Oceanic and African Art

Lot 114

Early Ethiopian Coptic Cross
Of metal with incised detailing in the form of a crucifix.
H.125mm, W.52mm.
$1,400 - $1,800

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Lot 115

Early Ethiopian Coptic Cross
Of deeply carved wood with criss-cross and zigzag motifs to both sides and a superb rich-brown patina.
H.270mm, W.185mm.
$2,800 - $3,800

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Lot 116

Rare Ethiopian Diptych
Composed of two panels, each pierced on sides for attachment. Scenes depicting the covenant of Mary on the left panel and Virgin with Child flanked by archangels on the right. Painted in tempera or egg pigments overlaying a thin layer of plaster in muted tones. North Shoa circa 1800.
H.200mm, W.165mm, D.14mm.
$1,500 - $2,500

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Lot 117

Rare Dan Bird Mask
Of hollowed form with arching tapering beak, pierced rim for attachment, slit pierced eyes and two raised horns to top of forehead. A heavily encrusted, blackened patina. Numerous old collection labels on the interior.
H.370mm, W.135mm.
$4,000 - $6,000

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Lot 118

Lega Mask
Of convex form with pierced chin for attached fibre beard. Slit mouth beneath a triangular nose and pierced, oval eyes. Fine dark chocolate-brown patina with white pigment applied to heart shaped facial plane.
H.246mm, W.155mm.
$1,700 - $2,700

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Lot 119

Dan Passport Mask
Of hollowed, oval form with a triangular nose and raised curved eyes beneath a delicately sloping and rounded forehead. Three incised grooves surround rim. Rich dark patina.
H.155mm, W.80mm.
$700 - $900

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Lot 120

Dan Passport Mask
Of ovoid form with an elongated nose and raised mouth beneath a delicately sloping and rounded forehead and raised coiffure; rich, black patina with traces of white pigment.
H.68mm, W.30mm.
$300 - $500

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Lot 121

Dan Passport Mask
Of hollowed oval form with a triangular nose and raised mouth beneath a delicately sloping and rounded forehead. Heavily encrusted patina.
H.142mm, W.82mm.
$1,400 - $1,800

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Lot 122

Superb Yaka Slit Drum
Of hollowed tubular form leading to an elongated neck and powerfully carved ovoid head with rectangular ears, coffee bean-shaped raised eyes, triangular nose and mouth bearing teeth, flared raised coiffure and overall rich, dark-brown patina.
H.555mm, W.115mm.
$3,500 - $5,500

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Lot 123

Early Baule Goli Mask
Combining crocodile, antelope and buffalo features with a broad open mouth, projecting ahead of domed eyes in high relief. A ridge runs to the top of the forehead which offers two curved horns. Wood and polychrome. Ivory Coast.
H.420mm, W.150mm.
$3,500 - $5,500

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Lot 124

Shango Wand
Janus female figure, hands to her breasts, kneeling on a circular base above a tubular handle. Numerous attachments to the arm, including beads and coins. Large bulbous eyes, flattened nose and scarification to both faces.
H.365mm, W.75mm.
$3,500 - $5,500

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Lot 125

Ashanti Comb
Of large scale, surmounted by a figure with raised arms above a delicately carved mid section leading to thirteen tubular tapering teeth. Fine overall encrusted patina.
H.535mm, W.130mm.
$2,500 - $4,500

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Lot 126

Currency Blade
Large abstract form made of iron. Dry oxidized surface.
H.680mm, W.245mm.
$1,000 - $2,000

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Lot 127

Important and Early Ashanti Gold Weights
One depicting a leopard clasping a bird, one depicting an antelope and one a figure holding a gun. Mounted on a velvet ground within an early, blackened, circular frame.
D.120mm, 75mm is height of largest figure.
$2,000 - $3,000

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Lot 128

Yoruba, Ibeju-ode - Bronze Bell
Of hollowed form with a decorated, flared rim below a cast head. Large flattened nose, raised eyes and kidney shaped ears. Cross hatched coiffure with two top knots. Linear scarification to the forehead.
H.205mm, D.135mm.
$3,000 - $4,000

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Lot 129

A Superb Pair of Bamana Antelope Headdresses
Chi Wara: a rare and finely carved male and female pair of vertical form with openwork bodies leading to long, tubular horns, one subtly curved and one straight. Incised designs to body and head. Light, dry brown patina.
H.610mm, W.150mm.
$10,000 - $15,000

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Lot 130

Dogon Mask
Of hollowed rectangular form, deep inset squared pierced eyes, tapering tubular pierced nose with ridge running to top of forehead and pointed ears to the sides.
H.660mm, W.210mm.
Realised: $24,622

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Lot 131

Superb Kuba Helmet Mask
Of hollowed form and large proportions. Beads and shells decorate the back and rim. The face offers broad features and an incised, cross-hatched motif. The nose and overhanging brow are covered in worked copper sheets that are separated by inset beadwork. Fibre and leather at the crown. Varried surface patina.
H.420mm, W.270mm.
$5,500 - $9,000

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Lot 132

Ibibio Sickness Mask
With a high domed, forehead above distorted facial features, offset sunken eyes, contorted nose and eye sockets and tongue protruding through exposed, large teeth. Fine, encrusted, dry patina with traces of red and white pigments.
H.300mm, W.199mm.
$4,500 - $6,500

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Lot 133

Ugandan Hair Armature
In abstracted humanistic form with traces of black pigment, molded leather, wood and fibre.
H.170mm, W.98mm.
$700 - $900

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Lot 134

East African Staff Top
Depicting an adult figure holding a child. Incised carving to the shaft and figure and a raised snake running the length of the staff.
H.480mm, W.45mm.
$1,000 - $1,500

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Lot 135

Fine Zulu Pipe
With elongated tubular, hollowed bowl leading to a finely carved stem with attached multi-colored beads.
L.255mm, H.80mm.
$1,200 - $1,500

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Lot 136

Nigerian/Cameroon Beaded Animal
Of stylized form adorned with cowrie shell and tubular coral beads.
L.840mm, H.175mm.
$700 - $900

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Lot 137

Kuba Cup
Rises from a circular base to a tubular neck below a carved human head with raised relief carving and figural handle attached at the back.
H.180mm, W.140mm.
$1,000 - $2,000

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