African Trade Axe, 20th c. or Earlier

Ca. 1st half 20thC. Possibly earlier. Very good original condition throughout. The necklace measures approx. 26" long, the string is longer, measuring approx. 40". The bead sizes vary, with the larges

A Songye axe. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and metal. 14 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Wear and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private N

Songye People, ceremonial axe, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, copper clad wood, wrought iron, crescent-shaped blade joined to the handle by five struts decorated with human faces, 14"h x 1

Africa, Nigeria, Hausa Tribe 20th C. Ring axe Benue iron head of flat ring form with spikes to rear, incised patterns throughout shaft and axe head, old hand written tag from 1995

3 early-mid 20th c. African trade bead necklaces. Largest measures 13 inches long.

A group of 12 strands of African glass trade beads. 19th / 20th century. Including Yoruba, powder glass, old world glass, and more. Various colors, sizes, shapes, and patterns. Condition: Please note:

A group of eight African beaded necklaces. 20th century. ++ Two African brass beaded necklaces with bells and pendants. 22 1/4" x 37". ++ African trade bead necklace with brass bell. 7" x 5 1/2" x 14"

The blade wrought of steel with crosshatched decoration fitted to a rootwood haft. 19th-20th c. Well worn. Overall length 51cm. Condition III

20thC. Various good conditions throughout. These beads include cut canes of various sizes, shapes and colors- blue, green, red, yellow and orange, all in varying shades. Cane shapes include circles, s

20thC. Various good conditions throughout. These beads include beads of various sizes, shapes and colors- blue, green, red, yellow and orange, all in varying shades. The sizes range from 1/8" x 3/16"

19th to 20thC. Heavy red copper bracelet, measures approx. 3 1/8" wide. Approx. weight 464 grams.

19th to 20thC. Very large approx. 4 1/2" diameter with an inside diameter approx. 3". Very good with age appropriate surface wear and correct patina. Approx. weight 391 grams.

Provenance: Andy Warhol Collection, The Foundation for the Visual Arts, Tom Bell gift to Willow Hunt. Cameroon, possibly 20th century or earlier, wood and beads. Missing beads on back of head 53h x 10

Multiple Strands of African Vulcanite Trade Beads. Old vulcanite red and black trade beads made using recycled phono records cut up in a sequin-like fashion, Africa, mid 20th c. Total Length: 32.5" (8

Ca. early 20thC, possibly earlier. Very good with possible repair on neck, having original patina from repeated handling (The mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, a

Ca. first half 20thC or earlier. Museum quality statue. Very good with no apparent breaks or repairs. Retains a deep, encrusted original patina throughout. Notice this is 25" tall. This item(s) is use

First half 20thC or earlier. Good with moderate age appropriate surface wear and dings as shown. No breaks or repairs. Not sure of the metal content. It's not iron or steel as it does not attract a ma

Ca. Early to Mid 20thC. Possibly earlier. Excellent original condition with no chips, cracks or repairs to the hardwood. Rare piece.

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye/Luba tribal African ceremonial axe and smaller axe, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear, and age-cracks. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good condition, scarce with much of the original beadwork. Zaramo truncated doll; classic form: half-spherical head, raised median; cylindrical torso; flared trunk; beads, b

Ca. 20thC. Trade fabric, long straps, leather, cowrie shells, brass; Yoruba, Nigeria. This "bag" does not open, and it seems was intended to be used decoratively inside of a home or shrine instead of

Early 20thC. There are two necklaces offered within this lot: the chevron bead necklace, plus another with heishi flat beads. The blue necklace features a strand of graduated chevron beads, approx. L:

Ca. 20thC. Trade fabric, long straps, leather, cowrie shells, brass; Yoruba, Nigeria. This "bag" does not open, and it seems was intended to be used decoratively inside of a home or shrine instead of

20thC. Various good conditions throughout. On separate strands, there 180 beads that measure approx. 3/8" x 1/4" up to 1/2" x 7/8". They vary in color from blue/green to sage green. Unusual beads.