Sold2023A Very Fine Ngombe Backrest or Stool Ex Gould CollectionA carved wooden backrest or stool with finely incised geometric designs worn smooth from handling. Ngombe peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Stool measures 18.25 inches long x 6 inches wide x 7See Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Baule Stool Ex Banks CollectionA very finely carved wooden stool(?) with male and female supports and a well handled surface patina. The figures were carved in a colon style and have western style regalia. The Stool measures 20.5 iSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Bwa Wooden Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. PSee Sold Price
Sold2021Old Akan /Ashanti African Stool Ex Rosin CollectionA finely carved wooden stool in classic form with obvious use and wear over generations. A fine old example. Ashanti or Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Stool measures 16 x 8 x 9.5 inches. Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2019Ngombe Executioner's Sword Ex Zabel CollectionA Very Fine Old Ngombe Executioners Sword with highly stylized iron blade incised with linear designs and a traditional knobbed wooden handle, all showing wear and weathering. The Sword has been custoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Elegant Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. PSee Sold Price
2021Rare Old Kuba Back Rest Collected in 1972 CongoA Fine Kuba back-rest, carved wood with incised tribal motifs and obvious field use and wear.The back rest measures 14.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: Ex. Gelbard Collection, NY; Acquired from Dr. Kenneth ASee Sold Price
Sold2023Ngombe / Poto Swort Sword Ex Zollman CollectionA fine antique Mopamba short sword characterized by the wide blade with “Ears” at the blade forte. The handle covered with animal hide or fur filled with herb and other medical substancesSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Hemba Sculpture of a Blacksmith with Bellows Ex Gould CollectionA carved wooden male effigy representing the village blacksmith with his forge bellows. The sculpture has eroded over time and is very well handled and worn. The figure measures 14.25 x 6.5 x 6.5 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2024Three Old West African Slingshots Ex Gould CollectionThis lot contains three carved wooden slingshots from west Africa. This lot has a large slingshot from the Lobi that measures 7.75 inches tall, a well worn Lobi slingshot that measures 7 inches and aSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of 2 Dolls Namji and Ndebele Ex Gould CollectionThis lot contains 2 African beaded dolls, one large doll on wooden base from the Namji of Nigeria, this doll measures 9.25 inches tall on its base, and a small bead doll from South Africa, likely NdebSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of Three African Slingshots Ex Gould CollectionThis lot contains three carved wooden slingshots from west Africa. This lot has a large slingshot from the Dogon that measures 10 inches tall, a well worn Lobi slingshot that measures 7.5 inches and aSee Sold Price
Sold2024Three Antique Slingshots from Africa Ex Gould CollectionThis lot contains three carved wooden slingshots from west Africa. This lot has a large slingshot from the Baule shown reading a book, a very nice old example that measures 8.25 inches tall, a well woSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of two primitive Skin Covered Dolls Ex Gould CollectionThis lot contains two carved wood doll like sculptures embellished with various beads, seeds, shells and leather hide wrapped skin. The dolls are contemporary and measure 14.5 and also 13.5 inches talSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Ngombe Backrest / StoolA carved wooden backrest or stool with incised geometric designs worn smooth by many years of field use. Ngombe peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Stool measures 18.25 inches long x 6 inches widSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Ngombe Chiefs Stool Ex. Joseph Gerena NYCA very rare carved wooden six legged stool fully tacked and with loops on the back to hang royal regalia, sometimes bronze bells. Tack-studded stools and chairs like this, called Ekele, are used as prSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Fine Bwa Stool Ex Thomas WheelockA very fine older carved wooden "Women's" stool with traditional form, and incised linear designs, golden honey colored surface patina ,signs of field use and wear. The Stool measures 13 x 7 inches. BSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mama Bushcow Mask Ex Prof. Gould CollectionA highly stylized wooden helmet /cap mask with two horn like appendages and embellished with a reddish mineral pigment and abrus seeds. Mama peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask itself is 15 inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Rare Dan Medicine Mortar Ex Prof. Gould CollectionA carved wooden mortar with numerous mask like faces around the cup edge with a well worn handle and obvious field use and wear. Most likely used by a village shaman to grind up and prepare medicines.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Bamun Female Sculpture Ex Prof. Gould CollectionA tall carved wooden female effigy shown carrying a vessel or burden on her head. A well handled primitive example with signs of age and field use/ handling. The figure measures 19.5 inches ( 21.5 inSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique Ethiopian Stool Ex Becker Collectioncarved from a heavy dense wood and with a well handled and worn surface patina suggesting great age and field use over many years. Ethiopia, Africa. The Stool measures 10.75 x 9.5 inches. Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2024A Nupe Terracotta Vessel Ex Prof. Gould CollectionA large hand made terracotta ritual vessel with raised decorative forms and incised linear designs. The vessel measures 12 x 11 inches. Such pots are often carried as water pots but may also serve ritSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Crook Staff Ex Prof. Gould CollectionA beautifully patinated carved wooden elders crook from the Lobi tribe of Burkina faso, west Africa. The well handled staff depicts a human form in stylized form. The end of the crook refers to a birdSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Passport Style Mask Ex Prof Gould CollectionA carved wooden maskette sculpture, possibly a passport style mask with some mineral pigment around the eyes, the crudely carved back may indicate it held magic substances at one time, it was not meanSee Sold Price
Jun 17Material CultureWest Anatolian Yuncu Kilim, Turkey, Early 19th C., 4'2'' x 8'2''US$1,000(1 bid)
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7 days LeftPreston Hall GalleryOtto Freundlich* (1878-1943) Ink Drawing (See Authentication Disclaimer)US$450
17 hrs LeftDOYLE Auctioneers & AppraisersSet of Four Fine Louis XVI Beechwood Armchairs en cabriolet 18th CenturyUS$500
7 days LeftPreston Hall GalleryVincent Van Gogh* (1853-1890) Pen & Ink Drawing (See Authentication Disclaimer)US$1,200(1 bid)
3 days LeftSTAIRPhilip Pearlstein (1924 – 2022): Seated Female, Hand on KneeUS$600(3 bids)
7 days LeftPreston Hall GalleryVincent Van Gogh* (1853-1890) Pen & Ink Drawing (See Authentication Disclaimer)US$1,200(1 bid)
Jun 28Galerie Zacke A RETICULATED WHITE JADE 'GUANYIN' PLAQUE, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD€500