General Art & Antiques Sale - Part 2

Large Collection of Chinese Porcelain, Tribal, Asian and Islamic Art

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General Art & Antiques Sale - Part 2

Large Collection of Chinese Porcelain, Tribal, Asian and Islamic Art

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Lot 1400

Ruanda, Tutsi, a cane shield.

1400Ruanda, Tutsi, a cane shield.
De Zwaan

Ruanda, Tutsi, a cane shield. h. 100 cm. [1]

Lot 1401

Samoa, two beaten bark cloth, tapa.

1401Samoa, two beaten bark cloth, tapa.
De Zwaan

Samoa, two beaten bark cloth, tapa. one with orange colour collected before 1937 (family information).. 175 x 130 and 155 x 135 cm. [2]

Lot 1402

DRC., Zande, two throwing knifes

1402DRC., Zande, two throwing knifes
De Zwaan

DRC., Zande, two throwing knifes and a Kuba Kingdom raffia cloth, tshak.. [3]

Lot 1403

Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, kawe,

1403Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, kawe,
De Zwaan

Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, kawe, with an anthropomorph head and traces of pigments. L. 104,5 cm. [1]

Lot 1404

Bali, pigmented and partly painted standing noble figure, pre WWII.

1404Bali, pigmented and partly painted standing noble figure, pre WWII.
De Zwaan

Bali, pigmented and partly painted standing noble figure, pre WWII. Herewith a carved bamboo container, the lid damaged. h. 34,5 and 41 cm. [1]

Lot 1405

Papua, Eastern Asmat, wooden shield

1405Papua, Eastern Asmat, wooden shield
De Zwaan

Papua, Eastern Asmat, wooden shield h. 158 cm. [1]

Lot 1406

Papua, Asmat, war shield,

1406Papua, Asmat, war shield,
De Zwaan

Papua, Asmat, war shield, with geometrical patterns and raffia tassles. With pigments in red and white and a tjemen on top.. h. 172 cm. [1]

Lot 1407

Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, the prominent penis covered by his hands

1407Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, the prominent penis covered by his hands
De Zwaan

Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, the prominent penis covered by his hands H. 77 cm. [1]

Lot 1408

S.E. Africa, standing male figure, the head turned

1408S.E. Africa, standing male figure, the head turned
De Zwaan

S.E. Africa, standing male figure, the head turned H. 28,5 cm.

Lot 1409

S.E. Africa, two beaded armbands and a plant fibre beaded strap

1409S.E. Africa, two beaded armbands and a plant fibre beaded strap
De Zwaan

S.E. Africa, two beaded armbands and a plant fibre beaded strap D. 12 and 19 cm. on custom made stands 2

Lot 1410

PNG, Abelam, talapoon;

1410PNG, Abelam, talapoon;
De Zwaan

PNG, Abelam, talapoon; consisting of a shell with a braided mounted panel with cassowary feathers.. h. 37 [1]

Lot 1411

PNG, Abelam, talapoon;

1411PNG, Abelam, talapoon;
De Zwaan

PNG, Abelam, talapoon; consisting of a shell with a mounted braided figure. . h. 37,5 cm. [1]

Lot 1412

A collection of four mounted East Indonesian ornaments;

1412A collection of four mounted East Indonesian ornaments;
De Zwaan

A collection of four mounted East Indonesian ornaments; consisting of shell, animal teeth and plantfiber. .

Lot 1413

West Papua, collection of five ornaments

1413West Papua, collection of five ornaments
De Zwaan

West Papua, collection of five ornaments consting of animal teeth, shells and braided plantfibres, framed.. [1]

Lot 1414

West Papua, a collection of four implements,

1414West Papua, a collection of four implements,
De Zwaan

West Papua, a collection of four implements, consisting of two Asmat cermemonial daggers and two Highlands objects, framed.. [1]

Lot 1415

West Papua, a collection of five ornaments

1415West Papua, a collection of five ornaments
De Zwaan

West Papua, a collection of five ornaments consisting of shell, animal teeth and plant fibres, framed.. [1]

Lot 1416

PNG, Abelam, collection of five tridacna shell bridal rings,

1416PNG, Abelam, collection of five tridacna shell bridal rings,
De Zwaan

PNG, Abelam, collection of five tridacna shell bridal rings, three mounted. One restored.. diam. 10,6 - 19,7 cm.

Lot 1417

Indonesia, two purses,

1417Indonesia, two purses,
De Zwaan

Indonesia, two purses, one wood item from Sumba, the other made of palmleaf . 2

Lot 1418

Burkina Faso, three Mossi flutes

1418Burkina Faso, three Mossi flutes
De Zwaan

Burkina Faso, three Mossi flutes 19-23 cm. 3

Lot 1419

Nigeria, two wrought iron currencies

1419Nigeria, two wrought iron currencies
De Zwaan

Nigeria, two wrought iron currencies 63 and 68 cm. 2

Lot 1420

D.R. Congo, Ngbaka/Mbanza, two iron currencies, mbili

1420D.R. Congo, Ngbaka/Mbanza, two iron currencies, mbili
De Zwaan

D.R. Congo, Ngbaka/Mbanza, two iron currencies, mbili 42 cm. 2

Lot 1421

Nigeria, Ibibio, two iron currencies

1421Nigeria, Ibibio, two iron currencies
De Zwaan

Nigeria, Ibibio, two iron currencies 78 and 84 cm. 2

Lot 1422

D.R. Congo, iron currency, mandjong, and a Ngbaka iron currency

1422D.R. Congo, iron currency, mandjong, and a Ngbaka iron currency
De Zwaan

D.R. Congo, iron currency, mandjong, and a Ngbaka iron currency 51,5 and 75,5 cm. 2

Lot 1423

D.R. Congo, a copper and a bronze currency

1423D.R. Congo, a copper and a bronze currency
De Zwaan

D.R. Congo, a copper and a bronze currency 11 and 14 cm. 2

Lot 1424

D.R. Congo, Nkutshu, U-shaped copper currency, a Luba Katanga cross copper currency and a Yoruba iro

1424D.R. Congo, Nkutshu, U-shaped copper currency, a Luba Katanga cross copper currency and a Yoruba iro
De Zwaan

D.R. Congo, Nkutshu, U-shaped copper currency, a Luba Katanga cross copper currency and a Yoruba iron phallic shaped cult object H. 38; W 21 and ...

Lot 1425

New Ireland, face mask,

1425New Ireland, face mask,
De Zwaan

New Ireland, face mask, with a plant fibre headdress. . h. 36,4 cm. on custom made stand. [1]

Lot 1426

Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, a Mambila blade shaped iron currency, a Kirdi crescent shaped iron currency

1426Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, a Mambila blade shaped iron currency, a Kirdi crescent shaped iron currency
De Zwaan

Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, a Mambila blade shaped iron currency, a Kirdi crescent shaped iron currency and a Sara iron currency H.24,5; 42 and 48,5...

Lot 1427

Cameroon, Margi or Mafa, iron throwing knife

1427Cameroon, Margi or Mafa, iron throwing knife
De Zwaan

Cameroon, Margi or Mafa, iron throwing knife L. 66 cm. on custom made stand

Lot 1428

Cameroon and Nigeria, Matakam (Mafa) iron throwing knife, leather grip and a Chad, Sara, throwing kn

1428Cameroon and Nigeria, Matakam (Mafa) iron throwing knife, leather grip and a Chad, Sara, throwing kn
De Zwaan

Cameroon and Nigeria, Matakam (Mafa) iron throwing knife, leather grip and a Chad, Sara, throwing knife L. 54,5 and 71,2 cm. 2

Lot 1429

Nigeria, Chamba, iron hoe currency, three Chamba iron currencies with double spiral heads and three

1429Nigeria, Chamba, iron hoe currency, three Chamba iron currencies with double spiral heads and three
De Zwaan

Nigeria, Chamba, iron hoe currency, three Chamba iron currencies with double spiral heads and three W. African iron snake currencies H. 39,7; 11...

Lot 1430

D.R. Congo, a Ubangi region iron throwing knife and an Ekonda asymmetrical blade weapon

1430D.R. Congo, a Ubangi region iron throwing knife and an Ekonda asymmetrical blade weapon
De Zwaan

D.R. Congo, a Ubangi region iron throwing knife and an Ekonda asymmetrical blade weapon L. 78 and 39,7 cm. 2

Lot 1431

Mali, Dogon, two wood miniature ladders

1431Mali, Dogon, two wood miniature ladders
De Zwaan

Mali, Dogon, two wood miniature ladders 39 and 49 cm. [2]

Lot 1432

Kenya, two iron fist knives, two finger knives and two copper alloy bracelets

1432Kenya, two iron fist knives, two finger knives and two copper alloy bracelets
De Zwaan

Kenya, two iron fist knives, two finger knives and two copper alloy bracelets 15, 9,5; 10 and 7 cm. [6]

Lot 1433

Zimbabwe, Shona, headrest, carved with geometric lines and partly openworked

1433Zimbabwe, Shona, headrest, carved with geometric lines and partly openworked
De Zwaan

Zimbabwe, Shona, headrest, carved with geometric lines and partly openworked H. 15,2 cm.

Lot 1434

P.N. Guinea, Mendi, a pair of man's armlets, sekip, engraved bamboo and plant fibre cords; and anoth

1434P.N. Guinea, Mendi, a pair of man's armlets, sekip, engraved bamboo and plant fibre cords; and anoth
De Zwaan

P.N. Guinea, Mendi, a pair of man's armlets, sekip, engraved bamboo and plant fibre cords; and another one H. 20,5 and 25,5 cm. [3]

Lot 1435

Wet Africa, a collection of various objects, consisting of a bundle of Kissi penney, a bundle of Gur

1435Wet Africa, a collection of various objects, consisting of a bundle of Kissi penney, a bundle of Gur
De Zwaan

Wet Africa, a collection of various objects, consisting of a bundle of Kissi penney, a bundle of Guro iron currency, an iron bell, a copper curren...

Lot 1436

Melanesia, a collection of ornaments, two coconut shell discs, a braided rattan armlet, sixteen arm

1436Melanesia, a collection of ornaments, two coconut shell discs, a braided rattan armlet, sixteen arm
De Zwaan

Melanesia, a collection of ornaments, two coconut shell discs, a braided rattan armlet, sixteen arm bands of various materials, and three fish hoo...

Lot 1437

Papua, Asmat, six various bone nose ornaments

1437Papua, Asmat, six various bone nose ornaments
De Zwaan

Papua, Asmat, six various bone nose ornaments 9,2 - 12 cm. [6]

Lot 1438

P.N. Guinea, Mendi, two pectoral, pakol, made of Cymbium shell, plan fibre cords, one with a dot pat

1438P.N. Guinea, Mendi, two pectoral, pakol, made of Cymbium shell, plan fibre cords, one with a dot pat
De Zwaan

P.N. Guinea, Mendi, two pectoral, pakol, made of Cymbium shell, plan fibre cords, one with a dot pattern H 22 and 26 cm. [2]

Lot 1439

Timor, Atoni, three coconut shell and two buffalo horn spoons

1439Timor, Atoni, three coconut shell and two buffalo horn spoons
De Zwaan

Timor, Atoni, three coconut shell and two buffalo horn spoons 9 - 13,7 cm. [5]

Lot 1440

Indonesia, a collection of eight various spoons made of horn, shell and wood

1440Indonesia, a collection of eight various spoons made of horn, shell and wood
De Zwaan

Indonesia, a collection of eight various spoons made of horn, shell and wood 12 - 22,2 cm. [8]

Lot 1441

P.N.Guinea, Sepik, two earthenware heads, a wooden miniature mask; herewith three Melanesian combs a

1441P.N.Guinea, Sepik, two earthenware heads, a wooden miniature mask; herewith three Melanesian combs a
De Zwaan

P.N.Guinea, Sepik, two earthenware heads, a wooden miniature mask; herewith three Melanesian combs and a bone charm (damaged) H. 18 cm. (miniature...

Lot 1442

Sulawesi, Toraja, eight various wooden spoons; herewith an Ambon clove boat with three rowers

1442Sulawesi, Toraja, eight various wooden spoons; herewith an Ambon clove boat with three rowers
De Zwaan

Sulawesi, Toraja, eight various wooden spoons; herewith an Ambon clove boat with three rowers 10,5 - 15 cm. and 20,5 cm. [9]

Lot 1443

Papua, Wakda-Yamna, prow ornament, an Asmat top of an implement with human figure and a Sepik area p

1443Papua, Wakda-Yamna, prow ornament, an Asmat top of an implement with human figure and a Sepik area p
De Zwaan

Papua, Wakda-Yamna, prow ornament, an Asmat top of an implement with human figure and a Sepik area pestle L. 47; H. 52 and 49,5 cm. resp.

Lot 1444

Melanesia, Santa Cruz, two lime gourds, P.N. Guinea, a coconut shell penis sheath, a Massim miniatur

1444Melanesia, Santa Cruz, two lime gourds, P.N. Guinea, a coconut shell penis sheath, a Massim miniatur
De Zwaan

Melanesia, Santa Cruz, two lime gourds, P.N. Guinea, a coconut shell penis sheath, a Massim miniature drum, a coconut shell lime gourd and two Adm...

Lot 1445

Java, a bronze East-Javanese period style holy water container; herewith a bronze buckle, a scoop an

1445Java, a bronze East-Javanese period style holy water container; herewith a bronze buckle, a scoop an
De Zwaan

Java, a bronze East-Javanese period style holy water container; herewith a bronze buckle, a scoop and a stand on three legs D. 23; 8,7; L. 10,2 an...

Lot 1446

Sumatra, Aceh, three wooden shields with brass applications, ca. 1900

1446Sumatra, Aceh, three wooden shields with brass applications, ca. 1900
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Aceh, three wooden shields with brass applications, ca. 1900 D. 30 - 38 cm. [3]

Lot 1447

Ejagham/ Ekoi style crest mask covered with skin

1447Ejagham/ Ekoi style crest mask covered with skin
De Zwaan

Ejagham/ Ekoi style crest mask covered with skin H. 24 cm.

Lot 1448

South-Africa, Zulu, cotton circular hat; herewith two African plant fibre headdresses, one Kuba

1448South-Africa, Zulu, cotton circular hat; herewith two African plant fibre headdresses, one Kuba
De Zwaan

South-Africa, Zulu, cotton circular hat; herewith two African plant fibre headdresses, one Kuba D. 38, 17,5 and 18 cm. resp. [3]

Lot 1449

P.N.Guinea, Maprik, a cane yam helmet mask, bapa, and two other yam masks, trces of colouring

1449P.N.Guinea, Maprik, a cane yam helmet mask, bapa, and two other yam masks, trces of colouring
De Zwaan

P.N.Guinea, Maprik, a cane yam helmet mask, bapa, and two other yam masks, trces of colouring H. 33,5; 36 and 30 cm. resp. [3]

Lot 1450

Namibia, Ovampo, two ivory and seven conus shell ornaments, ekipa; an Akan terracotta funerary head;

1450Namibia, Ovampo, two ivory and seven conus shell ornaments, ekipa; an Akan terracotta funerary head;
De Zwaan

Namibia, Ovampo, two ivory and seven conus shell ornaments, ekipa; an Akan terracotta funerary head; a W. African bone doll, a Nigerian copper all...

Lot 1451

Nigeria/Cameroon, a Fali and a Namji doll; herewith a Baule heddle pulley and a Mali or Burkina Faso

1451Nigeria/Cameroon, a Fali and a Namji doll; herewith a Baule heddle pulley and a Mali or Burkina Faso
De Zwaan

Nigeria/Cameroon, a Fali and a Namji doll; herewith a Baule heddle pulley and a Mali or Burkina Faso sling shot H. 17; 12 15,8 and 18 cm. resp. ...

Lot 1452

West-Africa, four brass objects: a horse, two seated human figures and a pot on a string

1452West-Africa, four brass objects: a horse, two seated human figures and a pot on a string
De Zwaan

West-Africa, four brass objects: a horse, two seated human figures and a pot on a string H. 12,4; 8,7; 8,8 and 18 cm. resp. [4]

Lot 1453

Liberia, a Dan and a Kran wooden hand masks, the second item with human hair goatee, both on stand

1453Liberia, a Dan and a Kran wooden hand masks, the second item with human hair goatee, both on stand
De Zwaan

Liberia, a Dan and a Kran wooden hand masks, the second item with human hair goatee, both on stand H. 11,2 and 15 cm. [2]

Lot 1454

P.N. Guinea, Central Highlands, plant fibre bag decorated with strung coix seeds and orchid stem; a

1454P.N. Guinea, Central Highlands, plant fibre bag decorated with strung coix seeds and orchid stem; a
De Zwaan

P.N. Guinea, Central Highlands, plant fibre bag decorated with strung coix seeds and orchid stem; a coix seed purse; herewith a shell, a shell and...

Lot 1455

Philippines, Ifugao, three baskets and an Indonesian basket

1455Philippines, Ifugao, three baskets and an Indonesian basket
De Zwaan

Philippines, Ifugao, three baskets and an Indonesian basket [4]

Lot 1456

PNG, Abelam, ceremonial bone dagger, a cassowary scraper and Sumatra, a large bamboo container

1456PNG, Abelam, ceremonial bone dagger, a cassowary scraper and Sumatra, a large bamboo container
De Zwaan

PNG, Abelam, ceremonial bone dagger, a cassowary scraper and Sumatra, a large bamboo container with two different lids.. l. 33,5, 12,5 and 58, 12 ...

Lot 1457

PNG, Ramu, garamut slit drum.

1457PNG, Ramu, garamut slit drum.
De Zwaan

PNG, Ramu, garamut slit drum. Decorated with carved anthropomorphic figures and design patterns.. h 40 and l. 170 cm. [1]

Lot 1458

Nusa Tenggara, two lime stone squatting male ancestor figures,

1458Nusa Tenggara, two lime stone squatting male ancestor figures,
De Zwaan

Nusa Tenggara, two lime stone squatting male ancestor figures, Private collection.. h. 27 and 29 cm. [2]

Lot 1459

Surinam, a collection of arrows and two bows.

1459Surinam, a collection of arrows and two bows.
De Zwaan

Surinam, a collection of arrows and two bows. some arrows with geometrical pyrographic . [1]

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