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Rare Old Bembe African mask Ex ~ Pierre Dartevelle

Vintage Ashanti Maternity statue , Fine African Art

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Quakertown, PA, United States

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Endless Circle Gallery

Selection of African and Oceanic Tribal arts as well as Buddhist and Hindu arts and antiques. Offered in a No Hidden Reserve and NO Buyers premium event.

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A Fine old Mangbetu male sculpture: a Very Fine Mangbetu Male sculpture from Zaire / Congo , central Africa. Carved wood with incised "tattoo" designs and elongated skull. The Erect phallus is very unique and according to my research

0001: A Fine old Mangbetu male sculptureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Rare Old Bembe African mask Ex ~ Pierre Dartevelle: A Very rare Old carved wooden mask from the Bembe peoples of The Congo, DRC , Central Africa. Round face mask painted with white kaolin clay pigment and large round eyes accented with a reddish clay

0002: Rare Old Bembe African mask Ex ~ Pierre DartevelleEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

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a Very Fine DAN Gagon Bird beak mask, African Art: A very Fine Old DAN peoples mask from Liberia / Cote de'Ivorie , West Africa. Large face mask with elongated Bird beak , known as "Gagon" such masks were worn for funerals and judicial ceremonies.

0003: a Very Fine DAN Gagon Bird beak mask, African ArtEst. $800-$1,200

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Old Baule Seated Ancestor idol, African Art: Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Measures 17 3/4 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 5 lb shipping weight. This is a very beautiful Old

0004: Old Baule Seated Ancestor idol, African ArtEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

Vintage Ashanti Maternity statue , Fine African Art: Very fine older wood sculpture from the Ashanti of Ghana, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood , and featuring a classic image of a Mother breast feeding her child. Please note the

0005: Vintage Ashanti Maternity statue , Fine African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

Fine old Mangbetu Male Sculpture, African Art: Fine Mangbetu Male sculpture from Zaire / Congo , central Africa. carved wood with incised "tattoo" designs and elongated skull. Very deep patina from handling. In Mint condition with undeniable

0006: Fine old Mangbetu Male Sculpture, African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

Fine old Hemba Ancestor sculpture, African Art: Carved wooden male ancestor idol from the Hemba of the Congo, central Africa. rarely do I come across good Old Hemba sculpture such as this example. Note the exaggerated and angled head , with large

0007: Fine old Hemba Ancestor sculpture, African ArtEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

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$Very Fine old Tchokwe female sculpture, African Art: Fine Tchokwe female sculpture from Angola Africa. Carved wood with gorgeous golden honey color and a very deep patina from handling. In good condition , a few stable stress fractures, a serene$

0008: Very Fine old Tchokwe female sculpture, African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Mangbetu Male ancestor figure with deep patina: Rare Old Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved wood with a elaborate incised tribal tattoo design and the wonderfully elongated head and enlarged ears. This is a very interesting old

0009: Mangbetu Male ancestor figure with deep patinaEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

Fine Kongo N'kisi Magic fetish Ex Dintenfass Collection: Carved wooden idol with large central chest cavity for magic lode. Kaolin clay accented eyes. An Exquisite example of African Art. Measures 6 3/8 ( 5 1/2 inches statue itself )Ex John Dintenfass ,

0010: Fine Kongo N'kisi Magic fetish Ex Dintenfass CollectionEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

Very Rare Timor Island Head Hunter AI TOS Shrine Post: This is a Very Rare Old Ai Tos tetum sacrificial post from Timor island, Indonesia. Carved from an incredibly Heavy and Dense wood , like an iron wood, with elaborate tribal designs and janus form

0011: Very Rare Timor Island Head Hunter AI TOS Shrine PostEst. $4,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Huge Abelam Ancestor Post Papua New Guinea: Incredible large old Abelam peoples wooden post with highly decorative ancestor idol , originating in Northern Papua New Guinea, from the Prince Alexander mountains near the north coast of the

0012: Huge Abelam Ancestor Post Papua New GuineaEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

Eroded Old Korwar figure, Oceanic Tribal Art: Very Old and eroded Korwar figure from Papua New Guinea. There is much decay and loss, but what remains is stable and has a fascinating "ancient" aesthetic. 21 x 7 1/2 inches.

0013: Eroded Old Korwar figure, Oceanic Tribal ArtEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Early Songye Kifwebe Magic fetish sculpture African Art: Very Old carved wooden male figure with traditional facial styling and a undeniable deep honey brown patina from handling over generations. Measures 11 1/4 inches tall

0014: Early Songye Kifwebe Magic fetish sculpture African ArtEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Old Songye Male sculpture, African Tribal Art: Very Old and well handled male fetish sculpture from the Songye or related sub group, Congo, Africa. Obvious age and wear, with remains of fetish horn and small chest cavity. Professionally mounted

0015: Old Songye Male sculpture, African Tribal ArtEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Fine Old Vuvi African mask, African Art: Carved wooden mask from Gabon, West Africa. Well worn and well handled mask with fine carving styles and traditional brows and kaolin clay painted face. Measures 13 x 7 1/8 inches.

0016: Fine Old Vuvi African mask, African ArtEst. $200-$400

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Old Luba Kifwebe Mask / Panel African Art: Old carved wooden Panel / mask from the Luba of the Congo, central Africa. A classic Luba Kifwebe society panel with mask face, linear designs and kaolin clay painted surface. Measures 11 x 7 inches.

0017: Old Luba Kifwebe Mask / Panel African ArtEst. $200-$400

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Very Tall Tiv Ancestor figure, African Art: Fantastic large TIV ancestor figure from Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood with elongated and exaggerated style, ringed neck and facial scars. Undeniable age and patina on face and head, body patina is

0018: Very Tall Tiv Ancestor figure, African ArtEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

Very Fine Old Bamana Jo female ancestor sculpture: Carved wooden female effigy with exaggerated form and wonderful stylized aesthetic. Such idols represent the "Ideal" woman and are used in secret society ceremonies. Measures 35 inches on custom

0019: Very Fine Old Bamana Jo female ancestor sculptureEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

Old Nyamwezi Cult idol, African Tribal Art: Very bold example of Tribal Art from the Nyamwezi peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. carved wood with well worn surface patina and an undeniable bold ,brute style with enlarged forehead and small

0020: Old Nyamwezi Cult idol, African Tribal ArtEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Huge Abstract Asmat Ancestor sculpture, Oceanic Tribal: This is a fantastic old Example of Asmat Tribal Art from Irian jaya / Papua New Guinea. a Huge ancestor figure seated in prayer, with hands and knees up , a wonderfully stylized sculpture of the

0021: Huge Abstract Asmat Ancestor sculpture, Oceanic TribalEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

18th/19th century Dayak Naga Ossuary Finial, Dragon: Ancient carved wooden Dayak Finial, 18th-19th century Borneo. Carved wood. Size: 15" x 2" x 7" (38 x 5 x 18 cm) On custom display stand.

0022: 18th/19th century Dayak Naga Ossuary Finial, DragonEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Rare old Balinese Deer Shrine, Altar figure, Bali: Carved wooden Deer shrine sculpture from Bali, Indonesia. Collected in small village, about 45 min north west of Desa Tegallalan. The Deer has an offering box built into the back and shows plenty

0023: Rare old Balinese Deer Shrine, Altar figure, BaliEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Rare old Baule Mbra Monkey Cult Offering Figure: Old carved wooden Monkey from the Baule peoples of West Africa and the Mbra Cult. Measures 15 1/2 inches tall on display stand. According to Susan Vogel, such monkeys are known as "Gbekre" and are

0024: Rare old Baule Mbra Monkey Cult Offering FigureEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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