Small and Beautiful Treasures

33: Rare Yoruba Double Headed Shango Staff

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New York, NY, United States

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Small and Beautiful Treasures

Merton Simpson Gallery

Today, the Merton D. Simpson Gallery collection is comprised of outstanding tribal art pieces. The collection also includes important works of contemporary art, by artists including Norman Lewis, Arman, Beauford Delaney, Romare Bearden and Merton D. Simpson. To make an appointment, contact us at 212.686.6735.

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Ngombe/Lobala Executioner Sword: Ngombe/Lobala Ceremonial Knife Congo Wood and metal 21 ½” Provenance: ex. Private French Collection ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection

0001: Ngombe/Lobala Executioner SwordEst. $750-$1,125Lot Passed

Tuareg Knife with Ivory Ring and Leather Case: Tuareg Knife with Ivory Ring and Leather Case Nigeria Leather, Ivory and Metal 13 1/2” height Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection

0002: Tuareg Knife with Ivory Ring and Leather CaseEst. $1,500-$2,250Lot Passed

Zulu Ceremonial Axe: Zulu Ceremonial Axe South Africa Wood and metal 24” height Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of

0003: Zulu Ceremonial AxeEst. $1,750-$2,625Lot Passed

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Zulu Ceremonial Axe: Studded Zulu Ceremonial Axe South Africa Wood and metal 24 ½” Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of

0004: Zulu Ceremonial AxeEst. $2,500-$3,750

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Tiv Wooden Pipe: Tiv Wooden Pipe Nigeria Wood and metal 15 ½” Provenance: ex. Amyas Naegele, New York ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D.

0005: Tiv Wooden PipeEst. $750-$1,500Lot Passed

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Tabwa Gourd Pipe with Head: Tabwa Gourd Pipe w/Head Zaire Wood and gourd 11 ½” height Provenance: ex. Alain Dufour, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of

0006: Tabwa Gourd Pipe with HeadEst. $2,500-$3,750

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Ethiopian Coptic Cross: Ethiopian Coptic Cross Ethiopia Wood 14.5” x 5.5” Provenance: ex. Milos Simovic, New York ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton

0007: Ethiopian Coptic CrossEst. $15,500-$23,250Lot Passed

Ethiopian Metal Coptic Cross: Ethiopian Coptic Cross Ethiopia Wood 6.5” x 5.5” Provenance: Milos Simovic, New York ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D.

0008: Ethiopian Metal Coptic CrossEst. $6,500-$9,750Lot Passed

Holo-Holo Figure in Frame: Holo-Holo Figure in Frame Congo Wood 7 3/4" height Provenance: ex. Private Belgium Collection ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D.

0009: Holo-Holo Figure in FrameEst. $3,500-$5,250Lot Passed

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Rajasthan Pot with Lid: Rajasthan Pot with Lid India Wood and metal 33" Diameter Provenance: ex. Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of

0010: Rajasthan Pot with LidEst. $300-$450

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Songye Kifwebe Mask: Songye Kifwebe Mask Zaire wood 11" height Provenance: ex. Marc Riviere, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of

0011: Songye Kifwebe MaskEst. $5,250-$11,250Lot Passed

Pare African Elephant with Beads: Pare Elephant with Beads Tanzania Wood with beads 5 1/2” Provenance: ex. Alain Dufour, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson,

0012: Pare African Elephant with BeadsEst. $3,500-$7,500Lot Passed

Yoruba Caryatid Figure: Yoruba Caryatid Figure Nigeria Wood and Pigment 24” x 13” Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of

0013: Yoruba Caryatid FigureEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

Kirdi-Fali Fertility Figure: Kirdi-Fali Fertility Figure Cameroon or Nigeria Woven wood, beads and cloth 10" height Provenance: ex. Sotheby’s, 1989 ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New

0014: Kirdi-Fali Fertility FigureEst. $5,500-$8,250Lot Passed

Yoruba Ibeji Figure: Yoruba Ibeji Figure Nigeria Wood 10” height Provenance: ex. Private Belgium Collector ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D.

0015: Yoruba Ibeji FigureEst. $1,250-$1,875Lot Passed

Qur'anic Prayer Board: Qur'anic Prayer Board Hausa or Nupe Nigeria Wood 26" x 12" Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of the

0016: Qur'anic Prayer BoardEst. $750-$1,125Lot Passed

Qur’anic prayer board: Qur’anic prayer board Hausa or Nupe Nigeria Wood 26” x 17 1/2” Provenance: ex. Marital Bronsin, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery

0017: Qur’anic prayer boardEst. $1,250-$1,875Lot Passed

Kuba Box: Kuba Box Zaire Wood 3 1/2" x 15” Provenance: ex. Christian Van Lierde Collection, Belgium ex. Pierre Loos, Belgium ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New

0018: Kuba BoxEst. $7,500-$11,250Lot Passed

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Yoruba Royal Beaded Crown: Yoruba Royal Beaded Crown Nigeria Beads and cloth 15” (height) Provenance: ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson, one

0019: Yoruba Royal Beaded CrownEst. $950-$1,425

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Yaka Headrest: Yaka Headrest Democratic of Congo(West of Kisengani) 6 1/2" (height) Wood Provenance: ex. Ed Merrin ex. William Moore ex. Merton D. Simpson This item is from the New York gallery

0020: Yaka HeadrestEst. $2,500-$3,750

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Ethiopian Headrest: Ethiopian Headrest Wood 6 1/4” Provenance: ex. Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson,

0021: Ethiopian HeadrestEst. $1,300-$1,950Lot Passed

Thumb Piano: Thumb Piano Angola Wood 8 1/2" x 5" Provenance: ex. Marc Riviere, Paris ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New York gallery collection of Merton D. Simpson,

0022: Thumb PianoEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Baule Divination Oracle: Baule Divination Oracle Ivory Coast Wood, Woven fabric handle, carved faces 7” height Provenance: ex. Private French Collection ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from the New

0023: Baule Divination OracleEst. $4,500-$6,750Lot Passed

Eso Shield (Topoke, Tofoke): Eso Shield (Topoke, Tofoke) Congo Wood with basketry design and pigment 38 1/2” x 15" Provenance: ex. Patric Didier Claes, Brussels ex. Merton D. Simpson, New York This item is from

0024: Eso Shield (Topoke, Tofoke)Est. $2,500-$3,750Lot Passed

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Merton Simpson Gallery

New York, NY, United States12 Followers

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The Merton D. Simpson Gallery is open for private preview by appointment from October 22 - 26th. The gallery will be open to the public on October 27th from 11 - 6pm. Please contact the gallery for any additional questions or details.

38 W. 28th Street

Floor 5

New York, NY 10001

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