MEXICAN MANDOLIN AND A TOCA HANDMEXICAN MANDOLIN AND A TOCA HAND PERCUSSION DRUMMexican Mandolin and a Toca Hand Percussion Drum
Mexican. Barbones dance mask. LaMexican. Barbones dance mask. La Parota, Guerrero, carved wood. 20 h × 9 w × 6 d in. result: $1,134. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Rene Bustamante | Private Collection
Straw Mosaic of Mexican MusiciansStraw Mosaic of Mexican Musicians by E. Hernandez E. Hernandez (Mexican 20th century) a straw mosaic in colors with artist's name l.r.; 13.5 x 17 in. Condition: Fading to colors.
THREE VENEZUELAN PAPIER-MACHE MASKSThreeTHREE VENEZUELAN PAPIER-MACHE MASKSThree Venezuelan Painted Papier-Mache "Los Diablos Danzantes" or "The Dancing Devils" Masks, San Francisco de Yare, Venezuela, labeled "Artesania 'El Mocho' Manuel Sanoja Diablos Danzantes San Francisco de Yare Estado Miranda Venezuela", h. 20 in., 14 1/2 in. and 16 in.
GUATEMALAN MICO MONKEY CEREMONIALGUATEMALAN MICO MONKEY CEREMONIAL DANCE MASKVintage carved and polychrome painted wood dance mask, Guatemala, used in the Danza del Venado Deer Dance, depicting a Mico monkey, approx 7.5"h, 5"w, 3.75"d, 1.5lbs
2 VINTAGE LATIN AMERICAN PARADE2 VINTAGE LATIN AMERICAN PARADE MASKS Latin American20th CenturyIncludes a carved wood mask painted blue and red with fibers sticking out from the eyes and a tin mask of a pointed teeth man with dark hair and reptiles on either side of the face.
BAMANA, SOGO BO MEREKUN MARIONETTE,BAMANA, SOGO BO MEREKUN MARIONETTE, EX-MUSEUM 20th c., Mali, carved wood, incised sheet metal, red fiber, cowrie shells, depicting female figure with headdress, 16.5"h x 4"w
NICAORIO JIMENEZ."THE MASK MAKER'SNICAORIO JIMENEZ."THE MASK MAKER'S WORKSHOP," WOOD (Peruvian, 20th century). Carved and brightly colored wooden retablo, depicting a mask maker fashioning masks for Carnival, each mask represents an Andean deity, a well-known character, an animal, bird or a spirit, signed "Nicaorio Jimenez" on verso, overall size: 19 in. H., 10 in. W., 4 in. D., with doors closed.
A MEXICAN CEREMONIAL DANCE CAPEAA MEXICAN CEREMONIAL DANCE CAPEA Mexican ceremonial dance cape, Circa 1960s; Mexico Lining inscribed in red pen: M. B 7 For a conquistador dance, the cape with polychrome synthetic sequins, mirrored appliques, and fringe on purple and magenta velvet, with natural fiber fabric lining 33" L x 25.5" W approximately Dimensions: 33" L x 25.5" W approximately
Hand carved polychromed woodenHand carved polychromed wooden folk art ceremonial mask; Mexican origin, figure with tightly curled beard and locks, skull cap with raised tarantula design, ruddy complexion, multiple openings to aid wearer. 19"H x 10"W. Good condition, surface wear.
THREE MEXICAN FESTIVAL MASKS. FromTHREE MEXICAN FESTIVAL MASKS. From Chiapa de Corzo for the Fiesta Grande de Enero (Great January Feast). Together with four festival masks 8'' x 7'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
MEXICAN STYLE FOLK ART ALEBRIJEMEXICAN STYLE FOLK ART ALEBRIJE WHIMSICAL MASK Mexican style monumental Alebrije mask wall hanging, depicting a whimsical crustacean creature with two sets of horns, crab eyes, shaped ears, tentacle mustache, and a wide smile, polychrome and papier mache, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 42", w. 42" (at horns), d. 21.375 (from wall to horns)
PRE COLUMBIAN CHANCAY ANTHROPOMORPHICPRE COLUMBIAN CHANCAY ANTHROPOMORPHIC OCARINACeramic animal head with human limbs ceramic figure, possibly an ocarina. Style Pre-columbian, Mayan, Central American. Object measures 3 1/4" x 4" x 3 1/4". PROVENANCE: Obtained from the estate of an American archaeologist who lived in Peru someears ago, then retired to Sarasota, Florida. Wear consistent with age. See images for details. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
Group of three Guatemalan masks,Group of three Guatemalan masks, including one large bearded mask, and two smaller lacquered masks; some wear, losses to paint and cracks to wood; the largest mask H 21 1/2" x W 8" x D 6" (approx.)
PRE-COLUMBIAN PAINTED TERRACOTTAPRE-COLUMBIAN PAINTED TERRACOTTA OCARINAPre-Columbian Painted Terracotta Ocarina , Quillacinga peoples, Columbia or Ecuador, l. 4 1/4 in Provenance: Clavia Indian Art and Pre-Columbian Art, Cartagena, Colombia, May 14, 1984.
Three Retablos By Nicario JiménezThree Retablos By Nicario Jiménez (Peruvian/American, born 1957) each with intricate hand-crafted and painted figures: one a carnival scene inscribed on back "For Nancy…", 13 in.; one a mask shop, 9-1/2 in.; one a dance or carnival scene with figures wearing skulls, 7-1/2 in., all signed,
A set of four black ceramic puttiA set of four black ceramic putti playing mandolin pan pipes pipe and concertina.
A PAIR OF MARIONETTE PUPPETTSAA PAIR OF MARIONETTE PUPPETTSA made in Mexico puppet with guide strings of a mustached bandit wearing a sombrero and holding a pair of pistols. Another of a blond girl in a candy striped dress. 16'' H and 12'' H circa mid 20th century Private collection Troy Mi.
Hopi Dance Wands Pair of MarauHopi Dance Wands Pair of Marau paddles; painted with katsinas and ears of corn; verso with two rows of parallel lines length 22.5 in.ca 1930Women used these wands in the Mamzrau society dance which was a dance to ensure fertility. For information see 1993 publication Objects of Myth and Memory: American Indian Art at The Brooklyn Museum p. 146. Condition: Some light paint loss on both.
(7) MEXICAN MASKS, PARACHICO, DIABLO,(7) MEXICAN MASKS, PARACHICO, DIABLO, JUAN HORTA(lot of 7) Masks, Mexico and Guatemala, 20th c., including: (1) Parachico mask, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico, male features with beard, with inset eyes, hair eyelashes, (1) small beaded mask, signed Guadalupe Carrillo Marquez, (1) small carved and painted wood diablo mask, with serpents and bat, signed Juan Horta, (1) carved and painted wood chicken/ rooster mask, (1) carved and painted wood angel mask with wings and feather headdress, (2) Guatemalan diablos masks; 6lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
SIX SOUTH AMERICAN PAINTED PAPIERSIX SOUTH AMERICAN PAINTED PAPIER MACHE MASKS AND HELMETSlate 20th / 21st century; unsigned; comprising three donkeys, two gazelles and a bull Dimensions: the smallest: 9 1/2 x 12 x 7 in. (24.1 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm.), the largest: 13 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (33.7 x 24.1 x 21.6 cm.) Condition:
COLLECTION OF 11 PREDOMINANTLYCOLLECTION OF 11 PREDOMINANTLY LATIN AMERICAN FIGURAL MASKS, INCLUDING PAINTED WOOD, PLASTER, COMPOSITE, LEATHER, AND PAPIER-MACHECollection of 11 Predominantly Latin American Figural Masks, Including Painted Wood, Plaster, Composite, Leather, and Papier-Mache,
Two Pre-Columbian Terra Cotta WindTwo Pre-Columbian Terra Cotta Wind Instruments, including a Maya figural whistle, 400-900 A.D., the eroded figure with extended earplugs and tubular legs, with a large loop handle at the top of the head possibly representing an elaborate headdress, one leg repaired, l. 3-1/4", and a Pre-Columbian flute of tubular form, 1000 B.C.-1500 A.D., with openings at either end for a mouthpiece and finger-stops, decorated with an applied large-headed sinuous serpent, l. 11-1/4".
A Pair of Large Musicians A musicianA Pair of Large Musicians A musician holding a drum and a monkey and a female musician holding a tambourine and with a horn attached to her front each on an oval shape base with a stripe on the front decorated in polychrome pigments vent hole at the back.
LOT)MEXICAN PARTY ITEMS, SOMBREROS,LOT)MEXICAN PARTY ITEMS, SOMBREROS, PINATAS, OTHER(lot) Collection of Mexican decorative items, highlights include: (4) Salazar Yepez sombreros, Guanajuato, Mexico, of varied color, with gold and silver- tone stitching, (2) star-form pinatas, in the colors of the Mexican flag, (3) assorted strings of papel picado, colorful sheets of cut tissue paper, (1) small woven handbag, featuring Christ as a child; largest: approx 7"h, 25"diam **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
(LOT)COLLECTION: MEXICAN FOLK ART(LOT)COLLECTION: MEXICAN FOLK ART DECORATIVE ITEMS(lot) Mexican Folk Art decorative items, of varied size and form, highlights include: (1) maraca, having fringe to top, stitched snake and candle to sides, (1) alebrije painted pottery mythological figure, (1) round charger, centering a black cat to red ground, (1) unframed painting on canvas board, Cheetah, C. M. Laster, with inscribed message verso, (2) religious retablo paintings on metal panels, featuring la Virgen de Xilotes and Santisimo Nino Fredericio, (1) heart-form trinket box, signed Jelasco, Oaxaca, (1) painted box, depicting la Virgen de Guadalupe watching over a man and his horse, with inscribed prayer; minor loss, largest: approx 15.5"diam, 11.75lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
Three Pre-Columbain TerracottaThree Pre-Columbain Terracotta Artefacts including a monkey form ocarina, a figural rattle (Costa Rica), and a dog with incised decoration (Peru)
whistle height 5 in — 12.7 cm
TWO PAPIER MACHE FIGURES OF CLOWNSTWO PAPIER MACHE FIGURES OF CLOWNS AND A DECORATED METAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTTwo Papier Mache Figures of Clowns and a Decorated Metal Musical Instrument
GUATEMALA CARVED AND PAINTED MASKGUATEMALA CARVED AND PAINTED MASK REPRESENTING SPANIARD...Guatemala Carved and Painted Mask Representing Spaniards, 19th Century, the indigenous people perform a Conquest dance in mime wearing masks representing Spaniards
6.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 3 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
LARGE M & R ROMERO ACOMA POT TwoLARGE M & R ROMERO ACOMA POT Two color carved relief pot with checkered border and decoration of musical dancing deity with sun and geometric patterns, signed "M & R Romero Acoma Pueblo NM, " 12 in. H., 13 in. Diam.
BAMANA PEOPLES, "MEREKUN" MARIONETTE,BAMANA PEOPLES, "MEREKUN" MARIONETTE, EX-MUSEUM 20th c., West Africa (Mali), dark patina carved wood, depicting a male head and torso raised on a tapered handle, mounted to a wood stand, museum accession number along handle bottom, 23"h (total)
Four Mexican Copper Festival Masks
20thFour Mexican Copper Festival Masks
20th Century
including an armadillo, monkey, owl and crab.
together with five other carved wood masks.
Length of largest 22 inches.
LATIN AMERICAN CARVED WOOD PARADELATIN AMERICAN CARVED WOOD PARADE MASK Mexico, Latin America,20th CenturyPolychrome mask of a balding man with a long black beard, possibly a Guatemalan conquistador mask that would be worn during religious parades with a suit of armor on All Saints Day.
MAYAN SUSPENDED RATTLE BOWL WITHMAYAN SUSPENDED RATTLE BOWL WITH THREE JAQUAR HEAD LEGS Maya, Guanacasta, Costa Rica, Nicoya; circa 1200 AD, red, white and black decoration, 3 1/2" x 6" diam.
African instrument and carvingAfrican instrument and carving group to include gourd and seed rattle, 14-1/2"L, La Playa bongo drum pair, hyde and wood bead swinging instrument, 11-1/2"L, (2) carved elephant figures, Mexican engraved figural horn handled bowie knife reading "The one who offends my owner, revenge awaits" signed D.Vasquez, Ocotlan, Oax, 12"L, green stone etching of child and snake, stone elephant and (2) African carved plaques, 15-1/2"L, 18"L
Vintage lifesize papier mache maleVintage lifesize papier mache male figure; molded theatrical prop in traditional Central American attire, bright polychromed surface, woven hat. 75"H. Surface wear, damage to serape.