(2) African Baskets with Cowrie Shells & Wood Ladle

Two East African Vessels, first, Somalia, wood pot in fiber basket, h. 16 in., w. 11 1/2 in, d. 11 3/4 in., second, Oromo, Southern Ethiopia, leather and cowrie shell embellished fiber milk/butter con

(lot of 2) African tribal carved wood masks, including: (1) of elongated form, with protruding elements at sides, approx 20"h, 9.5"w, 5.25"d; (1) having cowrie shell ornamented headdress, approx 13"h,

(lot of 2) West African face masks, both likely Dan, Liberia, including: (1) having braided hair, eye slits with applied metal, and carved nose and mouth, over cowrie shell accents, approx 11"h, 7"w;

(lot of 2) African woven items, including: (1) rattan basket, accented throughout with cowrie shells, bundled sticks, carved heads, single woven carrying strap, approx 15.75"h, 14.5"w, 2.5"d, (1) wove

2 African Wobe Guere Masks, Ivory Coast. carved wood, pigment, cowrie shells, nails, metal. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 1) 11.25'' x 16'' x 8'' (29 x 41 x

Two African masks, including one Bamana mask, other mask of unknown origin, carved wood with cowrie shells, 30" h (largest). Provenance: From a Florida estate.

A group of two West African Figural Objects. Includes mask and figure. Wood, cowrie shells, and tusks. Smallest: 13 1/4" x 5 3/8". Largest: 29" x 7". WIth mount: 31 1/2" x 7 1/8". Condition: Wear, sur

A group of Four West African Style Figures. West Africa. ++ West African Style Figure. Wood, pigment. 14" x 4" 3 1/2". ++ West African Style Fetish Figure. Wood, textile, and cowrie shells. 7 3/4" x 2

A group of three Decorated Gourds. Gourd, beads, wood, cowrie shells, and natural fibers. East Africa. Smallest: 9 1/2" x 5 1/2". Largest: 19 1/2" x 4". Condition: Abrasions, surface dirt. Provenance:

Vintage African Cowrie Shell Covered Storage Basket. Size: 8 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.#3383

Lot 17 African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowrie Shell Cloak wood, cowrie shells Carved wood figure with cowrie shell cloak overall: 9 1/2 x 9 x 5 inches Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ros

20th century, carved wood face mask with cloth/cowrie shells headdress, wood horns, horse hair mustache and bells. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 15 in. From the Co

(2) Carved wood African masks, c/o Dan mask with cowrie shell decoration (24" h), Chokwe with grass hair decoration (8-1/2" h excluding hair)

Title: Punu mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Gabon Dimension: 16,54 Inch Materials: Wood,cowrie shells, fibres Weight: 2,76 Pounds Item type: Mask De

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with various surface and wood wear throughout. Extensive cowrie shell decorations. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface loss

A group of three West African Style Objects. Includes Liberia Dan style spoon, West African figure, and a Nigeria Yoruba style head on a basket. Wood, pigment, natural fibers, cowrie shells, and metal

Wood, shells. Papua New Guinea, Mid-Late 20th C. Height: 38 3/4", Length:10 1/4", Width: 1 1/2". A figural basket hook made of carved hardwood. Black finish and cowry shell eyes.

African Congo tribal mask, carved wood, fabric & cowrie shells, red, black & white painted face, 17" h x 15-1/2" w

African Turkana, Kenya, doll. Carved wood, beads, cowrie shells, metal, hide, fibers. It measures 19 inches high and 2 3/4 inches widest. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confident

A group of three West African Figural Objects. 20th century. ++ Bamana Headdress. Fiber, cowrie shells. Mali. 16 1/2" x 6 1/4". With mount: 17 1/2". ++ Dan Style Mask. Wood, shell, fiber, cowrie shell

Bamana Chiwara Horizontal Antelope Headdress, in carved wood with wool, cowrie shell and glass bead decoration, 20th c., on modern base, 22" x 26 1/2" x 4". Good condition.

African Bakongo carved wood fetish mask with attached woven interior basket and headdress, decorated with cowrie shells. Early 20th century. Dimension: Mask: 15.75 in. hgt. x 12 in. wd. x 8 in. dp; Wo

A group of Three African Style Objects. ++ African Style Club. Wood, copper wire. 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 33 3/4". ++ African Style Fly Whisk. Beads, cowrie shells, and dried grass. 20 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 3". +

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood, kaolin, raffia, and cowry shell eyes. Measurement does not include beard: 8 3/4" x 5" x 2 1/2". Condition: includes stand. Some holes, cracks, an