20th C. Hawaiian Lauhala Fiber Hula Dance Crown

**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Hawaii, ca. early 20th century CE. A woven crown, made from two layers of carefully folded and attached lauhala fiber, giving it a sinuous, curving appearance th

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A stunning hand-woven lidded basket made of fibrous lauhala fronds. The exterior has a wonderfully textured weave and a 6-pointed sta

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Gulf Province, Tovei Village, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. HUGE and full of personality, a lively dance mask woven from colorful plant fibers, the body present

Papua New Guinea / Oceania, 20th century, tribal braided vegetable fiber dance mask surrounded by cassowary feathers with a painted face in red tone possibly to imitate a Cuscus. Approximate dimension

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This Ogoni mask is very different from the others in our collection. Made of hand carved wood (probably cane wo

20th Century Hawaiian leiomano or (ceremonial) war club. Swordfish bill, feathers, natural fiber cord and (koa?) wood. Condition: Minor signs of handling. Dimensions: L 48" x W 2"

20th Century Hawaiian leiomano or (ceremonial) war club. Swordfish bill, feathers, natural fiber cord and (koa?) wood. Condition: Losses to the feathers, rough area on the handle. Dimensions: L 43" x

Rare Oba's kings crown Nigeria - Africa 3th quarter 20th century Bush fibers, textile, beads 39 cm (without beaded wires) Rare and special Oba's crown represents the highest level of authority vested

Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, possibly early 20th century, one Mambila style woven grass and banana fiber one piece dance suit, fiber tassels at ankles, with hood approximately 77 in. long; o

The carved and painted wood visage with shell eyes and elaborate headdress of various fibers is attributed to the people of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea and their mortuary feast dance. Measu

Early 20th C Igbo Ojukwu Helmet mask North Central Igbo land, Nsukka area, Nigeria Wood, blackened with a tar-based pigment; organic red and white paint with fiber attachment on crown 17"L x 11.50"D x

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Gulf Province, Tovei Village, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. Sizeable to say the least, an expressive dance mask woven from colorful plant fibers, the body prese

Carved wood, featuring a Crown form related to Buddhism, with several smaller faces. Nepal. Early to Mid 20th century. Collected in the 1960/70's, from a private Mid-west collection. Measures 14.5 inc

Aymara People Feather Mosaic Dance Ornament, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, mid-20th C. Cane, feather and fiber. Size: 10.25'' x 30'' (26 x 76 cm).

Aymara People Feather Mosaic Dance Ornament, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, mid-20th C. Cane, feather and fiber. Size: 8.5'' x 28'' (22 x 71 cm).

**First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden tapa beater exhibiting a tapered handle and a cuboid beating head. The center of the

Kuba Dance Costume, Kuba People, Republic of Congo, West Africa, 20th C. Bark Cloth and Raffia Fibers. Size: 54'' x 39'' (137 x 99 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Aucti

Kuba Dance Costume, Kuba People, Republic of Congo, West Africa, 20th C. Bark Cloth and Raffia Fibers. Size: 56"H x 80"W (203 x 142.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for prev

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, mid-20th century CE. This is an enormous woven dance costume, made of rattan fiber, with two faces, one on the chest, and one on the head; the mask is decorated w

Middle Sepik River Valley Tumbuan Woven Mask, PNG 20th C., Tumbuan dance mask (body mask), woven plant fiber and pigment, 68"H including grass skirt

Africa, Zambia / Angola / Democratic Republic of the Congo area, Lunda / Chokwe, ca. early 20th century CE. A Makishi Chisaluke mask comprised of burlap, vegetal fibers, branches, and decorations made

Guinea Bissau, Bidjogo Islands, 20th C, carved wood, polychrome decoration, vegetable and synthetic fibers, glass, horn, Signs of wear. Used in initiation dances. Minor faults. Dim.: 49cm.

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th century CE. Signed "Koa / L. Bailey." A gorgeous carved koa wood bowl known as an "umeke," (also "umeke la'au pakaka") a high-status bowl used for eating poi, prese

Oceania / Polynesia, Hawaiian Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. A massive koa wood platter with a shallow bowl and a carved border that looks like thick, twisted rope or branches. The platter stands