Tribal Arts And Antiquities >> African art
DAN running mask.
Antique bronze bells sewn to the chin. This very old mask is one of the best authentic Dan masks I have had in some time. With circular eyes and good patina, it is missing the clay and shell headdress. It does have the nail once used to support the clay portion hammered into the forehead. Multiple small perforations and replacement holes confirm this masks use, age and authenticity. This mask was from a private US collection.
Price: $600
African Masks
Tribal Arts And Antiquities >> Papua & New Guinea art
Ceremonial Bone Dagger
Ceremonial dagger made by the Schwimbu people, Sawos tribe of Papua New Guinea. This implement was used during debates inside the men's spirit house (Haus Tamberan, follow link). Myth has it that when the dagger is put upon the ground it moves toward the man with the most powerful talk. In actuality it is placed in front of the man speaking, and he has the floor for a limited time. The dagger is then moved to the next man designated to speak. The dagger is made from the bone of a cassowary bird. The head is clay mixed with lime and a wood oil called Guat, human hair, and eyes made from nasa shells. Height 7.5 inches.
This is an old, rare, and remarkable vestigial artifact form is pre WW2 Papua New Guinea.
Price: $400
Carving - sculptures - statues
Tribal Arts And Antiquities >> African art
LUALUA Mask
A mask of classic form and beauty, this is one of the most collectable style of masks. Demonstrating a fine patina, with traces of old paint, this mask has a small hole in the right temple area.
Price: $350
African Masks
Tribal Arts And Antiquities >> African art
CHOKWE maiden mask
older piece, age cracks, damage to left eye, headdress of woven fiber
Price: $350
African Masks
Tribal Arts And Antiquities >> African art
BETE Mask
The BETE people are from the Ivory Coast, and are related to the Dan tribe. This mask is old, old paint, old metal tacks, old nails with traces of trade cloth, and has a great patina and encrustation.
Price: $325
African Masks
