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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sold2021A Fine Luba Maternity sculpture Ex Jean Pierre HalletA carved wooden female mother effigy with small child on her lap, holding on to her breast. The sculpture likely served as a element to a maternity shrine. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Luba pSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Luba Divination Sculpture Ex Jean Pierre HalletA Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a ritSee 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
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
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
Sold2024A Fine Luba Maternity sculpture Ex Jean Pierre HalletA carved wooden female mother effigy with small child on her lap, holding on to her breast. The sculpture likely served as a element to a maternity shrine. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Luba pSee Sold Price
Sold2018POWER FIGURES, CONGOThree: 20th c. Songye Community Power Figure Carved wood, beads, string, fiber 34" x 9" x 10 1/2" Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu, California Merton Simpson, New York, Archive #9613 Allan StoneSee Sold Price
Sold2020Pende Wood Chief HandlePende (Democratic Republic of Congo) wood chief handle possibly a staff finial. Dimensions: 7.5". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet.See 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
Sold2020Rare Bembe Double Ancestor sculpture Jean Pierre HalletA rare old carved wooden ancestor effigy, a male and female riding "piggyback" with weathered and worn surface. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 24 inches tall . : Provenance: Ex JeanSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Makonde Staff, TanzaniaAntique African Makonde Staff, Tanzania. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 24'' x 2'' x 2'' (61 x 5 x 5 cm); Height on stand: 24.5" (62 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
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