2 FANTI FIGURE A fine female standing figure; a cylindrical torso with protruding breasts and navel, a lobed neck supporting head with stylised features below an elaborate coiffure above ears. Scarification incisions decorate the body; glass-bead strand adorns the hips. Light-brown patina with traces of kaolin. Ghana. L.425mm, W.100mm. PROVENANCE Margo Hand collection. Kristen Jefferson collection. Private collection, New York, USA. Estimate $5,500 - $6,500 3 ZARAMO FIGURE Highly stylised female torso with a crested head. Used by female initiates during seclusion and coming-out ceremonies. Rich, brown patina. Tanzania. L.180mm, W.48mm. PROVENANCE James Stephenson African Art, New York City. Mark Eglinton Tribal Art, New York, USA. Estimate $800 - $1,200 4 DOGON FIGURE Female figure standing atop a flattened circular base. Slightly bent legs support an elongated torso with conical breasts that extend from squared shoulders. Slender arms, resting gently to side. Head has worn facial features. Rich, brown patina. L.240mm, W.65mm. PROVENANCE Michael Rhodes, New York, USA. Tao Kerfefoff, Paris. Mark Eglinton Tribal Art, New York, USA. Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 5 CURRENCY BLADE Sculptural, iron-throwing knife/currency blade. These throwing knives were recognised as currency and traded by the Fang ethnic group of Gabon. L.480mm, W.440mm. PROVENANCE Merton Simpson collection, New York, USA. Private collection, New York, USA. Estimate $ 1,500 - $3,000 6 BAULE TAPPER AND GONG A very good example; the tapper in the form of a janus head with twisted shaft and circular striker; incised designs decorate the head and end. The gong in arrow form made of iron. Ivory Coast. L.250mm, W140mm. PROVENANCE Private collection. Moses Asch collection. Mark Eglinton Tribal Art #1293, New York, USA. Estimate $ 2,000 - $3,000
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