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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
African
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*** A South African zebra skin, supple finish, includes head and tail. Length 290 cm ***
*** A pair of impressive Central African ebony busts, the male and female with traditional hairstyles and facial scarification, from the Uele district on the border of Oubangui in French Equatorial Africa and the Belgian Congo, Mangbetu tribe. Height 38 cm… ***
*** An African ivory carving in the form of a village woman carrying a basket of goods on her head, holding a small hoe in hand and carrying a baby on her back, carved detail to her native dress, head gear and basket. Height 31 cm ***
*** A vintage Kenyan Maasai tribal shield, wood, leather and natural black and red pigments on hide. Wooden frame, stretcher and handle. 70.5 cm x 92 cm ***
*** An African (Niger) large ground loom woven textile, geometric wool weft patterned on cotton warps, c.1960. 256 cm x 150 cm ***
*** A Ivory Coast Baule Kpan mask, fine detail and features, on stand. 19 x 40 cm ***
*** An African carved hardwood figure of a standing hippopotamus, length 50 cm, height 27.5 cm. ***
*** An antique Benin African bronze mask, the hair detailed in a criss-cross engraved pattern, scarification engraved detail to the cheeks and mouth sides, the small beard evident in relief, repeat looping ringed border. 11.3 x 4 x 14.7 cm. Provenance: From… ***
*** A Nigerian Yoruba carved wood ibeji female figure, standing, with metal ring bracelets stacked on forearms and ankles, remnant blue pigment to carved coiffure, height 27 cm. ***
*** An old African Cameroon carved ivory figure group, the naked male figure with checkered detailed long hair, he sits astride a standing hyena with open mouth, all upon a ring form base, dark veined evidence of age, umber pigment to the recesses. Height 14… ***
*** An African carved ivory tusk, carved with the bust of a West African woman, above sections carved with various figures in landscape. Outer curvature 63 cm ***
*** A large West African old carved ivory bust of a woman, tall ridged central combed coiffure, relief scarification to her face, long neck, raised chest. Weight 1855gms. Height 25.5 cm ***
*** A vintage Turkana tribe Kenya elephant hIde hunting shield, double lobed and tapered form, the central wooden spine incorporating the handle lashed with leather and highlighted with cowrie shells. Length 94.5 cm ***
*** An African carved and decorated wood mask, highlighted with coloured pigments, green, white and red beads to the nose and mouth, further beads to the top section, the old fabric, highlighted with further beads and cowrie shells. Height 40 cm ***
*** A West African (Benin) bronze torus device. Reputedly a ritual object to indicate potable water and avoid its pollution, being placed visibly in a water source. Circular shape with flanged slot and four affixed spheres, with various surface decorations.… ***
*** An old African carved ivory bust of a young woman, traditionally finely worked hair, the base with natural exterior, otherwise smoothly polished. Height 16 cm ***
*** An African Songe tribal carved wood figure, modelled standing with hands clasped to swollen belly, a fetish tied to its left arm, the grotesquely distorted head surmounted by a hide and horn crown. Height 90 cm ***
*** An African assegai and short spear, the assegai with typical leaf shaped blade on short shaft, the other spear with a small blade on long steel shaft affixed to a wooden shaft with woven wire collar. Longest 135 cm. ***
*** A vintage African Liberian tribal carved mask, stylised form with relief carved detail including pronounced horns, highlighted with leopard skin moustache and beard, feather head-dress with further big cat skin and shells, the beard extension of animal… ***
*** An African Songye Kifwebe mask, entirely carved in linial curves, protruding eyes, nose and mouth. Height 56 cm ***
*** An African tribal dance mask, originating from the Yoruba peoples in Nigeria and Benin, worn on the head, the 'Gelede cult' honours women, mothers and fertility. On specially made stand and with label stating provenance. Height 60 cm (on stand). ***
*** An African Dan bird mask, from the Congo and used for protection, on metal and wood stand. Height 43 cm. ***
*** An African carved ivory female bust tusk section, the traditional African woman with elaborate head-dress, height 36.5 cm. ***
*** An old African Kongo nkisi (fetish), modelled as a Janus headed dog, the torso studded with steel blades surrounding a section to its back filled with fetish material and wrapped with cane. Some small borer holes, length 37 cm. Provenance: collection of… ***
*** An old African Zulu spear, the flat tapered iron with fine brass/copper bound wire-work to the wooden shaft, fur and skin bound grip. Length 133 cm. ***
*** An African terracotta equestrian figure, Republic of Mali, Djenne region, bright red pigment decorated. Repaired at the waist, height 36 cm ***
*** An old African Zulu spear, the long mildly tapered damascene blade connected to a plain hardwood shaft with thick bound animal skin section. Overall length 118 cm. ***
*** An African Yoruba Epa mask, carved and painted wood with applied canvas, cowrie shell and bead highlights. Disc form top with yellow star detail. Benin, Nigeria district, height 60 cm. ***
*** A vintage East African Masai tribal antelope hide shield, oval form with bound curving branch frame, painted in orange/red and black on white, leather bound. Height 110 cm. ***
*** An African wooden stool, with circular concave top raised on an angular pierced support from a circular base, diameter 29.5 cm ***
*** An early 20th century African carved ivory lidded box, the tusk section carved in relief with various African animals, lion, elephant, etc., the oval flat lid surmounted with a lion beneath a tree, height 11.5 cm, width 10 cm. ***
*** A small rare and collectable ivory and ebony figure of a black child with a plate and large spider, seated on a slice of African elephant ivory. African-American memorabilia. Width 10 cm height 5.5 cm ***
*** An African Ivory Coast, Baule tribe carved wood female figure, modelled seated. Decorated with bead and shell accessories, height 55.5 cm ***
*** An African carved wood maternity figure, possibly Senufo, Ivory Coast, modelled seated holding a child, the head finished with a dramatic coiffure, height 49 cm ***
*** An African Songye Kifwebe mask with fluted carved and white painted surfaces, With stand, height 38 cm ***
*** An African Congo figured stool, the standing figure supporting the disc slab 'seat' upon its head supported by its hands, scarification detail. Height 46.5 cm ***
*** A vintage East African Masai tribal antelope hide shield, oval form with bound curving branch frame, painted in orange/red and black on white, leather bound. Height 110 cm ***
*** An African wood tribal figure, originating from the Mambilla tribes of Nigeria and Cameroon, pronounced facial features and numerous nails for hair. Height 51 cm (on small wood stand). ***
*** An Edwardian black lacquered bamboo sword-stick with a triangular section blade and a carved horn African head handle studded with 'jewels', length 95 cm. ***
*** An African knobkerrie, the single piece hardwood knob, with four panels of finely woven brass wire grips to shaft, length 67 cm. ***
*** An African Dan tribal mask, carved with a large bird beak mouth, slit eyes, tripartite headdress with coir and cowrie shell decoration, mounted on a display stand. Overall height 66 cm ***
*** An African Chokwe tribal female mask (Mwano Pwo), surmounted by a feather and fibre headdress. Height 45 cm. ***
*** An African painted and woven fibre tall helmet mask, tapered form with exposed structure, black, white and red pigment painted, wire frame. Height 88 cm ***
*** An African tribal Punu mask, the spirit mask from the Gabon with pronounced facial features, scarification to forehead, high headdress, with white pigment to face. 17 x 33 cm ***
*** African Carved Heavy large Figure Group, A vintage African carved heavy ebony sculpture as a column of 18 figures. Height 96 cm ***
*** An African Chokwe dance mask, pronounced facial features, scarification to the forehead, old paint finish, on metal and wood stand. Height 41 cm (on stand). ***
*** A West African carved wood figure, with elongated torso, high domed coiffure, tribal scarification to back and sternum, height 48.5 cm ***
*** A West African tribal mask, dark terracotta with fibre and cowrie shell headdress. Length 23 cm ***
*** An African Asante elephant ivory tusk trumpet, the side-blown trumpet formed from a tusk tip, the diamond shaped carved mouthpiece delineated from a ridged swollen carved section. Length 49 cm ***
*** A collection of 15 small carved ivory mainly animals, includes African Ashanti headrest, various lions, elephants and other small and large animals, the tallest 3 cm, finely detailed, some damage. ***
*** An early 20th century folk art African carving, depicting a 'white explorer' seated in a litter being carried by the native bearers, old paint finish. 41 cm x 10 cm. ***
*** An African carved ivory fetish figural pestle on coconut shell base filled with various glass highlights in resin, height 13 cm. ***
*** A vintage Gabon African Kwele carved mask, height 25.5 cm. ***
*** An African tribal Fang mask, the mask from the Gabon with pronounced facial features, scarification to cheeks, high headdress, with white pigment to face. 17 x 35 cm ***
*** An African carved wood fetish figure, standing man with snake, painted face and studded with nails. Congo. Height 55 cm ***
*** A waterbuck hide, African antelope, in good condition. 156 x 130 cm. ***
*** A carved Central African fly whisk, the handle in the form of a standing figure, horse hair whisk. Length 37 cm. ***
*** A carved North African headrest, restrained carved decoration to each side, nice patina. 14.5 cm x 15 cm ***
*** Two vintage African carved ivory elephants, curved form. height 11 cm. ***
*** A South African Eastern Cape Province Thembu tribal mask, oval with surmounting crown and fibre back cap, the face featuring slit eyes and painted highlights as well as a collar of cowrie shells, height 33 cm. ***
*** An African Chokwe sacred wooden mask, pronounced facial features, decorative scarification and fibre hair. ***
*** A wooden African face mask, pronounced eyes, nose and mouth, with stylised scarification decoration and old paint effects. 25 cm x 34 cm. ***
*** An African, carved and painted Dan tribe hyena mask, with stand, height 26 cm ***
*** An African Congo carved wood mask, with white pigment painted face, swollen 'coffee bean' eyes. With display stand, height 27 cm. ***
*** An African Songye mask, the thin elongated mask covered with linear incisions with white pigment, square and protruding lips and pronounced nose with stylised eyes. 14 x 31 cm ***
*** A carved African Dogon wooden panelled door, carved in high relief with stylised figures and bordered by serrated bands, the carving incorporating an integral sliding lock. 42.5 cm x 320 excluding hinges ***
*** An African tribal mask, with elaborate fibre headdress, paint effects to face. 20 cm x 26 cm. ***
*** An old African Galoa Gabon wood tribal mask, with traces of original coloured pigment, open eyes and mouth with teeth. Length 33 cm ***
*** An African ivory carved portrait bust of a young woman, her hair in four elevated plaits, signed verso - Ndala, raised on hardwood plinth. Height 20 cm ***
*** A West African carved wood female figure, with hands clasped to abdomen, high domed and braided coiffure, tribal scarification to back and sternum, height 49 cm. ***
*** An old African solid carved ivory bust of a young woman, traditional elaborate coiffure. Height 14.5 cm. ***
*** A Lega bird mask, long hook beak type beard, pronounced nose, eyes and forehead. Old paint remains to the eyes. (Lega peoples are situated in the Congo). 17 cm x 36 cm. ***
*** An African Mkonde carved walking stick, with figure and snake carved to the shaft. Length 97 cm ***
*** An African carved wood Ashanti fertility figure, with discoid head, the neck and waist with colourful beads, height 41 cm ***
*** A 19th century African two colour hardwood knobkerrie with a plain circular ball and a long handle. Length 68 cm ***
*** An African carved stool with oval dished top raised on a tall stem and swollen foot, height 40 cm ***
*** A 20th century African Benin brass sculpted ancestral head of an oba (king), applied diamond form highlights and multi-strand neck decoration, a raised cross-form to the head dress. Height 30.5 cm. ***
*** A North African wooden headrest, some decorative detail to the rest. 6 x 21 cm ***
*** An African tribal mask, from the Cameroon, extreme facial features, remnants of paint, on metal and wood stand. Height 52 cm (including stand). ***
*** A vintage Senufo Ivory Coast African tribal mask, decorated with red and white pigments, carved with bird surmount, height 59 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies… ***
*** An African carved wood heddle pulley, Baule people, Ivory Coast, the finial carved as a portrait bust with divided and plaited beard; cheeks neck and brow with scarification; coiffure raised in a topknot. Provenance: Collection of the Korowai weaver Garry… ***
*** An African Gabon Fang tribe carved wood reliquary head, raised on a columnar neck and with tripartite flattened coiffure. With stand, height 34 cm ***
*** An African Chokwe sacred wooden mask, pronounced facial features, decorative scarification and fibre hair. ***
*** A Teke fetish figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, old painted textile wrapping and scarification to the face, height 48 cm. ***
*** An African heavy carved ebony hardwood sculpture of a fisherman, the traditional tribesman with catch. Height 75 cm ***
*** An African Gabon tribal Punu spirit mask, with pronounced facial features, scarification to forehead, high stylised coiffure and white pigment to face. 17 x 33 cm. ***
*** A pair of small African carved ivory busts, of a traditional man and woman, he with a tall hat, she with her head held high. Height of each 12 cm ***
*** An old African carved ivory bust, the young woman with bowl supported to her head. Height 14.2 cm ***
*** A carved Teke male figure, depicting holding his belly, pronounced facial features (the Teke peoples situated in the Congo). Height 32 cm ***
*** An old African hardwood knobkerrie long throwing club, the traditional ball head on a mildly tapered shaft with a section of bound skin grip. Length 77 cm. ***
*** An African Chokwe carved wooden axe, tapered steel blade, full female stylised figure to the butt end. ***
*** A large old African helmet mask with oversize features and raffia ring fixed to the crown, height 39 cm. ***
*** An African Ivory Coast Yaure tribal mask, with a bird crest, height 53.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist) ***
*** An Ivory Coast Dan tribal carved wooden mask, pigment to the large eyes with slit openings, protruding mouth, fibre and banded cotton framing with shell applied lengths. ***
*** A 19th century tin plate articulated African/American male figure, blue jacket, red trousers, spats and a yellow wide brimmed hat, height 25.5 cm (on wood block stand). ***
*** 19th century Zulu tribal Knobkerrie, a traditional wooden throwing stick with a heavy rounded knob, length 68 cm Traditionally used by Southern African tribes including the Zulu, as a weapon in warfare. ***