WEST AFRICAN DAN PEOPLES CARVED FIGURAL SPOON

A Lovely finely carved wooden spoon for ceremonial use. A Female spoon with ringed neck, scalloped edges and classic facial features. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 9.75 inc

A long carved wooden ladle or spoon with stylized ancestor face on the handle, ringed neck suggesting prestige and wealth and a well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. Acco

West Africa, Ivory Coast or Liberia, Dan, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A skillfully hand-carved wooden feast spoon or ceremonial ladle (called a wakemia or wunkirmian meaning "spoon associa

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

A large carved wooden feast lade with ancestor face on top, incised linear designs and well worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon Measures 29.5 x 7 inches. ( the final

A fine vintage carved wooden "feast ladle" with zoomorphic handle and well used, well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 19 x 4.5 inches.

A large wakemia or wunkirmian ceremonial ladle of the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. A hand-carved anthropomorphic female form incised with linear designs and painted with pigments. Affixed

(lot of 3) Tribal tools, including: (2) scythes, Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa, with carved figural handles, (one) female figure, (one) figure covering face with hands (often interpreted as Dyogou

Dan people's style, Carved Wood Passport Masks, Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Africa, 7.5" x 5.5" x 3.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Ivory Coast Baule People Carved Wood Figural Seat. Spotted cat-like animal figure to one; the long and narrow seat on two block feet; incised circle decoration throughout. West Africa. {Approximate di

Dan people style, carved wood mask, Liberia, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 9"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Dan people style, carved wood mask with animal skin and pigment, Liberia, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Dan people style, carved wood mask, Liberia, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 11"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Dan people style, carved wood mask, Liberia, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 8"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

(6) West African carved wood masks, Including Dan Peoples, Ivory Coast region,10"l x 7.25"w x 3"d (largest), 8.25"l x 5.25"w x 2"d (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould

Punu people, carved wood polychrome figural mask, Gabon, West Africa, housed in an smoke acrylic box. Mask: approx 9" H x 4" W x 4" D; box: 14" H x 9.5" W x 7.5" D.

Dan Blacksmith's Bellows, Dan People, Liberia, West Africa, 20th C. Carved Wood. Based. Size: 34.2"H x 18.5"W x 7.5"D (47 x 19 x 87 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for previe

Group (7) large African granary spoons, Dan Peoples, Liberia, mostly figural, 16"l (smallest), 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professo

A Carved wooden female effigy with small child on her back and incised linear designs, stylized features and well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, West Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall.

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable hand-carved wood divination mask of intriguing form. The stylized visage presents rectangular, openwork eyes be

A very fine carved wooden Dan peoples mask with attached woven rope beard and large open eyes. Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 6 inches ( 15 inches tall on professional custom display

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely hand carved wooden figural bust of a face topped by a large, hooked coiffure or headdress shaped like an axe blade. A t

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches