Sold2023Guro African Carved Wood Ceremonial Spoon with Bovine Cow Handle FinialCa. mid 20thC. Very good, with apparently broken horn, repair to spoon, patina wear where spoon sits on stand (see final photo), retaining rich original dark patina otherwise. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2019Large African tribal zoomorphic ceremonial spoon20th c., possibly Baule Peoples, Ivory Coast, dark stained carved wood, the handle in the for of an open-mouth snake with silver metal eyes, 28"h x 6"lSee Sold Price
Sold2021Large 20th C. Senufo Wooden Ceremonial Ladle**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo people, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful ladle, hand-carved from wood, featuring a deep bowl, a spiral-shaped handle, and a finial in theSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Guro Ceremonial SpoonHand carved wooden ritual spoon with zoomorphic top finial and signs of handling and wear. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon has been custom mounted and measures 8 x 3 x 2 inches. ProvSee Sold Price
Sold2023Guro African Carved Wood Tribal Figural Spoon, Cote D'IvioreCa. 1st half 20thC. Guro African spoon with figural human head, wood; Cote D'Iviore. Good, with age-appropriate wear, chipped/dinged spoon, lots of discoloration back of spoon, one more worn ear. PurcSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Zulu Ceremonial Spoons, South AfricaTwo Zulu Ceremonial Spoons, South Africa. Carved wood. Provenance: ex Collection of Dr. Calvin B. Holder. Size: 1) 19'' x 5.5'' x 2'' (48 x 14 x 5 cm) height on stand: 21'' (53 cm); 2) 17'' x 5'' x 2'See Sold Price
Sold2024African Dogon Mali Ceremonial Spoon. Carved wood.African Dogon Mali Ceremonial Spoon. Carved wood. It measures 18 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/4 inches widest. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group African carved wood spoons, various tribesGroup African carved wood spoons, various tribes, (9) pieces, incl. Hemba, Luba, and Kuba Peoples, each with figural carved handle, 25.5"l x 3.5"w (largest), 8.5"l x 2.5"w (smallest) Provenance: EstatSee Sold Price
Sold2021Eleven African Carved Wood SpoonsLarge and small carved wooden spoons, with figural handles. [Longest: 39"]. In good condition.See Sold Price
Sold2024Northwest Coast Ladle Native American (North America and Eskimo) Ca. late 19th to early 20thNorthwest Coast Ladle Native American (North America and Eskimo) Ca. late 19th to early 20th century. Size 5 7/8 inches length. carved solid wood spoon having a thick handle with a bird finial. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two Ethnographic ItemsA carved wood ceremonial spoon, 6 ½ inches, Pacific Islands, together with a rare miniature African figure of a man, possibly 19 th Century, 2 ½ inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Guro Boar head wood Mask, Ivory Coast.African Guro Boar head wood Mask, Ivory Coast. Size 13 1/4 inches length. 5 1/2 inches wide. Carved wood boar head ceremonial mask. original paint. Provenance: From the Estate of Judith Fresco, inheriSee Sold Price
Sold2021Nine Carved Wood African SpoonsNine carved spoons, some with figural handles. [Longest: 23"]. In good condition.See Sold Price
Sold2016BACONGO PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGOProperty of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation Fund BACONGO PEOPLEREPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Ceremonial Spoon Carved wood of full female figure at top of spoon handle, wearing cap and neckSee Sold Price
Sold2021COLLECTION OF AFRICAN SPEAR HEADS, DAGGERS & SWORDAn assortment of African tribal weapons and hunting tools, comprising: One large curved metal sword, antelope / sable horn sheath with carved wood handle Two ceremonial daggers with leather and naturaSee Sold Price
Sold2018Thirteen Assorted African Tribal Items20th century, to include several carved wood spoons; an African knife with leather sheath and gilt carved wood handle (LOA 23 in.); two powder horns, one with snake skin decoration; several small fertSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot 4 Carved African Wood & Shell Kitchen ItemsHand carved wood and shell from Africa- wood tossing fork with carved elephant handle, 8 x 2 in. Large tossing spoon with carved giraffe handle tip. Fissures to wood. 12.5 x 3.75 in. Carved wood handlSee Sold Price
Sold2020A large collection of heddle pulleys, Côte d'IvoireA large collection of heddle pulleys Côte d'Ivoire Comprising of a selection of carved wood Guro, Jimini, Senufo, and Baule heddle pulleys, each with an elaborate finial and incised pattern colored wSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Large Group Of Carved African SpoonsA Large Group Of Carved African Spoons, Various Sizes (WOOD OX OR COWS HORN SHELL). This lot, and many forthcoming are from the estate of a true antiquity connoisseur in every sense of the word. ThisSee Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Ceremonial Spoon (Pakko)**Originally Listed At $550** Southeast Asia, Philippines, Luzon Island, Ifugao, 19th century. A masterfully carved wooden ceremonial spoon (pakko) presenting a figural handle in the form of a seatedSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Fon/Yoruba Ceremonial Recade Axe, BeninAfrican Fon/Yoruba Ceremonial Recade Axe, Benin. The carved wood figural handle topped with a large-eared animal head, the metal axe blade issuing from its mouth. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley FitSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group (7) West African style ceremonial axesGroup (7) West African style ceremonial axes, The wood handles carved with figural and geometric designs, 18"h (largest), 12"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ivory Coast, Two Baule Guro Animal Maskscarved wood with paint decoration, likely an antelope and a bush cow, each pierced on the sides for attachments. 37.5 in. and 35 5/8 in.See Sold Price
Sold2023African, Ngombe, Zaire (DR Congo), Forged Iron Ceremonial Throwing KnifeNgombe, Zaire (DR Congo), forged iron ceremonial throwing knife, carved wood handle, 29"h x 10"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
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