SALE 201605 17 - 24 November 2016
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SALE 201605 Timed auction From 17 November 2016 at noon Until 24 November 2016 (lots start closing at 8pm) Aftersale From 24 November 2016 at 8pm Until 26 November 2016 at 8pm
3 PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Thanks to the success of our recent auctions, we have been able to draw material from some particularly important sources. We are proud to announce that our November sale will include offerings from the following :
THE DURAND-DESSERT COLLECTION (PARIS). Collectors of world renown, they have consigned some extremely interesting artworks from Nigeria and Cameroon, including an important Eket altar sculpture from Nigeria and a mindblowing Kum mask from Cameroon. THE CHRISTOPHE EVERS COLLECTION (BRUSSELS). An active collector widely known for his interest in Nigeria, he has provided an excellent group of sculptures that include a fine Mama terracotta and an expressive wooden figural sculpture from the same culture. THE GUIDO POPPE COLLECTION (ANTWERP). One of world’s most prolific collectors of African knives will offer some particularly rare and special items from his collection.
Lot # 1
Est. 600 - 1000 â‚Ź
Hopi "Katchina" of the Black Ogre USA Arizona Hopi Mid 20th century H. 21 cm Light wood, feathers, cloth and leather Small doll representing a Hopi dancer wearing a mask. With his beady eyes and large mouth, the Black Ogre (Nata-aska) comes to the dances whipping his saw to scare the children. The Ogres are known to eat children so the kids run around trying to stay away while the Ogres give chase, threatening to consume them in their large clapping jaws. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: intact (no base)
Lot # 2
Est. 750 - 1000 â‚Ź
Han perfume flask CHINA Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) H. 19 cm Terracotta Well preserved terracotta flask, beautifully decorated with mineral pigments. Provenance: Ex. Stephan Grusenmeyer Gallery Belgian private collection Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 3
Est. 1200 - 2000 â‚Ź
Cocoon jar CHINA Han dynastie Han (206 BC - 220 AD) H. 25 x 28 cm Terracotta Well preserved jar which contained silk cocoons. These jars were buried with the deceased as a gift to the gods of the afterlife. There are still remains of the original decoration made with mineral pigments. Provenance: Ex Jim Allen, New Zealand Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact, no cracks ( no base )
Lot # 4
Est. 650 - 1300 â‚Ź
Balinese house panel INDONESIA Bali Early 20th century 78 x 16 cm Wood Very decorative small panel in hard wood showing three dragon heads spitting fire at each other. The fire is represented by a series of spiral designs. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 5
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Batak granary door INDONESIA Sumatra Batak Early to mid 20th century H. 90 x W. 60 cm Wood Old and used granary door with a big lizard sculpted on the outside. The lizard is a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Brussels Condition: Intact but eroded (no base)
Lot # 6
Est. 1000 - 2500 â‚Ź
Dayak mat INDONESIA Borneo Dayak Mid 20th century W. 119 x H. 210 cm Rattan Woven mat used for sleeping in the Dayak long houses. Well decorated with 31 human figures and 16 dogs. Nice patina and finely woven. Provenance: Ex Lionel Morley, Spain Belgian private collection, Brussels
Condition: intact (no base)
Lot # 7
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Batak granary door INDONESIA Toba Batak End of 19th to early 20th century H. 47 X W. 37 cm Hard wood Typical buffalo head design carved on a panel in extremely hard wood. This panel was part of a Batak house flanked by other decorated panels. Provenance: Ex François Coppens gallery, Brussels Belgian private collection, Brussels
Condition: Minor insect damage on the mouth (no base)
Lot # 8
Est. 400 - 600 â‚Ź
Burmese Buddha MYANMAR 19th century H. 50 cm Wood and gilded lacquer Sitting Buddha with a typical Burmese style hat. Lots of details in the lacquer work which covers the wooden sculpture. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Leuven Condition: Minor losses all over (no base)
Lot # 9
Est. 500 - 1000 €
Nepalese fungus mask NEPAL Himalayas Rai Early to mid 20th century W. 28 x H. 19 cm Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) Dried fungus with pierced eyes and added nose representing a spirit. These mushrooms were used as domestic protectors. Some patina from smoke and dust. See: Pannier, François & Mangin, Stéphane "Masques de l'Himalaya, du primitif au classique", Paris, 19 p. 14 & ill. 21 Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (comes with base)
Lot # 10
Est. 350 - 550 â‚Ź
Ifugao spoon PHILIPPINES Ifugao End of 19th to early 20th century H.13 cm Wood Well used ritual spoon from the Ifugao people, living in the North of the Island Luzon. Good patina thanks to intensive use. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Antwerp Condition: Minor losses around the edges of the spoon and headdress (comes with base)
Lot # 11
Est. 850 - 1200 â‚Ź
Jarai monkey figure VIETNAM Jarai Early to mid 20th century H. 37 cm Wood and small stones for the eyes Hard wood pole finial, probably an architectural fragment of a traditional long house. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact, with some natural cracks in the wood (comes with a base)
Lot # 12
Est. 450 - 600 â‚Ź
Two Kiribati swords MICRONESIA Kiribati Mid 20th century 85 x 4,5 cm Coconut wood, fiber and shark teeth Two Kiribati weapons made from wooden sticks with fish teeth (mostly from sharks attached trough a raffia binding. These examples show no signs of use. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact ( come with bases )
Lot # 13
Est. 250 - 450 â‚Ź
Woven comb and bracelet PAPUA NEW GUINEA Abelam First half of the 20th century H. 14 & 15 cm Wood, rattan, feathers, red pigment Comb and bracelet forming an adornment set. Both have nice patina and remains of red pigment. Provenance: Ex. Riccardo Colombo Belgian private collection
Condition: Intact (comes with base)
Lot # 14
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Boiken food platter PAPUA NEW GUINEA Boiken Early to mid 20th century H.43 cm Wood Beautiful oval shaped bowl used to serve and eat food. The belly of the bowl shows a prehistoric looking carved lizard. Nice patina from intensive use. Provenance: Ex Michael Hamson Belgian private collection, Leuven
Condition: Minor losses on the edges (comes with a base)
Lot # 15
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Solomon Island axe head SOLOMON ISLANDS Oceania End of 19th to early 20th century H. 22 cm Hard stone Rare and pretty looking stone axe head with an abstract final representing two bird heads . Smooth surface and clear use on the edge of the cutting rim. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 16
Est. 1800 - 3500 â‚Ź
Chokwe "Chihongo"mask ANGOLA Chokwe Early 20th century H. 30 cm Wood, raffia, brass nail, cloth and fibers Very complete example of an old "Chihongo" Chokwe mask. These masks were used during initiation rituals. Smooth patina inside and outside the mask from intensive dancing. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 17
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Chokwe Ngangela mask ANGOLA Chokwe Ngangela First half of the 20th century H. 23 cm Wood Round and flat hard wooden mask, colored with red pigment on the outside. For a similar example see: Marie-Louise "Sculpture angolaise, mĂŠmorial de cultures". Lisboa: 1994 p. 176 Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels
Condition: Insect damage around the eyes (comes with a base )
Lot # 18
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Bobo couple BURKINA FASO Bobo First half of the 20th century H. 38 & 42 cm Wood Very rare and unusual couple of figures. Field collected in the region by the owner. Very stylized and abstract sculptures covered with a thin brown patina. Traces of ritual use. Provenance: Collected in situ by Bart Declercq Belgian private collection Condition: Upper part of the breasts are missing on the female figure (come with bases)
Lot # 19
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Lot of three small Lobi figures BURKINA FASO Lobi First half of the 20th century H. 14,5, 15 & 13 cm Wood The two darker ones have a patina from handling as a personal fetish. The one with the eroded feet has a thick sacrificial layer all over from use on an altar. All three have interesting expressions and show lots of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: The two dark ones are intact. The other one is missing its feet due to insect damage. (come with bases)
Lot # 20
Est. 400 - 600 â‚Ź
Lobi midsize male figure BURKINA FASO Lobi First half of the 20th century H. 31 cm Wood Betaba figure sculpted in a very abstract and minimalistic style. Simple but expressive face. Remains of sacrificial patina on the arms. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some cracks and the feet are missing.(comes with a base)
Lot # 21
Est. 650 - 950 â‚Ź
Lobi "Bateba" fetish BURKINA FASO Lobi Mid 20th century H. 34 cm Wood Mid size Lobi fetish figure, "Bateba" with wide open arms. Mostly they are part of an altar. Some remains of ritual offerings. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 22
Est. 750 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lobi male "Bateba" figure BURKINA FASO Lobi Early 20th century H. 59 cm Wood Ancient Bateba fetish representing a male ancestor. Hard wood eroded through age, lots of sacrificial offerings. For a similar example see: "Sculpture des trois Volta" by G. Massa and J. C. Lauret, p. 120-121; fig. 85. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Right arm is broken, feet missing and minor Pieces are missing on the ears, the face and the belly (comes with a base)
Lot # 23
Est. 600 - 800 â‚Ź
Lobi figure BURKINA FASO Lobi Early to mid 20th century H. 69 cm Wood "Alien looking" Lobi Bateba figure, a male fetish with cone head in hard wood. Grey, dry patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact, some natural cracks (comes with a base )
Lot # 24
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Lot of two Lobi chameleons BURKINA FASO Lobi First half of the 20th century L. 5 & 6 cm Wood Two small well carved chameleon figures. Covered with a lot of sacrificial materials due to repetitive offerings as part of a spiritual altar. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Intact (comes with base)
Lot # 25
Est. 500 - 750 â‚Ź
Mossi sparrow mask BURKINA FASO Mossi First half of the 20th century H. 30 cm Wood and pigments Wooden headdress "wan balinga" representing a sparrow. Nice abstract carving with good patina from use and remains of the original pigments. Provenance: Belgian private collection, P. Mandoux Brussels Condition: Intact, minor insect holes (comes with a base)
Lot # 26
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Mossi doll BURKINA FASO Mossi Mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood Elongated Mossi doll with long neck. Traces of offerings and use. Provenance: Ex R. Van Caelenbergh gallery American collection, Florida Condition: Intact ( comes with base )
Lot # 27
Est. 550 - 750 â‚Ź
Mossi antelope mask BURKINA FASO Mossi Early to mid 20th century H. 63 cm Wood Four eyed antelope mask, nice patina and original colors. Good patina on the inside from use. Provenance: Ex Visser gallery, Brussels Belgian private collection, P. Mandoux, Brussels Condition: Small chip missing on the right ear, minor insect damage (comes with a base)
Lot # 28
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Mossi doll BURKINA FASO Mossi First half of the 20th century H. 29 cm Wood, kaolin and glass beads Old Mossi doll with elongated neck. Beautiful patina from intensive handling. Remains of kaolin in the scarifications. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Natural small cracks (no base)
Lot # 29
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
12 Turka wedding fitting baskets BURKINA FASO Turka Early to mid 20th century H. 27 cm rattan and leather The Turka are a small ethnic group who are Senufo related. For more information, see: Roy (Christopher D.) & Wheelock (Thomas G.B.), "Land of the Flying Masks. Art and Culture in Burkina Faso. The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection", Munich/Berlin/London/New York: Prestel, 2007:#553 (as Turka marriage basket set) Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Some minor pieces of leather missing around the edges. (no base)
Lot # 30
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Bamileke mask CAMEROON Bamileke Early 20th century H. 26 cm Wood Rather realistic type of Bamileke mask to wear in front of the face. Beautiful patina inside and outside from intensive use. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Minor losses (comes with a base)
Lot # 31
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Bamileke Fumbam mask CAMEROON Bamileke End of 19th to early 20th century H. 41 cm Wood, pigments Bamileke helmet mask with surrealistic and unique looking hairdo or hat. These masks were worn during ceremonies such as the funeral of an important dignitary or during yearly processions. Clearly an early collected piece with a dry and dusty patina inside. Traces of the original pigments (red and white) in the eyes ,ears and mouth. Museum quality ! Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 32
Est. 350 - 550 â‚Ź
Fali throwing knife CAMEROON Fali Early to mid 20th century H. 61 cm Iron and leather Elegantly shaped throwing knife from the Fali people living between Cameroon and Chad. Thick iron blade with a handle wrapped with antelope skin. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact, minor oxidation (no base)
Lot # 33
Est. 1800 - 2500 â‚Ź
Lot of two Mbembe fragments CAMEROON Mbembe Early 20th century H. 20 cm Wood Two fragments in the shape of human heads, probably coming from a throne or a drum. The faces where looking upside, which explains that the erosion appears on the front. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Eroded fragments (come with bases)
Lot # 34
Est. 1800 - 2500 â‚Ź
Tikar head CAMEROON Tikar Late 19th century H. 55 cm Wood Large and very abstract Tikar headdress. This piece was attached to a hat to dance during rituals. In the mouth there are remains of magical substances. Provenance: Collected in situ 1974 by Alain Dufour Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Published in: Arts d'Afrique Noire; printemp p. 49 Condition: Natural cracks and some erosion (comes with a base)
Lot # 35
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Kotoko amulet CHAD Kotoko Early 20th century H. 4,5 cm Bronze Very elegant example of a Kotoko amulet representing an equestrian figure. These amulets where used as protectors against madness. Often they where placed inside small leather pockets. The Kotoko are Tuareg related people. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 36
Est. 600 - 900 €
Small Binji headdress DR CONGO Kasaii Binji Mid 20th century H. 27 cm Wood and raffia Small headdress in raffia with wooden abstract face and woven eyes. This mask was made by Pygmees living amongst the Binji people who are part of the Kuba kingdom. See: Frobenius, Leo "Ethnographische Notizen aus den Jahren 1905 und 1906 III :Luluwa, Süd-Kete, Bena Mai, Pende, Cokwe", Wiesbaden:1988 : plate 127 "Beschneidungmaske der Chipuku Dörfer, Baluba [Bena Luebo]" Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (comes with a base )
Lot # 37
Est. 400 - 800 â‚Ź
Lot of two "dwarf knives, Budu and Bakongo with its sheath DR CONGO Budu Mangbetu and Bakongo End of 19th to early 20th century H. 27,5 & 19,5 cm Iron, wood and leather Small hand forged crescent shaped Mangbetu knife with lots of wear on the handle. Same condition for the small Bakongo circumcision knife. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no bases)
Lot # 38
Est. 350 - 700 â‚Ź
Hemba "dwarf knife" with its sheath DR CONGO Hemba End of 19th to early 20th century H. 19,5, sheath: 10 cm Brass, iron and wood Complete set of a small Hemba knife with a nicely hand forged blade in the shape of an animal head. Lot of signs of use, good patina. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 39
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Lot of two knives, Hutu and Mongo DR CONGO Hutu and Mongo Early to mid 20th century H. 53,5 & 47,5 cm Wood and iron Handforged metal knives with wooden handles with signs of use. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 40
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Kuba tukula bread "bongotol" DR CONGO Kasaii Kuba Early to mid 20th century H. 30 cm Pressed tukula powder The red tukula powder has a ritual function and is used by Kuba women during pregnancy and mourning. The men own it and use it as trade money. For a similar but damaged example in the Metropolitan Museum, see: http://metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/315011 Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 41
Est. 400 - 600 â‚Ź
Kuba pipe DR CONGO Kuba End of 19th to early 20th century H. 51 cm Wood and bone Classical Kuba pipe from a Bushoong noble man. The wooden pipe head, shaft and mouthpiece are made from an antelope rib bone. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor losses on the shaft, a crack in the hoven (no base)
Lot # 42
Est. 300 - 550 â‚Ź
Kuba "Ikul" sword DR CONGO Kuba Bushoong End of 19th to early 20th century H. 37 cm Iron and wood Less common type of "Ikul" short sword with a round shaped end. Hand forged iron fit into a wooden handle with a lot wear and smooth patina. The top of the wooden handle shows a small sun, indicating that this piece comes from the Royal court. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact with minor oxidation (no base)
Lot # 43
Est. 1500 - 2200 â‚Ź
Kumu mask DR CONGO Kumu First half of the 20th century H. 43 cm Wood, kaolin Typical large size and light wood mask from the Kumu people. The Kumu are living in the North Easthern Congo. Kumu masks are amongst the most important objects to their culture. They are used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who call upon primordial ancestors for purposes of social control. Dry and dusty patina with remains of original pigmentation. Provenance: Ex Moses Muzifira collection Christophe Zvers collection, Brussels
Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 44
Est. 800 - 1500 â‚Ź
Kwese mask DR CONGO Kwese Early to mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood and raffia Light wood mask with a lot of use, representing a young woman. The Kwese are Pende related people and share their masking traditions. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 45
Est. 450 - 750 â‚Ź
Lega trumpet DR CONGO Lega Early 20th century H. 43 cm Ivory and rattan Elegant Lega trumpet with a smooth surface from use. Beautiful amber color on the mouth piece. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Small crack on the base (comes with a base) Note: The buyer will be responsible for all legal paperwork in case of export outside Europe.
Lot # 46
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lot of 2 small Lega masks DR CONGO Lega First half of the 20th century H.11.5 x 7 & 15,5 x 8 cm Wood, kaolin and raffia Two small light wood masks, rubbed with white kaolin powder. These masks are owned by the members of the secret society called "Bwami". They are worn on the body or put on fences during the rituals. Both have the typical Lega features with coffee bean shaped eyes . Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (come with bases)
Lot # 47
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Luba staff finial DR CONGO Luba First half of the 20th century H. 17 cm Wood, aluminum, copper and brass Janus or double faced staff finial with smooth patina from use. Decorated with brass nails and metal strips. Both faces have refined expression. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 48
Est. 500 - 900 â‚Ź
Luba knife DR CONGO Luba Early to mid 20th century H. 30 cm Iron and wood Rare Luba ritual knife with a human head on the finial of the wooden handle, carved in a classic Luba style. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 49
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Luba jar DR CONGO Luba First half of the 20th century H. 32 cm Terracota Red and ochre colored terracotta belly jar with a typical Luba head on top. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some minor losses on the foot and the ears, no cracks (no base)
Lot # 50
Est. 2500 - 5000 â‚Ź
Luba female figure DR CONGO Luba Early 20th century H. 64 cm Wood Large light (sacred) wood Luba female fetish figure with a interiorized expression holding her breasts. This is a classical representation of a young noble girl. Similar examples are found in the British and Tervuren museums. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 51
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Mangbetu knife DR CONGO Mangbetu End of 19th to early 20th century H. 25,5 cm Iron, ivory and leather Well used Mangbetu short knife, nice patina on the ivory handle and leather sheath. High quality hand forged blade. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base) Note: The buyer will be responsible for all legal paperwork in case of export outside Europe.
Lot # 52
Est. 250 - 550 â‚Ź
Mangbetu "NekbwĂŠ" cache-fesse DR CONGO Mangbetu Early to mid 20th century L. 38 cm Raffia and tapa Beautiful and very detailed cache-fesse from the Mangbetu women. These were part of the female adornment and attached on the back with a thin rope. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: intact (no base)
Lot # 53
Est. 600 - 800 â‚Ź
Lot of a Ngbaka throwing knife and a Ngbandi short sword DR CONGO Nbwaka and Ngbandi Early to mid 20th century H. 43 & 38 cm Iron, leather and fiber Two northern Congo knives used as currencies. The throwing knife has a leather covered handle. The Ngbandi short sword has a woven raffia covered handle. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no bases)
Lot # 54
Est. 250 - 500 â‚Ź
Nsakara knife DR CONGO Nsakara Early to mid 20th century H. 42 cm Wood and ivory Rare type of Nsakara, Azande related people, knife. The handle has a smooth surface from much of handling. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base) Note: The buyer will be responsible for all legal paperwork in case of export outside Europe.
Lot # 55
Est. 450 - 650 â‚Ź
Oriental Pende mask DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 15 cm Wood Beautiful small mask which was attached to a headdress. Remains of original white, red and black pigments. Good patina inside and outside the little mask. Provenance: Ex Didier Claes Private collection, Belgium Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 56
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Salampasu "Mpuku" sword DR CONGO Salampasu End of 19th to early 20th century H. 60, sheath: 48,5 cm Wood, brass, iron and leather Top quality Salampasu sword with beautifully decorated handle and sheath. Hand forged blade. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 57
Est. 2200 - 4000 â‚Ź
Shi mask DR CONGO Shi First half of the 20th century H. 30 cm Wood and kaolin The Shi masks are very similar to the masks of their Lega neighbours, but they are generally larger and really worn on the face. This mask has a very nice patina inside and outside from ritual dancing. Around the eyes and in the mouth, there are still remains of the original kaolin. Rare item ! Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact apart some minor insect holes (comes with a base)
Lot # 58
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Songye small fetish DR CONGO Songye End of 19th to early 20th century H. 14 cm Wood Extremely rare type of small Songye fetish representing a female. Nice details on the hairdo and on the hips. scarifications. The horn on top is missing. Super smooth patina all over from handling. Probably a staff finial. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: One eye is missing (no base)
Lot # 59
Est. 350 - 700 â‚Ź
Songye Sapo Sapo figure DR CONGO Songye Early 20th century H. 18 cm Wood Very finely carved, light colored wooden fetish from the Sapo Sapo who are Songye related people living outside the Songye community. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: One foot is missing (no base)
Lot # 60
Est. 300 - 500 â‚Ź
Small Songye fetish DR CONGO Songye Early to mid 20th century H. 21 cm Wood Small and unusual fetish with blackened patina. The right hand is touching the face, a gesture that is not uncommon in Songye sculptures. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 61
Est. 800 - 1500 â‚Ź
Small Songye figure with a charge on the head DR CONGO Songye Early to mid 20th century H. 22 cm Wood and resin Songye fetish with oversized head having an unusual melancholic expression. On top of the head is a resin package containing magical substances. These small fetishes are used as personal and domestic protectors. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 62
Est. 800 - 1600 â‚Ź
Songye fetish bundle DR CONGO Songye First half of the 20th century H. 23 cm Wood, terracotta, leather, skin and snail shells Magical bundle made out of lots of different biological materials packed in a terracotta bowl and used to protect the domestic areas and the people living there. These are mostly put at the entrance of the house. A nice detail is the small wooden carved figure hanging on the side. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 63
Est. 250 - 550 â‚Ź
Suku "mbwolo tchio" figure DR CONGO Suku/Yaka Early to mid 20th century H. 39 cm Wood and resin Traditional Yaka healing figure called "mbwolo tchio" with an unusually high hairdo. On the belly there is a resin package containing magical substances. The holes in the upper arms are made to attach other magical packages. Signs of use. Provenance: American collection, K.Brown, Florida Condition: Intact, some natural cracks in the wood (comes with a base)
Lot # 64
Est. 500 - 900 â‚Ź
Small Sundi figure DR CONGO Sundi Early to mid 20th century H. 13,5 cm Wood, glass and tukula Powerful and compact Sundi fetish. The Sundi are Bakongo people living in the northern area of the Congo, on the East of the Cabinda exclave . Good patina from ritual use and remains of red tukula powder from offering. Glass inlayed eyes. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 65
Est. 500 - 900 â‚Ź
Lot of 2 Tetela knives DR CONGO Tetela End of 19th to early 20th century H. 41,5 & 37 cm Iron, copper and wood A classic Tetela knife with a copper wrapped handle. The other piece has a wooden handle decorated with iron and copper plaques. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact (no base)
Lot # 66
Est. 500 - 900 â‚Ź
Lot of a Yela and a Nzombo knife DR CONGO North Congo Yela and Nzombo Early to mid 20th century H. 31,5 & 34,5 cm Iron, copper and wood Two knives with hand forged blades and wooden handles. The Nzombo knife has a rattan string arround the handle, the Yela one has a copper wires on the handle. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Intact apart some natural cracks in the wooden handle of the Nzombo knife. (no bases)
Lot # 67
Est. 400 - 600 â‚Ź
Lot of two Zande hairpins DR CONGO Zande Early to mid 20th century H. 36 & 17 cm Ivory and black buffalo horn Well used Zande hairpins. Both are made from several segments. Smooth patina from wearing.
Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor insect damage on the buffalo horn parts, natural small cracks (no base) Note: The buyer will be responsible for all legal paperwork in case of export outside Europe.
Lot # 68
Est. 600 - 800 â‚Ź
Lot of 5 Coptic metal crosses from Lalibela ETHIOPIA Lalibela Mid 20th century H. 19 / 22 / 27 / 30 /32 cm Nickel and silver Group of 5 Coptic Christian crosses with some signs of use around the handles. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact (no bases)
Lot # 69
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Fang "Ngongtang" mask GABON Fang Early 20th century H. 33 cm Light wood and pigments This is a 4 faced Ngongtang mask (most of them being only janus - 2 faced). These masks were used during sorcerers rituals. This mask has suffered a lot from use and was fragmented in several pieces but was professionally restored. Provenance: Ex Laeremans gallery, Brussels Belgian private collection, Brussels Condition: Fragmented and put back together (comes with a base )
Lot # 70
Est. 10000 - 15000 â‚Ź
Kota figure GABON Kota First half of the 20th century H. 90 cm Wood One of the very few known wooden Kota sculptures. Only a few others can be found in the collections of Antwerp, ZĂźrich and Philadelphia museum. Large light wooden sculpture made of an anthromporphic torso sitting on a four legged stool. Geometrically styled face with the typical Kota crown. On the belly are two arms in shape of bows.
Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Published in: Arts d'Afrique noire, n.36, 1980 Comes with a certificate from Raoul Lehuard, 1989. Condition: Insect damages and erosion, right ear is restored (comes with a base)
Lot # 71
Est. 850 - 1500 €
Vuvi mask GABON Vuvi First half of the 20th century H. 31 cm Wood Cubistic light wooden mask from the Vuvi people with a strong influence from their Fang neighbours. Dry patina inside and outside, signs of use. Provenance: Collected in situ in 1951 in Zanaga area on the border of Gabon by Karl-Olof Bäckman, clerck with the Svenska Missionsförbundet Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 72
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Ashanti figure GHANA Ashanti Early 20th century H. 16 cm Wood and gilded brass Very rare altar figure representing an Ashanti priest. The figure is covered with gilded brass strips. The flywhisk or scepter in its right hand is missing. Beautiful expression. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 73
Est. 500 - 850 â‚Ź
Ashanti wedding comb GHANA Ashanti First half of the 20th century H. 40 cm Wood Large Ashanti wooden comb, part of the wedding ritual. Made by a known sculptor. Provenance: Ex Carl Koefoed, New Jersey Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 74
Est. 250 - 500 â‚Ź
Lot of 5 Ashanti gold weights GHANA Ashanti End of 19th to early 20th century H. 2 to 5 cm Bronze Group of 5 gold weights (made of lost wax bronze) used for weighting gold dust. Until the beginning of the 20th century gold dust was the currency in Ghana. One is the representation of a bird standing between 3 snakes, the other four are human male figure. Sometimes minor pieces are cut off to adjust the weight. Provenance: Dutch private collection, Amsterdam Condition: Intact (no bases)
Lot # 75
Est. 300 - 500 â‚Ź
Lot of 2 Ashanti gold weights GHANA Ashanti Early to mid 20th century L. 10 & 6 cm Bronze Group of 2 gold weights (made of lost wax bronze) used for weighting gold dust. Until the beginning of the 20th century gold dust was the currency in Ghana. One is in the shape of a moon fish and the other one of a sword fish. Provenance: Dutch private collection, Amsterdam Condition: Intact (no bases)
Lot # 76
Est. 3500 - 5000 â‚Ź
Bidjogo headcrest GUINEA BISSAO Bidjogo Early 20th century H. 70 cm Wood and raffia Very rare Bidjogo crown made out of four separated pieces attached together with old raffia fiber ropes. Nice dry patina. For similar examples see: "Im Reich der Bidjogo - Geheimnisvolle Inseln in Westafrika" Hugo A. Bernatzik. Provenance: Ex. Pierre Dartevelle Ex. Jo de Buck Belgian private collection (Whyfon, Leuven) Condition: Minor losses on the edges and natural cracks (no base)
Lot # 77
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Baule heddle pulley IVORY COAST Baule Early 20th century H. 18 cm Wood and cotton string Well used Baule heddle pulley with big ears and an elegant face. Black smooth patina all over. The central spool is missing, although the marks of the spinning are clearly present. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: The top of the left ear has minor losses (comes with a base)
Lot # 78
Est. 350 - 550 â‚Ź
Senufo heddle pulley IVORY COAST Senufo Early 20th century H. 13 cm Wood Well worn but complete Senufo heddle pulley in the shape of a bird. It still has its original spinning wheel. Good signs of use all over. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 79
Est. 300 - 500 â‚Ź
Kamba flywhisk handle KENYA Kamba Mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood and aluminum Elegant flywhisk representing a kneeling female adorned with a string of aluminum around her neck. Smooth patina from use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 80
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Kamba scepter KENYA Kamba Teita First half of the 20th century H. 90 cm Wood and iron wire Scepter or staff with a beautiful maternity figure on top. Smooth and shiny patina from use. Around the neck is a collar made of iron wire. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact, minor damage on the left ear (comes with a base )
Lot # 81
Est. 650. - 950 â‚Ź
Turkana figure KENYA Turkana Early to mid 20th century H. 43 cm Wood and glass beads Very rare Turkana female wooden figure (leather dolls are more common). Original necklace made of glass beads still present. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: Left arm repaired , some minor insect damages (no base)
Lot # 82
Est. 1200 - 1600 â‚Ź
Chiwara figure MALI Bambara First half of the 20th century 12 x 54 cm Wood and iron Small Chiwara, antelope figure, which was worn as a headdress during ritual dances. The head is attached to the body with metal strings. Good patina from use. for a similar example see: "Encyclopedia of African art and culture" by Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler, p. 62 Provenance: Belgian private collection, Antwerp Condition: Some pieces missing on both ears, the end of the horns is repaired. (comes with a base )
Lot # 83
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Dogon half figure MALI Dogon 18th - 19th century H. 26 cm Wood Extremely old Dogon or Tellem fetish in the shape of a human figure with one arm in front and the other going in the back. Thick crusty patina (mineralized) from many sacrificial offerings. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor pieces missing on the ears and the head. Natural cracks (comes with a base)
Lot # 84
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Afo stool NIGERIA Afo Early to mid 20th century H. 22,5 cm Wood Rare small stool for ritual use. Nice patina from use especially on the arm used as a handle. See: Kasfir in "For Spirits & Kings" p.163; As stated by Kafir in Vogel, 1981, p.163: "In Afoland these figures are owned by individual villages and brought out annually for the Aya ceremony, in which women make gifts of money and sacrifice food to the figure in the hope of increased fertility..Although these objects look like stools, they are not to sit upon, but are either to dance around to bear aloft. In some examples, the 'seat' is more like a winnowing tray, and holds sacrifices." Provenance: Ex CĂŠcile Kerner, Brussels Christophe Evers collection, Brussels
Condition: Intact apart some minor losses on the base (comes with a base)
Lot # 85
Est. 850 - 1250 â‚Ź
Boki head NIGERIA Boki 19th century H. 28 cm Wood Appealing fragment of a large sculpture. Typical scarifications for the Boki on the temples. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some natural cracks and erosion (comes with a base)
Lot # 86
Est. 5000 - 10000 â‚Ź
Couple of Chamba sculptures NIGERIA Chamba Early 20th century H. 85 & 100 cm Wood Impressive couple of a Chamba male and female. The male holds his right hand up to his chin. Deeply carved eyes, that probably contained shells. Dry and dark surface. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France. Published in: Arts d'Afrique Noire; Nr 65 page 88) Condition: Good, except for several insect damage that have been restored (both come with bases)
Lot # 87
Est. 1250 - 1800 €
Chamba male figure NIGERIA Chamba Early to mid 20th century H. 39 cm Wood Elegant Chamba male figure with abstract head. Good signs of ritual use. These figures were used in rituals for the ancestors. See another large example in Guimiot, Philippe "Arts premiers d'Afrique Noire", Bruxelles: 1977 considered as Waja (n°59) and the same in Kerchache, Jacques, Paudrat, Jean-Louis et Stéphan, Lucien "L'art africain" Paris: 1988 named Wurkun (n°512). According to Roger Azar, this would it more of a very ancient Chamba.
Evers, Christophe « Art of the Upper Benue River » Bruxelles : 2003, p.32 Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Intact apart some minor losses on the feet (comes with a base )
Lot # 88
Est. 1800 - 2500 â‚Ź
Eket round mask NIGERIA Eket Early to mid 20th century H. 17 cm Wood Nice example of an Eket mask with a very refined rim around the face. Nice crusty patina on the edges. These masks are danced by the Ekpo society during the cultivating and harvesting of yams. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 89
Est. 10000 - 15000 â‚Ź
Eket headdress NIGERIA Eket Early 20th century H. 80 cm Wood Exceptional Eket anthromorphic headdresse, with a central male figure wearing a classical hat 'similar to the Urhobo ' flanked by 2 female dignitaries . Very elegantly carved bodies with traces of a smoked and crusty patina from being kept in the sacred house. The square shapped hole in the center of the base is where the piecewas attached to the woven hat .These headdresses are used in festivities connected with the Ekong war secret society. Very rare piece ! Provenance: Field collected by Alain Dufour. Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Published in: Arts d'Afrique noire, Nr 64, p. 23 Condition: Some fingers are missing on one hand of each female figure, the base has some erosion and insect damage. (comes with a base)
Lot # 90
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Haussa headdress NIGERIA Haussa Early to mid 20th century H. 43 cm Wood, glass and antelope skin Wooden sculpture in the form of a bird head covered with antelope skin. Before major communal hunts, known as "Bago", the hunters gather wearing this headdress over a black cloth. Provenance: Ex Ladislas Segy, New York Belgian private collection, Brussels
Condition: The wooden sculptures is intact, some parts of the leather cover are missing ( comes with a base )
Lot # 91
Est. 1200 - 2500 â‚Ź
Lot of two Ibibio marionettes NIGERIA Ibibio Mid 20th century H. 80 & 78 cm Wood, tin and cloth Two very complete male marionettes. The one with fork and knife has a second face in the back (janus). The other one has a knife in one hand and a chopped head in the other, he probably represents an executor. These puppets are played during Ekon society ceremonies. They have an educative role. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Antwerp Condition: One has an arm repaired with the original piece (come with bases)
Lot # 92
Est. 1200 - 2500 â‚Ź
Ibo headcrest NIGERIA Ibo Early 20th century H. 35 cm Wood, iron, nails and pigments Very striking face with open mouth. It is covered with many layers of paint and pigments from repetitive use. The back of the head is carved out, probably to put a magical load in it. For a similar example see: "Invention and tradition, Herbert M. Cole; P. 110; Fig. 22. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact, minor losses from use (comes with a base)
Lot # 93
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Idoma mask NIGERIA Idoma Early 20th century H. 20 cm Wood, metal and pigments Wooden mask with a beautiful expression, it has a slightly open mouth showing small metal teeth. Smooth patina all over the surface. Provenance: Ex. Alain Dufour Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Pieces missing on the back rim of the mask (comes with a base)
Lot # 94
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Igbo maiden mask NIGERIA Igbo Early 20th century H. 43 cm Wood and pigments Archaic style Igbo maiden mask danced during the festival called "Fame of the maidens". It is part of a complete costume. The mask still has its original pigments on the face. It shows a lot of wear from intensive use. Provenance: Ex. Mon Van Den Eynde collection , Leuven, Belgium ; Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: The back of the mask has insects damage all around the rim. Small damages on top of the head. (comes with a base).
Lot # 95
Est. 1500 - 2000 â‚Ź
Ijo Kalabari antelope mask NIGERIA Ijo Kalabari Early to mid 20th century H. 63 cm Wood and pigments Very rare type of antelope mask with a nice crusty pigmentation on the surface. The Kalabari are a subgroup of the Ijo people from the south of Nigeria. Their masks are slightly different. More known from the Kalabari people are the abstract looking Hippo masks. Provenance: Field collected by Alain Dufour, France Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact (comes with a base )
Lot # 96
Est. 1200 - 2500 â‚Ź
Ijo Kalabari mask with 8 eyes NIGERIA Ijo Kalabari Early to mid 20th century H. 72 cm Wood and pigments Big wooden mask representing a bush spirit with many eyes. Worn on the top of the head as a crest during rituals. Old and dry patina with lots of remains of red, blue and white pigments. Provenance: Field collected by A. Dufour, France Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact, a big crack on the right side of the face (comes with a base)
Lot # 97
Est. 1000 - 1800 â‚Ź
Mama terracotta figure NIGERIA Mama First half of the 20th century H. 36 cm Terracotta and pigments Expressive terracotta male figure, probably used within the male association called "Mangam", entitled to bring agricultural success through joint endeavors. Remains of red pigment lines on the back.
Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Right hand and arm reattached, minor losses on the right foot (comes with a base)
Lot # 98
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Mama buffalo headdress NIGERIA Mama Early to mid 20th century H. 37 cm Wood Elegant abstract Mama headdress with very strong features as the circular horns and protruding mouth. These are danced by energetic dancers dressed in long raffia strings and thought to bring prosperity. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Small restoration between the two horns (comes with a base )
Lot # 99
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Mumuye mask NIGERIA Mumuye Early to mid 20th century H. 19 x 34 cm Wood Colored wooden mask representing a mythical animal, probably a monkey although it looks more as an insect. These were used during initiation rituals. Good signs of use. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: intact ( comes with base )
Lot # 100
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Mumuye antelope helmet mask NIGERIA Mumuye First half of the 20th century L. 55 cm wood Rare type of Mumuye mask representing an antelope-like animal. Dry patina with remains of the original pigments. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Brussels Condition: right horn is reattached ( no base )
Lot # 101
Est. 600 - 800 â‚Ź
Nok fragment NIGERIA Nok 300 BC - 500 AD H. 11 cm Terracotta Small Nok head representing a noble person. The surface is rough and most of the upper layer (engobe) is missing due to being buried many centuries under the surface. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Intact (comes with base)
Lot # 102
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Nok head NIGERIA Nok 300 BC - 500 AD H. 14 cm Terracotta Very well preserved Nok fragment representing the head of a dignitary . Most of the angobe ( uperlayer with the fine details ) is still present. Refined exspression. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: some minor pieces missing on the hairdo ( comes with base)
Lot # 103
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Widekum mask NIGERIA Crossriver Widekum Early 20th century H. 40 cm Wood, bamboo and leather Expressive wooden mask covered with antelope leather and has bamboo teeth. These mask are called "Agwe" and represent a kind of trickster spirit. Provenance: Durand-Dessert collection, Paris, France Condition: Intact, minor cracks in the leather cover (comes with base)
Lot # 104
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Lot of two Yoruba Shango staffs NIGERIA Yoruba Early 20th century H. 21; 20 cm Wood Lot of two small Shango staffs, both are janus with two faces. They are well used and have a nice and smooth surface. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact, the smallest has some insect damage on the faces, around the eyes (come with bases)
Lot # 105
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Yoruba shango staff NIGERIA Yoruba Early 20th century H. 42 cm Wood Very old and well used Shango scepter showing a female figure holding a prayer board in each hand. She has the typical lip plug for older examples in the under lip. Beautiful patina all over the handle and figure. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Parts under the handle are missing. A part of the praying board on the right hand is missing. (comes with base)
Lot # 106
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Benin trumpet NIGERIA Yoruba 19th century H. 65 cm Ivory Old well used trumpet with a lot of geometric designs. These were kept in the royal palace . Smooth patina from use. Note: The buyer will be responsible for all legal paperwork in case of export outside Europe.
Provenance: New York private collection Condition: intact ( comes with base )
Lot # 107
Est. 1200 - 1600 â‚Ź
Couple of Yoruba fetishes NIGERIA Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood and resin Two wooden sculptures of a male and a female figure covered with a crusty layer of resin offering. Both have a lot of wear around the mouth from ritual offering. Provenance: Ex Dominique Coffignier , Lyon Belgian private collection, Brussels
Condition: Minor losses on the feet and the bodies due to insects (come with bases)
Lot # 108
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Bembe crouching fetish R. CONGO Bembe Early 20th century H. 19 cm Wood and metal eyes Unusual but very appealing Bembe fetish in the shape of a crouching female figure. Beautiful shiny patina from intensive use. Remains of sacrificial offerings around the hole in the belly. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Right upper arm and minor piece at the feet are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 109
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Janus Teke fetish R. CONGO Teke Early 20th century H. 33,75 cm wood Very rare janus fetish "Mpwau". These where used to conserve the authority of the chief. Lots of patina and remains of ritual use. For a similar example see: "Les Arts des Bateke" Raoul Lehuard; P. 330. Fig. 67.1.1 Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: Natural cracks and feet are missing (comes with base)
Lot # 110
Est. 750 - 1200 â‚Ź
Teke fetish R. CONGO Teke Early 20th century H. 22 cm Wood, cloth and earth Classic old Teke fetish with its original magical charge. These fetishes where used to protect and bring good luck and fortune. For a similar example see: "Les Arts des Bateke" Raoul Lehuard; P. 273. Fig. 11.1.1 Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Legs are missing and the magical charge is broken and kept together with a cloth (comes with base)
Lot # 111
Est. 2500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Teke fetish "Itio" R. CONGO Teke Early 20th century H. 22 cm Wood, cloth, magical substances and feathers Old and intensively used Teke "Itio" fetish with a magical religious function. For a similar example: "Les Arts des Bateke" Raoul Lehuard; P. 133. Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: Intact (comes with base)
Lot # 112
Est. 800 - 1500 â‚Ź
Teke fetish "Itio" R. CONGO Teke Early 20th century H. 35 cm Wood and earth Known type of Teke fetish with his original magical charge. These fetishes where used to protect the community. For a similar example: "Les Arts des Bateke" Raoul Lehuard; P. 275. Fig. 12.2.1 Provenance: Gallery Alain Lecomte, Paris Condition: feet are missing, some cracks is the magical charge (comes with base)
Lot # 113
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Kwere sorcerer staff TANZANIA Kwere Early 20th century H. 144 cm Wood and glass beads Exceptional staff with a beautiful small maternity figure on top. Around the shaft of the staff is a snake biting the leg of a frog. These staffs were used during circumcision rites. Thick crusty patina all over. Provenance: Belgian private collection, field collected in 1980 Condition: intact some glass beads were lost in time (comes with a base)
Lot # 114
Est. 3500 - 5000 â‚Ź
Makonde pipe stopper TANZANIA Makonde First half of the 20th century H. 8,5 cm wood Very refined top of a pipe stopper in the shape of young woman's head with a small turtle standing on it. These pipe stoppers were worn by women around their neck on a glass beads string. Provenance: Portugese private collection Condition: the brass shell hosing is missing ( no base )
Lot # 115
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Scepter with antelope head TANZANIA Makonde ? First half of the 20th century H. 62 cm Bi-colored hard wood, aluminium Elegant staff with an impressive antelope head as finial with aluminum inlaid eyes. The dark color on the face is the natural color of the wood. Provenance: Ex Carl Koefoed, New Jersey Christophe Evers collection, Brussels
Condition: intact, minor loss on one of the horns(comes with a base)
Lot # 116
Est. 600 - 900 â‚Ź
Lot of 3 Zaramo powder boxes TANZANIA Zaramo Early to mid 20th century H.12 & 12 & 13 cm Wood, raffia strings and leather Two dark brown and one red colored containers for gunpowder. All 3 have a good patina from lots of use. Provenance: American collection, Florida Condition: intact ( no bases )
Lot # 117
Est. 600 - 800 â‚Ź
Ziguwa figure TANZANIA Ziguwa First half of the 20th century H. 35 cm Wood and glass beads Powerful fetish representing a male. Inlayed glass beads in the eyes. Nice patina from handling all over the surface. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: The toes on the left feet are missing. (comes with base)
Lot # 118
Est. 450 - 750 â‚Ź
Lot of two Fon fetishes TOGO Fon First half of the 20th century H. 37 & 39 cm Wood Nice couple of hardwood phallic sculptures that were set in the ground to promote fertility. Both objects show clear signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Amma, Antwerp, Belgium Condition: Eroded (comes with base)
Lot # 119
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Lot of 2 phallic Fon fetishes TOGO Fon Early to mid 20th century H. 42 & 37 cm wood Nice couple of hardwood phallic sculptures that were set in the ground to promote fertility. One has a lot of remains of sacrificial offerings on the top. Both objects show clear signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection, Leuven Ex Amma gallery , Antwerp Condition: one is very eroded at the botom ( comes with bases )
Lot # 120
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Konkomba figure TOGO Konkomba Early to mid 20th century H.50 cm Wood Rare sculpture from the Konkomba with a dry and grey patina from standing outside. A large statue of the same style was sold at Christie's 23 June 2016 lot 252 as a Kabye. Provenance: Christophe Evers collection, Brussels Condition: left arm is reattached ,part of the legs are missing. ( comes with base )
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