Monday, October 28, 2024, 11AM ET PUBLIC EXHIBITION
October 25, 26, 27, 11AM-4PM
Lot 1. Nuna Bird Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood, indigenous and imported pigment, fiber, metal. Size: 19'' x 64'' x 10'' (48 x 161 x 25 cm). Wheelock inventory #814, Published in Land of the Flying Masks, plate 48. Ex Peter and Nancy Mickelson.
Live Showroom Auction: Monday, October 28, 2024, 11AM ET
Public Exhibition: October 25, 26, 27, 11AM-4PM
Material Culture is honored to announce the sale of The Thomas Wheelock Collection of African Art, set to take place on October 28, 2024. This remarkable collection, assembled over decades, stands as the largest private gathering of Burkina Faso art in the world. It has been immortalized in the rare and influential book, “Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso; The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection,” which showcases hundreds of coveted pieces. These include works from the Nuna, Bwa, Bobo, and Mossi peoples, alongside notable objects from the Lobi, Gurunsi, Winiama, and Lela communities. For the first time, these artifacts will be offered for auction, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The collection is a comprehensive display of tribal artistry, featuring an array of cultural objects such as rare masks, shrine posts, staffs, figures, scepters, dance costumes, flutes, stools, and more. Each piece offers a window into the rich cultural heritage of Burkina Faso, representing a vivid history of artistic expression.
A public exhibition will be held from October 25 to 27, the weekend preceding the sale, with a special catered event and a guest speaker on Sunday, October 27. Amyas Naegele, a close colleague of Thomas Wheelock, will deliver a talk honoring the legacy of his late friend and mentor. Naegele, who first met Wheelock in the early 1990s, remained a trusted confidant and base maker until Wheelock’s untimely passing in 2017. In the years following, Naegele played an integral role in re-cataloging the Wheelock estate, meticulously handling each object included in this sale. During his talk, he will explore Wheelock’s life and collecting journey, the significance of the art and culture of Burkina Faso, and share insights into the personalities that shaped Wheelock’s remarkable circle, including key African figures who contributed to his collection. The event will conclude with a Q&A session, providing attendees with a chance to engage further with Naegele and learn more about the collection and its context.
About Thomas Wheelock: Thomas G.B. Wheelock was a renowned collector and connoisseur of African art, particularly that of Burkina Faso. His dedication to preserving and celebrating the artistic traditions of the region was unrivaled, culminating in a collection that not only captured the cultural essence of Burkina Faso but also brought it into global recognition. His passion for art extended beyond mere acquisition; Wheelock deeply valued the relationships he formed with local artists and communities, often traveling to Africa to engage with them directly. His collection serves as a lasting tribute to his life’s work and his enduring fascination with the art, culture, and people of Burkina Faso.
1. Nuna Bird Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood, indigenous and imported pigment, fiber, metal. Size: 19’’ x 64’’ x 10’’ (48 x 161 x 25 cm). Wheelock inventory #814, Published in Land of the Flying Masks, plate 48. Ex Peter and Nancy Mickelson.
$1500-2500 Start: $750
2 . Bobo Nyanga Roan Antelope Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, traces of indigenous pigments under and encrusted patina. Size: 42’’ x 15’’ x 10’’ (107 x 38 x 25 cm). Height on stand: 45”. Published in Land of the Flying Masks #177, p. 417.
$1500-4000 Start: $750
3. Monumental Bobo Antelope-Horned Mask, Burkina Faso. On vintage Amyas Naegele stand. Wood, pigment, abrus seeds. Size: 47’’ x 12’’ x 13’’ (119 x 30 x 33 cm). Height on stand: 56” (142 cm). Original collection #1675.
$900-1500 Start: $450
4. An Idiosyncratic Bobo Mask, Burkina Faso. Wood, pigment. Stand not included. Size: 41’’ x 11’’ x 12’’ (104 x 28 x 30 cm). TW0033, original collection #829.
$400-900 Start: $200
5. Bobo Partial Helmet Bolo Mask, Burkina Faso. With arched horns representing the roan antelope totem. On European-made stand. Wood with pigment. Size: 22’’ x 11’’ x 12’’ (56 x 28 x 30 cm).
Height on stand: 35” (89 cm). Original #2020. Published: Catalogue #183, p. 418.
$1000-1400 Start: $500
6. Bobo Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural and commercial pigments, fiber. Size: 11’’ x 9’’ x 12’’ (28 x 23 x 30 cm). Height on stand: 16” (41 cm). TW0123.
$300-600 Start: $150
7. Nuna Hornbill Mask With Chameleon, Burkina Faso, On stand. Wood, indigenous pigments and fiber. TW0068, original collection number #1722. Size: 29’’ x 9’’ x 9’’ (74 x 23 x 23 cm). Height on stand: 35” (89 cm).
$1100 -1600 Start: $500
8. Nuna Hornbill Mask, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, natural pigment, fiber, metal. Size: 26’’ x 8’’ x 20’’ (66 x 20 x 51 cm). Height on stand: 36” (91 cm). TW0067, original number 1798.
$700-1200 Start: $350
9. Massive Bobo Batuma Scepter, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, wax, cowrie shells. Size: 57’’ x 17.5’’ x 7’’ (145 x 44 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 61” (155 cm).
Published: Catalogue #249, p. 429.
$1500-2500 Start: $750
10. Mossi Bush Cow Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Polychrome wood with encrustation. Size: 25’’ x 11’’ x 11’’ (64 x 28 x 28 cm). Height on stand: 29” (74 cm).
TW0130, original number 993.
$500-900 Start: $250
11. Lela Zoomorphic Mask. Representing a kob antelope. On vintage stand. Wood, natural and commercial pigment, fiber and metal repair. Size: 35’’ x 10’’ x 19’’ (89 x 25 x 48 cm). TW0118, original number 2114.
$500-900 Start: $250
12 . Nunuma Warthog Mask, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, natural pigments.
Size: 14’’ x 8.5’’ x 11’’ (36 x 22 x 28 cm).
Height on stand: 17” (43 cm). TW0074, original #568.
$800-1200 Start: $400
13. Nuna Animal Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigments, fiber. Size: 13’’ x 7’’ x 6’’ (33 x 18 x 15 cm). Height on stand: 16” (41 cm). TW0120, original #544.
$500-800 Start: $250
14. 2 Diminutive Nuna Masks. On stands. Wood, natural pigments, fiber. Size: 1) 14’’ x 5’’ x 7’’ (36 x 13 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 16” (41 cm). 2)
Size: 8’’ x 3’’ x 4.5’’ (20 x 8 x 11 cm).
Smaller mask published: Catalogue #401, p.442.
$600-1000 Start: $300
15. Nunuma Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigment, fiber. Size: 15’’ x 7’’ x 10’’ (38 x 18 x 25 cm). Height on stand: 16” (41 cm). TW0129, original #1169.
$300-700 Start: $150
16. Nuna Serpent Mask, 6’’ x 112’’ x 6’’ (15 x 284 x 15 cm) tall, wood and earth pigments. Bonhams, New York, “African & Oceanic Art”, 16 November 2021. Lot 31 where the estimate was $10k-$15k. AHDRC #0190644 -001. $1800-3000 Start: $900
17. Extraordinary Nuna Snake Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved polychromed wood in white, black and red. In 2 parts. Size: 173’’ x 10’’ (439 x 25 cm).
$4500-6000 Start: $2250
18. Butterfly Shrine Mask, Nuna Or Nunuma, Burkina Faso. Wood, sacrificial residue.
Size: 21’’ x 6’’ x 4’’ (53 x 15 x 10 cm).
$700-1000 Start: $350
19. Nunuma or Bwa Kob Antelope Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigment.
Size: 22’’ x 8’’ x 12’’ (56 x 20 x 30 cm). Height on stand: 27” (69 cm). TW0075, original number 2158.
$500-800 Start: $250
20. Nunuma or Bwa Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigments. Size: 19’’ x 7’’ x 17’’ (48 x 18 x 43 cm). Height on stand: 24” (61 cm).
Published: Catalogue # 75, p. 398.
$300-700 Start: $150
21. Bwa Savannah Buffalo Mask. On stand. Wood, indigenous and commercial pigments, fiber. Size: 17.5’’ x 9.5’’ x 9’’ (44 x 24 x 23 cm).
Height on stand: 25” (64 cm).
$700-1200 Start: $350
22 . Bwa Buffalo Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigment, fiber. Size: 17’’ x 10’’ x 10’’ (43 x 25 x 25 cm). Height on stand: 21” (53 cm). TW 0088, original #2160.
$400-900 Start: $200
23. 2 Bwa Bush Cow Masks, Burkina Faso. On vintage Amyas Naegele bases. Wood, natural pigment, wire. Size: 1) 20’’ x 11’’ x 9’’ (51 x 28 x 23 cm). 2) 15’’ x 9’’ x 9’’ (38 x 23 x 23 cm). # TW0087, original #2016 & TW0090, #2139.
$800-1500 Start: $400
24. Massive Bwa Crocodile Mask, Burkina Faso. Wood, indigenous pigment. Size: 7’’ x 88’’ x 9’’ (18 x 224 x 23 cm).
$1200-2200 Start: $600
25. Mossi Yatenga Karanga Mask, Burkina Faso. Rounded headpiece, wood, traces of earth pigments, and fiber. Wood, fiber, natural pigment. Size: 51’’ x 7’’ x 9.5’’ (130 x 18 x 24 cm).
$1000-1500 Start: $500
26. Mossi Yatenga Karanga Mask, Burkina Faso. Rounded headpiece, wood, earth pigments, and fiber, cloth. Size: 49’’ x 7’’ x 7’’ (124 x 18 x 18 cm).
$800-1200 Start: $400
27. Mossi Yatenga, Swadugu Style Karanga Mask, Burkina Faso. Wood with traces of earth pigments. Wood, natural pigment. Size: 80’’ x 8’’ x 7’’ (203 x 20 x 18 cm).
$800-1200 Start: $400
28. Mossi Nyonyose Boulsa Style Yali Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, traces of natural pigment. Size: 26’’ x 6.5’’ x 7’’ (66 x 17 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 32” (81 cm). Published in catalogue #115, p. 405.
$800-1200 Start: $400
29. Mossi Mask, Burkina Faso. On vintage Amyas Naegele stand. Wood, fiber. Size: 35’’ x 21’’ x 6’’ (89 x 53 x 15 cm). Height on stand: 41” (104 cm). TW0131, original #1947.
$500-1000 Start: $250
30. Unusal Mossi Mask, Burkina Faso. On custom stand. Wood, natural pigment, fiber, plastic. Size: 37’’ x 9’’ x 5’’ (94 x 23 x 13 cm).
Height on stand: 45” (114 cm). TW0136, Original #1471.
$600-1200 Start: $300
31. 2 Mossi Wan Pesego Masks, Burkina Faso, On stands. Wood, traces of original natural pigments. Size: 1) 25’’ x 7.5’’ x 9’’ (64 x 19 x 23 cm). 2) 27’’ x 6’’ x 8’’ (69 x 15 x 20 cm). TW009 & TW0010.
$800-1200 Start: $400
32 . 2 Mossi Masks, Burkina Faso. On stands. 1) Wood, natural pigments, sacrificial residue. Size: 10’’ x 6’’ x 5’’ (25 x 15 x 13 cm). Height on stand: 13” (33 cm). 2) Wood, natural pigments.
Size: 15.5’’ x 6.5’’ x 6’’ (39 x 17 x 15 cm).
Height on stand: 18” (46 cm). TW0117, original #1121 & TW0126, and original #1214.
$1300 -1800 Start: $650
33. Mossi Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural and commercial pigments, fiber, hair. Size: 21’’ x 11’’ x 9’’ (53 x 28 x 23 cm). TW0017, original #791, acquired by Wheelock, c. 1980. Provenance: Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection, New York.
$400-700 Start: $200
34. Mossi Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, traces of original pigment. Size: 24’’ x 7’’ x 15’’ (61 x 18 x 38 cm). Height on stand: 28” (71 cm). TW0007.
$300-700 Start: $150
35. 2 Mossi Masks, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, traces of natural pigment. Size: 10 26’’ x 6’’ x 7’’ (66 x 15 x 18 cm). 20 Size: 22’’ x 5’’ x 7’’ (56 x 13 x 18 cm). TW008 & TW005.
$700-1200 Start: $350
36. 2 Mossi Ram Masks, Burkina Faso. On vintage stands. 1) Wood, natural pigments. Size: 13’’ x 7’’ x 7’’ (33 x 18 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 11” (28 cm). 2) Wood, natural pigments. Size: 13.5’’ x 6’’ x 6.5’’ (34 x 15 x 17 cm). Height on stand: 12.5” (32 cm). TW0012 & TW0011.
$500-1200 Start: $250
37. A Mossi Mask And a Mossi Head For An Altar, Burkina Faso. Mask on a Peter Sinclair 1970s/1980s stand. 1) Wood. Size: 18’’ x 6’’ x 8’’ (46 x 15 x 20 cm). Height on stand: 19” (48 cm). 2) Wood, natural pigment, fiber. Height: 13” (33 cm). Mask published: Catalogue #132, p.408.
$500-800 Start: $250
38. Massive Winiama Serpent Mask, Wankr, Altarpiece. On vintage iron base. Carved wood. Size: 7’’ x 114’’ x 7’’ (18 x 290 x 18 cm). Ancient elongated mask; wood and natural pigments. Published, plate 81. $1500-2500 Start: $750
39. Winiama Double Crested Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, indigenous polychrome pigments. Size: 33’’ x 8’’ x 15’’ (84 x 20 x 38 cm). TW0038; original # 2061. $900-1300 Start: $450
40. Winiama Two-Horned Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigments. Size: 25’’ x 7’’ x 10’’ (64 x 18 x 25 cm). TW0043, original #1204.
$900-1300 Start: $450
41. Winiama Single Blade Mask, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, natural pigment, abrus seeds. Size: 20’’ x 9’’ x 10’’ (51 x 23 x 25 cm). TW0037, original #351.
$400-800 Start: $200
42 . Winiama Keduneh Mask, Burkina Faso. On vintage custom stand. Wood, natural pigment. Size: 26’’ x 12’’ x 18’’ (66 x 30 x 46 cm). Height on stand: 33” (84 cm). Published: Catalogue #90, p. 400.
$500-900 Start: $250
43. Winiama Crest Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural pigment. Size: 29’’ x 9’’ x 12’’ (74 x 23 x 30 cm). A stunningly carved example with a ferocious presence. TW0036, original #1739.
$500-900 Start: $250
44. Monumental Winiama Triple Crested Mask, Burkina Faso. On custom stand. Wood, natural pigments. Size: 32’’ x 11’’ x 10’’ (81 x 28 x 25 cm). Height on stand: 36” (91 cm). The sole, triple bladed Keduneh mask in the Wheelock inventory. Original #2166.
$600-1000 Start: $300
45. Marka or Winiama Mask, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, natural and commercial pigments. Size: 32’’ x 12’’ x 8’’ (81 x 30 x 20 cm). TW0133, original #1720.
$500-800 Start: $250
46. Marka Mask, Burkina Faso. Wood, fiber, natural and commercial pigments. Size: 30’’ x 11’’ x 11’’ (76 x 28 x 28 cm). TW132, original #1385.
$600-1200 Start: $300
47. Nuna Antelope Mask, Burkina Faso. Wood, natural pigments. Size: 22’’ x 9’’ x 8’’ (56 x 23 x 20 cm). TW0168.
$400-800 Start: $200
48. Dagari Or Birifor Phallic Shrine Figure, Burkina Faso. On vintage Amyas Naegele. stand. Carved wood and encrusted sacrificial residue. Size: 32’’ x 16’’ x 3.5’’ (81 x 41 x 9 cm).
$1000-1400 Start: $500
49. Dynamic Figure, Burkina Faso, Ethnic Origin Unknown. On stand. Wood. Height: 14” (36 cm).
Provenance: Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection, New York.
$150-300 Start: $75
50. Magnificent Lobi Shrine Figure, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, sacrificial residue. One of the more outstanding statues in the extant estate collection.
TW1415 EC230. Size: 34’’ x 16’’ x 6’’ (86 x 41 x 15 cm).
$600-1200 Start: $300
51. Puguli or Lobi Bateba Shrine Figure. On stand. Wood, natural and commercial pigments, sacrificial residue, hair. Size: 32’’ x 7.5’’ x 6’’ (81 x 19 x 15 cm).
$300-700 Start: $150
52 . Lobi Figure, Burkina Faso. On stand, Wood. Size: 39’’ x 10’’ x 9’’ (99 x 25 x 23 cm).
TW0356, original # 211. A very old figure.
$800-1500 Start: $400
53. Bwa Female Figure, Burkina Faso. Wood, beads, fiber cloth. Size: 21’’ x 6’’ x 6’’ (53 x 15 x 15 cm).
TW0159, original #1832. Unmounted.
$700-1200 Start: $350
54. 2 Lobi Shrine Figures, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 3.5” (9 cm) and 5” 13 cm).
$150-400 Start: $75
55. 2 Lobi Shrine Figured, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Heights: 1) 10” (25 cm); 2) 11” (28 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
56. Lobi Shrine Couple, Burkina Faso. Wood. Height: 4” (10 cm); 5.5” (14 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
57. 2 Lobi Figures, Burkina Faso. Wood. Height: Each 11” (28 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
58. 3 Lobi Shrine Or Diviner’s Figures, Burkina Faso. Wood. 1) Female Figure, Height: 9.5” (24 cm); 2) Animal Figure, Length: 5” (13 cm); 3) Bird, Height: 7” (18 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
59. 3 Lobi Shrine Figures, Burkina Faso. Wood. Heights: 4.5” (11 cm) to 5.5 (14 cm).
$250-600 Start: $125
60. Lobi Zoological Altar Sculpture, Burkina Faso Wood, sacrificial residue. Size: 6’’ x 32’’ x 5’’ (15 x 81 x 13 cm). TW0170.
$300-700 Start: $150
61. Lobi Zoomorphic Altar Sculpture, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Size: 9.5’’ x 32’’ x 5’’ (24 x 81 x 13 cm). A very old shrine object in the form of a cat or gennet. TW0174.
$300-700 Start: $150
62 . Lobi Thilkontina, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, sacrificial residue. Size: 22’’ x 7.5’’ x 6.5’’ (56 x 19 x 17 cm). TWO155, original #674.
$400 -800 Start: $200
63. 2 Mossi Figures, Burkina Faso. On stand. 1) Wood, commercial pigment. Size: 24’’ x 4’’ x 4’’ (61 x 10 x 10 cm). 2) Wood, natural pigments, sacrificial residue. Size: 20.5’’ x 4.5’’ x 4’’ (52 x 11 x 10 cm). TW0355 & TW0161.
$400-800 Start: $200
64. Mossi Doll, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 16.75” (43 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
65. 2 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. Wood, aluminum. Both from the Kaya region. Height: 1) 7.5” (19 cm); 2) 9.5” (24 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
66. 2 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. One on stand. Wood, beads, brass. Each Height: 12” (30 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
67. 2 Minimalist Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Each Height: 12” (30 cm).
$150-350 Start: $75
68. 2 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. Wood. Heights: 1) 8.75” (22 cm); 2) 9.25” (23 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
69. 2 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. 1 on stand. Wood, fiber, leather, plastic, coins. Each Height: 9” (23 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
70. 3 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. 2 on stands. Wood, beads, metal. From left to right: from the Saponé, Kaya and Kurumba or Kaya regions. Heights: 7” (18 cm) to 10.5” (27 cm).
$250-600 Start: $125
71. 3 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. 2 On stands. Wood, leather. The hide doll is Kaya, while the other two are Risiam. Height: 7” (18 cm) to 9” (23 cm).
$200 -500 Start: $100
72 . 3 Mossi Dolls, Burkina Faso. 2 on stands. Wood, beads. Height: 8.5” (22 cm) to 11” 28 cm).
$250-600 Start: $125
73. 3 Mossi Yatenga Dolls, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, beads, cotton cord.
Heights Ranging From: 8” (20 cm); To: 10.5” (27 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
74. 4 Lobi Slingshots, Burkina Faso. 2 on stands. Wood. Heights: 7” (18 cm) to 8.5” (22 cm).
1 Published: Catalogue #20, p. 392.
$200-400 Start: $100
75. Group of 3 West African Heddle Pulleys, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Bwa (archaic-fragmentary), Senufo and Mossi. Heights Ranging From: 5.25” (13 cm); To: 7.5” (19 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
76. 3 West African Heddle Pulleys, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, fiber. Including one Senufo bird-form. Heights Ranging From: 4.5” (11 cm); To: 6” (15 cm).
$150-450 Start: $75
77. Group of 5 West African Heddle Pulleys, Burkina Faso. Wood, leather, fiber, cord.
Sizes Ranging From: 5” (13 cm); To: 11” (28 cm).
$300-750 Start: $150
78. 2 Nuna? Serpent-Form Posts, Burkina Faso. On vintage Amyas Naegele stands. Wood. Height: 5’9” (175 cm) and 5’8” (173 cm). TW0345 (right) & EC264 (left), original #1909. Published: Catalogue #27 & #28, p.393. Ex. Ali Konate.
$800-1500 Start: $400
79. Mossi House Post, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 4’4” (132 cm). TW0333. An unusual caryatid post with a fully realized figure as the central element.
$400-1000 Start: $200
80. Mossi Post, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 5’5” (165 cm). A rare style with serpentine contours. TW0128.
$600-1100 Start: $300
81. Mossi Ritual Vessel Support, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 5’1” (155 cm). TW0332.
$300-600 Start: $150
82 . Mossi Suns Shelter Support Post, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 6’2” (188 cm). EC262 and original number 2032. Published: Catalogue #13, p. 391.
$600-1200 Start: $300
83. 2 Mossi Posts, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Heights: 1) 25” (64 cm); 2) 32” (81 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
84. 2 Mossi Posts With Breasts, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 6’4” (193 cm); 5’5” (165 cm). TW0325 & 0327.
$600-1200 Start: $300
85. 2 Mossi Posts, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 5’6” (168 cm) and 5’2” (157 cm). TW2088 EC267.
$800-1600 Start: $400
86. 2 Mossi Sun Shelter Support Posts, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 5’4” (163 cm). Both deeply weathered, architectural posts that saw decades of service. Published: Catalogue # 11, p. 391.
$600-1200 Start: $300
87. 2 Mossi Sun Shelter Support Posts, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 5’10” (178 cm); 5’9” (175 cm). Published: Catalogue #12 p. 391.
$600-1200 Start: $300
88. 3 Mossi Architectural Posts, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 4’0” (122 cm); 4’4” (132 cm); 3’3” (99 cm). TW0295, 0307, 0329. Right-most post published: Catalogue #14, p. 391.
$600-1200 Start: $300
89. Turka? Post, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 5’10” (178 cm). The bas relief of a lizard and a figure are female references indicating this post is dedicated to a feminine deity. TW0344. Published: Catalogue #29, p. 393. Ex Ali Konate.
$1200-1800 Start: $600
90. Bobo Shrine Support With Iron Bands. On stand. Wood, iron rings. Height: 4’1” (124 cm). TW0309, original #2096. A rare post with iron details.
$400 -800 Start: $200
91. Bobo Shrine Vessel Support, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 74’’ (188 cm). TW0316. $400-700 Start: $200
92 . A Matched Pair of Bobo Ritual Pot Supports, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 5’1” (155 cm) and 4’11” (150 cm). TWO322. Highly weathered and intriguingly dimensional architectural elements.
$800-1400 Start: $400
93. 2 Shrine Vessel Supports, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 4’4” (132 cm). Right-hand post published: Catalogue #31, p.393.
$1200-1800 Start: $600
94. 2 Bobo Posts, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 7’0” (213 cm); 6’10” (208 cm). TW0312 & 0310. Left-hand post published: Catalogue #30, p. 393.
$1200-1800 Start: $600
95. 2 Bobo Shrine Posts With Lizards, Syekoma Clan, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 7’7” (231 cm); 7’0” (213 cm). TW0317 & 318. Published: Catalogue #32 & #33, p. 393.
$1000-1500 Start: $500
96. 2 Bobo Shrine Posts, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 7’11” (241 cm); 6’8 (203 cm). Published: Catalogue #35 & #37, p. 393.
$1500-3000 Start: $750
97. 2 Shrine Support Posts, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 7’7” (231 cm) and 6’7” (201 cm). TW0315.
$600-1100 Start: $300
98. Karaboro Shrine Support Post, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 4’4” (132 cm). Published: Catalogue #40, p. 394.
$1200-1800 Start: $600
99. Karaboro Figural House Post, Burkina Faso. With stand (broken). Wood. Height: 4’4” (132 cm). TW0341.
$600-1200 Start: $300
100. 2 Karaboro Ritual Vessel Supports, Southwestern Burkina Faso, Cascades Region, Comoé Province. On stands. Wood. Height: 4’11” (150 cm). Height: 4’1” (124 cm). TW0337 & 0336.
Published: Catalogue #38 & #41, p. 394.
$1200-1800 Start: $600
101. 2 Karaboro Posts, Burkina Faso. On vintage stands. Wood. Height: 3’3” (99 cm); 4’2” (127 cm). Published plate 39; exhibited Fort Collins, Colorado, USA: “Art from Upper Volta”, Colorado State University, Center Gallery, 1975.
$1200-1800 Start: $600
102 . 2 Bolon Ritual Vessel Supports, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 3’3” (99 cm); 3’4” (102 cm).
Published: Catalogue #43, p. 394.
$300-800 Start: $150
103. Nuna Granary Door And Lock, Burkina Faso. Wood, palm oil patina. Size: 44’’ x 21’’ x 6’’ (112 x 53 x 15 cm). Boldly carved surface design and a generation of weathering and wear.
$1000-1400 Start: $750
104. Samo Lizard-Form Granary Lock, Burkina Faso. Wood, iron. Size: 35’’ x 13.5’’ x 2’’ (89 x 34 x 5 cm).
Published: Catalogue #527, p. 454.
$700-1400 Start: $350
105. Large And Important Mossi Lock With Antelope Head, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, metal. Size: 20’’ x 16.75’’ x 2’’ (51 x 43 x 5 cm).
Published: Catalogue #524, p. 453.
$800-1500 Start: $400
106. 2 Dogon Locks, Burkina Faso. Wood. Size: 1) 10.5’’ x 6.5’’ x 2’’ (27 x 17 x 5 cm). 2) 19’’ x 17.5’’ x 2’’ (48 x 44 x 5 cm).
$600-1200 Start: $300
107. West African Stool, Burkina Faso. Wood. Size: 12’’ x 13’’ x 13’’ (30 x 33 x 33 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
108. Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso. On Amyas Naegele stand. Wood. Length: 36” (91 cm).
$400-600 Start: $200
109. Unidentified Wood Stool, Burkina Faso. Wood, with carved turtle adornment. A good-sized seat that’s remarkably comfortable. Size: 35’’ x 42’’ x 10’’ (89 x 107 x 25 cm). TW0691.
$500-1100 Start: $250
110. 2 Voltaic Portable Seat, Burkina Faso. Wood. Sizes: 1) 27’’ x 6’’ x 6’’ (69 x 15 x 15 cm); 2) 34’’ x 6’’ x 5.5’’ (86 x 15 x 14 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
111. 2 Bwa Or Gurunsi Zoomorphic Stools, Burkina Faso. Wood. Size: 1) 20’’ x 6’’ x 6’’ (51 x 15 x 15 cm). 2) 31’’ x 11’’ x 10’’ (79 x 28 x 25 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
112 . Nuna Man’s Swept-Back Chair. Wood. Size: 30’’ x 22’’ x 6.5’’ (76 x 56 x 17 cm). Old repair to front legs. Published: Catalogue # 532, p.455.
$600-1200 Start: $300
113. 3-Legged Gurunsi Chair, Burkina Faso. With half moon on the rear of the seat and a foot like from leg. Size: 31’’ x 10’’ x 48’’ (79 x 25 x 122 cm). Original # 2037.
$500-700 Start: $250
114. 2 West African Stools, Burkina Faso, Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection. Wood. 1) Lobi Man’s Portable Bird-Form 3-Legged Stool, ex Jean Bienayme. Size: 23’’ x 10’’ x 4’’ (58 x 25 x 10 cm). 2) Wood, metal, fiber. Size: 18’’ x 8.75’’ x 6.5’’ (46 x 22 x 17 cm). Published: Catalogue #543, p. 456.
$700-1100 Start: $350
115. 2 Lobi Stools, Burkina Faso. 1) wood, cowrie shells, sacrificial residue. Size: 18’’ x 9’’ x 5.5’’ (46 x 23 x 14 cm). 2) Wood. Size: 9.5’’ x 6’’ x 4’’ (24 x 15 x 10 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
116. A Janus Stool, Possibly Bwa, Burkina Faso. Wood. Size: 19’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ (48 x 25 x 20 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
117. 2 Bwa Anthropomorphic Stools, Burkina Faso. Wood. Size: 1) 13’’ x 8’’ x 5’’ (33 x 20 x 13 cm); 2) 14’’ x 10’’ x 6’’ (36 x 25 x 15 cm).
$400-600 Start: $200
118. 2 Bwa or Gurunsi Zoomorphic, Burkina Faso. Wood, metal. 1) Bwa or Gurunsi Man’s 3-Legged
Stool With Opposing Heads, Size: 10.5’’ x 18’’ x 8’’ (27 x 46 x 20 cm). 2) Horned animal stool.
Size: 8’’ x 17’’ x 7’’ (20 x 43 x 18 cm). The larger, ex Jean Bienayme and published: Catalogue #541, p. 455.
$800-1100 Start: $400
119. 2 Winiama Stools, Burkina Faso. Wood.
Size: 1) 19’’ x 7’’ x 7’’ (48 x 18 x 18 cm); 2) 17’’ x 6’’ x 6’’ (43 x 15 x 15 cm).
$450-700 Start: $225
120. 3 West African Stools, Burkina Faso. Wood.
Size: 1) 18’’ x 8’’ x 6’’ (46 x 20 x 15 cm). 2) 19’’ x 5’’ x 8’’ (48 x 13 x 20 cm). Size: 14’’ x 4.5’’ x 4.5’’ (36 x 11 x 11 cm).
$300-700 Start: $150w
121. 2 Voltaic Anthropomorphic Stools, Bwa and Lobi, Burkina Faso. Wood. Sizes: 1) 10’’ x 8’’ x 5.5’’ (25 x 20 x 14 cm); 2) 13’’ x 6.5’’ x 5.5’’ (33 x 17 x 14 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
122 . Mossi Crocodile-Form Woman’s Four-Legged Stool, Burkina Faso. Wood, hollowed out from below and with a rich patina of wear over all. Size: 7’’ x 28’’ x 7’’ (18 x 71 x 18 cm). TW0173, original #1987. Published: Catalogue #544, p. 456.
$300-700 Start: $150
123. Tall Bwa Or Bobo Chevron Mouthed Flute, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, cotton cord. Length: 34.5’’ ( 88 cm). Collected in Solenzo. Published: Catalogue #434, p. 446.
$400-800 Start: $200
124. Super Tall Bwa Or Bobo Long Chevron Mouthed Flute, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 46’’ (117 cm). Published: Catalogue #435, p. 446.
$400-800 Start: $200
125. Lobi Tall Chevron Mouthed Flute, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood, leather. Height: 33” (84 cm). Published: Catalogue #436, p. 446.
$250-400 Start: $125
126. 2 West African Flutes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 18” (46 cm); 21.5” (55 cm). TW0753. Provenance: Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection, New York.
$200-350 Start: $100
127. 3 West African Flutes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Length: 20.5” (52 cm) to 30” (76 cm). Right-most flute published: Catalogue #433, p. 446.
$250-450 Start: $125
128. 3 West African Flutes, Burkina Faso. Wood. Lengths Ranging From: 12.5” (32 cm); To: 15.5” (39 cm).
$250-350 Start: $125
129. 3 Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. Wood. Lengths ranging from: 16.5” (42 cm); To: 20” (51 cm).
$250-350 Start: $125
130. 3 Fine Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. Wood, fiber, iron, leather. Lengths ranging from: 15” (38 cm) to 23.5” (60 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
131. 3 West African Flutes, Burkina Faso. Wood, leather. Sizes Ranging From: 9” (18 cm); To: 18” (46 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
132 . 4 West African Flutes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, fiber, reptile skin. Length: 15” (38 cm) to 20” (51 cm).
$200-450 Start: $100
134. 5 Large Deluxe Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 11” (28 cm)-14.5” (37 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
135. 5 Premium Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 9” (23 cm) to 11” (28 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
137. 6 Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Height: 4” (10 cm) to 6” (15 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
139. 8 Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. Wood, leather. Lengths ranging from: 3.75” (10 cm); To: 8.5” (22 cm).
Upper right example published: Catalogue #461, p. 447.
$300-600 Start: $150
140. 8 Voltaic Akimbo Flutes. Burkina Faso. Wood, cotton cord. Lengths ranging from: 3” (8 cm) to: 8” (20 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
141. Group of 8 Diminutive Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso. Including 1 Slingshot-Form Flute, Burkina Faso. (8 items). Wood. Lengths Ranging From: 3” (8 cm); To: 7” (18 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
142 . Large Toussian Terracotta Vessel, Burkina Faso. On stand. Height: 30” (76 cm).
Published: Catalogue #550, p. 457.
$4000-8000 Start: $700
143. 2 West African Clay Pots, Burkina Faso. Dagari footed storage vessel with elaborate incised design and fitted lid, H: 18” (46 cm) and a Strainer, Diameter: 6” (15 cm).
$400-600 Start: $200
144. 2 Voltaic Clay Pots, Burkina Faso. On pot rings. 1) Height: 17.5” (44 cm); 2) Lela Pot With Lipped Mouth, Height: 16.5” (42 cm). Published: Catalogue #549, p. 456/7.
$400-700 Start: $200
145. 3 Voltaic Clay Pots, Burkina Faso. On pot rings. 1) Dagari Pot, lizard decorated, Height: 11.5” (29 cm); 2) Lela Pot, Height: 14” (36 cm); 3) Lela Pot, Height: 13” (33 cm), published: Catalogue #552, p. 457.
$1000-1500 Start: $500
146. 2 Mossi Swords With Sheaths, Burkina Faso. On stands. Copper alloy, iron, leather. Lengths: 1) 20” (51 cm); 2) 31” (79 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
147. 2 Voltaic Spears, Burkina Faso. Wood, iron, brass, copper, leather, aluminum. Length: 60” (152 cm); 71” (180 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
148. 4 West African Iron Implements, Burkina Faso. Staff, 2 spearheads, 1 spear base. Iron. Length: 16” (41 cm) to 41” (104 cm).
$100-300 Start: $50
149. 3 Turka Lances, Burkina Faso. On stands. Serpent-form Impaling Swords. Forged iron. Lengths: 32.5” (83 cm) to 34” (86 cm).
$450-850 Start: $225
150. 4 Turka Lances and A Bobo/Toussian Scepter, Burkina Faso. Iron. Length: 31” (79 cm) to 37” (94 cm). (5 Items). Published: (Scepter) Catalogue #270, p. 431.
$400-800 Start: $200
151. 2 Mossi Figural Staffs,, Burkina Faso. One on a 1970s/80s vintage stand. Wood, leather, brass, aluminum, iron, copper. Height: 39” (99 cm). Height: 42” (107 cm); 40” (102 cm). Mounted staff from the KayaBarsologo region. Published: Catalogue #246, p. 427.
$700-1100 Start: $350
152 . Bwa Cane And Winiama Staff With 2 Figures, Burkina Faso. On stands. Cane: Wood, leather, natural pigment. Height: 38” (97 cm). Staff: Wood. Height: 51” (130 cm). TW0365 & 0366. Left staff published: Catalogue # 236, p. 427.
$400-800 Start: $200
153. 2 Bwa Staffs, Burkina Faso. On vintage stand. Wood, iron, leather, reptile skin; natural pigment. Height: 49” (124 cm) and 42” 107 cm). TW373 & TW0369. Right staff published: Catalogue # 233, p. 427.
$500-900 Start: $250
154. Bamana Staff And 2 Bobo Rattles, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, organic material. Each with an anthropomorphic apex. Heights from 14.5” (37) to 16.5” (42 cm). (3 Items).
$250-500 Start: $125
155. 2 Lobi And Winiama Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Length: 19” (48 cm); 22” (56 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
156. Lobi Figural Cane, Length: 25” (64 cm) And Staff, Length: 32” (81 cm). Wood.
$100-200 Start: $50
157. An Important Bobo Scepter, Burkina Faso. On stand, Wood, wax. Height: 55” (140 cm). Height on stand: 58” (147 cm). TW0360, original #1776. Published: Catalogue #252, p. 429.
$800-1400 Start: $400
158. Bobo Scepter, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 38” (97 cm). Height on stand: 40” (102 cm). TW0415.
$100-300 Start: $50
159. Bobo Scepter Surmounted By A Figure Batuma, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Height: 49” (124 cm). TW0361. Published: Catalogue # 251, p. 429.
$500-1000 Start: $250
160. Bobo Cane And Bwa Daba Hoe, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, iron. Length: 39” (99 cm); 32” (81 cm). Published: Catalogue #247 & #263, p.428 & 430.
$700-1300 Start: $350
161. 2 Nunuma Or Nuna Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, cowrie shells, commercial pigment. Length: 1) 35” (89 cm). 2) 43” (109 cm); TW0375 and TW0359.
$400-800 Start: $200
162 . 3 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Heights: 15” (38 cm) to 21” (53 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
163. 2 West African Figural Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. 1) Bwa Scepter, female figure with coiling snake; Height: 14” (36 cm); 2) Unidentified scepter, wood. Height: 17” (43 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
164. 2 West African Scepters, Burkina Faso. Including a Bobo club-like scepter. On stands. Wood. Length: Each 21” (53 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
165. 2 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, metal. Lengths: 26” (66 cm); 27” (60 cm). Ex Amyas Naegele. Published: Catalogue #265. p. 430, $600-800 Start: $300
166. 2 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. Very old and on stands. Wood, iron, fiber, cowrie shell, reptile skin. Heights: 20” (51 cm); 21” (53 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
167. 2 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood. Heights: 1) 24” (61 cm); 2) 35” (89 cm). Published: Catalogue #266 & #271. p. 431.
$200-400 Start: $100
168. 2 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, iron. Heights: 1) 24” (61 cm); 2) 26” (66 cm). Right-hand example published and described as a Bobo keberre from the Solenzo region, Catalogue #272, p. 431.
$400-700 Start: $200
169. 2 Old And Weathered Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. Wood, iron, brass tacks. Length: 23” (58 cm); 25.5” (65 cm).
$150-450 Start: $75
170. 2 Cefalomorphic Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, iron. Lengths: 20” (51 cm) and 25” (64 cm).
$250-550 Start: $125
171. 2 Bobo Ritual Axes, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, iron. Height : 26” (66 cm); 27.5” (70 cm).
$250-550 Start: $125
172 . 2 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Wood, iron. Height: 27” (69 cm); 28” (71 cm).
$250-550 Start: $125
174. 2 West African Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Copper alloy, wood, plastic. Length: 16” (41 cm); 24” (61 cm). Including 24” Ceremonial Daba or Weapon Handle, Lobi or Bobo, ex Amyas Naegele Collection, published: Catalogue #261. p. 430.
$400-700 Start: $200
175. 2 West African Scepters, Burkina Faso. Wood, iron, copper, brass, cotton. The left-hand example is an especially fine example of a rare form of ritual scepter. Length” 18” (46 cm); 26.5” (67 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
176. Lobi Cane With Sheath And Bwa Scepter, Burkina Faso. Iron, fiber, leather. Length: 15” (38 cm); 29” (74 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
177. 2 Bobo/Lobi And Gan Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Iron. Height: 23” (58 cm); 26” (66 cm).
$350-600 Start: $175
178. 2 Archaic Lobi Or Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Iron. Height: 26” (66 cm); 26.6” (67 cm). ex Amyas Naegele, C.1990s.
$250-550 Start: $125
179. 2 Bwa Leaf Dancer Scepters, Burkina Faso. On stands. Iron, leather. Length: 16.5” (42 cm); 19” (48 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
180. 2 Lobi Canes, Burkina Faso. Iron. One Figural. Length: 34” (86 cm); 35.5” (90 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
181. 2 Curvaceous Lobi Canes, Burkina Faso. Iron. Length: 36” (91 cm); 41” (104 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
182 . 2 Kassena Copper Alloy Anklets, Burkina Faso. TW1113, 1114. Height: each 6’’ (15 cm).
$100-400 Start: $50
183. 2 Kassena or Nankana Anklets, Burkina Faso. One on stand. Copper Alloy. Size: 3.5” (9 cm) to 4” (10 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
184. 2 Bwa Aluminum Anklets, Burkina Faso. With cotton cloth. On stands. Each length: 7” (18 cm). Published: Catalogue #300, p. 433.
$150-350 Start: $75
185. 2 Bwa Zoomorphic Anklets, Burkina Faso. Aluminum. Length: 7” (18 cm).
$200-600 Start: $100
186. 3 Senufo Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. Length: 6.5” (17 cm) to 7.5” (19 cm).
$250-600 Start: $125
187. Bobo and Toussian Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. Length: 6.5” (17 cm) and 7.5” (19 cm).
$100-200 Start: $50
188. 2 Toussian Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper Alloy. Length: 5.5” (14 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
189. 2 Gouin Or Senufo Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. Length: 5.5” (14 cm) and 6” (15 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
190. 2 Rare Fulani Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. Length: 5” (13 cm).
$300-600 Start: $150
191. 2 Kassena or Nankana Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. Length: 4” (10 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
192 . 6 West African Bracelets, Burkina Faso. Including Bwa aluminum, 2 Mossi copper alloy, Kurumba copper alloy, 2 unidentified copper alloy. Size: 3.25” (8 cm) to 4” (10 cm).
$300-450 Start: $150
193. 3 Fulani Anklets, Burkina Faso. Silver alloy. Length: 4” (10 cm) to 5” (13 cm). A scarce type infrequently seen in the market.
$200-400 Start: $100
194. West African Diminutive Copper Alloy Flute and Bwa Bracelet, Burkina Faso. Flute: Length: 4” (10 cm); Bracelet, on Amyas Naegele stand. Size: 3.5’’ x 5’’ x 1.75’’ (9 x 13 x 4 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
195. 2 Bwa Aluminum Anklets, Burkina Faso. On stands. Each length: 7” (18 cm).
$150-350 Start: $75
196. 3 West African Bracelets and Anklets, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. Lobi anklet, 6” (15 cm); Mossi bracelet, 4” (10 cm); unidentified bracelet, 4” (10 cm).
$200-300 Start: $100
197. 7 Voltaci Shrine Bracelets, Burkina Faso. Iron, copper alloy, aluminum. Bobo, Bwa, Lobi, Toussian. Published: Catalogue #394 & #395, p. 441
Size: 2.75” (7 cm) - 3.5” (9 cm).
$300-700 Start: $150
198. 7 Voltaic Shrine Bracelets, Burkina Faso. Iron, copper alloy. Bobo, Bwa, Lobi, Toussian. Published: Catalogue #390 & #392 p. 441
$300-700 Start: $150
199. 7 Voltaic Shrine Bracelets, Burkina Faso. Iron, copper alloy. Bobo, Bwa, Lobi, Toussian. Size: 2” (5 cm) - 4” (10 cm).
$300-700 Start: $150
200. 11 Bobo Pendant Bells, Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. TW 951, 952, 953, 955, 956. 957. 958, 959, 960, 961, 962. Sizes Ranging From: 2” (5 cm); To: 3” (8 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
201. 2 West African Antique Shackles, Burkina Faso. Forged iron. Including: 1) Bwa Diminutive Talismanic Shackles, Length: 6” (15 cm); 2) slavery shackles, Length: 13” (33 cm).
$600-1200 Start: $300
202 . 5 West African Forged Iron Objects, Burkina Faso. Including: Toussian Forged Iron Scepter, L: 11” (28 cm); Bobo Forged Iron Knife Altar Object/Talisman, L: 8.5” (22 cm); Dorhossie Forged Iron Bull-Roarer, L: 5” (13 cm); Lobi Forged Iron Necklace Torque, Diameter: 5.5” (14 cm); Lobi Forged Iron Bracelet With Buffalo Head, Diameter: 4” (10 cm).
$250-500 Start: $125
203. West African Collector’s Lot. Including a Bwa iron cobbler’s knife, on stand, comb, and implement. Size: 4.5” (11 cm) to 10” (25 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
204. 4 West African Iron Implements, Burkina Faso. 3 on stands. Iron. Including an oil lamp, 18” (46 cm); Tousyan or Bamana double headed figural altar talisman, 7.5” (19 cm); Turka dagger, 12” (30 cm); and a Toussian double lamp, 10” (25 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
205. 2 Iron Staffs, Burkina Faso. One anthropomorphic Lobi staff and one Kassena staff with chameleon finial. Iron. Length: Each 51” (130 cm).
$300-500 Start: $150
206. 2 Figurative Wrought Iron Staffs, Lobi And Nuna,Burkina Faso. Length: 58” (147 cm); 61” (155 cm).
$300-700 Start: $150
207. 3 Voltaic Ritual Staffs, Burkina Faso. Bwa and Kassena. Iron. Length: 46” (117 cm) to 51” (130 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
208. 4 West African Staffs, Burkina Faso. Bwa, Sissala. One on stand. Iron. Length: From 45” (114 cm) to 54” (137 cm). 1 published: Catalogue # 232, #240 p. 427-428.
$450-750 Start: $225
209. 2 Nuna Oil Lamps, Burkina Faso. On stands. Forged iron. Both representing roan antelopes- the same animal represented in the Bamana chiwara. Heights: 1) 28” (71 cm); 2) 29.5” (75 cm).
$400-700 Start: $200
210. 2 Nuna Roan Antelope Headed Oil Lamps, Burkina Faso. On stands. Forged iron. Heights: 1) 14.5” (37 cm); 2) 16.5” (42 cm).
$400-700 Start: $200
211. 2 Tall Nuna Oil Lamps, Burkina Faso. On stands. Forged iron. Heights: 1) 56” (142 cm); 2) 60” (152 cm).
$500-800 Start: $250
212 . 2 Nuna Staffs and An Oil Lamp, Burkina Faso. Forged iron. Heights ranging from: 33” (84 cm) to: 52” (132 cm).
$600-1000 Start: $300
213. 2 West African Oil Lamps, Burkina Faso. Iron. Lengths: 49” (124 cm); 51” (130 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
214. Mossi Tingsoba Hat, Burkina Faso. Homespun cloth, leather. Size: 10’’ x 6’’ x 6’’ (25 x 15 x 15 cm).
Published: Catalogue #409, p. 444.
$300-600 Start: $150
215. 3 Mossi Hunter’s Hat, Burkina Faso. Fiber, leather. Stands not included. Each Size: 8’’ x 12’’ x 6’’ (20 x 30 x 15 cm). TW747, 748, 749. One published: Catalogue #418, p. 445.
$200-500 Start: $100
216. Mossi Dance “Baga” Costume Pants. Leather. Size: Length: 38” (97 cm).
Published: Catalogue # 412, p. 444.
$200-300 Start: $150
217. Dorhossie (Doghosie) Dance Skirt
Dance Costume, Burkina Faso. On stand. Fiber, cowrie shells. cotton cord. Size: 29’’ x 10’’ (74 x 25 cm).
Published: Catalogue #416, p. 444. $500-1200 Start: $250
218. Bwa Headpiece And Turka Ceremonial Wand, Burkina Faso. On stands. Headpiece: Cowrie shells, cotton cord. Size: 9’’ x 5’’ (23 x 13 cm). Wand: wood, cowrie shells, cotton cord. Height: 8.5” (22 cm). Headpiece published: Catalogue #421. p.445. $400-800 Start: $200
219. West African Collector’s Lot, Burkina Faso. Including: talisman necklace, leather, fur; wooden mask element, adornments and ceremonial cowrie shell flail. Published: Catalogue #422, p. 445. Size: 8” (20 cm) to 35” (89 cm).
$250-500 Start: $125
220. Important Turka Cowrie Shell Bridal Belt, Burkina Faso. Cowrie shell, cotton cord. Losses. Size: Panel: 46’’ x 7’’ (117 x 18 cm).
Overall: 59” (150 cm).
Published: Catalogue #419, p. 445.
$500-800 Start: $250
221. 2 Mossi Ceremonial Dance Skirts, Burkina Faso. Cowrie shells, homespun cloth, cotton cord, buttons. Length: 12.5” (32 cm).
$300-400 Start: $150
222 . 3 Bwa Ceremonial Dance Skirts, Burkina Faso. Cotton fabric, cotton cord, buttons, brass bells. Length: 13” (33 cm). Published: Catalogue #414, 415. p. 444.
$200-300 Start: $150
223. 2 Sets of Turka Nesting Marriage Baskets, Burkina Faso. Each set with 10 baskets. Palm raffia, leather. Size: Largest 10’’ x 7’’ x 7’’ (25 x 18 x 18 cm). Together with a small Bwa basket. (3 Items). Published: Catalogue #553 & 554, p. 457.
$300-700 Start: $150
224. 3 Small West African Talismans, Burkina Faso. 1) Mossi Talisman, figure riding an animal, copper alloy, on base. Height: 3.5” (9 cm); 2) Toussian Talisman, copper alloy. Size: 2” x 1” (5 x 3 cm); 3) Bwa Talsiman, two figures, copper alloy. Height: 2” (5 cm).
$300 -600 Start: $150
225. 4 Bwa Aluminum Talismans, Burkina Faso. 1) Standing Figure. On stand. Height: 5” (13 cm); 2) Ox. Length: 6.75 (17 cm); 3) Long-legged Crocodile. Length 5”(13 cm); 4) Two Antelopes. On stand. Length: 3.5” (9 cm).
$330-600 Start: $150
226. 2 West African Wooden Spoons, Burkina Faso. 1) Fulani Spoon. Both on Amyas Naegele bases. Length: 8.5” (22 cm). 2) Mossi Figural Spoon. On stand. Length; 10” (25 cm).
$150-350 Start: $75
227. Voltaic Collector’s Lot. Mossi post, wood, iron, L: 46” (117 cm); Mossi Tingsoba staff, wood, iron, leather, fiber, L: 54” (137 cm); souvenir flute, L: 26” (66 cm); 2 sticks, L: 20” (51 cm); wood piece. L” 13”. Staff published: Catalogue #408, p. 443.
$150-300 Start: $75
228. Collector’s Lot of Traditional Voltaic Keys, And Clips, Burkina Faso. Wood, iron, cotton cord. Size: Keys 10” (25 cm) - 12” (30 cm).
$150-450 Start: $75
229. 3 Voltaic Pipes, Burkina Faso, Wood, terracotta, leather, white metal. Lengths; 17” (43 cm) to 27” (69 cm).
$150-300 Start: $75
230. 3 Voltaic Pipe Bowls, Burkina Faso. One on stand. White metal. Length: 2.5” (6 cm) to 4” (10 cm). Right-most example published: Catalogue #471, p. 448.
$100-200 Start: $50
231. 2 Doso Society Powder Horns. Hide covered buffalo horn, fiber, wood. Length: Each 11” (28 cm).
$300-700 Start: $150
232 . West African Ceremonial Trough, Burkina Faso. On stand. Wood. Length: 33” (84 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
233. African Musical Instrument Group Lot, Burkina Faso. Including 2 drumsticks, Senufo Iron Gong, Gourd- Fidle, Tanzania. Wood, resin, cloth, leather, gourd. Length: 10” (25 cm) to 23” (58 cm).
$200-500 Start: $100
234. West African Weaving Tool Group Lot, Burkina Faso. Including a Marka/Dafing loom, spindle weight, and shuttle. Size: from 3” (8 cm) to 10” (25 cm).
$200-400 Start: $100
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Above $200,000 auctioneers discretion
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