Sold2021Bold Kumu African mask Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionA dramatic carved wooden mask accented with red mineral pigment and decorated with strong linear designs. The "nsembu" mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposesSee Sold Price
Sold2015Kuma African mask ~ Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionLarge and fascinating Kumu peoples mask from The Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden mask with large open eyes and overall geometric form, accented opposing quadrants of red and white pigments, withSee Sold Price
Sold2020Elongated Lengola mask Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionA wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment accent and elongated facial features. Lengola peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: ThSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Metoko African Mask Ex~ Jean Pierre HalletA very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate and precise linear designs as well as a long handle on the chin. Metoko peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask has a well handled surface patinaSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Very Rare Jonga African Mask Ex Jean Pierre HalletA carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. VerySee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Old Pende Illness Mask Ex Jean Pierre HalletA Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. PendeSee Sold Price
Sold2023Bold Kumu African Mask Ex Joseph Gerena CollectionArchaic carved wooden mask accented with contrasting mineral pigments. The Kumu carve the "Nsembu" mask for use by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation. They alsoSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Wonderful Hemba Monkey Mask Ex Jean Pierre HalletA very finely carved Soko Mutu or simian mask from the Hemba peoples of the DRC/ CONGO central Africa. The mask has a charming openwork smile and classic facial features. The mask measures 11.5 x 6.25See Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Lengola Sculpture Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionA carved wooden female sculpture with a highly stylized form, inset bead eyes and mouth, and a well handled and worn surface. lengola peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 22 x 8 inches and hasSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Lega Bwami society Mask Ex Jean Pierre HalletA carved wooden mask with two faces and a kaolin clay pigment painted surface, attached raffia grass beard , signs of use. Lega peoples, Bwami secret society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 10See Sold Price
Sold2021Extremely Rare Eastern Luba mask Ex- Jean Pierre HalletA charming carved wooden mask with heavy kaolin clay painted surface and serene and simplistic facial features. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8.5 inches. A metal disSee Sold Price
2019Songye Kifwebe Society Mask from ZaireSongye Kifwebe Society Mask from Zaire. Measures 18" x 7.5". Very well worn interior, light staining and chip to eye. Provenance" formerly collection of Jean-Pierre Hallet. We ship most items in thisSee Sold Price
Sold2021East African Snake Knobkerrie, ex HalletEast African wood knobkerrie with snake figure wrapped around shaft. 22.75\". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet. Domestic S/H $40 + 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction maySee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Binji Fiber Mask Ex Jean Pierre HalletA Rare style of dance mask made from woven fiber, the mask itself in the form of a thick fiber hood with finely plaited basketry at the top in a horizontal band, the eyes also of woven fiber and attacSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Nyamwezi Gourd Doll Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionA Wonderful old Gourd turned into a doll with articulated arms and carved stopper head and adorned with animal hide woven grass ropes. The gourd clearly has age and was likely used as a vessel beforeSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Jonga Female Idol Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionA rare and uncommon sculpture from a small ethnic group, seldom found on the market. This carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, reddish mineral pigments and a well weathered and woSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Dramatic Kumu African mask Ex Levitt CollectionA Carved wooden face mask with dramatic and energetic expression and archaic aesthetic. Kumu peoples, DRC Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7 inches. Kumu mask - Fine older piece. Nsembu society mSee Sold Price
Sold2023Bold SUKU African mask Ex Levitt CollectionA dramatic old carved wooden helmet style mask embellished with a red mineral pigment and strong facial features. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 14 x 10 inches. ( A metalSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Fine Yaka Phuungu Magic fetish Ex Jean Pierre HalletA fine Yaka figure on with magic bundles, known as Phuungu, such idols were considered "power" figures. Carved wood and embellished with fetish bundles. The idol measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2021Songye N'kisi w/ Field Photograph Ex Jean Pierre HalletA very rare Old N'kisi Power or Magic fetish from the Songye peoples that was photographed in the field by C. Henaultin during a 1960's/1970's expedition. A scan of the exceedingly rare Field PhotograSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Kuba Pyaang Clyster Enema Tube Ex Jean Pierre HalletA very finely crafted carved wooden Clyster (or enema tube) (Fing Bukaan) used by the Pyaang ethnic group within the Kuba complex of tribes, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Clyster measures 5.75 incheSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Rare Bakongo Magic fetish Ex Jean Pierre HalletA Very rare and interesting old Bakongo figure, a magic fetish idol from a shrine. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. A very Rare type ,well carved. - Ex. Jean Pierre Hallet, La Jolla, CA. The feSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Luba Kifwebe Mask Ex Hallet CollectionA carved wooden round ceremonial mask with incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask measures 16.75 x 15 incheSee Sold Price
Sold2024Dramatic Guere African mask Ex Dannenberg CollectionA Bold and dramatic old carved wood ceremonial mask embellished with layers of sacrificial matter, bronze bells, bones, shells and various other accouterments. Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa.TheSee Sold Price
6 days LeftPiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
6 days LeftPiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
6 days LeftPiasaDogon statue Mali Wood XIXth century or earlier Provenance : Ex collection Philippe Guimiot ; ex€5,000