AFRICAN & ETHNOGRAPHIC ART SALE #42

Baule Kwpan Pre African Dance mask with Horns

A Rare Old Idoma African Mask, African Art

Important Ex Museum Baule Couple, African Art

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BRIGANTINE, NJ, United States

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AFRICAN & ETHNOGRAPHIC ART SALE #42

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A selection of high quality Antique to Vintage African Masks & Sculptures, along with various Ethnographic Art & Antiques from Indonesia, Nepal, Panama,China and Peru. All offered at $50.00 starting bids with No hidden reserves!

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Baule Kwpan Pre African Dance mask with Horns: A very rare old carved wooden mask decorated with incised and raised linear designs, metal studs and spike like appendages all set onto an elongated form, raised stylized brow, carved coiffure and

0001: Baule Kwpan Pre African Dance mask with HornsEst. $4,000-$6,000

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$Important Ex Museum Baule Couple, African Art: This is a very rare and important wood sculpture of a Spirit couple from the Baule peoples of Cote D\'Ivoire , West Africa.Carved wood with layered and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use over$

0003: Important Ex Museum Baule Couple, African ArtEst. $3,000-$5,000

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Ancient Neolithic Pottery Vessel 2500 BC: An ancient Chinese Neolithic Pottery vessel. This vessel features painted designs, made by hand over 4500 years ago. Obvious loss and rim chips, appears otherwise intact and completely original.

0004: Ancient Neolithic Pottery Vessel 2500 BCEst. $600-$900

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A Rare Old Idoma African Mask, African Art: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood, with a well handled patina, stylized facial features with rich tattoos and painted designs

0005: A Rare Old Idoma African Mask, African ArtEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Old Senufo Deble Rhythm Pounder female sculpture: This is an older vintage wooden figure carved in the form of a woman by the Senufo people of West Africa and used as a “rhythm pounder” in certain rituals performed to promote the fertility of

0006: Old Senufo Deble Rhythm Pounder female sculptureEst. $500-$800

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Ancient Nkoh Mask of the Kungan Society Bamileke Tribe: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, with heavy erosion and decay, well weathered and worn edges, a fragmented and ancient

0007: Ancient Nkoh Mask of the Kungan Society Bamileke TribeEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Old Cross River / Chamba Shrine Idol, African Art: 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

0008: Old Cross River / Chamba Shrine Idol, African ArtEst. $1,000-$1,500

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A Very Rare Old Luba Divination Sculpture, African Art: A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED

0009: A Very Rare Old Luba Divination Sculpture, African ArtEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Monumental Carved Wooden Drum From Cameroon, Africa: This is an amazing carved wooden drum with intricate chain link like twisted designs carved throughout the entire drum in a perfect and mesmerizing design. The Drum has an old goat skin stretched

0010: Monumental Carved Wooden Drum From Cameroon, AfricaEst. $800-$1,500

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A Handsome Old Dan African Mask, African Art: A VERY RARE ANTIQUE WOOD MASK FROM THE DAN PEOPLES, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. A very finely carved example with raised facial scars along the sides and a realistic smiling face, accented with red

0011: A Handsome Old Dan African Mask, African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000

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A Rare Mumuye One Armed Healing Fetish, African Art: This is a rare and powerful old wood sculpture of a Healing fetish known as a "Lagalagana" idol. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa.Mumuye Lagalagana figures were carved by village blacksmiths for use

0012: A Rare Mumuye One Armed Healing Fetish, African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000

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A Very Fine Old Yoruba Gelede Mask with Female Effigy: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wooden helmet style mask with a female sculpture on top with arms above head carrying a burden (vessel).

0013: A Very Fine Old Yoruba Gelede Mask with Female EffigyEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Lot of Five Prehistoric / Archaeological Pottery finds: This lot contains four early earthenware pottery vessels with cord pressed and raised designs. Likely Warring States / Neolithic Chinese. Collected By artist Steve Tobin in China during the 1990's.

0014: Lot of Five Prehistoric / Archaeological Pottery findsEst. $400-$600

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A Smiling Old Yoruba Gelede African Mask , African Art: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wooden helmet style mask with a smiling face and open headdress and painted green face. The top of the

0015: A Smiling Old Yoruba Gelede African Mask , African ArtEst. $800-$1,500

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Ancient Ex~ Museum Bini Avian Mask, African Mask: This is a very rare old wood carved Avian mask, Bini peoples, Benin, West Africa.Carved wood that has grown quite light weight from age, with a well weathered and eroded surface, with well worn

0016: Ancient Ex~ Museum Bini Avian Mask, African MaskEst. $750-$1,200

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Old Yoruba Kneeling Ritual Sculpture, African Art: A FASCINATING OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLES OF NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA.Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniably well handled and weathered surface, featuring the image of a

0018: Old Yoruba Kneeling Ritual Sculpture, African ArtEst. $500-$800

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Lot of Four Song Dynasty ceramics, Ancient Chinese: Lot of four ancient glazed terracotta vessels, possibly dating back to the Song Dynasty ( 960-1279 AD). The two tallest appear to be ceremonial wine vessels with loose fitting lids and raised

0019: Lot of Four Song Dynasty ceramics, Ancient ChineseEst. $500-$800

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A Fine Ashanti Stool, African Art: A very elegantly carved wooden stool with remains of kaolin clay pigment. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The Stool measures 12 x 6 x 5 inches

0020: A Fine Ashanti Stool, African ArtEst. $300-$400

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Large Ancient Chinese Vessel Possibly Han Dynasty: This is a very large and impressive vessel with ornate dragon like design on flared form. the vessel has an earthen patina and measures 17 x 12 inches. Collected in China during the early 1990's by

0021: Large Ancient Chinese Vessel Possibly Han DynastyEst. $500-$800

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A Rare Dogon Female Ancestor Spirit Sculpture: This is a very rare old wood sculpture of a Female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female

0022: A Rare Dogon Female Ancestor Spirit SculptureEst. $800-$1,500

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A Serene Dogon Female Kneeling Devotee Sculpture: This is a lovely old wood sculpture of a Female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a kneeling

0023: A Serene Dogon Female Kneeling Devotee SculptureEst. $600-$800

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Archaic Old Dogon Primordial Couple Sculpture, African: This is a rare and powerful old wood sculpture of the primordial ancestor couple, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The

0024: Archaic Old Dogon Primordial Couple Sculpture, AfricanEst. $600-$800

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Ancient Baule Portrait mask with Kaolin clay surface: A very rare old carved wooden mask decorated with incised and raised linear designs, raised stylized brow, carved coiffure and the very unusual and rare treatment to the face, painted with white

0025: Ancient Baule Portrait mask with Kaolin clay surfaceEst. $800-$1,200

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A Very Fine Old Baule Divination Idol, Ex Robert Banks: A VERY SERENE OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE BAULE PEOPLES OF WEST AFRICA. MEASURES 14.25 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY STAND. A WONDERFUL DEEP WELL HANDLED PATINA SUGGESTS YEARS OF TRADITIONAL

0026: A Very Fine Old Baule Divination Idol, Ex Robert BanksEst. $800-$1,200

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