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Yoruba Wood Divination/Magic TapperNigeria, early 20th

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Early 20th C. Yoruba Wood Funerary Figure: **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden funerary statue of a highly-stylized anthropomorphic form. The figure stands

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Early 20th C. Yoruba Wood Shango Staff w/ Woman: **Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A ceremonial staff carved from wood with an axe blade-like upper portion and the body of a woman integrat

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YORUBA - pair of Ibeji figures: Nigeria, Yoruba early, 20th century, wood, cauri shells, small beads, pigments, representing twins, usage traces, dark brown patina. Minor losses. Dim.: 23,5cm.

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A YORUBA CARVED WOOD MALE TWIN IBEJI FIGURE, NIGERIA,: A YORUBA CARVED WOOD MALE TWIN IBEJI FIGURE, NIGERIA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, modeled in a standing position with bulging eyes centering iron nail head decoration beneath incised eyelash details

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Yoruba Peoples Female ere-ibeji: Female ere-ibeji Yoruba peoples Nigeria early 20th century Wood with glass beads 11"H In good condition, with old eroded and missing sections; fine lustrous, medium brown patina remains Provenance: ol

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Exhibited Russian Icon, "The Seven Archangels": Exhibited Russian Icon, "The Seven Archangels". Oil on wood. Early 20th C. The inscription reads "The Image of the Holy Seven Heavenly Powers, the Archangels and Arkhistrategos." Michael (the leader o

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Bena Lulua Figure, DRC, Early 20th C.: A Bena Lulua standing figure. Wood. Early 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo. With mount: 5 3/4" x 1 3/8".Condition: Good, with obvious signs of wear and use.Provenance: From a Dallas, Tex

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Relief of Bellerophon Riding Pegasus: Vintage Painted Relief of Bellerophon Riding Pegasus, carved wood early 20th C.32.5" H x 24.25" WProperty from the estate of Seymour Stein (1942 - 2023).

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Silent Butler, Ball Toss, Minstrel Bank, & Figure: Folk art silent butler, small ball toss, minstrel bank, & figure. Butler. Carved and painted wood. Early 20th century. H 35" W 15-3/8". Ball toss: H 11-1/4" W 6-1/8". Minstrel bank: H 7-3/4" W 4-3/4"

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French key form trade sign in painted wood: French key form trade sign in painted wood. Early 20th century. 28 3/4"h x 11 1/4"w Weight: 5lbs

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Six Piece Ice Fishing Decoys Grouping: Six piece ice fishing decoys grouping, hand painted and carved wood, early 20th c., all are unsigned, sizes range from 5" to 9" in length

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West African Side Blown Trumpet, Early 20th C.: A West African Side Blown Trumpet. Wood. Early 20th century. West Africa. 25 1/8" x 2 3/4". With mount: 23 3/4" x 5". Condition: Abrasions, cracks, chipped, and surface residue. Custom mount included.

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Wilcox, Crittenden & Co., Nautical Ship's Compass: Wilcox, Crittenden & Company (American, est. 1869). Boxed nautical ship's compass. Brass, bronze, glass, wood. Early 20th C. Box: Height: 4", Length: 6", Depth: 6". Compass has a diameter of 4". Compa

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Thermometer "Washington House": Thermometer "Washington House", Somerton, Philadelphia, PA, Louis Feulnor, Prop. "Auction Sales Every Monday Night", wood, early 20th C., 3" x 8 1/2". CONDITION: Very good, working condition, oxidatio

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Silver City Stage Coach w/3 Pieces of Luggage: Folk art model of the Silver City Stage Coach. Painted and varnished wood. Early 20th century. H 11" W 28" D 7" approx. Excellent condition. Collection of Laura Mitler.

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American Arts and Crafts Hand Hammered Bronze & Wood Ashtray, Early 20th C.: American Arts and Crafts hand hammered bronze and wooden ashtray holder, early 20th century. Wooden base with metal mounts. Apparently unmarked. Weight Approx., 1 lb Measures Approx., 5.75 inches x 5.

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Yoruba Wood Divination/Magic TapperNigeria, early 20th

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Yoruba Wood Divination/Magic TapperNigeria, early 20th Century Well carved in relief with a kneeling female figure, with her hands to herbreasts. 12-1/2 inches Height + custom mount. Splits and nicks at base,encrustations. Ex. Joshua Dimanstein Los Angeles CA

Condition

Splits and nicks at base,encrustations

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Yoruba Wood Divination/Magic TapperNigeria, early 20th

Name: Yoruba Wood Divination/Magic TapperNigeria, early 20th
SKU: 123156533
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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