LOT # PICTURES DESCRIPTION PRICE REALIZED
(not including 15% Buyer's Premium)
76. Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye, carved statuary male fetish figure, "Kelebwe", attached horn on top of head, tied material on chest, hollowed abdomen for "Bishimba", to ward off spirits, mounted on a wood block, 16" h. 200.00
77. Sudan, Bongo, carved wood blackened face mask, pointed features, angular style, old surface, 11 1/2" h. 100.00
78. Democratic Republic of Congo, Nyanga, carved wood face mask, white clay with mica flecks over an oval carved face, simple raised features, 13 1/2" h. 100.00
79. Democratic Republic of Congo, Nyndi, carved face mask, layered chalky white pigment on a triangular face, heart-shaped carving with small raised features, three inset teeth, 9 1/2" h. 150.00
80. Nigeria, Igbo, carved wood mask, elongated rectangular headdress with alternating white, black and red pigments, used in the annual yam festivals, 24" h. 425.00
81. Ivory Coast, Dan, Deangle mask, raised ridge in middle of forehead, attached red and white beads and woven raffia, kaolin with polished forehead and cheeks, delicate nose and mouth, worn by the intermediary who goes from the Village to the Initiation Camp, 8 1/2" h 200.00
82. On 2: Burkina Faso, Lobi, stool; and a Tanzania, Zaromo Tribe, Nyamwezi, circular stool. 225.00
83. On 2: Nigeria, Yoruba, Gelede carved headdresses, one surmounted with a bird attacking a serpent, bold facial features. 200.00
84. Nigeria, Yoruba, carved wooden headdress, royal carved face with beard, with symbolic gourds carved on forehead containing protective material held by a mythical lizard, 20" h. 200.00
85. Nigeria, Ibo, carved wood initiation mask, polychromed, mounted on a wooden square, 9" h. 50.00
86. Nigeria, Yoruba, carved stone figure of an "eshu diety" (the trickster), seated holding a mask, 14" h 200.00
87. Liberia, Dan, Poro Society, carved wood, painted and woven cloth, straw, masked masquerade doll/marionette, intricately painted face, used for instructing behavior in children, 17" h. 325.00
88. Cameroon, Southern Grasslands, Bamileke area, carved wood buffalo headdress, black patinated finish, red highlights on eyes, ears, nostrils and teeth, 33" l. 250.00
89. Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta), Nuna, carved transformation headdress, kaolin and black pigments on a red background, curved horns, pointed ears, deaccessioned from Marietta College collection, 26" l. 275.00
90. Ivory Coast, Baule, carved mask, typical carved crested coiffure, worn during festivals related to visits to villages by dignitaries, red highlights, polished black surface, 15" l. 100.00
91. Makonde, Bantu people, carved decorative statue of a young warrior holding a staff, dark patina, 14" h 175.00
92. Nigeria, Yoruba, exceptional beaded ceremonial tunic, done as a Royal commission, worn on Royal occasions by important chief, strips of blue, red and white with equestrian figures, masks, animals and reptiles, 8' h, 30" w. 900.00
93. Ivory Coast, Baule, carved wood standing monkey figure, hardened encrusted surface with sacrificial element, used by divination groups for protection against sorcerers and witches, hollowed square mouth, bent knees, holding a sacrificial cup, 19" h. 275.00
94. Mali, Dogon, Tomo-Ka style, carved wood statue of a male figure, crested coiffure, encrusted surface, old patina, early braided rope belt, mounted on a wooden platform, 13 1/2" h. 175.00
95. East Africa, Tanzania, carved male torso, black painted hair and beard, inset leaded eyes, open mouth, finely carved nose and ears, early patinated finish, 22" h. 125.00
96. Ghana, Fante, carved wooden armless fertility figure, tall rectangular head, remnants of attached hair, old encrusted surface, string wrapped waist with magical substance, mounted on a wooden block, 16" h. 175.00
97. East Africa, Tanzania, Zaramo culture, carved female marionette figure, red patinated surface with blackened pelvic area, separate arms and carved head with large conical ears, red eyes with black beads, 28 1/2" h. 175.00
98. East Africa, Tanzania, Nyamezi carved male figure, carved facial features, long neck and arms, carved toes and fingers, black pigment finish, mounted on a wood block, 22" h. 150.00
99. Burkina Faso, Lobi, two finely carved wood female statuettes, protruding belly and buttocks, one in a reddish patina, one dark brown, both mounted on wood blocks, 5" h. 225.00
100. East Africa, Tanzania, tall carved male figure, cowrie shell eyes, large carved oval ears, long nose, carved teeth, reddish tinged fur applied to chin, top of head and pelvic area, swinging arms are attached, mounted on a wood pedestal, 56" h. 1,200.00
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