African Mwaash Ngady mask KUBA Congo RDC

http://ift.tt/1ty58GL Lot 42 African Mwaash Ngady mask - KUBA - Congo (RDC) Ca. 1920-1940 - good condition A portrait mask of the first Kuba king wife. There are more than twenty different types of masks that function within the men's initiation society. The Kuba Ngaady mask represents the ideal of beauty. It is one of three important Kuba mask, on the old picture taken at Mushenge in 1909 shows a similar mask: Ngady aMwaash, Bwoom, and Mosh'ambooy mu shall. The provenance of this fine mask that is to be dated between the two worldwars, is the collection of Gaëtan Schoonbroodt in Verviers, Belgium. Size: 50 cm on its included base , 30 cm without. Condition: One ear missing, as depicted.

African art Auction Lot 38 is a Xixth or early xxth Authentic TEKE figure D R Congo

http://ift.tt/1tQGwwe http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot 38 is a Xixth or early xxth Authentic TEKE figure - D.R. Congo Early 20th century - Fair condition Nicely carved female TEKE fetish figure carrying a burden on the belly. Dimensions: Height: 25 cm Teke ancestral figure, also called Buti. Flat head and finely lined tattoo on the face (mabina); an agglomerate of mass in the cavity of the belly (matomba) produces the powerful image. The Teke figures usually have a trapezoid-shaped beard. Condition: Fair. Take a good look at the pictures. There is a crack in the wood, around the belly. Part of the load (earth mixed with Tokula powder)has crumbled. We can send the pieces along if you like to piece it back again, and there are also traces of European glue on the back. Traces of drying out and/or indigenous repairs. estimate: € 400 - € 600 but at € 240 your Next minimum bid is quite low to take a genuine Teke figure home.

African art Auction Lot 37 African Luba Hemba Janus staff D R Congo

http://ift.tt/1pFhUIF http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot 37 African Luba Hemba Janus staff - D.R. Congo Mid-20th century - good condition A Luba Hemba Janus staff two headed , Democratic Republic of Congo. One side one male, one female. Height: 25 cm without stand, 31 cm with the stand. These double heads are also called 'Kabeja', always represent a man and a woman, back to back. They represent the ‘ancestor’ couple of the Hemba people and are preserved in the houses of the clan and village chiefs. They have a protective function for the members of the clan and their rituals. The present ‘Kabeja ’ is made of a head of hard wood dyed black on top of a woven raffia structure, and a raffia ball on top.'. A piece in perfect, typical Luba-Hemba style, with good patina and a slight burn smell proving it is from after the mid XXth century, since older objects usually don't smell. estimate: € 200 - € 400 Next minimum bid: € 180

African art Auction Lot 33 A KUBA BWOOM mask from Congo

http://ift.tt/1pFhUsf http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot 33 A KUBA BWOOM mask from Congo Age: 1920-1940 Fair condition There are more than twenty different types of masks that function within the men's initiation society. Bwoom’s specific identity varies according to different versions of the myth. He may represent the king’s younger brother, a person of Twa descent, or a commoner. Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is performed in conflict with the mask representing Woot. It is one of three important Kuba masks, on the old picture taken at Mushenge in 1909 you can see a similar mask: Ngady aMwaash, Bwoom, and Mosh'ambooy mu shall. The provenance of this fine mask that is to be dated between the two world wars, is the collection of Gaëtan Schoonbroodt in Verviers, Belgium. Size: H 27cm X H20 cm X D 37 cm Condition: The fibres are quite fragile, slightly damaged. estimate: € 600 - € 800 Next minimum bid: € 320

African art Auction Lot nr 31 Rare SONGYE ivory D R Congo

http://ift.tt/1pFhUbx http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot nr 31 Rare SONGYE ivory - D.R. Congo Around 1940 - good condition - with Cites document PROVENANCE: Private collection of Gaëtan Schoonbroodt, Verviers. Female Songye ivory statue on round base. Height: 10.5 cm Songye ivories originate from the Luba area; they are rare and were used as showpieces, not for daily use. Other known objects of this type are those in the Van Lier collection, and in the MRAC in Tervuren (Belgium). This object can be viewed or picked up at David Norden's Shop in Antwerp, if you wish. Will be sold with a written decription of the tribe, and Cites documents with the expertise of Mr. Julien Volper, who dates the figure back to 1940-1950. estimate: € 400 - € 800 Next minimum bid: € 650 Since there was no limit on this object I was charging for shipping. Just tell you will pick up this lot in Antwerp, and I'll take the shipping cost on me. send me a private message if you have questions.

African art Auction Lot nr 30 Shoulder mask of the Bouti society FANG Gabon

http://ift.tt/1pFhS3t http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot nr 30 Shoulder mask of the Bouti society - FANG - Gabon Around 1935 - Good condition A great and rare Fang shoulder mask. Fine acquired patina. Small section of op rear side has been eaten by insects. The pictures provide a goo dimpression. These little 'passport' masks were worn on the shoulders and originally had a beard of raffia. This is quite a large copy, as 'passport' masks go. Height: 27 cm, including its custom made metal pedestal it is 40 cm in height. Light wood with honey-coloured patina, white kaolin powder on the face. Provenance: Chris Wild. Age: 1930's estimate: € 800 - € 1,600 Next minimum bid: € 650

African art Auction Lot 25 a Large African mirror fetish BAKONGO D R Congo

http://ift.tt/1w5Qic9 http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot 25 a Large African mirror fetish - BAKONGO - D.R. Congo i guess it is 2nd half of 20th century, but I assiume this is a conservative age estimate. I bought this myself in an auction house here in Antwerp, it was the only african art piece in a succession same. Bakongo mirror fetish, 2 mirrors, textile bundles with magic powder round the neck and waist. Hands on belly, standing figure with hat. Several cracks and insect holes to the wood (as depicted). The statue doesn't smell and doesn't contain any living insects. Lovely patina from usage. It's quite big with a Height of 85 cm estimate: € 200 - € 300 Your Next minimum bid is € 200

African art Auction Lot 23 Akan fertility statue Ghana

http://ift.tt/1w5QhVH http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot 23 Akan fertility statue - Ghana Compared to the large amount of Akwaba fertility statues , complete statues from the Akan with feets are rare. This one reinvented modern shapes , and the result is remarkable. Height 30 cm crack in the face , see pictures. Sold without stand. This female figure beautifully illustrates the beauty canons of the Akan tribe: perfect balance of features and pose , body summarized in basic volumes , strongly curved shapes , rings arount the neck , sleek face treatment. The squared head is subtly highlighted by the solid line of the eyebrows, which forms a continuity with the nose and large ears. Note the special Feet treatment, scarification in the back at the shoulders . The rich patina helps in all likelihood to interpret it's use , as a altar statue, or divination . Mid-twentieth century Akan figure. 30 cm or 11.8 inches . Fair condition. estimate: € 600 - € 1,200 You need to offer € 300.00 to meet the reserve price

African art Auction Lot nr 20 a fine Little Pende mask D R Congo

http://ift.tt/1zcOy4s http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww Then we have nr 20 a fine Little Pende mask - - D.R. Congo 1st half of 20th century - Good condition A little Pende masquette: provenance Gaëtan Schoonbroodt -collected before 1952 The Pende or Phende (ethnonym: Bapende or Baphende; singular Mupende or Muphende) are an ethnic group found in the south-western Democratic Republic of the Congo also in the Kasai Occidental province around the diamond mines of Tshikapa, and especially in the Kwilu District. Their population is estimated to be around 250,000. This is a small mask with some magic charge at the back .Slight damage at the nose and on the side of the mask (see images) Height: 15 cm (6 inch), 21cm on it's delivered stand . estimate: € 400 - € 800 . Your Next minimum bid is € 220

African art Auction Lot 15 is a Gold leaf covered Fly Whisk BAULE Ivory Coast

http://ift.tt/1ozexSL http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot 15 is a Gold leaf covered Fly Whisk ( also called nandwa blawa) - BAULE - Ivory Coast 19th century - Good condition Reserved for the Baule chief, Ivory coast. "Cast gold ornaments exhibiting imagery, enhanced the prestige of those who wore them." The elephant is a royal beast and anyone who killed one had to surrender its tail, tusks and ears to the King. The elephant crowning the whisk’s handle symbolizes political solidity and strength, while the gold leaf that covers the handle is a metal for leaders. In the 18th century, the Baule queen Abla Poku led her people away from the centralized kingdom of the Asante in Ghana, into present-day central Côte d’Ivoire. Although the Baule became less politically centralized, their arts continued to convey ideas of political power. Fly whisks are held in the right hand, but rested, when not in use, on the left shoulder. H: 30 cm wood - 50 cm with hair. Materials: Wood, gold leaf, fibers, rope, red textile, horse hair. Condition: parts of the gold disappeared, traces of usage. Reserve price not yet met , so if you want to take this XIXth century elephant home please offer € 200.00 or more.

African art Auction Lot18 Ekpo mask EKET Nigeria

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African art Auction Lot 19 Gourmangé Snake Currency MUMUYE LOBI Nigeria

http://ift.tt/1tuotZd http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - 19. Gourmangé Snake Currency - MUMUYE - LOBI - Nigeria Mid-20th centuryor older - good condition 'Snake' Currencyof the Gourmangé speaking peoples Height: 15.5" (40 cm) tall Very good condition. Provenance: - Bob Germ - Hoboken, Belgium These pieces of (African art) 'Snake' currency are forged of an iron spike splitting into 'branches', each of which resembles a snake. They can be found among the Mumuye and Lobi tribes. Used for the finalization of transactions between individuals or tribes, to buy animals, consumer goods or use as dowry for a marriage. These currencies can be found around the Benue river and the Cameroon border. Due to the remote nature of their location, the Lobi and Mumuye remained in near total isolation until 1959, when they were definitively conquered by the English. For a long time, it was believed that, in C. Kjersmeier's words, "northern Nigeria was inhabited by almost unknown tribes who had produced nothing that might be described as art." Today, we know better. It's in very good condition and the forger did got a very fine result. estimate: € 200 - € 400 and your Next minimum bid is € 80

African art Auction Lot 10 A Nail fetish, two headed Nkisi dog VILI Congo

http://ift.tt/1ozexSB http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction -Lot 10 A Nail fetish, two-headed Nkisi dog - VILI - Congo 10 A Nail fetish, two-headed Nkisi dog - VILI - Congo Beginning to mid of 20th century in Good condition Two-headed Nkisi dog statuette from Congo. A fetish said to hold great power in his body. A nail would be hammered into the statue for each wish, both for personal use and for ceremonial use by the soothsayer-healer Nganga. These statuettes were used to stay in good health and solve problems. Made of wood, white and red pigment (kaolin and tokula), a mixture of clay and plants, pieces of glass, metal, three mirrors, nails, tow broken feet. Sacrificial remains. Sold with written description of the tribe and private review by David Norden. 38 cm in length - 13 cm in height (9 cm excl. nails) From a French private collection. It is quite seldom to find those dogs. The last one I saw in a Gallery in Paris was XIXth century and from a similar quality, it was priced 45,000€ the estimate I have put on this one is € 1,500 - € 3,000 You next minimum bid needed to reach the reserve price and so that I can send this little dog with two heads to your home is € 900

African art Auction 7 An Ere Ibedji Ila Orangun Doll YORUBA Nigeria

http://ift.tt/1ozeuX1 http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww 7 An Ere Ibedji Ila Orangun Doll - YORUBA - Nigeria Early 20th century in Good Condition. Ibedji with offering remains of red Tokula powder turned yellow (due to UV sunlight exposition and prooving the good age), and blue powder on the head, that was originally used to clean textiles and a product imported by missionaries. A coconut bead necklace around the belly !is the only cloths this lady is wearing. But with her big head she is smiling at you. Height: 26 cm. The estimate: € 500 - € 1,000 The reserve price is met Next minimum bid: € 420

African Art Auction Lot 1 IGBO African mask

http://ift.tt/1tuonRx http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww 1 A fine IGBO African mask from South-East Nigeria Early 20th century - From Bob Bisseling collection. Igbo people are located southeastern part of Nigeria. One of Africa's most fascinating ethnic groups. This Igbo mask was collected by Bob Bisseling, a Dutch collector (1901-1976), he started collecting in the 1930's and was responsible for the school museum in Den Haag, and specialist in archaeology. This mask is in soft wood, very light, perfect to dance. Height= 21 cm and on it's stand 29.5 cm. There are some damages due to use below the chin of the mask Wood and remains of kaolin powder. Probable age is end XIXth to early XXth century. The Igbo (pronounced Ee-boh) of southeast Nigeria hold numerous masked performances each year to honor ancestors, insure crops, and entertain festivals. Maskers, referred as Mmanwu, also perform special rituals at ceremonies and rites of passage. Prior to the early 1900s, Mmanwu played important judicial and policing roles in Igbo society and when harvest celebrations take place. Interesting are the four holes, two of them around the eyes, to have a better view during the masquerade dance. I have seen similar masks in french collections selling for four numbers. The estimate is € 600 to € 900 At this moment the Reserve price is met and the next minimum bid is € 550

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