Old African Scroll

An old African scroll. Hand-written on bark. Carved wooden cover. Dimensions (when closed): 6X4X3 cm.

OLD AFRICAN MASK, FROM HUDSON VALLEY ESTATE, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN IN A MUSEUM OR COLLECTION, ORIGIN UNKNOWN, MEASURES 18" TALL. SLIPS OVER HEAD.* WE JUST NOTICED ON (2) OF THE HORNS, THEY WERE CRACKS

3 Old Kota Reliquaries. Gabon, Africa. Copper clad carved wood. Ranging in size from: 25.25" H (w/ stand) 24'' x 10.5'' x 1.75'' (61 x 27 x 4 cm) to 19.75"H (w/ stand) 18'' x 7.25'' x 6'' (46 x 18 x 1

A carved wooden dance mask with precise linear designs and overall classic form, with highly stylized mouth and eyes. The mask has a woven grass headdress / netting still attached and remains of hair

Fine Old African Bamun/Bamileke Mask, Cameroon. Carved wood, plant fiber, shells. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills, California; Harry Franklin Gallery, Beverly

This is a very rare and powerful old carved wooden effigy of a Monkey, created for use on a ritual shrine by the Mbra Cult of the Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure has an encrusted s

5 Kota Reliquaries. Gabon, Africa. Metal clad carved wood. Largest size: 23.25'' x 11.5'' x 1.5'' (59 x 29 x 4 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

A very fine old carved wooden Shrine idol from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture of a male effigy is often created for a person who endures physical or emotional distres

A exceedingly beautiful carved wooden couple with a well handled surface suggesting many years of traditional field use. The sculptures Measure 22 inches tall on their bases. Baule peoples, Ivory Coas

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

A Very finely carved female effigy with classic treatment to the face and coiffure, well patinated dark surface. This figure was once atop a wooden staff , known locally as a tefalipitya staff. Local

A very old and interesting carved wooden female effigy with well worn and well handled surface, and shown with a highly stylized coiffure, with hair pins and top knots, buns and such. The sculpture ha

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars and finely carved coiffure. In the Baule world a experiences physical or emotional distress often seeks the

A carved wooden helmet mask adorned with copper sheet, animal hide and embellished with numerous glass beads and textiles. The Bwoom mask was worn at boys initiations where it would represent the natu

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with no apparent breaks or repairs. Ex-Yacouba Traore (copy of original receipt can be included) from Old French Collection - previous owner (Denise Potter of Vannes,

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, heavy kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a

A Tall carved wooden Dance mask representing the sacred Hornbill bird with female ancestor image on top and various painted designs, woven grass rope for attachment. Known locally as a (Dyodyomini),Do

An old African musical instrument, made of wood covered with snake skin, the neck is made of ivory carved with figures. Length: 107 grams. The cords are missing, minor flaws. *This lot cannot be sold

An elegant and refined old carved wooden ladle with a most charming female form carved as the handle .Pende peoples, Congo, central Africa. The ladle measures 9.25 x 4.25 inches. Provenance: Robert ba

A very finely carved wooden mask with attached headdress and wonderfully painted geometric designs throughout. This mask represented a wise older man at boys’ initiations. One of the principal Kuba

A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments a

A fine Pende "Giphogo" helmet mask, carved wood with various mineral pigments. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Giphogo masks were danced by the chiefs of the Eastern Pende on the occasion o

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide