African Benin Polychrome-Beaded Armchair

African Benin Polychrome-Beaded Armchair, decorated with geometric patterns, animal and mask motifs, h. 37 in., w. 29 1/4 in., d. 23 1/2 in Condition: Chair is somewhat loose at joints. Some minor loo

unsigned 34 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 33 in. (87.6 x 69.9 x 83.8 cm.), seat height: 14 in. (35.6 cm.) Property from The Netter Estate, Beverly Hills, California. Note: Mr. Netter served as executive vice preside

African tribal beaded headdress, Yoruba people of Nigeria, the allover multicolored beaded headdress with tiers of nine birds, similarly beaded, and with hanging beaded elements. 20" H x 9" diameter.

Property from the Collection of Alex Raskin, Savannah, GA Description: Unusual Beaded African Armchair, Probably Bamileke People of Camaroon, of tub form decorated with birds, lizards, masks, foli

African Tribal Ceremonial Mask with bids design. Material: Hand crafted Wood design. Measurement: 15” x 14”. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance o

Elaborate African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria beaded crown; showing large central figure flanked by two smaller, gathered around a tall staff; with cowrie shell embellishments throughout; H: 35 1/2" &#4

Elaborate African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria beaded crown; showing large central figure flanked by two smaller, gathered around a tall staff; with cowrie shell embellishments throughout; H: 35 1/2" &#4

Large African Benin-style, Nigeria polychrome and carved wood figural plaque; depicting a warrior figure in high relief; H: 46 1/2" (approx.)

Two Strands of African Benin Brass and Glass Beaded Necklaces, Early 20th Century. Longest dimensions: 25 1/4 in. Collection of Melvin J. Fox, The Ford Foundation 1951-1977. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, M

Large African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood armchair; with openwork back; showing well carved figures to lower with arms raised; H: 49" (approx.)

A FINE AFRICAN YORUBA PEOPLES FOLK ART BEADED ARM CHAIR, LAST HALF 20TH CENTURY. The wood bow back form with arched arm rests, beaded completely allover with a stylized floral pattern. The back on bl

(lot of 2) African near-life size fertility sculptures, Bamileke people, Western Cameroon, carved wood and polychrome beaded male and female figures, male: approx 67"h, 15"w, 12"d, female: approx 59.5

Masha Archer stone beaded and brass strand necklace with African Benin style circular disks, having a maker's mark to metal tag on last link. Accompanied by artist signed handmade dust bag. Provenance

Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with polychrome beaded faces on white with bird finial and remnants of fringe. Lined with cloth. Some wear, finial loose. 16"h.

An African DRC Congo Yaka (Bayaka) beaded mask having hand beaded polychrome face and ears and raffia surround. Mounted on custom wood and lucite stand.

A group of 2 large multi strand coral beaded necklaces / body adornments. Nigeria, Benin. 19th/20th century. 26"h (with the hanging part) x 14"diam. Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton

Yoruba Glass Beaded CrownNigerian/Benin Yoruba glass beaded crown; depicting the chief on horseback with four attendants carrying gourds and long spears; H: 21 1/2"

Large Early 20th Century Yoruba (Benin) Impressive Multi-Color Beaded and Nassa Shell Ceremonial Crown Headdress with King on Horseback and Guardian Figures Surmounted Top. Overall measures 27-1/2" x

A group of two Yoruba style beaded objects. c.20th century.++ Yoruba style beaded equestrian Nigeria / Benin Yoruba. 29"h x 11 1/4"diam. ++ Yoruba style beaded crown Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba. 19 5/8"h

Likely South African 20th C, a richly coloured polychrome wool marriage / wedding blanket with elaborate beading in geometric pattern. Wool in yellow, red, purple, blue & green bands with glass beadwo

A group of four Nigerian objects. ++ Standing brass figure Nigeria, Ife/ Benin. 21" x 8 1/2". ++ Beaded pectoral dance Nigeria, Yoruba style. 34 1/2" x 11". ++ Youruba carved dance crest. Nigeria, Yo

Group of three various African carved wood masks, including elaborate figural polychrome headdress, possibly of the Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria; mask of red and white coloration, possibly of Dan, Côte

A group of 2 Yoruba style beaded panels. c.20th century. Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba.

(lot of 3) Decorative West African masks, Ashanti (Asante) peoples, Ghana, disc-shape facial plane, with inset brass and copper elements, polychrome beads, largest: approx 12"h, 11.5"w; 7.5lbs Start P