African & Tribal Arts #64 2021-09-18 Auction - 122 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
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Rare Bembe Maternity Sculpture Ex Robert BanksA Very Rare Old Ngbaka Harp Ex Edward CutlerRare Kuba Ngeende Bongo Mask Ex Merton Simpson
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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African & Tribal Arts #64

A selection of fine African Masks & Sculptures, Pre-Columbian Artifacts, Indonesian Tribal Arts and More. Many Objects have important collection provenance and all lots start at only $50.00 with no hidden reserves ~ The High Bidder will Own it!
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Rare Bembe Maternity Sculpture Ex Robert Banks: A finely carved wooden female effigy Nkiteki (Ancestor Figure) or translated as "Good Wife" with her child on her back. Featuring raised scar designs, inset glass eyes and a well handled honey
0001: Rare Bembe Maternity Sculpture Ex Robert BanksEst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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Exceedingly Rare Old Azande Staff Ex Irwin Hersey: A Very rare carved wooden staff with a ancestor face, carved designs and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting many years of field use. The staff measures 30.5 inches tall. Azande / Zande
0002: Exceedingly Rare Old Azande Staff Ex Irwin HerseyEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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A Very Rare Old Ngbaka Harp Ex Edward Cutler: A very rare old carved wooden harp (Body). The Harp is missing its neck and strings. Anthropomorphic arch harps with the neck emerging from the body of the instrument have a very limited distribution
0003: A Very Rare Old Ngbaka Harp Ex Edward CutlerEst. US$1,500-US$2,500
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Igbo Masquerade Maternity Sculpture from a Mask: A Very fine Old carved wooden sculpture of a mother & child, with earthen pigments and stylized coiffure, carved bracelets, eyes and smile. The sculpture was once atop a very large mask headdress.
0004: Igbo Masquerade Maternity Sculpture from a MaskEst. US$800-US$1,500
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Rare Kuba Ngeende Bongo Mask Ex Merton Simpson: This dramatic and imposing helmet mask in wood represents the head of a male dignitary. The mask has been embellished with various shells and beads and is quite an elaborate example and can be
0005: Rare Kuba Ngeende Bongo Mask Ex Merton SimpsonEst. US$1,800-US$2,500
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A Dan Passport Mask Ex Charles Jones 1993: A Fine carved wooden mask with overall well handled black shiny surface suggesting years of field use. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 3.25 inches ( 5.25 inches on custom
0007: A Dan Passport Mask Ex Charles Jones 1993Est. US$300-US$600
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A Fine Old Luena Mask Ex Robert Banks Collection: A Carved wooden mask with incised designs, inset wooden teeth and elaborate coiffure. Of note the word "Salunu" is carved into the sides of the mask. Luena (Chokwe) peoples, Angola, Africa. The
0008: A Fine Old Luena Mask Ex Robert Banks CollectionEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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Rare Old Dan Janus Feast Ladle Ex Merton Simpson: A Finely carved wooden ladle with janus faces , incised linear designs and inset metal teeth, heavily patinated with encrusted surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 22
0009: Rare Old Dan Janus Feast Ladle Ex Merton SimpsonEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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A Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols: A very finely carved pair of female twin idols with incised scar designs accented with kaolin clay, inset nails as pupils, dyed coiffure, raised sandals and a obviously well handled and deeply
0010: A Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolsEst. US$800-US$1,500
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Lovely Old Senufo Ceremonial Staff Top, Ex Banks coll.: A Very finely carved female effigy with classic treatment to the face and coiffure, well patinated dark surface. This figure was once atop a wooden staff , known locally as a tefalipitya staff. Local
0011: Lovely Old Senufo Ceremonial Staff Top, Ex Banks coll.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000
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A Hemba Female Ancestor Sculpture: A well weathered and eroded female ancestor effigy with stylized coiffure, a serene face with raised scar patterns, and finely carved features, decayed interior and loss to the waist down, what
0012: A Hemba Female Ancestor SculptureEst. US$800-US$1,500
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A Fine Old Hemba Sokomutu Monkey mask: A carved wooden mask with encrusted surface , well worn attachment holes, tribal repair to chin and overall well handled surface patina. Such masks are sometimes danced funerals, the mask appears at
0014: A Fine Old Hemba Sokomutu Monkey maskEst. US$800-US$1,500
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A Fine Old Igbo Mask Ex Gilbert Jackson collection: A dramatic carved wooden parade mask with raised scar designs and painted with black and white pigments. Idoma Peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall ( 21 inches tall on
0016: A Fine Old Igbo Mask Ex Gilbert Jackson collectionEst. US$500-US$1,000
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A Mangbetu Slit Drum w/ Ancestor Figure: A Carved wooden slit drum or gong with half moon shape, handle and embellished with metal tacks and anthropomorphic ancestor head. Mangbetu peoples, Congo/ DRC/ central Africa. The drum has a well
0017: A Mangbetu Slit Drum w/ Ancestor FigureEst. US$800-US$1,500
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Elegant Chokwe Comb Ex Dorothy Brill Robbins 1991: A very finely carved wooden comb from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, west Africa. Featuring an elegant ancestor face. The comb has extensive incised designs. The comb measures 5.5 inches tall ( 8.5
0018: Elegant Chokwe Comb Ex Dorothy Brill Robbins 1991Est. US$500-US$1,000
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Ancient and Rare Temne Janus Stool: A well weathered and eroded ancient wooden stool in Janus form featuring two anthropomorphic figures with arms raised as central support for the wooden set. The stool overall shows extensive age, use
0020: Ancient and Rare Temne Janus StoolEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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A Rare Bamana Mask Ex Eric Roberts NYC: A Finely carved old wooden mask with stylized braided coiffure, elongated face, incised scar designs and embellished with shells and glass beads. Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask
0021: A Rare Bamana Mask Ex Eric Roberts NYCEst. US$800-US$1,500
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Chokwe Mwana Pwo African Mask Ex Pierre Dartevelle: A very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure, incised facial scars, serene closed eyes and embellished with hand hammered copper earrings, glass beads, neck textiles and a stunning red
0023: Chokwe Mwana Pwo African Mask Ex Pierre DartevelleEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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