Ex-Thomas McNemar Mambila Terracotta Figure

Shrine type figure in black clay. Loss of one hand. Likely Mambila or Bamileke. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throughout Central and West Africa in the

Male terracotta house god figure with textile garments, rope hair. A protective, beneficent figure, based on the forest Pygmies. Cameroon. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar li

EDIT: 6/29 1:45PM EST - DELETED INCORRECT PHOTOS SHOWING A DIFFERENT ITEM. Terracotta figure mounted to custom gallery base. Old repairs. Loss of one leg. Total height including stand, approx. 19" H.

Terracotta memorial figure as found at the Bura Asinda Sikka archeological site, Bura region, Niger. Surface wear, losses, old repairs. Approx. 16" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.

Terracotta pot, with four outward-facing figures applied to exterior. Identified in the collector's notes as an Mfunte vessel. Approx. 9 1/2" H x 11" D. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-202

Janiform elephant funerary figure of the type used to mark the graves of chiefs, warriors, great hunters, and other important personages. Dakakari people, Nigeria. Losses, repairs. Approx 34" H, with

A hollow pottery ritual pipe or vessel in the form of an open-mouthed figure ringed with smaller, frog-like clinging figures. Spout or mouthpiece at the rear. Approx. 14" H. Provenance: Estate of Thom

Cast bronze female figure with ridged coiffure above round forehead and youthful, even features. Possibly Baule. Approx. 9" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and coll

Carved stone powerful female figure holding an infant on one arm and an implement in the other. Ridged coiffure, coffee bean eyes, wide, toothy mouth, with notched collar and waist garment. On gallery

Identified in the collector's notes as from the Abron tribe, a cast bronze or brass standing male figure with outstretched hands. On custom gallery stand. Figure alone, approx. 8 3/4" H. With stand, a

Hollow with open base. Of the type called kronkronbali, ('children of earlier times'.) Togo or Benin. Minor repairs. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected thro

With eleven figures carved in relief, all posed with hands bent at the elbows and grasping breasts. Wear, losses. Face of one figure has broken off but is present. Approx. 38" W x 85 1/2" H

Substantial carved hardwood caryatid prestige stool, the base a figure of a nursing mother and her infant. Metal stud and boss decoration. Approx. 19" H x 14 12" D. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNema

Cast bronze figure with hat and waist garment made of leaves, the figure's hands holding the end of his long plaited beard. Approx. 11" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar li

Small figural (likely Baule) carved wood pipe with tin fittings, small fertility doll figure, probably Mossi, on gallery base, and small Baule statuette on gallery base. Two with collector's index num

Figure seated on prestige stool, hands on knees, serene, slightly upturned face. Approx. 16 1/4" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throughout Central an

Vessel with globular lower section surmounted by a seated male figure with elongated head, ringed neck and enormous eyes. Lower part with incised herringbone patterns. Collector's notes give origin as

Large round pot, likely a water vessel, the dark gray terracotta with subtle incised and textured decoration. With custom iron stand. Total height, with stand, approx. 29". Pot alone approx. 17" H. Pr

A Fine Kota guardian figure of copper over wood. Gabon, West Africa. On custom gallery stand. The figure measures approx. 26 1/2 inches tall. x 12 inches wide. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1

Central figure surrounded by six smaller figures, possibly a maternal image, in carved blackened stone. On custom gallery base. Approx. 13" H (including base.) Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1

Carved wood figure with delicate, minimalist features, graceful lines, rich patina. Kulango people, Ivory Coast. The figure measures approx. 27" H, 28" with stand. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar

All on custom gallery bases. All with collector's index numbers in white. Tallest, including base, approx.8 3/4" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throu

All on custom gallery bases. All with collector's index numbers in white. Tallest, including base, approx.9 1/4" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throu

A Finely carved wooden face mask with a charming face and well handled surface suggesting some age. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14.5 inches on custom d