PAPUA NEW GUINEA ANCESTRAL FIGURAL CARVINGSepikRiver region, carved and double sided polychrome sculpture, decoration of multiple heads/masks, mounted on large modern wood base, with stand 71-1/2 x 12 x 12 in.
Provenance:...
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GANDHARA REGION CARVED STONE BUST Acarved schist head of a bodhisattva possibly Prince Siddharta / Siddhartha, possibly 1st to 3rd century Gandhara region, the turban with elaborate carving sits atop a broad...
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THE MACKEY ENGLISH MALLARDJohn English(1848-1915)
Florence, NJ, c. 1880
16 in. long
John English was “the innovator of the Delaware River decoy,” yet his existence alluded collectors for years and information...
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomasChambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America which provide such accessible hunting for such a large...
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EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorthShore, MA, c. 1890
17 1/2 in. long
This hollow swimming merganser is among the finest decoys discovered in decades. As this Massachusetts masterpiece makes its public debut,...
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EXCEPTIONAL MALLARD DRAKEChauncey "Chance"Wheeler (1888-1945)
Alexandria Bay, NY, c. 1920
17 3/4 in. long
This highly refined mallard is understood by many to be not only the finest Chauncey Wheeler decoy, but also...
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EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1921
17 in. long
“Stephen W. Ward (1895-1976) and his brother Lemuel Travis Ward (1896-1984) of Crisfield, Maryland...
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SLEEPING BLACK DUCKJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington,NJ, c. 1920
14 in. long
An excellent and important sleeping decoy from a river region dominated by straight-headed decoys. John English is credited with drawing up the region's...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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2 THOMAS CAMPBELL O/B LANDSCAPES, BRIDGEAND CHICKENSTwo (2) Thomas Campbell (Tennessee, 1834-1941) oil on board landscapes.1st item: Oil on composition board East Tennessee landscape painting, unsigned, depicting...
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[ROERICH] A CARVED DARK WOODEN CHEST,ALPINE REGION, 17...A CARVED DARK WOODEN CHEST, ALPINE REGION, 17TH CENTURY
the carved chest, with possibly African influence, with a geometric carved trim relief around...
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MEXICAN NEGRITO CARVED WOOD DANCE MASKOfferedin this lot is a Mexican Negrito Carved Wood Dance Mask, circa early-Mid 20th C. Provenance: Private collection, Big Sky, Montana. Masks in Mexico are used in a wide variety...
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20TH C. PAPUA NEW GUINEA WOOD PADDLEW/ CROCODILEThis is an oversized item that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote before bidding.
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Upper Sepik River region, ca....
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2ND C. GANDHARAN SANDSTONE BUDDHA DHARMA-CHAKRAMUDRACentral Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A magnificent hand carved stone carving of Buddha seared in full lotus position...
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NATIVE AMERICAN OJIBWA BALL WAR CLUBW/ IRON SPIKE**First Time At Auction**
Native American, Midwestern / Northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, Ojibwa / Algonquin / Iroquois, ca. 19th century CE. A...
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SUPERB CHONTAL STONE FACE MASK**FirstTime At Auction**
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Chontal culture, Late Preclassic Period, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A handsome mask carved from tan-brown stone...
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GROUP (7) TAUREG CARVED TENT POSTS NigerRegion, carved wood, the turned post tops incised with bands of geometric designs, 56"h (tallest)...
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GROUP (7) BAULE AND GURO STYLE MASKSIvory Coast Region, carved wood face masks with dark brown patina and traces of white pigment, 13"h...
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GROUP (3) NICELY CARVED CHOKWE STYLEMASKS Angola Region, carved wood with dark patina, natural fiber, wood and rattan beads, 14"h (largest)...
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DAN PEOPLES, (7) MASKS Ivory Coast Region,carved wood with dark brown patina, examples adorned with fiber wigs, cowry shells, cloth and fiber beards, and sheet metal eyes, varying sizes...
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GROUP (10) WEST AFRICAN STYLE FIGURALCARVINGS DR Congo Region, carved hardwoods, including a variety of regional styles, all nicely carved with expressive features in keeping with traditional style, 12"h (tallest),...
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GROUP (10) KUBA CUPS AND ONE LIDDEDCONTAINER DR Congo Region, carved wood with dark brown patina, the exterior decorated with incised geometric patterns and human faces, 17"h (largest) 3.5"h (smallest)...
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MALI REGION, (5) ANTELOPE CARVINGS IncludingBambara / Bamana, Dogon, Chiwara, one on display base, 8.5"h x 14"l (smallest), 26"h x 9"w (largest)...
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA HOUSE POST GUARDIANMiddle Sepik region, carved wood with traces of pigment, showing three faces, used to protect men's common house, approx. 47"h x 9.5"w x 5.5"d...
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BURA-ASINDA CULTURE, ANTHROPOMORPHICSTONE FIGURE Likely 3rd-13th c. CE, Niger Region, carved stone, highly stylized figure, the oblong face with raised eyes and nose, torso detailed with neck ring, fingers,...
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BURA-ASINDA CULTURE,ANTHROPOMORPHICSTONE FIGURE Likely 3rd-13th c. CE, Niger Region, carved stone, highly stylized figure, the oblong face with raised eyes and nose, torso detailed with neck ring, fingers,...
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IATMUL PEOPLE, KAWA RIGIT 2-FIGURE ORATOR'SSTOOL Likely 19th c., Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Region, carved wood with natural brown patina and remnant red and black pigment, carved as two standing figures bearing...
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TRIBAL: NEW GUINEA ANCESTRAL FIGUREHOOK, SEPIK REGION, 20TH C., CARVED WOOD WITH GRASS AND SHELL DECORATION, STANDING MALE WITH COW...TRIBAL: New Guinea ancestral figure hook, Sepik Region, 20th C., carved...
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD ADONE (ANTELOPE)HEADCREST, KU HEADCREST, Kurumba peoples of Mali and the northernmost Kurumba region of Burkina Faso, carved wood with pigment, attached to custom wood plinth, 37"H....
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BAMILEKE, CAMEROON, CARVED AND PAINTEDWOOD ANTELOPE MASK, H: 15 IN. (38.1 CM.)Bamileke, Cameroon, Carved and Painted Wood Antelope Mask,, From the Bekon/Tikar Region Dimensions: H: 15 in. (38.1 cm.)...
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COLLECTION (13) WEST AFRICAN FIGURALCARVINGS DR Congo Region, carved wood, beads, plant fibers, variety of figural types, two face carvings, one small double-opening container, 20"h (largest), 4"h (smallest)...
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A CARVED STONE EFFIGY PIPEAn Andes regioncarved stone effigy pipe, Circa 1000-1400 CE; Andes region, Colombia or Ecuador The gray stone pipe heavily carved and deeply grooved to depict a kneeling figure with cubistic...
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SIOUX PEOPLES CATLINITE CARVED FISHPIPE STEM 19th c., Eastern Plains Region, carved red stone with incised detail, on custom acrylic stand, 5"h x 9"l...
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ANTIQUE HOPI KACHINA DOLL, PUBLISHED19th/20th c., Arizona region, carved cottonwood with polychrome pigments, depicting Poli Sio Hemis, the butterfly Zuni, with tube mouth, arms extended, and yellow butterfly...
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Y NORTH ITALIAN ALTO ADIGE CYPRESS ANDCEDAR WOOD AND POKER-WORK TABLE CABINET
EARLY 17TH CENTURY the moulded caddy-type top with a rising panel, over a pair of pokerwork and penwork decorated panel doors opening...
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NORTH ITALIAN ALTO ADIGE CYPRESS ANDCEDAR WOOD PEN AND POKER-WORK CASSONE
EARLY 17TH CENTURY the hinged top with two moulded panel reserves depicting biblical scenes of David and Goliath against a stipple ground,...
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