Day 1 - Tribal Artifacts & Exotic Taxidermy 2014-08-23 Auction - 369 Price Results - Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc. in GA - Page 8
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70"h Nimba headress, Baga, Republic of GuineaGreater kudu shoulder mountBambara mask, Mali
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Day 1 - Tribal Artifacts & Exotic Taxidermy

Featuring the extensive collection of tribal and oceanic artifacts of the late Professor Richard Hibler acquired throughout a lifetime of studying primitive cultures and tribal folk lore, as well as over fifty exotic African animal shoulder mounts `and full body mounts from the private collection of big game hunter and outdoorsman magazine publisher, Steven Vaughn.
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Dan ceremonial spoon, Ivory Coast: Dan ceremonial spoon, Ivory Coast, owned by the female member of the family and used as a sign of hospitality and status, the carved wood of simplistic form with a curved handle, 6.25"l x 4"w x 4"d.
0169: Dan ceremonial spoon, Ivory CoastEst. US$100-US$150
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Indonesian puppet head: Indonesian puppet head or "si gale gale", Batak Sumatra, used during funerary rites as a substitute performer when the deceased was childless, the carved wood face with a movable disc as a tongue,
0170: Indonesian puppet headEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed
105"h hand carved figural sculpture: Oversized stylized figural sculpture of a human head surmounting an elongated tripod body, the long, wide face with long hair formed from horse hair and fashioned in a top knot, 105"h x 10.5"w x
0172: 105"h hand carved figural sculptureEst. US$300-US$600Lot Passed
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Serval cat full body mount: Serval cat, full body mount, overall size including base 19"h x 27"l x 11"w; base 5.5"h x 28"l x 11"w.
0173: Serval cat full body mountEst. US$500-US$700
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Prong horn antelope shoulder mount: Prong horn antelope shoulder mount, overall size 34"h x 15"w x 18"d.
0174: Prong horn antelope shoulder mountEst. US$700-US$1,000
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Duiker shoulder mount: Duiker shoulder mount, overall size 20"h x 8"w x 13"d.
0176: Duiker shoulder mountEst. US$300-US$450Lot Passed
54"h ancestral figure, Papua New Guinea: Crocodile ancestral figure or "kumbianmu", Tigowi tribe, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, regarded as a dwelling place for ancestral spirits, rendering aid and good fortune to living family members,
0177: 54"h ancestral figure, Papua New GuineaEst. US$700-US$1,000Lot Passed
Late 20th c. carved Oceanic mask: Late 20th century carved Oceanic mask, the curved face wearing a headdress, over slit openings for eyes and mouth, 31.5"h x 16"w x 7"d.
0178: Late 20th c. carved Oceanic maskEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed
Asmat shield, Irian Jaya, Indonesia: Asmat shield, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, used in battle for both physical and spiritual protection, of rectangular form with a low relief carving of double hooks, ovals, and rhombic patterns symbolizing
0179: Asmat shield, Irian Jaya, IndonesiaEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
Ashanti carved chief's stool, Ghana: Ashanti carved chief's stool, Ghana, the concave circular seat with raised painted decoration, resting on tripod legs, 12.75" x 11.5"w.
0180: Ashanti carved chief's stool, GhanaEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed
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40"l early 19th c. Fijian paddle club: Early 19th century Fijian paddle club or "culacula", the carved wood form having a lenticular blade with serrated lower edges, above a horizontal crossbar, tapering to a plin handle, 40"l x 6"w.
0181: 40"l early 19th c. Fijian paddle clubEst. US$400-US$600
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Ancestral memorial board, Papua New Guinea: Ancestral memorial board or "gope", Papua New Guinea, used in a cycle of ceremonies that may take an entire generation to complete, the curved wood plank painted in white, with a series of ancestor
0182: Ancestral memorial board, Papua New GuineaEst. US$400-US$600
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Lobi hermaphroditic figure, Mali: Lobi hermaphroditic figure or "nommo", Dogon, Mali, representing a mythological ancestral spirit once placed in a shrine, the carved wood form with amphibian features and geometric details, 19"h x
0183: Lobi hermaphroditic figure, MaliEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed
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(2) Himalayan dance masks: Two early to mid 20th century Himalayan dance masks, Middle Hills, Nepal, the carved wood faces with pierced eyes and mouth slits, (1) 11"h x 7"w x 3.5"d and (1) 9.25"h x 6.5"w x 2"d.
0184: (2) Himalayan dance masksEst. US$200-US$400
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Grouping of three Sumatra axes: Late 19th or early 20th century Sumatra axe or "adze", Indonesia, a traditional tool comprised of an iron blade fitted into an elaborately carved wood handle with leather wrapping. Provenance: From
0185: Grouping of three Sumatra axesEst. US$400-US$700
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(5) Conch shell arm bracelets: Group of five conch shell arm bracelets, Papua New Guinea, crafted from spiraling shell rings known as "toea", the largest 6.5"h x 3.75"w.
0187: (5) Conch shell arm braceletsEst. US$200-US$300
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Senufo prestige chair, Ivory Coast: Senufo prestige chair, Ivory Coast, of carved wood with incised river decoration on the seat with a slightly curved backrest, supported by two stiles over a waisted rectangular seat, raised on four
0188: Senufo prestige chair, Ivory CoastEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
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Rare ancestral cult figure, Papua New Guinea: Rare ancestral cult figure, Tambanum, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, a Biwat carving representing a river spirit with crocodile and turtle features, crafted of wood, fiber, and feathers, 44"h x 9"w.
0189: Rare ancestral cult figure, Papua New GuineaEst. US$700-US$900
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Hand carved figural stone sculpture: Hand carved figural stone sculpture in the form of two warthogs, the tusks of carved bone, 12"h x 27"l x 7"w.
0190: Hand carved figural stone sculptureEst. US$400-US$600
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Hand hewn and incised African tribal bowl: Hand hewn African tribal bowl of wood with incised geometric designs, 15" diam x 7"d.
0191: Hand hewn and incised African tribal bowlEst. US$100-US$150
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Carved marble Zulu bust: Carved serpentine marble bust of a Zulu tribesman, 9"h.
0192: Carved marble Zulu bustEst. US$800-US$1,200
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