Webb's New Collector: Oceanic and African Art

NEW COLLECTOR: OCEANIC & AFRICAN ARTS 21 APRIL 2011

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Contents ABORIGINAL ART

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MAORI ART

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POLYNESIAN, MELANESIAN & INDONESIAN ART

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AFRICAN ART

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PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART

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ANTIQUITIES ACT 1975 Please note that most Maori artifacts in the catalogue have been registered under the terms and conditions of the Antiquities Act 1975, and subsequent amendments. This is referred to as Y Registration.

Under this Act artifacts with Y registration may not, normally, be sold to non-New Zealand Residents and Y Registered items may not leave the country without permission from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage.

To purchase Y Registered items the buyer must be a Registered Collector and must present their certificate or card of registration when collecting their goods. To gain registration you must apply to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage (www.mch.govt.nz <http://www. mch.govt.nz/> ). Payment is due immediately, however Webb’s will hold goods for buyers whose Registration as Collectors is pending.

ARMS ACT 1958 Buyers who purchase items that fall within the provisions of the Arms Act 1958 cannot take possession of that item until they have obtained the appropriate licence.

BUYER’S PREMIUM A buyer’s premium of 15% will be charged on all items in this catalogue. GST (15%) is payable on the buyer’s premium only.

Intending buyers should take note of clause 6 in the Condition of Sale for Buyers printed on page 103 of this catalogue. Webb’s is not responsible for any errors of descriptions or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot. Buyers should proceed upon their own judgement. The condition of items is not generally detailed in this catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots they bid on. Webb’s is pleased to provide intending buyers with condition reports.

VIEWING Viewing times Fri 15 April

9:00am - 5.30pm

Sun 17 April

11:00am - 3:00pm

Mon 18 April

9:00am - 5.30pm

Tue 19 April

9:00am - 5.30pm

Wed 20 April

9:00am - 5.30pm

LIMITED VIEWING ON SALE DAY

Sale Enquiries:

Jeff Hobbs 021 503251 jhobbs@webbs.co.nz

Neil Campbell 021 875966 ncampbell@webbs.co.nz

Media Enquires:

Renée Tanner 021 496707 rtanner@webbs.co.nz

BID LIVE ONLINE WITH ARTFACT All lots will be available for live online bidding on auction night at www.artfact.com PACKING AND FREIGHT All packing and freight will be handled by expert thirdparty suppliers.

Khai Liew Spoehr 2007 armchair in American black walnut 765 x 560 x 555 mm John Young Northern Song #5 Summer 2007 Oil on linen 900 x 500 mm

IMPORTANT WORKS OF ART

INCLUDING HISTORICAL NEW ZEALAND WORKS AUGUST 2011 ENTRIES NOW INVITED Important modern, contemporary and historical works of art.

Gottfried Lindauer Ihakara Tukamaru

oil on canvas 850 x 680mm

$120,000 - $180,000

Ihakara Tukumaru (c.1881-1913) belonged to the principal family of Ngati Ngarongo, one of the many hapu of the powerful Ngati Raukawa tribe, who trace their descent from the migrants of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tainuiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; canoe.

Ihakara is credited with organising

the erection of two houses of Christian worship in the Foxton district. From 1852 until his death, Ihakara held the office of Native Assessor, a Government appointment.

He is recognised for his role as a seller of land to the Government and

as a peacemaker during the 1860s and 1870s. Ihakara died at Matakarapa and was buried in the old Te Awahou cemetery six days later. Hundreds of mourners, both Maori and Pakeha, followed his body to its final resting place.

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JEWELLERY & WATCHES APRIL 20TH, 2PM & 6PM A HARLEQUIN SALE Including Fine Jewellery & Designer Costume Jewellery

The sale will feature an excellent selection of diamond solitaires, antique and modern jewellery, desirable wristwatches (including Patek Philippe) together with an exciting collection of 50 pieces of collectable costume jewellery. The sale will be preceded by our popular afternoon session of “Affordable & Estate Jewellery”.

A catalogue will be available free of charge at viewings.

Viewing: Friday 15 April 9am - 5.15pm Sunday 17 April 11am - 3.00pm

Monday 18 April 9am - 5.15pm Tuesday 19 April 9am - 5.15pm

Wednesday 20 April 9am - 12 noon sharp

Contact: Christopher Devereaux email cdevereaux@webbs.co.nz ph 09 529 5606

WEBB’S WELLINGTON Webb’s is pleased to announce a comprehensive auction service for Wellington clients. Wellingtonians have long supported Webb’s both as collectors and consignors. A permanent Webb’s presence in Wellington and streamlined services between the two centres will enable ease of access to the Auckland market for those in the ‘arts and culture capital’. Webb’s now offers a five-day-a-week appraisal and valuation service and personally handled, door-todoor freight and logistics. This service extends to the entire lower North and upper South Islands.

Webb’s Wellington services will be headed by Jeff Hobbs, a 20 year veteran expert in Oceanic, Tribal Arts and antiquities. Jeff operated as a successful dealer and consultant in New York and the United Kingdom during the 1990s and subsequently owned and operated the well respected Sulu Gallery, Wellington. Although Jeff’s specialist interests lie in the fields of Tribal art and Eastern antiques, he will working closely with: Sophie Coupland, Webb’s head of Fine Arts, to provide fine art services; James Hogan, Webb’s head of Decorative Arts, to provide

CONTACT: Jeff Hobbs jhobbs@webbs.co.nz +64 21 503 251 JAMES BRAGGE, LAMBTON QUAY, BRAGGE’S WELLINGTON AND THE WAIRARAPA, WILLIAM MAIN, MILLWOOD PRESS, P.95.

services across the spectrum of antiques and collectables; and the extended team of Webb’s resident specialists.

In recent months Jeff has travelled internationally on behalf of Webb’s repatriating significant Maori and Oceanic material to New Zealand.

Last year, Jeff led the valuation of the entire Maori, Pacific and Ethnographic holdings at Te Papa Tongarewa.

Please contact Jeff to discuss Webb’s Wellington services and how your pieces would be marketed and handled from Wellington.

ENTRIES NOW INVITED

IMPORTANT OCEANIC & AFRICAN ARTS AUGUST 2011 CONTACT: Jeff Hobbs jhobbs@webbs.co.nz +64 21 503 251

NEW COLLECTOR: OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 21 APRIL 2011 6PM “Material objects are chains along which social relationships run… people not only create their material culture and attach themselves to it, but also build up their relationships through it and see them in terms of it” E.E.Evans-Pritchard, The Neur, Oxford,1940,p/.89

INTRODUCTION To collect is also to undertake a journey that has no predetermined end. It is this which makes the starting point of a collection so intrepid. As adventurer and collector Professor Denis Dutton once described his initial foray into collecting tribal art; ‘it was not the quality that trained the eye and hand, but the satisfaction one experienced when suddenly confronted with a rare and unexpected sense of beauty’.

Webb’s New Collector: Tribal & African Art sale is an entry level offering, with most pieces priced below $1,000 and many at no reserve. The sale presents an opportunity for new collectors to enter this wonderful and diverse field of collecting.

Included in the sale are Maori artefacts, New Zealand folk art, 19th and 20th century pieces from Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Melanesian, Aboriginal and African cultures.

Also on offer is material from the Zanesville Museum (USA) and The Denis Dutton Collection, ranging from orthodox works of art from Aboriginal, Maori and Polynesian material cultures, to work which reflects the effect of the tourist trade in the later 20th century.

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[1] Aboriginal Churinga with circular motifs to front and back.

Traces of ochre.

L.520mm, W.65mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $800 - $1000

[2] Aboriginal Churinga with interconnecting incised linear and circular patterns.

L.245mm, W.55mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $800 - $1000

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with an incised intertwined parallel motif on both surfaces with suspension hole. Traces of ochre. Old collection label attached.

L.233mm, W.26mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $400 - $600

[4] Aboriginal Bean Wood Shield of deep elliptical form. A rebated handle on the back, carved into the body of the shield. Front and back are decorated with broad parallel longitudinal grooves. A varied reddish-brown patina dominates a large painted (natural pigment) circle, couched by four very faint, latitudinal, thickly painted lines on the shieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face.

H.710mm, W.105mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $1500 - $2500

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[3] Aboriginal Churinga

[5] Aboriginal Woomera - Spear Thrower Wood, dark brown patina, leaf-shaped flat springboard. The front entirely covered with zigzag motif. Stone tooled.

Reverse with six line zigzag pattern running down centre of blade. Serrated cutting edge evident. Edge deteriorating and missing tip.

L.600mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $200 - $300

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[6] Three Aboriginal Waddy Clubs

[7] Coolamon - Aboriginal Vessel

fine old patina.

L.720mm, L.560mm, L.582mm.

Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $200 - $300

of orthodox form. Broad longitudinal incisions fluting through the internal and external surfaces. Natural ochre pigments accent entire object.

L.540mm, W.193mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $100 - $200

Extremely rare and large. Broad longitudinal incisions fluting through the internal and external surfaces.

Natural ochre pigments accent entire object. Dark horizontal decoration line represented in internal body of vessel.

Significant signs of old repair and damage L.800mm, W.300mm. $200 - $300

[9] Aboriginal Ceremonial Spear Head Obsidian blade tip affixed with gum.

Ochre, dot patterning to tip and shaft.

Old label attached.

L.450mm, W.25mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $200 - $300

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[8] Giant Coolamon Aboriginal Vessel

[10] Aboriginal Churinga with incised circular and pointillism totems. Trace of ochre.

L.270mm, W.40mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $800 - $1000

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[11] Group of Four Aboriginal Spear Heads and a Sheath of various regions. Old label attached.

L.890mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $50 - $100

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[12] Waihaka Short wooden hand club with deep relief haehae carving to blade. Carved mania to incurve with hands to torso and paua inlay eyes. Inscribed 5224-B Waimarama.

L.370mm, W.120mm. Y15069 $600 - $800

[13] Fine Kuru Pounamu Ear Adornment Long fine flattened ovoid form.

Incisioned hour glass suspension hole for muka cord.

L.80mm. Y14963 $240 - $280

[14] Maori Folk Art Carved Walking Stick Softly carved complex interlocking triple haehae style with dog tooth notching throughout, well balanced with deep rich patina. 19th - 20th Century.

L.935mm. Y15067 $600 - $800

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[15] Lidded Bowl A steel-tooled transitional bowl with finely carved Tiki face and Paua inlay.

H.60mm, Dia.215mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New Zealand. $300 - $600 from the 1970’s.

H.630mm, W.85mm. $80 - $120

MAORI ART

[16] Student Carving – Hoe

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[17] Two Folk Art Tiki Figures and Three Tiki Spoons Max. L.140mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $200 - $300

[18] Carved Maori Figure Missing staff.

Max. H.190mm Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $200 - $300

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[19] Maori Carved Folk Art Box

[20] Two Piupiu A Maori skirt made from mature Harakeke flax leaf tags. Complex taniko band decorates the top border. Both examples with original ties extending from closing edge. Adult skirt decorated with the following formation: twelve band, single band with geometric repeat, twelve band. Childs piupiu decorated with the following formation: Seven band Single band Seven band. 20th century.

L.660mm, W.1000mm, L.470mm, W.1100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.Y Pending $100 - $200

MAORI ART

Finely carved folk art example.

W.160mm, L.120mm. H.60mm.

Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $80 - $120

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[21] Patu

[21A] Folk Art Maori Mere

[22] Patu Muka - Flax Pounder

Unorthodox angular form with Mania represented on incurve. Some haehae design on neck.

L.260mm, W.150mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.Y14581 $400 - $600

Wood with paua insets and a pierced hole to butt with muka attached.

L.420mm, W.100mm. $600 - $800

Of strong conical form with circular cross-section, overall worn patina.

L.340mm, W.70mm. Y15258 $250 - $450

MAORI ART [23] Patu Muka - Flax Pounder

[24] Patu Muka - Flax Pounder

Of strong conical form with circular cross-section, blackened patina.

L.310mm, W.75mm. Y15256 $350 - $550

Of strong conical form with circular cross-section, overall worn patina.

L.315mm, W.85mm. Y15157 $200 - $300

[25] Maori Carved Short Handle Axe Well craved with early trade blade attached. Fine Patina.

H.390mm, W.120mm. Y15300 $2,000 - $4,000

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[26] Victorian Kaka Skin L.370mm. $100 - $200

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[27] Toki with Fashioned Handle with repair.

L.310mm, W.150mm. Y08027 $60 - $80

[28] New Zealand Folk Art Vessel on Stand L.240mm, W.50mm, D.45mm. $100 - $200

MAORI ART [29] Toki L.230mm, W.70mm, D.40mm Y8028 $60 - $80

[30] Bayonet Found at Rangiriri. Stamped ‘PG 46’.

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[31] Architectural Element Fragmented, wooden open worked carved panel. Depicting a manaia, also with spirals and dog toothed notching.

L.460mm. W.80mm. Y4436 $150 - $180

[32] Folk Art Maori Walkingstick $50 - $150

[32] Waka Model $300 - $500

[33] Hei Tiki Pounamu Red wax eyes, head inclined to left, three fingers on puku, three fingers resting on left hip.

H.130mm, W.71mm. $3000 - $4000

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MAORI ART [34] Patu Muka - Flax Pounder Orthodox form.

H.250mm, Dia.90mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.Y1319 $100 - $200

[35] Patu Muka - Flax Pounder Orthodox form.

H.280mm, Dia.90mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.Y15394 $100 - $200

[36] Patu Muka - Flax Pounder Orthodox form.

H.220mm, Dia.80mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.Y15395 $100 - $200 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 29

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[37] Rare Fijian Feasting Dish

[38] Pacific Island Fish Trap

Retangular shape with restored handle to one end, seated on four raised legs reddish brown patina.

L.550mm, W.155mm. x $200 - $300

finely constructed in orthodox fashion H.700mm, D.290mm. $200 - $300

POLYNESIAN ART [39] Fijian Throwing Club

[40] Tapa Cloth

Ula, type of throwing or missile club with dark rich patina. 19thCentury.

L.425mm. $400 - $600

H.2900mm, W.1070mm. Gifted to Major Kenneth King in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;sNo $500 - $700

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[41] Huka BasketÂ

[42] Fijian Throwing Club

L.390mm, W.240mm. $20 - $40

of orthodox form.

H.430mm, W.110mm. $600 - $800

POLYNESIAN ART [43] Fijian Throwing Club of orthodox form.

H.400mm, W.110mm. $600 - $800

[44] Tapa Cloth, Masai A chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremonial matt. Mulberry bark, leaf stencilling, natural dyes and handpainting.

1520mm, 2260mm Presented to the Tongan royal family to commemorate the consecration of the new Methodist church in Maufanga. Commissioned 1996. $6,000 - $8,000 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 37

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[45] Indonesian Kris Knife

[46] Indonesian Kris Knife

Wooden carved handle with jewelencrusted band to base, with attached blade. Scabbard with curved, flaring top and an embossed brass-wrapped shaft.

L.520mm. $280 - $380

Wooden carved handle with jewelencrusted band to base; attached blade with intricate floral and figural designs highlighted with gold. Scabbard with curved flaring top with floral motifs overall.

L.510mm. $280 - $380

POLYNESIAN ART [47] Indonesian Kris Knife Wooden carved handle with jewelencrusted band to base; attached blade with intricate floral and figural designs highlighted with gold. Scabbard with curved flaring top with floral motifs overall.

L.480mm. $280 - $380

[48] Two Knife Handles.

Finely carved.

Max. H.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $100 - $200 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 39

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[49] Tortoise Shell Knife L.340mm, W.40mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $50 - $100

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POLYNESIAN ART [51] Carved Figure Holding Decapitated Head

[52] Chiefly Headhunter Totem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nias Islands

Missing staff.

H.210mm, W.65mm. $50 - $100

Label attached. Cut from a house.

Depicting a king holding human heads.

H.400mm, W.130mm, Dia.100mm. $1000 - $2000 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 43

[53] Feasting Bowl with bird motif handle.

L.480mm, W.280mm. $200 - $300

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[54] Solomon Islands Leaf Bladed Club finely carved in orthodox fashion, overall worn patina L.1150mm, W.120mm $300 - $500

POLYNESIAN ART [55] Gilbert Island Shark Tooth Sword Constructed in traditional manner.

H.1460mm, W.330mm. $50 - $100

[56] Gilbert Island Shark Tooth Dagger Finely constructed.

H.330mm, W.50mm. $20 - $40 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 45

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[57] Solomon Islands Canoe Prow Modern with note attached. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Willi Strobes after his appointment to the Mendana Hotel, Solomons Islandâ&#x20AC;?.

D.170mm, W.100mm, H.200mm. $50 - $100 48

POLYNESIAN ART [58] Masum Alligator Totem with mother of pearl inlays.

L.430mm, W.35mm. $20 - $40

[59] Two Solomon Islands Skirts

[60] NO LOT

finely constructed in orthodox fashion. $50 - $100 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 49

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[61] African Mask Finely proportioned.

H.200mm, W.135mm. $500 - $700

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[62] Colonial Slave Figure, Kongo with glass eye detailing. Finely carved.

H.290mm, W.100mm, D.70mm. $700 - $900

AFRICAN ART [63] Kpelie Mask, Senulo, Ivory Coast. offering orthodox form, missing strings.

H.230mm, W.150mm. $500 - $700

[64] Chokave Mask, Agela H.170mm, W.100mm, D.190mm. $800 - $1200 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 53

[65] Luba Headrest H.135mm, W.140mm, D.60mm. $450 - $650 54

AFRICAN ART [66] Dan Bird Mask Well proportioned example.

H.280mm, W.175mm. $1300 – $1500 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 55

[67] Pair of Kota Figures on Stands H.560mm, W.230mm. $300 - $600 56

AFRICAN ART [68] Light Wood Headrest H.160mm, W.160mm. $40 - $80

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[69] Prestigeous Black and White Xhosa Costume including skirt, cape, headscarf, bag and finely beaded necklace.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $200 - $300

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[70] Orange and Black Xhosa Skirt with beaded details, knotted bag, beaded necklace and pendant.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $100 - $200 60

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[71] Green and Black Xhosa Skirt with beaded details.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $100 - $200

[72] Blue and Gold Skirt and Apron Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $100 - $200 62

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[73] Three Finely Beaded Necklaces

[74] Three Beaded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tieâ&#x20AC;?

Necklaces

green/red, pink/purple, multi-coloured.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $100 - $200

green/yellow, green/orange/white, multicoloured Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $100 - $200

AFRICAN ART [75] Six Finely Beaded Bracelets of various colours.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $100 - $200

[76] Six Necklaces of various lengths.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $50 - $100

[77] Group of Accessories including a bag with beaded details, an apron and a finely beaded brooch pin.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $150 - $180 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 65

[78] Group of Adornments including a finely beaded spiral necklace, a beaded belt, a wooden pendant, a beaded necklace, a beaded pin, beaded earrings, and a small beaded bottle.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $200 - $300

[79] North African Textile of camel hair and cotton. Red/white/ black/yellow.

H.2200mm, W.1140mm.

Provenance:From the Carol KingBarfknecht Collection $200 - $300

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[80] Male Ancestral Figure Buyu.

H. 250mm $150 - $180

Grasslands, Cameroon, Bangwa Kingdom.

H.650mm, W.230mm. $400 - $600

[82] Pair of Baule Ancestral Figures H.400mm. $200 - $300

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[81] Male Ancestral Figure

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[83] Grebo Mask H.260mm, W.170mm. $150 - $300

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[84] Kwere, Musical Instrument â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tanzania offering orthodox form, missing strings.

H.645mm, W.65mm. $100 - $200

AFRICAN ART [85] Kifwebe Mask

[86] Chokwe Mask

Sogye, Zaire H.340mm, W.20mm, D.170mm. $150 - $200

H.180mm, W.140mm. $150 - $300

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[87] Trio of ‘Colonial’ Figures H.500mm. $50 - $100

[88] Mama Head Mask

AFRICAN ART

H.330mm, W.230mm. $50 - $100

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[89] Tanzanian Figure H.400mm, D.100mm. $50 - $100 72

AFRICAN ART [90] Pendo Mask H.500mm, W.250mm. $50 - $100 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 73

[91] Lega Mask D.280mm, W.180mm. $50 - $100

[92] Bamana Mask H.420mm, W.80mm $150 - $300

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[93] Bambara Mask H.400mm, W.200mm $150 - $300

[94] Dogon Ladder

AFRICAN ART

offering a rich dark partina.

L.2050mm, W.550mm. x $1,000 - $1,500

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[95] African Game Board

[96] African Mask

[96A] Female Ancestral Figure

L.1000mm, W.160mm. $100 - $200

H.240mm, W.160mm. $50 - $100

Yoroba. H.540mm, D.140mm. $600 - $800

AFRICAN ART [97] Benin Bronze

[98] Luba Statue

Old label attached. ‘Benin Bronze figure of a warrior c.1900. Original pricetag $1850.00.’

H.370mm, W.120mm. $1200 - $2200

H.230mm, W.100mm, D.100mm. $250 - $500

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[99] Kuba Cup

[100] Kuba Figural Cup

H.140mm, Dia.60mm. $100 - $200

H.320mm, W.80mm. $150 - $250

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[101] African Shrine Figure H.450mm, W.170mm. $150 - $250

[102] Pair of Hand Drums

[103] Wooden Bowl

with tight leather detailing.

Dia.160mm, Dia.265mm. $120 - $150

Dia.170mm. $50 - $100

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PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [104] Sepik Hook Shield inlayed with shells and adorned with feathers.

H.1650mm, W.380mm. $800 - $1200

[105] NO LOT [106] Two Papa New Guinea Ceremonial Clubs with Blades with a thin and finely worked stone blade and intricately plaited rattan casing.

Eastern Highlands.

Max L.800mm, H.550mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $500 - $700

[107] Papua New Guinea Axe H.500mm, W.350mm. $50 - $100 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 85

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[108] Mwai Mask

[109] Ramu River Totem

Finely painted with resolved proportions.

H.1260mm, W200mm, D.180mm. $300 - $500

Nice proportions with scaling forehead.

H.630mm, W.80mm. $100 - $200

PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [110] Mosquito Mask on stand.

H.380mm, W.110mm. $20 - $40

[111] Male Ancestral TOTEM Sepik River Region totem for menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house.

H.1300mm, W.190mm, D.150mm $250 - $450 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 87

[112] Two Papua New Guinea Statues with outstretched arms and detailed costume.

H.410mm, W.300mm. $300 - $400

[113] Earthenware Bowl With an incised zigzag band around the rim and repeated incised heart-shaped abstract faces in yellow, black, ochre and white pigments.

H.160mm, Dia.220mm. $200 - $300

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PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [114] Asmat Shield With complex deep relief carving offering abstract ancestral motifs H.1700mm, W.750mm $200 - $400

[115] A Fine Breastplate Adornment Mother-of-pearl, plant fibre, cowrie and nassa shells. Worn by both men and women and used as currency.

H.170mm, W.170mm. $150 - $180

[116] Bark Cloth H.680mm, W.385mm. $50 - $100

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[117] Three Gourds finely decorated, some with surface carving. $200 - $300 92

[118] Papua New Guinea Spearthrower H.685mm. $80 - $120

[119] Kundu Drum with fine snakeskin attached.

H.560mm, Dia.140mm. $200 - $300

[120] Early Woven Mask - Papua New Guinea

[121] PAPUA NEW GUINEA ShielD Depicting abstracted face.

H. 1330mm, W.330mm. $150 - $300

PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART

Open-work weaving of abstract oval form, with raised nose and coiffure.

Encrusted patina with traces of red and black pigment.

H.340mm, D.280mm. $150 - $200

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[122] Shield H. 1480mm, W.430mm. $150 - $300

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[123] Four Carved Crocodile Canoe Prows H.550mm, W.230mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $400 - $300

PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [124] Wooden Shield H.1500mm, W.320mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $400

[125] Two Papua New Guinea Food Hooks H.420mm, W.100mm. (largest) Provenance: From the Collection of Prof.

Denis Dutton. $100 - $200 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 95

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[126] Two Indonesian Statues

[127] Indonesian Mask

H.480mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $100 - $200

H.210mm, W.130mm; H.280mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $50 - $100

PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [128] Solomon Islands Club

[129] Papua New Guinea Bow

with long slender leaf blade in orthodox form. Mid-brown patina. Handle covered with finely woven multi-coloured fibre.

H.1230mm, W.90mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $400

H.1600mm, W.30mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $50 - $100

[130] Papua New Guinea Lumi Shield H.1260mm, W.380mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $400 - $600

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[131] Papua New Guinea Flute H.850mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $100 - $200

[132] Group of Six Arrows H.1820mm, W.10mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $300

[133] Indonesian Mask H.275mm, W.200mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $100 - $200

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PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [134] Carved Canoe Bailer H.370mm, W.145mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $100 - $200

[135] Woven Bag with Bone Attachments H.150mm, W.240mm. $200 - $300 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 99

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[136] Wooden Mask

[137] Carved Wooden Stool

H.300mm, W.210mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $300

H.270mm, Dia.300mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $300

PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART [138] Carved Wooden Bird Totem H.790mm, W.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $300

[139] Canoe BaileR H.340mm, W.140mm, D.70mm.

Provenance: From the Collection of Prof.

Denis Dutton. $100 - $200

[140] Hunstein Mountain HOOK SHIELD H.770mm, W.230mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $200 - $300 OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 101

[141] Canoe Bailer L.400mm, W.160mm, D.100mm.

Provenance: From the Collection of Prof.

Denis Dutton. $200-$300

[142] Mameri Hook SHIELD H.1000mm, W.310mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $400 - $800

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[143] Kwoma Pigskin Shield A prestigious ovoid shaped shield made of wild boar hide, cane and wood. Used by younger initiated men. Only the elder warriors are allowed to use the carved wooden shields. Kwoma People, Washkuk Hills, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea.

H.1400mm, W.570mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $800 - $1000

[144] Two Abelam Heads for a Ceremonial House H.720mm, W.140mm, Dia.160mm.

Provenance: From the Collection of Prof.

Denis Dutton. $500 - $700

H.350mm, W.110mm, D.110mm.

Provenance: From the Collection of Prof.

Denis Dutton. $200 - $300

[146] Woven Bag H.520mm, W.300mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton. $50 - $100

PAPUA NEW GUINEAN ART

[145] Canoe Bailer

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[147] Breast Adornment damaged.

Dia.90mm. $20 - $40

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CONDITIONS of sale for buyers 1. Bidding. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person.

Should any dispute arise as to the bidding, the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bid, or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser, which declaration shall be conclusive. No person shall advance less at a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer, and no bid may be retracted.

2. Reserves. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or her/his agent to impose a reserve.

3. Registration. Purchasers shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving their own correct name, address and telephone number. It is accepted by bidders that the supply of false information on a bidding card shall be interpreted as deliberate fraud.

4. Buyer’s Premium. The purchaser accepts that in addition to the hammer or selling price Webb’s will apply a buyer’s premium of 15% for sales of Oceanic & African Art (unless otherwise stated), together with GST on such premiums.

5. Payment. Payment for all items purchased is due on the day of sale immediately following completion of the sale.

If full payment cannot be made on the day of sale a deposit of 10% of the total sum due must be made on the day of sale and the balance must be paid within 5 working days.

Payment is by cash, bank cheque or Eftpos. Personal and private cheques will be accepted but must be cleared before goods will be released. Credit cards are not accepted.

6. Lots sold as Viewed. All lots are sold as viewed and with all erros in description, faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Neither Webb’s nor its vendor are responsible for errors in description or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it. No warranty whatsoever is made. Buyers proceed upon their own judgement.

Buyers shall be deemed to have inspected the lots, or to have made enquiries to their complete satisfaction, prior to sale and by the act of bidding shall be deemed to be satisfied with the lots in all respects.

7. Webb’s Act as Agents. They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason.

8. Collection. Purchases are to be taken away at the buyer’s expense immediately after the sale except where a cheque remains

uncleared. If this is not done Webb’s will not be responsible if the lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

Any items not collected within seven days of the auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee. A receipted invoice must be produced prior to removal of any lot.

9. Licences. Buyers who purchase an item which falls within the provisions of the Protected Objects Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 cannot take possession of that item until they have shown to Webb’s a license under the appropriate Act. 10. Failure to make Payment. If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot, Webb’s shall without further notice to the purchaser, at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: A. To issue proceeding against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract.

B. To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction.

C. To resell the lot by public or private sale.

Any deficiency resulting from such resale, after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment, together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot shall be paid to Webb’s by the purchaser. Any surplus over the proceeds of sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression ‘proceeds of sale’ shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction.

D. To store the lot whether at Webb’s own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal storage and all other costs connected to the lot.

E. To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate 2% above Webb’s bankers’ then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities, to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale.

F. To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of money due.

G. To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Webb’s or its vendor. Webb’s shall be entitled to a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any monies

remain unpaid under this contract.

H. To apply any payment made by the purchaser to Webb’s towards any money owing to Webb’s in respect of any thing whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of, or restriction placed upon, such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied.

I. Title and right of disposal of the goods shall not pass to the purchaser until payment has been made in full by cleared funds. Where any lot purchased is held by Webb’s pending i. clearance of funds by the purchaser or ii. completion of payment after receipt of a deposit, the lot will be held by Webb’s as bailee for the vendor, risk and title passing to the purchaser immediately upon notification of clearance of funds or upon completion of purchase. In the event that a lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed before title is transferred to the purchaser, the purchaser shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to Webb’s in respect of that lot, but shall not be entitled to any compensation for any consequent losses howsoever arising.

11. Bidders deemed Principals. All bidders shall be held personally and solely liable for all obligations arising from any bid, including both ‘telephone’ and ‘absentee’ bids. Any person wishing to bid as agent for a third party must obtain written authority to do so from Webb’s prior to bidding.

12. ‘Subject Bids’. Where the highest bid is below the reserve and the auctioneer declares a sale to be ‘subject to vendor’s consent’ or words to that effect, the highest bid remains binding upon the bidder until the vendor accepts or rejects it. If the bid is accepted there is a contractual obligation upon the bidder to pay for the lot.

13. Sales post auction or by private treaty.

The above conditions shall apply to all buyers of goods from Webb’s irrespective of the circumstances under which the sale is negotiated.

14. condition of Items. Condition of items is not detailed in this catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots they bid on and should refer to clause six. Webb’s are pleased to provide intending buyers with condition reports on any lots.