June Sale 2024 — Civilizations & Tribal Arts

1. Lot

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   Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and adorned with feathers. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H24cm

   Estimate: 250 € / 350 €

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   250 €

2. Lot

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   Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and adorned with feathers. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H25cm

   Estimate: 250 € / 350 €

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   250 €

3. Lot

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   Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and adorned with feathers. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H23cm

   Estimate: 250 € / 350 €

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   250 €

4. Lot

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   Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and adorned with feathers. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H17cm

   Estimate: 180 € / 250 €

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   180 €

5. Lot

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   Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and adorned with feathers. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H17cm

   Estimate: 180 € / 250 €

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   180 €

6. Lot

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   Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with protruding ears, adorned with feathers, the arms are removable and nailed to the rest of the body. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H39cm Restorations to both feet

   Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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   400 €

7. Lot

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   Temple gargoyle Temple gargoyle with small arms and an oversized head, depicted standing. The missing lower body serves as a jar stopper. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th c. 11x9xH17cm

   Estimate: 180 € / 250 €

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   180 €

8. Lot

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   Temple gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropo-zoomorphic representation of a temple gargoyle with an oversized head, with wide scarred cheeks. The eyes, nostrils, ears, nipples and navel are marked by a small hole. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th c. 11x11x26cm

   Estimate: 220 € / 300 €

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   220 €

9. Lot

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   Temple gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomarphic representation of a temple gargoyle with a disproportionately large head and wide cheeks. The ears, nostrils, and navel are marked by a small hole. One horn is missing. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island. 16x11x29cm

   Estimate: 220 € / 300 €

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   220 €

10. Lot

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    Temple gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomarphic representation of a temple gargoyle with an aquiline nose and bulging eyes, with elephant tusks emerging from its half-open mouth (missing on the left one). The ears, nostrils, nipples, and navel are marked by a small hole. The head is surmounted by a pair of horns. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 18x15x38cm

    Estimate: 320 € / 450 €

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    320 €

11. Lot

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    Temple gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomarphic representation of a temple gargoyle with bulging eyes, its mouth with curved tusks on either side revealing the tongue. The nostrils, nipples, and navel are marked by a small hole. The head is surmounted by a pair of horns. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 13x7x26cm

    Estimate: 250 € / 350 €

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    250 €

12. Lot

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    Temple gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomarphic representation of a temple gargoyle, with a diamond-shaped head surmounted by two locks of hair parting to the right and left. The ears, nostrils, nipples, and navel are marked by a hole. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 15x11x29cm

    Estimate: 250 € / 350 €

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    250 €

13. Lot

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    Jarai Statue Kut post, anthropomorphic figuration depicting a male figure in a hieratic posture, wearing a wide-collared shirt and a cap. Ravined Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnic group, 19th century. H122cm. Ref: in the work entitled Jaraï by Bertrand Goy and Jean Yves Coué.

    Estimate: 1 200 € / 1 800 €

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    1 200 €

14. Lot

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    Jarai Statue Anthropomorphic figuration depicting a female figure standing on a small terrace with her arms along her body. Ravined Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnic group, 19th century. H86cm.

    Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €

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    800 €

15. Lot

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    Jarai Statue Anthropomorphic figuration depicting a male figure wearing a cap, standing on a high circular plinth with his hands on his thighs, on which a pistol has been sculpted on each side. Ravined Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnic group, 19th century. H96cm.

    Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €

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    800 €

16. Lot

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    Jarai Statue Anthropomorphic figuration depicting a male figure in a hieratic posture with very damaged arms along his body. Ravined Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnic group, 19th century. H98cm.

    Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €

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    800 €

17. Lot

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    Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic figuration illustrating a female figure depicted standing, holding an elongated object in her hands, dressed in a knee-length robe, with slightly bent legs. Ravined wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnic group, 19th century. H100cm.

    Estimate: 900 € / 1 400 €

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    900 €

18. Lot

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    Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic figure in eroded wood. Jaraï, Vietnam, early 20th century. H121cm

    Estimate: 1 200 € / 1 500 €

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    1 200 €

19. Lot

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    Jaraï Statue Male anthropomorphic figure wearing a hat, depicted standing with arms along the body. Eroded wood. Jaraï, Vietnam, early 20th century. H106cm

    Estimate: 900 € / 1 300 €

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    900 €

20. Lot

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    Jaraï Statue Ravined wood anthropomorphic statuette, depicted seated in a thinker's pose, elbows on knees, hands on cheeks. Vietnam, Jaraï ethnic group H87cm

    Estimate: 450 € / 650 €

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    450 €

21. Lot

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    Dayak Post Protective post Bearing the effigy of a Dutchman, aimed at keeping enemies away and frightening them. Borneo, Dayak ethnic group. Brussels Collection H150cm

    Estimate: 1 300 € / 1 800 €

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    1 300 €

22. Lot

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    Statue in ravined wood Dancer on temple ridge. Burma, 17th century. Ravined wood. 22x25x150cm

    Estimate: 1 100 € / 1 900 €

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    1 100 €

23. Lot

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    Wooden sign Roof crest representing a sign. Eroded wood. Numerous losses. Burma, 19th century. 14x27xH80cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 700 €

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    400 €

24. Lot

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    Ifugao Statue Male statuette wearing a hat, depicted standing with hands along the body, leaning forward, legs slightly bent. Northern Luzon, Cordillera province of Ifugao, Hapao. Philippines. Wood with shiny dark patina. H 75 cm

    Estimate: 900 € / 1 400 €

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    900 €

25. Lot

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    Bulul Couple Bulul Tinagtago Couple. Represented standing with hands placed on thighs. Nara wood with a black and shiny usage patina. North Luzon, Cordillera, Ifugao province, Hapao. Philippines. H39&40cm Similar pieces at the exhibition Philippines, Archipelago of Exchanges, Musée du Quai Branly, Paris.

    Estimate: 1 300 € / 1 800 €

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    1 300 €

26. Lot

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    Wooden Statuette Zoomorphic wooden statuette, weathered, represented standing with both arms along the body. Indonesia H38cm

    Estimate: 300 € / 450 €

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    300 €

27. Lot

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    Dayak Statue Figure represented standing, arms slightly detached from the body, eyes and ears in relief, the open mouth reveals long teeth. Indonesia, Dayak Hardwood H61cm

    Estimate: 500 € / 800 €

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    500 €

28. Lot

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    Aloalo Post Mini carved post, surmounted by 2 buffaloes. Madagascar, AloAlo ethnic group 12x12x70cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 600 €

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    400 €

29. Lot

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    Granary Ladder Granary ladder surmounted by a protective ancestor's head. India, Naga ethnic group, 17th c. H170cm

    Estimate: 900 € / 1 400 €

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    900 €

30. Lot

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    Naga Wooden Statue Coconut cracker surmounted by an anthropomorphic head. Wood. Indonesia H120cm

    Estimate: 500 € / 900 €

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    500 €

31. Lot

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    Naga Wooden Statue Pilgrim represented standing on an elephant, holding a cane in his right hand, his left hand placed on his thigh. This effigy guarded the entrance to the Morhongs. North India, Assam, Nagaland, 17th c. 40x17x130cm

    Estimate: 1 200 € / 1 400 €

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    1 200 €

32. Lot

    32

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    Lance Points Set of two lance points on a base. Rusted iron. Thailand. 3x19cm & 2.5x21cm

    Estimate: 150 € / 250 €

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    150 €

33. Lot

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    Ifugao Bracelet Ceremonial bracelet made of warthog ivory, topped with a rice guardian with arms on knees. Philippines, Ifugao 10x4x13cm (H20cm with base)

    Estimate: 220 € / 280 €

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    220 €

34. Lot

    34

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    Arrow Quiver Arrow holder. Bamboo. Indonesia 4.5x40cm

    Estimate: 50 € / 90 €

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    50 €

35. Lot

    35

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    Coconut grater Coconut grater with folding seat. Hardwood. Indonesia 19x52cm

    Estimate: 120 € / 180 €

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    120 €

36. Lot

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    Coconut grater Coconut grater with folding seat. Hardwood. Indonesia 18x54cm

    Estimate: 120 € / 180 €

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    120 €

37. Lot

    37

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    Mortar Ravined hardwood mortar Burma, 19th c. 42x41cm

    Estimate: 150 € / 250 €

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    150 €

38. Lot

    38

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    Pillar Architectural element, base of pillar. Teak. India, Rajasthan 32x36cm

    Estimate: 150 € / 250 €

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    150 €

39. Lot

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    Boomerang CENTRAL DESERT BOOMERANG / KILLER BOOMERANG This boomerang is carved from a hardwood and used in the 2nd part of the 20th century during ceremonies and mainly for dances. Some traces of red ochre remain. Provenance: Boomerang gallery (Amsterdam), Peter Madden collection (Netherlands). 6x67cm

    Estimate: 350 € / 450 €

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    350 €

40. Lot

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    Spear thrower Woomera spear thrower. Carved wood. Early 20th century. Australia 12x91cm

    Estimate: 300 € / 400 €

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    300 €

41. Lot

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    Aboriginal Shield Shield with finely carved zigzag patterns with traces of red and yellow ochre. Early 20th century. Australia 18x77cm

    Estimate: 600 € / 700 €

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    600 €

42. Lot

    42

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    Spear War spear. Wood and iron. 19th century. Laos 212cm

    Estimate: 90 € / 150 €

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    90 €

43. Lot

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    Swordfish Bill Pole-mounted swordfish bill. Papua New Guinea 7x75cm (84cm with base)

    Estimate: 150 € / 250 €

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    150 €

44. Lot

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    Swordfish Bill Pole-mounted swordfish bill, decorated with shell and feathers. Papua New Guinea 7x75cm (84cm with base)

    Estimate: 150 € / 250 €

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    150 €

45. Lot

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    Braided Basket Finely braided wicker basket. Indonesia. 19x21x39cm

    Estimate: 80 € / 120 €

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    80 €

46. Lot

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    Braided Basket Braided wicker fish basket. Indonesia. 22x23x28cm

    Estimate: 40 € / 60 €

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    40 €

47. Lot

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    Antique Basket Antique tea basket on small feet with handles. Vietnam. 31x25x46cm

    Estimate: 80 € / 120 €

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    80 €

48. Lot

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    Antique Basket Old braided wicker basket. Vietnam 36xH53cm

    Estimate: 80 € / 120 €

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    80 €

49. Lot

    49

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    Coconut pot Large coconut wood pot. Indonesia. 22xH63cm

    Estimate: 130 € / 190 €

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    130 €

50. Lot

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    Papuan Necklace Braided fiber and shell necklace. Papua New Guinea. 16x38cm (with base 45cm)

    Estimate: 130 € / 180 €

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    130 €

51. Lot

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    Papuan Necklace Braided fiber and shell loincloth. Papua New Guinea. 14x32cm (with base 46cm)

    Estimate: 120 € / 160 €

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    120 €

52. Lot

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    Papuan Necklace Handmade ceremonial adornment made of shells and braided fibers. Worn by tribal chiefs to impress enemies, these adornments also serve the chiefs to seduce the women of the village. Papua New Guinea. 31xH59cm

    Estimate: 130 € / 180 €

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    130 €

53. Lot

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    Necklace of circular shells that essentially served as currency. Papua New Guinea. 33cm

    Estimate: 100 € / 130 €

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    100 €

54. Lot

    54

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    Papuan Necklace Chief's necklace made of braided vegetable fibers adorned with cowrie shells, cassowary feathers and porcupine quills (some tips damaged) Papua New Guinea 44x58cm

    Estimate: 80 € / 140 €

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    80 €

55. Lot

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    Papuan Necklace Chief's adornment, warthog teeth, vegetable fibers, cassowary feathers, fossil. Papua New Guinea 30x45cm (with base 62cm)

    Estimate: 120 € / 180 €

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    120 €

56. Lot

    56

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    Necklace made of blue glass beads, dog and warthog teeth, mounted on a raffia rope. India, Naga tribe 26cm

    Estimate: 40 € / 80 €

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    40 €

57. Lot

    57

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    Braided vegetable fiber necklace adorned with cowrie shells and dog teeth. Papua New Guinea 35x30cm

    Estimate: 80 € / 120 €

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    80 €

58. Lot

    58

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    Aloalo Post AloAlo post depicting two birds. Eroded wood. Madagascar, Aloalo ethnic group, 19th c. Former Franco-Italian collection H175cm

    Estimate: 4 000 € / 5 000 €

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    4 000 €

59. Lot

    59

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    Aloalo Post AloAlo post depicting a bird. Eroded wood. Madagascar, Aloalo ethnic group, 19th c. H170cm

    Estimate: 4 000 € / 5 000 €

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    4 000 €

60. Lot

    60

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    Aloalo Post AloAlo post depicting a figure. Eroded wood. Madagascar, Aloalo ethnic group, 19th c. H183cm

    Estimate: 3 500 € / 4 000 €

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    3 500 €

61. Lot

    61

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    Baoulé Shield Shield surmounted by two birds with a shiny patina Fibers, feathers, iron and wood with traces of light cobalt blue polychrome Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé ethnic group, 20th c. H 70 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

62. Lot

    62

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    Bozo Mask Zoomorphic representation Made of hardwood Mali, Bozo ethnic group, 20th c. L 60 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

63. Lot

    63

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    Kifwebe Mask Miniature "KIFWEBE" feminine mask, its entire surface covered with harmoniously and regularly arranged streaks. Wood, Songye usage patina, Democratic Republic of Congo Second half of the 20th c. H 20 cm

    Estimate: 300 € / 400 €

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    300 €

64. Lot

    64

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    Bété Mask Warrior mask wood with crusty patina Democratic Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Bété ethnic group, 20th c. 38 x 16 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

65. Lot

    65

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    Lega Mask Lega Mask Wood and natural pigments Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega ethnic group, 20th century H 25 cm

    Estimate: 350 € / 500 €

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    350 €

66. Lot

    66

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    Bambara Mask Anthropomorphic mask Wood enhanced with vibrant colors Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Bambara ethnic group, 20th century L 40 cm

    Estimate: 250 € / 300 €

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    250 €

67. Lot

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    Lega Mask Known as "Janus" mask, with double heads Late 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega ethnic group H 45 cm

    Estimate: 550 € / 600 €

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    550 €

68. Lot

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    Bozo Mask Hyena Mask Polychrome wood enhanced with vibrant colors, 20th century Mali, Bozo ethnic group L 35 cm

    Estimate: 300 € / 400 €

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    300 €

69. Lot

    69

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    Kwele Mask Kwele mask A flat and oval surface. Six almond-shaped eyes carved into the wood and symmetrically distributed on either side of a central axis Carved wood, pigments and kaolin Gabon First half of the 20th century. Former French collection of M. Guigoux H40 x 21 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

70. Lot

    70

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    Mende Mask Helmet Mask Double "Janus" face with a large domed forehead in the shape of a rhombus, a pleated neck, a symbol of prosperity, and sculpted and stylized hair Carefully carved wood with a black patina and slight traces of kaolin on the half-closed eyes as a sign of introspection. Sierra Leone Mende ethnic group Early 20th century. Former German collection. H42 x 30 cm

    Estimate: 500 € / 600 €

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    500 €

71. Lot

    71

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    Bété Mask Warrior mask Wood with a crusty patina Democratic Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Bété ethnic group Late 20th century 38 x 16 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

72. Lot

    72

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    Tshokwe Mask Magnificent mask, Tshokwe, Angola with wide half-closed eyes and slightly open mouth The femininity of the face is emphasized by the attention given to the adornment: elegant scarifications, filed teeth sharpened to points and enhanced with kaolin, diadem hairstyle, reddish-brown patina highlighting the precision of the features Mid-20th century H 23 x 16 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

73. Lot

    73

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    Punu Mask Mukuyi mask of the Okuyi, Punu Circa 1960-1980. Wood with a crusty patina and kaolin Mask featuring an idealized female face whitened with kaolin. The treatment of the eyes reflects the inner vision of the entity. The slender nose has delicately rounded nostrils, the fleshy lips are enhanced with brown pigments. Gabon H28 x 18 cm

    Estimate: 500 € / 600 €

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    500 €

74. Lot

    74

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    Dan Mask Dan Mask - Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Wood with brown patina Second half of the 20th century. 21 x 14 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

75. Lot

    75

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    Mumuye Mask "Vakono" crest mask, zoomorphic, representing a monkey. The open mouth and large eyeballs. The high, striated coiffure surmounts the face. This mask was used to drive animals away from crops. It could also be used during agrarian festivities. Nigeria, Mumuye Ethnic Group First half of the 20th century. 43 x 21 cm

    Estimate: 500 € / 600 €

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    500 €

76. Lot

    76

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    Kifwebe Mask FEMALE "KIFWEBE" TYPE MASK, its entire surface covered with harmoniously and regularly arranged stripes. Wood, shiny usage patina. Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo Second half of the 20th century. H35 x 17

    Estimate: 600 € / 700 €

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    600 €

77. Lot

    77

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    Kwélé Mask Kwélé Mask A flat and oval surface. Six almond-shaped eyes carved into the wood and symmetrically distributed on either side of a central axis. Carved wood, pigments and kaolin Gabon Mid-20th century. Former German collection. H42 x 25 cm

    Estimate: 800 € / 900 €

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    800 €

78. Lot

    78

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    Kwélé Mask Kwélé Mask in the traditional heart shape Opposing polychromy between the kaolin-whitened face and the black of the wood's patina. With two small faces carved on each side in the same style as the central piece. Gabon Mid-20th century. 35 x 31 cm

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

79. Lot

    79

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    Pende Mask Giphogo type helmet mask featuring a horizontal projection stylization of the nose, ears and beard. The whole is traditionally adorned with triangular geometric motifs and enhanced with ocher pigmentation Wood and pigments Democratic Republic of Congo - EX.Zaire, Pende Ethnic Group. Former French collection of Mr. Guigoux First half of the 20th century. H37 x 25 cm

    Estimate: 800 € / 900 €

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    800 €

80. Lot

    80

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    Kifwebe Mask FEMALE "KIFWEBE" TYPE MASK, its entire surface covered with harmoniously and regularly arranged stripes. Wood, shiny usage patina. Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo First half of the 20th century. H60 x 28 cm

    Estimate: 800 € / 900 €

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    800 €

81. Lot

    81

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    Lwalwa Mask Lwalwa mask Wood with shiny black patina Democratic Republic of Congo Former French collection Mid-20th century 35 x 17

    Estimate: 500 € / 600 €

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    500 €

82. Lot

    82

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    Hemba Statue Songiti, ancestor statue depicted standing firmly on a circular base with abnormally short legs, an elongated torso, hands resting on the belly on either side of the navel, the head is topped with a cross-shaped hairstyle swept back, the chin exaggeratedly prominent. Democratic Republic of Congo, Hemba ethnic group. 10x10x33cm

    Estimate: 700 € / 800 €

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    700 €

83. Lot

    83

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    Fon Statuette Voodoo witchcraft statue This very aesthetic statue represents a young man topped with ritual irons; these pieces were planted in the ground for specific religious rites known only to initiates. Fon. Benin. Dimension: H 47 cm Provenance: Private collection H.P Paris.

    Estimate: 400 € / 500 €

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    400 €

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