Lot 4173

Gurunshi/Mossi, Burkina Faso, West Africa, abstract

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2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts: 2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts. Lobi People, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. 1) Abstract Seated Figure. Size: 6"H x 2.5"W x 1.5"D (15 x 6 x 4 cm). 2) Snake Currency. Size: "H x 7.25"W x 4"

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Wonderfully Abstract Bwa Kobiay Dance mask: Carved wooden mask with tall central crest and abstract facial features, Carved geometric designs accented with red,white and black kaolin clay pigment. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measure

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Gere Wobe African Mask with Warthog like appendages: Large and impressive older mask with apparent field use and wear, Gere / Wobe peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The mask features a tall headdress with abstract facial features, woven rope beard, br

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A Rare Eastern Mossi Female Effigy Ex William Wright: A carved wooden female effigy in abstract style with a highly stylized face and overall form. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex William Wright Gallery, New York, 1980s, also Eug

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Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing Figure: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. An abstract iron creation, in the form of a standing, anthropomorphic figure. The figure has a long, rectangular torso, elongated li

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Early 20th C. African Mossi Wood Carved Stool: **Originally Listed At $400** West Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi people, ca. early 20th century CE. A charming, hand-carved wooden stool of abstract anthropomorphic form. The "back" of the figure is the

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NAFANDJI MASK / BURKINA FASO WEST AFRICA: Description: NAFANDJI MASK / BURKINA FASO WEST AFRICA ; Measurement approximate: 85 x 35 (inches); Start price: $50; Shipping cost: Pick up only or contact us for quote

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Gurunsi Peoples, Large Cuff, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely mid-20th century.: Gurunsi peoples, large cuff, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely mid-20th century. Approximate size, 6.75"H x 4.25"W (max). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Carved Wooden Doll, Possibly Mossi People’s Style, Burkina Faso, West Africa: Carved wooden doll, possibly Mossi people’s style, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size 10"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Gurunsi Peoples Style, Carved Wood Chameleon Fetish, Ghana or Burkina Faso, West Africa: Gurunsi peoples style, carved wood chameleon fetish, Ghana or Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 18.1"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Group of (4) Forged Iron Human and Animal Figures, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa: Group of (4) forged iron human and animal figures, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Appromiate size, 6.25"H (largest). PROVENANCE: From the estate of

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Wrought Iron Figure, for Healing or Divination, Burkina Faso, West Africa: Wrought iron figure, for healing or divination, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 12.25"H x 3.75". PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould

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Wrought Iron Snake, Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa: Wrought iron snake, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 13.75"H (15.25" on custom stand). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Go

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Gurunsi Peoples Style, Carved Wood Rooster, Burkina Faso, West Africa: Gurunsi peoples style carved wood rooster, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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Protective Amulet to Ward off Serpents, Bronze/Brass, Burkina Faso, West Africa,: Protective amulet to ward off serpents, bronze/brass, cast using the lost wax method, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 1.75"W. PROVENANCE: From

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Gurunshi/Mossi, Burkina Faso, West Africa, abstract

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Gurunshi/Mossi, Burkina Faso, West Africa, abstract zoomorphic horned mask, cubistic, flat face except for a crested nose, circular horns atop, striking white design against dark brown-black, appears old, used, and authentic, 26.5"h. Provenance: Southern California Estate