New to LiveAuctioneers?

Baule, Fly-whisk

Description

Baule
Fly-whisk

Cote d'Ivoire, 20th century
carved wood, rope
18.5 h x 2.5 w x 2.5 d in (47 x 6 x 6 cm)

Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Very good antique condition with wear consistent with age, including scratches, indentations, thin naturally occurring grain separations and surface weathering. Fraying to the rope as expected over time. Sold with associated base measuring 9.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches.

Buyer's Premium

33% up to$700,000.00

27% above$700,000.00

Baule, Fly-whisk

Lot 0216

Estimate $500-$700Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$50

SET YOUR MAX BID

Or select a higher max bid amount

1 bidder is watching this item

Get approved to bid.

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

Hemba, Male figure: Hemba Male figure Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century carved wood, cloth 15.75 h x 4.5 w x 4.5 d in (40 x 11 x 11 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Apr 08, 2026Hemba, Male figure

Kwere, Prestige staff: Kwere Prestige staff Tanzania, early 20th century carved wood 29.75 h x 1.75 dia in (76 x 4 cm) Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles This work will ship from

Apr 08, 2026Kwere, Prestige staff

Fang, Nlo Byeri (Janus reliquary head): Fang Nlo Byeri (Janus reliquary head) Gabon, 20th century carved wood, hide, horn 18 h x 10 w x 6.5 d in (46 x 25 x 17 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Apr 08, 2026Fang, Nlo Byeri (Janus reliquary head)

Kota, Mbulu Ngulu reliquary guardian figure: Kota Mbulu Ngulu reliquary guardian figure Gabon, 20th century wood, copper, iron, brass 19.25 h x 10 w x 4.5 d in (49 x 25 x 11 cm) Provenance: Aaron Furman Gallery, New York | Private Collection

Apr 08, 2026Kota, Mbulu Ngulu reliquary guardian figure

Coastal Tanzania, possibly Zaramo, Figural staff: Coastal Tanzania, possibly Zaramo Figural staff mid 20th century carved-mahogany 25.25 h x 2 w x 1.25 d in (64 x 5 x 3 cm) Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles

Apr 08, 2026Coastal Tanzania, possibly Zaramo, Figural staff

Songye, Kifwebe mask: Songye Kifwebe mask Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century carved wood, pigment 20.5 h x 13 w x 13.5 d in (52 x 33 x 34 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Apr 08, 2026Songye, Kifwebe mask

Binji, Helmet mask: Binji Helmet mask Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century carved wood 9.5 h x 9 w x 12 d in (24 x 23 x 30 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Apr 08, 2026Binji, Helmet mask

Tswana, Sanza (thumb piano): Tswana Sanza (thumb piano) Botswana, 20th century wood, iron 8.5 h x 4.75 w x 1.5 d in (22 x 12 x 4 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Apr 08, 2026Tswana, Sanza (thumb piano)

Kuba, Ikula prestige knife: Kuba Ikula prestige knife Democratic Republic of the Congo wrought iron, brass, carved wood 14.5 h x 4 w x 2.5 d in (37 x 10 x 6 cm) Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection,

Apr 08, 2026Kuba, Ikula prestige knife

Lega, Mask: Lega Mask Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century carved wood 14 h x 7 w x 4 d in (36 x 18 x 10 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Apr 08, 2026Lega, Mask

Pende, Janus staff with animals: Pende Janus staff with animals Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century carved wood 30.25 h x 4.5 w x 4.5 d in (77 x 11 x 11 cm) Staff features a seated Janus female figure beneath a

Apr 08, 2026Pende, Janus staff with animals

Native American, Collection of seven baskets: Native American Collection of seven baskets early to mid-20th century jute, glazed earthenware tallest: 6.5 h x 5.25 dia in (17 x 13 cm) shortest: 2.5 h x 4.75 dia in (6 x 12 cm) Lot comprised of

Apr 08, 2026Native American, Collection of seven baskets

Kuba, Shoowa prestige panel: Kuba Shoowa prestige panel Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century raffia, fibers 21 h x 19.5 w in (53 x 50 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert and Lisa Kessler This work will ship from

Apr 08, 2026Kuba, Shoowa prestige panel

Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl/Kwagiulth), Owl mask: Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl/Kwagiulth) Owl mask Northern Vancouver Island, 1988 carved and painted cedar, feathers, raffia 11.5 h x 10.125 w x 6 d in (29 x 26 x 15 cm) Dated and inscribed to reverse

Apr 08, 2026Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl/Kwagiulth), Owl mask

Anasazi, Corrugated jar: Anasazi Corrugated jar Central New Mexico, c. 1100 CE earthenware 12 h x 13 dia in (30 x 33 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original invoice from Martha Lanman Cusick: American Indian Art and

Apr 08, 2026Anasazi, Corrugated jar

Baule, Janus staff: Baule Janus staff Cote d'Ivoire, early 20th centurycarved wood, kaolin, pewter 36 h x 3 w x 4.5 d in (91 x 8 x 11 cm) This finely carved staff retains its original metal tip. Pr

Apr 08, 2026Baule, Janus staff

Kuba, Fly-whisk: Kuba Fly-whisk Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th centurycarved wood, hair, string 14 h x 2 dia in (36 x 5 cm) This work is documented in the Van Rijn Archive of African Art (YVRA), Yale U

Apr 08, 2026Kuba, Fly-whisk

Baule, Prestige staff: Baule Prestige staff Cote d'Ivoire, 20th centurycarved wood 18.5 h x 4.5 dia in (47 x 11 cm) Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles

Apr 08, 2026Baule, Prestige staff

Kuba, Shoowa prestige panel: Kuba Shoowa prestige panel Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century raffia, fibers 17 h x 19 w in (43 x 48 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert and Lisa Kessler This work will ship from

Apr 08, 2026Kuba, Shoowa prestige panel

Dogon, Mask with figure: Dogon Mask with figure Mali, 20th century carved wood 21 h x 9.5 w x 8.5 d in (53 x 24 x 22 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Apr 08, 2026Dogon, Mask with figure

Related Items

Kuba, Fly-whisk: Kuba Fly-whisk Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th centurycarved wood, hair, string 14 h x 2 dia in (36 x 5 cm) This work is documented in the Van Rijn Archive of African Art (YVRA), Yale U

Apr 08, 2026Kuba, Fly-whisk

Bamum (Bamun), Ceremonial pipe: Bamum (Bamun) Ceremonial pipe Cameroon, first half 20th century carved wood, copper, tin 20 h x 4.25 w x 4 d in (51 x 11 x 10 cm) Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los

Apr 08, 2026Bamum (Bamun), Ceremonial pipe

TOP