo Rhythm Pounder with elongated breast: A huge " Deble" sculpture carved from a incredibly heavy dense wood with a nice well handled surface and some weathering on base. Traditionally used at funerals of important members of the community,

0040: Huge Senufo Rhythm Pounder with elongated breastEst. US$500-US$800

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A Kuba palm wine cup with animal horns, African Art: A Vintage carved wooden beaker with ancestor face adorned with Ram like horns. Incised geometric designs and custom mounted to display stand. Kuba people, Congo, Africa. The cup measures 8.75 x 6.25

0041: A Kuba palm wine cup with animal horns, African ArtEst. US$250-US$350

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Rare Hemba mask face, African Art: A carved wooden mask face with stylized features, raised and incised designs and overall well handled surface. This mask appears to have been a type of decoration as it is not a fully carved mask

0042: Rare Hemba mask face, African ArtEst. US$500-US$800Lot Passed

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Long Woven Grass Kuba Cloth with wonderful designs: Extra Long hand woven grass cloth with applique tribal designs. Wonderful earth tone colors and designs.Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. Measures 116 x 21 inches

0043: Long Woven Grass Kuba Cloth with wonderful designsEst. US$150-US$200

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Old Fon Asen Ritual Altar in Iron, African Art: A Very rare Fon Asen altar in iron, Field collected in early 1990's by Steve Tobin. Approx 36 inches tall with Iron disk on iron rod supported by radiating umbrella style rods. The Top of the

0044: Old Fon Asen Ritual Altar in Iron, African ArtEst. US$200-US$400

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Rare Old Senufo Elder African Mask: A very rare old wooden mask in the image of a village elder ~ from the Senufo peoples, Mali /Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wood with a joyful and happy emotion portrayed on the smiling face of

0045: Rare Old Senufo Elder African MaskEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

A Mambila Tadep Ancestor sculpture African Art: A carved wooden stylized "Tadep" or ancestor sculpture with inset wooden pegs and ornate carved designs. Mambila peoples, Nigeria, Africa.

0046: A Mambila Tadep Ancestor sculpture African ArtEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

A Fine Songye Ancestor sculpture, African Art: This is a very handsome vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features, split beard design, wonderful treatment

0047: A Fine Songye Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Songye Ancestor sculpture with Kifwebe Society Mask: Unusual old wood sculpture of a dancer wearing a Kifwebe society dance mask. Songye peoples, Congo Africa. Ex brussels Belgium collection.

0048: Songye Ancestor sculpture with Kifwebe Society MaskEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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