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Tribal Art - an African hardwood figurative funerary or boundary marker, as a tribesman, the head carved, 40cm long overall

Tribal Art - an African reliquary power figure, probably Fang, depicted standing, the elongated body with figure-of-eight cavity, 48.5cm high, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tribal Art - a Dogon figural carving, depicting the primordial couple, 59cm high, Mali, West Africa

Tribal Art - a Senufo figure, of elongated proportions, stylised features, geometric scarification, 74cm high, Ivory Coast

Tribal Art - a Southeast Asian composite cast, of a double-ended phallus, loop handle, 31cm long overall, probably Thai

Tribal Art - a Chokwe male figure, he stands, 66cm high, Angola

Tribal Art - a Kota hardwood and copper mounted reliquary guardian figure (mbulu ngulu), 47cm high, 25cm wide, Gabon

Tribal Art - a 19th century spatulate club or lime spatula, possibly Polynesian or Papua New Guinea, stone carved, 88cm long

Tribal Art - a Baule colon figure, standing, wearing a spotted red garment, 28cm high, Ivory Coast, 28cm high; others, Gabon/West Africa (4)

Tribal Art - a Zulu status or prestige staff, loop finial, spirally turned shaft, 85.5cm lkong, South Africa, c.1900

Tribal Art - a Mbete reliquary figure, picked out with white pigment, 31cm high, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tribal Art - a Benin bronze, cast as the head of a young man wearing a ceremonial head-dress, painted in green, 20cm high overall

Tribal Art - a Lobi bateba figure, depicted with arms outsretched upwards, 48cm high, Burkina Faso, collector's display stand

Tribal Art - a large Fijian kava bowl, of one-piece dug-out construction, four tapered cylindrical legs, 61cm diam, Fiji, MelanesiaProvenance: Silver coloured metal presentation plaque engraved with the insignia of the Fiji Infantry Regiment and inscribed 'To Tony and Pat Palmer from all ranks 1 FIR, Malaya 1955-56'

Tribal Art - an African Mossi softwood ceremonial wango or mask, figural cresting painted in tones of black, red, and white, above concave mask, 94cm high, Burkina Faso

Tribal Art - a Polynesian paddle, pointed spatulate head with central ridge, T-shaped handle, 122cm long; another, similar (2)

Tribal Art - a pair of West African bronze figures, of musicians, 31cm high, probably Dogon, Mali, first half 20th century

Tribal Art - a Yaka fetish figure, of typical form and adorned with feathers, 17cm high, Democratic Republic of Congo; another; other African figures (8)

Tribal Art - a pair of West African Sogo Tsogho boundary markers, 58cm high, Gabon

Tribal Art - a Southeast Asian composite devotional object, cast as a woman worshipping a phallus, 30.5cm high overall, probably Thai

Tribal Art - an African Lwalwa hardwood mask, concave profile with central ridge, protruding lips, 35cm high overall, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tribal Art - a Yombe nkisi nkondi power figure, the midriff typically set with a mirror glass panel, 57cm high, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tribal Art - a Bongo figure, he stands, with arms at his side, 'kaolin' pigment to surface, 34cm high, Sudan, collector's display plinth, 55cm high overall; another (2)

Tribal Art - an Nkisi N'Kondi hardwood and metal mounted power figure, stone mooyo within glass case, 48cm high, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tribal Art - an African Gelede mask, elliptical eyes, elaborately carved with a snake in the grasp of a rooster, painted in polychrome, 42cm high, 28cm wide, Yoruba, Nigeria

Tribal Art - a Yoruba ibeji figure, typically posed, the elaborate coiffure picked out in blue, 28.5cm high, Nigeria; others (6)

Tribal Art - a Baule mask, concave profile, geometric pattern coiffeur, 34cm long, Ivory Coast, West Africa

Tribal Art - a Baule mask, concave profile, pursed lips, horizontal pattern painted in alternating tones of white and black, pursed lips, 43cm long, Ivory Coast, West Africa

Tribal Art - an Ashanti mask, 19.5cm diam, Ghana; another, Baule, Ivory Coast; others; etc (5)

An exceptional early BaKota maskThis “cubist” helmet mask is from the Willy Mestach collection. An artist himself, his collection was focused based on personal aesthetic choices, not on a geographic or intellectual level but by a strong emotional and intuitive response to African art. Each object in his collection related intrinsically to all others, creating an ensemble widely considered as one of the best collections of African art.What we must consider for these large helmet masks is their visual functioning. The white of the Kaolin with little specs of reflective mica would have been spectacular in the reflection of large fires during the night rituals. All these masks are made with the graphic qualities that would be emphasized by strong contrasts, creating a vibrant moving spectacle of reflection and shadows. Both masks are said to perform during night festivals, and they all share the same features; clear white lime applied that refers to the afterlife contact with the ancestors, while the “Empoli” masks show the red ochre that symbolizes warmth and strength. This is a quality that Willy Mestach surely had seen when he added this mask to his collection.We know only of a few early “Empoli” ; An Empoli in the De Menil collection in Houston, a white Fang helmet mask from George Bracques and the Empoli from Paul Guillaume. All of these mask’s share similar features; kaolin-lightened faces—with narrow noses, defined nose lines and eyebrows, and diminutive, pursed mouths— all characteristic of its genre in the Northwest of Gabon, independent of the people who made them and their function. These masks can be found amongst a few tribal regions in this region of Gabon; the Kota, The Fang, the Mahongwe and the BaKwele but even though they look like a quintessential African mask, very little is known about them. The angular "Empoli" masks seem to relate more to male figures with its crest on the head, probably a male forest spirit, whilst the round-faced “moon” masks are more feminine, sometimes called “Ngontang” or young girl. We know most about the female “Ngontang” female helmet masks and less about the male “Empoli” but that they were of great importance in performances, dances that contributed to the prestige of his patrons.64 cmProvenancefrom the collection of Willy Mestdagh, BrusselsLiteraturePublished in Bastin (Marie-Louise), "Introduction aux Arts de l'Afrique Noire", Arnouville: Arts d'Afrique Noire, 1984:259, #269

An important shrine figure or Ngwomo Nigeria.An important shrine figure or Ngwomo Nigeria.This impressive figure was created by Eket masters, an Ibibio sub-group centered around the town of Eket in the delta region of the Kwa river. It represents a mythological earth mother called Ala. At least three individual Eket artists or workshops are mostly known from the Ogbom performance calling attention to Ala and her role in human and agricultural fertility.Collection⦁Lucien van de Velde Antwerp⦁Karl Ferdinand Schaeddler, Munich⦁Didier Claes, BrusselsPublished⦁Soldan (Hans-Joerg), "Zur Frage des Kulturgutes der Eket", Baessler-Archiv, Neue Folge, Band XXXIV (1986), fig.10⦁Catalog.: "Dance and play in tribal art", Universitair Centrum v(UCLOS), Heverlee, 1983:21, #27⦁Bastin (Marie-Louise), "Introduction aux Arts de l'Afrique Noire", Arnouville: Arts d'Afrique Noire, 1984:210, #200⦁Expo cat.: "Arts-Kunst: Primitifs, Primitive, Primitieve IV", Brussels, 1994:65 (L. Van de Velde)⦁Schaedler (Karl-Ferdinand), "Lexikon Afrikanische Kunst und Kulter", Munich: Klinkhardt und Biermann, 1994: #144⦁Claes (Patric Didier) with Neyt (François), "Nigerian Primitivism", Brussels, 2007:11, #1Exhibited ⦁Heverlee, Belgium: "Dans en Spel in de Primitive Kunst", (UCLOS), 1983⦁Brussels, Belgium: "Arts-Kunst: Primitifs, Primitive, Primitieve IV", 22-26 June 1994⦁Paris, France: "KAOS-Parcours des Mondes", 12-16 September 2007Bibliography:Soldan, « Zur Frage des Kulturgutes der Eket », Baessler-Archiv, 1986, vol. 3462 cm

A Vintage Carved Wooden African Mossi Doll Together with a Mounted Ornament in the Form of a Tribal Art Shell Disc, Doll 34cm High

A Kalinga shieldLuzon Island, Philippineswith a central diamond shape boss flanked by arches, with three prongs above and two below, the back with an integral handle, stained black and with remains of rattan bindings, the front with collection sticker D335 and the back with a label inscribed Transport "Burford. Capt. W. R. Graham. Pay Dept, U. S. Am?., c/o Dept O M, U. S. A..., New York, N.Y.,123cm high.ProvenanceChristie's, London, Tribal Art, 1 December 1993, lot 124.David Usborne Collection, London.

Tribal Art cataloguesincluding Christie's, Sotheby's and Woolley and Wallis, and Asian Art catalogues, as above and Lempertz. (a lot)

Fives boxes including ceramic cottage plates , miniature prams, wooden tribal art

A captivating abstract portrait painting signed by Alexander Gore showcasing a striking composition of bold black brushstrokes against a textured, multi-colored background. The piece evokes a raw, expressive quality with its use of simplified facial features and gestural marks, characteristic of contemporary abstract expressionism. Presented in a substantial metallic silver frame that complements the artwork's modern aesthetic. Alexander Gore, born in 1958 in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a contemporary artist renowned for his abstract and semi-abstract works. Growing up near the Hermitage Museum, he developed an early fascination with Western art, which significantly influenced his creative direction. In 1980, Gore immigrated to New York City, immersing himself in the vibrant art scene and seeking avenues for full artistic expression. After a decade in New York, he relocated to Miami, Florida, where he established his own gallery. His experiences in Central America and the Caribbean have also left a notable imprint on his work, infusing it with elements inspired by tribal cultures and primitive art forms. Gore's distinctive style, which he terms Agorism, is characterized by the organic movement of color across the canvas, utilizing strong lines that hint at emerging shapes. His paintings often feature intricate, curvilinear forms and gestural marks, creating an atmosphere that invites viewers to engage their imagination. Signature and date on lower left side. Artwork dimensions with frame: 22.50"L x 27"H x 2"W. Artist: Alexander Gore (Russian-American b. 1958)Issued: 2022Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: Russia/United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Art Deco 1930's contrasting wood boxes in graduating forms with matching tray together with a tribal souvenir mask on stand

This original African tribal stretched cotton batik hanging wall art features an abstracted giraffe among bushes. It is attached to a wooden stretcher. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 17.25"L x 26.50"H x 0.75"WCountry of Origin: AfricaCondition: Age related wear.

A collection of mid 20th Century and later African tribal art carved hardwood figures including a leather cylinder or quiver of hunting spears. (qty)

Tribal art - Papa New Guinea mere patu wahaiki, carved musical instruments, wall mask; etc

Tribal art - carved wooden figure of a bull, others, lizards, tortoise, carved stone hippopotamus, conch shells; etc

A Guatemalan tribal gourd painted in black with a band of birds, a rectangular basket and a beachcomber art bird automaton.   H 35cms.

A mixed lot of jewellery to include white metal tribal style earrings; art deco plastic earrings; 925 silver ring and earrings with black cabochon etc

Two tribal art carved and painted wooden masks together with an Ivory Coast West African mask example

Tribal Art - three vintage perfume or kohl bottle flasks

Tribal Art: Antique African hardwood throwing club 42cm long

Tribal Art fly swatter, Chinese porcelain pillows, boxed brush set, jade balls, etc.

Tribal Art: A quiver, North African knife and scabbard, and ostrich egg flasks with woven leather decoration and other African wood items

Swan (Claudia). Rarities of These Lands, art, trade and diplomacy in the Dutch Republic, 1st edition, Princeton: University Press, 2021, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, 4to, together with:Inglesby (Róisín), Mingei / Art Without Heroes, 1st edition, London: Yale University Press, 2024, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original boards, 4to, plusClark (Timothy, et al, editors), Shunga, sex and pleasure in Japanese art, 1st edition, London: The British Museum, 2013, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 4to, and other modern Oriental & tribal art reference, many original cloth/boards in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8vo/folioQTY: (3 shelves)

A 19th century tribal folk art bull horn drinking flask. The flask featuring ebonised fish shaped stopper, mounted with vellum strap with small horn drinking cup attached.Measures approx. 35cm long.

A 19th century novelty walking stick, the pommel carved as the head of a pug, rustic cane, 78cm long; others folk art and tribal (4)

Tribal Art - Grassfields Area, Cameroon, a pair of 19th century chip carved horn ceremonial drinking vessels, 36cm long

Tribal Art - a novelty African hardwood whistle in the form of a male in traditional dress, 12cm

Tribal Art - a carved ebony spoon, the handle in the form of a man holding the spoon bowl, scarification marks to arms, 18cm long

Tribal Art - a Mossi helmet mask, decorated with abstract motifs in yellow, black and  brown earth pigments, 29.5cm long, Burkina Faso See Land of Flying Masks - Art and Culture in Burkina Faso, Christopher Roy 2006

A large Papuan Sepik tribe carved tribal art mask  Probably early 20th century, height approx. 146cm

Two Fakeye family Nigerian Yoruba tribal art carved wooden sculptures, 46cm and 39cm The largest by Akin Fakeye (1936-) depicting a man in ceremonial outfit and headpiece, the smaller figure by Gani Fakeye depicting a man with a club and pipe. Both in good condition

Three African tribal art carved figures, two signed 'Katumo' and 'Kunga' The two signed figures both Kenyan, one depicting a crouching Masai (17cm) and the other a Kamba rain god (21cm). Third figure in ebony, a crouched man with hot drink (22cm)

Bedouin African Tribal Art silver Necklace plus a silver bracelet. The necklace set with 26 coins. The bracelet decorated with roundels and girafes. (see pictures). Weight: 

Hand engraved tribal art stick together with spear[137cm]