Pioneers in West Africa

Mask of the Fang, West Africa, probably 19th century, light wood with white frame. Strongly stylized face with small rectangular openings for eyes and mouth. Forehead with ornamental scarification mar

Late 20th c. Carved wood 64" x 21 1/2" x 17" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York Note: Some very accomplished contemporary Akan artists sculpt female nudes, making manifest the important role

An Eshu figure with cowries. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 27" x 9 1/2". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Three: 20th c. Asante Figure/Possible Staff Finial, Ghana Carved wood, gold leaf Without stand: 9 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" 20th c. Asante Crown, Ghana Carved wood, gold leaf 8" x 10 1/4" x 7 1/4" 20th c

Description: Original Big BAGA Mask from West Africa Guinea Medium: Wood/ StrawMeasurement approximate: 30 x 20 Inches Shipping cost: $180 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska applies

Description: NAFANDJI MASK / BURKINA FASO WEST AFRICA ; Measurement approximate: 85 x 35 (inches); Start price: $50; Shipping cost: Pick up only or contact us for quote

WhistleWest AfricaWoodLate 19th centuryH : 31,5 cm

of oval form, slightly vaulted on the outside, cut flanked by four drilled holes for fixing with plant fibre, beautiful yellow-brown patina, the inherent grain of the material adding additional patter

Female twin Ere Ibeji Yoruba peoples Nigeria, West Africa Early 20th century Wood with indigo pigment 12" H In very fine condition; showing long ritual use and with facial features worn smooth. Raw in

(lot of 4) West Africa, Dogon, Mali, old wooden pestles, 19th century, much used for pounding and grinding in a mortar, largest: 59"h. Provenance: The Collection of Allan Stone.

Yoruba hand made beaded sculpture headdress helmet. A large and impressive figural art composition with opposing relief faces, and profuse bird forms encircling and surmounting a central crown. Carefu

Four: 20th c. Carved wood Largest: 20" x 3 7/8" x 12 1/2" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Senufo peoples consist of more than thirty subgroups with many local variations of language a

Face mask Baule or Yaure peoples Ivory Coast, West Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with pigments Dims: In very fine condition showing a lustrous, old surface and warm patina on the interior. Proven

A well used painted board with magical designs / writing and astrological predictions. Gambia, West Africa. The Panel measures 17 x 9.75 inches. Provenance: Ex Dr Gilbert Jackson, MD, USA..

Slit gong with female effigy Baga people Guinea, West Africa Last quarter of the 20th century Wood with oil based paints Size: 25.50 x 3.75 in. In fine condition with evidence of handling and ritual u

WEST AFRICATwo Wood Stools Provenance:From the Esta

Fulani Kilim, West Africa, Circa 1900, 4'3'' x 8'6'' (130 x 259 cm). Weight: 5 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp, natural dyes. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction;

African Senufo Hornbill Sculpture, West Africa, large freestanding figure graphically polychromed with reptiles and mammals. Dimensions: 34 x 18 x 11 in. Condition: Very good.

Title: Polychromed Facemask with large Headress, West Africa Maker: coll.Klaus Paysan Origin: West Africa Dimension: 77 x 18 x 11 Material: Wood Additional Informatioon: A gorgeous wooden face mask pa

Large Indigo Striped Cloth, West Africa, mid 20th c. Size: 63" x 117" (160 x 297 cm). Provenance: Estate of W. Norman Grubb, Berkeley, California.

Nomadic Fulani Kilim, West Africa, Early 20th C., 3'7'' x 7'9'' (109 x 236 cm). Weight: 3 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; Al

AND ERITREA. ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527-1598)Presbiteri Iohannis, Sive, Abissinorum Imperii Descriptio. Antwerp: Ortelius, c. 1600. Double page copper-plate engraved map on laid paper, hand-colored, text

WOODEN HORSE RIDER DOGON MALI WEST AFRICA

A rare antique West Africa, Republic of Benin, gold patinated bronze figure of a Royal leopard for ceremonial use. The figure is adorned with detailed engraved ornaments, and a raised swirl design. Ci