Three West African Bronze Articles

the first a Benin bronze female face with open back (10 in.) (some casting flaws); the second a Nigerian Ogboni Society mask (8.25 in.); the third a likely Yoruba figural baton (10.75 in.).

Ensemble composé de trois bracelets rigides ouverts à motifs de noeuds, deux d'entre eux gravés de motifs géométriques. Bronze ou laiton à patine d'usage, cire perdue. Nigéria ou Mali et Frafra

Six Pieces of West African Figural Bronze, various surfaces, old paint on three of the pieces, typical wear, height of the standing figure: 6 3/4".

A group African metal currency items and Asian padlocksComprising of three African Katanga crosses, five West African torque metal currencies, and three Asian bronze padlocks of fish and a monkey. (11

Three Brass Benin Sculptures. Comprising three horses with riders. Together with a bronze Benin wall relief. Benin, West Africa Tallest Sculpture Height: 18.5"

Three (3) pendants, various cultures, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 5" x 4.5" (largest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Tuareg people (West Africa (Mali), likely 19th century. A fine bronze ceremonial short sword or dagger and scabbard, the knife comprising a tapering iron blade with three round apertures along center

20th century, West Africa, one female head with elaborate headdress and cowrie shell and raffiia base, the other two with incised decoration. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 202

THREE BENIN NIGERIA BRONZE CURRENCY BRACELETS, 20th century. Set of three heavy and patinated bracelets made and used in the West African nation of Benin. In addition to currency, they were used symbo

Antique cast bronze dance anklet with raised linear designs as well as three encased rattle bells. Dan peoples or related ethnic group, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Anklet measures 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in

Three West African Figures First half of the 20th century Including a Mende standing female; a Mossi standing female; a Fon votive figure (bochio). All in good condition&com

to include: a seated male with ritual scarification on face and upper body (17.5 in.); a Baule male, polychrome decoration, on square base (15.5 in. HOA); Janiform figure with two female faces above n

With Tribal Motif. Note Good Age And Patina. Bronze Content Not Tested. 11 x 6 x 6. See Photos For Condition. Code H17.

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Benin, Ghana, or Nigeria, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A cast bronze figure of a stylized man standing upon slender legs, holding scepter rods or weapons in

20th century, Nigeria, hollow cast bronze forms with circular decoration. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 11 in. (largest) From the Complete and Important Collection

A group of 5 West African bronze objects. c.20th century.++ West African style bronze arm cuff. ++ West African style bronze pipe. ++ Iron dance staff. ++ Metal currency. ++ Metal and wooden implement

20th century, each in high relief including one with two figures with leopard mask; one with three ceremonial figures; and one with four warriors. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (

Group (10) West African bronze currency cuffs, Including Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, some cast with relief geometric decoration, approx. 5"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Ph

A grouping of three bronze articles to include a vessel/censer with Xuande mark, a tri-footed censer with column of ideographs, and a vase with dragon decoration and mask handles. Vase: 5-3/4in tall x

A group of two bronze arm cuffs. West Africa. pre 1900. Larger: 5"h x 3"dia. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Large West African Bronze Necklace decorated with bronze/brass beads, rings, and spikes/prongs. Cast in bronze (copper/brass alloy) (lost wax method). The beads and rings measure approx. 1" Diameter,

Three West African Masks. Punu, Yoruba and Youraba Gelede. Carved wood and pigment. Sizes ranging from: 9'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (23 x 18 x 17 cm) to 16.5'' x 10'' x 5.5'' (42 x 25 x 14 cm).

Group (8) West African bronze and carved pipes, Benin and Burkina Faso, one carved wood stem with ceramic figural bowl, the rest bronze, some ornately decorate, 8"l (smallest), 11"l (largest) Provenan

Comprising an assorted collection of four Okpoho-type manilla currency bands, one larger money bangle and four hooks in bronze and mixed metal, together with five pendants with wired detailing. Two la