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An exceptional Limba or Loko shrine figureA Superb and rare pair of Hemba figuresA superb Yoruba ritual mortar by Olwowe of Ise
DoneNov 02, 2013 7:37 PM UTC
Peterbourough, NH, United States
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Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art

Compromising over 300 lots of Museum quality art of Africa, The Pacific Islands, and Pre-Columbian America, drawn from numerous collections in the United States and Europe including a large selection of African Art from the Gelbard Collection; Extensively published and exhibited. Please view our website at www.thecobbs.com for more detailed and very high resolution images of all the objects in this sale.
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A Yuat dance mask, New Guinea: Yuat River, Papua New Guinea; H: 14" The mask of generally flat form, with raised forehead and angular inverted triangles from each eye to the sides of the face, forming the wings of a bird when
0025: A Yuat dance mask, New GuineaEst. $2,200-$3,200
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A fine Lower Sepik mask, Papua New Guinea: Lower Sepik/Ramu, Papua New Guinea; H: 22" Powerfully carved, the ovate mask with long forehead and brow above inset eyes made from conus shell disks, the small nose curling in classical fashion, a
0026: A fine Lower Sepik mask, Papua New GuineaEst. $2,500-$3,500
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A fine Bird headed figure, Papua New Guinea: Lower Sepik/Ramu, Papua New Guinea; H: 24 3/4" The figure with elongated body and rounded shoulders, the head in the form of a parrot, with round face and inset shell eyes; the breasts clearly
0027: A fine Bird headed figure, Papua New GuineaEst. $1,200-$1,800
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A Schouten islands mask, New Guinea: Vokeo island, Papua New Guinea; H: 20" Of typical form, the mask with rounded forehead, with typical nose and nasal decorations, above an arced band and small mouth. The bottom of the mask with
0028: A Schouten islands mask, New GuineaEst. $1,800-$2,200Lot Passed
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A fine Lower Sepik Mortar, New Guinea: Lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea; H: 8 1/4" The mortar of hour-glass shape with maskoids above and below the central waisted section. The whole with incising and fine encrusted patina. Well worn
0029: A fine Lower Sepik Mortar, New GuineaEst. $400-$600
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A Fine North Coast Barag mask, New Guinea: North Coast, Papua New Guinea; H; 20" The older mask with long forehead, and heavy brow above the long pointed nose, the face with stripes of pigment remaining. Some damage as pictured, to the face.
0030: A Fine North Coast Barag mask, New GuineaEst. $900-$1,200
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A Superb Lower Sepik mask, New Guinea: Lower Sepik/Ramu, Papua New Guinea; H: 18 1/2" Of dark wood, the mask with simple lines, concave eye orbits and simple smiling mouth the nose of typical beak-form with perforations to hold
0032: A Superb Lower Sepik mask, New GuineaEst. $6,000-$9,000
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A Post-war Sepik hook figure: Possibly Iatmul, Papua New Guinea; H: 28" The figure showing wear and use, though made after WWII. The eyes as inset conus shell disks and with a good patina from being kept in a men's house.
0034: A Post-war Sepik hook figureEst. $650-$750
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A Post-war Sepik mask: Sepik River, Papua New Guinea; H: 27" A late example, though not unappealing; the face with bright pigmentation and good carving. Provenance: Property of a Midwestern collector Estimate: $500 -
0035: A Post-war Sepik maskEst. $500-$700
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A Sepik River Crocodile canoe prow: Sepik River, Papua New Guinea; L: 62" of massive form, the carving naturalistically depicting a life-size crocodile with scales and teeth. Fine workmanship and remains of red and white pigment. Some
0037: A Sepik River Crocodile canoe prowEst. $3,000-$4,000
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A fine Karawari hook figure, New Guinea: Karawari River, Papua New Guinea; 53 1/2" The large figure well carved in profile as is common, the head large and powerful with inset shell eyes, and downward pointing face and chin. The body
0038: A fine Karawari hook figure, New GuineaEst. $3,000-$5,000
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A Hunstien mountain Hook figure, New Guinea: Hunstein range, Papua New Guinea; H: 27" A 'Garra' of classical form, the knop atop the concave composition, with pointed curls facing downward into the center and up from the interior, the central
0040: A Hunstien mountain Hook figure, New GuineaEst. $2,200-$3,200
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A Washkuk Nogwi female figure, : Nukuma Washkuk, Papua New Guinea; H: 46 3/4" Of attenuated form, this older example with small head in classical Nukuma style with red pigmented face and white infill, the arms carved akimbo,
0041: A Washkuk Nogwi female figure, Est. $2,500-$3,500
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A Nukuma Washkuk Mindja, New Guinea: Nukuma Washkuk, Papua New Guinea; H: 45" From Amaki village, the board of classical design with a large central face deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth.
0042: A Nukuma Washkuk Mindja, New GuineaEst. $600-$900
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A Painted Washkuk palm panel, New Guinea: Washkuk, Papua New Guinea; H: 46" Finely done, in the form of a human face with totemic designs on either side. Pigment still vibrant and rich; panel in good condition. Comments: Made from the
0043: A Painted Washkuk palm panel, New GuineaEst. $200-$300
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A Kwoma washkuk Nogwi figure, New Guinea: Kwoma Washkuk, Papua New Guinea; H: 54" Of classical form, the figure with large head, and well executed face, the body with elaborate scarification and hands to sides, the whole on firmly carved
0044: A Kwoma washkuk Nogwi figure, New GuineaEst. $900-$1,200
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