Online catalogue for the 60th tribal art auction
431 Shield
This object is not available any more.
Ethiopia, Amhara
leather, wood, probably made from giraffe-, gazelle-, antelope- or rhinoceros skin, stretched with brown velvet and decorated with punched metal sheet ornaments, min. dam., slight signs of abrasion and usage, minor missing parts
D: 48 cm
D: 18.9 inch
Literature
Zirngibl, Manfred A., Plaschke, Dieter, Afrikanische Schilde, München , 1992, p. 70, ill. 60
Sold.
432 Tomb figure
Sudan, Bongo
heavy wood, greyish brown patina, an overlength cylindrical trunk rising from thin stump legs, a massive neck supporting a head extremely projecting to the back, showing a small, triangular flattened facial plane, dam., missing parts (left hand, both feet), traces of insect caused damage (cavity on top of the head), cracks and abrasion (weathering), on metal plate
H: 47 cm
H: 18.5 inch
Price: 1400 - 2500 €
433 Tomb figure "moira goh-gjih"
This object is not available any more.
Sudan, Bongo
heavy wood, greyish brown patina, small residues of dark brown paint, elongated cylindrical trunk, breast and arms just indicated, crowned by a bowl-shaped head with pierced eyes and hollowed ears, dam., cracks and abrasion because of weathering, missing parts through insect caused damage (left leg, head), on metal plate; anthropomorphic statues like the present one were placed on memorials, which were erected together with a cylindrical stone crop about one year after the funeral took place. The figures depict the dead, who could be identified by individual characteristics such as tattoos or scars, but might as well depict the killed enemies. Aside the Bongo had notched or fork shaped posts, which refer to successful hunting or heroic deeds of the deceased.
H: 70 cm
H: 27.6 inch
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Literature
Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Lexikon Afrikanische Kunst und Kultur, München, Berlin 1994, p. 90
De Grunne, Bernard, Masterhands, Afrikaanse beeldhouwers in de kijker, Ausst.kat., Brüssel 2001, cat. 86
Sold.
434 Tomb stela with ancestor head
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Sudan, Bongo
wood, light brown patina, massive, cylindrical post, the lower half plain, while the upper half is divided into disc-or spindle-shaped segments, crowned by a broad head with a flat facial plane, dam., traces of insect caused damage, small missing parts, traces of weathering, on metal base; the Bongo were a society of hunters and warriors. Success in hunt and combat awarded them with social prestige during lifetime. After their death tomb stelas were set up, as signs for their success in hunting, assuring that the hunter keeps the rank he gained during lifetime even in the hereafter. The conception of the stela-like sculptures as well as the area they were placed in, reminds of the sepultural conventions of the people from Madagascar, i. e. the Mahafaly and the Sakalava.
H: 156 cm
H: 61.4 inch
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium
GVR Archives Registration No.
0117048
Literature
Scharf, Dieter (Hg.), Sehen lernen - Eine Sammlung afrikanischer Figuren, Köln 1999, p. 76, ill. 27
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435 Standing figure
This object is not available any more.
Chad, Bagirmi
wood, reddish brown patina, abstract angular forms, a fork-shaped body surmounted by a conical head, the facial features only indicated by a bulky nose, min. dam., on wooden base
H: 21 cm
H: 8.3 inch
Provenance
Josef Herman, Suffolk, Great Britain (1970's)
Literature
Bofinger, Brigitte und Wolfgang, Puppen aus Afrika, Stuttgart 2006, p. 72 f.
Sold.
436 Standing grave post figure
This object is not available any more.
Madagascar
wood, middle brown patina, block-like contour, carved in Colon style with uniform and adequate headdress, dam., the surface showing strong traces of weathering and insect caused damage; figural sculpture of Madagaskar is basically made for graves. Present figure was part of an "aloala" (= "shadow of death") funeral post, which usually have a height of two, up to four meters, and which used to be placed on the "valavato", the funeral area of distinguished clans. The restless souls of the diceased inhabited the "aloalas". They could be calmed down and honoured by sacrifices.
H: 88 cm
H: 34.6 inch
Provenance
Old Collection, Germany
Lempertz, Brussels, 30 March 2006, lot 171
GVR Archives Registration No.
0066540
Literature
Kerchache, Jacques, Paudrat, Jean-Louis u.a., Die Kunst des Schwarzen Afrika, Freiburg, Basel, Wien 1988, p. 607
Sold.
437 Shield
Somalia, Somal
animal hide, spotty patina, of circular form, conical-shaped vaulted in the centre, decorated with concentric rings and simple motifs, massive leather handle on the rear, slight signs of abrasion; the shields are known for their flawless workmanship and, in particular, for their striking graceful and elegantly executed gravings. By wearing them on their lower arm, the Somal were able to use that arm for animated gesticulation.
D: 48 cm
D: 18.9 inch
Literature
Zirngibl, Manfred A., Plaschke, Dieter, Afrikanische Schilde, München 1992, p. 62
Price: 650 - 1500 €
438 Male ancestor figure
This object is not available any more.
Tanzania, Bena
ebony, blackish brown patina, the figure is characterized by well-balanced harmonious proportions and beautiful modelled forms, a certain trying for naturalistic details noticable (ankles, hands), the head elongated with prominent chin and delicate carved big ears with drilled holes for eardrops, the eyes with inlay (bone, shell?), slightly dam., cracks, minor missing parts (right foot and upper arm), paint rubbed off, on metal base
H: 50,5 cm
H: 19.9 inch
Literature
Jahn, Jens (Hg.), Tanzania, Meisterwerke afrikanischer Kunst, München 1994, p. 293
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439 Magical object
Tanzania, Doe
wood, dark brown patina, strings with miniature glass beads and feathers, a round, three-legged stool with a half figure on top, provided with only one arm and one breast, the trunk closely wrapped in fabric, head with declining profile, provided with only one eye and one ear, dam., old place of repair (right arm, crack in the breast spread with mass)
H: 27,5 cm
H: 10.8 inch
Price: 600 - 1300 €
440 Dignitary staff
This object is not available any more.
Tanzania, Zaramo
wood, blackish brown patina, a round shaft, narrowing to the bottom, ring-shaped ornament with zigzag pattern and two thorn-like projections, crowned by a stylized female figure with accentuated breasts, the beautiful modelled face with two-lobed coiffure and harmonious features, slightly dam., missing parts (thornlike projections), crack and rubbed off paint at the base
H: 121 cm
H: 47.6 inch
Literature
Jahn, Jens (Hg.), Tanzania, Meisterwerke afrikanischer Kunst, München 1994, p. 126 und p. 128 f.
Sold.
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