No Reserve Tribal Arts Auction #49

Extremely Rare Southern Lozi African Mask Ex Dr Conner

Rare Eastern Mongo Shield Ex Karl Zabel Collection

Rare Lawalwa African Mask Ex Levitt Collection, NY

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No Reserve Tribal Arts Auction #49

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Ornate Antique Door with Islamic Influence: Ornate antique door with carved and painted decorative elements, the door likely originates from West or North Africa, Possibly Mali, or possibly as far north as Morocco. On custom display stand.

0001: Ornate Antique Door with Islamic InfluenceEst. $800-$1,500

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Ancient Bura Culture Terracotta Relic, African Art: An Ancient BURA CULTURE Terracotta Head , Niger, Africa. Dating from Circa 3rd to 11th century. A very serene looking example with a wonderfully executed face. Ex Private New York Collection. The

0002: Ancient Bura Culture Terracotta Relic, African ArtEst. $500-$800

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Lady of the Lagoons Fine Anyi Female Ancestor sculpture: A Carved wooden female effigy with a wonderfully stylized coiffure and serene facial features. Carved from a hard wood, Anyi or Attie peoples, lagoons region of the Ivory Coast of west Africa.

0003: Lady of the Lagoons Fine Anyi Female Ancestor sculptureEst. $500-$800

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Ancient Komaland Terracotta Relic, Ex New York Estate: This is a rare and fascinating ancient terracotta clay relic from the kOMALAND culture, present day Ghana, Africa. The Komaland culture is mysterious and not much is known other than the clay idols

0004: Ancient Komaland Terracotta Relic, Ex New York EstateEst. $500-$800

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Fine Old Lega African Mask Ex Dr. Werner Muensterberger: A finely carved elongated wooden mask with well handled surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo , Africa. Provenance: Ex. Dr. Werner Munsterburger collection,Author of several books regarding the

0005: Fine Old Lega African Mask Ex Dr. Werner MuensterbergerEst. $300-$500

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Slender elongated Baule Ancestor sculpture, African Art: A very finely crafted male ancestor sculpture with an exaggerated and elongated form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast of West Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection. The sculpture

0006: Slender elongated Baule Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. $300-$500

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Rare Lawalwa African Mask Ex Levitt Collection, NY: A very rare old and well used wooden mask from the Lawalwa peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A highly stylized example with traditional features and well weathered and worn surface

0007: Rare Lawalwa African Mask Ex Levitt Collection, NYEst. $500-$800

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Very Rare Tetela African mask Ex Irwin Hersey, NY: A carved wooden helmet style mask with exaggerated features and painted pigment spots, as well as seed and natural resin. Tetela / North Western Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Irwin

0008: Very Rare Tetela African mask Ex Irwin Hersey, NYEst. $500-$800

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A Very Rare Luba Kalanga Shrine Idol Ex Kahan Gallery: A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery,

0009: A Very Rare Luba Kalanga Shrine Idol Ex Kahan GalleryEst. $500-$800

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A Fine Lovale African Mask - Ex J. Camp Gallery NY: A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a very well handled and deep patina to the surface. Lovale peoples, Angola Africa. Provenance: Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt, New

0010: A Fine Lovale African Mask - Ex J. Camp Gallery NYEst. $400-$800

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A Fine and Rare Bwa Scorpion Mask Ex Naegele Gallery NY: This is a rather charming carved wooden cap mask in the form of a scorpion with incised and painted designs and an overall fantastic style. The mask shows wear and handling and has been

0011: A Fine and Rare Bwa Scorpion Mask Ex Naegele Gallery NYEst. $400-$800

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Extremely Rare Mbole Sculpture Field Collected 1952: This 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

0012: Extremely Rare Mbole Sculpture Field Collected 1952Est. $500-$800

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Ex Museum Baule Divination Sculpture, African Art: A Finely carved wooden effigy of a female holding palm leaf fans, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast of west Africa. The sculpture was very finely crafted and measures 14 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Ian

0013: Ex Museum Baule Divination Sculpture, African ArtEst. $500-$1,000

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A Fine Luba Bird Mask, Ex Alfred Schienberg NY: A very finely carved wooden mask in Avian form with incised linear designs. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Alfred Schienberg Collection, Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt collection, New York.

0014: A Fine Luba Bird Mask, Ex Alfred Schienberg NYEst. $300-$500

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Extremely Rare Southern Lozi African Mask Ex Dr Conner: A finely carved and exceedingly rare mask from the Southern Lozi peoples on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Carved wood embedded with old glass seed beads and a undeniable well handled surface

0015: Extremely Rare Southern Lozi African Mask Ex Dr ConnerEst. $500-$800

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Rare Old Lengola African mask Ex Dr W. Munsterberger: This is a very rare old carved wooden mask with kaolin clay mineral pigment accent and a highly stylized face and form, with archaic features. A metal display stand can be included for an additional

0016: Rare Old Lengola African mask Ex Dr W. MunsterbergerEst. $300-$500

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Rare Kumu African mask, Ex Rev. Lawson Mooney 1960s: A rare and finely carved wooden mask with painted spot designs and classic facial features. Kumu peoples, Congo, Africa. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $35.00

0017: Rare Kumu African mask, Ex Rev. Lawson Mooney 1960sEst. $300-$500

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Fine Old Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask ~Ex A. Gordon: This is a very finely carved old wooden "lipiko" helmet mask from the Makonde peoples of Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. A elegant example with raised tribal scars and overall stylized features. A

0018: Fine Old Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask ~Ex A. GordonEst. $300-$500

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Fascinating Old Red Chewa African Mask, Ex Dr M.Conner: A very fine and rare painted red mask with highly exaggerated facial features. Chewa peoples Malawi, Africa. This mask shows great age and field use. Provenance: Dr Michael W. Conner, Ill, USA (

0019: Fascinating Old Red Chewa African Mask, Ex Dr M.ConnerEst. $300-$500

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A Fine Old Kuba Lele Mask Ex Irwin Cemic, NY: A carved wooden flat face mask that was once part of a larger helmet mask, painted with linear designs and organic earthen pigments. Kuba peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Irwin Cemic

0020: A Fine Old Kuba Lele Mask Ex Irwin Cemic, NYEst. $300-$500

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A Rare Ijebu Yoruba Water Spirit Mask Ex Kahan Gallery: A very rare carved wooden mask with a highly stylized and abstract form, raised designs and undeniable well handled surface. Such masks are found among the Southern Yoruba of Ijebu, these headdresses

0021: A Rare Ijebu Yoruba Water Spirit Mask Ex Kahan GalleryEst. $800-$1,500

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Yoruba Ogboni Society Bronze Medicine Pot Collected 62: This is a very rare old and fascinating bronze vessel from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Cast bronze with a highly stylized face and some hanging accouterments, the vessel has a well worn and

0022: Yoruba Ogboni Society Bronze Medicine Pot Collected 62Est. $300-$500

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A Rare Bobo Horned Mask Ex Al Gordon Collection: A Very rare old and field used carved wooden helmet style mask with tall horns and indigo blue pigment added as decoration. Bobo or possibly Bolo peoples, Burkina Faso / Mali Border, West Africa.

0023: A Rare Bobo Horned Mask Ex Al Gordon CollectionEst. $500-$800

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A Chokwe Chihongo Fiber Dance mask, African Art: A large hand made fiber and rattan mask painted with various tribal motifs and a heavy reddish earthen pigment. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 22 x 11 inches. A durable metal

0024: A Chokwe Chihongo Fiber Dance mask, African ArtEst. $250-$400

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