Sold202220th C. Mali Polychrome Wood Puppet Mami Wata**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Mali, Bozo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive Bozo puppet depicting Mami Wata, the water deity and ultimate Mother Water in a mermaid form - her lonSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, Early/MidFine African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, early/mid 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ford Wheeler, NY; Private Collection, NY. Size: 11'' x 13'' x 17.5'' (28 x 33 x 44 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2015Dogon Kanaga mask, 20th c.A polychrome and wood Kanaga mask Mali, Dogon, 20th century. 42"h x 23"w. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TXSee Sold Price
Sold2023Mali Marka Wood & Brass Antelope Puppet Mask**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Segou region, Bamana / Marka (Warka) people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A spectacular antelope mask carved from wood then covered with copper-iron alloy sheeSee Sold Price
Sold2018Group of 3 West African Bobo PuppetsGroup of 3 West African Bobo Puppets, Burkina Faso/Mali, 20th c; carved wood, paint, fabrics. Largest Size: 40 '' x 9'' (102 x 23 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022Two African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 31'' x 8'' x 6'' (79 x 20 x 15 cm); 2) 30'' x 9'' x 5'' (76 x 23 x 13 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022Two African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 32'' x 9'' x 9'' (81 x 23 x 23 cm); 2) 30'' x 7'' x 5'' (76 x 18 x 13 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2017Published Bamana Wood Marionette PuppetAfrica, Mali, Marka people, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a pronounced head presenting skillfully delineated facial features, hammered brass eyes and decorative pieces atSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. Bamana Wood Maani Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $175** West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a slender body, a knob-shaped tip, and a thick midsection surmountedSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Painted Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $125** Western Africa, Mali, Bamana culture, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An amusing, hand-carved wooden puppet head from the Bamana people of Western Africa. It has a slenSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. Indonesian Painted Wood Wayang Puppets (6)Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid 20th century CE. A set of six Javanese Wayang polychrome wooden stick puppets with fine detailing and exquisite color, carved and painted on both sides. Such puppetsSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, Mid 20th C.Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, mid 20th c.. A very fine old Maani puppet from the Sogow masquerade. Carved wood, beads. On stand. Provenance: Material Culture, June 12, 2016, Lot 618. SiSee Sold Price
Sold2023Bamana or Marka Marionette Carved Wood African Tribal Puppet HeadCa. first half 20thC. Very good with no apparent repairs. Age-appropriate surface patina wear. From Mali, this piece is carved with horizontal crest, braids, includes cowrie shells and beads. MeasuresSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Large Female Bambara Puppet1st part of the 20th century, tribally used with natural wood surface, including a custom iron stand. Ex: Rosen Collection. As appears in The Colorful Sogodo Puppets of Mali. The exceptional book by MSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large Early 20th C. Duck DecoysGrouping of Two Large Early 20th Century Polychrome wood Carved Duck Decoys with Inset Eyes. Unmarked. Larger decoy measures 7-1/2" x 18-1/2" x 4". Remaining figure measures 6" x 19" x 4". Condition:See Sold Price
Sold202119/20th C. Santos Figure19/20th Century Polychrome wood Carved Santos Figure with Child. Measures 10-1/4" x 4-1/2'. Condition: Surface wear, rubbing, missing right hand. Estimate: $100.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $68.00See Sold Price
Sold2023Large Cochiti Pueblo DrumEarly 20th century, polychrome wood with double-ended hide drum heads, hide lashings and handles, 23-1/2 x 13 in.; together with a wood drum stick with hide wrapped head Provenance: Dave and Chris KnoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Duck DecoysGrouping of Two Early 20th Century Polychrome wood Carved Duck Decoys with Inset Eyes. Unmarked. Larger decoy measures 7-1/2" x 18-1/2" x 4". Remaining figure measures 6" x 19" x 4". Condition: RubbinSee Sold Price
Sold2023PAPUA NEW GUINEA CANOE SPLASHBOARDPAPUA NEW GUINEA CANOE SPLASHBOARDNew Guinea (Massim), early 20th century, polychrome wood. Painted white, red, and black in swirls and abstractions.22 x 24 in. (55.9 x 61 cm.)See Sold Price
Sold202220th C. Hopi Polychrome Wood Kachina Bird-Faced FigureNative American, Southwestern United States, Hopi, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden kachina doll depicting a large, bird-faced figure. Painted in yellow, red, white, and black piSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. Kwakiutl Polychrome Wood MaskNative American, Pacific Northwest, Kwakwaka'wakw people (Kwakiutl), ca. mid to late 20th century CE, purportedly created by Lelooska (Don Smith, 1933-1996) or a member of the Lelooska family. An incrSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. Zuni Polychrome Wood & Wool Rattle w/ SnakesNative American, Southwestern United States, Zuni, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An unusual and large handmade wooden gourd rattle brightly painted with serpentine motifs. The globular gourd bodySee Sold Price
Sold202220th C. African Mali Wood Antelope Chiwara (Headdress)**Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, Mali, Bamana (also Bambara), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A fantastic example of a Chiwara - also Chi Wara, Ci Wara - headdress depicting a tall antelopeSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C. Yoruba Polychrome Wood Gelede Helmet Mask**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine example of a hand-carved wooden helmet mask, featuring an anthropomorphic face with a largeSee Sold Price
5 days LeftRich Penn AuctionsDepartment Store Mannequin, French Art Deco carved & polychrome wood, c.1935, semi-dimensional$50(1 bid)