African Dan Wood Feast Spoons, ex-Arte Primitivo (2)

A beautifully carved wood Dan spoon, Ivory Coast, 19th century. display stand is included. 13-1/2" H (w/o stand). Provenance: Ex R. Hartwood collection.

**Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely trio of carved wooden feast spoons. One spoon has an elongated oval-shaped form, and a short handle car

**Originally Listed at $150** West Africa, Ashanti, ca. mid 20th century CE. A cylindrical stool carved from hardwood, with four curved supports displaying woven pattern featuring open diamond cut-out

Africa, probably western region, ca. middle of the 20th century CE. Large and very well carved bowl showing legitimate usage. Incised cross-hatching, small rectangular pegs (probably to aid in suspend

**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Liberia, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large carved wood mortar, standing on a domed base with a relief geometric band around its exterior. The mortar has a dee

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early to mid-20th century. A hand carved wooden fertility / birthing body mask worn during Gelede celebrations, rendered in the form of a pr

West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire or Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A large, dark, wooden ceremonial ladle (wakemia or wunkirmian, "spoon associated with feasts"), with a handle in the shape

3 African Dan Granary Spoons. Carved wood. Largest Size: 19" x 4" x 2.5" (48 x 10 x 6 cm).

3 African Carved Wood Tribal Objects. 1) Dan "Wunkirle" Spoon. 2) Yaka Slit Drum. 3) Bateke Power Figure Container. Ranging in size from: 16.25'' x 4.5'' x 4.75'' (41 x 11 x 12 cm) to 12'' x 8.5'' x 6

Lot of 2 African Dan Wood Masks. Size 9 1/2 - 10 1/2 inches high. Large one with shells decoration headdress. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South Orange NJ

African Dan Spoon, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Galerie Kamer, 9, quai Malaquais, Paris, France.

Lot of 3 African, Dan and Cameron Wood Masks. Size 10 - 14 1/2 inches high. Small mask with metal decoration over wood. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South Orange NJ

Large (22 1/2") figural ceremonial ritual spoon Baule or Dan, Cote d'Ivoire. Very good, with age-appropriate wear. Ex-Nooter coll.

Two Zulu Ceremonial Spoons, South Africa. Carved wood. Provenance: ex Collection of Dr. Calvin B. Holder. Size: 1) 19'' x 5.5'' x 2'' (48 x 14 x 5 cm) height on stand: 21'' (53 cm); 2) 17'' x 5'' x 2'

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

Dan mask with full headdress. Wood, cloth, shells raffia and feathers. Dimensions: 20" L x 14" H (w/cloth); Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, Newark, NJNote: This lot has a reser

A cherry wood spoon, with figure handle. 4-1/2 H " Provenance: Ex New Hampshire collection Native American wood spoons hold cultural and historical significance. These handcrafted spoons were traditio

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

A wood miniature granary lock, with locking mechanism. 7-1/2" H Provenance: Ex collection, California

Large African Zulu Spoon with Figure, Early 20th C. Carved wood. Size: 13'' x 2.5'' x 2'' (33 x 6 x 5 cm); Height on stand: 14" (36 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

A pair of Old well handled wooden ladles with anthropomorphic forms , from the Dan peoples of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Such spoons are known among the Dan as "wake mia" or "wunkirmia" which rou

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 100 to 300 CE. A wonderful hand-carved wooden atl atl (also atlatl, atl-atl) or spear thrower of a rod-shaped form with an ivory finial at one end and a cop

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized face and form, and a deep well handled surface patina, custom mounted. The statue measures 17.5 inches tall ( 19.25 inches tall on professiona