Lot 0056

A Sculpture of Mami Wata, Water Goddess Ex Simmons Collection

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

Ewe Shrine Idol of Mami Wata Ex Becker Collection, NY: A carved wooden shrine idol of the Water Goddess Mami Wata (Mother Water) with multiple arms and three heads looking in all directions which represents the omnipotent power of the beloved Goddess who

2021Ewe Shrine Idol of Mami Wata Ex Becker Collection, NYSee Sold Price

Sold

A Temne Mami Wata Sculpture: A Carved wooden effigy of the Water Goddess Mami Wata, in mermaid like form, painted sculpture, custom mounted for display. Temne peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall

2022A Temne Mami Wata SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fon Vodun Shrine Effigy Ex Simmons Collection.: A bold and dramatic weathered and worn old carved anthropomorphic shrine idol bound in red textiles and adorned with horn, seeds and natural fibers as well as vines. Fon peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West

2023A Fon Vodun Shrine Effigy Ex Simmons Collection.See Sold Price

Sold

A Fon Magic Fetish Horn Ex Simmons collection: A ritual implement made from an animal horn and embellished with a carved wooden spirit idol bound to the horn with textiles and natural fibers, beads, bones and organic material , covered in blood sa

2023A Fon Magic Fetish Horn Ex Simmons collectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Baga Parade Staff of Mami Wata Water Spirit: A Carved wooden female spirit effigy with brilliant red painted body of a female with a fish tail. The image most likely represents Mami Wata, The Water spirit worshipped throughout West Africa. The f

2019A Fine Baga Parade Staff of Mami Wata Water SpiritSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Senufo Deble Sculpture Ex Scanzi Collection: Carved from a heavy dense piece of wood with a well handled golden honey colored surface and somewhat stick patina suggesting field use over many years. This type of sculpture is associated with the P

2023A Fine Senufo Deble Sculpture Ex Scanzi CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYC: A Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display st

2020A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYCSee Sold Price

Sold

A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Nooter Collection.: A classic carved wooden shrine idol with fascinating form, encrusted surface suggesting sacrificial matter and well handled and worn patina. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16

2024A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Nooter Collection.See Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Nyamwezi Sculpture Ex Banks Collection: An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

2024A Fine Old Nyamwezi Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Mumuye Healing Sculpture Ex Banks collection: A Tall carved wooden shrine idol known as Iagalagana, some were used as oracles, others in connection with healing, and still others reinforced the status of important elders as embodiments of vaguely

2024A Mumuye Healing Sculpture Ex Banks collectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Guro female Sculpture Ex Endicott Collection: A rare old carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully stylized coiffure,painted black and white sections, carved wooden wrap skirt ,bent legs and hands to abdomen, raised scars and wonderful form. G

2023A Guro female Sculpture Ex Endicott CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Serene Baga Shrine Sculpture Ex Warkow Collection: A fine and charming old carved wooden shrine effigy with classic facial features and shown with hands in a gesture of offering. There are a few areas on linear scar designs and a open cavity in the ch

2024A Serene Baga Shrine Sculpture Ex Warkow CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Hemba Phallus sculpture, Ex Schienberg Collection: A very rare and fascinating carved wooden Phallus sculpture from the Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The phallus measures 14.5 inches long. - Provenance: Ex Alfie Schienberg, NY Acquired in 1989.

2019Rare Hemba Phallus sculpture, Ex Schienberg CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Baule male Sculpture Ex Banks Collection: A Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on sc

2019A Fine Baule male Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Yoruba Horseman Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection: A finely carved wooden horse and rider effigy sculpture, finely rendered with stylized riders face, shown with whip and holding the reigns, and the horse itself has a wonderfully exaggerated face. Yor

2023A Yoruba Horseman Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Lengola Sculpture Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection: A carved wooden female sculpture with a highly stylized form, inset bead eyes and mouth, and a well handled and worn surface. lengola peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 22 x 8 inches and has

2019Rare Lengola Sculpture Ex Jean Pierre Hallet CollectionSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Bakongo Ntadi stone rare couple figure 16" statue African Tribal Art MC2024: CONGO DRC Bakongo stone maternity figure NTADI Rare couple A similar statue was sold at Piasa in 2018 The Mintadi (singular: Ntadi) are commemorative stone statues In the culture of the Kongo people,

2 days LeftBakongo Ntadi stone rare couple figure 16" statue African Tribal Art MC2024

$550

Lanny Bergner (b. 1952) Sculpture: Lanny Bergner (American, b. 1952) Hanging Sculpture, metal wire. Size: 19'' x 8'' x 8'' (48 x 20 x 20 cm). Provenance: Ex. Collection of Francis C. Tucker.

16 hrs LeftLanny Bergner (b. 1952) Sculpture

$200

Marcel Debut. France. "Prix de Rome". 2 polychromed original bronze sculptures. "Tunisian Water: Marcel Debut. France. "Prix de Rome". 2 polychromed original bronze sculptures. "Tunisian Water Carrier" and "Berber Water Drinker". Signed and applied plaques. 15.25 x 12.5in high.

7 days LeftMarcel Debut. France. "Prix de Rome". 2 polychromed original bronze sculptures. "Tunisian Water

$200

GIRL WITH A WATER JUG BRONZE ART SCULPTURE ON A MARBLE BASE BY SUSAN BIZARD: This beautiful GIRL WITH A WATER JUG bronze art sculpture on a marble base is a stunning masterpiece created by the renowned artist SUSAN BIZARD. The sculpture depicts a young girl holding a water jug

May 18, 2024GIRL WITH A WATER JUG BRONZE ART SCULPTURE ON A MARBLE BASE BY SUSAN BIZARD

$54

Angela Franklin (20th c.) Wall Sculpture: Angela Franklin (African American, 20th c.) "To the People of China Came the Nation", 1990 , unique cloisonne enamel wall sculpture. Size: 32'' x 25'' x 2.5'' (81 x 64 x 6 cm). Provenance: Ex. ARCO Ch

16 hrs LeftAngela Franklin (20th c.) Wall Sculpture

$150

Ann Wolff Sculpture: Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Ann Wolff (German/Swedish, b. 1937)Marking(s); notes: signed; 1985Materials: blown and etched glass, stone (base)Dimensions (H, W, D):

May 18, 2024Ann Wolff Sculpture

$1,000

Southwest Style Wild Animals Sculptures: Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of wildlife with this captivating collection of sculptures. Included are "Sacred Gift" by Joe Slockbower from Mill Creek Studios, "Wolf Guide" by Maruri Studio,

2 days LeftSouthwest Style Wild Animals Sculptures

$20

African Art Ewe Statue: A Fon Ewe Fertility Statue, Voudun, display stand is included. 12" H (w/o stand) Provenance: Ex Bruce Heitler collection

7 days LeftAfrican Art Ewe Statue

$700

LLadro Porcelain "Goddess & Unicorn" Figural Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: LLadro Porcelain "Goddess & Unicorn" Figural Sculpture. Depicts a resting Goddess figure and Unicorn. Hand painted with high gloss finish. Model #6007. By artist: Joan Coderch. Marked Lla

May 14, 2024LLadro Porcelain "Goddess & Unicorn" Figural Sculpture

$125

Beautiful Sally Rogers Free Form Sculpture Signed Dated: Title: Beautiful Sally Rogers Free Form Sculpture Signed Dated Date/Period: 1991 Dimension: 8.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 Material: glass Additional Information: Signed Dated Beautiful Sally Rogers Free Form Sculp

May 10, 2024Beautiful Sally Rogers Free Form Sculpture Signed Dated

$50

Dino Martens Glass Sculpture, Murano: Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970)Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparentMaterials: blown glass, acrylic (base)Dimensions (H, W, D):

May 18, 2024Dino Martens Glass Sculpture, Murano

$250

19th C. Filipino Spanish Colonial Santo - Virgin Mary: **Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Philippines, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely wooden santo of the Virgin Mary wearing her traditional blue mantle with a gold-colore

1 day Left19th C. Filipino Spanish Colonial Santo - Virgin Mary

$100

Fratz & Gio, Coca Cola, Plexiglas Sculpture, stamped and numbered: Artist: Fratz & Gio Title: Coca Cola Medium: Plexiglas Sculpture, stamped and numbered Edition: 2/8 Size: 24.5 x 7 x 9.5 in. (62.23 x 17.78 x 24.13 cm) Description: A wonderful pop artwork by Fratz &

3 days LeftFratz & Gio, Coca Cola, Plexiglas Sculpture, stamped and numbered

$3,500

Michael Glancy Sculpture, 2 Pcs.: Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Michael Glancy (American, 1950-2020)Marking(s); notes: signed; 1986Materials: glass, pewterDimensions (H, W, D): base: 1&quot

May 18, 2024Michael Glancy Sculpture, 2 Pcs.

$4,000

Pair of Late 19th Century Orientalist Terracotta Nubiens Busts Attributed Friedrich Goldscheider: Pair of Late 19th Century Orientalist Terracotta Nubiens Busts Attributed Friedrich Goldscheider Late 19th Century Creation Year: Circa 1890 An exquisite set of a pair of North African orientalist/afr

7 days LeftPair of Late 19th Century Orientalist Terracotta Nubiens Busts Attributed Friedrich Goldscheider

$100

Dale Chihuly Radiant Persian Pair Sculpture: Dale Patrick Chihuly (American, b. 1941) Lapis Blue Radiant Persian Pair Glass Sculpture, two-pieces of hand-blown glass, one with etched signature to side and numbered "3/175" to underside. Larger: 5

7 days LeftDale Chihuly Radiant Persian Pair Sculpture

$4,750

More Items in African Sculptures & Carvings

African Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon: Copper and bronze metal strips adorn the authentic antique reliquary of the Kota in northeastern Gabon. Originally, Mbulu Ngulus were used by the Kota to guard and protect sacred ancestral bones. The

43 mins LeftAfrican Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon

$300

African Art Luba Statue: A large wood Luba statue, female, with body scarification, and large coiffure hair on reverse of head. 24" H

7 days LeftAfrican Art Luba Statue

$90

A Deeply caved Antique Tribal African Head.: A Deeply caved Antique Tribal African Head. A mystery artifact with an odd perfume suggestive of regular libation. An utterly fascinating piece; origin and purpose quite unknown. measures approx. 9" X

May 18, 2024A Deeply caved Antique Tribal African Head.

$50

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 9 inches high x 4 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US inc

4 days LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$90

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 20 inches high x 14 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US i

4 days LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$350

7 days LeftAfrican Art Ewe Statue

$700

4 days LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$90

Senufo Stool: African Art Senufo Stool from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 10 inches high x 12 inches depth x 17.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US i

4 days LeftSenufo Stool

$180

Benin Bronze Head: African Art Benin Bronze Head from Nigeria. The dimension is 13.25 inches high x 11 inches depth x 10.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $155.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

4 days LeftBenin Bronze Head

$2,400

Bacongo Fetish Statue: African Art Bacongo Fetish from DRC. The dimension is 11.5 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packin

4 days LeftBacongo Fetish Statue

$100

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 19 inches high x 15 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US i

4 days LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$350

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 9.25 inches high x 3.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental U

4 days LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$90

Benin Bronze Bell: African Art Benin Bronze Bell from Nigeria. The dimension is 17.5 inches high x 5.25 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $125.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handl

4 days LeftBenin Bronze Bell

$1,500

Bamana Mask: African Art Bamana Mask from Mali. The dimension is 26 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packing

4 days LeftBamana Mask

$220

Bamileke Stool: African Art Bamileke Stool from Cameroon. The dimension is 15 inches high x 10 inches depth x 12 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $65.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US incl

4 days LeftBamileke Stool

$260

Powerful Ram Mask with stand: African Art Powerful Ram Mask from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 15 inches high x 10 inches depth x 8 inches wide. With stand 18 inches high. The shipping cost for domestic is $85.00 flat rate shippin

4 days LeftPowerful Ram Mask with stand

$240

Recommended Art

American (19th c.) Hudson River School Landscape: American (19th c.) Hudson River School Landscape, oil painting on canvas. Period frame. Size: 22'' x 36'', 56 x 91 cm (stretcher); 24'' x 43'', 61 x 109 cm (frame).

16 hrs LeftAmerican (19th c.) Hudson River School Landscape

$1,100

Antique early 20C French oil painting signed: ARTIST: - (France, early 20 century) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 4 x 5 inches / 10

7 days LeftAntique early 20C French oil painting signed

$260

Heinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Sperling (Germany, 1844 - 1924) TITLE: Jack Russell Terrier Dog YEAR: 1906 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some scratches/paint losses. Few small inpaintings

7 days LeftHeinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique

$2,100

Ludwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Ludwig Adam Kunz (Germany, Austria, 1857 - 1929) TITLE: Tabletop Still Life MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses mostly along edges. Minor craquelure. Few scattered minor in

7 days LeftLudwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique

$750

Marcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting: ARTIST: Marcel Brisson (French, 1915 - ???) TITLE: Paris Cityscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZ

7 days LeftMarcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting

$450

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Hudson River, NJ (titled on verso) YEAR: 2022 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE:

7 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$260

Oil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4": Oil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4"

6 days LeftOil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4"

$700

Willem Heytmann (Dutch,b 1950) oil painting: ARTIST: Willem Heytmann (Netherlands, born 1950) NAME: Beach Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 12 x 19 1/2 inches / 30 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE

7 days LeftWillem Heytmann (Dutch,b 1950) oil painting

$240

Attributed to Alexander Francis Harmer: (1856-1925, California, New Jersey) Portrait of an African American. Dated 1886. Oil on canvas painting, most likely a study. Signed with initials and dated lower right. Initialed on verso AFH. In an

6 days LeftAttributed to Alexander Francis Harmer

$550

Louis Kronberg (NY,FL,MA,1872-1965) pastel painting antique: ARTIST: Louis Kronberg (New York, Florida, Massachusetts, 1872 - 1965) TITLE: Ballerina YEAR: 1912 MEDIUM: pastel on paper. Paper applied to canvas. CONDITION: Overall good. Framed under glass. Wear t

7 days LeftLouis Kronberg (NY,FL,MA,1872-1965) pastel painting antique

$240

Heinrich Hirt (German,1841-1902) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Hirt (Germany, 1841 - 1902) TITLE: Children Playing with Kitten MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few scattered minor inpaintings. ART

7 days LeftHeinrich Hirt (German,1841-1902) oil painting antique

$2,200

Circa 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished: Circa 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished condition. Has slots for naming drawers. Found in Eau Claire WI collection. Hgt 44" w 37" d 24".The insid

6 days LeftCirca 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished

$350

Chauncey Foster Ryder (NY,NH,1868-1949) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Chauncey Foster Ryder (New York, New Hampshire, 1868 - 1949) TITLE: Harbor Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Very minor craquelure. Some scattered small inpainting

7 days LeftChauncey Foster Ryder (NY,NH,1868-1949) oil painting antique

$110

Geronimo, Unpublished Portrait & More: Half length studio silver gelatin portrait of Geronimo. Half length studio portrait of Naiche. Outdoor group photo of the Anadarko Ladies Band, in front of the P.A. Wade Photo Studio. Each Lawton, Okl

May 14, 2024Geronimo, Unpublished Portrait & More

$900

Chauncey Foster Ryder (1868-1949, NY, NH) Day at: the Beach. Late 19th/early 20th century. Oil painting on artist board painting of figures on a beach. American Impressionist. Signed lower left. Framed and glazed. The frame appears to be original. Si

6 days LeftChauncey Foster Ryder (1868-1949, NY, NH) Day at

$1,500

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

May 18, 2024Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$500

A Sculpture of Mami Wata, Water Goddess Ex Simmons Collection

Item Details

Description

A carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure of a snake, and shown wrapped over the shoulder by another serpent. In southeast Nigeria among the Anang Ibibio, figures of Mami Wata blend with ideas of earlier water spirits and deities. She was considered a giver of wealth and was also linked with curing problems of infertility. The sculpture measures 15 inches tall on is custom 4 x 5 inch display base. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: Ex Daniel Simmons collection, Philadelphia, USA.

Condition

well handled and weathered

Buyer's Premium

A Sculpture of Mami Wata, Water Goddess Ex Simmons Collection

Name: A Sculpture of Mami Wata, Water Goddess Ex Simmons Collection
SKU: 166221565
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

17 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Quakertown, PA, us

Ship with LiveAuctioneers

Local Pickup Available

Arrange Your Own Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

TOP RATED

Quakertown, PA, United States

266 Reviews

2,103 Followers

Auction Curated By

Todd ZiesenissOwner & CEO