20th C. African Maasai Wood & Beaded Rungu Club

Eastern Africa, Kenya and northern Tanzania, Maasai, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful weapon known as a rungu made of wood with an ornate beaded covering. This staff is comprised of a cyl

African Maasai Kenya beaded wood Rungu Club . It measures 19 inches long. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online STA

Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful spear of a lengthy form with a bottom spike and a massive blade both attached to the ends of a short, central wo

Ca. third quarter 20thC. East African/Maasai club. We believe this to be a club Mr. Nooter purchased in Tanzania 1982. Ex-Nooter coll.

**Originally Listed At $950** Central Africa, Kenya, Turkana, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved wooden war club created by the Turkana peoples, of a characteristic shape

Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A throwing spear of a formidable length with a wooden central pole secured with dangerous weapons on either end. The bottom

Large 20th Century African Wood Carved Tribal Mask along with a 20th Century Beaded African Wood Carved and Brass Mounted Mask. Largest measures 21" x 10-1/4". Remaining measures 13" x 11-5/8". Estima

A group of six ethnographic figural and utilitarian objects. 20th century. ++ Songye wood power charm. D.R. Congo. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3 3/4". ++ Polynesian club.18 1/4" x 3". ++ Yoruba metal figurine.

3pc Zulu Knobkerrie Hardwood War Clubs 19'' to 27'' Long. Carved wood clubs and one with steel and brass tacks applied. Scattered wear from use. Early to mid 20th century, African.

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Loango / Kasai river region, probably Mbala, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful bird effigy club, the wooden handle carved with the head and

Two Central African cowrie & beaded wooden figures. 20th century. Central African Cameroon Grasslands. Larger: 20".

An Ashanti "Akuaba" wood fertility dollEarly/mid-20th century, Ashanti Peoples; Ghana, AfricaThe carved wood stylized female figure with beaded decoration at the neck and base; with later ad

DESCRIPTION: Antique carved knobkerrie battle and hunting club featuring a polished shaft and a smooth knob ending in a piercing point. CIRCA: 19th to early 20th Century ORIGIN: Southern/Eastern Afric

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with a fine and rich original dark patina, very little wood edge loss, and only minor top line. Stool supported by three curved legs. Ex-Nooter coll.

Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W 9" D 4" | Blue, White And Read Beading With Cowrie Shells Around The Chin/Neck And On Top The Head.Pr

Carved wood figure with beaded necklace, Moba peoples style, Togo, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 15"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with some surface patina and wood loss as shown. This pair was also suggested to be of Baule origin. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Age-appropriate condition as shown in photos, with some polychrome paint still visible, cracked and chipped center bottom. Ovoid shield, wood, polychrome; Maasai people,

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with complete and various colored hand-made glass trade beads, all strung on stiff wire for support. This piece comes with a book explaining the tribal use of these stif

Group of Three Large Carved Wood African Figures, 20th c., consisting of two female fertility figures, one with beaded jewelry; and an antelope with cowrie shell decoration, Fertility- H.- 32 in., W.-

East African Maasai Shield, Early 20th C. The elliptical painted leather shield with red and black decoration, wood handle to the back. Provenance: Farrow Fine Art, San Rafael, CA. Size: 39'' x 26'' x

Group (8) tribal beaded accessories, 20th c., incl. an old Maasai bag, an African beaded neck collar/necklace, a beadwork panel, a pair of red and white beaded rods, and an old beaded panel, African o

A group of five ethnographic wood and metal objects. 20th century. ++ Bamileke stool. Cameroon. 17" x 17" x 18 1/2". ++ Bronze figure. 4" x 1 3/4" x 4". ++ Kuba beaded amulet. D. R. Congo. 5 1/2" x 4"

20th century, to include a Bwoom helmet and a Songye nobility helmet, composed of carved wood, applied metal, beaded decoration, bells and cowrie shells. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, Octo