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A VERY NICE UPPER VOLTA (BURKINO FASO) SLINGSHOT
WS006
A very beautifully carved Lobi or Mossi slingshot in the form of a standing woman with detailed facial features and hair dating to the mid 20th century. The finely chipped surface is particularly nice. This fine piece is in excellent condition. It measures 8 1 / 4 inches high and is 3 1/8 inches wide. $ 100.00 |
A VERY NICE MAPRIK WOODEN YAM MASK
LF229
An older and bautifully carved and painted Abelam mask in natural pigments. There is evidence of repaints. This is a super example. The back shows good age. From the Maprik area north of the Sepik River. 27 1/2" See eBay Sales.
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JIVARO INDIAN HEADHUNTING CANTEEN
P705
A rare and important Shuar Jivaro artifact collected between 1948 and the mid-1950's by a German adventurer on the Rio Pastaza in the Pastaza Province of eastern Ecuador. This is a painted gourd embellished with thick tar and "magic" red jungle beans around the neck. The gourd served as a warrior's canteen on headhunting raids. Two large bizarre figures are painted on the body of the canteen. This is an extremely rare piece of tribal art in superb condition. It measures 11 inches tall and is about 3 1 / 2 inches in diameter.
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A BEAUTIFUL OLD QUECHUA INDIAN FLUTE
N657
An authentic vintage flute of Calcha Quechua origin with a beautiful patina. The instrument is made from a thick cane that was split at the proximal end during manufacture. The mouthpiece is a hand carved piece of hardwood and the entire flute was wrapped with thick sinew in 12 places although one of the wrappings is missing. Notes can still be played. The initials “F C” are crudely carved near the top of the flute. This is an old musical instrument and as a work of art, displays beautifully. It measures 18 1/4 inches long and is 1 inch in diameter. SOLD.
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A PAINTED NEW GUINEA PADDLE
TAD1224
A superb PNG used canoe oar collected at Masingi Village on the Middle Ramu River. There are finely carved concentric circles at the proximal "handle" end and intricate carvings at the distal neck. The paddle portion is finely painted with black sap from the breadfruit tree of a mask-like figure. The paddle is very thin, measuring about 5/8" at the middle. 69 1/2" long. $200
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A NICE CAMEROON FERTILITY DOLL
WS098
This is a powerful northern Cameroon doll from the Namji tribe used by women to ensure fertility. These are considered among the finest of Africa. This one was painted black and wrapped with three sizes of antique glass trade beads in red, green, yellow, blue and white colors. Each ankle is embellished with red and green yarns, respectively. The head is nicely sculpted with a high coiffure. The doll stands 11 3 / 4 inches tall by 5 1 / 4 inches wide. See eBay sales. |
AUTHENTIC IRIAN JAYA PENIS COVER
WS105
A wonderfully shaped (natural sculpture) penis sheath, or phallo-crypt, from old Dutch New Guinea. This older example comes from the Dani Tribe in the Womena region on the west end of the island. Constructed of a special gourd (Cucurbitaceae family) grown for this purpose. These are called koteka in the local language. The base with nice basketry wrap; a long, plant fiber waist tie is attached. These phallocrypts were also used to carry money and tobacco. The artifact measures 9 3 / 4 inches long. $ 80.00 SOLD |
