African Art Auction 2016-11-06 Auction - 39 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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Large Grebo MaskYuroba ShieldSalampasu Sword
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Carved out in this sculpture treasury are masks and weapons integral to traditional African ceremonies. With stylized detail and a tremendous depth of meaning, these hand-crafted African pieces have enchanted collectors worldwide. Among the cross-continental highlights are a colorful Teke mask and an intricately beaded doll. Given their geometric volumes, it is no wonder that African artifacts are widely exhibited alongside modern sculptures. Linking the past and present, form and function, this rare selection is not to be missed.
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Baule Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Baule MaskOrigin: Ivory CoastSize: 19.5 inches high x 7 inches wide Baule primarily use masks for social order. Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave
0003: Baule MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Large Fang Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Large Fang MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 26.5 inches high x 10 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as
0006: Large Fang MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Standing Hunter Statue: Item: African Art Carved Wood Standing Hunter Statue FigureOrigin: MaliSize: 20 inches high x 6.5 inches wide No Reserve: This lot starts at $1 and has no reserve as a courtesy so that collectors
0007: Standing Hunter StatueEst. $300-$400
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Large Fang Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Large Fang MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 26.5 inches high x 8.5 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as
0008: Large Fang MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Dogon Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Dogon MaskOrigin: MaliSize: 11.75 inches high x 6.5 inches wide Dogon masks were used in traditions commemorating the origin of death. Please note that this lot has a
0011: Dogon MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Fang Head: Item: African Art Carved Wood Fang HeadOrigin: GabonSize: 13.25 inches high x 4.25 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation
0013: Fang HeadEst. $300-$400
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Igbo Double Head Statue: Item: African Art Carved Wood Ibo Double Head StatueOrigin: NigeriaSize: 9.5 inches high x 8.25 inches wide Igbo people are very diverse, and they all carve and utilize masks. However the purpose of
0014: Igbo Double Head StatueEst. $300-$400
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Namji Beaded Doll: Item: African Art Carved Wood Namji Beaded DollOrigin: CameroonSize: 19 inches high x 6 inches wide The Namji are the people inhabiting an area in the West of North Cameroon. The Namji tribe is
0016: Namji Beaded DollEst. $300-$400
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Punu Statue: Item: African Art Carved Wood Punu StatueOrigin: GabonSize: 14.5 inches high x 4.5 inches wide Punu masks are stylistically compared to Japanese art. They are used in celebratory dances for female
0019: Punu StatueEst. $300-$400
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Bakongo Maternity Statue: Item: African Art Carved Wood Bacongo Maternity StatueOrigin: CongoSize: 12.5 inches high x 5 inches wide Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction,
0021: Bakongo Maternity StatueEst. $400-$500
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Dan Passport Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Dan Passport MaskOrigin: Ivory CoastSize: 9 inches high x 5.25 inches wide Passport Masks are miniature masks that are too small to be worn. Unlike regular masks, which
0026: Dan Passport MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Kwele Passport Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Kwele Passport MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 8.25 inches high x 5.75 inches wide Passport Masks are miniature masks that are too small to be worn. Unlike regular masks, which
0027: Kwele Passport MaskEst. $300-$400
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Dan Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Dan MaskOrigin: Ivory CoastSize: 8.75 inches high x 4.75 inches wide Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation,
0028: Dan MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Ibeji Beaded Doll: Item: African Art Carved Wood Ibeji Beaded DollOrigin: NigeriaSize: 10.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit
0029: Ibeji Beaded DollEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Fang Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Fang MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 16 inches high x 9.75 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation
0030: Fang MaskEst. $300-$400
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Fang Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Fang MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 11 inches high x 5.25 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation
0042: Fang MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Bacongo Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Bacongo MaskOrigin: Democratic Republic of the CongoSize: 11.25 inches high x 7 inches wide Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of
0045: Bacongo MaskEst. $300-$400
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Bamana Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Bamana MaskOrigin: MaliSize: 12 inches high x 5.5 inches wide Banama society has a long masking tradition used to educate the community and to facilitate social
0046: Bamana MaskEst. $300-$400
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Kwele Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Kwele MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 9.5 inches high x 9 inches wide Kwele people believed threats to the well-being of their community were caused by witchcraft. Masks played
0052: Kwele MaskEst. $300-$400
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Yuroba Shield: Item: African Art Carved Wood Yuroba ShieldOrigin: NigeriaSize: 12 inches high x 12 inches wide No Reserve: This lot starts at $1 and has no reserve as a courtesy so that collectors can determine
0056: Yuroba ShieldEst. $300-$400
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Teke Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Teke MaskOrigin: CongoSize: 12 inches high x 12 inches wide The Teke people or Bateke in the plural, are a Bantu Central African ethnic group that speak the Teke
0057: Teke MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Dan Beak: Item: African Art Carved Wood Dan BeakOrigin: Ivory CoastSize: 14 inches high x 5.5 inches wide Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation,
0058: Dan BeakEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Dan Beak: Item: African Art Carved Wood Dan Beak MaskOrigin: Ivory CoastSize: 12 inches high x 6.25 inches wide Dan utilize masks in every part of society including; war, peace, education, social regulation,
0060: Dan BeakEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
Large Vuvi Mask: Item: African Art Carved Wood Large Vuvi MaskOrigin: GabonSize: 15.5 inches high x 8.75 inches wide Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit
0061: Large Vuvi MaskEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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