Pair of Antique African Artifacts on Stand

Description

Antique African artifact on custom made metal stand
Hand forged metal originally used as a currency in Nigeria around mid 19th century to early 20th century

Custom made metal stand:

Detailed dimensions
Taller one
7.8" wide
0.25 deep
35" high

Shorter one
10.75" wide
0.25 deep
30" high

Both on removable 5"x5" metal base

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Consistent with the age and usage

Origin:
Nigeria

Materials & Techniques:
Metal

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Art Subjects: Abstract, Architecture, Geometric

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Consistent with the age and usage

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

30 x 10.75 x 0.25 in

Pair of Antique African Artifacts on Stand

Lot 0440

Estimate $550-$900

Oct 17, 2026, 2:49 PM EDT

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$260

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October Art, Prints & Sculpture Edit

Oct 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

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Emil Bisttram Transcendental Abstraction: Emil Bisttram Hungarian/American 1895-1976. Transcendental Abstraction Gouache, Mixed Media 11.75 x 10.5 in. Signed on the Lower Right Estate stamp on the verso Gallery Frame : 18.75 x 17.5 in. 2010

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1954 Untitled Surrealist Drawing by Wifredo Lam: Wifredo Lam untitled surrealist drawing from 1954. A drawing in pencil. Hand-signed and dated 1954 on the lower right. Size: 27.5 x 18.5 in. Framed Certificate of Authenticy Wifredo Lam, (born Dec.

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$1,600

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$3,000

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Michael Tyzack Large Geometric Abstract Painting: This painting by Michasel Tyzack is a bold composition with an equally bold palette. It measures 36 in x 64 in (91cm x 162 cm) and is composed of acrylic on canvas. The background colors are some

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$7,500

Eugenie Schein (Martha Graham Dancer) Original Gouache - Ny Modernist (1950s): Elevate your art collection with this striking original gouache on paper by Eugenie Schein. Featuring a dynamic composition of bold, expressive brushstrokes, this piece embodies the raw energy and

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$400

Marc Chagall - "Galerie Maeght"- Original Stone Offset Lithograph Exhibition Poster, 1981: MARC CHAGALL - "Galerie Maeght"- Large Original Offset Lithograph Exhibition Poster, Paris 1981 Color offset lithograph 27.55 x 20 86 in. Frame 40.5 x 24.5 in. Condition: Alterations: Original

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$440

Seated Nude Sketch by Herman Volz: An original seated nude sketch by Herman Roderick Volz. Notice foot study lower left corner. Artist signed. HERMAN RODERICK VOLZ: Herman Roderick Volz: Painter, muralist, lithographer, set designer

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$200

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$420

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$320

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$180

Mid 20th Century Masao Ohba Lithograph Titled "Time for Man", Framed: Masao Ohba (1928 - 2008) Signed lithograph, "Time for Man. Professionally framed and matted under glass, pencil signed and titled "Time for Man." Info on reverse. Masao Ohba was a modern print artist

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$200

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$190

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$340

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$300

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$300

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