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July Sale 2026 — Civilizations & Tribal Arts
18 July 2026 · Sense Hotel Sofia, 16 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia City Center, Sofia
166 lots
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Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and a feather headdress. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H24cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
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Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and a feather headdress. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H25cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
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Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and a feather headdress. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H23cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
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Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and a feather headdress. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H17cm
Estimate: 180 € / 250 €
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Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with particularly large protruding ears and a feather headdress. Arizona, Kachina Indian people, circa 1960. Poplar roots, pigments H17cm
Estimate: 180 € / 250 €
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Kachina Doll Kachina doll depicted standing with protruding ears, a feather headdress, the arms are movable 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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Temple Gargoyle Temple gargoyle with small arms and a disproportionately large head, depicted standing. The missing lower part of the body served as a jar stopper. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 11x9xH17cm
Estimate: 180 € / 250 €
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Temple Gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomorphic representation of a temple gargoyle with a disproportionately large head and wide scarified cheeks. The eyes, nostrils, ears, nipples, and navel are marked by small holes. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 11x11x26cm
Estimate: 220 € / 300 €
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Temple Gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomorphic representation of a temple gargoyle with a disproportionately large head and wide cheeks. The ears, nostrils, and navel are marked by small holes. One horn is missing. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island. 16x11x29cm
Estimate: 220 € / 300 €
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Temple Gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomorphic representation of a temple gargoyle with an aquiline nose and bulging eyes, elephant tusks emerge from the half-open mouth (missing on the left one). The ears, nostrils, nipples, and navel are marked by small holes. The head is topped with a pair of horns. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 18x15x38cm
Estimate: 320 € / 450 €
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Temple Gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomorphic representation of a temple gargoyle with bulging eyes, the mouth with curved tusks on either side reveals the tongue. The nostrils, nipples, and navel are marked by small holes. The head is topped with a pair of horns. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 13x7x26cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
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Temple Gargoyle Ithyphallic anthropozoomorphic representation of a temple gargoyle, the diamond-shaped head topped with two tufts of hair going to the right and left. The ears, nostrils, nipples, and navel are marked by holes. Terracotta. Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, late 19th century. 15x11x29cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
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Jaraï Statue Kut post with anthropomorphic figuration illustrating a male character in a hieratic posture wearing a shirt with a wide collar and a bonnet. Eroded Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnicity, 19th century. H122cm. Ref: in the work titled Jaraï by Bertrand Goy and Jean Yves Coué.
Estimate: 1 200 € / 1 800 €
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Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic figuration illustrating a female character depicted standing on a small terrace with her arms along her body. Eroded Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnicity, 19th century. H86cm.
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
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15
Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic figuration illustrating a male character wearing a cap depicted standing on a high circular base with hands on the thighs on which a pistol has been sculpted on each side. Eroded Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnicity, 19th century. H96cm.
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
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Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic figuration illustrating a male character in a hieratic posture with very damaged arms along the body. Eroded Tang wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnicity, 19th century. H98cm.
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
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Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic figuration illustrating a female character depicted standing holding an elongated object in her hands, dressed in a knee-length dress with slightly bent legs. Eroded wood. Indochina (Vietnam), Jaraï ethnicity, 19th century. H100cm.
Estimate: 900 € / 1 400 €
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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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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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Jaraï Statue Anthropomorphic statuette in eroded wood depicted sitting in a thinker's position, elbows on knees, hands resting on cheeks. Vietnam, Jaraï ethnicity H87cm
Estimate: 450 € / 650 €
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Dayak Post Protective post In the likeness of a Dutchman, intended to ward off and frighten the enemy. Borneo, Dayak ethnic group. Brussels Collection H150cm
Estimate: 1 300 € / 1 800 €
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Eroded wood statue Dancer from a temple roof ridge. Burma, 17th c. Eroded wood. 22x25x150cm
Estimate: 1 100 € / 1 900 €
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Wooden sign Roof crest representing a sign. Eroded wood. Numerous missing parts. Burma, 19th c. 14x27xH80cm
Estimate: 400 € / 700 €
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, Ifugao province, Hapao. Philippines. Wood with dark shiny patina H 75 cm
Estimate: 900 € / 1 400 €
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25
Couple of Bulul Pair of Tinagtago Bulul. Depicted standing with hands placed on the thighs. Nara wood with black and shiny usage patina. Northern Luzon, Ifugao province, Hapao. Philippines. H39&40cm Similar pieces in the exhibition "Philippines, Archipel des échanges," Musée du Quai Branly, Paris.
Estimate: 1 300 € / 1 800 €
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Wooden statuette Zoomorphic statuette in eroded wood, depicted standing with both arms along the body. Indonesia H38cm
Estimate: 300 € / 450 €
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27
Dayak Statue Figure depicted standing, arms along the body slightly detached, eyes and ears in relief, open mouth revealing long teeth. Indonesia, Dayak Hardwood H61cm
Estimate: 500 € / 800 €
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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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Granary ladder Granary ladder surmounted by a protective ancestor head. India, Naga ethnic group, 17th c. H170cm
Estimate: 900 € / 1 400 €
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Wooden statue Coconut cracker surmounted by an anthropomorphic head. Wood. Indonesia H120cm
Estimate: 500 € / 900 €
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31
Naga wooden statue Pilgrim depicted standing on an elephant holding a cane in the right hand, the left hand placed on the 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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Spearheads Set of two spearheads on a base. Rusted iron. Thailand. 3x19cm & 2.5x21cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
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33
Ifugao Bracelet Ceremonial bracelet made of warthog tusk surmounted by a rice field guardian with arms on knees. Philippines, Ifugao 10x4x13cm (H20cm with base)
Estimate: 220 € / 280 €
Lot
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Arrow case Arrow holder. Bamboo. Indonesia 4.5x40cm
Estimate: 50 € / 90 €
Lot
35
Coconut grater Coconut grater with folding seat. Hardwood. Indonesia 19x52cm
Estimate: 120 € / 180 €
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36
Coconut grater Coconut grater with folding seat. Hardwood. Indonesia 18x54cm
Estimate: 120 € / 180 €
Lot
37
Mortar Eroded hardwood mortar Burma, 19th c. 42x41cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
38
Pillar Architectural element, pillar base. Teak. India, Rajasthan 32x36cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
39
Boomerang CENTRAL DESERT BOOMERANG / KILLER BOOMERANG This boomerang is carved from a hardwood and was used in the second half 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 €
Lot
40
Spear thrower Woomera spear thrower. Carved wood. Early 20th c. Australia 12x91cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
41
Aboriginal shield Shield with finely carved zigzag patterns with traces of red and yellow ochre. Early 20th c. Australia 18x77cm
Estimate: 600 € / 700 €
Lot
42
Spear War spear. Wood and iron. 19th c. Laos 212cm
Estimate: 90 € / 150 €
Lot
43
Rostrum Swordfish rostrum on a stand. Papua New Guinea 7x75cm (84cm with stand)
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
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Rostrum Swordfish rostrum on a stand, decorated with shells and feathers. Papua New Guinea 7x75cm (84cm with stand)
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
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Woven basket Finely woven wicker basket. Indonesia. 19x21x39cm
Estimate: 80 € / 120 €
Lot
46
Woven basket Woven wicker fish basket. Indonesia. 22x23x28cm
Estimate: 40 € / 60 €
Lot
47
Antique basket Antique tea basket on small feet with handles. Vietnam. 31x25x46cm
Estimate: 80 € / 120 €
Lot
48
Antique basket Antique woven wicker basket. Vietnam 36xH53cm
Estimate: 80 € / 120 €
Lot
49
Coconut wood pot Large coconut wood pot. Indonesia. 22xH63cm
Estimate: 130 € / 190 €
Lot
50
Papuan necklace Necklace made of woven fibers and shells. Papua New Guinea. 16x38cm (with stand 45cm)
Estimate: 130 € / 180 €
Lot
51
Papuan necklace Pubic cover made of woven fibers and shells. Papua New Guinea. 14x32cm (with stand 46cm)
Estimate: 120 € / 160 €
Lot
52
Papuan necklace Handmade ceremonial ornament made of shells and woven fibers. Worn by tribal chiefs to impress enemies, these ornaments were also used by chiefs to seduce the women of the village. Papua New Guinea. 31xH59cm
Estimate: 130 € / 180 €
Lot
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Necklace of circular shells that essentially served as currency. Papua New Guinea. 33cm
Estimate: 100 € / 130 €
Lot
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Papuan necklace Chief's necklace in woven plant fibers decorated with cowrie shells, Cassowary feathers, and porcupine quills (some tips damaged). Papua New Guinea 44x58cm
Estimate: 80 € / 140 €
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Papuan necklace Chief's ornament, warthog teeth, plant fibers, Cassowary feathers, fossil. Papua New Guinea 30x45cm (with stand 62cm)
Estimate: 120 € / 180 €
Lot
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Necklace of blue glass beads, dog and warthog teeth, mounted on a raffia rope. India, Naga tribe 26cm
Estimate: 40 € / 80 €
Lot
57
Necklace of woven plant fibers decorated with cowrie shells and dog teeth. Papua New Guinea 35x30cm
Estimate: 80 € / 120 €
Lot
58
Aloalo post Aloalo post depicting two birds. Weathered wood. Madagascar, Aloalo ethnic group, 19th c. Former Franco-Italian collection H175cm
Estimate: 4 000 € / 5 000 €
Lot
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Aloalo post Aloalo post depicting a bird. Weathered wood. Madagascar, Aloalo ethnic group, 19th c. H170cm
Estimate: 4 000 € / 5 000 €
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60
Aloalo post Aloalo post depicting a character. Weathered wood. Madagascar, Aloalo ethnic group, 19th c. H183cm
Estimate: 3 500 € / 4 000 €
Lot
61
Baoulé Shield Shield surmounted by two birds with a glossy patina Fibers, feathers, iron, and wood with traces of light cobalt blue polychromy Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé people, 20th c. H 70 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
62
Bozo Mask Zoomorphic representation Hardwood Mali, Bozo people, 20th c. L 60 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
63
Kifwebe Mask Miniature female "KIFWEBE" type mask, its entire surface covered with stripes arranged with harmony and regularity. Wood, used patina, Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo Second half of the 20th c. H 20 cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
64
Bété Mask Warrior mask wood with encrusted patina Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Bété people, 20th c. 38 x 16 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
65
Lega Mask Lega mask Wood and natural pigments Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega people, 20th c. H 25 cm
Estimate: 350 € / 500 €
Lot
66
Bambara Mask Anthropomorphic mask Wood enhanced with bright colors Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Bambara people, 20th c. L 40 cm
Estimate: 250 € / 300 €
Lot
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Lega Mask So-called "Janus" mask, with double heads Late 20th c. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega people H 45 cm
Estimate: 550 € / 600 €
Lot
68
Bozo Mask Hyena mask Polychrome wood enhanced with bright colors, 20th c. Mali, Bozo people L 35 cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
69
Kwélé Mask Kwele mask A flat, 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 c. Former French collection of M. Guigoux H 40 x 21 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
70
Mende Mask Helmet Mask Double "Janus" face with a large bulging forehead in the shape of a diamond, pleated neck, symbol of prosperity, and a carved and stylized hairstyle Carefully carved wood with black patina and light traces of kaolin on the half-closed eyes as a sign of introspection. Sierra Leone, Mende people Early 20th c. Former German collection. H 42 x 30 cm
Estimate: 500 € / 600 €
Lot
71
Bété Mask Warrior mask wood with encrusted patina Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Bété people Late 20th c. 38 x 16 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
72
Tshokwe Mask Magnificent mask, Tshokwe, Angola with wide half-closed eyes and half-open mouth The femininity of the face is emphasized by the care given to the adornment: elegant scarifications, teeth filed to points and enhanced with kaolin, diadem-style headdress, red-brown patina highlighting the precision of the features Mid-20th c. H 23 x 16 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
73
Punu Mask Mukuyi mask of the okuyi, Punu Circa 1960-1980. Wood with encrusted patina and kaolin Mask presenting an idealized female face whitened with kaolin. The treatment of the eyes testifies to the inner vision of the entity. The fine nose has delicately rounded nostrils, the fleshy lips are enhanced with brown pigments. Gabon H 28 x 18 cm
Estimate: 500 € / 600 €
Lot
74
Dan Mask Dan mask - Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Wood with brown patina Second half of the 20th c. 21 x 14 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
75
Mumuye Mask "Vakono" crest mask, zoomorphic representing a monkey. Open mouth and large eyeballs. The high striated headdress surmounts the face. This mask was used to drive animals away from crops. It could also be used during agricultural festivities. Nigeria, Mumuye people First half of the 20th c. 43 x 21 cm
Estimate: 500 € / 600 €
Lot
76
Kifwebe Mask Female "KIFWEBE" TYPE MASK, its entire surface covered with stripes arranged with harmony and regularity. Wood, glossy used patina. Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo Second half of the 20th c. H 35 x 17 cm
Estimate: 600 € / 700 €
Lot
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Kwélé Mask Kwélé mask A flat, 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 c. Former German collection. H 42 x 25 cm
Estimate: 800 € / 900 €
Lot
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Kwélé Mask Kwélé mask in the traditional heart shape Opposing polychromies between the face whitened with kaolin and the black of the wood patina. With two small faces carved in the same style as the central piece on each side. Gabon Mid-20th c. 35 x 31 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
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Pende Mask Giphogo type Helmet Mask featuring horizontal projection stylization of the nose, ears, and beard. The whole is traditionally decorated with triangular geometric patterns and enhanced with ochre pigmentation. Wood and pigments Democratic Republic of the Congo - EX-Zaire, Pende people. Former French collection of M. Guigoux First half of the 20th c. H 37 x 25 cm
Estimate: 800 € / 900 €
Lot
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Kifwebe Mask Female "KIFWEBE" TYPE MASK, its entire surface covered with stripes arranged with harmony and regularity. Wood, glossy used patina. Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo First half of the 20th c. H 60 x 28 cm
Estimate: 800 € / 900 €
Lot
81
Lwalwa Mask Lwalwa Mask Wood with glossy black patina Democratic Republic of the Congo Old French collection Mid-20th century 35 x 17 cm
Estimate: 500 € / 600 €
Lot
82
Hemba Statue Songiti, ancestor statue depicted standing on a circular base with abnormally short legs, elongated torso, hands resting on the abdomen on either side of the navel, the head is surmounted by a cross-shaped hairstyle thrown back, exaggeratedly prominent chin. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba ethnic group. 10x10x33cm
Estimate: 700 € / 800 €
Lot
83
Fon Statuette Voodoo sorcery statue This highly aesthetic statue represents a young man surmounted by ritual irons; these pieces were driven into the ground for specific religious rites known to initiates. Fon. Benin. Dimension: H 47 cm Provenance: Private collection H.P Paris.
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
84
Slingshots Set of three slingshots representing a bird with an anthropomorphic head, a figure with a ringed neck, and five heads in head-to-tail arrangement (three in front and two behind). Burkina Faso, Lobi ethnic group H18-19.5-20cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
85
Lobi Stool Tripod wedding stool featuring a disproportionate leg symbolizing the male sex. This type of stool always has a very low seat. Burkina Faso, Lobi ethnic group 14x11x90cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
86
Ivory Bracelets Pair of bracelets. Ivory Before 1940. Cameroon, Bamileke ethnic group Perrier Collection 15.5x13x2.5cm
Estimate: 800 € / 1 000 €
Lot
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Ivory Bracelets Pair of bracelets. Ivory Before 1940. Cameroon, Bamileke ethnic group Perrier Collection 14.5x12.5x2.5cm
Estimate: 800 € / 1 000 €
Lot
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Ivory Bracelets Bracelet Ivory Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pende ethnic group 9x8x5cm (thickness 0.5cm)
Estimate: 250 € / 300 €
Lot
89
Ivory Bracelets Set of bracelets forming a twenty-four piece ornament. Leather case. Ivory. Before 1940. Cameroon, Bamileke ethnic group Perrier Collection L30x9cm
Estimate: 1 200 € / 1 500 €
Lot
90
Baoule Statuette Feminine statuette representing a young mother standing with legs slightly bent on a high stylized stool, holding a small baby in her hands on her stomach. She is adorned with a long glass bead necklace and wears a fabric loincloth. The ears are offset, the hairstyle in two parts: the top in a crest adorned with a jewel and surrounded by a band of fine braids, and the bottom tied in a twist. Numerous characteristic scarifications all over the body. Wood with crusty patina. Ivory Coast, Baoule ethnic group 11x10x62cm
Estimate: 1 800 € / 2 500 €
Lot
91
Baoule Statuette Masculine statuette represented standing on a small circular terrace with sawtooth decoration. The upper body is particularly fine, special attention has been paid to the sculpture of the pectorals, arms and hands which are placed on either side of the prominent navel. The lower body is well-set, the legs slightly bent, very strong. The crest hairstyle is surrounded by a band of fine applied braids, the nose is particularly long. Ivory Coast, Baoule ethnic group 8x8x31cm
Estimate: 700 € / 900 €
Lot
92
Ivory Coast Drums Set of two women's drums. Wood and skin. Republic of Ivory Coast 23x75cm & 21x79cm
Estimate: 1 000 € / 1 500 €
Lot
93
Senufo Stool Zoomorphic statue on four legs with a seat on its back. Ivory Coast, Senufo ethnic group 74x18xH17cm (seat 8x29x17cm)
Estimate: 600 € / 800 €
Lot
94
Ethiopia Sleeping Board Sleeping board with geometric patterns. Waxed wood. Ethiopia. 29x3.5x148cm
Estimate: 700 € / 900 €
Lot
95
Vuvi Statuette Anthropo-zoomorphic statuette depicted standing with arms along the body, heart-shaped face with a half-open mouth, small nose and protruding ears. Hollow in the back: surely related to the cult of the ancestors. The head is split in two, as is the right buttock, the right leg is partially missing. Wood with white, black and red polychromy on the face. Gabon, Vuvi ethnic group H 37 cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
96
Ashanti Stool Stool representing an elephant carrying the curved seat. Ghana, Ashanti ethnic group 59x30x52cm
Estimate: 400 € / 600 €
Lot
97
Katsina Figure Seated female figure holding a skull on her knee with her left hand, the right hand placed on her head. Ochre terracotta. Africa, Nigeria, Katsina culture (5th c. BC - 5th c. AD) Height 49 cm. Restoration at the neck. Thermoluminescence test confirming the dating, delivered to the purchaser. Old French collection.
Estimate: 500 € / 700 €
Lot
98
Katsina Bust Male bust Ochre terracotta. Africa, Nigeria, Katsina culture (5th c. BC - 5th c. AD) Height 41 cm. Thermoluminescence test confirming the dating, delivered to the purchaser.
Estimate: 300 € / 500 €
Lot
99
Sokoto Bust Bearded male figure seated with his left hand placed on his knee, right limbs missing. Ochre terracotta. Africa, Nigeria, Sokoto culture (5th c. BC - 5th c. AD) Height 55 cm. Thermoluminescence test confirming the dating, delivered to the purchaser.
Estimate: 400 € / 600 €
Lot
100
Nupe Stool Monoxylous six-legged wedding stool, the seat is carved with geometric patterns related to strength and power. Polychrome wood. Nigeria, Nupe ethnic group 40x36x31cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
101
Tiwara crest mask Male Tiwara crest Fixed on the dancer's head by means of a wicker basket, the crest was the attribute of an initiatory society whose fundamental principles were to harmonize community life, crop fertility and the place of Man within the cosmos. A symbol of fertility and a symbol of the origins of Man. Wood. Mali, Bambara ethnic group Dimensions: 28x6xH94cm
Estimate: 800 € / 1 000 €
Lot
102
Madagascar box Food box with lid. Madagascar 24x13x21cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
103
Kota Reliquary Kota reliquary statue, guardian of ancestral relics, with a slightly concave face to better catch the light, composed of copper strips (one of which is detached) arranged horizontally, while another vertical strip represents the forehead. Copper cabochon eyes surround a thin, pointed nose. The neck is also covered in copper. The copper gives a shiny appearance intended to frighten away evil spirits. Offerings were made regularly to create a link between the visible and invisible forces of the ancestors. Gabon 19x48cm
Estimate: 600 € / 800 €
Lot
104
Mali lock Lock surmounted by a head figured by a diamond, numerous geometric motifs. Mali, Dogon ethnic group Wood 43x5xH40cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
105
Mali lock Lock surmounted by antelope horns (Walu), the case is incised with parallel horizontal lines symbolizing the earth. Mali, Dogon ethnic group. Wood. 40x5xH39cm
Estimate: 200 € / 300 €
Lot
106
Mali lock Lock representing a land tortoise. Mali, Dogon. 32x3x34cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
107
Mali lock Hut lock. Mali, Dogon. 33x2.5x20cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
108
Mali lock Lock representing a highly stylized anthropomorphic figure. Mali, Bambara. 41x5x42cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
109
Mali lock Atypical lock surmounted by an isolated figure represented in profile (very rare). Mali, Dogon. 35x3x36cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
110
Dogon hut door Hut door Mali, Dogon, 19th c. 56xH121cm Provenance: Collection Mme Hélène Leloup, former curator of the Dogon exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
Lot
111
Bambara Maternity Representation of a callipygian maternity with generous curves: wide hips, very imposing chest. Arms detached from the body, holding a heavily eroded baby in the hands. The head is almost flat and long, surmounted by a crest hairstyle with two braids falling on each side as well as behind. Eroded wood. Mali, Bambara ethnic group. 12x12x45cm
Estimate: 1 200 € / 1 500 €
Lot
112
Boîna Talisman Collective protection talisman ody mohara. Zebu horn containing scissors, coins, chain, resin, glass beads and cloth. Madagascar, Boîna ethnic group, late 19th/early 20th century 8x33x37cm
Estimate: 200 € / 300 €
Lot
113
Boîna Talisman Collective protection talisman ody mohara. Zebu horn containing scissors, coins, nails, resin and cloth. Madagascar, Boîna ethnic group, late 19th/early 20th century 6x28x33cm
Estimate: 200 € / 300 €
Lot
114
Boîna Talisman Collective protection talisman ody mohara. Zebu horn containing scissors, coins, resin, glass beads and cloth. Madagascar, Boîna ethnic group, late 19th/early 20th century 6x18cm
Estimate: 200 € / 300 €
Lot
115
Boîna Talisman Collective protection talisman ody mohara. Zebu horn containing scissors, coins, nails, resin, glass beads and cloth. Madagascar, Boîna ethnic group, late 19th/early 20th century 3x16cm
Estimate: 200 € / 300 €
Lot
116
Tanzania club Monoxyle hardwood club with a nice shiny patina. Tanzania. L50cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
117
Congo carved horn Carved horn with three figures bearing an X-shaped scarification on each cheek. Democratic Republic of the Congo H36cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
118
Yaka Statue Powerful figure represented standing in a hieratic position, knees slightly bent, hands placed on the belly. It has a trumpet nose, half-open mouth revealing teeth, half-closed almond eyes, and +-shaped scarification on each cheek. The head is topped by a house and a bird's head. Wood with brown and honey patina. Former Zaire, Yaka ethnic group. H34cm.
Estimate: 400 € / 600 €
Lot
119
Pair of anthropozoomorphic statuettes with rabbit heads and long erect ears, represented standing with elbows bent, arms against the body and placed on either side of the protruding, pierced navel decorated with a ring. Wood with a red crusty patina. Nigeria, Chamba ethnic group 1950-1960. Private collection Paris (purchased in 2011 at gallery K in Paris) H55&60cm
Lot
120
Statuette representing a maternity figure with protruding breasts and two children, each clinging to one of them. The base of her thin, long neck is decorated with a necklace of wooden beads. Weathered wood. Mali, Dogon ethnic group Private Collection Paris H38cm
Lot
121
Lega Masks Set of two passport masks Wood and pigments Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega people 8x12cm & 6x11cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
Lot
122
Lega Masks Set of two passport masks Wood and pigments Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega people 8x12cm & 4x13cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
Lot
123
Yukon Mask ESKIMO YUKON mask ALASKA, ALUTIIQ, INUIT, Far North, Arctic People Second half of the 20th century Wood, vegetable fibers and pigments 31x5x41cm
Estimate: 700 € / 900 €
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Yukon Mask ESKIMO YUKON mask ALASKA, ALUTIIQ, INUIT, Far North, Arctic People Second half of the 20th century Wood, vegetable fibers and pigments 24x10x44cm
Estimate: 700 € / 900 €
Lot
125
Petrified Wood Block of petrified wood (5000 years old) Madagascar 66kg 33xH40cm
Estimate: 600 € / 800 €
Lot
126
Petrified Wood Petrified bamboo trunk Madagascar 51kg 32x20x58cm
Estimate: 600 € / 800 €
Lot
127
Septeria Pair of Septeria on stands Madagascar, Jurassic era 13x2.5x17cm
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
Lot
128
Ammonite Sliced ammonite on stand, cleoniceras Madagascar, Jurassic era 15x2x18cm
Estimate: 120 € / 150 €
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129
Ammonite Sliced ammonite on stand, cleoniceras Madagascar, Jurassic era 19x2x22cm
Estimate: 130 € / 150 €
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130
Ammonite Pair of sliced ammonites on stands, cleoniceras Madagascar, Jurassic era 15x2x18cm
Estimate: 180 € / 250 €
Lot
131
Abalone Haliotis abalone, iridescent blue mother-of-pearl. 13x16x4cm
Estimate: 60 € / 80 €
Lot
132
Abalone Haliotis abalone, iridescent blue mother-of-pearl. 18x14x4cm
Estimate: 60 € / 80 €
Lot
133
Abalone Haliotis abalone, iridescent blue mother-of-pearl. 18x14x4cm
Estimate: 60 € / 80 €
Lot
134
Nautilus Chambered nautilus, spiral-shaped shell coiled forward. Solomon Islands 18x10x15cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
135
Nautilus Chambered nautilus, spiral-shaped shell coiled forward. Solomon Islands 20x10x15cm
Estimate: 150 € / 250 €
Lot
136
Barnacle Barnacle 22x12x10cm
Estimate: 30 € / 50 €
Lot
137
Red Coral Red coral Tubipora musica Solomon Islands 45x30x23cm
Estimate: 400 € / 600 €
Lot
138
Argonaut Argonauta argo, paper nautilus octopus shell. 15x5x10cm
Estimate: 110 € / 150 €
Lot
139
Giant Clam Shell currency, on stand. Giant clam. Indonesia 19x1x32cm
Estimate: 150 € / 200 €
Lot
140
Giant Clam Shell currency, on stand. Giant clam. Indonesia 21x2x34cm
Estimate: 180 € / 220 €
Lot
141
Giant Clam Shell money. Giant clam. Indonesia 14x3cm
Estimate: 150 € / 200 €
Lot
142
Painting by Adam Reid TINGARI, Adam Reid 2011 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 85x93cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
143
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 118x72cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
144
Painting by Raelene Stevens MY COUNTRY, Raelene Stevens 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 110x90cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
145
Painting by Sally Clark WATER DREAMING, Sally Clark 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 123x95cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
146
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 119x76cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
147
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 88x99cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
148
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 120x92cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
149
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 120x95cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
150
Painting by Ani Gipsy MEDECINE LEAVES, Ani Gipsy 2011 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 103x182cm
Estimate: 2 000 € / 3 000 €
Lot
151
Painting by Ani Gipsy CLAYPANS and MEDECINE LEAVES, Ani Gipsy Nov 2011 Contemporary Aboriginal painting (unframed) Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 129x60cm
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
Lot
152
Painting by Tammy Matthews TARANORA, Tammy Matthews 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 65x108cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
153
Painting by Raelene Stevens BUSH FLOWERS, Raelene Stevens 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas 110x90cm
Estimate: 400 € / 500 €
Lot
154
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2014 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 109x88cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
155
Painting by Adam Reid TINGARI, Adam Reid 2011 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 106x65cm
Estimate: 200 € / 300 €
Lot
156
Painting by Ani Gipsy MEDECINE HEALING, Ani Gypsy 2011 Contemporary Aboriginal painting (unframed) Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 129x60cm
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
Lot
157
Painting by Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri SWAMPS NEAR NYRRIPI, Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas 61x90cm
Estimate: 600 € / 800 €
Lot
158
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas (unframed) Certificate 110x81cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
159
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas (unframed) Certificate 124x92cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
160
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on Canvas Certificate 103x93cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
161
Painting by Simon Badari-Oenpelli CROCODILE and BARRAMUNDI STORY, Simon Badari-Oenpelli Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on canvas 28x36cm (frame: 47x56cm)
Estimate: 250 € / 350 €
Lot
162
Painting by Sarrita King FIRE, Sarrita King Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on canvas (unframed) 60x30cm
Estimate: 600 € / 800 €
Lot
163
Painting by Tammy Matthews TARANORA, Tammy Matthews 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on canvas Certificate 74x76cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
164
Painting by Tammy Matthews TARANORA, Tammy Matthews 2012 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on canvas Certificate 68x77cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
Lot
165
Painting by Sally Clark WATER DREAMING, Sally Clark 2013 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on canvas Certificate 123x95cm
Estimate: 800 € / 1 200 €
Lot
166
Painting by Adam Reid FIRE DREAMING, Adam Reid 2015 Contemporary Aboriginal painting Acrylic on canvas (unframed) Certificate 85x70cm
Estimate: 300 € / 400 €
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