Sold2016Late 19th C. PNG Abelam Yam Mask, ex-ArnovickPapua New Guinea, Abelam peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th centuries CE. This is a fine example of a small Abelam mask for a yam, woven, with a feather border and painted eyes. Yams are the focus oSee Sold Price
Sold2016Rare 19th C. African Wooden Dan "Mask", ex-ArnovickWest Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, or Guinea, Dan peoples, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A dramatic and beautiful example of a "mask" (made to be worn atop the head rather than over the facSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mali Bamana Wood Kore Mask, ex-ArnovickBamana people, Mali, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a large wooden mask with with round stone details for eyes that depicts a large foreheaded, small eared, big nosed, primate-like fiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Rare Miniature 20th C. PNG Abelam Yam Mask**Originally Listed At $250** Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid 20th century CE. A small woven dark brown mask with large ovoid eyes outlined in white created for festivals surroundinSee Sold Price
Sold202220th C. PNG Abelam Polychrome Fiber Yam MaskOceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, ca. 20th century CE. A finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage comprised of striking, openwork eyes with delineated iriSee Sold Price
Sold2022Huge 19th C. Abelam Wood Yam Digging Stick, ex BonhamsOceania, Papua New Guinea, Maprik River region, Abelam peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An enormous example of a stick meant for digging large yams from the ground known as a gisa. The gisaSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. PNG Mask from Animal Skull, ex-ArnovickPapua New Guinea, early 20th century. There is a long tradition of mask-making from skulls, especially among the highland people of Papua New Guinea. This particular one uses an animal (possibly canidSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. African Wood Slingshot of Female, ex-ArnovickAfrica, Burkina Faso, Mossi culture, ca. late 19th century CE. A hand carved wooden slingshot (called a Potomo Waka) depicting a female figure with nubbin breasts, spread out legs, arms carved in lowSee Sold Price
Sold2016Very Fine West African Carved Wooden Mask, ex-ArnovickWest Africa, probably Baoulé people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a dark wood mask with a heavy, squared-off browline and long, also squared-off nose; tSee Sold Price
Sold201819th C. PNG Wood Elongated Ancestor Figure MaskPapua New Guinea, late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a carved wooden face, elongated, with a curved hole instead of a mouth/chin, and a long nose and deepset eyes below a large forehead. TherSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. African Carved Wooden Fish, ex-ArnovickWest Africa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. What a sweet littly fishy! Hand carved from wood with lovely details - incised scales, an open, smiling mouth, round eyes, with attached fins and tSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNGRare Antique Abelam Wooden Yam Mask, PNG. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 7'' x 3.5'' x 2'' (18 x 9 x 5 cm). Stand Not Included. Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold202019th C. African Lobi Carved Wood Flute, ex-ArnovickBurkina Faso, Lobi, Africa/African circa late 19th to early 20th century 13.5" H (34.3 cm) 13.75" (35 cm) with metal stand A large wooden flute carved in a human shape that represents a particular claSee Sold Price
Sold202219th C. PNG Maprik Wood Ancestor Panel Male, AviansOceania, Papua New Guinea, Maprik River region, Abelam people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved rectangular wood architectural panel with a central standing male figure wearing aSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. PNG Painted Fiber Yam Mask**Originally Listed at $100** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A hand-painted and finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage of largSee Sold Price
Sold2016Late 19th C. PNG Wood Food Hook, ex-KennedyPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a carved wood "food hook", that is guaranteed not a tourist piece! A (female?) figure, painted red with cream and blacSee Sold Price
Sold2016Late 19th C. PNG Painted Wood Ancestor Figure HeadOceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Middle Sepik River region, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautifully carved and painted figural head representing a spirit and/or ancestor, boasting a charaSee Sold Price
Sold2017Late 19th C. PNG Carved Wood Figural Panel**First Time At Auction** Papua New Guinea, probably Astrolobe Bay or Lower Ramu River / Sepik River, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, a marker depictinSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two Spruce Gum Boxes, Late 19th CenturyA lot of two spruce gum boxes with incised carving -- one missing end cover. Late 19th century. Ex Lawless collection. Largest (plus grosse), H: 3"; W/L: 6"; D/P: 3.5". FRANCAIS: Lot de deux boîtSee Sold Price
Sold2017The Six-Nations Indians In CanadaThe six-nation Indians in Canada by J. B. Mackenzie. Published by the Hunter, Rose Company, LTD. Undated. Late 19th century. Ex libris. VG condition. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna RaSee Sold Price
Sold2022(2) RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS(lot of 2) Renaissance Revival walnut side chairs, late 19th c., mask crest flanked by turned finials, carved back panel with winged putto, dolphins, framed by foliate scrolls, over plank seat, risingSee Sold Price
Sold2016Antique Turkish Bergama Rug: 3'11" x 4'9" (119 x 145Antique Turkish Bergama Rug: 3'11" x 4'9" (119 x 145 cm), late 19th c. Ex collection: Jane Steinsnyder/Fred Boschan, Philadelphia. Weight: 5 lbs.See Sold Price
Sold2016Early 20th C. PNG Woven Abelam Mask with CrestOceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A large woven mask presenting large ovoid eyes with circular irises, perky round ears with fiber 'hairs' emerging from the centersSee Sold Price
Sold2021Pacific Northwest Thunderbird Mask c. 19th CenturyFeatured in this lot is this late 19th century Thunderbird mask attributed to the Pacific Northwest Coast people. The mask shows a very unique provenance past down within the Brun family. The mask shoSee Sold Price
Jun 26University ArchivesJohn Lennon Wood From His Keyboard, Ex. Sotheby's and Incredible Provenance!$100
234 Lots AwayHermann Historica GmbHCarl Schweninger, a small reverse glass painting showing a genre scene, Vienna, late 19th centurySee Sold Price
BonhamsA printed textile with images of Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1896-1907) Persia, late 19th C...£500
5 days LeftChiswick AuctionsA late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver teapot, Kashmir circa 1890£600
5 days LeftChiswick AuctionsA late 19th century Anglo – Indian silver bowl, Calcutta, Bhowanipore dated 1887 by Grish£150
1 day LeftFive Star AuctionsA LATE 19TH C. PERSIAN QAJAR DIAMOND INSET ORDER OF THE IMPERIAL EFFIGY$25,000