East African Snake Knobkerrie, ex Hallet

East African wood knobkerrie with snake figure wrapped around shaft. 22.75\". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet. Domestic S/H $40 + 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may

(5) East African knobkerrie war clubs, Tanzania, carved wood bulb-shaped bludgeon on long shaft, two with carved faces, each approx. 29"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NY

A Long and well handled old headrest from East Africa, possibly the Boni peoples of Somalia. The headrest features a deep well handled surface patina and an elongated form, larger than most examples.

(4) East African wood knobkerrie, Ovoid head on tapering handle, one mounted to custom stand, 34"h (tallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor

A Large carved wooden Tobacco Pipe with stylized handle, metal wrapped bowl and leather wrapped stem. East or South Africa culture. The Pipe measures 15 inches long, and 15.5 inches tall on custom dis

Baule (Ivory Coast) Fly-Whisk, male holding child and female figures. With wood figural handle, copper wire wrap. Dimensions: 14.25". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet.

A very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate and precise linear designs as well as a long handle on the chin. Metoko peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask has a well handled surface patina

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. Very

This is a very fine old wood sculpture of the Hero Chief, or primary ancestor Chibinda Ilunga of the Chokwe peoples. A highly stylized example with excellent openwork design and signs of age and handl

A dramatic carved wooden mask accented with red mineral pigment and decorated with strong linear designs. The "nsembu" mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes

Large and fascinating Kumu peoples mask from The Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden mask with large open eyes and overall geometric form, accented opposing quadrants of red and white pigments, with

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A fine Yaka figure on with magic bundles, known as Phuungu, such idols were considered "power" figures. Carved wood and embellished with fetish bundles. The idol measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14 inches

A Knobkerry War Club. Wood. East Africa. 18 1/2". Condition: Crack and wear from age. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

A very rare Old N'kisi Power or Magic fetish from the Songye peoples that was photographed in the field by C. Henaultin during a 1960's/1970's expedition. A scan of the exceedingly rare Field Photogra

A Classic carved wooden janus form Magic fetish with traditional bundles adorned with feathers, woven textile and carved ceremonial cap atop a male and female idol. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central A

A very finely crafted carved wooden Clyster (or enema tube) (Fing Bukaan) used by the Pyaang ethnic group within the Kuba complex of tribes, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Clyster measures 5.75 inche

Old animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs. Masai peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 36 x 23.5 inches. Ex. Private VA. Collection. Field collected

A Songye N'kisi Magic fetish pictured in a 1960's Field Photograph from the Institut des Musées Nationaux du Zaire ( Institute of the National Museum of Zaire ) of the very same actual fetish is use

Ca. 20thC. Very good, with apparently complete beads, and some age-appropriate thread wear (see photo 12). Glass beads, cotton, iron alloy, cowrie shells. Ex-Bonhams (African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbia

A Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of art

An old and fine eats African snuff gourd, probably Kikuyu from Kenya. The gourd has its original stopper and carrying chain. ex UK private collection. Early 20th century. The gourd is 4 inches in leng

A carved wooden round ceremonial mask with incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask measures 16.75 x 15 inche

This lot contains three Hand hammered iron snakes made by a Lobi village blacksmith in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The snake forms are often considered currency though can also have ritual significance