SALE 2017003 5 - 14 May 2017 No After Sale
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SALE 2017003 Timed auction Details vente
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From 5 May 2017 at noon Until 14 May 2017 (Lots are closing at 8pm)
Lot # 1
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
3 Inuit items ALASKA Eskimo Mid 20th century H. 17 / 13 / 9 cm Fur, leather and bone A group of early gifts made by the InuĂŻt of Alaska. It consists out of two little dolls probably a mother and child and a small leather bag with hunting tools carved out of marine ivory. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: intact. (no base)
Lot # 2
Est. 400 - 800 â‚Ź
Jamacoaque whistle ECUADOR Jamacoaque 500 BC - 500 AD H. 14,5 cm Terracotta Terracotta whistle representing a young female wearing important jewelry and a dress with geometrical patterns. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Feet are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 3
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
"Dragon" head ECUADOR Jamaqcoaque 500 BC - 500 AD H. 14 cm Terracotta Very expressive ritual vessel. Remains of original pigments. Dry old surface. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Minor pieces missing. Reassembled out of six fragments. (no base)
Lot # 4
Est. 1200 - 1500 â‚Ź
Moche stirrup vessel PERU Moche AD 500–700 H. 20 cm Terracotta Terracotta whistle representing a crouching monkey with paws held to neck. Almost perfect condition except for some minor cracks and minimal damage to one ear. Traces of mineral deposits on the back and face. Provenance: Private New York collection Condition: Minor loss to left ear, small scratch on surface of right hand. (no base)
Lot # 5
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Manteno Lobed jar ECUADOR Jamaqcoaque 500 - 1000 AD H. 19 cm Terracotta Black pottery vessel having a tapered lower body and squared shoulder. The spout is representing a leopard head. The body is decorated with geometrical designs. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Reassembled out of several big fragments. (no base)
Lot # 6
Est. 450 - 750 â‚Ź
Tumaco figure ECUADOR Tumaco 300 - 500 AD H. 9 cm Terracotta Nice seated figure wearing an important necklace and earrings. Nice dry surface. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: One leg is missing, the other one was reattached. (no base)
Lot # 7
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Lot of two Tumaco stamps ECUADOR Tumaco 300 - 500 AD H. 12,5 / W. 14 cm Terracotta Two seals with projecting handle at rear. One representing a dog or a fox, the other one represents a dragon like figure. These are used to decorate the body. Both are extraordinary good examples. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (come with bases)
Lot # 8
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Mochica portrait vessel PERU Mochica 500 - 800 AD H. 17 cm Terracotta Pottery vessel having a central funnel spout in the form of a male portrait head and high cheek bones. Wearing a tightly headdress. Smooth surface with traces of archeological preservation. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 9
Est. 850 - 1500 â‚Ź
Leopard vessel PERU Mochica 400 - 700 AD H. 21,5 cm Terracotta Stirrup-spouted vessel depicting a leopard portrait. Nice surface with remains of original painting. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Small chip on the left ear. (no base)
Lot # 10
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Katchina doll USA Arizona Hopi Early to mid 20th century H. 17 cm Wood This Katchina doll is collected by the present owner in the Philippines, where it arrived by an American soldier. Tawa, the Sun Kachina is a representation of the spirit of the Sun, though he may on occasion be called the Sun Shield Kachina. He appears in a role very similar to that of Nakiachop or Talavai, standing to the side with a spruce tree in his left hand and a bell in his right. Also, he may appear in a Mixed Dance with the flute in his left hand that is associated with him in many myths. Such dolls represent the spirit dancers that appear at rituals. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Several fragments are missing. (no base)
Lot # 11
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Chinees temple fragment CHINA Early 19th century H. 70 cm Wood and lacquer Very well carved elegant sculpture representing a monk or servant. Beautiful surface with red lacquer and gold. Nice patina from age. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Cornet de saint cyr Condition: One hand and a part of the foot is missing. (no base)
Lot # 12
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Dayak sword INDONESIA Borneo Dayak Early to mid 20th century H. 74 cm Wood, Iron, rattan and bone Nice example of an old Mandau (headhunters) sword from the Dayak people. The sheet is in good condition and has a nice patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some minor losses on one side of the handle, the blade is a bit rusty (no base)
Lot # 13
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Dayak Bamboo containers INDONESIA Dayak End of 19th to early 20th century H. 35 / 40 cm Wood, bamboo and rattan Two complete bamboo containers for poison darts. The tallest one has two pig teeth attached in the top of the lid. The two hard wooden pins to attach the containers on the belt are very nicely detailed, the smallest one with a human figure. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Intact for some natural cracks in the bamboo. (no base)
Lot # 14
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Lot of two Dayak borneo indonesia bamboo stoppers INDONESIA Borneo Dayak Early 20th century H. 10 / 10,5 cm Wood Two small bamboo stoppers with human figures. Good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor pieces missing due to erosion. (come with bases)
Lot # 15
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Thangka TIBET Himalayas Buddhist Mid 20th century H. 122 / W. 78 cm Cotton and silk Buddhist painting representing a buddhist surrouned with six other dignities. Thangka perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 16
Est. 750 - 1250 â‚Ź
Thangka TIBET Himalayas Buddhist Early to mid 20th century W. 85 / H. 112 cm Cotton and silk Very beautifull with much detail painted by monks with natural pigments mixed with yak fat. Thangka perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 17
Est. 850 - 1600 â‚Ź
Abelam bride money (shell) PAPUA NEW GUINEA Abelam +- 1930 H. 62 (with base) cm Shell, rattan, feathers This object composed by a woven part attached to a spiral shaped shell (Giant Turbo Marmoratus snail) Is used for trade and bride prices. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 18
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Asmat drum PAPUA NEW GUINEA Asmat Early 20th century H. 90 cm Wood, animal skin, rattan Old ritual drum with very dry surface. Remains of original pigments, the handle is representing two bird heads Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Natural crack and a small piece missing in the handle. The skin is cracked on top of the drum. (no base)
Lot # 19
Est. 1200 - 2000 â‚Ź
Yanguru ancestor PAPUA NEW GUINEA South Prince Alexander Mountains Yanguru Early to mid 20th century H. 47 cm Wood Wooden plank figure representing an ancestor, cut out of an old canoe. Crusty patina with remains of original pigments. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 20
Est. 500 - 750 â‚Ź
Massim lime spatula TROBRIAND ISLANDS Massim Early 20th century H. 42 cm Wood Hard wood spatula for lime to chew betel nuts. Nice patina and wear from use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 21
Est. 1750 - 2750 â‚Ź
Chokwe Katoja mask ANGOLA Chokwe Early 20th century H. 27 cm Wood and bamboo Much danced Kotoja mask, representing the foreigner or visitor. Decorated with traditional designs and in the mouth are two bamboo teeth. Nice patina in and outside. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 22
Est. 300 - 500 â‚Ź
Fon sitting figure BENIN Fon Early to mid 20th century H. 14 cm Iron Hand forged figure with thick crusty patina. Probably part of a bigger group used on an altar. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 23
Est. 1250 - 2250 â‚Ź
Fon altar post BENIN Fon Early to mid 20th century H. 66 cm wood Impressive post from an altar representing a female figure sitting on a geometrical decoration. Good signs of use and remains of old varnish. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some fragments on the top are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 24
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
'Ko' mask BURKINA FASO Borromo Gurunsi Early 20th century H. 69 cm Wood and feathers Very old wooden mask representing a hyena with a geometrical headdress on the top. The whole mask is covered with thick crusty patina and chicken feathers from ritual offerings. The inside of the mask has a dry an old patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Some pieces missing on the rim in the back. (comes with a base)
Lot # 25
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Small Gurunsi mask BURKINA FASO Gurunsi First half of the 20th century H. 30 cm Wood and raffia Small mask representing an antelope. These small masks were probably used for divination. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 26
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Lobi fetish BURKINA FASO Lobi First half of the 20th century H. 57 cm Wood Nicely shaped Bateba female figure in hard wood. Signs of ritual offerings. These pieces are kept around an altar. Provenance: J. Van der Steen, Den Haag Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 27
Est. 500 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lobi axe BURKINA FASO Lobi First half of the 20th century H. 58 cm Wood and iron A thick hand forged iron axe attached on a wooden handle with a human figure on top. Smooth dark patina and many signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Natural crack at the back. (comes with a base)
Lot # 28 Lot of two small lobi's one bateba and one catapult. BURKINA FASO Lobi First half of the 20th century H. 17 / 19,5 cm Wood Two interesting small Lobi items. Both have good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Natural crack. (come with bases)
Est. 500 - 850 â‚Ź
Lot # 29
Est. 850 - 2000 â‚Ź
Mossi bird mask "Wininiama" BURKINA FASO Mossi First half of the 20th century H. 92 cm Wood Well danced Mossi mask with a nice geometric headdress. Thick patina in and outside the mask. Good signs of use. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Small fragment missing on the top of the mask. One natural crack in the back. Some glue at the rim at the back of the mask. (comes with a base)
Lot # 30
Est. 1750 - 3000 â‚Ź
Mossi bird mask "Bobo" BURKINA FASO Mossi First half of the 20th century H. 71 cm Wood Powerful mask in the shape of a birds head with a geometrical stylized female figure on top. Many signs of use with a smooth patina. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Some natural cracks in the front of the "bird", small pieces missing on the rim of the back. (comes with a base)
Lot # 31
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Mossi dance wand BURKINA FASO Mossi Early 20th century H. 71 cm Wood Old wand with a "silky" smooth patina all over the piece from a long time use. The staff is in the shape of a bird's head with a human figure on top wearing two horns. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 32
Est. 3000 - 6000 â‚Ź
Bwa mask BURKINA FASO Bwa First half of the 20th century H. 196 cm Wood Important Bwa plank mask with dry patina and good signs of use. The Bwa people are part of the Bobo. These masks were danced for ritual purposes. Provenance: Belgian private collection Collected in situ by the parents of the owner in Opper Volta before 1966 (1960 -1966).
Condition: Some repair at the top and the beak reattached. ! imoprtant: due to his size, this piece has to be collected at our address. ! (no base)
Lot # 33
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Miniature Mossi mask BURKINA FASO Mossi Mid 20th century H. 20 cm Wood Small mask representing a cock. The point on the top of the head serves to attach feathers. These small masks were probably used for initiation. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 34
Est. 400 - 800 â‚Ź
Mossi staff BURKINA FASO Mossi First half of the 20th century H. 55 cm Wood Complete magical wand with three human figures standing on top of each other, two female and one child. Nice patina from handling. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 35
Est. 300 - 500 â‚Ź
Mossi knife BURKINA FASO Mossi First half of the 20th century H. 25,5 cm Wood and iron Old hand forged iron blade with a wooden handle in the shape of a Mossi doll. Good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 36
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Mossi couple BURKINA FASO Mossi Early to mid 20th century H. 23 / 22 cm Wood Finally carved Mossi couple with long arms. Thick crusty black patina over a shiny wooden surface. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: Intact. Fine natural crack in the back. (come with bases)
Lot # 37
Est. 2000 - 3000 â‚Ź
Cameroon mask CAMEROON Bamileke Early 20th century H. 45 cm Wood and cotton Top quality Bamileke helmet mask with a woven beard. Thick black patina all over the mask in and outside. Nice expression. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 38
Est. 750 - 1250 â‚Ź
small Mu Po fetish CAMEROON Bamileke Early 20th century H. 8,5 cm wood Small fetish with a small hole in the top of the head to put magical substances called Mu Po. Used for healing and protection. Good patina from use. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 39
Est. 2500 - 5000 â‚Ź
Bamileke glass beaded stool. CAMEROON Bamileke End of 19th to early 20th century H. 40 cm Wood, fiber, glass beads and cloth. Very old Bamileke stool for an important person / chief. Finely decorated with glass beads attached with natural fiber rope. Around the base and the stool are two stripes of red colonial cloth. Good signs of age. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Beads missing. (no base)
Lot # 40
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Banda Knife (Manza, Nsakara) "Magia" DR CONGO Banda Before 1900 H. 46 cm Iron, Wood Thick hand forged metal blade with deep engravings. Small wooden handle with smooth patina. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 41
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Banda knife (Mbugbu, Langbase, Togbo, Ngapu) "Ondo" DR CONGO Banda Before 1920 H. 37 cm Iron, copper and fiber Old hand forged blade decorated with a copper band around the base. There are still remains of the original fiber handle. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 42
Est. 500 - 750 â‚Ź
Chokwe Powder flask DR CONGO Chokwe Early 20th century H. 18 cm Wood, brass tags, tin, leather Powder flask in the shape of a calabash. Carved in hard wood. There are geometrical designs all over the surface decorated with small brass tags. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 43
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Benalulua figure DR CONGO KasaĂŻ Benalulua/Luntu Early 20th century H. 20 cm Wood Small and nice old Benalulua figure with a brown glossy patina. The right hand that once held the bowl for ritual offerings is totally worn away. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Right hand holding offering bowl absent. (comes with a base)
Lot # 44
Est. 2000 - 3500 â‚Ź
Dan mask DR CONGO Dan Early 20th century H. 24 cm Wood and iron Good example of a classic Dan runner mask. Good signs of use inside and outside the mask. It still has his metal pin on the top of the head for the spiritual connection. Very nice shaped mouth. Provenance: Dutch private collection Ex. Harrie Nieuwland, Rijkswijk Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 45
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Hemba - Kabeja fetish DR CONGO Hemba Early 20th century H. 35 cm Wood A jani-form divination implement from the Hemba. The Hemba are Luba related. Very nice smooth patina all over the surface. Provenance: French private collection Condition: One arm and legs are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 46
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Kuba tokula hat DR CONGO Kuba Early 20th century W. 28 cm Tokula Big tokula bark powder hat worn by pregnant noble woman at the Kuba court. This is a very rare item. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Some parts are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 47
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Lele double headed cup DR CONGO Kasaii Lele Early 20th century H. 17,5 cm Wood Tall jani-form cup in wood used during wedding rituals. Old black surface with signs of use on the inside. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Joseph Christiaens Condition: Part of the foot is missing. (no base)
Lot # 48
Est. 1000 - 2500 â‚Ź
Songye kifwebe mask DR CONGO Songye Mid 20th century H. 58 (without the beard) cm Wood, fiber Male Songye mask used by the secret society called Kifwebe. The mask is well used and still has a part of the costume of vegetal fiber attached to it.
Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 49
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Azande / Magnbetu kruik DR CONGO Mangbetu 1930s H. 22 cm Terracotta Unusual shaped Mangbetu vessel representing a pregnant woman. Nice smooth black patina over the surface. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 50
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Mangbetu knife "Mambele" DR CONGO Mangbetu 1898-1902 H. 38,5 cm Iron, Ivory Classic old Mangbetu knife with an ivory handle. The handle has smooth surface from handling. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 51
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Ngbaka knife (Nzombo, Lobala, Ngombe) DR CONGO Ngbaka Before 1920 58,8 cm Iron, Copper, Wood Impressive hand forged metal blade with traces of hammering. Wooden handle covered with copper and brass wire. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 52
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Ngombe knife (Doko, Poto) DR CONGO Ngombe Before 1900 H. 56,8 cm Wood, iron, Brass, Leather Ancient hand forged blade. The handle is covered with iron, brass tags and stripes. The leather cushion has much patina and good signs of use. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 53 Ngombe knife (Doko) "Za" DR CONGO Ngombe Before 1940 H. 52,5 cm Iron Elegant thick hand forged blade with nice details engraved. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Lot # 54
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Northen Congo mask DR CONGO North Congo Ngombe Early to mid 20th century H. 33 cm Wood, iron and raffia Very rare northern Congo mask, Ngombe mask are related to the Zande and are probably used in the Mani cult. The masks shows a lot of use and has a marvelous patina on the outside. On the top was a piece of fur attached, with handmade metal pieces. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 55
Est. 700 - 1500 â‚Ź
Wooden Ikoko DR CONGO Pende End of 19th to early 20th century H. 10 cm Wood Very refined Pende wooden Ikoko. Ikoko's are mostly made in Ivory, but as Ivory is rare with the Pende they sometimes use other materials like wood, brass or later aluminum. Ikoko's are worn as signs of prestige and as protectors against diseases. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 56
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Mask Pende illness DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood, feathers, raffia Good example of a black and white Pende sickness mask with complete headdress. Nice patina inside from use. The outside is dry. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Colonial missionary museum Ex. Patric Claes Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 57
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Pende Mask DR CONGO Kasaii Pende First half of the 20th century H. 36 cm Wood and raffia fine carving of a traditional Pende mask representing a hunter danced during initiation rituals. This mask has lots of use and has a smooth dry patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 58
Est. 2000 - 3000 â‚Ź
Pende Ilness mask DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 25 cm Wood and raffia Picasso like black and white disease mask, with an unusual mouth, very finely carved. Original and old raffia had with nice patina. The inside of the mask is colored black and shows a collection number 'AJP1006'. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 59
Est. 1200 - 2000 â‚Ź
Pende hut masker DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Mid 20th century 20 cm high cm Wood Pende house mask to hang above the entrance inside the initiation house. Dry old patina with remains of old pigments Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Joseph Christiaens Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 60
Est. 800 - 1600 â‚Ź
Mask Salampasu DR CONGO Salampasu Mid 20th century H. 27 (with balls 32) cm Wood, copper, rattan and fiber Classic Salampasu mask covered with copper plates. This type of masks are used in warrior rituals. Dry patina with some oxidation on the copper. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Patric Claes Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 61
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Sengele scepter (Ntomba - Lia - Ngata) "Ligonda" DR CONGO Sengele First half of the 20th century H. 44 cm Brass, Wood Hammered heavy brass blade with a wooden handle used as a scepter or a dancing blade. Good patina on the handle. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 62
Est. 600 - 900 â‚Ź
Songye knife DR CONGO Songye Early to mid 20th century H. 34 cm Wood and iron Kifwebe knife worn by the initiated dancers. The handle is in the shape of a Kifwebe mask / figure. It holds a hand forged iron blade. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 63
Est. 12000 - 20000 â‚Ź
Zande Figure DR CONGO Zande First half of the 20th century H. 34 cm Wood A standing female figure with massive legs apart and the arms hanging free of the torso, arrow-shaped incised scarifications on the broad cheeks and flat, grooved coiffure, a mottled brown soft patina. This figure was used in the Yanda cult. Provenance: Ex. Marc Leo Felix, Brussels Ex. Marc Franklin, USA Ex. Micheal Peter Grebanier, USA Comes with: 1) Carbon dated test (estimate 130 years old) (Re.S.Artes) 2) Certificate of authenticity by MArc Leo Felix 3) The curriculum vitae of the 3 owners. Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 64
Est. 750 - 1250 â‚Ź
Zande vessel DR CONGO Zande First half of the 20th century H. 39 cm Terracotta Rare type of Zande water jar with an human figure sitting on top of the lid. Smooth brown patina with signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Patric Claes Condition: Some damage on the bottom rim, the spout and the handle. (no base)
Lot # 65
Est. 650 - 950 â‚Ź
Ethiopian game board ETHIOPIA Early to mid 20th century H. 86 cm Wood Old game board called 'gebeta' used by several ethnic groups in Ethiopia. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. galerie S.L. Paris Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 66
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Agnie figure IVORY COAST Agnie End of 19th to early 20th century H. 43,5 cm Wood Very geometrical shaped female fetish with an unusual hairdo. The whole piece is covered with a thick black patina, lots of remains of ritual libation. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex. Michel de Mol Condition: The feet and one leg is missing. Some natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 67
Est. 600 - 1500 â‚Ź
Kulango spoon IVORY COAST Kulango Early 20th century H. 31 cm Wood Spoon and pounder combined in one sculpture. Good signs of use, smooth black patina. Provenance: Ex. Alain Lecomte French private collection Condition: Insect damage on the back. (no base)
Lot # 68
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Senufo maternity figure IVORY COAST Senufo Mid 20th century H. 40 cm Wood Very finely carved Senufo Maternity figure in hard wood. It has an appealing face. Smooth patina from handling. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Earring missing. (no base)
Lot # 69
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Chiwara with hat MALI Bambara Early to mid 20th century H. 41 cm Wood, rattan, glass beads and fiber Very cubistic carved Chiwara headdress with a human figure in the front. Very complete and totally intact piece. On the back of the feet is written a collection number: "CO514-10.4357" Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 70
Est. 2500 - â‚Ź
Bambara mask MALI Bambara H. 43 cm Wood Hard wooden mask representing an Hyena used by the KorĂŠ secret society as gardener of the sacred woods. Old example with lots of signs of use. Provenance: French private collection Condition: A chip on the mouth is missing , insect damage on the front. (comes with a base)
Lot # 71
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Dogon Kanaga mask MALI Dogon Early 20th century H. 77 cm wood, leather and iron Good example of an old Kanaga mask with remains of bleu pigment on the nose and the front. The Kanaga is the most well known mask in the Dogon ritual world. The superstructure is open for many interpretations like a crocodile, creator genius or a bird in flight. Provenance: American private collection Ex. Ladislas Segy Condition: Insect damage at the back , natural crack above the left eye. (no base)
Lot # 72
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Dogon female figure MALI Dogon End of 19th to early 20th century H. 32 cm Wood Mid size sculpture of a young female with a strong face. Nice geometrical features. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Insect damage on the arms and legs , colonial waxed patina. (no base)
Lot # 73
Est. 3000 - 4000 â‚Ź
Ibibio mask NIGERIA Ibibio Early 20th century W. 42 cm Wood, leather Archaic Ibibio mask made out of three pieces of wood. The big "ears" are a representation of elephants and they are a symbol of power. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Minor losses at the edges. (comes with a base)
Lot # 74
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Mumuye Iron NIGERIA Mumuye First half of the 20th century H. 55,5 cm Iron Hand forged iron representing a human figure with hands tied in front of him with a wide open mouth, he has a head looking like a bird. This was forged out of one piece of iron except for the little rope in the middle. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 75
Est. 900 - 1600 â‚Ź
Nok fragment NIGERIA Nok 500 BC - 300 AD H. 16 cm Terracotta Striking Nok face representing a leopard man. Smooth surface, still remains of the upper layer or angobe. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Fragment. (comes with a base)
Lot # 76
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Lovale mask "sachihongo" ZAMBIA Lovale Early 20th century H. 38,5 cm Wood, hair, resin and bone Very expressive hard wooden mask with bone inlayed teeth. Around the eyes and the chin are remains of black resin the attach hair/fur on the mask. Very nice patina inside the mask from use. Some remains of red pigment on the surface. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 77
Est. 450 - 800 â‚Ź
Kwere doll TANZANIA Kwere Mid 20th century H. 23 cm Wood and glass beads Rather tall doll with typical Kwere head. Original glass beads around the neck and the base. Smooth patina from handling. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Joseph Christiaens Condition: Small chips on the rim of the base. (no base)
Lot # 78
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Zaramo figure TANZANIA Zaramo Mid 20th century H. 40 cm Wood Unusual shaped female figure with the head of a typical Zaramo doll. Smooth patina and good signs of handling. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Fine natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 79
Est. 400 - 800 â‚Ź
Medicinal calabash TANZANIA Zaramo First half of the 20th century H. 16 cm Wood and calabash Small and refined calabash containing medicinal substances such as honey and butter. The wooden stop represents a typical Zaramo doll. In the top of the head is a little hole probably for a magical charge. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 80
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Salampasu circumcision mask DR CONGO Salampasu Early 20th century cm Ratta, raffia and pigment Old woven Salampasu mask used during the initiation rituals and circumcision. The raffia beard is fragile and very dry due to his age. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 81
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Moba , small amulet TOGO Moba End of 19th to early 20th century H. 6 cm Ivory Beautiful small ivory amulet used to attach on the body for protection and healing. Thick and deep patina from use. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Natural cracks due to age. (comes with a base)
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