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Figural Sculpture (Two Heads)
Figural Sculpture (Two Heads)
(Italian, 1936-1992)
Height 21 inches.
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A Large Nkisi Double Headed Power
A Large Nkisi Double Headed Power Object Congo Double headed dog or Kozo having two heads with which to see into each world; the living and the dead. Having applied fabrics hammered nails and applied mixed substance of soils with presumably blood.
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Nkisi Double Headed Power Object
Nkisi Double Headed Power Object Congo Depicting a dog or Kozo with two heads. Dogs are closely tied to the spiritual world in Congo theology. They live in two separate worlds the village of the living and the forest of the dead. This was symbolic of their ability to see both worlds. thus having two heads. Carved wood with metal sheaths and pigments central cavity with charms inserted glass eyes.
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AFRICAN DOUBLE HEADED EFFIGY
AFRICAN DOUBLE HEADED EFFIGY TOTEM Africa,20th CenturyStanding double headed figure with polychrome details, the wire mesh body filled with carved heads, metal and found objects.
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TWO BRUTALIST-STYLE GLAZED
TWO BRUTALIST-STYLE GLAZED CERAMIC HEADSunsigned; 12 and 14 inches high Condition:
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TWO METAL HEAD BOARDS .
TWO METAL HEAD BOARDS .
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TWO MILLINER'S HEADS. Probably
TWO MILLINER'S HEADS. Probably France 2nd half-19th century papier mache. Two heads with original gesso and paint. Blonde 15''h. and one with black hair 15''h. Imperfections. They both have some waterstains but I don't see any mold. The one with the black hair has an open split from the neck to the bottom. A small crack in her forehead. Both have wear/damage to the nose. The blonde one has a crack at the opening on the back.
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MORGAN & PEACE TWO HEADED
MORGAN & PEACE TWO HEADED COINSMorgan and Peace dollar coins, both two-headed. Always win a coin flip ... if you get to call first. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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Two Large Male Heads with Mustaches
Two Large Male Heads with Mustaches and Hats Majolica head with blue hat moles and stogie bottom impressed 9677 7"T. More stylized head with mustache and goatee wearing cap incised 8059 7-1/4"T.
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TAINO, TWO HEADED PESTLE, ONE
TAINO, TWO HEADED PESTLE, ONE WITH A CLOSEDmouth, the other with a big toothy smile. Probably used to crush roasted cohoba seeds for hallucinogenic snuffing. The 2 Janus heads represent the Taino belief in duality. Made from fossil coral. 5.8" long. Dominican Republic, from a private Atlanta collection.
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DAN PEOPLES, LARGE DOUBLE SPOON,
DAN PEOPLES, LARGE DOUBLE SPOON, EX-MUSEUM Liberia, ceremonial two-headed figural spoon, carved wood with metal teeth, museum accession numbers to back of neck, 24"l x 8"w x 4.5"d
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2 BUDDHA HEADS AND STATUE2 Buddha
2 BUDDHA HEADS AND STATUE2 Buddha heads, one of stone and one of metal, and a bronze statue of a seated Buddha. Tallest appx 5 1/2"t.
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Two molded terracotta heads
Two molded terracotta heads 1930's for displaying hats. 12"h. ea.
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Two earthenware heads together with
Two earthenware heads together with a carved bust of a man tallest - 5 1/4". ?
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Two bisque head dolls and a wax
Two bisque head dolls and a wax head doll
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RARE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TWO-HEADED
RARE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TWO-HEADED TORTOISE FORM COVERED INK STONE Han Dynasty (206 BC?220 AD), having a lift-off shell cover, standing on four legs, the heads both turned back over the shell, 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" X 4 1/4". Both heads reattached.
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Four West African carvings
Four West African carvings including one double-headed animal 32" h. ?
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JUANITA INEZ ORTIZ, TWO HEADED
JUANITA INEZ ORTIZ, TWO HEADED FIGURE, CA. 1980Juanita Inez Ortiz, (Cochiti, 1960 - 2008) Two Headed Figure, ca. 1980, fired clay, pigments inscribed underside: INEZ ORTIZ / COCHITI fired clay, pigments Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (22.23 x 16.51 x 8.57 cm.) Provenance: The Connie S. Sanchez Estate, California
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RARE / LARGE JALISCO POLYCHROME
RARE / LARGE JALISCO POLYCHROME 2-HEADED FIGURALPre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. This unusual and large hand-built pottery figure is notably made with 2 heads protruding from the shoulder, sharing one body - perhaps a rare portrayal of conjoined twins! The hollow and cylindrical body extends vertically, forming a pedestal with a broad opening on the base, their applied legs bent outward in a seated position to the front. The body flattens slightly at the broad shoulders where a circular vent hole is set between the necks. Their ovoid heads have pinched noses and impressed eyes and mouths, their headdress band coiled across their brows. The surface is slipped in beige with burnished orange and burnt sienna hues. Some historians believe these double-headed figures represent some magical aspect of human nature - perhaps a shamanistic transformation of sorts - or metaphorical, such as the concept of duality in human behavior. However, others have posited convincing arguments that such examples depict a set of conjoined twins. Size: 8.5" L x 6" W x 12.75" H (21.6 cm x 15.2 cm x 32.4 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, purchased at Rex Arrowsmith's, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA in 1972
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#172102
Condition:
Softening to facial details. Fading and chipping to pigments and light surface abrasions. Chips to legs and high pointed areas, else intact and excellent. Mineral and earthen encrustations on interior.
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Two antique Indian bronze and
Two antique Indian bronze and copper alloy statues of multi-headed deities, 19th century or earlier, one mounted in wooden base; the larger with base H 8 3/4" x W 3 1/4" x L 3 1/4" (approx.); Provenance: Collected between 1945-1960 by Carl O. Winberg, former United Stated Government employee residing in Southern California; thence by descent to the present owner
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2 PIECE HELLENISTIC POTTERY
2 PIECE HELLENISTIC POTTERY HEADS: Both on custom stands, to include 1) Bearded male figure head. 2 3/4'' h., 5'' h. overall on stand. 2) African male figure 1 1/2'' h., 3 1/2'' overall on stand.
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Clown Figural Tobacco Jars Two
Clown Figural Tobacco Jars Two heads one standing in outfit and one female mime. All porcelain or bisque with high gloss finish polychrome decorations.
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TWO BISQUE HEAD DOLLS. One with
TWO BISQUE HEAD DOLLS. One with blue paperweight eyes and an open mouth marked Made In Germany. 16''h. One with molded and painted features. 7''h.
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TWO DOLL HEADS. Probably American
TWO DOLL HEADS. Probably American late 19th century pine. Carved hollow heads made from two pieces of wood by the same hand. Glass eyes and original paint. Wear. 7 1/4'' 7 1/2''h. plus modern stands. These are from carnival game figures. The wear and damage is visible in the photos.
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TWO SOUTHEAST ASIAN BUDDHA HEADSThe
TWO SOUTHEAST ASIAN BUDDHA HEADSThe first, a volcanic gray sandstone example, with curled segments in a stylized top knot; the second, a patinated bronze example, both set on stands. Heights 5 in., 5.5 in., respectively.
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TWO ARCHAIC-STYLE HEADSthe first:
TWO ARCHAIC-STYLE HEADSthe first: molded ceramic (2 3/4 inches high); the second: carved and dyed quartz (2 1/4 inches high); each mounted to an acrylic plinth; each 6 inches high overall Condition:
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Two walking sticks, one with two
Two walking sticks, one with two carved heads, the other a bird, largest 36"l
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TWO PORCELAIN HEAD DOLLS, H OF
TWO PORCELAIN HEAD DOLLS, H OF TALLEST: 32 INTwo Porcelain Head Dolls, H of tallest: 32 in
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MICHOACAN POTTERY TWO-HEADED PRETTY
MICHOACAN POTTERY TWO-HEADED PRETTY LADY FIGURE**First Time At Auction**
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. A hand-built pottery female figure known as a 'pretty lady' with an unusual pair of heads. Each face features double-pupil eyes, a prominent nose, full lips, and a necklace graced with a medallion. Though 2 heads are present, they share a mutual abdomen and limbs. Remains of red and orange pigment are visible in scattered areas. Size: 4" W x 5.25" H (10.2 cm x 13.3 cm); 6.6" H (16.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Michael R. collection, Southampton, New York, USA, acquired via descent
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#178405
Condition:
Losses to heads, faces, arms, and legs as shown. Fading to original pigment, softening to some finer details, and light earthen deposits, otherwise in very good condition. Nice preservation to overall figural form.
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Two Chinese heads, pottery and
Two Chinese heads, pottery and stone Comprised of a Han style pottery head, together with stone head of an attendant. Tallest: 6 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Michigan Gentleman
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China Head Dolls A pair of China
China Head Dolls A pair of China head dolls one female in green corduroy dress and bonnet having porcelain head arms and legs the other male in brown corduroy jacket and knickers; tallest ht. 19.75 in.
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Two large Benin bronze heads, one
Two large Benin bronze heads, one with two faces and many bells, the other with one face and intricate neck rings; overall good condition, some chips and losses to metal; the larger H 14" x W 6 1/2" x D 7 1/4" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collection thence by decent. Dr. Peter T. Furst was an anthropologist, author (150+ books) and teacher as well as the Foreign Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Dr. Furst curated many exhibitions throughout the years.
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TWO CARVED HARDSTONE HEADS Two
TWO CARVED HARDSTONE HEADS Two carved stone Aztec style heads, one in lapis lazuli, 5 ¾"H; one carved in amethyst, 7"H.
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TAINO (C. 1000-1500 CE) FINE TWO
TAINO (C. 1000-1500 CE) FINE TWO HEADED PENDANTAn Extraordinarily Fine Two Headed Pendant, Carved Serpentine Stone. Ghost figures were often incorporated into heads and other parts of a figure's form adding further meaning to the object. This piece is beautifully carved and museum quality. It comes with a metal museum mount. Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture: Art of the Gods. Size: 4.5'' x 2'' x 2'' (11 x 5 x 5 cm).
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POTTERY EFFIGY BOTTLE. Reputedly
POTTERY EFFIGY BOTTLE. Reputedly prehistoric American Indian. Two-headed turtle with painted shell. 7''h. As per our policy we do not guarantee the authenticity of of any item created before 1500.
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PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE
PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE MYTHICAL ANIMAL FIGURESwith removable heads; Provenance: The Estate of Henry and Lillian Mosauer; Condition: heavy damage to the top of one; 12 inches wide; 4 1/2 inches deep; 1 1/4 inches high Condition: