African Art 2023-01-21 Auction - 100 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
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A Mende Bundu Sowei Womens MaskA Vuvi African MaskA Fine Old Idoma Head Crest Ex Endicott Collection
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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African Art

A Selection of African mask, Sculptures and Utilitarian objects, many with important provenance. All lots start at Only $50.00 with NO Reserve!
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Todd Zieseniss
Todd Zieseniss
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A Vuvi African Mask: A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the
0002: A Vuvi African MaskEst. $1,000-$2,000
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A Kuba Bwoom African Mask: Carved wooden helmet style mask embellished with hammered copper, beads, shells and woven grass textiles . Such masks were worn during male initiation ceremonies known as "nkaan". A mask like the one
0003: A Kuba Bwoom African MaskEst. $500-$1,500
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A Idoma Dance Crest, African Art: A carved wooden effigy dance crest with stylized coiffure and headdress along with strong classic facial features and a well handled surface patina. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture
0004: A Idoma Dance Crest, African ArtEst. $500-$1,500
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A Songye Kifwebe Male Dance Mask: A carved wooden semi-helmet mask with traditional linear designs and exaggerated form. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 7.5 inches. A metal display
0005: A Songye Kifwebe Male Dance MaskEst. $300-$500
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Archaic Aduma Mask, African Art: A primitive and well handled old ceremonial mask accented with red mineral pigments, incised linear designs and showing signs of field use. This type of mask was used during initiation ceremonies
0006: Archaic Aduma Mask, African ArtEst. $500-$800
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A Rare Holo African Mask: A large stylized helmet mask with exaggerated facial features and well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Holo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A metal display stand can also be
0007: A Rare Holo African MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Tetela African Mask: A carved wooden ceremonial mask with elaborate linear designs, three stylized horns and a well handled and weathered surface. Tetala / Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask measures
0010: A Tetela African MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Hemba Soko Mutu Gorilla Mask: Face mask representing a gorilla or ape with an oversized and very human nose, and with the low forehead, arched brows, and wide flat upward curving upper lip typical of Soko Mutu masks. Hemba
0011: A Hemba Soko Mutu Gorilla MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Rare Tabwa African mask: A very rare example from the Tabwa. A carved wooden helmet style mask with raised linear designs and coiffure, carved tribal tattoo motifs, basketry attachments , possibly left over from a costume or
0012: A Rare Tabwa African maskEst. $1,000-$2,000
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A Yaka Janus Shrine Idol Ex Endicott Collection: A tall slender carved wood and painted male & female effigy in janus form with highly stylized facial features and overall form. The sculpture is adorned with a red textile wrap skirt and measures
0013: A Yaka Janus Shrine Idol Ex Endicott CollectionEst. $1,000-$2,000
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A Fine Old Yaka Diviner's Drum: A tall carved wooden "slit" drum used by village diviner to play repetitive drum beats to enter a trance like state and perform divination rituals. This drum has an undeniable well handled surface
0014: A Fine Old Yaka Diviner's DrumEst. $800-$1,500
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A Yaka Magic Fetish Container: A diminutive carved wooden container with anthropomorphic head, in the form of what appears to be a slit drum, though it was actually used to hold a magic substance / fetish material used in ritual
0015: A Yaka Magic Fetish ContainerEst. $300-$500
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A Yaka Magic Fetish Idol: A carved wooden effigy in cylindrical form with stylized crest, a small amount of mineral pigments around the face and adorned with red tectile skirt embellished with a mirror shard and organic magic
0016: A Yaka Magic Fetish IdolEst. $300-$500
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A Songye Kifwebe Male Dance mask: A very fine old carved wooden dance mask featuring a large central crest accented with black and white kaolin clay pigments and adorned with linear designs and woven rope netting in the traditional
0017: A Songye Kifwebe Male Dance maskEst. $500-$800
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A Fine Punu Mask: Carved wooden ceremonial mask in classic form, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments and a serene smile. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 9 inches. A metal
0018: A Fine Punu MaskEst. $500-$800
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Antique Kuba Hat, African Adornment: A Very Fine Old Kuba peoples ceremonial Cap adorned with Beads, shells, textiles and what has been suggested to be insect body shells ( small black bumpy objects ). The Hat shows good age and wear
0019: Antique Kuba Hat, African AdornmentEst. $300-$500
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A Lulua African Mask: A carved wooden field used mask with large stylized nose and brow, exaggerated facial features and a well handled and worn surface patina.Lulua peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures
0020: A Lulua African MaskEst. $300-$500
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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: A carved wooden male effigy shown wearing a crown like cap, facial scars and a well handled surface patina suggesting age and ritual use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures
0022: A Yoruba Ibeji Twin IdolEst. $500-$800
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A Fine Old Ibeji Idol Ex Endicott Collection: A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving
0023: A Fine Old Ibeji Idol Ex Endicott CollectionEst. $800-$1,500
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Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo): A carved wooden helmet style mask with tall superstructure on top divided into three crests, all decorated with elaborate designs and accented with mineral pigments, painted black coiffure and serene
0024: Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo)Est. $600-$1,000
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