Tribal Art Society: March catalogue

M a RCH issue

WHO We aRe

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Cover image: detail of a Lobi Figure. Presented by Guilhem Montagut on p. 54

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01Dan C e pa DD le

Paddle

Raivavae,French-Polynesia, Austral Islands

First half of 19th century

Wood

Height: 105 cm

Publication:

Rhys Richards, ‘Austral Island

“Paddles”: Their Primary Motifs and a Global Search’ in: The Tribal Arts

Magazine, 2012, p. 141

Price on request

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Zebregs&Röell

+31 6 207 43671

dickie@zebregsroell.com

www.zebregsroell.com

Carved from a single piece of wood, with a chipcarved geometric decoration that covers the surface on both sides of the paddle. The shaft is carved with sun-burst motifs and has a rectangular finial carved with six stylised dancing figures.

The ornamentation on this dance paddle suggests a ceremonial use rather than a functional one. It has been assumed that they were emblems of rank or status. Most are dated between 1820 and 1840 and were probably mainly made on the Island of Raivavae. Paddles small in size, like the one presented here, are generally regarded as being older.

02

Daya K Hea D

Small head

Iban Dayak

Borneo

Mid of 20th century

Wood

5 cm x 2,54 cm x 2,54 cm

Price: 600 USD

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Thomas Murray

M.: + 1 415.378.0716

E.: thomas@tmurrayarts.com

W.: www.tmurrayarts.com

This head probably came from the top of a shaman’s charm box.

03

Dan M as K

Passport mask

Dan

Ivory Coast

First third of the 20th century

Wood with brown patina

Height: 13 cm

Price: 900 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Dodier

M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15

E.: laurentdodier@wanadoo.fr

W.: www.laurentdodier.com

Miniature mask or “passport mask”, It reproduces the features of the mask typical of the region from which it comes. It thus exerts a sort of protection on its holder who takes it with him when traveling. It can also play a sacred role during initiation rites.

04

COastal s epi K

Hea DR est W it H

FO u R an C est R al

Fa C es

Headrest

East Sepik, North coast, Wewak and local islands, P.N.G.

19th century

Wood, pigments

Height: 16,5 cm

Provenance:

Karlsson Wickman, Sweden

Price: 2.200 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Granier

M.: +33 (0)6 42791313

E.: granierancient@gmail.com

W.: www.granierancient.com

05

COastal s epi K s pea R s H a F t W it H an C est R al F igu R e

Figure

East Sepik, Murik Lakes or Schouten Islands, P.N.G.

Early 20th century

Palm wood

Height: 24,5 cm

Provenance:

Michael Hamson

Price: 1.200 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Granier

M.: +33 (0)6 42791313

E: granierancient@gmail.com

W.: www.granierancient.com

06

C HOKW e b OX

Tobacco box

Chokwe

Angola

Late 19th - Early 20th century

Wood and ivory

Height: 7,5 cm

Provenance :

Private collection, United Kingdom

Price: 1.500 euros

The vast majority of Chokwe objects are decorated with geometric figures and motifs. As the Chokwe came into contact with Europeans as early as the 18th century, some objects bear witness to a European influence.

Prestigious and everyday objects decorated with figurative motifs are numerous, especially in post1860 styles. Tobacco boxes, carved in wood or ivory, were created for the use of courtiers. SOLD

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Guilhem Montagut

T.: + 34 931 414 319

E.: monica@galeriamontagut.com

W.: www.galeriamontagut.com

07

C HOKW e b OX

Tobacco box

Chokwe

Angola

Late 19th - Early 20th century

Wood and ivory

Height: 7,5 cm

Provenance :

Private collection, United Kingdom

Price: 1.500 euros

The vast majority of Chokwe objects are decorated with geometric figures and motifs. As the Chokwe came into contact with Europeans as early as the 18th century, some objects bear witness to a European influence.

Prestigious and everyday objects decorated with figurative motifs are numerous, especially in post1860 styles. Tobacco boxes, carved in wood or ivory, were created for the use of courtiers. SOLD

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Guilhem Montagut

T.: + 34 931 414 319

E.: monica@galeriamontagut.com

W.: www.galeriamontagut.com

08

D O g O n F igu R e

Zoomorphic dog figure

Dogon

Mali

Height: 30 cm

Price on request

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Olivier Castellano

M.: +33 6 11 21 25 22

E.: info@oliviercastellano.com

W.: www.oliviercastellano.com

09

t H ule F igu R e

Human figure

Thule culture - Ancient Eskimo

Alaska

18th century

Marine ivory

Height: 3,8 cm

tas exclusive price: 900 euros

According to Fitzhugh et Kaplan (Inua: Spirit World of the Bering Sea Eskimo, 1982 : 156), these shamanic figurines were carved for several purposes: to stand in for people absent from the village during festivals, to avert infertility, or else to focus the attention of animal inua (spirit) during the Doll Festival, which was held to bless hunting and fishing expeditions in the coming year.

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Julien Flak

M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36

E.: contact@galerieflak.com

W.: www.galerieflak.com

alas K a ea RR ings an D ne CK la C e

Ornaments

Pacific Gulf, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska 19th century

Glass beads, shells, walrus tooth

Height: 23 cm (necklace), 14 cm (earrings)

Provenance:

George Terasaki, New York

Galerie Trotta-Bono, New York

Acquired from the above in 2013 tas exclusive price: 2 500 euros

Earrings and necklaces such as these were worn by women of the Kenai Peninsula in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Eskimo peoples of the Pacific coast (Gulf of Alaska) were, along with the Aleut, among the earliest peoples of the region to participate in the fur trade. Consequently, they were exposed at a relatively early date to trade materials.

These ornaments are made largely of exotic materials: the beads originated in Venice, the dentalium shells in Puget Sound. Only the leather, sinew, and marine ivory hooks are of indigenous origin. The display of such ornaments added to the prestige of the wearer.

These delicate ornaments formerly belonged to George Terasaki (1931-2010), a passionate New York collector and prominent dealer in the ancient arts of North America.

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Julien Flak

M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36

E.: contact@galerieflak.com

W.: www.galerieflak.com

11

Fali DO ll

Doll Fali Cameroon Leather Height: 17 cm

Provenance:

Martial Bronsin, Belgium

Colette Ghysels, Belgium

Price: 1.800 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by: David Serra

T.: +34 (0) 667525597

E.: galeria@davidserra.es

W.: www.davidserra.es

12

Hi M alaya s K ulls

Five skull-shaped pendants / amulets

Himalaya

20th century or earlier

Bone

Height: 2,5 cm / 2,8 cm

tas exclusive price: 500 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by: Julien Flak

M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36

E.: contact@galerieflak.com

W.: www.galerieflak.com SOLD

13

Kuba HeaDRest

Headrest

Kuba

D.R. of Congo

Wood

Height: 14 cm

Length: 21 cm

Provenance:

Private Belgian collection

Price: 1.700 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Joaquin Pecci

T.: + 32 477 43 94 12

E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be

W.: www.joaquinpecci.net

14

Kusu M as K

Mask

Kusu

D. R. of Congo

Wood

Height: 28 cm

Provenance:

Franco Monti

Private belgian collection

Price: 2.800 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Joaquin Pecci

T.: + 32 477 43 94 12

E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be

W.: www.joaquinpecci.net

15

Ma KO n D e M as K

Lipico helmet mask

Makonde

Mozambique / Tanzania

Early to mid 20th century

Wood and hair

Height: 28 cm

Provenance:

Alberto Costa Romero de Tejada, Spain

Joan Ferrer, Spain

Price: 4.000 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

David Serra

T.: +34 (0) 667525597

E.: galeria@davidserra.es

W.: www.davidserra.es

16

lO bi F igu R e

Figure

Lobi

Burkina Faso

19th century

Wood

Height: 78 cm

Provenance:

Private collection, Paris

Renaud Vanuxem, France

Price: 7.500 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Guilhem Montagut

T.: + 34 931 414 319

E.: monica@galeriamontagut.com

W.: www.galeriamontagut.com

17

luba DRu M

Drum

Luba

D.R. of Congo

Wood and skin

Height: 25 cm

Provenance:

Pierre Dartevelle, Bruxelles

Price: 2.500 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Joaquin Pecci

T.: + 32 477 43 94 12

E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be W.: www.joaquinpecci.net

Ma M bila Hel M et

Helmet

Mambila

Cameroon

Wood

Height: 18 cm

Length: 33 cm

Provenance:

Private French collection

Price: 3.500 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Joaquin Pecci

T.: + 32 477 43 94 12

E.: joaquin.pecci@skynet.be

W.: www.joaquinpecci.net

M u’p O F igu R e

Mupo figure

Bamileke

Grassland, Cameroon

First part of the 20th century

Carved wood

Height: 11 cm

Provenance:

Joaquin Pecci, Brussels

tas exclusive price: 2.400 euros

Mu’po figures were used by the Bamoun and Bamileke peoples (Grassland, Cameroon) for therapeutical and divination purposes. They served various functions: they were part of Ku'n'gan maskerades, played the role of hunting charms, here hung on the warriors' belts to divert the enemy, placed in the fields to protect the crops or used by pregnant women for fertility... According to Pierre Harter (Arts anciens du Cameroun, 1986, p. 269), ""the position of the hands can vary from one statuette to another, each gesture symbolizing a topic. When hands are on the clavicles or shoulders, they ward off evil spells.""

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Julien Flak

M.: +33 6 84 52 81 36

E.: contact@galerieflak.com

W.: www.galerieflak.com

20

M u K uya an C estOR

Male statuette

Bembe

D.R.of Congo

Early 20th century

Wood with brown patina, pearls

Height: 11,5 cm

Provenance:

Donald Tait, Paris

Price: 2.900 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Dodier

M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15

E.: laurentdodier@wanadoo.fr

W.: www.laurentdodier.com

Sexualized male statuette, represented standing, knees slightly bent. Round shoulders give rise to arms bent at right angles. The hands rest on the abdomen. The neck is strong and cylindrical. The eyes are enhanced with two small pearls. The statuette has a beard (damaged) and a hairstyle with two braids (one is missing).

Ritual scarifications with geometric decorations adorn the abdomen.

This statuette has an orifice in the anus; during the consecration, a nganga introduces the spirit of the ancestor, the medicine bilongo, and plugs the hole with a tampon.

21

pai R OF Citipati

sK ull Mas K s

Skull Masks

Himalayan, Tibet

19th century or earlier

Cast high copper metal alloy

Height: 12 cm

Provenance:

Serge Le Guennan

Fredric Rond, Indian Heritage

Price on request

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Thomas Murray

M.: + 1 415.378.0716

E.: thomas@tmurrayarts.com

W.: www.tmurrayarts.com

Often understood to be brother and sister, Citipati are known to protect against thieves and serve as guardians of the graveyard.

This is an exceptionally rare and important matched pair. Mongolia also had a great reverence of Citipati.

22

p ipe W it H s eate D

Fe M ale Figu R e

Pipe

Iban Dayak

Sarawak, Borneo

Mid of 20th century

Wood, horn, metal

8 cm x 8 cm

Price: 2.500 USD

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Thomas Murray

M.: + 1 415.378.0716

E.: thomas@tmurrayarts.com

W.: www.tmurrayarts.com

s epi K H ea DR est

Headrest

Murik Lakes, Sepik River, P.N.G.

Early 20th century

Red patina wood, bamboo and fiber

Length: 37 cm

Provenance:

German private collection

Inventory number: 05455

Price: 3.900 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Dodier

M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15

E.: laurentdodier@wanadoo.fr

W.: www.laurentdodier.com

The upper part is carved with human heads and small animal heads at both ends.

The curved bamboo legs are held in place by fiber straps; the neck rest is made of wood.

s epi K M OR ta R W it H

t WO an C est R al Fa C es

Mortar

Sepik-Ramu delta or Manam Island, P.N.G.

Late 19th to early 20th century

Wood, pigments

Height: 9,5 cm

Provenance:

Old United Kingdom collection

Price: 1.600 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Granier

M.: +33 (0)6 42791313

E: granierancient@gmail.com

W.: www.granierancient.com

25 s et OF je W el Ry

Jewelry

Congo/ Gabon

Provenance:

Brought back in the 20’s

Price: 1.200 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Renaud Vanuxem

M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60

E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr

W.: www.renaudvanuxem.com

s et OF K O ng O bells

Bells

Congo Provenance:

Brought back in the 20’s

Price: 600 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Renaud Vanuxem

M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60

E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr

W.: www.renaudvanuxem.com

27 s et OF s MOK ing pipes

Pipes

Congo

Provenance:

Brought back in France in the 20’s

Condition:

Break glued on the calabash

Price: 800 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Renaud Vanuxem

M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60

E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr

W.: www.renaudvanuxem.com

28

s et OF sp OO ns

Spoons

Congo/Gabon

Provenance:

Brought back in the 20’s

Price: 700 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Renaud Vanuxem

M.: +33 6 07 11 50 60

E.: rvanuxem@yahoo.fr

W.: www.renaudvanuxem.com

29

t s HOKW e

tO ba CCO b OX

Prestige tobacco box

Tshokwe

D.R. of Congo/Angola

Early 20th century or before

Wood, metal, gourd and leather

Height: 14,5 cm

Price: on request

Provenance:

Private Collection, Belgium (acquired between 1920-1930)

Pierre Loos, Belgium.

Publications and exhibitions:

Expo. Cat.: Imaginaire tribal 2016.

Parcours des Mondes 2016, Paris.

Galeria David Serra – Art tribal.

Barcelona

Price on request

Obje C t pR esente D by:

David Serra

T.: +34 (0) 667525597

E.: galeria@davidserra.es

W.: www.davidserra.es

West s epi K MOR ta R W it H t HR ee an C est R al Fa C es

Mortar

West Sepik, Saundau province, Sissano lagoon or Seleo island, P.N.G. 19th century to very early 20th century

Wood, pigments

Height: 10,5 cm

Provenance:

Old United Kingdom collection

Price: 1.500 euros

Obje C t pR esente D by:

Laurent Granier

M.: +33 (0)6 42791313

E: granierancient@gmail.com

W.: www.granierancient.com