Thursday April 1st 2021
Online Catalogue LXIV
april issue
WHO WE ARE The Tribal Art Society features an online catalogue every month listing quality works of Asian art that have been thoroughly vetted by our select members, who are the in-house experts. By bringing together a group of trusted dealers specializing in Tribal art, our platform offers a unique collection of works of art that collectors will not find anywhere else online. To ensure the highest standards, gallery membership is by invitation only and determined by a selection committee. /TribalArtSociety Cover Image: Iroquois mask presented by Julien Flak on p.250
TABLE OF CONTENTS AFRICA ASIA OCEANIA AMERICAS
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Pieces are published and changed each month. The objects are presented with a full description and corresponding dealer’s contact information. Unlike auction sites or other platforms, we empower collectors to interact directly with the member dealers for enquiries and purchases by clicking on the e-mail adress. In order to guarantee the quality of pieces available in the catalogues, objects are systematically validated by all our select mebers, who are the in-house experts. Collectors are therefore encouraged to decide and buy with complete confidence. In addition to this, the Tribal Art Society propo-
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Djennenke Figure
Statue Djennenke Mali 12th – 15th century Wood Height: 50 cm Provenance: René Rasmussen collection Loudmer 8th June 1978 lot n°299 Antonio Casanovas gallery, Madrid Max Itzikovitz, Paris Private collection, Paris Publications: L’art tribal d’Afrique Noire, Jean Baptiste Bacquart édition Assouline 1998 p.59 fig. B Publiée lors de l’exposition Traces: Primitive and modern expressions galerie Jan Krugier Gallery 2002 en partenariat avec la Galerie Casanovas Price on request
Object Presented by: Pablo Touchaleaume M.: +33 (0)6 89 90 75 70 E.: pablo.touchaleaume@hotmail.fr
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Dogon figure
Sculpture Dogon , Niongom Mali Wood Height: 74 cm Provenance : Franco Monti, Milano Price on request
Object Presented by: Joaquin Pecci T.: + 32 477 43 94 12 E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be
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Bambara Boli
Boli Bambara Mali 19th century 53 x 50 x 23 cm Provenance: Storrer collection, Paris Price on request
Object Presented by: Guilhem Montagut T.: +34 678 027 692 E.: guilhem@galeriamontagut.com
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Dogon Figure
Statue Dogon Mali Height : 27,5 cm Provenance: Lucien Van de Velde, Anvers French collection Price :
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Object Presented by: Olivier Castellano M.: +33 6 11 21 25 22 E.: info@oliviercastellano.com
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Dogon Toguna
Toguna Dogon Mali 20th century. Hardwood with a light patina. Height : 218 cm Provenance : Former private collection, Brest. Exhibitions : in Daoulas: the Dogon worlds Daoulas abbey. April / October 2002. in Rennes: Soul collectors Museum of Fine Arts. Dec. 2006 / March 2007. in Rennes: Mali in the feminine Museum of Brittany. March / October 2010 Publications: Mali for women. Brittany Museum, 2010, page 29 Price: 5.000 euros
Object Presented by: Laurent Dodier M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15 E.: laurentdodier@wanadoo.fr
Pillar carved in high relief of a female ancestor shown standing, arms protruding from the body, breasts prominent and gender visible. These pillars were planted in the earth and served to support the frame of the hut where the men gathered.
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Dogon Figure
Statue Dogon Mali Height : 24 cm Provenance: Edouard Vatinel collection Price :
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Object Presented by: Olivier Castellano M.: +33 6 11 21 25 22 E.: info@oliviercastellano.com
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Bamana Headress
Ciwara headress Bamana Mali Wood Height: 50 cm Price: 3.500 euros
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Object Presented by: Joaquin Pecci T.: + 32 477 43 94 12 E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be
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Dogon figure
Figure Dogon Mali Wood with greasy patina Height : 27 cm Provenance : Private collection, France Price : 1.900 euros
Object Presented by: Nicolas Rolland M.: +33 (0)6 19 89 80 32 E.: contact@nicolasrolland.fr
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Dogon figure
Ritual figure Dogon Mali Wood. Height : 46 cm Provenance : Found in a French antique fair Price :
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Object Presented by: Renaud Vanuxem M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60 E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr
Very ancient sculpture whom the surface has been waxed a long time ago. Face broken and glued.
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Dogon Pulley
Heddle pulley Dogon Mali, Seno plain Early 20th century Wood Height: 18,5 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Spain Price: 2.100 euros
Object Presented by: David Serra T.: +34 (0) 667525597 E.: galeria@davidserra.es
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Lobi Sculpture
Reptile sculpture Lobi Burkina Faso Early 20th century Wood Height : 34 cm Provenance: Jean Paul Delcourt (1918-2018), France. G.F. Scanzi Collection (19362017), Italy. Private Collection, United Kingdom. Publications: Scanzi, Giovanni F. L’art traditionnel Lobi. Bergamo: Ed. Milanos, 1993, p. 332-333, nº 277 Price: 3.500 euros
Object Presented by: David Serra T.: +34 (0) 667525597 E.: galeria@davidserra.es
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Lobi figure
Statue Lobi Burkina Faso Wood Height : 79cm Price : 3.200 euros
Object Presented by: Pablo Touchaleaume M.: +33 (0)6 89 90 75 70 E.: pablo.touchaleaume@hotmail.fr
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Lobi figure
Thila figure Lobi Burkina-Faso Wood Height : 37 cm Price : 900 euros
Object Presented by: Renaud Vanuxem M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60 E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr
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Mossi whistle
Whistle Mossi Burkina Faso Wood Height: 22 cm Provenance : Private Belgian collection Price : 1.700 euros
Object Presented by: Joaquin Pecci T.: + 32 477 43 94 12 E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be
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Bassa Mask
Mask Bassa Liberia Wood Height : 23,5 cm Provenance : Private collection, Germany Price : 3.900 euros
Object Presented by: Nicolas Rolland M.: +33 (0)6 19 89 80 32 E.: contact@nicolasrolland.fr
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Senufo Couple
Couple Senufo Ivory Coast Wood, beads Height: 19/18,5 cm Provenance: Schlimper collection, Duesseldorf Price on request
Object Presented by: Adrian Schlag M.: +34 617 666 098 E.: adrian@schlag.net
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Baule figure
Figure Baule Ivory Coast 19th century Height: 31,5 cm Provenance : Private German Collection Yale University Registration: 0093811 Price:
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Object Presented by: James Stephenson M.: +1 646.644.7156 E: info@stephensonafricanart.com
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Agni Figure
Figure Anyi or Agni Ivory Coast Height : 35 cm Provenance : Private Collection California Price:
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Object Presented by: James Stephenson M.: +1 646.644.7156 E: info@stephensonafricanart.com
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Baule figure
Statue Baule Ivory Coast Height : 37 cm Provenance: Edouard André, collection French collection Price : 5.000 euros
Object Presented by: Olivier Castellano M.: +33 6 11 21 25 22 E.: info@oliviercastellano.com
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Senufo Bird
Bird Senufo Ivory Coast Height : 70cm Wood and pigments Price : 5.200 euros
Object Presented by: Pablo Touchaleaume M.: +33 (0)6 89 90 75 70 E.: pablo.touchaleaume@hotmail.fr
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Ivory Coast Sculpture
Sculpture Lagoon Area, Ivory Coast Early 20th century Wood, glass beads, cowries Height: 34,5 cm E. Storrer, Switzerland. Transmitted by descent. Price : 3.500 euros
Object Presented by: David Serra T.: +34 (0) 667525597 E.: galeria@davidserra.es
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Tugubele figure
Figure Tugubele Ivory Coast Wood and old patina of use Height: 21 cm Provenance: Private collection, Paris Leslie Sacks, USA Private collection, Paris Publications: African Art from Leslie Sacks collection: Refined eyes, Passionate heart. Skira edition 2013, p.258 Fig.171 Price: 2.800 euros
Object Presented by: Eric Hertault T.:+33 6 15 38 64 81 E.: hertault.eric@gmail.com
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Koulango figure
Figure Koulango Ivory Coast Wood with black patina and traces of polychromy Height : 35,5 cm Provenance : Private collection, France Price :
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Object Presented by: Nicolas Rolland M.: +33 (0)6 19 89 80 32 E.: contact@nicolasrolland.fr
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Guro Heddle Pulley
Heddle Pulley Guro Ivory Coast Height : 16,5 cm Provenance: Ann et Jim Christensen, USA German collection Price :
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Object Presented by: Olivier Castellano M.: +33 6 11 21 25 22 E.: info@oliviercastellano.com
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Dan Mask
Mask Dan Ivory Coast Wood, beads, fibre Height: 17 cm Provenance : Private German collection Price : 1.400 euros
Object Presented by: Adrian Schlag M.: +34 617 666 098 E.: adrian@schlag.net
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Baule comb
Comb Baule Ivory Coast Wood and old patina of use Height: 21 cm Provenance: Private collection, Brussels Private collection, Paris Price:
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Object Presented by: Eric Hertault T.:+33 6 15 38 64 81 E.: hertault.eric@gmail.com
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Baule Fly Whisk
Fly whisk Baule Ivory Coast Wood, leather, pigment Height : 24.5 cm Provenance: Collection Jacqueline Loudmer, (succession Jacqueline Millodot) Christie's, Paris, France, 23 June, 2016 Marcusson and Hall, Brussels, Belgium Price on request
Object Presented by: David Malík T.:+44 7864133452 E.: david@davidmalikarts.com
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Baule Knife
Knife Baule Ivory Coast Wood, metal, leather and shell Height: 27,5cm Provenance: Ex. Bob Bourdron collection, NZ Price on request
Object Presented by: Marc Eglinton M.: +1 646-675-7150 E.: markeglinton@icloud.com
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29 Baule heddle pulley Heddle Pulley Baule Ivory Coast Wood, metal Height: 19 cm Provenance : Pace Inv #53-1907 Paris art market, 1960s Ex. Alex Putting, New York Ex. collection Bob Schoelkopf, New York Private Collection, New York, 1974 (Inventory #1974-54), purchased from the above in 1974 Price:
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Object Presented by: James Stephenson M.: +1 646.644.7156 E: info@stephensonafricanart.com
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BAULE KNIFE
Knife Baule Ivory Coast Wood, leather, shells, handle covered with gold leaves and old patina of use Height: 28 cm Provenance: Galerie Monbrison, Paris Private collection, Paris Price:
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Object Presented by: Eric Hertault T.:+33 6 15 38 64 81 E.: hertault.eric@gmail.com
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Ashanti comb
Comb Ashanti Ghana Wood Height: 27 cm Provenance : Franco Monti, Milano Price : 2.200 euros
Object Presented by: Joaquin Pecci T.: + 32 477 43 94 12 E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be
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Jukun Figure
Statue Jukun Nigeria, Benue River Height : 63cm Wood Provenance: E. Klejman et J.M. Huguenin, Paris Max Itzikovitz, Paris Collection Privée, Paris Price : 12.000 euros
Object Presented by: Pablo Touchaleaume M.: +33 (0)6 89 90 75 70 E.: pablo.touchaleaume@hotmail.fr
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Yoruba Twin figures
Ibeji Twin figures Yoruba Nigeria Wood, Fiber, shell and beads Height Male: 30cm Height Female: 29.,4cm Provenance: Ex. Marc Assayag, Canada Price:
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Object Presented by: Marc Eglinton M.: +1 646-675-7150 E.: markeglinton@icloud.com
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MUMUYE FIGURE
Iagalagana figure Mumuye Nigeria Early 20th century Carved wood and metal Height : 55,5 cm Publication: Mumuye, François Neyt, 2006 page 105 Price: 1.800 euros
The Mumuye live in the foothills of the Shebshi Mountains near the banks of the Benue in eastern Nigeria. This agrarian people is comprised of three different dialectal groups, and was long unknown to Westerners, who discovered their art only in the late 1960s. The Mumuye used sculptures called Iagalagana in different rituals: the figures played a central role in ancestor worship and in curing ceremonies. They served as intercessors between the spirit world and that of men, and served as proof of the high status of the family that owned them. Jacques Kerchache in L’art Africain, 1988, notes: "[Mumuye] statuary does not depict ancestors but rather incarnates tutelary spirits. Yet, statues reinforce the status and prestige of their owner who, as he holds them in his hands, has a dialogue with them and thus ensures his personal protection." For more information, here is a video about Mumuye art and culture: https://vimeo.com/409909922
Object Presented by: Julien Flak M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36 E.: contact@galerieflak.com
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MOSSI FIGURE
Figure Mossi Burkina Faso Wood Height: 46 cm Provenance : Franco Monti, Milano Price : 4.500 euros
Object Presented by: Joaquin Pecci T.: + 32 477 43 94 12 E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be
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BENUE FIGURE
Standing figure Chamba or neighboring people Benue, Nigeria Early 20th century Carved wood and pigments Height: 43 cm Price: 900 euros
Object Presented by: Julien Flak M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36 E.: contact@galerieflak.com
The territory of the Chamba lies close to the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. Forming small, centralized states (Donga, Suntaï, Takum…), their villages were fortified, holding out against the Fulani in the 19th century. According to C.K. Meek (see The Northern Tribes of Nigeria, London 1931, pp. 328-412), the king could appear only after the sun had set. Among the favors he could bestow was that of obtaining rain. François Neyt notes (Mumuye, 2006 chapter 1, pp. 20-22) that the Chamba notably carve schematic figures; these objects share so many affinities with Mumuye statues that there are times when trying to distinguish them may prove challenging.
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Yoruba mask
Gelede mask Yoruba Nigeria Wood Height: 47cm Provenance: Keith Banks, London, UK, then inherited by his family Price:
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Object Presented by: David Malík T.:+44 7864133452 E.: david@davidmalikarts.com
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Senufo Figure
Figure Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Crusty patina, cracks and a few chips; the wood is very light. Stand signed with a imprint of Inagaki Height : 21 cm. Price on request
Object Presented by: Cédric le Dauphin M.: + 33 6 07 82 95 08 E.: c.ledauphin@gmail.com
Archaic senufo figure with a nice stylisation of the entire body. A smooth headdress with a central ridge in the typical style of this ethnicity.
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Idoma Mask
Okua mask Idoma Nigeria 19th Century Height: 22 cm Provenance: Samir Borro collection, Brusels Galerie Alain de Monbrison, Paris Exhibitions: Musée de Grenoble, L’Art au futur antérieur La Monnaie de Paris, Fragments du vivant Publications : Tossato G. Et Viattte G., L’art au futur antérieur, s.p., nº 34 Paudrat J.L.. Fragments du vivant. 2008, p. 211 Price: on request
Object Presented by: Guilhem Montagut T.: +34 678 027 692 E.: guilhem@galeriamontagut.com
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Hadendoa knife
Exceptional knife Hadendoa Erytrea Wood, iron and silver Height : 39 cm Price : 1.200 euros
Object Presented by: Renaud Vanuxem M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60 E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr
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41 Orthodox Pendant Pendant Orthodox christians Ethiopia 17th century – 18th century Iron Height: 9 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Spain Price: 1.500 euros
Object Presented by: David Serra T.: +34 (0) 667525597 E.: galeria@davidserra.es
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Tsanghi mask
Duma dance mask. Tsanghi Gabon Beginning of the 20th century. Light wood painted with white pigments (kaolin) and black (fire blackened). Height: 35 cm. Provenance : Old French collection. Price: 3.500 euros
This mask, which represents the face of an idealized woman, wears scarification in a thin horizontal band going from one ear to the other and passing under the nose, full lips, and half-closed, slit eyes. This gives this face an impression of harmony imbued with serenity. The high hairstyle with side plaits recalls the traditional hairstyles worn by the women of this region at the beginning of the 20th century. This type of mask, used in mourning ceremonies, evokes the soul of a young girl. White is, in Gabonese beliefs, the color of reincarnation. Also, the first Westerners to arrive in these regions were taken for ghosts. The dancer, hidden by an ample costume, was often mounted on stilts.
Object Presented by: Laurent Dodier M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15 E.: laurentdodier@wanadoo.fr
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Kongo Figure
Kneeling figure Kongo/Vili D.R. of the Congo Carved wood, teeth, pigment and feathers Height : 38 cm Provenance: Allan Stone collection, New York Price:
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Object Presented by: Adrian Schlag M.: +34 617 666 098 E.: adrian@schlag.net
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Bembe figure
Maternity figure Bembe Congo Wood, ceramic fragments Height : 14,5 cm Provenance : Private collection, Belgium Price :
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Object Presented by: Nicolas Rolland M.: +33 (0)6 19 89 80 32 E.: contact@nicolasrolland.fr
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Songye Amulet
Amulet Figure Songye Kasaï, D.R. of the Congo Early 20th Century Wood Height: 12,5 cm Provenance: Drs John and Nicole Ditenfass, New York Jonathan Hope, London Price: 2.400 euros
Object Presented by: Laurent Granier M.: +33 (0)6 42791313 E: granierancient@gmail.com
In Songye culture, different types of amulets, charms and talismans were used as protection against malevolent spirits or black magic. The present type is anthropomorphic and was probably carried around the neck or waist, if I judge by the amount of wear throughout. The holes under the arms also show signs of abrasion, which indicates a cord was passed through, for attachment. The amulet presents some good signs of use and it packs a punch in term of dynamism of the sculpture. And of course it has that "wild" presence one is looking for in a Songye work. Note the great legs and feet, as well as the way the sculptor treated the spine on the back (I am sure some of you will recognize a known hand here). It has a hole for the insertion of magic on the top of the head as well as in the lower belly. Patina is brown and deep throughout and it is in very good condition with some remains of an unknown substance in the eyes. Note such amulets could also be attached to big Songye community wood figure (for example see the Ethnographic museum of Anvers one, Published in "Songye" by Françoise Neyt, p. 134). But again I am pretty convinced this one was used as a personal talisman.
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Kusu Fetish
Fetish Kusu D.R. of the Congo Height : 23,5 cm Provenance: German collection Price :
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Object Presented by: Olivier Castellano M.: +33 6 11 21 25 22 E.: info@oliviercastellano.com
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Songye Fetish
Fetish Songye D.R. of the CONGO Height : 16cm Wood Provenance: Pierre Dartevelle, Bruxelles Price : 4.200 euros
Object Presented by: Pablo Touchaleaume M.: +33 (0)6 89 90 75 70 E.: pablo.touchaleaume@hotmail.fr
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Yakoma Dagger
Dagger Yakoma Ngbandi D.R. of the Congo/Zaire Wood, iron, copper, brass and leather Height: 42.5cm Provenance: Ex private collection, NYC Ex Jeff Hobbs, NZ Price on request
Object Presented by: Marc Eglinton M.: +1 646-675-7150 E.: markeglinton@icloud.com
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Kwere container
Medicine Container Kwere or Zaramo Tanzania First half 20th century Wood, gourd, vegetal fibers Height: 18,5 cm Height figure: 7 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Spain Price: 1.200 euros
Object Presented by: David Serra T.: +34 (0) 667525597 E.: galeria@davidserra.es
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Swazi Club
Club Swazi South Africa Late 19th to early 20th century Wood Length : 48 cm Price: 2.800 euros
Object Presented by: Joe Loux T.: +1 505 695 6626 E.: joe@joeloux.com
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Nepal figure
Ritual figure West Nepal Wood, pigments,beads. Height : 52 cm Price : 1.600 euros
Object Presented by: Renaud Vanuxem M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60 E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr
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Taiwan Aboriginal Sword
Sword Rukai Taiwan Wood, metal Late19th - Early 20th Century Height: 58 cm Price: 6.000 euros
Object Presented by: Thomas Murray M.: + 1 415.378.0716 E.: thomas@tmurrayarts.com
The Rukai and neighboring tribes achieved some of their highest artistic expression on their swords, which are of crucial importance in a headhunting society for both talismanic magic in battle and as a prestige marker within the society.
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Ifugao Helmet
Helmet or Oklop Ifugao Ifugao Province, Philippines Late 19th – early 20th century Wood with original fiber and beautiful native repair Height : 11,5 cm Diam. : 18 cm Price: 1.500 euros
Object Presented by: Joe Loux T.: +1 505 695 6626 E.: joe@joeloux.com
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Batak figure
Pagar figure Batak Sumatra Wood,horse hair. sacrificial material Height : 57,5 cm (without hair) Provenance : Thomas Murray, San Francisco Price :
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Object Presented by: Renaud Vanuxem M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60 E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr
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Batak Bullet Holder
Bullet Holder with depiction of human face Batak Sumatra Horn, wood, metal 18th/ 19th century Height: 20 cm Price: 2.000 euros
Object Presented by: Thomas Murray M.: + 1 415.378.0716 E.: thomas@tmurrayarts.com
The Batak acquired matchlock and flintlock firearms relatively early by trade with the Dutch and were useful in battle and were considered chiefly status objects as well. These weapons fired round metal balls that were held in special holders that had magical properties in their own right. We see a human face that is likely to be a portrait of an ancestor.
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Nias Basket
Heirloom Basket Nias Indonesia Split rattan, bark, wood Late 19th - Early 20th century Provenance : Ex Cathryn Cootner collection 27 x 27 cm Price: 2.500 euros
Object Presented by: Thomas Murray M.: + 1 415.378.0716 E.: thomas@tmurrayarts.com
This remarkable basket features a tour de force of triple layer construction. It demonstrates an extraordinary architectural continuity with a Bronze betel basket 500 BC - 300 AD found in Sulawesi and now in the Metropolitan Museum https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/37747?searchField=All&showOnly=openAccess&ft=eilenberg&offset=0&rpp=80&pos=5
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Dayak Container
Container Dayak Borneo, Indonesia Late 19th to early 20th century Bamboo with pigments Length : 15 cm Price: 1.900 euros
Object Presented by: Joe Loux T.: +1 505 695 6626 E.: joe@joeloux.com
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Two Sumba combs
Two combs East Sumba, Indonesia Tortoise shell 15 x 15 cm Price for the two combs: 600 euros
Made of tortoise shell, these diadem combs were given to the women at puberty by the head of the family, and were worn at the back of the head. They were called "hai kara jangga". A family treasure, these combs were carefully preserved and were only worn during ceremonies. This example is carved with openings and shows roosters and skull tree stumps (pohon andung), symbols of wealth and good fortune. This Second comb comes also from East Sumba and has a crown shape.
Object Presented by: Cédric le Dauphin M.: + 33 6 07 82 95 08 E.: c.ledauphin@gmail.com
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Toraja dishes
4 Serving dishes Toraja Highlands South Sulawesi, Indonesia All in wood Large one 35 x 17 cm Price : 150 euros Round one 20 x 15 cm Price : 120 euros Medium one 26,5 x 13,5 cm Price : 140 euros Small deep one 23,5 x 10 Price : 120 euros Price for the set of four : 500 euros
Object Presented by: Cédric le Dauphin M.: + 33 6 07 82 95 08 E.: c.ledauphin@gmail.com
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Asmat Ancestor
Ancestor Asmat New Guinea, Irian Jaya 20th century. Red brown natural wood, traces of white. Height: 237 cm. Provenance : Former private collection, the Netherlands. Price: 6.000 euros
Object Presented by: Laurent Dodier M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15 E.: laurentdodier@wanadoo.fr
Sculpture representing two ancestors resting on a tenon. A first figure, standing, with openwork arms along the body and adorned with a human head in front of the navel, carries a second ancestor seated on his shoulders, his hands clasped above the head of the first.
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Massim Spatula
Lime spatula Massim Papua New-Guinea Wood Height : 31 cm Provenance : Harry Geoffrey Beasley collection (1881-1939), England. Price :
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Object Presented by: Nicolas Rolland M.: +33 (0)6 19 89 80 32 E.: contact@nicolasrolland.fr
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Massim figure
Magician figure Massim Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea Circa 1880 Wood, pigments Height: 32,5 cm Provenance: American Estate sale Price on request
Object Presented by: Laurent Granier M.: +33 (0)6 42791313 E: granierancient@gmail.com
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Anyone with a keen eye for ancient New Guinea art will be stopped in its track by this figure, and I am very proud to present it as the oldest type of Massim figure known, to honour the memory of Dr Harry Beran, the legendary Massim art specialist, who recently died. From its iconography it is possible to deduct this figure falls into the category of "sickness figures" or "magician figure" from the Massim region ("The depiction of physical abnormalities in Oceanic art, especially the Massim region of Papua New Guinea, and its distinction from artistic licence", Dr Harry Beran, Pacific Arts Association, April 3-6 2013, unpublished paper) On the present figure the arms are bent backward in a totally abnormal position, the hands are equally distorted, one eye is pullet out and one leg is slightly shorter. Harry Beran (personal communication) agreed that the present Massim figure "probably depicts deformities" and he added that "Figures were made for magic purposes but it is impossible to know without having the information from the owner at the time of collection". We will gladly concur to that prudent position and thus form the hypothesis this is a magician figure, hence made and used to counter the effects of deformities (probably caused by an unknown disease more than magic at the time, and most probably imported by European sailors, sadly) Now when it come to the overall style and age of this piece, I could compare positively the style, stylistic features, the wood and pigments, with six other figures: 3 figures conserved at the British museum and donated in 1895 and 3 conserved at the National Museum of Anthropology of Florence and donated in 1898. From the first group at the British Museum (see photos on our website of figures Oc1895,-296, 297 and 298), all collected in the "Trobriand" and donated by William Whitten in 1895. All of them are about the same size (between 32 and 44 cm), present the same stylistic features - which are easily comparable with more recent Massim figures and one might even have been made by the same sculptor as our (the one on the right)
From the second group at the Florence national Museum of Anthropology (see photos on our website, images taken from the book "Art Papou", Musée de la Vileille Charitée, Marseilles, 2000, p. 130-130), all of these were brought back from "Milne Bay" by A. Scheidel in 1898 and are a bit bigger in size (54 to 59 cm) and we can also find many similar stylistic features. From the overall archaic feel of these figures, which I should repeat here are the oldest examples known in collections, and in comparison to other Massim figural works known, I am tempted to call these "proto-Massim" art (like there is a proto-Dogon art). This not only because of their own archaic style, but because of the stylistic connexions with other cultures, from far away coastal regions of Papua New Guinea. Starting from the Humboldt bay and surrounding types of incised figurative works, followed by the figurative works of Lake Sentani, all the way down to the Massim region... which is also the route followed by proto-Austronesian language and the ancient Asian branch (remember the Dong Son axe found in Sentani) of today's people of Papua new Guinea. The Massim figure is in good condition for its age, some white and dark pigments remain and the surface is oxidized. The ears and nose are pierced, there is an old chip on one foot and on the penis as well as a longitudinal crack on the back (now stable). Custom wood base by Romain Laforêt
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Abelam Head
Head Abelam Foot hills of the Prince Alexander mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Early 20th century Wood, pigments Height: 22 cm Provenance: American Estate sale Price : 2.700 euros
Balsa wood heads such as this one were used by Abelam people in the frame of the long Yams harvesting festivals. Placed on poles among the long Yams presented by their proud gardeners, the heads not only symbolized the lineage of the clan and immemorial traditions related to harvesting the long yams (Coupaye) but almost certainly had ties to the not so ancient practice of head hunting (The Abelam people where among the first to halt this practice within the Sepik river basin) The present head is special and excellent in my opinion. I think it is particularly old and archaic, with that extremely large nostril and a projecting mouth, eyes that are just signified and the design on the cheeks which reminds me of the famous Wosera head Ex Marcia and John Friede and Ex De Young Museum, sold by Christie's in 2012. I found the head in a small American estate sale, sitting on this old fashion wood base, together with another very old Papua New Guinea object owned by the same family. I date it from the very early 20th century, not later than 1930, which is old for an Abelam balsa head.
Object Presented by: Laurent Granier M.: +33 (0)6 42791313 E: granierancient@gmail.com
It is in good condition with a little bit of dark pigments remaining and a good oxidation of the wood surface.
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Solomon Kap-Kap
Kap-Kap Solomon Islands, New Georgia Shell, fiber and teeth Diam.: 10cm Provenance: Ex Leo and Lillian Fortess collection Exhibitions: Honolulu Academy of Fine Arts Price on request
Object Presented by: Marc Eglinton M.: +1 646-675-7150 E.: markeglinton@icloud.com
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SOLOMON ISLANDS CLUB FINIAL
Anthropomorphic (janus) club finial Buka or Bougainville, Solomon Islands Early 20th century Carved palmwood and pigments Height: 27 cm Provenance: Ex Bonhams London, Tribal Art, 20 Sept. 2006 lot 218 Price: 1.250 euros
Object Presented by: Julien Flak M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36 E.: contact@galerieflak.com
As stated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the art of the northern Solomon Islands is characterized by stylized human figures known as kokorra. Kokorra is the name of a powerful spirit associated with men's secret societies and masking traditions in the region. One of the distinctive features of Kokorra representations if the bulbous coiffure or ritual headdress (hassebou) formerly worn by local men. This sculpture with a janus face is the upper part of a wooden club or ceremonial paddle.
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ANCIENT ESKIMO IMPLEMENT
Ornament / tool – possibly a sinew spinner Punuk Culture or early Thule (ancient Eskimo) Prior to the 17th century Diam.: 4.8 cm Provenance: Ex. private collection, Geneva Ex. private collection, France Price: 2.000 euros
Object Presented by: Julien Flak M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36 E.: contact@galerieflak.com
This object is presumably a sinew spinner as described E. W. Nelson (The Eskimo About Bering Strait, Annual Report, Bureau of American Ethnology, 1899). The raised convex surface bears an incised design which resembles a four-leafed clover. The raised eminence may have been used to hold the sinew during the twisting or spinning. The holes on the rim of the sculpture suggests this sculpture was also used as an ornament, fastened to a piece of garment. A very elegant sculpture from the vast frozen lands of the Arctic...
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IROQUOIS MASK
False Face mask Iroquois USA Circa 1900 Carved painted wood, horsehair, metal, tobacco bag Height: 28 cm Provenance: Ex. private collection, Albuquerque, USA Price:
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Object Presented by: Julien Flak M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36 E.: contact@galerieflak.com
The Iroquois (now known as Haudenosaunee) Confederacy, a classical matriarchal state, consisted of the Mohawk, Seneca, Onongada, Cayuga, Oneida and Tuscarora Nations. Their ancestral homelands included Northern and Western New York, parts of Ontario and Quebec, and a sphere of influence which extended to Virginia and Illinois. Wood-carved masks were the most distinctive manifestations of Iroquois religious art. The mask shown here is associated with the False Faces, the most prominent Iroquois medicinal society. False face masks were used during communal healing rituals which focused on driving out disease / misfortune and restoring balance. False Face spirits were also said to be called upon in times of personal need. According to Fenton (see "The False Faces of the Iroquois", University of Oklahoma Press, 1987, page 129), this type of mask with a double-spoonmouth falls within the category of the "Doorkeeper's masks". This highly expressive mask is part of our new exhibition: “Faces – from the Visible to the Invisible”. Find out more on www.galerieflak.com
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