African & Tribal Arts 2023-04-01 Auction - 80 Price Results - TRIBAL GATHERINGS in PA
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A Kuba Royal Mask with Letter from the KING & Field Photograph 1920'sA Royal Kuba Ngongo Bwoom Mask with Field Photo of the ChiefRare Bakongo Helmet Mask / Yombe Subgroup : Published
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Quakertown, PA, United States
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African & Tribal Arts

A Selection of Masks and Sculptures,utilitarian objects, many with important provenance. All lots listed at only $50.00 with no hidden reserves.
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A Rare Binji Mask with Field Photograph: A carved wooden helmet with attached raffia grass collar and incised designs, inset seeds and well handled surface patina. Included with mask is a photo copy of a mid 20th century photo of the
0003: A Rare Binji Mask with Field PhotographEst. $4,000-$6,000
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A Mossi Female Sculpture: This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a female with burden ( vessel) atop her head with a wonderful realistic female form. This sculpture originates from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso,
0006: A Mossi Female SculptureEst. $2,000-$3,000
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A Tiv Ritual Divination Board: A carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,
0007: A Tiv Ritual Divination BoardEst. $800-$1,500
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Ancient Bongo Commemorative Post: A tall carved wooden post featuring a stylized anthropomorphic form, incised and raised designs and obvious age and weathering. This post was carved from incredibly dense and heavy mahogany wood, it
0008: Ancient Bongo Commemorative PostEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Ancient Pende House Panel: A Tall and well weathered carved wooden panel featuring a female ancestor image and embellished with mineral pigments. Such panels operate on a functional and spiritual level, being both door jambs
0009: Ancient Pende House PanelEst. $1,500-$3,000
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Ancient Panya Ngombe Lintel for Chiefs House: A large carved wooden panel decorated with tribal motif painted in mineral pigments around a central mask face. Such "masks" were often hung above the door to the chiefs house, this appears to be a
0010: Ancient Panya Ngombe Lintel for Chiefs HouseEst. $1,500-$3,000
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A Pende Mbuya Mask: A carved wooden dance mask with highly stylized facial features, heavy lidded eyes and incised designs. Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during traditional ceremonies. Once used
0011: A Pende Mbuya MaskEst. $500-$800
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A Pende Gitenga Minganji Ceremonial Mask: A uncommon fiber mask of simple abstract form, the tubular eyes composed of basketry, rising from the discoid mask. Embellished with red pigment; large feather headdress intact. According to
0012: A Pende Gitenga Minganji Ceremonial MaskEst. $600-$1,200
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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
0013: A Vuvi African MaskEst. $800-$1,500
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A Tsogo African mask: A Tsogo carved wooden 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 community.
0014: A Tsogo African maskEst. $800-$1,500
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A Villi African mask: A very well handled and field used mask with a most unusual over-lapping brow similar to what is seen in the basketry fetish, and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting
0015: A Villi African maskEst. $500-$800
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A Bembe Parade Staff: A very well handled and field used hand held parade staff with contrasting painted red and white designs, large square eyes and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting
0016: A Bembe Parade StaffEst. $800-$1,500
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Tall Igala Bowl Bearer Ex Museum: A Tall carved wooden male effigy shown with offering bowl and heavily encrusted surface suggesting ritual use over many years. The figure measures 46 inches tall on its custom display stand. Igala
0017: Tall Igala Bowl Bearer Ex MuseumEst. $800-$1,500
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A Kongo Ntadi Commemorative figure in Stone: A Carved steatite stone image of a chief with traditional ceremonial cap, hands shown in a flared outward position and the figure is shown kneeling likely performing a ritual. Ntadi Idols
0018: A Kongo Ntadi Commemorative figure in StoneEst. $800-$1,500
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A Bongo Commemorative Stone Head: A uncommon carved Volcanic(?) stone head with three raised cornrows / coiffure and stylized ancestor face. Bongo peoples, Sudan, Africa. The stone head measures 15 inches tall and is quite heavy.
0019: A Bongo Commemorative Stone HeadEst. $800-$1,500
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A Idoma Carved Head: A carved wooden ancestor head, perhaps used as part of a Dance crest, accented with kaolin clay pigment and carved details. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The Head has been professionally
0020: A Idoma Carved HeadEst. $300-$500
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A Mende / Vai Helmet Mask: A carved wooden helmet style mask with elaborate carved details, stylized coiffure, raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina suggesting years of field use and wear as a ceremonial mask.
0022: A Mende / Vai Helmet MaskEst. $500-$1,000
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Fragmented Ancient Dogon Kanaga Mask: A very old weathered relic of a Kanaga mask with mineral pigments and highly exaggerated form, what remains is quite impressive. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa 18th-19th century. The mask measures 17
0023: Fragmented Ancient Dogon Kanaga MaskEst. $800-$1,500
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