| *** | An old war shield, Simbai. Provenance: Allan D Christensen collection no CC60612 Collected by Philip Goldman, Allen D. And Carmen M. Christensen founded the Christensen Fund as a private foundation in California in 1957. Allen, who was a civil and mining… | *** |  |
| *** | A large & fine Songe Kifwebe mask, the grooved pattern on the face of the mask is a common characteristic of a Kifwebe mask from the Songye tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo in central sub-Saharan Africa. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes… | *** |  |
| *** | Ancestral figure in the form of a stylized bird. Senufu people, Ivory Coast. Height 129 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of African elephant foot stools C1960 (pre 1973) | *** |  |
| *** | A Lega ivory mask, this Lega mask is known as lukungu lwa tata, which literally means 'Skull of My Father'. on fitted metal stand, Democratic Republic of Congo. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, South American Private Collector, height… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of sixteen African flutes, old and used flutes from various tribes. Men used such flutes in rituals to call the names of ancestors and to communicate with one another when hunting, the tones of a well-played flute mimicking the tone of speech… | *** |  |
| *** | An ancestral figure, finely carved and patina throughout, Cameroon, Central Africa, height 21.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An elongated African bronze mask, on fitted metal stand. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, south American Private Collector, height 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A seated African figure, repair to leg of chair, a/f. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Ambassador 49 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Yoruba mask, with metal staples, elaborate coiffure, A/F. Nigeria, Africa. Height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A mid 20th century African ivory bead necklace; with hand carved clasp 36 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of carved African ivory tusks, purchased in Zimbabwe 1970 a carved procession of elephants and a crocodile, each on a timber stand 34 cm | *** |  |
| *** | John Takawira, (1938/9-1989) Zimbabwe, Proud girl, Springstone, incised signature to base, catalogue no. SN988, incised to base, height 36 cm. Provenance: The Shona gallery, Harare, 1991, original invoice included | *** |  |
| *** | A bust of a female Yoruba figure, with exaggerated ears, traces of blue colouring, insect damage to base A/F, Nigeria. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A deep African ladle, finely carved in hard wood on a fitted metal stand. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, south American Private Collector, height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Lega ivory figure, stained with palm oil to give dark patina, collected in 1950's, Congo, Africa. Provenance: on document, height 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Teak and copper reliquary figure, mounted. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | Songye Mask of large proportions decorated with a series parallel incisions on the face and equipped with a woven fibre cape piece at rear, Congo. Mounted on wooden stand. 46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | African dance mask of massive proportions in the form of a cow. Mali (?). 110 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Baule masks, Ivory Coast, one in unusual double faced form, Gba Gba. Both exhibit signs of wear, height 37 cm to 44 cm, width 14 cm to 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two African elephant carved ivory lidded tusk boxes | *** |  |
| *** | Cameroon ancestral mask, with remnant human hair decoration around mouth. Provenance: collection number CC409347 (Christensen collection), Africa. Height 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good mid 20th century carved African ivory lidded box; carved from a section of elephant tusk, depicting an elephant, and a male and female tending to the crops. Complete with fitted rosewood base and lid with ivory handle 12(14 with handle) x 13 x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Baule mask, ivory coast, Africa, on custom stand, height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Bamileke stool, carved from a single piece of wood. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Dan mask, Liberia, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Patricia Fenton collection, NSW, height 28 cm, width 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and painted West African Panu mask, the female mask with a jutting jaw and protruding lips, painted with thick white pigment, mounted on fitted metal stand, Gabon. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, south American Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Hehe stool, Tanzania, circa 1920. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal… | *** |  |
| *** | An African sculpture 143 cm | *** |  |
| *** | African school, (20th century), Femal torso with raised arms, carved timber, signed verso, indistinct, 65 x 29 x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A coffee table, made from African panel with iron figures of tribal huntsman chasing animals 117 cm x 87 | *** |  |
| *** | Dan 'Ge-Gon' Society mask with man/bird face and attached headdress, Nigeria. Length 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A red glass bead Yoruba King Crown, Nigeria. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | A South African four drawer desk | *** |  |
| *** | Igo mask, early example, mounted. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal… | *** |  |
| *** | African dance mask of massive proportions, decorated with ochre and featuring stylized antelope horns. 141 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good mid 20th century carved African ivory lidded box (pre 1973); carved from a section of elephant tusk, depicting an elephant, and a woman milling corn. Complete with fitted rosewood base and lid with ivory handle 12.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A mid 20th century carved African ivory figure; depicting a water carrier with child 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A group of African carvings, pottery figures and a large stone carving of a family (5). Tallest 34 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Igbo stool, Nigeria, first half 20th century. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | Pokot stool, Kenya, first half 20th century. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | Lobi stool, Sudan, circa 1920. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal journeys… | *** |  |
| *** | Yoruba lidded container, lid with for recessed face designs with elaborate coiffure. Base is worn and damaged, A/F, Nigeria, Africa. Diameter 41 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three mid 20th century African ivory bangles 7.5 cm dia approx | *** |  |
| *** | Turkhana headrest, circa 1950s. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal… | *** |  |
| *** | Ethiopian headrest, Kambatta Arussi. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal… | *** |  |
| *** | A Yoruba Gelede mask Nigeria, Africa | *** |  |
| *** | Three mid 20th century African ivory bangles 7.5 cm dia approx | *** |  |
| *** | A Dogon bronze cast in the form of a female 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An African sculpture 116 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A young Tibetan seated monk carved wood with traces of gilt, 19th century. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 16 cm, width 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A West African totem, timber with earth colours, height 166 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Unknown fetish, possibly Congo, early 20th century. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | Wall plaque in the dramatic form of an African owl. 102 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Ancestral figure with carved wood interior and completely covered with multiple strands of coloured beads, Cameroon. 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of West African ladles, in mock colonial form, West Africa, length 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Upper Congo Machette, with timber hilt and incised blade | *** |  |
| *** | Gouache on fabric a procession of decorated horses and elephants, India, 20th century, the elephants and horses facing forward and festooned in ceremonial attire, with ribbons and tassels and large elaborate blankets, painted border, framed and glazed,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese shoes for bound feet, using recycled fabric and hand stitched, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, the back open to give some relief to the the wearer, note, the feet were referred to as lotus feet and the desired length was the same as a… | *** |  |
| *** | A slit gong drum with prominent finial, Benin, finial in the form of an ancestral bust, on a fitted metal stand, Benin, Nigeria. Provenance: Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, South American private collector, height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Turkana headrest, circa 1950s. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal journeys… | *** |  |
| *** | Zulu headrest, Swazi, exotic African hardwood. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | A Dan mask of wood with classic fine features 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Dogon female ancestral figure, in classic form, arms raised above head, with crusty patina, Dogon people, Mali, Africa, height 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An African mask, with carved visage and hair tassels, Ghana, Africa, length 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ebony and copper Swazi headrest Swaziland. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | A wooden Zulu knobkerrie South Africa. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal… | *** |  |
| *** | Masai glass bead earrings, Kenya, mounted on stand. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | Headrest, Africa. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various personal journeys through the… | *** |  |
| *** | An african tribal mask (not including easel) | *** |  |
| *** | A green, white, red and green Zulu knobkerrie South Africa wood and telephone wire. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive… | *** |  |
| *** | An Ashanti Chief stool, beautifully carved from hardwood, the central part of the stool with a long necked bird (a clan totem), the deeply incised designs on both sides and top of the stool, Ghana, 38 x 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A red, yellow and blue Zulu knobkerrie South Africa wood and telephone wire. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of three pictures including a 1950's framed photo of an African American showgirl, a framed photo titled 'Poplar Grove' and a small naive pointing titled 'A Moon Light Night' | *** |  |
| *** | Masai glass beads, Kenya, circa early 20th century. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | Masai glass bead earrings, Kenya, mounted on stand. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | Masai glass bead earrings, Kenya, mounted on stand. Provenance: ex-Michael green collection. Michael green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | Camaroon skirt, glass beads and Cowrie shells, mounted on stand. Provenance: ex-Michael green collection. Michael green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art,… | *** |  |
| *** | Ethiopian headrest with glass beads, circa 1950. Provenance: ex-Michael green collection. Michael green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |
| *** | Contemporary African mask incorporating features of a Dan mask surmounted by ram's horns and two birds | *** |  |
| *** | African fetish figure, wood with skin apron, metal neck ornament and steel and bead decoration, Republic of Congo. 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of African carved rosewood busts 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three African carved ebony Baboon figures, together with pair of horn carved birds bird 35 cm long, Baboon 16 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A West African tribal mask | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage South African corner cabinet | *** |  |
| *** | An African Benin bronze/brass bust of an Oba 26 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A female African ancestral figure, with horizontal breasts and clasping a green head, signs of rot to base A/F, Nigeria. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 64 cm | *** |  |
| *** | African figure (AF) 104 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Trousse knife and copper alloy sheath decorated with stingray skin, Tibet / Nepal, 20th century. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Kuba Shoowa cloth Congo rafia and antler velvet. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including… | *** |  |
| *** | A nest of three South African tables | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Benin African Queen bust 20th century 22 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A male African ancestral figure, in hardwood with hands extended, palms facing upwards. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 71 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An African hardwood bead necklace and bangle | *** |  |
| *** | An African Makonde tree of life carved timber sculpture, intricately carved interlocking human figures representing both unity & continuity, height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Turkana headrest Kenya wood and leather. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including various… | *** |  |