Sold2023A Fine Old Mossi Flute Ex Banks CollectionA very fine and well handled old wooden flute with a deep honey colored surface patina suggesting generations of field use. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. measures 12.5 inches on custom disSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Nyamwezi Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionAn elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,See Sold Price
Sold2021A Very Fine Old Igbo African Mask Ex Banks CollectionA Tall and elaborate carved wooden helmet mask with stylized leopards, ancestors and large mirror on top. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measures 24 inches tall. A metal display stand caSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization ofSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magicaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Mossi Brass Flute Pendant Ex Marc Ginzberg CollectionA Fine Bronze Miniature Flute Pendant, Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Pendant measures 3.25 inches long.PROVENANCE— MARC AND DENYSE GINZBERG, NEW YORKSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Luba Adze Ex Banks CollectionA Fine Old carved wooden adze or axe handle with lovely female ancestor face on the handle, and long steel blade inserted. Note the incised village images along the handle edges, along with a deep welSee Sold Price
Sold2023Old Samburu / Rendille Headrest Ex Banks CollectionA fine Old carved wooden headrest used by the nomadic Samburu or Rendille peoples of Eastern Africa. The headrest serves a protective function by elevating the head off the ground during sleep, therebSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Topeng Theatre mask from Java, Indonesia, Ex Banks collectionA very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized face and large nose, several layers of black and white pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7.75 xSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Old Mumuye Healing Fetish Ex Robert Banks Coll.A Very fine and rare "lagalagana" Healing fetish with highly stylized form and features. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Ex Robert banks Collection, Maryland, USA.The sculpture measures 22 inches talSee Sold Price
Sold2019Old Indian Bronze Angel sculpture, Ex~ Banks CollectionA very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches tSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Gurunsi Flute Ex de Young Museum, Ex James LudwigA very fine old carved wooden flute with a highly stylized form. Such flutes were carved by the Mossi and Gurunsi as traditional musical instruments. The examples shows much handling and wear. The fluSee Sold Price
Sold2021Old Gurunsi Flute Ex James Ludwig / Ex de Young MuseumA very fine old carved wooden flute with a highly stylized form. Such flutes were carved by the Mossi and Gurunsi as traditional musical instruments. The examples shows much handling and wear. The fluSee Sold Price
Sold201819 Nice Points14" x 10" Fine Frame containing 19 Nice Points, Ohio, Indiana includes 2 Decatur and 2 Jacks Reefs – longest 2 1/4" Ex. Fremont Bank CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mossi Flute Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA Carved wooden flute or whistle in classic form, incised linear designs and a well handled and worn surface suggesting generations of traditional use. Mossi or related ethnic group such as the MarkaSee 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 Songye Axe Ex Banks CollectionA very finely crafted ceremonial Axe with forged iron blade with decorative elements as well as Iron bands around the well handled and worn wooden shaft. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. ThSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Baule Couple Ex Scanzi CollectionA exceedingly beautiful carved wooden couple with a well handled surface suggesting many years of traditional field use. The sculptures Measure 22 inches tall on their bases. Baule peoples, Ivory CoasSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Ibeji Idol Ex Endicott CollectionA very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving aSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Chokwe Pwo Mask Ex Banks CollectionA very finely carved wooden mask with reddish organic pigments and adorned with woven grass headdress and embellished with beads. Chokwe Peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 8 inches ( 16 iSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Baule mask Ex Fiterman CollectionA carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments aSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Senufo Mask Ex Becker CollectionElegant old carved wooden ceremonial mask with anthropomorphic central finial and classic facial style and design. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Among the Senufo families owned and wore suSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Baule male Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on scSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inchSee Sold Price
7 days LeftHannam's Auctioneers LtdA Sand Stone Head of Buddha, Ancient Region of Gandhara, 3rd /4th Century India, Old Ex American col£1,500
May 23The Buddha Gallery13/14thC Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva-Finely cast and sculpted. Exceptional example.US$15,000