African Taureg Wooden Bowl, Mali, late 19th/20th c.

African Taureg Wooden Bowl, Mali, late 19th/20th c. Multiple old repairs indicating the cultural value of this bowl held. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Accept

A wooden ladder. Mali, Dogon. Late 19th to early 20th century. 86"h x 20"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: The Dogon culture of Mali is one o

A male figure house support post. Mali, Dogon. Late 19th to early 20th century.85 1/2"h X 32"w X 12"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: "At lea

A carved wooden door. Mali, Dogon. 1st half 20th century. 69"h x 23"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: In contrast to the simply carved ladder

A desiccated cylindrical wooden standing male figure. West Africa. Late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: At 18" thi

Africa, Mali, late 19th to early 20th century. Fabulous carved wooden figure of a female sitting upon a stool. Depicting the "ideal" female form with liberally decorated torso and large conical/perky

A carved wooden crucifix figure without cross. Republic of Benin. Late 19th to early 20th century. 13 3/4"h x 11"w x 2 1/2"d Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and fascinating wooden mask depicting an oval face, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with a pronged he

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. An intricate wooden mask depicting an oval face, a pronged headdress, and a smaller figure on the top, all han

**Originally Listed At $2500** West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. A fascinating wooden mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved fro

West Africa, Mail, Bamana people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a large wooden mask with with round stone details for eyes that depicts a large foreheaded, small eared, big nosed, pr

A group of five African figures and bowls. 20th century. ++ Igbo divination bowl. Nigeria. 8" x 15" x 16". ++ Bamana wooden bovine mask. Mali. 29" x 14" x 7". ++ Flywhisk. West Africa. 13" x 2" x 9".

Chinese Porcelain Bowl, late 19th/20th c., decorated with fish, in pale green glaze, the bottom with a blue Qianlung underglaze mark, H.- 3 1/8 in., Dia.- 7 in.

A West African wooden bowl. c.20th century. 8" x 15"diam.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in

Italian carved alabaster bowl pendant chandelier, Late 19th/20th c., three light, alabaster domed shade carved with acanthus leaf decoration, hung by a brass chain link fixture, unmarked, approx. 31"h

PROVINCIAL FRENCH WALNUT PANETIERE HAVING CARVED FINIALS AND FRIEZE OVER A SINGLE CLOCK HINGE DOOR OPENING TO A SPINDLE TURNED CAVITY, WOODEN PEG CONSTRUCTED, LATE 19TH/20TH C.; 35"H X 33.5"W X 15"D

TRIBAL: Dogon Ladder, Mali, mid to late 20th C., wood, granary ladder carved of hardwood with notched body and y-shaped finial, areas of burnished dark brown smooth patina as well as patches of rough

West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo Peoples late 19th / 20th c. Ritual Brass Gongs or Shrine figures with partial gilt remaining. The two with small sets of legs to the base of each and pierced at their tops,

Two turned wooden bowls, most likely English, late 19th C. Larger bowl has a repair. Books not included. Size: 6x16, 5x12

Fine old lifesize wooden painted carousel goat, Late 19th/20th c., possibly American, in the manner of Gustav Dentzel, polychrome painted carved wood, the leaping goat carved overall with layered fur,

Late 19th c turned wooden bowls with painted scenes with bas relief images (4 pcs), diameters 10" to 16"

Djenne Two Headed Rider, Djenne People, Mali, West Africa, Late 19th C. Bronze. Size: 6"H x 3"W x 5"D (15.5 x 7.5 x 13).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at

West African monkey skull shrine figure, Late 19th/20th c., possibly Lega Peoples, carved wood, copper wire, natural materials, on later wood stand, 18"h x 5"w x 4.75"d Provenance: Estate of Distingui

Chinese blue and white porcelain punch bowl, late 19th to early 20th century. Painted along the interior with a dragon in the center and a floral band along the rim. Decorated along the exterior with