Utilitarian Tribal Art 2017-04-22 Auction - 26 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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Zulu Hat, South AfricaAshanti Crown, GhanaAshanti Ceremonial Sword, Ghana
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New York, NY, United States
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Utilitarian Tribal Art

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Carved out in this treasury are utilitarian objects integral to traditional ceremonies. Imbued with stylized detail and tremendous depth of meaning, hand-crafted pieces enchant collectors worldwide. Among the cross-continental highlights are a Zulu double cup hat and a gold leaf Ashanti sword. Linking the past and present, form and function, this rare selection is not to be missed.
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Akan Linguist Staff Topper, Ghana: This gold leaf staff would have been held by a high ranking Akan official or chief. Linguists are significant individuals within the tribe which holds great importance in the spoken word. H:8" x
0001: Akan Linguist Staff Topper, GhanaEst. $1,300-$2,000Lot Passed
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Cameroon Pipe: This old pipe is made from wood and leather. Collected in Cameroon. 2" x 16 x 4" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your
0002: Cameroon PipeEst. $350-$500
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Matabile Thumb Piano, Zimbabwe: This is a very old and well used still functioning instument. 2" x 9" x 8" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum.
0004: Matabile Thumb Piano, ZimbabweEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Eskimo Duck Charm, Nwc: A charming and diminutive Inuit carving of a duck. This well-handled piece dates to the 18th or 19th century. It would have been used a child's toy or a hunter's charm. ex Jeffrey Myers, NYC. 1 1/4
0005: Eskimo Duck Charm, NwcEst. $200-$300
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African Kuba Ikula Knife: African Kuba Ikula Knife. 24" x 5", probably 19th century Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will
0006: African Kuba Ikula KnifeEst. $200-$300
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Turkana Basket, Kenya: Woven water container. 10" x 10" x 18" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as
0007: Turkana Basket, KenyaEst. $300-$600
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Eskimo Net Gauge, Alaska: Very rare 19th century Inuit net gauge. Made from antler horn, net gauges were used to make fishing nets. 8 inches long. From an old US collection. Please note that this lot has a confidential
0008: Eskimo Net Gauge, AlaskaEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Naga Pipe, India: A rare Naga stone pipe carved with a human face. This pipe still has its original carrying chain and cleaner measures 5 1/2 inches in length. ex private UK collection. Please note that this lot has
0009: Naga Pipe, IndiaEst. $350-$500Lot Passed
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Cameroon Pipe: This old pipe is made from wood and teracota. Collected in Cameroon. 2" x 21" x 4" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your
0011: Cameroon PipeEst. $350-$500
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Banded-Slate Birdstone, Native American: Banded-slate birdstone, America. Bird stones are prehistoric, abstract stone carvings made by Native Americans. Some theories suggest they were part of an atlatl a short rod to hurl spears), in
0012: Banded-Slate Birdstone, Native AmericanEst. $500-$700
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Cameroon Pipe: This old pipe is made from wood and leather. Collected in Cameroon. 2" x 27" x 3" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your
0013: Cameroon PipeEst. $350-$500Lot Passed
Zulu Hat, South Africa: Zulu Hat, South Africa. Women wore this old authentic hat on their head. 5" x 11" x 10" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit
0014: Zulu Hat, South AfricaEst. $400-$700Lot Passed
Halibut Hook, Northwest Coast: A 19th century halibut hook for the Northwest Coast of America. This is a fine example with the original binding. This large hook is made of wood with a bone barb. Great item for a collector or
0015: Halibut Hook, Northwest CoastEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
Fly Whisk Handle: Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th C. Wood with darkened, varied patina, 16"L x 3.75"W, block mount. Private collection, NY and FL Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you
0016: Fly Whisk HandleEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
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Low Stool Or Neckrest: Gurage people, Ethiopia, Early 20th C. Wood with metal and fiber, deep, dark, oily patina, 5.50"H x 6.25" W. Private collection, NY and FL Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When
0017: Low Stool Or NeckrestEst. $500-$700
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Divination Tray: Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Early-mid 20th C. Wood with varied, shiny brown patina, 14.50"Diameter. Private collection, MA and FL Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a
0018: Divination TrayEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
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Ashanti Crown, Ghana: This is the oldest, most traditional of crown styles, worn by all levels of Ashanti royalty. 8" x 8" x 5" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the
0020: Ashanti Crown, GhanaEst. $700-$900
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Female 'Bateba' Figure: Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, Early Mid 20th C. Wood with encrusted surface, 19"H x 3 1/8"W, mounted. Ex-Florida museum collection Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave
0021: Female 'Bateba' FigureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
Shield, Ethiopia: These kinds of shields are frequnetly made from leather. This is an exaple of a rare wooden shield made in Ethiopia. 8" x 14" x 14" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you
0022: Shield, EthiopiaEst. $700-$1,200Lot Passed
Ashanti Crown, Ghana: This is the oldest, most traditional of crown styles, worn by all levels of Ashanti royalty. 7" x 7" x 4" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the
0023: Ashanti Crown, GhanaEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
Nigeria Mask: This interesting mask uniquely uses paint in it's composition. 5" x 9 x 14" Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum.
0024: Nigeria MaskEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed
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