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Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Viking, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! All items legally acquired, legal to sell and guaranteed to be as described. Convenient in-house shipping.

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20th C. PNG Iatmul Wood & Shell Ancestor Food Hook: Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Iatmul peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall hand-carved wood food hook in the shape of a female ancestor figure. The nude woman stands on

0220C: 20th C. PNG Iatmul Wood & Shell Ancestor Food HookEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Fine Early 20th C. African Wood Woyo Mask: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo

0223: Fine Early 20th C. African Wood Woyo MaskEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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17th C. North African Maghrib Koran Surah: North Africa, Morocco, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A rare example of an Islamic text with beautiful calligraphy handwritten in Maghribi script. The cover is leather over paperboard, with Latin

0223A: 17th C. North African Maghrib Koran SurahEst. US$50,000-US$75,000Lot Passed

Vintage African Ivory Coast Wood Colonial Statues (pr): West Africa, Ivory Coast, Colonial Period, ca. early to mid-20th century. A pair of nearly life-sized wooden colonial era statues depicting African people dressed in European clothing to portray

0223B: Vintage African Ivory Coast Wood Colonial Statues (pr)Est. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Vintage African Ivory Coast Wood Colonial Figures (pr): West Africa, Ivory Coast, Colonial Period, early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of nearly life-sized wooden colonial era statues depicting African people dressed in European clothing to portray

0223C: Vintage African Ivory Coast Wood Colonial Figures (pr)Est. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

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20th C. African Yoruba Beaded & Shell Hat & Tunic: West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid-20th century. A spectacular tunic and hat made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and shells to form colorful

0224: 20th C. African Yoruba Beaded & Shell Hat & TunicEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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Early 20th C. Senufo Wood Tefalipitya Staff w/ Woman: West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden ceremonial cultivators’ staff for crop fertility, known as a tefalipitya, with a seated female finial on

0224A: Early 20th C. Senufo Wood Tefalipitya Staff w/ WomanEst. US$2,400-US$3,600Lot Passed

Large 20th C. Bamana Wood & Rattan Chiwara Headdress: West Africa, Mali, Bamana (also Bambara), ca. early 20th century CE. A fantastic example of a Chiwara (also Chi Wara, Ci Wara) headdress depicting a tall antelope standing with attenuated legs atop

0224B: Large 20th C. Bamana Wood & Rattan Chiwara HeaddressEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Senufo Wood Figure, Lord of the Horse: West Africa, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An impressive hand-carved wooden sculpture of a figured seated on a horse. As is usual with Senufo equestrian

0225: Early 20th C. Senufo Wood Figure, Lord of the HorseEst. US$5,500-US$8,250Lot Passed

18th C. Spanish Colonial Espada Ancha Sword: North America, Mexico / Southwestern USA, Spanish Colonial period, ca. late 18th to mid-19th century CE. An intimidating saber, known as an espada ancho or broad sword, which was carried by Spanish

0226: 18th C. Spanish Colonial Espada Ancha SwordEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

19th C. Western European Steel Cane Gun w/ Wood Handle: Western Europe, possibly England, ca. late 19th century. The perfect self-defense accoutrement for the well-dressed individual, a stylish walking cane with curved wooden handle and a deadly rifle

0227: 19th C. Western European Steel Cane Gun w/ Wood HandleEst. US$1,800-US$3,000Lot Passed

17th C. Western European Pottery Apothecary Jars (pr): Western Europe, ca. 17th century CE. A gorgeous pair of pottery vessels, known as maiolica, glazed in tones of blue atop a creamy white ground. The taller of the 2 is known as an albarello and

0227A: 17th C. Western European Pottery Apothecary Jars (pr)Est. US$2,800-US$4,200Lot Passed

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18th C. European Gilt Wood Figural Candleholder - Ceres: Western Europe, probably French or English, ca. 18th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved candle holder in the form of Ceres (Greek Demeter), the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, holding a

0227B: 18th C. European Gilt Wood Figural Candleholder - CeresEst. US$2,400-US$3,600

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19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Kovsh & Ladle: Eastern Europe, Russia, Moscow & St. Petersburg, Imperial Period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A gorgeous high-quality silver and gilt cloisonne vessel known as a kovsh with an elegant

0228: 19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Kovsh & LadleEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Kovsh w/ Spoon: Eastern Europe, Russia, Moscow, Imperial Period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large and beautiful cloisonne and gilt silver vessel known as a kovsh and a spoon. This elegant serving bowl

0229: 19th C. Russian Cloisonne & Gilt Silver Kovsh w/ SpoonEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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20th C. Spratling Silver & Ebony Necklace & Earrings: William Spratling (American, 1900-1967), Taxco, Mexico, ca. mid 20th century. A beautiful ebony and sterling silver necklace and 2 pairs of sterling and obsidian earrings by William Spratling, the

0230: 20th C. Spratling Silver & Ebony Necklace & EarringsEst. US$2,400-US$3,600

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19th C. USA Tiger Maple Wood Percussion Rifle - Schantz: North America, United States, Ohio, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A fine tiger maple wood and iron percussion rifle made by Philip Schantz. The full stock rifle has an octagonal barrel with etched

0230A: 19th C. USA Tiger Maple Wood Percussion Rifle - SchantzEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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19th C. US Wood & Iron Percussion Rifle w/ Brass Inlays: North America, United States, ca. 19th century CE. A handsome wood and iron half stock percussion rifle with brass inlays! The rifle has a octagonal steel barrel with a ramrod groove and brass ramrod

0230B: 19th C. US Wood & Iron Percussion Rifle w/ Brass InlaysEst. US$2,400-US$3,600Lot Passed

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Pair of 19th C. 1851 USA Colt 36 Cal. Revolvers: North America, United States, New York & Connecticut, Hartford, ca. 1860s CE. A wonderful pair of 36 caliber Colt revolving belt pistols with smooth wooden panels lining the curved handle. The hammer

0230C: Pair of 19th C. 1851 USA Colt 36 Cal. RevolversEst. US$3,500-US$5,500

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Large 19th C. Mexican Painting, Scapular of Our Lady: Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A large painting on canvas depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as the patroness of the Carmelite Order or the Discalced Carmelite Order - also

0230D: Large 19th C. Mexican Painting, Scapular of Our LadyEst. US$3,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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Audubon Lithograph - "Grizzly Bear" 1845-48: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851). "Grizzly Bear." From "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America." New York: J.J. Audubon, 1845-48. Imperial Folio. Lithograph by Bowen. Original hand

0233: Audubon Lithograph - "Grizzly Bear" 1845-48Est. US$7,500-US$8,500

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Audubon Lithograph - "Musk Ox" 1845-48: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851). "Musk Ox." From "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America." New York: J.J. Audubon, 1845-48. Imperial Folio. Lithograph by Bowen. Original hand coloring by

0234: Audubon Lithograph - "Musk Ox" 1845-48Est. US$2,800-US$3,500

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Bierstadt Chromolithograph - Sunlight and Shadow, 1864: Albert Bierstadt (German-American, 1830-1902) "Sunlight and Shadow" New York: Emil Seitz, 1864. Chromolithograph printed in Berlin by Oeldruck V. Storch & Kramer. Signed and dated in the image on the

0235: Bierstadt Chromolithograph - Sunlight and Shadow, 1864Est. US$3,500-US$5,500Lot Passed

Currier & Ives Lithograph - "Partridge Shooting" 1865: Frances Flora Bond Palmer (American, 1812-1876). "Partridge Shooting." New York: Currier & Ives, 1865. Lithograph. Original hand color. Large folio. A wonderful lithograph that was separately issued

0236: Currier & Ives Lithograph - "Partridge Shooting" 1865Est. US$3,500-US$5,500Lot Passed

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