Sold2021Fine Early 20th C. African Wood Woyo MaskAfrica, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo reSee Sold Price
Sold20162 thumb pianos with carved linear motifs.A group of three thumb pianos with carved linear motifs. West Africa. 1st half 20th century. Largest: 8"l x 5 1/2"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. CatalogSee Sold Price
Sold2018Pre WWII Shetani Makonde Aliën Figure, Magic DevilPre WWII Shetani Makonde Aliën Figure, Magic Devil Mozambique, Africa 1st half 20th century Wood 55 cm Museum piece, Seen by the Makonde people as evil-doers, or evil spirits related to the Shaitan,See Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. Folk, Wood, Dance Mask TibetTibet, Bhutan or Nepal Ritual Ceremony Mask 1st half of 20th Century Wood Dimensions: 10" depth x 12 1/2 (width) x 7" (high) Dimensions with stand: 17 1/2 height NOTE: Includes custom made quality staSee Sold Price
Sold2018Kuba Royal Mwaash Ambooy MaskKUBA Royal Mwaash Ambooy mask. 1st half of the 20th Century Kuba. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Very old mask made in parchment leather, cotton fabric and a wood frame, glass beads and cowrie shelSee Sold Price
Sold2016Group of four African spoons / ladles.Group of four African spoons / ladles. ++ A spoon with wooden links, South Africa, possibly Tsonga. 1st half 20th century. 24" x 2 1/2" x 3", ++ A wooden scoop. 20th century. 16 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 3", ++See Sold Price
Sold2018Impresive Ekuk Hart Mask - KweleImpresive Ekuk hart mask - KWELE - Cameroon, Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 45 x 35 cm Perfect hand carved wooden mask of kwele tribe from Gabon.The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies tSee Sold Price
Sold2018Impresive Ekuk Hart Mask - KweleImpresive Ekuk hart mask - KWELE - Cameroon, Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 41 cm Perfect hand carved wooden mask of kwele tribe from Gabon.The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies to proSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. Mexican Tin Ex Voto w/ Policia, ex-HistoriaMexico, 1st half of the 20th century. An unusual ex-voto with the typical text missing. Two police officers are escorting a prisoner who is certainly in despair in the back of an open truck. Without tSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. Yoruba Wood Ifa Divination Bowl of AntelopeAfrica, Yoruba, Nigeria and Benin, 1st half 20th century CE. This is a wooden Agere Ifa, a container for storing sacred palm nuts used in divination. The bowl is supported by an antelope in a bowing pSee Sold Price
Sold2016Abelem Basketry Yam Maxk, New GuineaAbelem Basketry Yam Mask, Sepik River, New Guinea, 1st half 20th C., with polychrome.(LUCE8225) Measurements: Condition: Condition commensurate with age and use.See Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Senufo Bronze Mask - Ivory CoastTitle: Antique Senufo Bronze Mask - Ivory Coast Date/Period: 1st half 20th century Origin: Ivory Coast Dimension: 12.5 x 5.3 inches Materials: bronze Additional Information: Beautiful, rare piece of SSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. Africa Dinka Wood Headrest - ReptilianAfrica, Sudan, Dinka Peoples, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. Lovely carved wooden headrest in abstract animal form - actually reptilian. Long thin medium-colored wood with distinct "saddle" head supSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. African Yoruba Wood Shango Cult Figure - OrishaAfrica, Yoruba, southwest Nigeria, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. Wooden Shango cult figure depicting the deity Orisha whose power is imaged by thunder and lightning. Squatting female holding her peSee Sold Price
Sold2018Authentic Initiation Mask - Punu/kwele - South GabonAuthentic initiation mask - PUNU/KWELE - South Gabon Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 32 cm Initiation mask and thereafter used as entertainment mask worn by by paid professional dancers stiltwalkersSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. African Ghana Akan Wood Fertility Aku'abaAfrica, Ghana, Akan People, ca 1st half of the 20th century. Carved fertility figure in very abstract human form. Round head, short arms outstretched, long thin torso with ample breasts and spooled baSee Sold Price
Sold2018Songye Passport Mask Carved in WoodSongye passport mask carved in wood Congo 1st half of the 20th century Wood & pigments 20 x 12cm Sold with pedestal and certificate Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leaveSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two polychrome papier-mâché carnival masks of a dragon and a bear, Aalst, 1st half 20th C.Full title: Two polychrome papier-mâché carnival masks of a dragon and a bear, Aalst, 1st half 20th C. Description: H 34,5 cm H 25 cm Provenance: - Private collection, Aalst. About this sale: PaSee Sold Price
Sold2017Antique sun mask - Eket -Origin: Nigeria - Africa Date: 1st half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 22,5 x 23 cm Very old Eket sun mask from Nigeria. Very beautiful old polychrome typical aspects with a central heart-shaped fSee Sold Price
Sold2023FOLK ART POTTERY JUG BY NOAH LANDIS.Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1st half 20th century. White clay with lead glaze. Applied design of plow and mule. Minor edge loss. 10"h. Ex Howard Souders, (Maryland).See Sold Price
Sold2018A PASSPORT GAEGON BIRD MASK, DAN PEOPLEA PASSPORT GAEGON BIRD MASK, COTE D'IVOIRE / LIBERIA, DAN PEOPLE Wood with painted metal, black ape hair Cote d'Ivoire / Liberia, Dan people, 1st half of 20th century This mask type with a long, carveSee Sold Price
Sold2017Vintage goat maskArtist Unknown (Mexico or Guatemala, 20th c.) Chivo mask of painted wood. Mexican or Guatemalan dance mask. Hand carved wood with paint and attached leather 1st half of 20th century to mid 20th centurSee Sold Price
Sold2023Scimitar and whip, 1st half of 20Scimitar and whip, 1st half of 20th century, Persia/North Africa. Scimitar or koummya blade sharpened on both sides in the upper third, handle of dark hardwood (clinked), scabbard and handle fittingsSee Sold Price
Sold2016Old Mexican Wood Festival Dance Masks (pr)Mexico, 1st half of 20th century CE. Very realistic pair of festival dance masks, each carved from a single piece of wood with added red/brown facial coloration (each possibly a representation of a MeSee Sold Price
5 days LeftRay's Premier AuctionTuareg peoples carved wood tent pole, Mali or Niger, West Africa, nice detailed carving, likely$25
May 21Freeman's | HindmanArt Deco First Half 20th Century Pair of Ebonized Demilune Side Tables, c. 1930$300(1 bid)
May 21Freeman's | HindmanArt Deco First Half 20th Century Pair of Silvered and Patinated Metal Torchère Floor Lamps$400(1 bid)
Jun 02Taylor & HarrisChinese Gilt Silver Filigree & Enamel Figural Swan Bowl, 1st Half 20th Century$150