September 21, 2014 Auction |
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Lot 477 : |
BWA PILLAR
Burkina Faso, wood, red, white and black pigment, 67"tall; 8"w Empty eye sockets at top. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 478 : |
BWA PLANK MASK
Burkina Faso, wood, red white and black pigment, reverse with black and white checkerboard decoration, 94"tall; 16"wMost of beak missing. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $35 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 479 : |
LIGBI FETISH FIGURE
Ivory Coast, wood, local cloth and twine, standing figure wearing horned mask, 28"h, mounted on wood baseOld and encrusted patina; piece of left hand missing. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 480 : |
PAIR OF YORUBA TWIN FIGURES, IBEJI
Nigeria, wood, beads, blue pigment, shells, 10.5"The Yoruba have the highest rate of twin births in the world.Faces rubbed. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 481 : |
IGBO MAIDEN SPIRIT MASK
Nigeria, wood, white, black pigment, 17"; 7"wSmall piece missing at back. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 482 : |
FERTILITY MASK
Democratic Republic of the Congocarved wood female figure giving birth to front, chin handle, cloth headdress with three snakes, pigment and raffia hair, 24", mounted on metal standGood, shows layers of old paint; raffia replaced. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $70 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 483 : |
BAMANA BOLI FIGURE
West Africa, Mali, abstract zoomorphic form, 16"h; 18.5"wBamana secret initiation association power object.These figures were used by the Bamana secret initiation associations and contain huge quantities of energy (nyama) that can be activated by the association priests and members to… MORE Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 484 : |
SMALLER BAMANA BOLI FIGURE
West Africa, Mali, abstract zoomorphic form, 9"h; 11.4"wProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection Encrusted old patina. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 485 : |
LARGE BAULE MONKEY FIGURE, GBEKRE
Ivory Coast, wood, 51"Gbekre, the Baule monkey is the embodiment of a spirit whose function is to protect the group and to ensure divination. They are usually hidden in the village and are brought to the bush for their use.The… MORE Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 486 : |
YORUBA GELEDE HEADDRESS
South Western Nigeria, wood with red and yellow pigment, bearded face with drum above forehead, a lizard figure perched between the large ears, 20"Used in the Gelede cult ceremony honoring women.A similar example may be seen in the Michael Rockefeller… MORE Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 487 : |
(on 2) A SUKU HELMET MASK
Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood, red and white pigment, 14"; 8"w (interior shows age; red pigment re-applied); along with aBAULE GOLI KPLEKPLE MASKIvory Coast, wood, red and white pigment, 18"; 12"w(shows exposure and weathering; red paint flaking; edges… MORE Estimate: $300 - $400 Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 488 : |
YORUBA BEADED HEADDRESS
Nigeria, conical-form, multi-colored glass beads, face to front and back, applied birds and bird finial, old cloth lining, 14"Beaded bird finial not attached; some of beads on fringe missing; grimy and somewhat mis-shapened. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 489 : |
(2) IVORY COAST ANIMAL MASKS
Baule ram mask, wood and pigment, 11"; 6"w (pigment flaking); along with a Guro antelope mask, wood, pigment (pigment loss), 18"; 6"w Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 490 : |
MAMBILA FETISH FIGURE, Nkondi
Cameroon, carved wood, wood pegs in head, 23"h; 8.5"wCrusty old patina; age split in right leg and foot; several wood pegs missing. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 491 : |
MUMUYE IAGALAGANA FEMALE FIGURE
Nigeria, carved wood, the core wrapped in reed strips, 31" Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 492 : |
TERRA COTTA FIGURAL GROUP
possibly Cameroon, seated male figure, female figure to each side, the edge of the seat with inset shells , 6.54"d"; 11.5"w; Shells glazed over, but showing through. Estimate: $200 - $400 Realized: $60 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 493 : |
(4) BAMANA DOOR LOCKS
Mali, figural carved wood with scored decoration, three are 17"tall; one 22"tallAll show evidence of age and use. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $80 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 494 : |
ANTELOPE CREST MASK
poss. Mossi, Bukina Faso, wood and pigment, 40"; 6.5"w at capOld tiny holes of insect damage here and there; roughage to edge of cap, and other spots; never had a beak. Estimate: $300 - $400 Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 495 : |
GUERE MASK
Liberia/Ivory Coast, protruding horns, wood, nails, and pigment, original band of fiber wrapped in cloth to back, 14"; 18"wProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionEvidence of use; chin horn re-attached. Estimate: $700 - $900 Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 496 : |
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Lot 497 : |
MALE FIGURE
Ivory Coast, poss. Baule, wood, figure wearing horned mask, 23"; 3.5'wShows age wear; especially worn in waist area. Estimate: $300 - $400 Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 498 : |
TERRA COTTA MEMORIAL HEAD
Ghana, Akan, 8", mounted on wood standChip in hair, bottom edge of nose, and one ear. Estimate: $100 - $200 Realized: $425 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 499 : |
MAKONDE FEMALE BODY MASK
Mozambique, wood with dark stain, 24"; 12.5"w Estimate: $200 - $300 Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 500 : |
(on 2) YAKA SLIT DRUM
Nigeria, 18.5"; along with a large MENDE LADLE, Sierra Leone, 28" MORE Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $60 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 501 : |
(2) GURO MASKS
Ivory Coast, wood, one with red pigment, wire and bead earrings, 8.5"; 5.5"w; the other with black stain, 10"; 6"w Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 502 : |
BAGA NIMBA SHOULDER MASK
Guinea, wood, 31.5"hNose missing, evidence of insect damage. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 503 : |
(2) DAN MASKS
Ivory Coast, wood, one with cowry shell and fiber beard, old cloth strap, 8.5"; the other with metal encircling the round eyes, metal teeth, fiber beard, 9.5"; 5.5"w, this one on metal stand Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 504 : |
SMALL FETISH FIGURE
gorilla-form, wood, feathers and braided fiber, 7.5"Encrusted old finish; shows age, wear and use; left leg glued at knee, right arm glued at elbow. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 505 : |
ARCHAIC STONE NOMOLI FIGURE
Sierra Leone, poss. Mende, carved light-brown stone, male figure seated on a stool, 6", wood baseProv.: Sotheby's, New York, sale 7930, lot 47The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection Nomoli figures were carved as early as the 15th c. by the Sherbro… MORE Estimate: $500 - $800 Realized: $425 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 506 : |
ARCHAIC STONE NOMOLI FIGURE
Sierra Leone, poss. Mende, carved light-brown soapstoneseated figure with hands on knees, wearing headdress, 6", on wood standFrom the collection of David Abbate, New Jersey.Prov.: Sotheby's New York, sale 7390The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 507 : |
ARCHAIC STONE NOMOLI FIGURE
Sierra Leone, poss. Mende, carved light-brown soapstonefemale kneeling figure, 6"Prov.: Sotheby's New York, sale 7390Hole drilled in top of head. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 508 : |
(3) KUBA IKULA CEREMONIAL KNIVES
Democratic Republic of the Congo, one wood hilt with all-over inlaid, miniscule wire bits; another with inlaid wire bits in a pattern (age crack to each side where hilt meets blade); the third, plain wood hilt (age split where hilt… MORE Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 509 : |
SONGE RITUAL AX
iron ax head with spirals and twists, masks to both sides, the shaft covered with hammered copper, head 8.5"; handle 14" Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 510 : |
BENIN BRASS BIRD OF PROPHECY
Nigeria, bird stands on pierced base, 12", on stand Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $1,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 511 : |
DOGAN DOOR
wood, nine figures with hands overs their eyes arranged in four vertical rows lizard handle, two sections joined by three old nails, 29"; 14.5"wShows age and use; two figures with leg missing from knee down. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $25 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 512 : |
BAULE FEMALE FIGURE
Ivory Coast, carved wood, beads and cloth, 22.5"; 3.3"wShows age and use (1940-50's). Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 513 : |
LUBA STAFF FINIAL
Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved female sitting on figural carved stool, 14"Age split to one side of woman, and at bottom rim. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $50 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 514 : |
SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK
Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood, traces of pigment, 16"; 9.5"w, on stand Estimate: $700 - $900 Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 515 : |
(on 2) LWALWA MASKS
Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood and pigment with white black and red pigment, 14"h; 7"w; the other one with red pigment, 15"h; 7.5"w No evidence of use, probably made to be sold. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $60 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 516 : |
DAN MASK
Liberian/Ivory Coast, wood, traces of white pigment, old cloth and braided twine, wood mask alone is 11", not incl. braided twine beardShows age and use; a few strands of twine hair replaced. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $80 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 517 : |
(2) DAN MASKS
Ivory Coast, with hornbill-beak mouth, wood and braided twine, 15.5"; 6"w (minor traces of white, particularly under eyes; braided old twine hair detached at crown); along with another mask (traces of pigment around eyes), 10.5"; 6.5"w, on standSee condition in… Estimate: $600 - $900 Realized: $125 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 518 : |
(3) DAN SPOONS
Ivory Coast, the largest, a ladle, with carved geometric design to handle, 17" (fine age split and chips to end of bowl); the next with female body and spoon head, 15" (age splits, bowl shows use); the third appears less… MORE Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 519 : |
(on 3) TWO DOGON FIGURES
Mali, female 11.5"; the male 10.5", both on wood stands (show advanced age and insect damage); along with aBAMANA FEMALE FIGURE, Mali, 16.5", mounted on wood stand (shows exposure to elements, extensive age, insect damage, one arm missing)See condition within… Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 520 : |
(2) DOGON FIGURES
Mali, a seated female, 18.5"; 6"w (shows exposure and wear; insect damage); along with a bearded figure seated on stool, traces of red pigment 18.5"; 4.5"w (ages cracks; worn) Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionSee condition in text. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $70 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 521 : |
BETE MASK
Ivory Coast, wood, nails and pigment, 12" 7"wProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionAreas of surface loss. Estimate: $300 - $400 Realized: $80 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 522 : |
SALAMPASU COPPER MASK, Mukinka
Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angolawoven strands copper on wood, headdress of wicker balls, thread with wicker ball attached to chin, 13", on standThese masks were worn by warrior members of the Ibuku Society who have killed an enemy, either in… MORE Estimate: $500 - $800 Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 523 : |
(2) MENDE BUNDU HELMET MASKS
Sierra Leone, 17"h (piece of one ear lobe missing)along with another Bundu helmet mask, with later black stain, 12.5"h (top knot missing) Bundu masks are used in women's secret society known as Sande. They reflect the Mende's perception of ideal… MORE Estimate: $600 - $800 Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 524 : |
ASHANTI WOOD STOOL
carved geometric wisdom knot, 16"h; 20"wProv.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 525 : |
(on 2) BENA BIOMBO HELMET MASK
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 11.5"; 10"w, (repair to cracks on reverse) along with a MAKONDE HELMET MASK, Mozambique, with traces of human hair, 9"; 8"w (repainted; paint scraped off ears)See condition in text; as is. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $90 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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Lot 526 : |
LUBA SMALL HEADREST
Democratic Republic of the Congo, kneeling figure with hands on hips, wood, bead necklaces, bracelets and belt, 6.5"h; top 5"w, mounted on wood standAge split in base. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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