TIV, NIGERIA, CARVED CHIEF'S STAFF

YORUBA, NIGERIA, CARVED RITUAL STAFF. HEIGHT 17"

YORUBA, NIGERIA, CARVED RITUAL STAFF. HEIGHT 17"

Marquesas Islands carved wooden Chief's Staff, approx. 58" tall, Acquired by consigner in 1970

Antique Mandan Carved Chief's Stick 28''x3''. A rare northern plains indian carved wood chief's staff with figural elongated head and hair. Finely carved and ornamented face with drop earrings and hol

CARVED SURFACE WITH FACE AT TOP - 53" PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. ALL PAYMENTS FOR PURCHASES WILL BE MADE THROUGH

Highly carved ceremonial or ‘Chief’s Staff’ from the Solomon Islands, South Pacific. Decorated with shell inlay and animal figures. Early to mid 20th century. With a knobbed handle and the shaft

This mask is quite an uncommon example from the Kwagh-Hir masquerade of the Tiv people, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood with a highly stylized human face, accented with a bright green paint and with the

West African Yoruba Cane or Staff, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 53'' x 1.5'' x 2.75'' (135 x 4 x 7 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bi

This mask is quite an uncommon example from the festivals/ masquerades of the Tiv people, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood with a highly stylized human face, accented with a bright paint and with the addi

Ibibio Staff. Nigeria. Carved wood. Size: 22.75'' x 2.5'' x 2.5'' (58 x 6 x 6 cm); height on stand: 29" (74 cm).

African Ibibio Staff. Nigeria. Carved wood. Size: 22.75'' x 2.5'' x 2.5'' (58 x 6 x 6 cm); height on stand: 29" (74 cm).

NW Coast carved cedar totem pole Chief's Staff -sgnd on back Ed Ray

This is a very fine and rare carved wooden Eastern Luba Chief's staff, accented with hammered aluminum and incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Irwin Cernic, NY, acquired from

African Ogoni Ancestral Staff Puppet, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 35.5'' x 7'' x 5.25'' (90 x 18 x 13 cm).

This is a very rare style of Wooden mask from the Tiv peoples of Nigeria Africa.Carved wood face mask with incised linear designs , tribal tattoos and some obvious age and wear. I do not see masks fro

Ca. First half 20th. Very good with fine dark patina, and no apparent losses or repairs. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all

A very well carved old wooden Kwere Chief iniator’s staff for the Girl’s initiation with an elegant female ancestor effigy as the top finial. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Staff measures 44

African Tiv 3 Legged "Recliner" Chair, Nigeria. Carved wood and metal, of reclining form, seat held in place with nails. Sometimes referred to as birthing chairs. Size: 19.75'' x 38'' x 31'' (50 x 97

African Tiv 3 Legged "Recliner" Chair, Nigeria. Carved wood and metal, of reclining form, seat held in place with nails. Sometimes referred to as birthing chairs. Size: 20.5'' x 37'' x 33'' (52 x 94 x

African Tiv 3 Legged "Recliner" Chair, Nigeria. Carved wood and metal, of reclining form, seat held in place with nails. Sometimes referred to as birthing chairs. Size: 20'' x 31'' x 42'' (51 x 79 x 1

African Tiv Three-Legged "Recliner" Chair, Nigeria. Carved wood and metal, of reclining form, seat held in place with nails. Sometimes referred to as birthing chairs. Size: 20.5'' x 37'' x 33'' (52 x

African Tiv 3-Legged "Recliner" Chair, Nigeria. Carved wood and metal, of reclining form, seat held in place with nails. Sometimes referred to as birthing chairs. Size: 20.5'' x 37'' x 33'' (52 x 94 x

Mumuye People Style Carved Wood Ceremonial Staff, Nigeria, 46.5" x 4" x 1.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Ca. 1st half 20thC. Very good, with a few small holes and cracks on base, no apparent repairs. Fine carving shows off a rich dark patina. We believe this to be "Staff w/point" purchased 1981 from Said