African Art 2016-10-02 Auction - 51 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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Carved out in this treasury are masks and weapons integral to traditional African ceremonies. Imbued with stylized detail and tremendous depth of meaning, hand-crafted African pieces enchant collectors worldwide. Among the cross-continental highlights are an evocative funerary mask and a ritualistic, bird-shaped healing staff. Given their geometric volumes, it is no wonder that African artifacts are widely exhibited alongside modern sculptures. Linking the past and present, form and function, this rare selection is not to be missed.
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Yoruba Osanyin Bird Healing Staff: Item: Yoruba Osanyin Bird Healing StaffOrigin: Nigeria, AfricaDate: 19th/20th centuryDimensions: Mounted, 19 inches Yoruba Osanyin Bird Healing Staffs were used during times of illness. They were
0001: Yoruba Osanyin Bird Healing StaffEst. $400-$600
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Baule Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Baule from Ivory CoastDimensions: 18 x 7 inches Baule primarily use masks for social order. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in
0002: Baule MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Songye Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Songye from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 8.5 x 8.75 inches Songye people are more known for their weaved pottery and metalwork, and they were
0004: Songye MaskEst. $400-$500Lot Passed
Kwele Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Kwele from GabonDimensions: 7.25 x 9.5 inches Kwele use masks in ceremonies to unite the community. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave
0005: Kwele MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Dan Passport Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: Passport MaskOrigin: Dan from the Ivory CoastDimensions: 7.75 x 7 inches Dan Passport Masks are miniature masks that are too small to be worn. Unlike regular masks,
0006: Dan Passport MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Lega Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Lega, Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 8.75 x 5.25 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note that
0007: Lega MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Guere Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Guere from Ivory CoastDimensions: 8.5 x 5 inches Geure masks have striking features such as tubular eyes and horns that would suggest war. However these
0008: Guere MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Dan Passport Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: Passport MaskOrigin: Dan from LiberiaDimensions: 8 x 4.75 inches Dan Passport Masks are miniature masks that are too small to be worn. Unlike regular masks, which are
0009: Dan Passport MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Dan Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dan from LiberiaDimensions: 9.5 x 5.5 inches Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation, competition, and
0010: Dan MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Lega Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 8.75 x 6 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note that
0011: Lega MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Chokwe Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Chokwe from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimension: 8.25 x 6 inches Chokwe utilize masks for many ceremonies involving royal ancestry and male initiation.
0012: Chokwe MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Baule Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Baule from Ivory CoastDimensions: 7 x 5 inches Baule primarily use masks for social order. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in
0013: Baule MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Dan Kran Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dan Kran from Ivory CoastDimensions: 10.25 x 6 inches Dan Kran utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation,
0014: Dan Kran MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Lega Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 10.75 x 6.25 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note
0015: Lega MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Dan Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dan from LiberiaDimensions: 9.5 x 6 inches Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation, competition, and
0016: Dan MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Chokwe Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Chokwe from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 7 x 8.25 inches Chokwe utilize masks for many ceremonies involving royal ancestry and male
0017: Chokwe MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Dan Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Dan from Ivory CoastDimensions: 10 x 6 inches Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation, competition,
0018: Dan MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Bassa Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Bassa from Ivory CoastDimensions: 10.5 x 6.5 inches Bassa masks have distinctive features such as semi-closed eyes and a protruding mouth. These masks were
0019: Bassa MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Yoruba Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Yoruba from NigeriaDimensions: 14 x 8.5 inches Yoruba use masks during funerary ceremonies to embody the spirit of the deceased. They are also worn by
0020: Yoruba MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Yoruba Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Yoruba from NigeriaDimensions: 13 x 7 inches Yoruba use masks during funerary ceremonies to embody the spirit of the deceased. They are also worn by healers
0021: Yoruba MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Punu Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Punu from GabonDimensions: 12 x 7 inches Punu masks are stylistically compared to Japanese art. They are used in celebratory dances for female ancestors.
0022: Punu MaskEst. $200-$300
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Yoruba Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Yoruba from NigeriaDimensions: 11 x 8.25 inches Yoruba use masks during funerary ceremonies to embody the spirit of the deceased. They are also worn by
0023: Yoruba MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Lega Passport Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: Passport MaskOrigin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the CongoDimensions: 9.25 x 5.5 inches Lega Passport Masks are miniature masks that are too small to be worn.
0024: Lega Passport MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Senufo Mask: Carved Wood African ArtItem: MaskOrigin: Senufo from Ivory CoastDimensions: 11.5 x 6 inches Senufo kpeliyee masks are masks with another figure on top of the main face. They are used for social
0025: Senufo MaskEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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