Ethnographic Arts, Artifacts & Textiles SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 1, 2026
Ethnographic Arts, Artifacts & Textiles SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 1, 2026
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ETHNOGRAPHIC ARTS
FRONT COVER Various Lots
AUCTION STARTS TO CLOSE Thursday, October 1 at 2 pm
SPECIALIST Andrew Brandt ab@waddingtons.ca 416-847-6168
FRONT INSIDE COVER Lot 108 Baule Ndoma (Portrait) Mask, Ivory Coast, West Africa, late 19th/20th century
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BACK INSIDE COVER Lot 128 Nafana Bedu Mask, Ivory Coast, West Africa, 20th century BACK COVER Lot 49 Shona Serpentine Stone Carving by Henry Munyuradzi (1931-1998), titled “Night Ape”, late 20th century
1 THREE CHRISTIE’S AUCTION CATALOGUES: AMERICAN INDIAN ART FROM THE JAMES HOOPER COLLECTION, 1976; AFRICAN ART FROM THE JAMES HOOPER COLLECTION, 1976; OCEANIC ART FROM THE JAMES HOOPER COLLECTION, 1980
$150 — 200
2 GROUP OF 28 AFRICAN ART REFERENCE BOOKS $200 — 300
3 AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL PAINTING BY EUNICE NAPANGARDI, TITLED “BUSH BANANA DREAMING”, LATE 20TH CENTURY acrylic on canvas laid down on board, 27.6 x 16.9 in — 70 x 43 cm PROVENANCE:
Aboriginal Desert Art Gallery, Australia $300 — 500
4 AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL EUCALYPTUS BARK PAINTING, 20TH CENTURY with flora, fauna and geometric designs, signed MANAWILA in pen verso, 25.5 x 13.75 in — 64.8 x 34.9 cm $150 — 200
5 AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL EUCALYPTUS BARK PAINTING, 20TH CENTURY unsigned, depicting a barramundi fish, 8 x 17 in — 20.3 x 17 cm $100 — 150
6 MODERN AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL DIDGERIDO carved and painted wood, length 45.75 in — 116.2 cm $100 — 150
7 INUIT ANTLER, BONE AND SINEW KNIFE, BUFFALO HORN AND HIDE RATTLE AND A FIGURAL CARVED HORN FEAST LADLE IN THE NORTHWEST COAST STYLE, 20TH CENTURY Some loss sinew on the knife handle, knife length 16.25 in — 41.3 cm $150 — 200
8 KONYAK NAGA 73-STRAND COBALT BLUE GLASS TRADE BEAD NECKLACE, NAGALAND, INDIA, MID-20TH CENTURY with multi-coloured glass bead and shell clasp, overall length 30.5 in — 77.5 cm $200 — 300
9 TIBETAN MALA BONE BEAD NECKLACE, 19TH CENTURY with 108 12mm beads, two flower-form beads, 20 smaller beads and a skull form pendant, overall length 27 in — 68.6 cm $150 — 200
10 TIBETAN LADAKH BREASTPLATE/BIB NECKLACE, JAMMU/KASHMIR, INDIA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY coral, amber, bronze and onyx beads, agate and turquoise cabochons and cowrie shells bezel set in silver, width 9.75 in — 24.8 cm PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, British Columbia $150 — 250
11 KAYAPO HYACINTH MACAW FEATHER HEADDRESS, BRAZIL, LATE 20TH CENTURY with ornate frame framed 41 x 34.75 in — 104.1 x 88.3 cm PROVENANCE:
Acquired by Norman Elder in 1989 from the Iriri River Region, Amazon Waddington’s, c.2005 Private Collection, Toronto $150 — 200
12 SANTAL FIGURAL DHODRO BANAM (LUTE), ORISSA, INDIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood with reptile skin covered sound box, length 34.25 in — 87 cm $150 — 250
13 TWO DAYAK MANDUA PARANG IHLANG HEADHUNTER’S SWORD, BORNEO, INDONESIA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY hammered and worked steel blade secured to carved bone and wire-wrapped handle, carved wood sheath decorated with fiber; the second: steel blade secured to engraved bone wire-wrapped handle, carved wood sheath decorated with fiber, hide and tin, secondary blade with carved bone handle secured to wood haft, length 28.75 in — 73 cm; length 27.5 in — 69.9 cm $300 — 400
14 INDONESIAN BONE AND BAMBOO CALENDAR AND A BATAK MASK, 20TH CENTURY mask height 9.25 in — 23.5 cm $100 — 150
15 IFUGAO PANGALAPANG NECK ORNAMENT, NORTHERN LUZON, PHILIPPINES, 20TH CENTURY carved and engraved mother of pearl shells mounted to woven rattan, length 12.5 in — 31.8 cm $100 — 120
16 GROUP OF FIVE GRADUATED BURMESE BRONZE DUCK FORM OPIUM WEIGHTS, 20TH CENTURY largest height 1.75 in — 4.4 cm $100 — 120
16A TAINO STONE FERTILITY HEAD, CARIBBEAN, 1000/1500 AD carved with four breasts verso, on an ebonised block base, overall height 9 in — 22.9 cm $200 — 300
17 MESOAMERICAN STONE PENDANT, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Inventory mark on back in black ink 6644, height 2.25 in — 5.7 cm $100 — 150
17A LARGE HINDU STONE SHIVA LINGAM (COSMIC EGG), INDIA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY now mounted on a walnut block plinth, stone length 6.8 in — 17.2 cm $200 — 300
18 FANTE ASAFO APPLIQUÉ FLAG, GHANA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY Some wear and fading, 57.5 x 37.5 in — 146.1 x 95.3 cm $300 — 500
19 MIXED WEAVE SUMBA IKTA PAHIKUNG SARONG, INDONESIA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY features dyed cloth, weaving and shell work decorations depicting animals, 7 ft 1 ins x 1 ft 10 ins — 2.2 m x 0.6 m $200 — 300
20 KUBA CLOTH, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY dyed and woven raffia, Some fading, wear and written in blue ink MARE to one panel, 89 x 26 in — 226.1 x 66 cm $100 — 150
21 TWO INDIAN JACQUARD KASHMIR SHAWLS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 5 ft 4 ins x 5 ft 3 ins — 1.6 m x 1.6 m; 10 ft 10 ins x 5 ft 5 ins — 3.3 m x 1.7 m $100 — 150
22 TRIBAL QASHQAI MIXED WEAVE HORSE COVER, PERSIAN, C.1960 6 ft 3 ins x 4 ft 8 ins — 1.9 m x 1.4 m $180 — 240
23 GROUP OF FOUR RUGS, INCLUDING AN AFGHAN SAMPLER, C.1960, A PAKISTANI BOKHARA, C.1970, AND TWO TURKISH SAMPLERS, BOTH C.1920 2 ft 11 ins x 2 ft 1 ins — 0.9 m x 0.6 m; 4 ft 2 ins x 2 ft 8 ins — 1.3 m x 0.8 m; 1 ft 10 ins x 1 ft 8 ins — 0.6 m x 0.5 m; 1 ft 11 ins x 1 ft 8 ins — 0.6 m x 0.5 m $60 — 80
24 PAKISTANI PRAYER RUG, C.1960/70 9 ft 1 ins x 3 ft 1 ins — 2.8 m x 0.9 m $60 — 80
25 PAKISTANI BOKHARA, SHIRVAN DESIGN RUG, C.1960 9 ft x 6 ft 2 ins — 2.7 m x 1.9 m $60 — 80
26 MANAM ISLAND ANCESTRAL MASK, COASTAL RAMU REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, C.1940 carved and painted wood, includes stand, height 22 in — 55.9 cm, Inscribed “Samtin Olsem” in pen on both sides of the mask, inventory number MHM-116 on sticker verso. PROVENANCE:
Purchased at Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, California, September 12, 2013 $800 — 1,200
27 IATMUL ORATOR’S STOOL, YENSINGMUNGWA, SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, shell and natural hair decoration, 41.5 x 10.5 x 11.5 in — 105.4 x 26.7 x 29.2 cm PROVENANCE:
Gallery Primitive, Cairns, Australia $600 — 900
28 LARGE SEPIK RIVER FIGURAL SUSPENSION/FOOD HOOK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied shell and fiber decorations, 73.2 x 17.7 in — 185.9 x 45 cm $600 — 900
29 SEPIK RIVER MASK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments and cowrie shell inset eyes, height 29.75 in — 75.6 cm $150 — 250
30 ABELAM MASK, EAST SEPIK PROVENCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigment, height 10.75 in — 27.3 cm $120 — 180
31 ABELAM YAM MASK, MAPRIK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY woven cane with applied natural pigments, 20 x 9.5 x 15 in — 50.8 x 24.1 x 38.1 cm PROVENANCE:
Waddington’s, March 31st, 2016, Lot 42 $200 — 300
32 SEPIK RIVER DOUBLE-SIDED FIGURAL SPIRIT BOARD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, height 23.5 in — 59.7 cm $200 — 300
33 LARGE SEPIK RIVER GABLE MASK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied feathers, leaves, shell and bead decorations; accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt, 46 x 32 x 6.75 in — 116.8 x 81.3 x 17.1 cm PROVENANCE:
The Isaacs Gallery Ltd, Toronto $200 — 300
34 IATMUL ANCESTRAL FIGURE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments, height 30.75 in — 78.1 cm PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, Nova Scotia $250 — 350
35 TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA MASK FORM WALL HANGINGS, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved and painted wood with cowrie shell inset eyes, height 17.5 in — 44.5 cm; height 10.75 in — 27.3 cm $100 — 150
36 SEPIK RIVER FIGURAL SUSPENSION/ FOOD HOOK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments and cowrie shell inset eyes, height 29.5 in — 74.9 cm PROVENANCE:
Gallery Primitive, Cairns, Australia Private Collection, Nova Scotia $150 — 250
37 PAPUA NEW GUINEA MASK TOGETHER WITH A DOUBLE-SIDED FINIAL, LATE 20TH CENTURY both carved and painted wood, the mask with cassowary feather, shell, fiber and boars tusk decoration, the finial with threads and cowrie shell inset eyes, height 18.25 in — 46.4 cm; height 16 in — 40.6 cm $100 — 150
38 SEPIK RIVER MASK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with some natural pigment and shell inset eyes, height 33.25 in — 84.5 cm $150 — 200
39 TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA WALL PLAQUES, LATE 20TH CENTURY both carved wood with shell decoration, depicting faces and animals, height 37 in — 94 cm; height 23.5 in — 59.7 cm $100 — 150
40 PAPUA NEW GUINEA SPIRIT BOARD TOGETHER WITH A GABLE MASK, 20TH CENTURY both carved wood, one with shell inset eyes and cassowary feathers, the other with polychrome natural pigments, tallest height 23 in — 58.4 cm $180 — 240
41 TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA FIGURES, 20TH CENTURY both carved wood with cowrie shell inset eyes and applied natural pigment, height 20 in — 50.8 cm; height 14.5 in — 36.8 cm $180 — 240
41A MURIK LAKES MASK, EAST SEPIK PROVENCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigment depicting a spirit or ancestral face adorned with animals including crocodiles, birds and a snake; accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt, 34.5 x 12 x 8.75 in — 87.6 x 30.5 x 22.2 cm PROVENANCE:
Haus Tabbaran, Marpoldot Enterprises Ltd, Vancouver $400 — 600
42 SEPKI RIVER STANDING MALE FIGURE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigment, fiber, thread and cassowary feather decorations, height 50 in — 127 cm $200 — 300
43 ABALAM YAM MASK TOGETHER WITH A CASSOWARY BONE DAGGER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 20TH CENTURY woven fiber with natural pigments, height 12.75 in — 32.4 cm $180 — 220
44 SMALL TERRA COTTA LUBA KIFWEBE DECORATIVE FORM MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, 20TH CENTURY with shell, feather and fiber decoration mounted to stand with plexiglass case, overall mask height 16 in — 40.6 cm $150 — 200
45 LARGE TERRA COTTA LUBA KIFWEBE DECORATIVE FORM MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, 20TH CENTURY with shell, feather and fiber decoration mounted to a plexiglass case, overall mask height 32 in — 81.3 cm $200 — 300
46 LARGE SHONA VERDITE CARVING OF A MALE BUST, BY ROBERT J. DODZO, ZIMBABWE, 21ST CENTURY incised signature RJ DODZO lower right, 17.5 x 12 x 11 in — 44.5 x 30.5 x 27.9 cm $400 — 600
47 SHONA VERDITE CARVING OF A FEMALE BUST, BY ROBERT J. DODZO, ZIMBABWE, 21ST CENTURY incised signature RJ DODZO lower left, 16 x 7 x 8 in — 40.6 x 17.8 x 20.3 cm $300 — 400
48 SHONA SERPENTINE STONE SMILING FACE TOTEM POSSIBLY BY PEARSON CHAKAWA, ZIMBABWE, LATE 20TH/21ST CENTURY Some minor surface scratches, 20 x 11.25 x 3 in — 50.8 x 28.6 x 7.6 cm $300 — 500
49 SHONA SERPENTINE STONE CARVING BY HENRY MUNYURADZI (1931-1998), TITLED “NIGHT APE”, LATE 20TH CENTURY signed HENRY to the underside, 24.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 in — 62.2 x 29.2 x 14 cm, PROVENANCE:
Matombo Gallery, Zimbabwe, March 1993 $400 — 600
50 ETHIOPIAN (ABYSSINIA) COPTIC VELLUM BIBLE, 18/19TH CENTURY TOGETHER WITH A 19TH CENTURY ROCOCO STYLE BOOKSTAND with 102 hand-written pages, including 10 depicting painted religious scenes bound between two wooden covers, the binding with woven string, the wooden bookstand with lacquered, parcel gilt and carved rocaille decoration, book 8.75 x 8 x 2.75 in — 22.2 x 20.3 x 7 cm $800 — 1,000
51 FOUR ETHIOPIAN COPTIC PIERCED BRONZE HAND CROSSES, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY includes stands, tallest height 11.75 in — 29.8 cm $300 — 400
52 TWO ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX PRAYER BOOKS, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER each with red and black Ge’ez text on vellum, one having illustrated wooden boards and a hide case with strap, all offered with three beeswax ritual candles, case 8.5 x 6,5 in — 21.6 x 165.1 cm $300 — 400
53 ETHIOPIAN GREEN STONE ORTHODOX COMPLEX DOUBLE-SIDED FOLDING ICON, MID-20TH CENTURY each side with a single folding panel opening to reveal two interior opening panels, all closed 5.8 x 3.5 in — 14.8 x 8.8 cm $200 — 300
54 OROMO HIDE SHIELD, ETHIOPIA, EAST AFRICA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the circular form of thick hide construction, the central rib with further radial ribs and bumps, with attached hide handle, depth 7 in — 17.8 cm, diameter 30 in — 76.2 cm $400 — 600
54A ZULU NORTH NGUNI HIDE SHIELD, SOUTH AFRICA, LATE 20TH/ 21ST CENTURY with wooden shaft decorated with fur, height 43 in — 109.2 cm $150 — 200
55 LUBA SHORT SWORD, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY with leaf form steel blade and hardwood handle, length 23 in — 58.4 cm $200 — 300
56 TWO MANDINGO SWORDS WITH LEATHER SHEATHS, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY hide sheath with embossed decorations and wicker highlights, wooden and hide wrapped handles with brass butt ends, each length 36.25 in — 92.1 cm $100 — 150
57 A GROUP OF AFRICAN WEAPONS, 20TH CENTURY including a bow, arrows, quiver, Chokwe axe, knife and a spear, some wrapped in hide and decorated with fiber and cloth, spear length 50.25 in — 127.6 cm $150 — 250
58 YORUBA WHITE BEADED ADENLA (CROWN), NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH/21ST CENTURY woven beads on a rigid interior structure wrapped in cloth, height 30.5 in — 77.5 cm $100 — 150
59 YORUBA WHITE BEADED ADENLA (CROWN), NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH/21ST CENTURY woven beads on a rigid interior structure wrapped in cloth, height 31 in — 78.7 cm $200 — 300
60 DOGON CARVED BONE FIGURAL BELL, MALI, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY height 6.5 in — 16.5 cm PROVENANCE:
Janak Khendry Collection, Toronto $30 — 40
61 TWO PENDE IKHOKO PENDANTS TOGETHER WITH A LEGA IVORY FIGURAL CHARM AND A LOBI CARVED WOOD FIGURE, AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY one bone and one ivory pendant, tallest overall height 3.5 in — 8.9 cm $200 — 300
62 TWO BERBER/WEST AFRICAN NECKLACES WITH SHELL, WOOD AND GLASS TRADE BEADS AND THREE LARGE AMBER PENDANTS, 20TH CENTURY overall length 47.5 in — 120.7 cm $150 — 200
62A KONGO DIVINER’S OR HEALER’S NECKLACE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY comprised of a series of bronze alloy rings each incised with linear patterns such as crosshatching, herringbone, etc. all strung together on interwoven hide straps, includes stand, length 32 in — 81.3 cm $200 — 300
63 LEGA BONE CARVED AMULET/PENDENT, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Break to twine on the left side of pendant, height 4.75 in — 12.1 cm $100 — 150
64 LOANGO FIGURAL CARVED ELEPHANT TUSK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO/ANGOLA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY depicting mostly people with one sting ray, fish and a buffalo, height 17.25 in — 43.8 cm PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, British Columbia $400 — 600
65 EAST AFRICAN CARVED IVORY TUSK, MID-20TH CENTURY on a black lacquered base, length 25 in — 63.5 cm $150 — 200
66 NOK TERRA COTTA HEAD, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Some weathering and firing cracks, height 8 in — 20.3 cm $150 — 250
67 TURKANA WOODEN BOWL, KENYA, EAST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY decorated with pyrography, hide loop, sheet aluminium and stitched repairs, 7 x 12 x 7.75 in — 17.8 x 30.5 x 19.7 cm $100 — 150
68 LOZI CARVED WOOD BOWL AND TRAY SET, ZAMBIA, SOUTHERN AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY Some loss of patina, some bowls and lids do not fit securely into shaped slots or onto bowls themselves. One lid with large chip to rim, 8.5 x 26.5 x 14.5 in — 21.6 x 67.3 x 36.8 cm $200 — 300
69 TWO ZULU ILALA PALM WOVEN BASKETS TOGETHER WITH A SMALL LIDDED WIRE BASKET, 20TH/21ST CENTURY largest height 11 in — 27.9 cm, diameter 14 in — 35.6 cm $120 — 180
70 KWA ZULU EARPLUGS (IZIQHAZA) TOGETHER WITH A SHONA SNUFF BOTTLE, SOUTH AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY both carved wood, earplugs with polychrome bakelite tiles in a geometric design set with steel pins, the bottle with geometric design and woven wire decorated top and bottom, includes stands, height 7 in — 17.8 cm PROVENANCE:
As per the consignor, earplugs were purchased from Jacaranda, NY, January, 2011 $150 — 250
71 YORUBA BRONZE SAWORO RATTLE ARMLET/ANKLET, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA TOGETHER WITH A ZULU WOVEN ILALA PALM SHALLOW BOWL AND A WEST AFRICAN WOODEN COMB, 20TH CENTURY The saworo is overall oxidised with some loss possibly during casting and the bowl is overall faded on the surface, armlet/anklet outside diameter 7.75 in — 19.7 cm $150 — 200
72 YORUBA IRON OPA OSANYIN MEDICINE/ CURRENCY STAFF, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY includes stand, Overall rusted, height 22.75 in — 57.8 cm $150 — 250
73 YORUBA ALTER TABLE/STOOL, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, featuring figures, two snakes and turtles to the underside of the top, Some loss of pigments, minor chips and abrasions, height 18.75 in — 47.6 cm, diameter 12 in — 30.5 cm PROVENANCE:
As per the consignor purchased from Sotheby’s, NY, November 14, 1989 $500 — 700
74 YORUBA IFA DIVINATION TRAY (DIVINERS BOARD) NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, includes stand, depth 1.25 in — 3.2 cm, diameter 17 in — 43.2 cm PROVENANCE:
As per consignor, purchased through Quinn’s Auctions, October 3, 2016, Ex. Merton Simpson $300 — 500
75 DOGON LADDER, MALI, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, 63.5 x 17 x 5 in — 161.3 x 43.2 x 12.7 cm $300 — 500
76 DOGON GRANARY DOOR, MALI, WEST AFRICA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, 21.5 x 19.75 x 3 in — 54.6 x 50.2 x 7.6 cm $200 — 300
77 YAKA FIGURAL SLIT DRUM, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, height 15.5 in — 39.4 cm $150 — 200
78 MOSSI FIGURAL STOOL, BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, Some dry cracks, scuffs and abrasions, 8.25 x 15 x 6.5 in — 21 x 38.1 x 16.5 cm $150 — 200
79 LARGE SENUFO PESTLE, MALI/IVORY COAST/ BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, Some dry cracks, length 39.5 in — 100.3 cm $100 — 150
80 BAULE FIGURAL DOOR, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina and natural pigment, 30 x 15.5 x 1 in — 76.2 x 39.4 x 2.5 cm $200 — 400
81 TWO LUBA/HEMBA FEMALE FIGURAL HEADRESTS, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, One with broken and repaired top, height 7.25 in — 18.4 cm; height 6.25 in — 15.9 cm $100 — 120
82 GROUP OF FOUR AFRICAN WOOD CARVED UTILITARIAN ITEMS, 20TH CENTURY including an Ashanti figural comb, a Kenyan King’s African Rifles figural spoon, a Kuba cup and a Luba/Hemba figural pipe, longest length 15 in — 38.1 cm $150 — 200
83 THREE UNIDENTIFIED AFRICAN STAFFS, 20TH CENTURY all carved wood, one leather-wrapped with woven fiber decoration, one of figural form and one with fist and snake motif, tallest length 37.25 in — 94.6 cm $150 — 200
84 SENUFO FIGURAL HEDDLE PULLEY TOGETHER WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED FIGURAL HEDDLE PULLEY, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, tallest height 10 in — 25.4 cm $150 — 200
85 SENUFO BIRD FORM HEDDLE PULLEY TOGETHER WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED WEST AFRICAN HEDDLE PULLEY, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, tallest height 9 in — 22.9 cm $150 — 200
86 THREE BAULE FIGURAL SLINGSHOTS, WEST AFRICA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, tallest height 6.75 in — 17.1 cm $150 — 200
87 BAULE, MOSSI AND SENUFO FIGURAL SLINGSHOTS, WEST AFRICA, MID-TOLATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, Overall good condition with holes drilled into the underside, largest height 8.75 in — 22.2 cm $150 — 200
88 YORUBA BRONZE CEREMONIAL SWORD (ADA OGUN), NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY with pierced form blade depicting animals and geometric designs, length 22.25 in — 56.5 cm $200 — 300
89 FON BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP “ KING AND HIS FOUR ATTENDANTS”, DAHOMEY/BENIN, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY cast bronze figures on wooden base with some hammered brass decorations, overall 8.75 x 8.25 x 10.25 in — 22.2 x 21 x 26 cm $200 — 300
90 BAMILEKE/BAMUN BRONZE MINIATURE MASK, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY with attached stand, height 8.75 in — 22.2 cm $100 — 150
91 TWO BENIN BRONZE OBA (KING) FIGURES, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm; height 10.25 in — 26 cm $100 — 150
92 PAIR OF YORUBA BRONZE MALE AND FEMALE EDAN OGBONI STAVES, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY includes stand, Some oxidation, tallest overall height 10.25 in — 26 cm; overall height 10 in — 25.4 cm $150 — 200
93 SAO KOTOKO BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP, CHAD, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Minor oxidation and loss of hand to one figure and part of the horse’s reins, 6 x 6 x 2.25 in — 15.2 x 15.2 x 5.7 cm $200 — 300
94 BENIN BRONZE FIGURAL BELL, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY Minor oxidation, height 9.75 in — 24.8 cm, diameter 3.25 in — 8.3 cm $100 — 150
95 GROUP OF 11 AFRICAN BRONZE/MIXED METAL CAST PENDANTS AND ONE RING, 20TH CENTURY including a Senufo/Gan figural pendant and a Baule buffalo head form pendant, largest 3.25 x 3.75 x 1.25 in — 8.3 x 9.5 x 3.2 cm $100 — 150
96 GROUP OF EIGHT AFRICAN GOLDWEIGHTS TOGETHER WITH A SAO KOTOKO BRONZE EQUESTRIAN FIGURE, 20TH CENTURY including an Ashanti rooster and a Senufo ram, longest height 5.25 in — 13.3 cm $100 — 150
97 GROUP OF FOUR WEST AFRICAN BRONZE FIGURES, 20TH CENTURY including two Ashanti figures, two include stands, tallest overall height 6.25 in — 15.9 cm $100 — 150
98 BRASS CRANE SCULPTURE, POSSIBLY FON, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY mounted to an oak base, height 21.75 in — 55.2 cm $100 — 150
99 GROUP OF FOUR AFRICAN BRASS FIGURAL SCULPTURES TOGETHER WITH A BELL AND A ZOOMORPHIC FORM PIPE, 20TH CENTURY bell with lion form handle and the mother and child figure, possibly Fon, longest length 12.75 in — 32.4 cm $100 — 150
100 BENIN BRONZE QUEEN MOTHER’S (IYOBA) HEAD, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY height 16.5 in — 41.9 cm $100 — 150
101 GROUP OF THREE WEST AFRICAN BRONZE OPEN BANGLES, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY largest outer diameter 3.75 in — 9.5 cm $150 — 250
102 GROUP OF THREE WEST AFRICAN BRONZE OPEN BANGLES, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY largest outer diameter 4.5 in — 11.4 cm $150 — 250
103 TIKAR/BAMILEKE BRONZE FIGURAL STOOL, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY height 16.5 in — 41.9 cm, diameter 13 in — 33 cm $150 — 250
104 SAO KOTOKO BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP, CHAD, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY height 14.75 in — 37.5 cm, length 12.25 in — 31.1 cm $200 — 300
105 SAO KOTOKO BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP, CHAD, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY height 12.75 in — 32.4 cm, length 9.75 in — 24.8 cm $150 — 200
106 WEST AFRICAN PAINTING BY KEHINDE BALOGUN, B.1953, TITLED “ORISA”, NIGERIA hand-coloured fabric, signed lower-center, sight 11.5 x 11.5 in — 29.2 x 29.2 cm $80 — 100
107 GROUP OF SIX EAST AFRICAN FRAMED ACRYLIC ON CANVAS PAINTINGS BY PETROS MWENGA, B.1985, ZIMBABWE all singed and dated 2012 lower left, largest 8 x 7 in — 20.3 x 17.8 cm $150 — 250
108 BAULE NDOMA (PORTRAIT) MASK, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, 10 x 5.25 x 4 in — 25.4 x 13.3 x 10.2 cm $600 — 900
109 OGONI MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY with old white ink inventory number verso 3729, height 12.25 in — 31.1 cm, $300 — 400
110 OGONI HORNED FACE MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, includes stand, 10.25 x 6 x 4.25 in — 26 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm PROVENANCE:
As per consignor, purchased from Sotheby’s, NY, May 23, 1989, Lot # 170 $500 — 700
111 OGONI ELU (SPIRIT) MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY carved wood with brown patina and hinged jaw, 6.75 x 4.25 x 4 in — 17.1 x 10.8 x 10.2 cm PROVENANCE:
As per consignor, purchased by Jack Lieber in Ikot Ekpene, 1968 $300 — 500
112 SMALL OGONI MONKEY MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments, includes stand, 6.25 x 5 x 3.5 in — 15.9 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm PROVENANCE:
As per consignor, purchased from Sotheby’s, NY, May 23, 1989, Lot # 170 $300 — 500
113 TWO DAN PASSPORT MASKS, IVORY COAST/LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one with dark patina, both include stands, height 1.75 in — 4.4 cm; height 3.5 in — 8.9 cm PROVENANCE:
As per the consignor, both were purchased from Fernandez Levanthal Gallery, NY; 1.75 inch piece May, 2015; Ex. William Siegmann (curator for the Brooklyn Museum; and the other September, 2015, Ex. Thomas Slater Collection, Indiana; Ex. Charles Miller III Collection EXHIBITED:
As per the consignor, exhibited at Purdue University, 2003 LITERATURE:
As per the consignor, “African Masks of the West Guinea” by William Siegmann, Fig. 61L. $150 — 200
114 DAN PASSPORT MASK, IVORY COAST/ LIBERIA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, includes stand, height 4.25 in — 10.8 cm PROVENANCE:
As per the consignor, purchased from Fernandez Levanthal Gallery, NY, May, 2015 possibly Ex. Merton Simpson $300 — 500
115 ASHANTI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE, GHANA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved and painted wood, includes stand, height 20.5 in — 52.1 cm $200 — 300
116 LARGE NAMJI DOLL, CAMERON, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with horn, shell, cloth and bead decorations, on stand, height 19.75 in — 50.2 cm $150 — 200
117 EWE CROUCHING FEMALE FIGURE, GHANA/TOGO, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments and beadwork decoration, height 18.25 in — 46.4 cm $200 — 300
118 EWE STANDING MALE FIGURE, GHANA/ TOGA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm $150 — 200
119 EWE SEATED FEMALE FIGURE, GHANA/ TOGO, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, height 11.25 in — 28.6 cm $150 — 250
120 BAMANA TJI WARA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS, MALI, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied copper, cloth, bead and cowrie shell decoration, height 41 in — 104.1 cm $200 — 300
121 YORUBA GELEDE HELMET MASK WITH COLONIAL CYCLIST SURMOUNT, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigment, height 22 in — 55.9 cm $200 — 400
122 KUBA BUSHOONG MASK AND HEADDRESS, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, EARLY-TOMID 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments decorated with feathers, fiber and raffia, height 30 in — 76.2 cm $200 — 400
123 YORUBA GELEDE HELMET MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, 9.5 x 10 x 16 in — 24.1 x 25.4 x 40.6 cm $200 — 400
124 DAN DEANGLE MASK, IVORY COAST/ LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments with metal inset teeth and cloth decoration, height 10.25 in — 26 cm $250 — 350
125 CHOKWE CHIHONGO MASK, ANGOLA/ DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO/ ZAMBIA, CENTRAL AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigment applied to the teeth, height 10 in — 25.4 cm $200 — 300
126 LARGE YAKA MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied cowrie shell and fiber decoration, includes stand, 61 x 13.78 in — 154.9 x 35 cm $300 — 500
127 NAFANA BEDU MASK, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, 51.75 x 21 x 3.5 in — 131.4 x 53.3 x 8.9 cm $400 — 600
128 NAFANA BEDU MASK, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigment, 40.75 x 17 x 3 in — 103.5 x 43.2 x 7.6 cm $300 — 500
129 LARGE GURUNSI BIRD MASK, BURKINA FASO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments, 55 x 17.75 x 11.5 in — 139.7 x 45.1 x 29.2 cm $300 — 400
130 GIRAYAMA KIGANGO/VIGANGO FUNERARY POST FIGURE, KENYA, EAST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, 50.5 x 5 x 2.5 in — 128.3 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm $200 — 300
131 LARGE GIRAYAMA KIGANGO/VIGANGO FUNERARY POST FIGURE, KENYA, EAST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, 62 x 4 x 4.5 in — 157.5 x 10.2 x 11.4 cm $300 — 400
132 LARGE SENUFO PORIANONG BIRD STATUE, MALI/IVORY COAST/ BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, 59.5 x 18.25 x 15.25 in — 151.1 x 46.4 x 38.7 cm $300 — 500
133 BINI MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigment, height 14 in — 35.6 cm $150 — 200
134 TWO YORUBA MALE AND FEMALE IBEJI FIGURES, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, BOTH 20TH CENTURY carved wood on later stands, both with some remaining pigments, height 11.25 in — 28.6 cm; height 10 in — 25.4 cm $50 — 60
135 TWO YORUBA MALE AND FEMALE IBEJI FIGURES, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, BOTH 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one with some remaining pigments and beaded waistband, height 10.25 in — 26 cm; height 9.75 in — 24.8 cm $50 — 60
136 TWO YORUBA MALE AND FEMALE IBEJI FIGURES, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, BOTH 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one with some remaining pigment and the other with beaded waist decorations, height 10.25 in — 26 cm; height 9.25 in — 23.5 cm $50 — 60
137 YORUBA IBEJI MALE AND FEMALE TWIN FIGURES, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one with beadwork necklace, height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm $100 — 150
138 SENUFO BIRD FORM CEREMONIAL HEADDRESS, MALI/IVORY COAST/ BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied cloth and cowrie shell decorations, 8 x 8.25 x 13 in — 20.3 x 21 x 33 cm $200 — 300
139 YAKA INITIATION MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved and painted wood decorated with cloth and fiber, includes stand, 27 x 18.5 x 20 in — 68.6 x 47 x 50.8 cm $400 — 600
140 DOGON GRANARY DOOR, MALI, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, 26.25 x 18.25 x 1.75 in — 66.7 x 46.4 x 4.4 cm $150 — 200
141 KOTA MAHONGWE RELIQUARY FIGURE, GABON, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood and natural pigment with applied brass/copper decoration, includes stand, 20 x 7.5 x 3.25 in — 50.8 x 19.1 x 8.3 cm $200 — 300
142 KONGO NKISI NKONDI POWER/FETISH FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 20TH/21ST CENTURY, carved wood with applied natural pigment, nails and fiber decoration, on later stand, height 19 in — 48.3 cm $100 — 150
143 KONGO NKISI NKONDI POWER/FETISH FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 20TH/21ST CENTURY, carved wood with applied metal, glass and cloth decoration, on later stand, height 18.5 in — 47 cm $100 — 150
144 SENUFO AND BAULE STANDING FEMALE FIGURES TOGETHER WITH A YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one painted, height 7.5 in — 19.1 cm; height 6.25 in — 15.9 cm; height 7.75 in — 19.7 cm $150 — 200
145 TWO SENUFO FIGURES, MALI/IVORY COAST/BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, standing figure mounted to base, height 12.5 in — 31.8 cm; height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm $100 — 150
146 TWO KWERE FIGURES, TANZANIA TOGETHER WITH A LEGA MALE FIGURE AND AN UNIDENTIFIED FIGURAL HEADREST, AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, two with beadwork, tallest overall height 6 in — 15.2 cm $150 — 200
147 SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigment, height 15.25 in — 38.7 cm $150 — 200
148 TOMA MASK, GUINEA/LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, height 22 in — 55.9 cm $150 — 200
149 PUNU MASK, GABON, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm $100 — 150
150 GROUP OF SIX AFRICAN MASKS, LATE 20TH/21ST CENTURY including Bembe, Fang, Kwele, Ashanti, Senufo masks as well as one unidentified mask, all carved and painted wood, some with bead, fiber and cowrie shell decorations, tallest overall height 53.5 in — 135.9 cm $200 — 300
151 DOGON MASK WITH FIGURAL SURMOUNT, MALI, WEST AFRICA, 21ST CENTURY carved wood, height 16.25 in — 41.3 cm $100 — 150
152 GURO MASK, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, includes stand, height 11.25 in — 28.6 cm $300 — 500
153 GURO RAM MASK, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, EARLY-TO-MID 20TH CENTURY carved and painted wood, height 9 in — 22.9 cm $150 — 200
154 BINI MASK, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigment, height 11.75 in — 29.8 cm $150 — 200
155 SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments, height 18.5 in — 47 cm $100 — 150
156 CHOKWE MATERNITY FIGURE TOGETHER WITH A BAULE FIGURE AND A YORUBA FIGURAL SCEPTRE, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one on later stand, height 13 in — 33 cm $50 — 60
157 YORUBA KNEELING FIGURE, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved and painted wood, includes stand, height 17 in — 43.2 cm $150 — 200
158 ASHANTI AKUABA (FERTILITY) DOLL, GHANA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood, includes stand, height 11.75 in — 29.8 cm $150 — 200
159 TWO FANTE/EWE FEMALE FIGURES, GHANA/TOGO, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, one with beaded decoration, both include stands, height 14.25 in — 36.2 cm; height 13 in — 33 cm $150 — 200
160 MAKONDE TREE OF LIFE SCULPTURE, TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved ebony, height 23 in — 58.4 cm $150 — 200
161 PUNU MASK, GABON, CENTRAL AFRICA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigment, height 15.5 in — 39.4 cm $100 — 150
162 CHOKWE MASK, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied fiber and cloth decorations, height 13 in — 33 cm $100 — 150
163 PUNU MASK, GABON, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigments, height 12.5 in — 31.8 cm $100 — 150
164 LEGA MASK FORMED DECORATION, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigment and feather decoration, height 10 in — 25.4 cm $100 — 150
165 TOMA MASK, GUINEA/LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, height 19 in — 48.3 cm $100 — 150
166 PUNU MASK, GABON, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, height 12.75 in — 32.4 cm $100 — 150
167 PUNU MASK, GABON, CENTRAL AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, height 12 in — 30.5 cm $100 — 150
168 WEST AFRICAN FEMALE FIGURE, POSSIBLY ASHANTI, TOGETHER WITH A BAULE FEMALE FIGURE, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with dark patina, one includes stand, height 12 in — 30.5 cm $150 — 200
169 TWO WEST AFRICAN MOTHER AND CHILD FIGURES, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, both include stands, height 19 in — 48.3 cm; height 14.25 in — 36.2 cm $150 — 200
170 BAULE MALE AND FEMALE ANCESTRAL FIGURES, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, height 20.5 in — 52.1 cm $180 — 240
171 KAMBA MALE FIGURE, EAST AFRICA, MIDTO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with metal decoration and hide for hair, height 17 in — 43.2 cm $100 — 150
172 DAN GAGON MASK, IVORY COAST/ LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood with natural pigment and cloth, includes stand, mask height 9.25 in — 23.5 cm $150 — 200
173 PUNU MASK, GABON, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, height 12.25 in — 31.1 cm $100 — 120
174 GURO MASK, IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA, LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood, height 14.75 in — 37.5 cm $80 — 100
175 LARGE BAMANA MARKA MASK, MALI, WEST AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied copper and thread decorations, includes stand, height 21.5 in — 54.6 cm $200 — 300
176 LEGA MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied natural pigments, height 13.25 in — 33.7 cm PROVENANCE:
Waddington’s, May 9, 2019, Lot #205 $100 — 120
177 LARGE AFRICAN ZOOMORPHIC MASK, POSSIBLY BAMUM/BAMILEKE, CAMEROON, 20TH CENTURY carved wood, length 21.5 in — 54.6 cm PROVENANCE:
Waddington’s, May 9, 2019, Lot #88 $100 — 120
178 ASHANTI AKUABA (FERTILITY) DOLL, GHANA, CENTRAL AFRICA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied pigment, height 14.25 in — 36.2 cm $80 — 100
179 SONGYE POWER/FETISH FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY carved wood with applied metal tacks ,feathers, cloth decoration and a horn surmount, height 24.25 in — 61.6 cm $150 — 250
180 TWO BAULE FIGURES TOGETHER WITH AN IBIBIO MARIONETTE AND A BENA LULUA MATERNITY FIGURE, AFRICA, 20TH CENTURY all are carved wood, two with painted decoration, one includes stand, tallest overall height 17.5 in — 44.5 cm PROVENANCE:
All purchased by repute Bena Lulua figure Tribal Gatherings, Pennsylvania, August 6, 2022, lot 98 Ex. Gallery Leonard Khan, NY, 1980s Ex. McConnell Collection Small Baule figure Tribal Gatherings, February 19, 2022, lot 26 Larger Baule figure Skinner Auctions, Boston, March 22, 2022, lot 1093 Ibibio marionette Tribal Gatherings, Pennsylvania, February 2219, 2022, lot 48 Ex. Eugene Netzer Collection, NY Ex. Bernheimer’s Auctions, Cambridge, MA $150 — 200
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