Viking Mount Collection

9th-12th century AD. A group of mixed bronze items consisting of forty seven bronze belt mounts and fittings, many decorated with interlaced plant and animal motifs, as well as a ring and spur. 169 gr

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section bronze mount of a facing wolf mask with large circular eyes; three studs to the reverse. Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed

8th-11th century AD. A silver mount in the form of a standing bird with wing folded back and head held up; detailing of feathers. 5 grams, 25mm (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No R

9th-12th century AD. A flat-section bronze mount of a horseman with spear in both hands. 4.76 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after Wor

Date: ca. 9th - 11th C AD Material: bronze, modern strap Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Purchased from a private London collector, acquired between 1960-1990. Dimensions: 715mm;

A carved wooden mask with encrusted surface heavily patinated with organic substances. The Mask was worn by a man of the AWA society, acting as an aggressive "Hunter" during dancers who would stalk th

A very nice old Bamileke Sword in sheath, forged steel blade, well worn wooden handle, wooden sheath embellished with animal hid and textile attachment belt. Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. T

A very nice old Bamileke Sword in sheath, forged steel blade, well worn wooden handle, wooden sheath embellished with cowrie shells and textile attachment belt. Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, West Africa

A striking carved wooden parade mask with seated ancestor as top finial and elaborate and detailed carved designs and tribal motifs, embellished with small bits of mirror and black pigments, raffia gr

A carved wood and highly stylized diminutive face mask with brightly painted designs accented with mineral pigments. The Back of the mask has some basketry work. Afikpo Igbo are typically small and na

A carved wood and painted "Uden Nyama" or fatting house doll from the cross river region of Nigeria, West Africa. This lovely wooden doll was given to young unwed girl at the time of entering the Ibib

3rd century AD. A group of five bronze canine mounts comprising: an openwork mount with a leaping hound; a dog head finial modelled in the round with pricked ears and hollow eyes, ribbed collar and re

A very unusual carved wood and textile effigy with painted spots and cowrie shell eyes. These works and the ritual practice in which they are used are both known as kafigeledjo which translates as he

A carved wooden ceremonial mask rendered in a highly stylized zoomorphic form and decorated with black pigment. The mask has a well handled surface and measures 15 x 10 inches. A metal display stand c

Five-drawer chest of drawers with carved elements. c. 1930's/40's. Dimensions: H 49" x W 33" x D 18" Condition: One loss on top drawer. Few nicks to edges. Some surface rubbing.

A classic carved wooden helmet style mask with openwork designs on top, large flat hat like feature with many well worn holes on top, perhaps to hold feathers and other regalia, accented with kaolin c

A carved stone effigy with raised and incised coiffure, incised facial scars, large ears and flared snout, arms to the abdomen, with a well handled surface. The sculpture measures 8.75 inches tall , 1

Old and fragmented couple shown in what appear to be derby hats and shown seated on stools which are worn away. The set measures 9.25 x 5.25 inches and are in fair to fragile condition, the set does n

A wonderful and interesting woven fiber hat embellished with various seeds and shells and was likely worn by a village priest or shaman. The hat measures 9 x 5 inches , 7.5 inches tall on professional

A carved wooden Twin idol with incised coiffure and facial scars, raised emblem design, inset metal eye ( one missing) and a well handled and worn surface. The Idol measures 10 inches tall, and will a

Carved oak mirror bordered with leather and raised 3D pyramid buttons. Model Number on verso as shown. Good condition, see photos. Dimensions: (Mirror) H 33" x W 25" x D .75"

Three chairs all of different designs. One with leather back with tacks, one upholstered with tacks, one not upholstered. C. 1930's/40's. Dimensions: (Leather back) H 32.75" x W 18" x D 17" Condition:

A finely carved old example of a anthropomorphic door lock with fine incised linear designs, wonderful male ancestor face and obvious age and wear. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The Lock on simple wood

Five-drawer chest of drawers with carved elements. c. 1930's/40's. Dimensions: H 49" x W 33" x D 18" Condition: One loss on top drawer. Few nicks to edges. Some surface rubbing.