Three West African Adzes and a Bow

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

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.).

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).

Three West African Masks. Including a long-billed mask and two Bambara Hyena Masks. Sizes: 1) 28" x 6" x 6" (71 x 15 x 15 cm.) 2) 16'' x 6'' x 6'' (41 x 15 x 15 cm); 3) 16'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (41 x 18 x 1

Group of three West African polychrome and carved wood masks; probably of Grebo/Bete cultures, Côte d'Ivoire/Liberia (stands not included); L: 22" (largest, approx.)

A collection of three West African masks - the materials used include wood, kaolin and pigment. The horned Fang style mask is 16" x 9.25". The mask with the figure between horns is 16" x 8". The open

Three West African Carved Wooden Masksto include: Senufo Kpelie with paint decoration (26-1/4 in.); two Baule masks (17-1/2 x 16-1/2 in.). From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Sa

to include: a Senufo female totem raised on an integral base (15.25 in.) (chip to lower lip); male and female pair of standing figures decorated with beaded jewelry (13 in. and 11 in.) (drying cracks)

Dance sticks with raffia, animal hair, all have carved faces and show honest wear the longest measures approx. 16" then 11" and 6" Provenance: Important Montecito, California African Estate Collection

A Group of Three West African Guro Tribe Ceremonial Dance Masks, 20th Century. Largest dimensions: H: 22 1/2 x W: 6 5/8 x D: 5 3/4 in.

20th century, possibly Senufo or Bamana, each with carved and incised decoration, one with feathers. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 28 in. From the Complete and Imp

to include: a Nigerian Ikenga shrine fetish with sparse polychrome decoration (11.25 in.); a "Turua" primitive statuette on base (16 in. HOA); a "Regouli" lock in female form, on base (16.5 in.).

Group of three west African carved wood figures, of various cultures, including: Côte d'Ivoire, Baule; Cameroon/Gabon, Fang; together with Sierra Leone, Mende; H: 22 3/8" (tallest, a

Three West African Portrait Maskettes, In the Baule/ Guro style, one with damage to left ear, heights: 5"- 6".

A grouping of three West African iron figural sculptures to include two standing men on Lucite bases and a seated figure. Tallest: 12-1/4 in tall.

Three terracotta head fragments, possibly ancient, in the Nok, Sokoto or Katsina styles, West Africa, largest 3.75" high

WEST AFRICAN BOW, QUIVER AND ARROWS

Lot of three (3) carved wood items, including a passport mask in the Bassa style, a slingshot in the Baule style, and a flute/whistle in the Bobo style, West Africa, height 8" (mask), 7.5" (whistle/fl

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

Two West African wood/iron Adze, 11 1/2 and 19 in.; Central African knife 14 1/2 in. Towson University Art Collection

A group of three West African masks. 20th century. ++ Guro/Baule mask. Ivory Coast. 12 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 3 1/2". ++ We Guerre style wood mask. Liberia/Ivory Coast. 15 1/2" x 13" x 6". ++ Dan mask. Liber

A group of three West African style brass objects. 20th century. + 2 heads. 51" x 11". ++ Vessel. 25" x 14 1/2". Condition: Items are heavy. Accretions and wear throughout.

A group of three West African objects. 20th century. ++ Iron object. 20" x 3" x 3". ++ Wooden mask. 13" x 8" x 6". ++ Benin style rooster. 18 1/2" x 18" x 9"._x000D_ Provenance: From a private collect