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African Ethnographic Arts #68

African Ethnographic arts & antiques , Folk arts & collectibles. All lost start at only $50.00 with no reserves.
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19/20th century Lokele Sword in Scabbard: A Fine and rare late 19th to early 20th century short sword and original scabbard. The scabbard thinly carved wood covered in animal hide and attached with old tacks. embellished with hammered brass
0049: 19/20th century Lokele Sword in ScabbardEst. US$300-US$500
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Gan 5 Headed Serpent Spirit Talisman: A Fine 5 headed Bronze Spirit talisman or currency , Gan peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Serpent has a encrusted surface suggesting possible ritual use on a shrine. originally these objects
0050: Gan 5 Headed Serpent Spirit TalismanEst. US$200-US$300
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Lobi 3 Headed Iron Serpent Talisman: Made by the village Blacksmith, this iron 3 headed serpent was traditionally used as a talisman for protection, though is more commonly considered a trade unit these days. A fine 3 headed example,
0051: Lobi 3 Headed Iron Serpent TalismanEst. US$100-US$300
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Rare Ingessana Muder Throwing Knife: The muder, or scorpion, was produced by the Ingesanna of Sudan, Africa. Such swords were traditionally used during initiation ritual, though in recent memory the tribe states that they are carried
0052: Rare Ingessana Muder Throwing KnifeEst. US$200-US$400
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A Dan Feast Ladle Ex Levitt Collection: A very finely carved wooden Spoon known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable
0053: A Dan Feast Ladle Ex Levitt CollectionEst. US$400-US$800
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A Fine Djimini Mask Ex McNemar Estate: Carved wooden mask with aggressive features, incised lines, rich patina. Djimini people, Ivory Coast. The mask face measures 11 x 6 inches. (* There is no display stand included) Provenance: Estate
0054: A Fine Djimini Mask Ex McNemar EstateEst. US$300-US$600
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Rare Nkanu African Mask collected 1965: This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965. A metal display stand can be
0055: Rare Nkanu African Mask collected 1965Est. US$500-US$1,000
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A Fine Old Bobo Mask Ex Al Gordon, Ex Levitt: A Very rare old and field used carved wooden helmet style mask with tall horns and indigo blue pigment added as decoration. Bobo or possibly Bolo peoples, Burkina Faso / Mali Border, West Africa.
0056: A Fine Old Bobo Mask Ex Al Gordon, Ex LevittEst. US$500-US$1,500
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Large Antique Tetela African Bell Currency: African bell or currency of hand-forged iron made by village blacksmiths of the Tetela of the D.R. Congo and used as currency for buying such items as ivory and even wives. These bells are also found
0057: Large Antique Tetela African Bell CurrencyEst. US$300-US$500
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Ancient Yoruba Bronze Omo Bell: A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and braided rope like design on the handle. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a
0058: Ancient Yoruba Bronze Omo BellEst. US$200-US$400
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Antique Bronze Ceremonial Bell: A finely crafted bronze bell with raised linear design, open work handle and weathered surface. Nigeria, Africa. The bell measures 4 inches tall. This bell no longer has a clapper. Provenance: The
0060: Antique Bronze Ceremonial BellEst. US$100-US$300
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A Gela War Mask: A Carved wooden mask adorned with animal horns, textiles and a brilliant "laundry" blue pigment. Among the We and Guere peoples, It is believed the gela mask can gather up the ill will and negative
0061: A Gela War MaskEst. US$800-US$1,500
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A Dan Bronze African Mask: A Cast bronze face mask with raised linear designs and classic facial features. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 5.5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included
0062: A Dan Bronze African MaskEst. US$300-US$500
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A Bakongo Mask Ex Irwin Hersey: A carved wooden dance mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and featuring a energetic expression on the face, carved teeth. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 inches
0063: A Bakongo Mask Ex Irwin HerseyEst. US$500-US$1,500Lot Passed
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A Dan Bassa African Mask: A Carved wooden mask embellished with painted white designs and adorned with a woven grass and textile headdress. Bassa ethnic group, Dan peoples, Liberia , West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches
0064: A Dan Bassa African MaskEst. US$500-US$800
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Antique Fang Doll from Gabon: A Carved wooden doll with textile garments and a well handled surface patina. The doll no longer has attached arms. Fang peoples or related ethnic group, Gabon, Africa. The Doll measures 10.5
0065: Antique Fang Doll from GabonEst. US$300-US$500
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A Kwere Mother & Child Sculpture: A finely carved female figure shown holding her child on her lap, an image of maternity. The figure is carved with a prominent sweeping hairstyle typically found amongst the Kwere culture along the
0066: A Kwere Mother & Child SculptureEst. US$300-US$500
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Ngala / Ngbandi Ancestor cult idol: A stylized carved wooden male figure adorned with earthen pigments and embellished with bead eyes and wire regalia. The male effigy has incised circular designs accented with kaolin clay. This
0067: Ngala / Ngbandi Ancestor cult idolEst. US$200-US$400
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Azande Yanda Style Figure: A stylized carved wooden figure with earthen pigments and embellished with wire regalia. Zande artists create small roughly finished human and animal figures used by a religious cult called Mani.
0068: Azande Yanda Style FigureEst. US$200-US$400
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A Teke Style sculpture: A contemporary carved wooden effigy with classic treatment to the face and coiffure, well handled wood and worn surface patina. Teke peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches
0069: A Teke Style sculptureEst. US$200-US$300
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A Highly Stylized Lega mask: A very unusual and highly stylized mask form, accented with kaolin clay pigment and a well handled surface. The mask was unlikely to have been worn, though may have been part of a costume or shrine
0070: A Highly Stylized Lega maskEst. US$300-US$500
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Antique Konda Bronze Leg Band / Anklet: A Very large and heavy cast bronze leg band worn by the Konga / Konda ,Mongo and Bakota peoples in the DRC. Congo region. This is an antique example showing wear and patina suggesting ceremonial
0071: Antique Konda Bronze Leg Band / AnkletEst. US$500-US$800
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A Holo Sculpture with Serpent: A Carved wooden shrine idol shown with hands to head in traditional fashion and a serpent climbing up the front of the sculpture. Holo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Figure measures 21.75
0072: A Holo Sculpture with SerpentEst. US$500-US$800
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