Tribal Art Sale

Royal Mask – Beads, Copper, Cowry, Wood – BWOOM – KUBA – Congo DRC

Crest Mask – Wood – Igbo / Ibo – Nigeria

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Tribal Art Sale

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This unique tribal auction includes rare masks and figures from tribes around the world, with hand-crafted pieces that enchant collectors worldwide. This collection of hand-picked artifacts simply can't be missed.

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Mask – Wood – Mambila – Cameroon: Beautiful wooden Mambila zoomorphic mask from Cameroon. Mambila art is characterized by a heart-shaped face; red and white pigments were often applied later. They are thought to embody ancestors who,

0001: Mask – Wood – Mambila – CameroonEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

Anthropomorphic cup – Wood – Koro – Nigeria: Rare Koro libation anthropomorphic cup from Nigeria. This wooden cup was used to drink from and to pour palm wine and oil. Good condition with a wonderful patina of use. OBJECT Anthropomorphic cup

0002: Anthropomorphic cup – Wood – Koro – NigeriaEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Figure – Beads, Wood – Bamileke – Grassland of Cameroun: Great Royal ancestor figure of the Bamileke tribe. This beaded figure is covered with beautiful glass beads whose colours stand out against each other. These beads dolls were not worshipped, but

0004: Figure – Beads, Wood – Bamileke – Grassland of CamerounEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Hyena mask – Wood – Bambara – Mali: Powerful wooden African Hyena mask of the Bambara-tribe from equatorial Africa. It takes the form of a stylized hyena head with slit eyes, a pair of ears and a beak-like square mouth. Good condition

0005: Hyena mask – Wood – Bambara – MaliEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Headdress – Feathers, Wood – Juju Hat – Bamileke – Cameroon: Beautiful traditional JUJU hat from the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. This kind of hat was worn during ceremonies and the dancer was covered in a whole costume. In good condition with charming white

0006: Headdress – Feathers, Wood – Juju Hat – Bamileke – CameroonEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed

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Mask – Plant fibre, Wood – Mwana Pwo – Chokwe – Congo: A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe of DR Congo The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents

0007: Mask – Plant fibre, Wood – Mwana Pwo – Chokwe – CongoEst. US$120-US$150

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Kidumu Pasport Mask (3)- Wood – Teke – DR Congo: Typical Kidumu pasport mask from the Teke community. In total 3 pieces This kind of masks were used in important meetings, at funerals of chiefs and during wedding ceremonies. The mask consists of

0008: Kidumu Pasport Mask (3)- Wood – Teke – DR CongoEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed

Dance mask – Wood – Bena Lulua – Congo DRC: Fine face mask with broad sides and toppart covering the entire head of the dancer. The surface with typical Lulua patterns of tattoo lying on top of the surface instead of being carved into it.

0009: Dance mask – Wood – Bena Lulua – Congo DRCEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

Royal Mask – Beads, Copper, Cowry, Wood – BWOOM – KUBA – Congo DRC: Great BWOOM Royal mask, richly decorated and with fine details. Materials: wood, cauri shells, copper and iron plates, fabric and African beads. Good condition with slight traces of tribal use.

0010: Royal Mask – Beads, Copper, Cowry, Wood – BWOOM – KUBA – Congo DRCEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

Reliquary Figure – Wood – Mitsogho – Gabon: Stylistic Mitsogho reliquary figure mask from Gabon. Mitsogho objects were kept at the back of the Ebanza house, where the men`s cult met. They were covered in white pigments and were carved with an

0011: Reliquary Figure – Wood – Mitsogho – GabonEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed

Ceremonial blade – Copper, Wood – Teke – DR Congo: Ceremonial axe from the Teke people of DR Congo. The wooden shaft with human head on top, covered with brass plates and a metal blade inserted into the mouth. The ceremonial blade is in good

0012: Ceremonial blade – Copper, Wood – Teke – DR CongoEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

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Stool – Wood – Bamileke – Cameroon: Unique wooden stool from the BAMILEKE people of the Grassland of Cameroon. Hand-carved wooden chair with round seat and open work pedestal base. Geometric design with slight traces of wear and tear.

0013: Stool – Wood – Bamileke – CameroonEst. US$200-US$250

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Mask – Wood, Textile – Dan – Ivory Coast: Beautifully tribal used Deangle mask of the DAN people of Liberia. The imposing wooden mask is covered with around the face. Two metal plates are attached to the forehead. Beautifully stylized and

0014: Mask – Wood, Textile – Dan – Ivory CoastEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed

Buffalo mask – Wood – Bamileke – Cameroon: Buffalo mask from the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. Buffalos, large game animals with massive bodies, were associated with power, and buffalo masks, worn on the top of the head, were an important part

0015: Buffalo mask – Wood – Bamileke – CameroonEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Helmet mask – Igala – Wood – Nigeria: Stuning Igala Aba helmet mask from Nigiria. The Igala people live near the end of the Niger river. Every year they participate in important cermonies celebrating the power of their king. During these

0016: Helmet mask – Igala – Wood – NigeriaEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

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Ngil mask – Wood – Fang – Gabon: Great mask from the NGIL society from the FANG tribe of Gabon. This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes with eyebrows

0017: Ngil mask – Wood – Fang – GabonEst. US$150-US$200

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Tshibinda Figure – Wood – Chokwe – Congo: This figure represents the hero Chibinda Ilunga, royal ancestor of the Chokwe people. By association, Chibinda Ilunga became a culture hero and model for Chokwe chiefs as well. The figure of Chibinda

0018: Tshibinda Figure – Wood – Chokwe – CongoEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed

Maternity figure – Beads, Wood – Ovimbundu – Congo: Great maternity figure from the Ovimbundu tribe of DR Congo. Sculpture featuring a young Ovimbundu woman whose child is sucking on her breast. Both faces with beaded eyes, whose forehead bears a

0019: Maternity figure – Beads, Wood – Ovimbundu – CongoEst. US$110-US$150Lot Passed

Mask – Wood – Kifwebe – Songye – Congo: Beautiful Kifwebe mask from the SONGYE tribe of D.R. Congo. They are called Kifwebe, which means `mask`in the Songye language. Typically, it has a face covered with linear incisions, a square

0020: Mask – Wood – Kifwebe – Songye – CongoEst. US$110-US$150Lot Passed

Shield – Wood – Zulu – South Africa: Zulu Warrior Shield Magnificent craftsmanship. On a wall, it will have a beautiful decorative effect. The Zulu are a Bantu people of Africa, partially sedentary, mainly established in South Africa.

0021: Shield – Wood – Zulu – South AfricaEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Ceremonial blade – Metal, Wood – Luba – Congo: Ceremonial axe from the Luba people of DR Congo. The wooden shaft with human head on top, covered with brass plates and a metal blade inserted into the mouth. The ceremonial blade is in good

0022: Ceremonial blade – Metal, Wood – Luba – CongoEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Mask – Wood – Fang – Gabon: Stylistic Fang style mask from Gabon. This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded slit eyes with eyebrows nicely shaped in a

0023: Mask – Wood – Fang – GabonEst. US$100-US$120Lot Passed

Nkisi Figure – Nail, Wood – Kongo – Congo – 70 cm: Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo. Coming from the Kongo peoples, a Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure

0024: Nkisi Figure – Nail, Wood – Kongo – Congo – 70 cmEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Mask – Wood – Bakongo Vili – DR Congo: Powerful Bakongo Vili mask from DR Congo. Stretching across the coasts of Gabon and the D.R. of Congo, the VILI, also called Loango, are famous for their artistic diversity. Along with their

0025: Mask – Wood – Bakongo Vili – DR CongoEst. US$100-US$120Lot Passed

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