African Art from Various Estates 2016-12-27 Auction - 100 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in Pennsylvania
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African Art from Various Estates
A Fine Mangbetu Harp , African Musical Instrument
Monumental Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol African Art
Rare Kuba Ngeende Nyibita Elongated African Mask
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Perkasie, PA, United States
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African Art from Various Estates

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African Masks and Sculptures from various Estates. Tribal Art
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19/20th century Ibibio African Illness Mask: This is a rare and Authentic late 19th or early 20th century Ibibio Illness mask from Nigeria, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable age and use over generations. This mask represents a tribe
0001: 19/20th century Ibibio African Illness Mask
Est.
US$500
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US$1,000
Songye Nkisi Magic Fetish from the Congo: SONGYE N'KISI FIGURE, ZAIRE Carved wood with woven grass and fetish bundle on bottom, early to mid-20th c. (Provenance: Zemanek Auctions, Germany). Loss to end of horn, stress fractures in rear. On
0002: Songye Nkisi Magic Fetish from the Congo
Est.
US$1,000
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US$2,000
Lot Passed
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Kusu Janus Male & female Magic fetish sculpture: This is a very old and rare example of magic sculpture from the Kusu peoples ( Or related ethnic group) Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood, with undeniable age and handling. Note
0003: Kusu Janus Male & female Magic fetish sculpture
Est.
US$500
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US$1,000
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Old Hemba Male Singiti Ancestor sculpture, African Art: Old and authentic example of the Arts of the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a
0004: Old Hemba Male Singiti Ancestor sculpture, African Art
Est.
US$500
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US$800
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A Fine Mangbetu Harp , African Musical Instrument: This is a very fine and rare old example of the Mangbetu court arts. The finial of the five-stringed harp is carved to represent a human head. The delicately rendered features of the face include
0005: A Fine Mangbetu Harp , African Musical Instrument
Est.
US$500
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US$1,000
Old Kuba African mask / helmet: KUBA DANCE MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. Helmet mask accented with copper and mineral pigment, woven grass and seed regalia, early to mid-20th c. Used in dramatic performances. (Provenance:
0006: Old Kuba African mask / helmet
Est.
US$1,000
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US$2,000
Lot Passed
Old Eroded Hemba Singitti Ancestor idol, African Art: Old and eroded example of an Ancestor sculpture from the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with
0007: Old Eroded Hemba Singitti Ancestor idol, African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$600
Lot Passed
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Monumental Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol African Art: Large carved wooden idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a male ancestor with his arm raised high in the air. The Lobi carve bateba
0008: Monumental Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Old Yourba Ceremonial Kola Nut container, Rooster form: Old and high quality example of the Yoruba Tribal arts from Nigeria, Africa. This container features the form of a Rooster, with poly chrome feathers and a wonderful overall style. Such containers
0009: Old Yourba Ceremonial Kola Nut container, Rooster form
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Antique Kuba wooden drum with incised designs, African: Very old Carved wooden drum musical instrument from the Kuba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. carved from a dense dark wood and adorned with incised tribal designs. A animal hide drum
0010: Antique Kuba wooden drum with incised designs, African
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Beautiful Vintage Musical Drum from the Kuba Tribe: Old carved wooden hand drum from the Kuba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The drum has some wonderful raised linear tribal designs and an ornate handle with ancestor face and Hand motif.
0011: Beautiful Vintage Musical Drum from the Kuba Tribe
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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A Fine Kuba Palm wine cup w/ ancestor face, African Art: Elegant carved wooden cup used in ceremonial drinking of palm wine. Kuba peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. Measures 7.5 x 5.5 inches
0012: A Fine Kuba Palm wine cup w/ ancestor face, African Art
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Old Kuba Janus Ancestor Palm wine Cup African Art: This is a very nice old Palm wine cup from the Kuba peoples of the Congo, Africa. Ornate vintage to antique cup featuring two ancestor heads in janus form and a well handled surface suggesting years
0013: Old Kuba Janus Ancestor Palm wine Cup African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$500
Lot Passed
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A Lega Bwami Society Dance Mask, African Art: Carved wooden face mask with painted star like designs. From the Lega peoples of the Congo, Africa. A metal display stand will also be included with this lot. Measures 13 x 8 inches.
0014: A Lega Bwami Society Dance Mask, African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$500
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Rare Kuba Ngeende Nyibita Elongated African Mask: Very elongated and exaggerated face mask from the Kuba Ngeende peoples, of the DRC / Congo Africa. Carved wooden with a very well weathered surface, raised linear designs and oval eyes. A very rare
0015: Rare Kuba Ngeende Nyibita Elongated African Mask
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Old Wurkun abstract African Sculpture, African Art: This is a very old and rare example of a "magic sculpture" from the Benue river area, Nigeria, Africa , and the Wurkun Ethnic group. Carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood, with
0016: Old Wurkun abstract African Sculpture, African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Old Senufo Kunugbaha Anti- Witchcraft African Mask: Old Wooden dance mask or helmet from the Senufo peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable age and field use, this mask is crude and primitive, and shows plenty of wear and handling.
0017: Old Senufo Kunugbaha Anti- Witchcraft African Mask
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Old Yoruba Agere Ifa Divination dish, African Tribal Ar: Authentic old Divination dish or Agere Ifa from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Carved wood with a delicate and fine female ancestor support shown holding two roosters. Note the incised
0018: Old Yoruba Agere Ifa Divination dish, African Tribal Ar
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Rare pair of Yoruba Ere Ibjei twin idols, African Art: A very finely carved pair of Ibeji twin idols from Nigeria, West Africa.Ibeji are known to the Yoruba as two people who share one soul. If one of the human twins dies, whether as a child or an adult,
0019: Rare pair of Yoruba Ere Ibjei twin idols, African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Baule Colonial style Horse & Rider, African Art: Gorgeous carved wooden image of a Horseman and Rider in the Colonial style. Note the Safari style dress and fine craftsmanship. Measures 22 x 7 inches.
0020: Baule Colonial style Horse & Rider, African Art
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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Fantastic Kuba Ngeende African Helmet mask: Carved wooden mask with conical eyes and dramatic open mouth, accented with blue and white pigments. From the Kuba peoples of the Congo, Africa. Measures 15 x 11 inches.
0021: Fantastic Kuba Ngeende African Helmet mask
Est.
US$300
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US$600
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A Fine Chokwe African mask from Angola: This is a rare vintage Chokwe or Possibly Luena Tribe mask from Angola, Africa. Carved wood with some apparent age and handling. A most unusual round form, a perfect collector quality example.
0022: A Fine Chokwe African mask from Angola
Est.
US$300
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US$600
Yoruba Egungun Masquerade Dance mask, African Tribal Ar: Old and well used Dance crest or mask from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, Africa.Carved wood with a tall central crest and small adorning monkey skull faces and Dun dun "talking drums", with old
0023: Yoruba Egungun Masquerade Dance mask, African Tribal Ar
Est.
US$300
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US$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
Rare Ekoi Skin Covered Headdress, African Tribal Art: This is an old and rare Dance crest or headdress from the Ekoi peoples of Nigeria, Africa. Carved from a light weight dry wood, with some age and handling. Note the carving is covered in skin.
0024: Rare Ekoi Skin Covered Headdress, African Tribal Art
Est.
US$300
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US$600