SALE 2017002 16 - 24 March 2017
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SALE 2017002 Timed auction Details vente
From 16 March 2017 at noon Until 24 March 2017 (Lots start closing at 8pm) Aftersale From 24 March 2017 at 8pm Until 26 March 2017 at 8pm
Details vente
Lot # 1
Est. 400 - 600 â‚Ź
Chinese priest CHINA Late 19th century H. 22 cm Wood and lacquer Representation of a sitting old Buddhist priest. In the back is an opening for sacred writings. It is used as a part of an altar. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection Condition: Minor chips on the hat missing. (no base)
Lot # 2
Est. 1200 - 2000 â‚Ź
Indian stone female figure INDIA South India 1100 - 1400 AD H. 47 cm Sand stone Stone sculpture of a beautiful young female standing next to a post showing an elephant, dragon and person in lotus position. Showing natural erosion due to age. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Fragment of a temple, minor chips missing (no base)
Lot # 3
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Batak fetish INDONESIA Sumatra Batak 19th century H. 51 cm Wood Magical Batak figure in wood. Several small pieces have been taken off for the use of medicinal reasons. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Natural crack minor chips on ears , arms and belly missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 4
Est. 350 - 500 â‚Ź
Lot of three Dayak bronze earrings INDONESIA Dayak End of 19th to early 20th century H. 6 / 6 / 9 cm Brass Old traditional earrings for Dayak women. They are very heavy and help to stretch the ear lobs. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (come with bases)
Lot # 5
Est. 300 - 600 â‚Ź
Dancing Shiva NEPAL Shiva Late 19th century H. 19,5 cm Hard wood Sculpture representing an eight armed dancing dignity with one foot on a small dragon and the other on a dancing female drummer. Nice patina from age. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 6
Est. 900 - 1500 â‚Ź
Himalayan Mask NEPAL/ INDIA Himalayas Early to mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood Intensive worn mask representing a monkey kind of animal. Nice abstract features. Good signs of use Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Natural cracks and a small piece missing at the rim of the backside. (no base)
Lot # 7
Est. 400 - 600 â‚Ź
Yam mask PAPUA NEW GUINEA Abelam Mid 20th century H. 51 cm Rattan Colorful mask to decorate the Yam during festivals. Fine open woven rattan with natural pigments. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 8
Est. 450 - 650 â‚Ź
Abelam Spatula PAPUA NEW GUINEA Abelam End of 19th to early 20th century H. 29,5 cm Bone Well used bone lime spatula made of a Kasuari bird bone. On one side is a decoration showing an abstract humanoid figure. Provenance: Ex German private collection Dutch private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 9
Est. 1200 - 1600 â‚Ź
Asmat drum PAPUA NEW GUINEA Asmat Early to mid 20th century H. 85 cm Hard wood Old style Asmat drum with traditional decorations. The handle is flanked by curly abstract figures representing animals. Good patina on the handle. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact, some small natural cracks, the skin is missing. (no base)
Lot # 10
Est. 900 - 1500 â‚Ź
3 Boiken food platters PAPUA NEW GUINEA Boiken Early to mid 20th century H.33, 40, and 43 cm Wood and fiber 3 well used and nicely patinated food platters with traditional designs (2 platters with decorations representing flying foxes, and the smallest one represents a floral design) on the backside. Nice patina inside from use. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Minor cracks on the rim of the 3 pieces. (no base)
Lot # 11
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Gope board PAPUA NEW GUINEA Gope Early to mid 20th century H. 140 cm Wood Wooden votive plank used for ancestor rituals. Sculpted from the side of an old canoe. These planks were kept in the spirit house. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Insect damage on the top and bottom. Burning marks on the inside. (no base)
Lot # 12
Est. 450 - 750 â‚Ź
Ramu post final PAPUA NEW GUINEA Sepik Early to mid 20th century H. 69 cm Wood Small post with four faces with beaks on each side. These posts were used during the initiation of young man. Old dry patina Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact, minor chips. (comes with a base)
Lot # 13
Est. 350 - 700 â‚Ź
Kundu drum (Ramu) PAPUA NEW GUINEA Sepik Early to mid 20th century H. 60 cm Wood Nicely decorated midsize drum with a humanoid figure on each side of the handle. Good patina from use. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact on one side two minor chips missing, skin is missing. (no base)
Lot # 14
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Sepik figure PAPUA NEW GUINEA Sepik Early 20th century H. 19 cm Wood Refined small Sepik sculpture in traditional style. On the back of the left leg is an old collection number saying: "MZK 10-2-61. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 15
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Ramu paddle final PAPUA NEW GUINEA Sepik Early to mid 20th century H. 24 cm Wood Top of an old paddle ending on a human male figure with a tall hat. Smooth patina all over from use. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Fragment, intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 16
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Baba mask PAPUA NEW GUINEA Maprik Early to mid 20th century H. 35 cm Rattan Finely woven rattan mask representing a wild pig. Traces of old pigments. Nice patina on the rim of the mask. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 17
Est. 900 - 1800 â‚Ź
Mossi buffalo mask BURKINA FASO Mossi Early 20th century H. 41 cm Wood Classic Mossi buffalo mask with black patina from hanging a long time in a hut. Traces of old pigments. Very old patina inside the mask. Provenance: Ex Rik Elias collection Condition: Local restoration on the top of the horns. Small crack and top of the ears are missing. (no base)
Lot # 18
Est. 400 - 800 â‚Ź
Mossi doll BURKINA FASO Mossi Early to mid 20th century H. 27 cm Wood Traditional Mossi doll with a long neck and a big head. Good patina and signs of use all over. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 19
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Bamileke buffalo mask CAMEROON Bamileke Early 20th century H. 34 cm Wood Very expressive buffalo mask used in ritual parades. Thick crusty patina with lots of use inside and outside the mask. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Woods Davy collection, Los Angeles Condition: Small natural crack and some insect damage on the bottom and the top of the head. (no base)
Lot # 20
Est. 750 - 1250 â‚Ź
Gbaya "Za" knife CAMEROON Gbaya Before 1900 H. 76,5 cm Iron, Leather . Beautiful hand forged throwing knife from the "Gbaya" people from Northern Cameroon. Excelent quality. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 21
Est. 3500 - 5500 â‚Ź
Small Keaka fetish CAMEROON Keaka / Kaka Early 20th century H. 19 cm Wood and resin Small fetish of a sitting woman holding her breasts. The whole piece is covered with black and crusted patina. Remains of ritual offerings on the belly, on the right side of the figure is a square opening to hide magical substances. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Natural crack in the front. (comes with a base)
Lot # 22
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Azande harp DR CONGO Azande Early 20th century H. 40 cm Wood and leather Small harp with an oval shaped sound box and an abstract head as final. Deep smooth patina from use. Provenance: France, haut fonctionnaire, AgogwĂŠ Condition: Strings and plugs are missing. Damage on the leather on the left side. (comes with a base)
Lot # 23
Est. 600 - 800 â‚Ź
Banda: Langbase, Togbo, Dakpa, Ngapu "Ondo" knife DR CONGO Banda Before 1900. H. 39 cm Iron - Wicker Work. Old hand forged blade with some engravings. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Minor chips, parts of the rattan on the handle are missing. (no base)
Lot # 24
Est. 1000 - 1800 â‚Ź
Calabar votive urn NIGERIA Calabar 10th - 11th century H. 46 cm Terracotta Rare Calabar votive terracotta found near to places for burial and sacrifices. Examples with human face are rare. Gray Terracotta covered with yellow slip. Remains of earth from being buried in the ground.
Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: One arm is missing and the head has been reglued. (no base)
Lot # 25
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Lot of three Dan passport masks IVORY COAST / LIBERIA Dan Early to mid 20th century H. 6 / 7,5 / 10 cm Wood Lot of three well worn Dan passport masks. These are personal protectors for travelers. All three show smooth patina. Provenance: Lempertz Auction, Brussels Ex. Collection F. De Jonghe, Mechelen, Belgium Condition: Intact. (come with bases)
Lot # 26
Est. 1250 - 2000 â‚Ź
Bembe figure CONGO BRAZAVILLE Bembe Early to mid 20th century H. 14,5 cm Wood and porcelain Classic example of a Bembe fetish wearing a knife. It has white porcelain inlayed eyes There is a large opening in the butt to put a magical load. Nice smooth patina from use. Provenance: French private collection Condition: One arm, blade in the left hand and feet are missing. Some wear on the belly and genitals. (comes with a base)
Lot # 27
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Bindji mask DR CONGO Binji Early to mid 20th century H. 63 cm Wood, rattan and raffia Rare woven mask from the Bindji people, living in the forest between the Kuba. The mask shows good patina and wear. These woven masks were danced during initiation. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 28
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Bembe, Kasingo figure DR CONGO Eastern Bembe Mid 20th century H. 38 cm Wood The Kasingo or Eastern Bembe are neighbours of the Lega. This ancestral figure has a classic Bembe head with a lot of cubistic features. Good patina from ritual use. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 29
Est. 850 - 1500 â‚Ź
Holo neck rest DR CONGO Holo First half of the 20th century H. 16 cm Wood, brass tags A wooden neck rest representing a quadruped animal decorated with brass tags on the head and the neck rest. Good patina of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Natural crack. (no base)
Lot # 30
Est. 900 - 1800 â‚Ź
Kete-Lulua female figure DR CONGO Kete-Lulua Early 20th century H. 36 cm Hard wood Early 20th century colonial sculpture of a female figure holding a cup. Several pieces of this style are documented. The Kete are Kuba people living between the Lulua and the Biombo in the south of the KasaĂŻ province. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: The front of the feet are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 31
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Kuba Shoowa cup DR CONGO Kuba First half of the 20th century H. 18,5 cm Wood Middle size Kuba cup with a typical Shoowa hairdo and facial features. These cups are used for drinking palm wine. Smooth brown patina, lots of use and remains of red Tokula. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Pieces missing at the rim of the base. (comes with a base)
Lot # 32
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Kwese mask DR CONGO Kwese Mid 20th century H. 21 cm Wood Round shaped three colored Kwese mask with a typical heart shaped face. Good patina inside and many signs of use. Old tag inside the mask saying: "Bakwese". Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 33
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Kwese stulp mask DR CONGO Kwese Early to mid 20th century H. 27 cm Wood and raffia Kwese helmet mask with typical hearth shaped face. The raffia is nicely attached and in good shape. Patina and signs of use inside. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 34
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Double Lele cup (small) DR CONGO Lele Early 20th century H. 15,5 cm Wood Rather small Lele cup made for ritual use at weddings. Representing the face of a woman and a man in classic Lele style. Old carving, but not much use. Shiny dark patina. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 35
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Double Lele cup DR CONGO Lele First half of the 20th century H. 19,5 cm Wood Lele cup made for use during weddings. Representing the face of a woman and a man in classic Lele style. Old carving, but not much use. Old tag on the bottom. Smooth dark patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 36
Est. 200 - 600 â‚Ź
Lobala knife DR CONGO Lobala Mid 20th century H. 51 cm Iron, wood and copper Elegant forged Lobala knife made out of European metal. Good patina on the handle. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor pieces missing on the top of the wooden handle. (comes with a base)
Lot # 37
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Luba sweating fetish DR CONGO Luba Late 19th century H. 15 cm Wood Classic black Luba fetish with a sweaty patina from ritual offerings. In the top of the head is a hole with magical substances. Many signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Pieces missing in the back. Eroded surface. (comes with a base)
Lot # 38
Est. 850 - 1500 â‚Ź
Kalundwe axe DR CONGO Kalundwe Early to mid 20th century H. 47 cm Wood and Iron Tall axe used as a prestige object during official and ritual gatherings. Wooden shaft with an impressive head on the top holding a hand forged iron blade in his mouth. Some patina on the handle. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 39
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Luba fetish DR CONGO Luba Early to mid 20th century H. 29 cm Wood , leather and rattan Well served mid-size fetish with a leather skirt attached around the cylinder shaped base. There is a small hole in the top of the head for holding magical substances. Good patina and signs of use. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Small natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 40
Est. 500 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lot of five little Luba / Songye fetishes DR CONGO Luba / Songye First half of the 20th century H. between 7,5 and 10;5 cm Wood Little collection of small Luba / Songye personal fetishes, showing a lot of use. Every piece has his own characteristics or style. All have good patina and signs of use. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: Minor losses and insect damage. (no base)
Lot # 41
Est. 500 - 750 â‚Ź
Mabo knife DR CONGO Mabo 1920-1940 H. 47 cm Iron, Copper. Small hand forged blade with a beautiful red copper wire wrapped around the handle. On the back of the blade is a paper tag with the old provenance written on it. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Ex. Collection Luit. Louis AndrĂŠ Margantin (1900 - 1965) Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 42
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Mbala fetish DR CONGO Mbala Early 20th century H. 21 cm Wood and brass tags Mid size sculpture of a female figure with a typical Mbala hairdo. Decorated with brass tags on the top of the head. Good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Two natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 43 Mbanja knife DR CONGO Mbanja Before 1900. H. 49 cm Iron Sharp hand forged blade. Small engravings on one side. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Rusty patina on one side. (no base)
Est. 500 - 750 â‚Ź
Lot # 44
Est. 500 - 750 â‚Ź
Western Mongo: Kundu, Konda, Ntomba, Kote "Ikakalaka" knife DR CONGO Mongo Early 20th century H. 44,8 cm Iron, Brass, Wood. Symmetrical hand forged blade with beautiful copper wire and tags on the handle. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 45
Est. 350 - 650 â‚Ź
Ngombe, Doko, Mongo knife DR CONGO Ngombe Before 1940. H. 63 cm Iron, Wood. Elegant hand forged execution knife with good patina of handling. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Minor damage on the handle. (comes with a base)
Lot # 46
Est. 550 - 750 â‚Ź
Nsakara, Bandia "Kipinga" knife DR CONGO Nsakara Before 1900 H. 47 cm Iron, Wicker-work. Nicely hand forged blade with some small engravings. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Minor chips on the tops of the blades. Handle wrapped with a fiber rope. (no base)
Lot # 47 Pende illness mask DR CONGO Pende Mid 20th century H. 39 cm Wood, raffia, fiber Classic Pende illness mask with the original raffia hat. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Natural knot on the nose. (comes with a base)
Est. 3500 - 5000 â‚Ź
Lot # 48
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Pende mask DR CONGO Pende Mid 20th century H. 29,5 cm Wood, raffia, Small Pende mask used for initiation rituals representing a young man. Good signs of use. Nice patina on the inside. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 49
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Pende / Wongo mask DR CONGO Kasaii Pende First half of the 20th century H. 22,5 cm Wood Small round shaped Pende mask with long eyelids, typical for Pende mask made by Wongo (Kuba) carvers. Good signs of use, dry old patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Pieces missing on the rim of the mask behind. (comes with a base)
Lot # 50
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Eastern Pende Kipongo mask DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 32 cm Wood The Kipongo mask is representing the chiefs treasure and danced during initiation of boys. Old helmet mask with asymmetric shaped beard. Good patina inside. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact, thin natural crack in the left side of the face. (no base)
Lot # 51
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Estern Pende mask with beard DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 31 cm Wood and raffia Nice quality of an Eastern mask with typical geometric features. The bearded mask represent the hunter and is danced during initiation rituals. Original raffia cloth and beard, old and dry surface. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Some insect damage at the back and front. (no base)
Lot # 52
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Pende plank mask DR CONGO Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 40 cm Wood Rare and old plank with a face surrounded with a star shaped geometric design. This plank was hanging in a hut for initiation. Dry and old wood with lots of wear, remains of the original pigments. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Some scratches and wear around the rim and on the surface. (no base)
Lot # 53
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Chokwe female figure DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 82 cm Wood Big Chokwe Kasaii female figure with typical scarifications on the forehead and cheeks. These figures were used for initiation. Dry patina. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact with some natural cracks, smal part of the right foot is missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 54
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Pende staff DR CONGO Kasaii Pende Early to mid 20th century H. 100 cm Wood Chiefs staff representing a big kipongo mask, a male and female Pende figure on top of a drum, standing on a small kipongo helmet mask. The final of the staff is a snake. This staff is for certain part of the chiefs treasury. Good patina from use. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact (comes with a base)
Lot # 55
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Fetish Sapo-Sapo DR CONGO Sapo sapo First half of the 20th century H. 40 (without the horn) / H. 47 (with horn) cm Wood, horn and leather Powerful Sapo-Sapo fetish with traditional Sapo-Sapo face, The Sapo-Sapo are part of the Songye complex. The skirt is intact and original, made out feline skin. Smooth dark patina from ritual use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact, insect damage under the feet. (no base)
Lot # 56
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Songye "Kanyok" fetish DR CONGO Songye Early 20th century H. 39 cm Wood and red Abrus seads Old style of Songye fetish more close to the Kanyok. Male figure with a bundle of magical Abrus seads and resin in the belly. Beautiful shiny patina from age and use. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact with a natural crack in the base, horn is missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 57
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Tabwa figure DR CONGO Tabwa First half of the 20th century H. 50 cm Wood and raffia Sculpture of a typical young Tabwa female figure in an unusual position, holding her hands in front of her breast. Good signs of use, smooth patina around the arms and legs. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor damage at the left ear, piece of the right foot is missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 58
Est. 1250 - 2500 â‚Ź
Tabwa staff DR CONGO Tabwa Early to mid 20th century H. 103 cm Wood with four iron tags Well worn Tabwa staff with a rectangular shaped handle showing four abstract faces on the corners. On top is a double head with a male and female side. Beautiful patina from use. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 59
Est. 350 - 650 â‚Ź
Yaka healing fetish DR CONGO Yaka Early to mid 20th century H. 19 cm Wood Small Yaka representing a human figure missing a part of the left leg. It was used for healing. Nice smooth patina with remains of white pigment added for ritual offerings. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 60 Yakoma knife DR CONGO Yakoma Before 1920 H. 45 cm Iron, Wicker-work, Snake Skin Very old hand forged blade with a lizard skin leather handle. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Minor chips. (no base)
Est. 750 - 1000 â‚Ź
Lot # 61
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Fetish Yombe DR CONGO Yombe Early 20th century H. 39 cm Wood, cloth and metal Light wood sculpture of a kneeling woman holding her breasts. Probably used as a grave post. Nice brown dry patina. Classic Yombe face. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Two small natural cracks. Parts of the ears are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 62
Est. 1200 - 1800 â‚Ź
Zande Harp DR CONGO Zande Early to mid 20th century H. 60 cm Wood and leather Old instrument with an a phallic type of ending on the bow. The sound box is beautifully made and well preserved. Good patina on the bow from playing. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: One plug and strings are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 63
Est. 900 - 1500 â‚Ź
Zande-avungara, Barambo "Kipinga" knife DR CONGO Zande 1898-1902. H. 46 cm Iron, Raphia Beautiful hand forged blade with nicely detailed engravings on one side. On the top of the blade is a lizard type of animal engraved. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact, minor chips on the edges. (no base)
Lot # 64
Est. 350 - 550 â‚Ź
Lot of two jugs (Magnbetu and Yoruba) DR CONGO / NIGERIA Mangbetu / Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 20 cm Terracotta Two old jars in terracotta to contain water for ritual use. Both examples show age. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: The Mangbetu has a piece missing in the belly. Minor losses on the Yoruba. (no base)
Lot # 65
Est. 4500 - 6500 â‚Ź
Zombo mask DR CONGO/ANGOLA Zombo Early 20th century H. 33 cm Wood, rattan and raffia Very rare mask from the Zombo, Yaka related people. Small mask with delicate colors. Dry patina with clear signs of use.
Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex De Jonghe , Mechelen Ex Rut Van Caelenbergh Published in the Bruneaf catalog 2010 by Rut Van Caelenbergh. Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 66
Est. 750 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lot of two Ethiopian milk horns ETHIOPIA First half of the 20th century H. 14,5 / 20 cm Buffalo horn Rare milk cups made out of buffalo horn. The tip of the horn is beautiful formed to create the base for the cup. Signs of use with nice patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 67
Est. 2000 - 3000 â‚Ź
Akan gold horn. GHANA Ashanti Early 20th century H. 7 cm High quality fetich gold. Nice little horn made in lost wax casting. Probably part of a priest's costume worn during special events. Good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection De Jonghe, Mechelen Condition: Intact, several dents all over from handling. (comes with a base)
Lot # 68
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Fante doll GHANA Fante End of 19th to early 20th century H. 26 cm Wood, glass beads. Very refined Fante fertility doll used for fertility and ancestral rites. Original glass beads around the belly, it has a nice and smooth patina all over. Good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Natural cracks and minor pieces missing around the ears an the feet. (comes with a base)
Lot # 69
Est. 650 - 950 â‚Ź
Bidjogo hat GUINEA BISSAO Bidjogo Mid 20th century W. 44 cm Buffalo horn and raffia Rare type of an old ritual hat from the Bidjogo people. Signs of use, dry and old surface. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some damage on the rim of the hat. (no base)
Lot # 70
Est. 600 - 1000 â‚Ź
Baule female IVORY COAST Baule Early to mid 20th century H. 24,5 cm Wood. Baule 'Bloblo bla' female fetish which represents the spiritual wife or partner every man has in the other world. Smooth patina and lots of use. The mouth is worn away from ritual feeding. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Natural cracks on the head and body on the left side, front of the feet are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 71
Est. 7500 - 9500 â‚Ź
Dan sculpture IVORY COAST Dan First half of the 20th century H. 58 cm Wood and aluminum Classic sculpture of a young Dan female with open mouth showing her teeth in aluminum. Nice and smooth black patina. Provenance: Collection Jean Chevassu (Lyon) Art Curial auction, Paris Condition: Intact. Minor ships missing on both hands. (comes with a base)
Lot # 72
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Senufo mask "fire spitter", Wabele IVORY COAST Senufo Early 20th century H. 50 cm Wood Dance mask in the shape of a "dragon" looking animal, mainly used to avert evil. It is covered with remains of ritual offerings. Provenance: Ancient collection USA Condition: Small crack on the back and some insect damage inside the mask. (comes with a base)
Lot # 73
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Senufo "fire spitter", Wabele IVORY COAST Senufo Early 20th century W. 73 cm Wood Impressive double faced Wabele mask, early collected. It has a dry surface. Very refined carving. These masks are danced to chase evil. Provenance: Ex. Janus collection +- 1960 Condition: Intact, minor pieces missing on the top of both ears. (comes with a base)
Lot # 74
Est. 350 - 750 â‚Ź
Lot of two Senufo heddle pulley IVORY COAST Senufo Early to mid 20th century H. 13,5 / H. 12 cm Wood Elegant couple of classic Senufo heddle pulleys representing birds heads. Both are showing use on the legs. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor chip missing on the small one's beak. (come with bases)
Lot # 75
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Male Senufo figure IVORY COAST Senufo First half of the 20th century H. 31 cm Wood Mid size figure representing a warrior holding his sword and wearing a colonial hat. Excellent traditional carving. Under the base is a paper tag saying: "Koningsbeeld Ivoorkust SENOEFO stam 7/84-n°....." Old dry patina. Provenance: Dutch private collection Condition: Natural cracks in the body and head. (comes with a base)
Lot # 76
Est. 6500 - 9500 â‚Ź
Loma "Landa" mask LIBERIA Loma Early to mid 20th century H. 96 cm Wood, cloth, aluminum, leather and feathers Impressive and complete Landa mask, used by the Poro men's society. Behind the abstract face is a big jaw with teeth. Old crusty patina from ritual offerings. Provenance: Ex Alain Guisson, Brussels Belgian private collection. Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 77
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Lot of two Bambara marionettes MALI Bambara Early to mid 20th century H. 34 / 26 cm Wood, cowrie shells and stone Lot of two similar marionette heads from the Bambara. Both have a circular hole under to put on a stick during playing. Very expressive carvings with nice patina all over. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (come with bases)
Lot # 78
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lot of two Bamabara sloten MALI Bambara Mid 20th century H. 35 / 54 cm Wood. Lot of two very decorative old granary door locks. Both are in the shape of an animal and have good patina from use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Both are intact. (come with bases)
Lot # 79
Est. 500 - 800 â‚Ź
Dogon fetich MALI Dogon 19th century H. 26 cm Wood Nicely eroded small Dogon male fetich. Lot of scraping marks for medicinal use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: The front of the feet are missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 80
Est. 1250 - 2000 â‚Ź
Dogon small altar MALI Dogon 18th - 19th century H. 20 cm Wood Fragment of a small Dogon altar representing three figures attached to each other on the back. Old and dry surface probably found in a cave. Provenance: French private collection Ex Lavrovski collection, Mali Condition: Very eroded and worn, feet are gone. (come with bases)
Lot # 81
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Makonde half mask MOZAMBIQUE Makonde Mid 20th century H. 29 cm Wood and human hair Nicely carved MakondĂŠ mask with a twisted mouth which means it can be used as a illness mask for facial paralyzation. Nice patina inside and outside the mask from use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Lavrovski collection, Mali Condition: Minor insect damage. (comes with a base)
Lot # 82
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Bura terracotta NIGER Bura 1300 - 1800 AD H. 36 cm Terracotta Unusual big Bura abstract head, it is the top of a big cylinder shaped figure. Very interesting facial features with vertical lines. Nice wear from age. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: One break in the middle, some minor pieces missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 83
Est. 700 - 1200 â‚Ź
EkoĂŻ mask NIGERIA Ekoi Early 20th century H. 27 cm Wood and leather Hard wooden mask covered with antelope skin. Thick black patina inside from ritual use. Provenance: Ex Rik Elias collection, Belgium Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Some minor pieces from the leather are missing. (no base)
Lot # 84
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Ibibio illness mask NIGERIA Ibibio Early to mid 20th century H. 27 cm Wood and resin Well danced Ibibio illness mask covered partly with resin and with a twisted mouth showing facial paralyzation and other malfunctions. These mask were used for rituals serving justice. lots of patina inside and outside from intensive use. The publication comes with the piece. Provenance: Belgian private collection published in 'GuĂŠrison' by Jo De Buck Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 85
Est. 1200 - 2400 â‚Ź
Ibibio illness mask NIGERIA Ibibio / Igbo Early to mid 20th century H. 30 cm Wood. Illness mask showing several different malfunctions. These masks were danced in rituals serving justice. Dry old patina, signs of use inside. The publication comes with the piece. Provenance: Belgian private collection published in ' GuĂŠrison' by Jo De Buck , catalog parcours des mondes Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 86
Est. 1500 - 2000 â‚Ź
Ibo Ikenga figure NIGERIA Ibo Early 20th century H. 66 cm Wood Beautiful eroded Ikenga sculpture used as altar piece representing important ancestors. Remains of original pigments. Provenance: French private collection Condition: Minor pieces missing at the edge of the bowl and the bird. (comes with a base)
Lot # 87
Est. 1800 - 2800 â‚Ź
Ibo maiden mask and outfit NIGERIA Ibo Early to mid 20th century Mask: H. 35 / Outfit: L. 140 x W. 237 cm Wood, cotton and cloth. Complete Ibo maiden mask outfit with a lot of patchwork decoration on the skirt, finished with hand woven blue cotton. Classic Ibo mask with dry patina and signs of use. It is rare to find a mask with his original outfit. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Dave Deroche gallery, San Francisco Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 88
Est. 450 - 900 â‚Ź
Yoruba oracle bowl NIGERIA Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 24,5 cm Wood Well used bowl on top of a cock. It served for fortune telling. Nice patina all over. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Big natural crack and insect damage on the bowl. (no base)
Lot # 89
Est. 650 - 1250 â‚Ź
Ibeji couple NIGERIA Yoruba Early 20th century H. 26 cm Wood, coconut and glass beads Well worn pair of Ibedji's in the same style and with similar patina but probably not by the same hand. Lots of patina and remains of ritual offering with red tokula powder. Provenance: Ex. Adrian Schlag Condition: One is intact and one has minor losses on the base and top of the head. (no base)
Lot # 90
Est. 6000 - 9000 â‚Ź
Yoruba maternity NIGERIA Yoruba End of 19th to early 20th century H. 97 cm Wood Important Yoruba figure representing a woman breast-feeding her child. Although the age and some local repair the sculpture preserved his original beauty. Remains of ritual offerings with red tokula powder. Provenance: Ex Cornielle ( the Cobra artist ) collection Belgian private collection Condition: Insect damage around the breast and base. Original right arm reattached local repair. (comes with a base)
Lot # 91
Est. 2500 - 3500 €
Yoruba shango NIGERIA Yoruba Early 20th century H. 55 cm Wood and tokula Exceptional sculpture representing the dignity Ṣàngó, also Shango - Orisha godess of thunder and lightning. Lots of crusty patina from ritual offering with tokula.
Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Minor pieces missing under the bottom of the handle. (comes with a base)
Lot # 92
Est. 2000 - 3000 â‚Ź
Yoruba/ Fon helmet mask NIGERIA Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 51 cm Wood, raffia and lead Unusual Yoruba helmet mask with big inlayed lead eyes. Probably an Egungun mask representing the deceased. Crusty patina from ritual offerings. Provenance: Belgian private collection Ex Michel Grandsard, Antwerp Condition: Intact, minor natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 93
Est. 600 - 1200 â‚Ź
Lot of two Yoruba 'Eshu' figures NIGERIA Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 38 / 36,5 cm Wood Couple of a male and female Eshu staffs with finely detailed faces. Patina on the handle from use. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Natural crack, minor pieces missing due to insects. (comes with a base)
Lot # 94
Est. 400 - 800 â‚Ź
Yoruba orakel platter NIGERIA Yoruba End of 19th to early 20th century D. 33 cm Wood Rather tall and very old style of Yoruba oracle platter. Ancient patina from intensive use. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact, scratches and chips missing from use on both sides. (comes with a base)
Lot # 95
Est. 800 - 1200 â‚Ź
Yoruba Shango staff male NIGERIA Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 39 cm Wood Beautifully carved Shango figure wearing a priest costume and holding a rattle. Nice thick patina from use and ritual offerings.
Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact, minor chips missing. (comes with a base)
Lot # 96
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Yoruba Gelede mask NIGERIA Yoruba Early to mid 20th century H. 36 cm Wood Spectacular Gelede mask showing a vessel for the distillation of alcohol, flanked by a guardian and someone holding a bottle and a drinking cup. Dry old patina. These masks are used in ritual parades. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Big natural crack on the left side , minor cracks and scratches. The top of the right snake has been broken of but reglued with the original piece. (comes with a base)
Lot # 97
Est. 600 - 1800 â‚Ź
Lot of two Tutsi masks RWANDA Tutsi Early 20th century H. 37 / 48 cm Wood and fiber Very rare wooden masks made by the Tutsi in early colonial times. These masks probably never had any ritual use. The mask with the high hairdo is the male and the back mask is the female. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection Condition: The black one has a little hole under the right eye. (come with bases)
Lot # 98
Est. 1000 - 1500 â‚Ź
Dembele SOUTH AFRICA Dembele Mid 20th century H. 79 X 133 cm Wool blanket with glass beads Traditional Dembele cape worn by women. Heavy because of the big amount of pearls embroidered on the old blanket. Some damage because from wearing but meanly well preserved. A strip of Velcro is attached at the back of the piece to hang on a thin plank. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Some loose beadwork on the edges and middle. (no base)
Lot # 99
Est. 2500 - 3500 â‚Ź
Mahdi knife SUDAN Darfur Mahdi Before 1900 H. 49 cm Iron Very rare throwing knife with thick hand forged metal and unusual shaped blades. Provenance: Guido Poppe collection, Antwerp Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 100
Est. 1000 - 2000 â‚Ź
Makonde terracotta mask TANZANIA Makonde First half of the 20th century H. 22 cm Terracotta, resin Rare Makonde mask in terracotta showing the face of a man with big ears and a beard on the chin are remains of black resin used to attach human hair as a beard. Most hair is missing. Provenance: Ex. Michel Van Den Driesche Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 101
Est. 1500 - 2500 â‚Ź
Makonde mask TANZANIA Makonde Mid 20th century H. 29 cm Wood and human hair Fine helmet mask in light wood, representing a young woman with a bun in her hairdo behind. The face shows a lot of scarifications. Remains of old red pigment and good signs of use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Left side is a bit worn away around the edges , some hair is missing (comes with a base)
Lot # 102
Est. 200 - 300 â‚Ź
Ewe doll TOGO Ewe Mid 20th century H. 20 cm Wood and cloth Well used little doll with an old cloth wrapped around the middle. Good signs of use and patina. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 103
Est. 1250 - 2500 â‚Ź
Fon TOGO Fon Early 20th century H. 70 cm Wood Expressive female fetish nicely eroded. These figures were stuck in the ground until the shoulders. The black parts are remains of palm oil offerings. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (comes with a base)
Lot # 104
Est. 750 - 1500 â‚Ź
Fon fetish TOGO Fon Early to mid 20th century H. 38 cm Wood , cowrie shells , cloth Old female Fon fetish representing a female with cowrie shell inlayed eyes. Crusty patina from offerings. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Natural cracks. (comes with a base)
Lot # 105
Est. 1500 - 3000 â‚Ź
Lovale mask ZAMBIA Lovale Early 20th century H. 23 cm Wood Nicely preserved Lovale mask with a typical mouth showing teeth. Exceptional quality, smooth patina inside and outside the mask from intensive use. Provenance: Belgian private collection Condition: Intact. (no base)
Lot # 106
Est. 500 - 1000 â‚Ź
Lovale mask ZAMBIA Lovale Mid 20th century H. 21,5 cm Wood Classic Lovale mask with asymmetric eyebrows. Nice patina at the back from use. The Lovale are Chokwe related people living in Zambia. Provenance: Ex Luc Sanders collection, Belgium Condition: Intact. (no base)
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