A few examples of appraisal values for
OWOSSO

• MOSSI PEOPLES, (5) WOOD WHISTLES
  MOSSI PEOPLES, (5) WOOD WHISTLES Burkina Faso, naturally patinated carved wood, leather, largest 9"l
• YORUBA PEOPLES, CARVED OSHE
  YORUBA PEOPLES, CARVED OSHE SHANGO DANCE WAND Carved wood, depicting a kneeling nude female with large flanged headdress, on turned handle, mounted to black wood base, 11.5"h (carving)
• OSWALDO SUBERO (VENEZUELAN,
  OSWALDO SUBERO (VENEZUELAN, 1934-2016), PINTURA NO. 46 Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1967 at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in a floater frame.
• OSWALDO SUBERO (VENEZUELAN,
  OSWALDO SUBERO (VENEZUELAN, 1934-2016), PINTURA NO. 69 Oil on paper mounted on canvas, signed and dated 1967 at lower left, inscribed to verso of canvas, framed.
• KOTA/MABONGWE PEOPLEKota/Mabongwe
  KOTA/MABONGWE PEOPLEKota/Mabongwe People, Osseyba or reliquary figure, wood covered in sheets of copper and brass, h. 24 3/4 in., w. 10 1/2 in., d. 3 in., on modern stand.
• OSWALDO GUAYASAMIN (1919 - 1999):
  OSWALDO GUAYASAMIN (1919 - 1999): BULLSsix watercolors in one frame, each signed each 8 x 5 inches sight; 16 1/2 x 47 1/2 inches frame Condition:
• BOZO/SOMONO PEOPLES, (2) LARGE
  BOZO/SOMONO PEOPLES, (2) LARGE TERRACOTTA VESSELS Mali, the orb-form bottle with long neck ending in domed opening, the whole incised with geometric decoration, each approx. 22"h
• TWO WOOD SENUFO CHAIRS Senufo tribe
  TWO WOOD SENUFO CHAIRS Senufo tribe Ivory Coast West Africa each having a wood trough back with relief-carved lizard one the back of one bird on the other.
• MOSSI PEOPLES, (7) CARVED WOOD
  MOSSI PEOPLES, (7) CARVED WOOD SLINGSHOTS Burkina Faso, each depicted as a standing female figure, each approx. 8"h
• TWO AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD
  TWO AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD IMPLEMENTSTwo African Tribal carved wood implementsComprising an Oshe Shango stick from Yoruba, Nigeria and a hammer on wood stand from Baule, Western Guinea, Akan region.height of largest 15in (cm); width 5 1/
• Three porcelain whippets and two
  Three porcelain whippets and two other animals.
• PAINTING, WOSENE KOSROF Wosene
  PAINTING, WOSENE KOSROF Wosene Kosrof (Ethiopian, b. 1950), "Guaridans of the Earth," 2002, acrylic on canvas, signed, dated, and inscribed upper right, signed and inscribed verso, canvas: 31.5"h x 40"w, overall (with frame): 34.5"h x 43.25"w. Provenance: Purchased from Clars Auction Gallery June 2016
• OSWALDO GUAYASAMIN (1919 - 1999):
  OSWALDO GUAYASAMIN (1919 - 1999): ABSTRACT (HEAD OF A MAN)watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper; signed lower middle; embossed marks lower right; Fundacion Guayasamin certification verso; Condition: matted and framed under acrylic; an abrasion to front of sheet in white area; several stains; color bleeding; taped to mat along edges and at corners; wrinkling to paper; 22 x 28 inches; 24 1/2 x 30 3/4 inches frame Condition:
• YORUBA OSHE SHANGO STAFFYORUBA OSHE
  YORUBA OSHE SHANGO STAFFYORUBA OSHE SHANGO STAFF African (Yoruba, Nigeria), 19th century, carved wood. In the form of a priestess, the top of the wand formed in a way symbolizing thunderbolts, which are hurled to punish wrongdoers who anger Shango, the Yoruba orisha of thunder, and deified former king of the Yoruba city of Oyo. Only senior priestesses or priests devoted to Shango can dance with such a staff in ritual performances and other events. These priests invite Shango to possess them, making the deity accessible to the gathered worshippers. 19 in. (48.3 cm.) Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Schram, Burlington, IA, Nov. 1976 Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
• (2) "OSHE SHANGO" JANUS DANCE
  (2) "OSHE SHANGO" JANUS DANCE WANDS, EX-MUSEUM 19th/20th c., Yoruba, Nigeria, dark patina carved wood, one with grooved shaft surmounted with two-headed figure centered on double-ax finial, the other with two-headed hilt and paddle, 11"h (larger), 9"h (smaller)
• OSGEMEOS (BRAZIL, BORN 1974)
  OSGEMEOS (BRAZIL, BORN 1974) SERIGRAPH, "NOS SOMOSOSGEMEOS (Brazil, born 1974) serigraph, "Nos Somos Penta!" (We Are Five), Brazilian football (soccer) fans after their fifth World Cup win. Unsigned, label attached verso with print info and printed signature, from edition of 1001. Image measures 11.5" x 8.25"; mounted to stretcher, unframed.
• GYULA MERESZ (HUNGARIAN
  GYULA MERESZ (HUNGARIAN 1888-1949) A PAINTING, "BABOSO,...GYULA MERESZ (Hungarian 1888-1949) A PAINTING, "Baboso," CIRCA 1916, oil on board, L/R, "Gyula Meresz. Baboso. 1916," verso a stamp, "LA MERESZ;" 26 1/4'' x 20'', framed 33 1/4'' x 26 3/4''. Condition: Some occasional damages, losses and in painted repairs. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• MOSSI OR BOBO PEOPLES, (7)
  MOSSI OR BOBO PEOPLES, (7) CARVED FLUTES Burkina Faso, most with carved geometric decoration, one wrapped in snake skin, 17"h (largest)
• VINTAGE INUIT OOSIK. A vintage, and
  VINTAGE INUIT OOSIK. A vintage, and likely antique, Inuit Oosik with carved and fitted bone ends. The Oosik is the baculum (penis bone) of the Walrus, and is long valued as a totemic by the Inuit,13”L.
• Kenojuak Ashevak ????? ???, CC, RCA
  Kenojuak Ashevak ????? ???, CC, RCA (1927-2013), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) OWL AND RAVENS, 2010 OWL AND RAVENS, 2010
• O.S. Goff Large Format Photograph
  O.S. Goff Large Format Photograph of Indian Prisoner Two Whistles Albumen photograph with manuscript title on mount Two Whistles - Indian Prisoner. Fort Custer M.T. lacking a studio imprint but taken by O.S. Goff 7.5 x 9.25 in. mounted on board 8 x 10 in. Two Whistles lost his arm during the "Sword Bearer Uprising" at Crow Agency M.T. in late October 1887. Condition: Light even toning to albumen; light soiling to albumen and mount; some wear to albumen along edges.
• CARVED OOSIK. Twentieth century.
  CARVED OOSIK. Twentieth century. Eskimo carving with a walrus on one end and a bear on the other. 24''l.
• IGBO PEOPLE, "AGBOGHO MMWO"
  IGBO PEOPLE, "AGBOGHO MMWO" SPIRIT MASK, EX-MUSEUM 20th c., Nigeria, dark stained carved wood, white pigment, with carved horns and ornamental facial tattoos, 13"h x 7"w x 5"d
• PRINT, OSWALDO GUAYASAMIN Oswaldo
  PRINT, OSWALDO GUAYASAMIN Oswaldo Guayasamin (Ecuadorian, 1919-1999), Untitled (Woman Sleeping), lithograph in colors, pencil signed lower left, edition 42/175, overall (with frame): 28"h x 35"w
• MOSSI PEOPLES, (7) LARGE BIIGA
  MOSSI PEOPLES, (7) LARGE BIIGA DOLLS Burkina Faso, 3 clad in leather, carved wood with dark patina, each carved with a stylized head on flaring handle, each approx. 15"h
• FOSSILIZED INUIT WALRUS
  FOSSILIZED INUIT WALRUS OOSIKFossilized Inuit Walrus Oosik with Carved Polar Bear and mans face
• A POWWOW ERA YOUNG MAN'S BEADED
  A POWWOW ERA YOUNG MAN'S BEADED DANCE COSTUMEThe leather outfit beaded with white ground is embellished in two colors of green beading along with orange and red beads comprising regalia of two arm bands, two leg bands, a fringed breast plate necklace with central opening, a wide beaded belt and 3-inch wide beaded leather strips.Bag measures 6.75 x 4.5 without fringe, fringe is 6.25, and handle drop is 5.25 inches. Measures 7 x 9 including fringe and 12.25 x 2.5 inches. Measures 31.75 x 3.25 and buckle is 4.25 x 4.25 inches.Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage, repair, loss or stain.Provenance: The 40 year collection of Father Tom Wiederholt, Kansas City, Missouri. Tom was a close personal friend of scholar and curator Ralph 'Ted' Coe who advised Tom on most of his acquisitions.
• James Otto Lewis (American,
  James Otto Lewis (American, 1799-1858) "Shing-Gaa-Ba-W'Osin of The Figured Stone" Chippewa Chief hand colored lithograph The chief wearing an Andrew Jackson peace medal. Approx. 19 1/8" x 12". Several tears to the edges.
• PLAINS LEATHER BOY'S SHIRT With
  PLAINS LEATHER BOY'S SHIRT With fringe and okra paint.
• ISTVAN BOSZNAY (HUNGARIAN
  ISTVAN BOSZNAY (HUNGARIAN 1868-1944) A PAINTING, "OSIJE...ISTVAN BOSZNAY (Hungarian 1868-1944) A PAINTING, "Osijek," oil on board, sigend L/L, "Bosznay. 926.," verso signed and titled in ink and a rubber stamp, "Magyar Nemzeti Galeria, Budapest, Budavari Palota." 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some darkening of paint throughout, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• INUIT WALRUS BONE 'OOSIK' CLUB
  INUIT WALRUS BONE 'OOSIK' CLUB Carved and Dyed Bone with Polar Bear head tip, early 20th c. 21" long. The os baculum of a walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), known as an "oosik" (or "oosuk") in Native Alaska languages.
• VEZO PEOPLES, FUNERARY POST, EX
  VEZO PEOPLES, FUNERARY POST, EX J.J. KLEJMAN 19th/20th c., Madagascar, carved wood, depicting a standing female figure bearing a tower of stacked paired half-moons, erected for the tombs of important chiefs and persons of rank, displayed on painted wood pedestal, 71" (carved wood), 101"h (total with pedestal)
• NATIVE AMERICAN OLLA, DONALD
  NATIVE AMERICAN OLLA, DONALD CHINANA, JEMEZ PUEBLO Coiled redware with black design, signed on the underside.
• JIM VOSHELL, BENNY GOODMAN
  JIM VOSHELL, BENNY GOODMAN ORCHESTRA, MIXED MEDIA Two original artworks by James Voshell (Maryland Artist, born 1943), each depicting Benny Goodman and his desegregated band in front of a turboprop airliner, each signed, comprising: a large painting, the figures painted on masonite cut-outs and arranged against a sheet metal collage (dated April, 1974), 48 3/4 in., square, framed; the same subject, rendered in pen and ink on paper (March, 1973), 12 in. Sq., plus margins, framed.
• COLLECTION OF ASSORTED NATIVE
  COLLECTION OF ASSORTED NATIVE AMERICAN OJIBWA TRIBE BIRDHOUSES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES RETAILED BY A STONE'S THROW, MICHIGAMME, MICollection of Assorted Native American Ojibwa Tribe Birdhouses and Other Accessories Retailed by a Stone's Throw, Michigamme, MI,
• Idoma Peoples Seated Maternity
  Idoma Peoples Seated Maternity Figure, Nigeria, the wood seated female figure nursing a child resting on her thighs, the female figure with a large head having a cross-hatched hairdo above inset translucent stone eyes, an open mouth and triangular nose, with a black linear design on the cheeks, forehead and eyebrows, with the nose and lips in black and traces of yellow pigment in the hairdo, the figure cradling the baby's neck with one hand and presenting the breast with the other, with traces of pigment overall and a native repair on the child's abdomen and leg, h. 13".