African, Oceanic & Indonesian Tribal Arts #53

A Fine Dayak Dance Shield with Ornate Designs.

Published :Rare Mbole / Jonga Hut Mask ,Robert Rienhold

A Very Old Batak House Panel with Singha Lion

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Quakertown, PA, United States

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African, Oceanic & Indonesian Tribal Arts #53

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A Selection of African, Oceanic and Indonesian Masks & Sculptures , many with important provenance and traditional use.

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Monumental Old Gurunsi Plank mask Ex Gordon coll 1970's: A truly massive African Plank mask with carved and incised designs, accented with red and white pigments and abrus seeds. The Mask is adorned with an avian finial and measures 61 x 11 inches.

0049: Monumental Old Gurunsi Plank mask Ex Gordon coll 1970'sEst. US$600-US$900

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Huge Bronze Kali Goddess Sculpture, Hindu Deity: A finely cast bronze image of Kali, The Hindu Goddess (or Devi) of death, time, and doomsday and is often associated with sexuality and violence but is also considered a strong mother-figure and

0050: Huge Bronze Kali Goddess Sculpture, Hindu DeityEst. US$750-US$1,500

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A Fine Old Dan Kran African Mask: A Carved wooden face mask with highly stylized facial form, open mouth with inset teeth and glossy black surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 5.5 inches.

0051: A Fine Old Dan Kran African MaskEst. US$300-US$500

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Primitive Old Dogon Shrine Idol, African Art: A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have

0052: Primitive Old Dogon Shrine Idol, African ArtEst. US$200-US$300

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Old Java Topeng Dance mask with Hood: A Carved wooden dance mask painted a brilliant red with black,white and gray accents and attached human hair and mustache. The mask has a long upturned nose and also has a long textile hood with a

0053: Old Java Topeng Dance mask with HoodEst. US$400-US$600

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Very Fine Hemba Singiti Ancestor sculpture, African Art: A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These

0054: Very Fine Hemba Singiti Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. US$500-US$800

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Old Yaka Ndeemba Initiation Mask Ex Mooney 1965: A Carved and painted wooden mask with exagerated facial features and bright blue paints, attached textile headdress and large raffia grass coiffure. The Words "Ka Ka Ka Lome" are painted on the

0055: Old Yaka Ndeemba Initiation Mask Ex Mooney 1965Est. US$500-US$1,000

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A Very Rare Janus Garra Cult Idol Field Collected 1970s: A very fine and rare , and elaborately carved janus Garra initiation idol, painted with mineral pigments and featuring double hokks on either side. The Idol was apparently suspended from the rafters

0056: A Very Rare Janus Garra Cult Idol Field Collected 1970sEst. US$600-US$1,000

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A Wonderful Old Sogo Bo Parade Figure: A Carved wood and painted female effigy with stylized coiffure and articulated arms. Showing plenty of weathering and wear suggesting years of field use in the Sogo Bo festivals of the Bozo and

0057: A Wonderful Old Sogo Bo Parade FigureEst. US$500-US$800

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Highly Stylized Old Kwere Mwana Hiti Doll, African Art: An old and interesting carved wooden Kwere Mwana Hiti doll with exaggerated coiffure and well handled surface patina. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The sculpture measures 5.5 inches tall. Ex

0058: Highly Stylized Old Kwere Mwana Hiti Doll, African ArtEst. US$200-US$300

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Rare Kwoma Washkuk Initiation Carving Field Coll 1979: A rare Washkuk men’s meeting house initiation wood carving, featuring an avian image above a mask face. Painted with mineral pigments. A very heavy dense wood sculpture. Kwoma Washkuk, East Sepik

0059: Rare Kwoma Washkuk Initiation Carving Field Coll 1979Est. US$500-US$1,000

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19th Century Australian Aboriginal Club Ex Allan Stone: A very finely carved wooden club with excellent fluted surface and carved from a dense hard wood. Australian Aboriginal peoples and most likely 19th century. The club measures 21.5 inches tall. A

0060: 19th Century Australian Aboriginal Club Ex Allan StoneEst. US$300-US$500

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Very Rare Kwoma Pig Skin Chiefs Shield Field coll 1975: This is a rare and superb Kwoma War Chief’s Pig Skin shield, Kwoma Washkuk, east Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Wood and rattan frame with stretched wild boars hide, signs of use and wear. Field

0061: Very Rare Kwoma Pig Skin Chiefs Shield Field coll 1975Est. US$800-US$1,500

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Fantastic Old Bamana Equestrian Sculpture: A Very interesting older wood sculpture of a ancestor on Horseback with incised designs on the rider and horse, inset metal eyes and an overall highly stylized form. A very ornate example that is

0062: Fantastic Old Bamana Equestrian SculptureEst. US$400-US$800

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Old Bamana Rod Puppet Cekoroba w/ remains of Paint: A tall carved wooden parade or rod puppet marionette body with elongated and stylized male face accented with paints. The figure is well weathered and measures 38 inches tall on custom metal base.

0063: Old Bamana Rod Puppet Cekoroba w/ remains of PaintEst. US$300-US$500

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Fine Dayak Dance Shield with Ancestor & Hornbill Motifs: A well used older example, this tall Carved wooden Dance shield features an elaborate painted design featuring a stylized ancestor and numerous stylized Horn bill bird designs. Dayak peoples, Borneo

0064: Fine Dayak Dance Shield with Ancestor & Hornbill MotifsEst. US$800-US$1,200

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A Rare Tabwa Staff with Ancestor face, Field Collected: This is an antique carved wooden staff or walking stick with a finely carved ancestor face and incised designs. Tabwa or Rungu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Staff measures 44 inches tall.

0065: A Rare Tabwa Staff with Ancestor face, Field CollectedEst. US$300-US$500

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A Fine Yaka Head Rest / Stool with central Ancestor: Carved wooden head rest or miniature stool with a finely crafted female ancestor as the central support. Yaka peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The headrest measures 6.75 x 3.75 inches.

0066: A Fine Yaka Head Rest / Stool with central AncestorEst. US$300-US$500

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Old Washkuk Yena Head for Yam Ceremony Edler Collection: A very rare old Washkuk, Yena Carving, Kwoma Washkuk, east Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Carved from a heavy dense wood and painted with mineral pigments. A supernaturally powerful food, yams

0067: Old Washkuk Yena Head for Yam Ceremony Edler CollectionEst. US$500-US$800

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A Rare Mimika Head Hunting Panel Field Collected 1980's: A very rare and monumental carved wooden panel from the Mimika (also known as the Kamoro / neighbors to the Asmat)South Coast of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This panel was Field collected by Mr Todd

0068: A Rare Mimika Head Hunting Panel Field Collected 1980'sEst. US$800-US$1,500

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A Very Fine Old Kuba Pipe Bowl w/ Ancestor Face: A carved wooden pipe bowl with metal (aluminum) lined bowl and a traditional Ancestor face adorned with linear designs and cross hatching. The Pipe Bowl measures 3.5 x 3 inches ( 4.5 inches tall on

0069: A Very Fine Old Kuba Pipe Bowl w/ Ancestor FaceEst. US$300-US$500

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Northern Kumu or Ndaaka mask. Ex Levitt Collection: A Fine Northern Kumu or Ndaaka carved wooden dance mask with mineral pigments and overall aggressive aesthetic. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8.5 inches.

0070: Northern Kumu or Ndaaka mask. Ex Levitt CollectionEst. US$300-US$500

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Rare Zimba Maternity fetish Ex Lawson Mooney 1965: A very rare carved wooden initiation Idol or Maternity fetish with a primitive carved female holding a child. Zimba peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 18 x 6 inches.

0071: Rare Zimba Maternity fetish Ex Lawson Mooney 1965Est. US$300-US$500

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Eroded Old Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements

0072: Eroded Old Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. US$300-US$500

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