Pende Mask, DRC

Description

Pende Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Carved wood, pigment and plant fiber. On stand. Size: 11.5'' x 8'' x 8.5'' (29 x 20 x 22 cm), Height on stand: 17'' (43 cm). Provenance: ex Sidney and Gae Berman Collection.

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Pende Mask, DRC

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Estimate $200-$800Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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DAY 1 | TRIBAL, ANCIENT, ETHNOGRAPHIC ART

Jun 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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Jun 30, 2026Sukuma Mask, Tanzania

Ibibio Mask, Nigeria: Ibibio Mask, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment. On stand. Size: 11'' x 7'' x 3'' (28 x 18 x 8 cm), Height on stand: 14.5'' (37 cm). Collection of Sidney and Gae Berman. Part of a cache of objects sealed

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Ejagham Mask: Ejagham Mask, Carved wood. On stand. Size: 17'' x 9'' x 9'' (43 x 23 x 23 cm); Height on stand: 21.5'' (55 cm). Provenance: Collection of Sidney and Gae Berman. Part of a cache of objects sealed in

Jun 30, 2026Ejagham Mask

Afikpo Igbo Mask, Nigeria: Afikpo Igbo Mask, Nigeria, Carved wood, pigment. On stand. Size: 12'' x 3.5'' x 2.5'' (30 x 9 x 6 cm), Height on stand: 15.5'' (39 cm). Provenance: Collection of Sidney and Gae Berman. Part of a

Jun 30, 2026Afikpo Igbo Mask, Nigeria

Grassfields Mask, Cameroon, 1930s: Grassfields Mask, Cameroon, 1930s. Carved wood, pigment. On a custom stand. Size: 12.5'' x 10.5'' x 6'' (32 x 27 x 15 cm), Height on stand: 18.5'' (47 cm). Provenance: Ex Cohen collection, NYC,

Jun 30, 2026Grassfields Mask, Cameroon, 1930s

Senufo Zamble Mask, Cote d'Ivoire: Senufo Zamble Mask, Cote d'Ivoire. Carved wood and pigments. On stand. The Zamble is a mythical being who takes the form of a leopard and antelope fusion. Size: 16'' x 6'' x 4'' (41 x 15 x 10 cm); Hei

Jun 30, 2026Senufo Zamble Mask, Cote d'Ivoire

Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria, H: 17", Ex. Douglas Dawson: Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria. On Stand. Size: 17'' x 9'' x 9'' (43 x 23 x 23 cm) (without tassels); Hos: 39" (99 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria, H: 17", Ex. Douglas Dawson

Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria, H: 19", Ex. Douglas Dawson: Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria. On Stand. Size: 19'' x 9'' x 9'' (48 x 23 x 23 cm) (without tassels); Hos: 39.5" (100 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria, H: 19", Ex. Douglas Dawson

Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria, H: 17": Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria. On Stand. Size: 17'' x 7'' x 7'' (42 x 18 x 18 cm) (without tassels); Hos: 38" (97 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded Crown, Nigeria, H: 17"

Yoruba Beaded Orisha Oko Sheath, Nigeria, L: 52": African Yoruba Beaded Orisha Oko Sheath, Nigeria, Glass beaded on cotton. Internal metal support. Length: 52'' (132 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Beaded Orisha Oko Sheath, Nigeria, L: 52"

2 Zulu Women's Isicholo Hats, 20th C.: 2 Zulu Women's Isicholo Hats, 20th C. Diameters: 1) 16'' (41 cm); 2) 16.5'' (42 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.

Jun 30, 20262 Zulu Women's Isicholo Hats, 20th C.

African Ngbani / Azande Shield, DRC, Estate of Edward Albee, H: 50": African Ngbani / Azande Shield, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Carved wood, woven plant fiber, pigment. Size: 50'' x 16'' x 4'' (127 x 41 x 10 cm). Provenance: Property from the Estate of Pulitzer

Jun 30, 2026African Ngbani / Azande Shield, DRC, Estate of Edward Albee, H: 50"

African Mossi or Nyonyose Mask, Burkina Faso, Estate of Edward Albee: African Mossi or Nyonyose Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 41'' x 6.5'' x 3'' (104 x 17 x 8 cm); Height on stand: 45.5'' (116 cm). See dropbox link for Edward Albee's apartment

Jun 30, 2026African Mossi or Nyonyose Mask, Burkina Faso, Estate of Edward Albee

Mossi Karan-Wemba Mask, Yatenga, Burkina Faso, H: 40": Mossi Karan-Wemba Mask, Yatenga, Burkina Faso. Carved wood and pigments. On stand. Size: 40'' x 7'' x 6'' (102 x 18 x 15 cm); Height on Stand: 49.5'' (126 cm).

Jun 30, 2026Mossi Karan-Wemba Mask, Yatenga, Burkina Faso, H: 40"

African Mossi Yatenga Mask, Burkina Faso, Estate of Edward Albee, H: 48": African Mossi Yatenga Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood with earth pigments. Size: 48'' x 8.5'' x 6'' (122 x 22 x 15 cm). Provenance: Property from the Estate of Pulitzer Prize-winning American

Jun 30, 2026African Mossi Yatenga Mask, Burkina Faso, Estate of Edward Albee, H: 48"

Fon Or Igbo Bocio Shrine Fetish Figure, Ex. Michael Oliver, H:16.75": Fon Or Igbo Bocio Shrine Fetish Figure. Carved wood, metal, pigment. On associated stand. Height: 16.75" (43 cm); HOS: 18" (46 cm).. Ex. Michael Oliver.

Jun 30, 2026Fon Or Igbo Bocio Shrine Fetish Figure, Ex. Michael Oliver, H:16.75"

Yoruba Maternity Figure Olumeye Offering Bowl, Nigeria, Ex. Michael Oliver, H: 13.75": Yoruba Maternity Figure Olumeye Offering Bowl, Nigeria. Carved wood. Bowl bearer with a child on her back. On associated stand. Richly decorated with incised designs. Height: 13.75" (35 cm); HOS: 15"

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Maternity Figure Olumeye Offering Bowl, Nigeria, Ex. Michael Oliver, H: 13.75"

Yoruba Diviner's Agere Ifa Divination Bowl With Equestrian Figure, Nigeria, Ex. Michael Oliver: Yoruba Diviner's Agere Ifa Divination Bowl, Nigeria. Carved wood. Featuring a horse and rider. Height: 10" (25 cm). Ex. Michael Oliver.

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Diviner's Agere Ifa Divination Bowl With Equestrian Figure, Nigeria, Ex. Michael Oliver

Yoruba Eshu Dance Staff, Nigeria, Ht. 21", Ex. Michael Oliver: Yoruba Eshu Dance Staff, Nigeria. Oshogbo. Carved wood and shell. On associated base. R.F. Thompson calls such freestanding images without a handle also "ogo Elegba", lit. "club" or "cudgel" for

Jun 30, 2026Yoruba Eshu Dance Staff, Nigeria, Ht. 21", Ex. Michael Oliver

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Jun 30, 2026African Makua Mask, Tanzania, Estate of Edward Albee

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