Three Antique Slingshots from Africa Ex Gould Collection

This 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 wo

This 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 a

This 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 a

This lot contains three antique hand carved wooden slingshots collected in situ in 1970 by Museum Curator Paul Hendricks. The slingshots features ornately carved figures of a Lion, a Bird and a feline

Three Antique American Quilts. Ex Collection of Joanna S. Rose, Long Island, New York; Ranging Sizes From 2'9'' x 3'1'' (84 x 94 cm) to 6'0'' x 6'8'' (183 x 203 cm).

A 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 7

This 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 Ndeb

A 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 tall

A 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 bird

An abstract tall wooden figure of Bambara Chiwara symbolizing antelope horns from Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection of Dr. Gilbert Jackson MD USA. A Chiwara or Chi Wara is a ritual

Three Antique Betel Nut Cutters, South East Asia. Metal. Sizes: 1) 5.5'' x 2.5'' (14 x 6 cm); 2) 7'' x 2.25'' (18 x 6 cm); 3) 8'' x 1.75'' (20 x 4 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, C

Antique French Map of Africa. "Carte de L'Afrique..."by J. Andriveau-Goujon, Paris, dated 1841. Framed. Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York. Size: 15'' x 19.5'', 38 x 50 cm

A Highly Styled antique example of a Chiwara or Mythical Antelope headdress with metal embellishment. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: Ex Guy Lloyd Collection, Texas, USA. The sculpture measu

An elegant well worn slingshot, the handle evolves into a female form with well carved face and head and a well handled patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Slingshot measures 9.5 inch

A carved wooden male effigy with weathered surface patina and a most unusual form, perhaps part of a Post / architectural element? Clearly a vintage to antique example.Tiv peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Th

Africa, Baule Wood Figural slingshot. Size 7 1/4 inches high, 5 3/8 inches wide. Carved thick wooden mask of a man with pierced edges. Provenance: EX: Seymour collection acquired the collection in the

This lot contains two vintage to antique wood sculptures from the Congo, central Africa. Carved wood with stylized forms. Ex Harold Smith collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A Tall carved wooden dance mask with painted spots and two tall rabbit ears, geometric eyes and overall classic form. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. This is a vintage to antique example that measur

This is a genuine antique field used necklace from the nomadic Tuareg peoples of Niger / West Africa. The necklace consist of 5 large silver repousse amulets ( 375 x 3.5 inches) which likely contain p

A lovely antique carved wooden sculpture with a highly stylized face and form. The sculpture measures 8 inches tall and likely dates to the 1940's. Kamba peoples Kenya, Africa. Field Collected in Keny

A wonderful carved wooden tobacco pipe with elongated and twisted stem, hammered aluminum pipe bowl and adorned with glass beads. Zulu peoples, South Africa. The Pipe measures 10 inches long and is a

Old and original bronze currency unit from the Idoma ethnic group, Cross River region, Nigeria, west Africa. This style of currency is actually quite rare and uncommon to find.Late 19th to Early20th c

A Very fine old carved wooden mask with fainted face and woven grass hair locks. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 5.5 inches. Provenance: Dr Rubin collection, New York. Ex Dr Brian He

A beautiful antique hand woven Agaseki or Ibeseke basket from the Tutsi people of Rwanda, Central Africa. This basket measures 9.5 inches tall with it's conical lid. Provenance: The Robert and Nancy N