Sold2018Anthropomorphic dignitary staff - Tanzania, Makondewood, middle brown patina, blackened in parts, head with Makonde-typical facial features and coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion H: 77,5 cm, H: 30,5 inch Provenance: German Private CollectiSee Sold Price
Sold2016Top of a dignitary staff - Malawi/Mozamibque, possiblywood, blackish brown patina, crowned by anthropomorphic head, eyes inset with white miniature glass beads, handle wrapped with five metal cuffs, hour glass-shaped base, on wooden plate H: 24,5 cm, H:See Sold Price
Sold2023A Classic Pende Staff / Walking StickA tall slender carved wooden staff or walking stick with anthropomorphic head, detailed facial features, and a flared geometric panel with incised linear designs and a mask face. The Staff is well useSee Sold Price
Sold2019VERACRUZ FIGURE OF A DIGNITARYPre-Columbian Veracruz standing figure of a dignitary with staff; exceptionally modeled, with elaborate headdress and jaguar head decoration to chest strap; circa 500 A.D.; Provenance: Collection of DSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Dogon Ritual Staff Ex Kahan GalleryA tall well weathered anthropomorphic ceremonial staff with ancestor figure holding a spear and with swept back head or coiffure and obvious age and weatherings. The Ritual spike like staff measures 2See Sold Price
Sold2024Kaguru Chair, TanzaniaThe high, anthropomorphic back topped by head with swept back coiffure, deep-set eyes, minimalist features, on long neck above plank back with round breasts, the round seat with wavy lines carved alonSee Sold Price
Sold2021Hand carved anthropomorphic stool, Tanzania, 46"hHand carved anthropomorphic stool, Tanzania, mid 20th century, carved from a single section of tree trunk, having a human head with an elaborate coiffeur above a neck and rectangular body with reliefSee Sold Price
Sold2016Heddle pulley "kono" with anthropomorphic head - Côtewood, rich black patina, u-shaped corpus with short branches, beautifully carved head with curved coiffure, drilled hole for suspension, strong abrasion of paint in the forehead and nose area, minor mSee Sold Price
Sold2022BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEADBRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEAD ; H54cm W30cmSee Sold Price
Sold2022BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEADBRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEAD ; H55cm W43cmSee Sold Price
Sold2023Dragon and Phoenix Hollow Staff HeadSkillfully carved Dragon Teng Shengshi Tian Huangshi SealHeight 12cm, length 16.5cm, width 3.5cm522gSee Sold Price
Sold2015Maya dignitary head.Stucco. Maya. 600-900 AD. 28x14x8,5cm. Provenance : Former collection Carolyn and Walter Foxworth, bought between 1960 and 1970. Arteprimitivo, New York, May 2014, lot number 152 of the catalog.See Sold Price
Sold2022Jade bird shaped staff head of Hetian in ancient ChinaH:7.8cm,W:9cm,weight:206gSee Sold Price
Sold2020Two anthropomorphic heads - D. R. Congo, Yaka / Sukuwood, decorating brass tags, Probably head pieces of anthropomorphic slit drums "nkoko ngombo". H: 9 cm; 13,5 cm, H: 3,5 inch; 5,3 inch Provenance: Antoine Autru (1892-1966), colonial official in theSee Sold Price
Sold2018Choice Nazca Pottery Vessel - Anthropomorphic Head FormPre-Columbian, Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 100 BCE to 800 CE. A fantastically preserved, diminutive polychrome vessel in the form of a flattened human head. The eyes are open wide, dominating the face, wSee Sold Price
Sold2016Dignitary staff "umbweti" - Angola, Ovimbunduwood, rich reddish brown patina with traces of black paint, typical hairdo with linear incised ornaments, dotted scarifications on the face, drilled pupils (inlay missing), some drilled holes, slightlSee Sold Price
Sold2016Nok dignitary headBeige and orranged terra cota. Nok, 500 BC - AD 500. 18x17x13cm. A thermoluminescence test will be given to the buyer.See Sold Price
Sold2022Colima Redware Vessel Anthropomorphic HeadPre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive pottery vessel in the form of an anthropomorphic head with a flat, circular base and a large, flared neck that opens to an oSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Makonde Staff, TanzaniaAntique African Makonde Staff, Tanzania. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 24'' x 2'' x 2'' (61 x 5 x 5 cm); Height on stand: 24.5" (62 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2020Kwere Staff, Tanzania, 20th c.A Kwere staff. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood. 44 1/4" x 2" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes a hanging contraption. Repaired cracks present throughout. Provenance: James Stephenson, New York.See Sold Price
Sold2020Taino Stone Anthropomorphic Head w/ Face**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Caribbean / Florida, Arawak people, Taino, ca. 11th to 15th century CE. An intriguing, hand-carved stone Zemi head with a round but stable base, sloping waSee Sold Price
Sold2024Chimu Bridge-Spout Vessel Anthropomorphic Head**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1532 CE. A lovely pottery double-chambered vessel featuring a tall spout and a slender bridge-form handle that connects toSee Sold Price
Sold2023A YORUBA CEREMONIAL STAFF HEAD, 10" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEFA YORUBA CEREMONIAL STAFF HEAD, 10" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.See Sold Price
Sold2019Grp: 3 African Objects Benin Bronze Staff HeadGroup of three African objects, including one staff head from Benin, a wrapped fetish, and a terra cotta head, likely Bura. Keywords: BAMBARA or mali bura Dimensions: Tallest figure; height: 24 in. SKSee Sold Price
Oct 02Rago Arts and Auction CenterMichael Lucero, Anthropomorphic Jug Head (from the New World series)$1,500
Oct 05North American Artifact Auctions33 1/2" Western Plains Indian Shamans Staff with Catlinite Rams Head. Quilled, Painted Parfleche,$150(2 bids)
Oct 26Sofe Design AuctionsVery Rare Japanese Samurai CHIGIRIKI Long Flail Mace Disguised as a Walking Staff with a Retractable$500