Ethnographic Arts from Around The World

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A Very well used old Ewe Venavi Twin Idol: A rare old and well handled carved wooden Venavi or "Twin" Idol from the Ewe peoples, Togo, West Africa. Much like their southern neighbors, the Yoruba, the ewe have a twin idol tradition as well.

0049: A Very well used old Ewe Venavi Twin IdolEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Rare Old Kuna Nuchu Medicine Idol from San Blas Islands: This is a very old and rare wooden medicine idol from the San Blas islands off the coast of Panama, central America. The Kuna indians would carve such idols for use in healing ceremonies. Known

0050: Rare Old Kuna Nuchu Medicine Idol from San Blas IslandsEst. US$250-US$450Lot Passed

A Dogon Dege Black Monkey Mask, African Art: A Very weathered and eroded old wooden mask from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Featuring a wonderful image of the "Black Monkey" or Dege mask used by the Dogon in ceremonial dances. The

0051: A Dogon Dege Black Monkey Mask, African ArtEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Important Ituri Mask Ex Mark Felix: A very rare and important carved wooden mask decorated with red and blue mineral pigments and raffia grass collar. This mask was used for initiations and circumcision ceremonies. The mask most

0052: Important Ituri Mask Ex Mark FelixEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

Important Baule African Mask Ex Jean Paul Delcourt coll: A rare and important old carved wooden mask with two mask faces, male and female and a well handled wood form, small central hole for viewing. baule peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. The mask has

0053: Important Baule African Mask Ex Jean Paul Delcourt collEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

A Rare Old Yaka Power Figure, Magic fetish, African Art: A rare carved wooden Yaka peoples fetish figure known as "Phuungu" with layered and encrusted surface patina suggesting genuine age and ritual use. Such figures served as containers for protective

0054: A Rare Old Yaka Power Figure, Magic fetish, African ArtEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

Old Bamana N'tomo Agricultural Dance mask, African Art: Tall carved wooden mask with comb like structure and remains of cowrie shell ornaments with red fiber regalia. The mask shows actual handling and age. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.

0055: Old Bamana N'tomo Agricultural Dance mask, African ArtEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

A Powerful Songye Divination idol, African Tribal Art: Bold and powerful carved wooden magic idol from the Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been adorned with hand hammered brass sheet and decorated with bronze spikes and a tall antelope

0056: A Powerful Songye Divination idol, African Tribal ArtEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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A Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial mask, African Art: 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 first

0057: A Vuvi Bwiti Ceremonial mask, African ArtEst. US$500-US$800

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A Rare old Lulua African Mask, African Art: A carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scarification or designs and a wonderful facial expression. Obvious age and wear. Lulua peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 11

0058: A Rare old Lulua African Mask, African ArtEst. US$400-US$600

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A Antique Zither Musical Instrument from Tanzania: Long carved wooden body of a Zither wooden instrument from Tanzania with spoon like finial. The instrument strings wore off long ago but what remains is in overall good condition. The instrument

0059: A Antique Zither Musical Instrument from TanzaniaEst. US$300-US$500

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Fantastic Chiwara Antelope headdress with Feline figure: Elongated and elaborate carved wooden antelope sculpture with feline / leopard, incised designs and classic chiwara form. Bamana/ bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The headdress measures 23 x 11

0060: Fantastic Chiwara Antelope headdress with Feline figureEst. US$200-US$400

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Large Bronze mask of Idia the Queen Mother, African Art: A finely cast bronze mask of Idia, The first Queen mother of the Benin peoples, Benin / Nigeria, Africa. The bronze measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional

0061: Large Bronze mask of Idia the Queen Mother, African ArtEst. US$200-US$400

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a Rare Old Kissi Magic Fetish Vessel with Ancestor face: This is a very rare and unusual magic fetish from the Kissi peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. A heavily encrusted vessel with a carved stone topper in the form of an ancestor head. The vessel

0062: a Rare Old Kissi Magic Fetish Vessel with Ancestor faceEst. US$200-US$400

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Tall Kuba African mask with Elaborate Beaded headdress: A large and intricate beaded mask from the Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. A wonderful Kuba lele [peoples mask with ornate designed headdress with multiple layers of work. The mask measures 23

0063: Tall Kuba African mask with Elaborate Beaded headdressEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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A Vintage Fang African Mask: A Vintage and Rare carved wooden mask with a well handled surface and well worn edges suggesting some age and handling The mask has a wonderful round form with ancestor face and linear designs

0064: A Vintage Fang African MaskEst. US$150-US$300

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Bold and Powerful Fang African Mask: A Vintage and Rare carved wooden mask with a well handled surface and well worn edges suggesting some age and handling, a heavy kaolin clay painted surface. The mask has a wonderful round form with

0065: Bold and Powerful Fang African MaskEst. US$150-US$300

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Lot of 2 African Sculptures: Lulua and Yaka figures: This lot contains two vintage to antique wood sculptures from the Congo, central Africa. Carved wood with stylized forms. Ex Harold Smith collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

0066: Lot of 2 African Sculptures: Lulua and Yaka figuresEst. US$100-US$200

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A Fine Baule / Akan Comb, African Tribal Art: Elegant carved wooden comb with ancestor mask face on top. Signs and handling and wear. Baule or Akan peoples, Cote D'ivoire / Ghana , West Africa. The Comb measures 7.75 inches tall x 3 inches wide.

0067: A Fine Baule / Akan Comb, African Tribal ArtEst. US$150-US$200

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Pair of Yaka Female sculptures, Ex Harold Smith Coll.: A fine pair of old , vintage wood sculptures from the Yaka peoples of the Congo, central Africa. With well handled surface patina and some signs of age and handling. Ex Harold Smith collection,

0068: Pair of Yaka Female sculptures, Ex Harold Smith Coll.Est. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

A Bembe African Mask: A Vintage and Rare carved wooden mask with a well handled surface and well worn edges suggesting some age and handling, and a black,red and white kaolin clay painted surface. The mask has a

0069: A Bembe African MaskEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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A Lega Woven Grass hat with Shells, African Adornment: Wonderful old woven grass conical cap with river shells attached and some stiff grass as finial, with woven strap for wearing. Lega Peoples, Congo, Africa. The hat measures 8x7 inches, not counting

0070: A Lega Woven Grass hat with Shells, African AdornmentEst. US$80-US$150

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Haunting Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail fetish ~ African Art: This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and

0071: Haunting Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail fetish ~ African ArtEst. US$100-US$200

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Vintage Yaka sculptures from the Congo ~ Ex Smith Coll.: Older carved pair of wood sculptures from the Congo, central Africa. Well handled and worn, one with textile skirt. Yaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. Ex Harold Smith collection, noted

0072: Vintage Yaka sculptures from the Congo ~ Ex Smith Coll.Est. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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