African Art 2016-10-02 Auction - 51 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY - Page 2
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Carved out in this treasury are masks and weapons integral to traditional African ceremonies. Imbued with stylized detail and tremendous depth of meaning, hand-crafted African pieces enchant collectors worldwide. Among the cross-continental highlights are an evocative funerary mask and a ritualistic, bird-shaped healing staff. Given their geometric volumes, it is no wonder that African artifacts are widely exhibited alongside modern sculptures. Linking the past and present, form and function, this rare selection is not to be missed.
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Chokwe Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Chokwe from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 8 x 4.75 inches Chokwe utilize masks for many ceremonies involving royal ancestry and male
0026: Chokwe MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Dogon Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dogon from MaliDimensions: 11.75 x 7.25 inches Dogon masks were used in traditions commemorating the origin of death. Please note that this lot has a
0027: Dogon MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Igbo Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Igbo from NigeriaDimensions: 12 x 6.5 inches Igbo people are very diverse, and they all carve and utilize masks. However the purpose of their masks vary from
0028: Igbo MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Chokwe Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Chokwe from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 7 x 5.75 inches Chokwe utilize masks for many ceremonies involving royal ancestry and male
0029: Chokwe MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Hemba Passport Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: Passport MaskOrigin: HembaDimensions: 7 x 5.25 inches Hemba Passport Masks are miniature masks that are too small to be worn. Unlike regular masks, which are meant to be
0030: Hemba Passport MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Yaure Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Yaure from Ivory CoastDimensions: 13 x 6.5 inches Yaure masks often feature key characteristics such as curved horn-like hair and a stylized fringe beard.
0031: Yaure MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Cameroon Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: CameroonDimensions: 17.75 x 8.75 inches Cameroon masks were used for initiation ceremonies and educational purposes. Please note that this lot has a
0032: Cameroon MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Bamana Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Bamana from MaliDimensions: 13.75 x 7 inches Banama society has a long masking tradition used to educate the community and to facilitate social control.
0033: Bamana MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
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Baule Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Baule from Ivory CoastDimensions: 15.25 x 7.5 inches Baule primarily use masks for social order. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a
0034: Baule MaskEst. US$200-US$300
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Lega Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 11.5 x 8.75 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note
0035: Lega MaskEst. US$300-US$400
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Dogon Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dogon from MaliDimensions: 16.5 x 7 inches Dogon masks were used in traditions commemorating the origin of death. Please note that this lot has a reserve.
0036: Dogon MaskEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
Lumbo Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Lumbo from GabonDimensions: 16 x 8.5 inches Lumbo mainly utilizes white masks and black masks. White masks are used in celebrations, and black masks are used
0037: Lumbo MaskEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
Guro Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Guro from Ivory CoastDimensions: 18.5 x 6.5 inches Guro masks that resemble animals such as an antelope are worn to identify and eliminate evil forces.
0038: Guro MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Lega Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 10.5 x 5.5 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note
0039: Lega MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
Dan Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dan from LiberiaDimensions: 12 x 8 inches Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation, competition, and
0040: Dan MaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
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Pende Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: PendeDimensions: 15 x 8.5 inches Pende masks were used during rituals involving initiation or education. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you
0041: Pende MaskEst. US$200-US$300
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Guro Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Guro from Ivory CoastDimensions: 16.5 x 6.5 inches Guro masks that resemble animals such as an antelope are worn to identify and eliminate evil forces.
0042: Guro MaskEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
African Knife: Item: Azande KnifeOrigin: Democratic Republic of the Congo, AfricaMaterials: Steel blade with wood handleDate: 20th centuryDimensions: 15.5 inches long Zande (plural Azande) meaning "the people who
0043: African KnifeEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
Kusu Currency: Item: Kusu CurrencyOrigin: Democratic Republic of the Congo, AfricaDate: 19th centuryDimensions: Mounted, 19 inches Kusu people were hunters until recently, they have transitioned to farmers and
0044: Kusu CurrencyEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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Topoke Liganda Currency: Item: Topoke Liganda CurrencyOrigin: Topoke, Democratic Republic of the Congo, AfricaDate: 20th centuryDimensions: Mounted, 59 inches Liganda is a form of currency used until the beginning of the
0045: Topoke Liganda CurrencyEst. US$150-US$200
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Idoma Akika Currency: Item: Idoma Akika CurrencyOrigin: Nigeria, AfricaDate: 20th centuryDimensions: Mounted, 33 inches Akika was a form of currency used by the Idoma during ceremonies and negotiations for bride wealth.
0046: Idoma Akika CurrencyEst. US$75-US$150
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Lot of 4 Carved African Animals: Lot of Four Carved African AnimalsRhino: 3.5 x 2.5 x 6.5 inchesOwl: 4.5 x 3 x 2.75 inchesPelican: 3.5 x 2 x 5 inchesSwallow: 6 x 2 x 10 inchesMaterials: Ebony, mahogany, and African odumOrigin:
0047: Lot of 4 Carved African AnimalsEst. US$20-US$80
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Carved African Bust: Carved African BustMaterials: EbonyDate: 1980'sDimensions: 7 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches No Reserve: This lot starts at $1 and has no reserve as a courtesy so that collectors can determine the true market
0048: Carved African BustEst. US$50-US$150Lot Passed
Fang Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Fang from GabonDimensions: 16.5 x 5 inches Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation and
0049: Fang MaskEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
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