Lot 0353

Vanuatu Dance Stave Head

Similar Sale History

Sold

Three Dance Heads/Temes, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu: Three Dance Heads/Temes, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. Made of boarâ€™s tusks, spider webs, natural pigment and fiber and possibly human hair, these originally were mounted on a stick held by male danc

2022Three Dance Heads/Temes, Ambrym Island, VanuatuSee Sold Price

Sold

Dance staff "oshe shango" - Nigeria, Yoruba: wood, reddish brown patina, traces of black paint, indigo blue pigment, habile handle carved with janus head and crowning double axe symbol, nearly identical facial features with scarification marks o

2016Dance staff "oshe shango" - Nigeria, YorubaSee Sold Price

Sold

A FINE KUYU MARIONETTE HEAD/ STAFF, AFRICAN ART: A Kuyu Marionette Head. Carved wooden abstract Ancestor head with finely carved linear designs. Used during the KebeKebe Serpent clan initiation dance. Kuyu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The staff measures

2019A FINE KUYU MARIONETTE HEAD/ STAFF, AFRICAN ARTSee Sold Price

Sold

A Plains or Plateau dance implement: A Plains or Plateau dance implement A hide-wrapped staff with floral beadwork near the end, the head of roughly carved catlinite, hide wrapping dry, with losses. length 61 1/2in Footnotes: Collector's

2022A Plains or Plateau dance implementSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Kuyu Head ~ Ex Silverman Collection: A tall slender carved wooden marionette like head, also possibly used in dance or as a parade staff with stylized ancestor face, elaborate coiffure, incised scar designs and traditional grimace like s

2023A Rare Kuyu Head ~ Ex Silverman CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Kuyu Kebe Kebe Staff Ex Silverman Collection.: A tall slender carved wooden marionette like head, also possibly used in dance or as a parade staff with stylized ancestor face, elaborate coiffure, incised scar designs and traditional grimace like s

2023A Rare Kuyu Kebe Kebe Staff Ex Silverman Collection.See Sold Price

Sold

Ceremonial dance staf with ancestor head - Sepik -: Date: 1970's Origin/Tribe: Papua New Guinea Material: Wood Dimensions: 43 Additional Information: These staffs were designed as a ceremonial object after those carried by traditional dancers. They are

2017Ceremonial dance staf with ancestor head - Sepik -See Sold Price

Sold

Ceremonial Dance Staf With Ancestor Head Sepik: Ceremonial dance staf with ancestor head - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 40 cm These staffs were designed as a ceremonial object after those carried by traditional dancers. They are carved, paint

2018Ceremonial Dance Staf With Ancestor Head SepikSee Sold Price

Sold

Ceremonial Dance Staf With 4 Heads Sepik: Ceremonial dance staf with 4 heads - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 95 cm These staffs were designed as a ceremonial object after those carried by traditional dancers. They are carved and designed

2018Ceremonial Dance Staf With 4 Heads SepikSee Sold Price

Sold

BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEAD: BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEAD ; H54cm W30cm

2022BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEADSee Sold Price

Sold

BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEAD: BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEAD ; H55cm W43cm

2022BRONZE GILDED SHI TORLIN STAFF HEADSee Sold Price

Sold

Dragon and Phoenix Hollow Staff Head: Skillfully carved Dragon Teng Shengshi Tian Huangshi SealHeight 12cm, length 16.5cm, width 3.5cm522g

2023Dragon and Phoenix Hollow Staff HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Jade bird shaped staff head of Hetian in ancient China: H:7.8cmï¼ŒW:9cmï¼Œweightï¼š206g

2022Jade bird shaped staff head of Hetian in ancient ChinaSee Sold Price

Sold

A Yaka Dance Staff: Tanzstab Yaka / Nkanu / Zombo, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia, Palmblatt-Streifen. H 62,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. H. und M. Zimmer: Galerie Jenny, Basel. - Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne

2022A Yaka Dance StaffSee Sold Price

Sold

Clayton ThreeFeathers (Lakota Sioux) Dance Staff: Clayton ThreeFeathers (Lakota Sioux) Sioux Bear Clan Dance Staff. Signed staff adorned with bear skull, glass and metal beads, braided leather, trade cloth, goose feathers, artificial bear claws, bear

2022Clayton ThreeFeathers (Lakota Sioux) Dance StaffSee Sold Price

Sold

A hornbill dance staff.: A hornbill dance staff, Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast, Nuna. 20th century. With base: 46" x 19 1/2". Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

2017A hornbill dance staff.See Sold Price

Recommended Items

India.- Revolt in Central India 1857-59 (The): compiled in the Intelligence Branch Division of the: India.- Revolt in Central India 1857-59 (The): compiled in the Intelligence Branch Division of the Chief of Staff Army Head Quarters India, ink number '1088' to title, 10 maps, of which 6 folding and

6 days LeftIndia.- Revolt in Central India 1857-59 (The): compiled in the Intelligence Branch Division of the

£500

Long Banner, South Coast, Nazca Culture, 400-800 CE.: Long Banner, South Coast, Nazca Culture, 400-800 CE. Size: 11" x 8' (216 x 244 cm). A very fine alpaca tapestry band featuring 8 repeating staff and trophy head holding figures with flying decapitator

Jun 18, 2024Long Banner, South Coast, Nazca Culture, 400-800 CE.

$2,000

C.J.R. Colinet Bronze Statue Dancer Art Deco Figurine: She holds her hand up ward with one hand behind her head she dances in the wind and gets taken to a whole new world. Her hair is long and curly and fly’s back from her face as she dances. Her dress

7 days LeftC.J.R. Colinet Bronze Statue Dancer Art Deco Figurine

$245

Stunning Art Deco Solid Bronze Dancer after Colinet Home Decor: She holds her hand up ward with one hand behind her head she dances in the wind and gets taken to a whole new world. Her hair is long and curly and fly's back from her face as she dances. Her dress is

7 days LeftStunning Art Deco Solid Bronze Dancer after Colinet Home Decor

$295

Infinity Design Dancing Diamond Necklace in 14k White Gold: In 14k white gold. Contains one high quality 1/4ct round brilliant diamond, VS1 clarity/G color, set on a suspended head so it "dances" when worn. Also contains 25 diamonds,3/4ct TW, of similar high q

May 23, 2024Infinity Design Dancing Diamond Necklace in 14k White Gold

See Sold Price

11 hrs LeftInfinity Design Dancing Diamond Necklace in 14k White Gold

$1,100

African Carved Wood Rattle: African Carved Wood Rattle or Staff - possibly BAMILEKE, Bamun, Yoruba. A dance wand or ceremonial staff. 0.5lb. Approx. 16.75 inches total length x 4.125 in.Domestic Shipping: $70

Jun 02, 2024African Carved Wood Rattle

$160

19th C. Balinese Wood Pedanda / Maharshi (High Priest): **Originally Listed At $700** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A figural wood carving of a standing pedanda / maharshi (high priest or sage) in flowing garments

5 days Left19th C. Balinese Wood Pedanda / Maharshi (High Priest)

$200

African Senufo Bird - Hornbill Sculpture 17" In. High: African Senufo Bird (Hornbill) Sculpture, hand carved from one piece of wood, the body is clade with metal probably brass. Hornbills are noble birds; they mate for life. Hornbill figures are symbol of

Jun 07, 2024African Senufo Bird - Hornbill Sculpture 17" In. High

$100

Young Girl Mid Dance Pose Bronze Figurine Statue Preiss: This bronze statue is of a young girl in a mid-dance pose pivoting on tiptoes. Her head falls to the her left as her eyes show the intent and passion she must possess for her next move. She delicately

7 days LeftYoung Girl Mid Dance Pose Bronze Figurine Statue Preiss

$195

2 Navajo Sand Paintings by Jerry Ted Toledo (1975): **Originally Listed At $300** Jerry Ted Toledo (Navajo, 20th century). (1) "Eagle Dance" and (2) "Hoop Dance" sand paintings, 1975. Each signed on verso with title and date. A wonderful pair of sand p

5 days Left2 Navajo Sand Paintings by Jerry Ted Toledo (1975)

$175

Chiparus Art Deco Bronze Skulptur Echtgold Applikationen signiert Figurine Decor: Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 26" x Width 8" Marble Dimensions: 8" x 5". Height without base: 23" Weight : 20 LBS Inventory;37EP0409073 S

7 days LeftChiparus Art Deco Bronze Skulptur Echtgold Applikationen signiert Figurine Decor

$195

Dourga's Dance Gold Patina Dimitri Chiparus's Bronze Sculpture - 26" x 8": Dourga's Dance Gold Patina Dimitri Chiparus's Bronze Sculpture - 26" x 8" Crafted as a delightful replica by the Romanian-born and Paris-trained artist Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947)

Jun 13, 2024Dourga's Dance Gold Patina Dimitri Chiparus's Bronze Sculpture - 26" x 8"

$600

A Yoruba Shango Cult staff top: A carved wooden staff featuring a Shango priestess atop the staff, The child strapped to her back turns its head to look to the right, its hands curled under the woman’s arms. The baby refers to San

2 days LeftA Yoruba Shango Cult staff top

$190

Ogboni staff couple - Bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria: The Ogboni society is pervasive among Yoruba-speaking people, but probably originates from the Ijebu. At its head are the wisest man and woman from the community whose role is to adjudicate. Ogboni br

5 days LeftOgboni staff couple - Bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria

$240

2pc Lladro Figurines, Girl with Turkeys and Angel Head: This porcelain pair features an Angel Head Figurine, 1004885, glazed. The figurine portrays a boyish-looking angel gazing off into the distance, artist Vincente Martinez. Additionally, included is the

Jun 06, 20242pc Lladro Figurines, Girl with Turkeys and Angel Head

$20

Item Details

Description

Malekula Island, New Hebrides, 20th century, head with protruding eyes and cucumber shaped nose, composed of wood and basketry foundation, boar tusks, bark cloth, and other applied fibers, 9-1/2 x 10 x 9 in., mounted to wooden bar, overall height 12 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina

Condition

losses of fibers to back and top of head exposing basketry foundation

Buyer's Premium

Vanuatu Dance Stave Head

Name: Vanuatu Dance Stave Head
SKU: 100033015
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

See Sold Price

Starting Price $300

Sell a Similar Item

10 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Asheville, NC, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Brunk Auctions

TOP RATED

Asheville, NC, United States

435 Reviews

15,408 Followers