Sold2019Very rare Old Tumbwe Figure Field Collected Dean RipaA Carved wooden Three headed Magic fetish with thick encrusted surface covered in organic matter that will sweat if near heat. This is a field used shrine idol that was field collected by Dean Ripa inSee Sold Price
Sold2019Fine & Rare Old Tabwa Rungo Anti Witchcraft Cult StaffThis is a very old and finely carved wooden staff from the Tabwa or Rungo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Field collected by Dean Ripa in the 1980's. The staff measures 29.5 inches tall/longSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Tabwa/Rungu Mask Field collected by Dean Ripa 1989A very Rare carved wooden dance mask from the Tabwa or Rungu peoples , DRC / Congo central Africa. The well weathered mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an addSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Double Garra Hook Mask Hunstein Mountains, PNGA Rare Old Double Hunstien Garra figure - Field collected by John C. Edler, C. 1988 in Papua New Guinea. This carved wooden mask like sculpture was kept within ceremonial houses among the Bahinemo peoSee Sold Price
Sold2019Field Collected Rungu African Mask Ex~ Ripa CollectionA Very nice old Lungu / Rungu Mask with accenting red and white kaolin clay pigments and signs of handling and wear. Field collected by Dean Ripa, 1990, Congo, Africa. Also Ex. NY private collection.See Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Old Kuba sculpture field collected in 1968This is a very rare old Kuba initiation figure , with an incredibly deep well handled surface patina and plenty of signs of age and field use. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney, Ex DirectorSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Tabwa Anti-WitchCraft Staff with Ancestors Ex RipaThis is a rare and old Tabwa Anti-Witchcraft staff. Staves of this sort were used by the Tabwa and documented by Dean Ripa in field photos as having being part of an Anti-Witchcraft cult. The chief diSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Old Chokwe Divination Idol Field Collected 1940'sThis is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosionSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor Figurine Worn Arm Atoni West Timor IndonesiaAncestor figurine with worn arm - Atoni - West Timor, Indonesia DIMENSIONS: cm 20 (inches: 8") Weight: 200 g DESCRIPTION: Very fine carved old ancestor figure, field collected during my last trip. ItSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Washuk Yena figure Field Collected by EdlerA Fine and Rare Washkuk - Yena figure, Northern Washkuk, Yessan village; Papua New Guinea. The rare figure with elongated face and and rounded chin, finely pigmented and with a stylized body and armsSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Rare Old Tabwa Comb Field collected prior to 1965A well handled and worn carved wooden hair pick or comb with ancestor face on the handle as well as some incised linear designs. The Comb measures 9 x 2.25 inches. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. PSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Old Dayak Beaded Panel Field collected 1975A very fine old Beaded panel from a Baby carrier, featuring stylized horn bill bird images. Iban peoples / Dayak tribe, Borneo / Kalimantan, Indonesia. The panel measures 12.25 x 11 inches. - ProvenanSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Old Luchazi African Mask Field collected 1959A Fine and rare Old Luchazi Mask, Zambia, C. 1920’s or earlier. A carved wooden mask with incised geometric designs, brow and beard. A well weathered surface suggests ritual use. Luchazi peoples, ZaSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Old Lwena Prestige Axe Field Collected in 1980A rare old carved wooden and iron prestige axe with ancestor effigy on wooden handle. The Axe measures 16 x 5.5 inches. Field collected by Marc Friedrich in Angola, Africa in 1980.See Sold Price
Sold2018Massive Figure Horse & Rider Tribal Statue West TimorOn offer is an old wood figure depicting horse and rider, personally field collected in the Atoni region, West Timor. Remarkable design typical from South Amanatun district, with big volumes and roundSee Sold Price
Sold2019Extremely Rare Mbole Sculpture Field Collected 1952This is a very rare old carved wooden sculpture from the Mbole / Yela ethnic group, Congo, Africa. A carved wooden female effigy with dark patinated surface and kaolin clay painted face. The sculptureSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Nkuma Washkuk Mindja Board Collected in Situ 1970This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 52 inches tall x 12.5 inches wide and has been mounted to a metal display stand( the stand is a bit old and rusty) NSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Old Hunstein Garra Initiation Hook Collected 1980A Hunstein Garra Initiation hook, Hunstein Mountains, Papua New Guina. Field Collected by John C. Edler C. 1980. The panel measures 59 inches tall x 13.5 inches wide.See Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Old Kumu Mask Ex Mooney Prior to 1975A rare carved wooden Kumu mask. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance:- Field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney in Congo, thence to Dr. Ken Adelman, Former director of USAID Zaire, prioSee Sold Price
Sold2023Nkuma Washuk Mindja Sculpture Field Collected 1970 John Edler.This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. *ProSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine and Rare old Washkuk Minja Board collected 1979This is a very rare old Washkuk Minja board; Nkuma peoples, Amaki village, Papua New Guinea. The board measures 45 inches tall x 9 inches wide. Field collected C. 1979 by John C. Edler, former curatorSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Old Wongo African mask with headdress 1972A very rare carved wooden face mask with tall horns and expressive face with conical eyes, and small ancestor faces on the horns. Wongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: field collected by Dr. Ken ASee Sold Price
Sold2020A Very Old Field Collected New Guinea Carvers ToolA very rare carved wooden New Guinea Highlands Axe or carvers tool with original rattan wrapping and classic form. The Axe measures 19.5 inches tall x 12.5 inches front to back. The Axe can also incluSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Yoruba Obgoni Bronze staff finial collected 1965A fine and rare old Yoruba Ogboni bronze Staff finial, a 19th Century example that was field collected by Louise Clark, a Peace Corp worker in Nigeria in 1965. The staff finial measures 4 3/8 inches tSee Sold Price
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2 days LeftTremont AuctionsOld Master drawing attributed to Chardin. Red drawing of a standing man. Titled on reverse "Etude$350