482. An Interesting Copper Clad Monkey Sculpture, Possibly Mossi

Due to the highly specialized nature of tribal art, statements made in this catalog including age, origin, usage and condition may be open to misinterpretation. Brief statements regarding the physical condition of the lot may appear below but are not complete. Prospective bidders should contact the gallery for a complete condition report. All lots are sold "as is". Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Conditions of Sale.


The large zoomorphic sculpture with almond eyes, sitting, devouring a banana, with applied copper feet and tail.
23" h.

200/400     SOLD: $391.00

483. An Impressive Face Mask, Possibly Kuba

The oval shaped mask, in iron-red, white and black with protruding mouth, triangular pierced eyes flanked by an assortment of mixed media including beads and cowrie shells, the accentuated forehead also adorned with beads, with a fiber beard attached at the chin; aged sacrificial patina.
25" h.

150/300     SOLD: $86.25

484. A Kuba Face Mask

The Southern Savannah style blackened patina mask of broad oval form, with a fiber beard beneath an almond protruding mouth and flat protruding nose, flanked by almond eyes with narrow slits; cowrie shells and pressed metal decorate the base and forehead, traces of sacrificial patina, the back covered in cloth with cowrie shells attached.
11-1/4" h.

150/300     SOLD: $69.00

485. A Wonderful Bobo Crocodile Mask, Upper Volta

The zoomorphic mask in red, black and white, with long attenuated body and mouth, bulging eyes, and geometric decoration throughout; aged sacrificial patina.
55" l.

200/400     SOLD: $138.00

486. An Interesting Dogan Sacrificial Covered Box

The zoomorphic box with animal heads at either side and decorated with linear and geometric designs, the body of the box with one row of eight horizontal figures adorning each side, each with bent legs and projecting abdomen, beneath block breasts and a helmet shaped head; aged encrusted patina.
12" h., 31-1/2" l.

200/400     SOLD: $230.79

487. An Ashanti Stool, Ghana

The broad central pillar with triangular and circular perforations flanked by a zig-zag decoration in shallow relief, incised geometric devices simulating Kente cloth patterns on either side of the concave seat.
10-1/2" h., 20-1/2" w.

150/300     SOLD: $51.75

488. A Bone Ashanti Fertility Doll

The figure rising from a circular base with a cylindrical torso, small breasts and short outstretched arms beneath a disk shaped head with arched eyebrows and a long slender nose.
5-1/2" h.

50/100     SOLD: $57.50

489. An Unusual Gere Face Mask, Ivory Coast

The mask of block form with undulating facial plane, with pointed protrusions and attached fiber hair; aged encrusted patina.
15" h.

100/200     SOLD: $34.50

490. A Beautiful Mixed Media Marka Ritual Face Mask, Maii

The oval mask with long angular nose, square eyes, two scarified horns, repousse metal work and attached red cotton fringe, beadwork and cowrie shells.
15-1/4" h.

75/150     SOLD: $57.50

491. An Unusual Wooden Tseye Teke Mask, Lower Congo

The rectangular flat mask, similar to that of the Mbole tribe, with almond eyes, arched brows, knobular nose, and detailed scarification patterns, in red, black and earthen colors.
9-1/2" h., 14" l.

75/150     SOLD: $80.50