Sold2022A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas WheelockA very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, BurSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mossi Plank Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionAccording to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectatSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionAccording to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly spectaSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mossi Antelope Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock.A Carved wooden helmet style mask with swept back horns, long snout and painted with mineral pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 13 x 10 inches. A Metal display standSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mossi Flute Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA Carved wooden flute or whistle in classic form, incised linear designs and a well handled and worn surface suggesting generations of traditional use. Mossi or related ethnic group such as the MarkaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Mossi Pulley Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionA very rare example of a Heddle weaving pulley from Burkina Faso, with stylized ancestor face adorned with tribal scars and a well handled surface patina. Mossi or related ethnic group, Burkina faso,See Sold Price
Sold2022A Mossi Chieftains Idol Ex Thomas WheelockA rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature suchSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Bobo Shrine mask Ex Naegele GalleryA carved wooden diminutive mask with exaggerated facial features , stylized form behind the head and a well weathered surface patina. According to Thomas Wheelock's book on Burkina faso masks, such miSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Nuna Chameleon Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock CollectionA long carved wooden mask in the form of a chameleon lizard with a curled tail. The mask has incised designs and has been accented with red,white and black organic pigments and paints. Such masks areSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Fine Bwa Bushcow mask Ex Thomas Wheellock collectionA carved wooden dance mask with highly stylized horns in a large circular form, sharp ears, incised geometric designs accented with red and white kaolin clay pigments and black paints. Such masks knowSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Bwa Avian Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock CollectionA large carved wooden mask with stylized avian form and embellished with incised geometric and linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. Bwa / Bobo peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The masSee Sold Price
Sold2022Winiama Monkey African Mask Ex Thomas WheellockEnergetic carved wooden dance mask with linear designs accented with mineral pigments. Monkey masks are often the leaders in masquerade dance groups used for entertainment. Winiama peoples, Burkina FaSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Janus Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Thomas WheelockCarved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measuresSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Phuwe Ex Thomas WheelockA carved wooden shrine idol representing a Bateba Thil or Spirit. The figure has a thick encrusted surface from years of sacrificial offerings being poured onto the idol. The figure measures 8.75 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Nunuma Duck mask Ex Thomas Wheellock CollectionA Carved wooden helmet style mask with bold painted and incised designs and featuring a stylized Duck or avian form. Nunuma or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 20.5 iSee Sold Price
Sold2024Rare Nuna Janus Hornbill Mask Ex WheelockA very rare carved wooden jancus cap mask in avian form , well weathered and worn, classic treatment to the eyes, and featuring two small birds on the Hornbill beak , one eroded, and overall fantasticSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Nuna Antelope mask Ex Thomas Wheellock CollectionA large carved wooden dance mask in zoomorphic form, with tall horns and incised geometric designs. Nuna peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 36 inches in length. Provenance: The ThomSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Guro Portrait Mask Ex Thomas McNemar EstateA Finely carved wooden face mask with a charming face and well handled surface suggesting some age. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14.5 inches on custom dSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Pair of Kasena Anklets Ex Thomas WheelockA rare pair of old Kasena peoples Bronze anklets with a crocodile motif and semi-circular designs. Created using the lost wax method of casting, this is a rare pair of African tribal bronze's from a vSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Lobi Ritual Staff Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA very well handled and well used ceremonial crooked staff with ancestor effigy on top. The staff has an undeniable deep patina from handling over many years. The staff measures 15 inches tall, old irSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Well Used Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelockcarved from a heavy dense wood with a wonderful Zoomorphic form and well handled, golden honey colored surface patina suggesting years of field use. The Stool measures 20.5 x 8 x 7 inches. Bwa peoplesSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Fine Bwa Stool Ex Thomas WheelockA very fine older carved wooden "Women's" stool with traditional form, and incised linear designs, golden honey colored surface patina ,signs of field use and wear. The Stool measures 13 x 7 inches. BSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Bwa Wooden Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock CollectionA fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. PSee Sold Price
May 18Golden Air Auctionsthomas gorman 1955 bowman rookie umpire card (RC) #293- SGC graded 6.5 ex-nm+$150
May 22PiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
May 22PiasaExceptional Bobo mask Burkina Faso Caste of the forgerons Wood XIXth century H : 81 cm Very€18,000
May 22PiasaBété mask Côte d'Ivoire Wood and metal XIXth century Provenance : Ex Philippe€1,500