Tribal Arts 2022-01-05 Auction - 49 Price Results - Ararity Auctions in VA
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Old 15" Carved Wood African Red stained Mask: Mid to 3rd quarter 20thC. Protruding lips with teeth having some wood loss lower lip, with eyes, nose and mouth holes. Old water stains on the top and left sides as shown, otherwise fine.
0001: Old 15" Carved Wood African Red stained MaskEst.
US$100
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US$300
Lot Passed
Chanuo African Modernist Wood Sitting Man Sculpture: Mid to 3rd quarter 20thC. Carved from one piece of dark hardwood, this modernist sculpture would be hard to pin down as African had it not originated from this collection. No breaks or repairs, this
0002: Chanuo African Modernist Wood Sitting Man SculptureEst.
US$100
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US$300
Lot Passed
Well Carved African Wood Royal Totem Pole Sculpture: Mid to 3rd quarter 20thC. No breaks, no repairs and balanced perfectly. This well carved totem shows a chief with faces of children and main wife on top. Nice even color throughout.
0003: Well Carved African Wood Royal Totem Pole SculptureEst.
US$600
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US$900
Lot Passed
SOLD
Bronze Royal Camel Procession Nigeria Africa: First half 20thC. Standing camel with royal canopy tent structure with female figure enclosed. Fine condition with no apparent repairs. Approx. sizes: camel 16" x 18" x 3 1/2". Male figure: 10 " x 3"
0004: Bronze Royal Camel Procession Nigeria AfricaEst.
US$100
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US$300
Antique African Bamum Carved Wood Stool: First half 20thC. Carved from one piece of heavy wood, this solid little stool features royal spider incised designs carved on the top. One leg has a repaired break. Fine old patina with honest old
0005: Antique African Bamum Carved Wood StoolEst.
US$1,500
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US$2,500
Lot Passed
African Solid Carved Wood Round Head Sculpture: First half 20thC. Carved from one piece of light wood, this round head looks like it could have been made to sit atop a basket headdress. There is a wood split on the right side as shown. Looks like
0006: African Solid Carved Wood Round Head SculptureEst.
US$100
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US$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Cowrie Shell and Gourd Gurmi African Banjo Guitar: Second half 20thC. Cowrie shell decorations with a skin covering a gourd, itself having a piece of wood pushed through, and secured with instrument strings. One hole on the skin, and cracks at the
0007: Cowrie Shell and Gourd Gurmi African Banjo GuitarEst.
US$100
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US$300
SOLD
Old DROC Kuba Carved Wood Feather and Raffia Mask: 2nd-3rd quarter 20thC. Measurements are made using only the wood mask itself, not including the raffia or feathers. Impressive Kuba face mask from Central Democratic Republic of Congo. Fine original
0008: Old DROC Kuba Carved Wood Feather and Raffia MaskEst.
US$700
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US$900
African Solid Carved Wood Female Kneeling Statue: Second half 20thC. Kneeling carved and stained wood woman tall statue, featuring a hollowed out bowl on the top of her head, fitted as an ashtray for cigarettes. Very cool. Possibly Yoruba.
0009: African Solid Carved Wood Female Kneeling StatueEst.
US$100
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US$300
Lot Passed
African Carved Painted Wood Cowrie Shell String Mask: 2nd-3rd quarter 20thC. Measurements are made using only the wood mask itself, not including the raffia or rolled cloth surround. Ragged teeth are added pieces of aluminum can. Looks to be in Fine
0010: African Carved Painted Wood Cowrie Shell String MaskEst.
US$100
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US$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Nigerian Colonial Carved Painted Wood TV Cameraman: Second half 20thC. Excellent original condition throughout, including the polychrome paint. Not large at about 12" tall, this is a charming figurine well carved and painted.
0011: Nigerian Colonial Carved Painted Wood TV CameramanEst.
US$100
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US$300
Nigerian Carved Hardwood Male and Female Bust Pair: Male wearing a cap, female showing braided hair style. Elaborate carving.
0012: Nigerian Carved Hardwood Male and Female Bust PairEst.
US$50
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US$100
Lot Passed
SOLD
Small African Carved Wood and String Hair Mask: Second half 20thC. This mask features an iron nose ring and a cowrie shell hanging from the nose. String used for the beard. The entire mask measures approx. 18" including the hair. No breaks or
0014: Small African Carved Wood and String Hair MaskEst.
US$100
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US$300
SOLD
Old Carved Painted Wood Yoruba Male Priest Statue: 2nd-3rd quarter 20thC. Standing male with left hand holding face staff. Has some wood erosion and beetle holes (not active), with a repaired left arm and hand. Holes drilled through feet show
0015: Old Carved Painted Wood Yoruba Male Priest StatueEst.
US$500
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US$700
SOLD
Artist Signed Colored Terra-Cotta Bust on Wood Stand: Second half 20thC. Signed along the base of the neck, and has what appears to be limited edition numbers. It's about impossible to read. Fine looking art deco/modernist bust appears to be european,
0016: Artist Signed Colored Terra-Cotta Bust on Wood StandEst.
US$200
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US$400
SOLD
Nigerian Colonial Wood Carving Seamstress at Machine: Second half 20thC. Carved female figure seated at table using a sewing machine. Two parts are removable as intended. All over excellent condition with no repairs and complete paint throughout. Large
0017: Nigerian Colonial Wood Carving Seamstress at MachineEst.
US$500
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US$700
Pair Carved Wood Cowrie Shell Ibeji Couple Twins: First half 20thC. Both wood figurines are removable from the cloth and cowrie shell jackets. These figures look to be created early 20thC, having old patina and various bits of loss as expected. The
0018: Pair Carved Wood Cowrie Shell Ibeji Couple TwinsEst.
US$700
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US$900
Lot Passed
Royal Metal African Douala Aluminum Helmet: 2nd -3rd quarter 20thC. Lightweight helmet with crest topped by a bird. Holes for attachments. Incised line decorations. No apparent repairs.
0019: Royal Metal African Douala Aluminum HelmetEst.
US$500
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US$700
Lot Passed
Yoruba Hand Held Wood Skin & Leather Rattle Drum: Second half 20thC. Hand held double faced drum having leather strings along the entire side, with rattle stones inside th skins. Comes with a drum stick.
0020: Yoruba Hand Held Wood Skin & Leather Rattle DrumEst.
US$200
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US$400
Lot Passed
African Carved Wood and Cowrie Ceremonial Container: 2nd - 3rd quarter 20thC. Hollow carved wood container with lid, featuring cowrie shells and braided leather decorations. Double faced finial lid, all with an excellent old patina. Age crack is
0021: African Carved Wood and Cowrie Ceremonial ContainerEst.
US$500
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US$700
Lot Passed
African Carved Statue Sitting Male w/Cowrie & Cloth: Second half 20thC. Carved and stained figuren of a seated male, with cowrie shell ornaments and blue cloth shirt with matching hat. The well carved face is the best feature with perfect teeth and a
0022: African Carved Statue Sitting Male w/Cowrie & ClothEst.
US$500
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US$700
Lot Passed
Large Ashanti Carved Wood Fertility Comb Sculpture: First half 20thC. Very well made carving with a well mellowed old patina, the only issue is one tooth of the comb has a broken tip. Otherwise fine. This is not meant to use as a daily comb, it's a
0023: Large Ashanti Carved Wood Fertility Comb SculptureEst.
US$700
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US$900
Lot Passed
African Hardwood Carving Chief Hunter Leopard Skin: Second half 20thC. Well carved from one solid piece of hardwood, depicts a chief back from his hunt with game in his hand. Only chiefs wore leopard skin. Age cracks are insignificant. Heavy and solid.
0024: African Hardwood Carving Chief Hunter Leopard SkinEst.
US$500
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US$700
Lot Passed
SOLD
Capture of the Oba Benin Bronze African Sculpture: Bronze sculpture of Benin Oba King being transported in a dugout boat seated in the center in royal regalia. Taken prisoner by the British in the wake of their violent colonial expansion. Fine
0025: Capture of the Oba Benin Bronze African SculptureEst.
US$900
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US$1,200