Sold2022Memorial head - Nigeria, Benin, Bini / Edowood, coconut shell, Wooden shrine heads were allowed to sit on the altars of chiefs and important individuals as opposed to the copper alloy heads that were exclusively used by the royalty of Benin.See Sold Price
Sold2024African Benin Brass Sculpture Ikegobo w/ ObaAfrica, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. first half of th 20th century CE. A fascinating bronze sculpture resembling an ikegobo, or an altar to the hand, surmounted by a large head of an Oba, a tradiSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Tribal BAGA altar head - A-TSHOL - GuineaOrigin: Baga. Guinea. Date: Second half of the 20th Century. Materials: "Heavy wood." Size: "Height 66 cm. Baga head length 43 cm. and 17 cm. width. Width cylinder 17 cm." The altar head, Tshol, was tSee Sold Price
Sold2022Syro-Hittite Terracotta Altar, Heads of Bird GoddessesNear East, Holyland, the Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2800 to 1500 BCE. A unique pottery altar boasting a rare form comprised of 3 avian-esque goddess heads grouped together as they gaze over theSee Sold Price
Sold2022Syria. Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Vespasian AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 15.09g)Syria. Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Vespasian AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 15.09g). Dated New Holy Year 4 (AD 71/2). Laureate head left, Rev. Eagle standing left on garlanded altar, head right, hoSee Sold Price
Sold2020An Edo Snake HeadSchlangenkopf Edo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. L 16,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011See Sold Price
Sold2021A Yoruba Owo Ram Head Altar PieceA Carved wooden image of a Ram with well handled and worn surface, old tribal repair and signs of handling and field use. Such images of a Ram / human head are found in the Owo region, Nigeria. Such iSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lifesize African Benin Edo Brass Head of a QueenWest Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A captivating, life-size brass portrait of a Benin queen, portrayed veristically with smooth skin and piercing eyes. DozSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Benin Edo Rams Head Uhmwogho Ex~ Segy CollectionA Very heavy carved wooden effigy in the form of a stylized Ram. Known locally as "Uhmwogho" it was considered a memorial to Important male ancestors who were often honored with wooden ram heads. ThesSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Benin Edo Rams Head Uhmwogho Ex~ Segy CollectionA Very heavy carved wooden effigy in the form of a stylized Ram. Known locally as "Uhmwogho" it was considered a memorial to Important male ancestors who were often honored with wooden ram heads. ThesSee Sold Price
Sold2021Iyoba Head Altar SculptureCast bronze altar sculpture, head of Iyoba, unsigned. 8.5”h x 3”w x 4”dSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Japanese lacquered and gilt wooden house altar, Edo/Meiji, 18/19th C.Full title: A Japanese lacquered and gilt wooden house altar, Edo/Meiji, 18/19th C. Description: H 31 cm About this sale: Paul De Grande is one of the major dealers of antique furniture, fine sculpturSee Sold Price
Sold2024Eisen (Japanese) Bijin-Ga Okubi-E Woodblock PrintA beautiful hand paint color, and ink on paper woodblock vertical bijin-ga okubi-e print. Bijin-a okubi-e is translated pictures of beautiful woman with a large head. Edo Period, features a beautifulSee Sold Price
Sold2016EDO GILT BUDDHA HEADA lacquered and gilt wooden Buddha head dating back to the Edo period.See Sold Price
Sold2016EDO GILT BUDDHA HEADA lacquered and gilt wooden Buddha head dating back to the Edo period.See Sold Price
Sold2023EDO BRONZE CHRYSANTHEMUM ALTAR CANDLESTICKSChrysanthemum motif to base and top dish. Japanese, 18th C. H. 68.5cm (27 in.)See Sold Price
Sold2024Carved Angel Head, and Altar Figure.A carved wood angel with flower crown and antiqued painting; approx. 9" H x 27" W. Together with a composite altar figure in an embroidered/sequined velvet gown (the figure with later repainting/old rSee Sold Price
Sold2023Syro-Hittite Stone Altar w/ Bull Heads**Originally Listed At $1000** Near East, Anatolia, Turkey or Syria, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2000 to 1000 BCE. A remarkable altar vessel hand carved from a red-brown stone, the shallow basin restingSee Sold Price
Sold201518th C. Japanese Edo Period Wood Buddha HeadJapan, Edo Period, ca. 1700 CE. This is an Edo Period Buddha head made of wood, with lacquer and gilt applied to it and inset painted crystal eyes. The hair and ushnisha (bump atop the head symbolizinSee Sold Price
Sold2020Japanese gilt lacquer wood altar tableJapanese gilt lacquer wood altar table, Edo Period (19th c.), richly gilded and black lacquered cypress wood, open carved with floral motifs and curved legs, 9.5"h x 26"l x 8"wSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ancient Greek CILICIA.Tarsus. Mazaeus, as Satrap StaterAncient Greek CILICIA. Tarsus. Mazaeus, as Satrap (361/0-334 BC). Silver stater (25mm, 10.74 gm, 3h). Choice VF, porosity. B'LTRZ (Aramaic), Ba'altars seated left, head facing, eagle, grain ear and grSee Sold Price
Sold2016Japanese Edo Period C. 1860 Altar or ZushiJapanese Edo Zen Buddhist period (Circa 1860) traveling altar or "Zushi". Outstanding metal work, black lacquer and fine gilt interior. 10" W x 6" D x 11" H. In excellent condition considering ageSee Sold Price
Sold2019Late Edo Period Renewal Motif Altar PlaqueDeeply carved, parcel gilt wood, depicting cranes and blooming spring foliate amid swirling water within a curvilinear cartouche. 21 in. x 41 1/2 in. x 5 in. Lovely aging, rich patina. Local pick up oSee Sold Price
Sold2023INDUS VALLEY STEATITE SEALCa. 2500-1800 BC. A square-shaped steatite seal with the engraved obverse depicting a left-facing unicorn, with his head over an altar. Along the upper edge runs a line of a script. The reverse with aSee Sold Price
Jun 08TimeLine Auctions Ltd.Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Maximianus - AE Genio Follis (Unpublished)£5
Jun 08TimeLine Auctions Ltd.Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gordian III - Emperor Standing AE Sestertius£5
6 days LeftHeritage Auctions70249: A Large Colima Stone Altar West Mexico, c. 250 $2,400
Jun 08Simpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN FOUR ANCESTORS FIGURE ALTAR, DOGON, MALI, MID 20TH CENTURY$50
BonhamsA BRONZE OKIMONO (TABLE ORNAMENT) FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT STAG Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era...£800
Jun 15Crescent City Auction GalleryTwo French Heavy Gilt Bronze Lamps, early 20th c., Oil- H.- 15 in., Dia.- 7 in. Candlestick- H.- 20$250(1 bid)
Jun 13DuMouchellesIvory Coast or Mali, Senufo Peoples, Carved Wood Female Figure for Sandogo Society, H 24.5" W 4.75"$30
BonhamsA BIZEN STONEWARE MODEL OF A KORO (INCENSE BURNER) IN THE FORM OF A SHISHI (CHINESE MYTHOLOGICAL...£600
BonhamsMIMURA UEMON (CIRCA 1825/1826-1882) and ATTRIBUTED TO KODA SHUETSU (1881-1933) Urushi-e (Lacquer...£800