Maurice Prendergast, W/c, Gathering of People at River

Maurice Prendergast, W/c, Gathering of People at River . Watercolor painting. Signed: Prendergast. Framed. 15 x 11, outside frame 21.5 x 17.5. ASKart: Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858 - 1924) was acti

Marked on lower left corner and on backside, Maurice Prendergast. Subject depicts various people in bathing suits in the ocean with sail boats on the water in the background. Framed in gold metal leaf

Maurice Molarsky (Pennsylvania, 1885-1950) Gathering of people. Charcoal/graphite on paper, signed lower right in pencil. Image: 9.5" x 11.5" Ht: 17" Width: 19" (Frame)

A Kalam (Simbai) Fighting shield, Kalam people, Simbai River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. Of classical form, the shield with rows of raised knob-like designs in geometric patterns against a bla

A Kalam (Simbai) Fighting shield - Kalam people, Simbai River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. Of classical form, the shield with rows of raised knob-like designs in geometric patterns against a bl

A Kalam (Simbai) Fighting shield - Kalam people, Simbai River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. Of classical form, the shield with rows of raised knob-like designs in geometric patterns against a bl

This is a very rare Janus and skin covered headdress Known as Nkuambok, created by the Boki peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress has been embellished with black paints, human ha

A Carved wooden mask in abstract form representing a Water Spirit, with exaggerated faces and plank like form. Ijo peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. According to one myth, the masks origin

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment, movable lower jaw attached with string and adorned with a tall post like final featuring a finely carved ancestor figure. Eket peoples, Cross River regio

A Carved wooden mask with attached movable jaw, metal embellishments, incised designs and stylized coiffure. Ibibio peoples, Cross River, Nigeria, Africa, The mask measures 14 x 7.75 inches. A metal d

A rare ancient terracotta clay shrine offering with stylized form, a exaggerated head of an ancestral spirit. Bura peoples, Niger river delta, Nigeria, likely dating from the 11th to the 15th century.

A very rare old example of a "Water Spirit Mask" with kaolin clay and natural pigments on small archaic carved wooden mask. Ijo / Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 1

A very rare archaic example of a mask with deep well handled and worn surface, classic raised facial scar designs, zig zag coiffure and kaolin clay pigments. Idoma peoples, Cross River, Nigeria, West

Expertly carved from wood, this thin walled mask was painted with kaolin clay pigments and adorned with human hair and painted designs. Idoma peoples, Cross River, Nigeria. The mask measures 8.5 x 10

An exceedingly rare old carved wooden mask with geometric designs and a heavy kaolin clay surface. The reverse shows obvious wear and field use over generations. Eket peoples, Cross river region, Nige

A Very rare and finely crafted Janus form dance crest featuring two ancestor faces covered in animal skin. Ekoi peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, West Africa. The head measures 8.75 inches tall (

A wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden helmet mask with a highly stylized zoomorphic form and red textile around the edge to protect the dancers head. Ijaw peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, Afric

A very highly stylized wooden mask in the form of a "water Spirit" and worn on a costume during yearly rituals and festivals honoring the water spirits. Ijaw peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Afri

A carved wooden effigy with movable arms and painted designs, covered in animal skin and attached with a woven rattan basketry headdress. Ekoi or Ejagham peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria. The head

A very old and well used wood carved dance crest with rattan basketry underneath and completely covered in animal skin. Boki peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress measures 9.5 in

A very rare Old carved wooden female effigy with articulated arms, holding a staff and standing on an ancestral head. Eket peoples, Cross river region on Nigeria, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall.

A rare ancient terracotta clay shrine offering with elongated and exaggerated head of an ancestral spirit. Bura peoples, Niger river delta, Nigeria, likely dating from the 11th to the 15th century. Th

Archaic carved wood and painted ceremonial mask, known locally as an "Idiok" mask representing a "Hell Dwelling Spirit". The mask shows generations of wear and field use. Ibibio peoples, Cross River R

A very old and Primitive wooden shrine idol, likely Chamba or related peoples, Cross River region of Nigeria, Africa. A wonderfully archaic example with primitive carving style and highly stylized for