Online catalogue for the 66th tribal art auction
141 Snuff tray
This object is not available any more.
Peru, Chancay
wood, matt, greyish brown patina, a rectangular carved shallow wood tray surmounted by a relief carved quadruped, min. dam., fissures, losses to edge of tray, on metal base
H: 12 cm, ~ 500 AD
H: 4.7 inch, ~ 500 AD
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Sold.
142 Small kneeling figure
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Burkina Faso, Lobi
wood, brown, partly shiny patina, both hands folded on the chest, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base
H: 10,5 cm
H: 4.1 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Sold.
143 Standing figure "bateba phuwe"
Burkina Faso, Lobi
wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, short arms, a long neck with prominent Adam's apple, min. dam., cracks, on base
H: 22,5 cm
H: 8.9 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Price: 750 - 1500 €
144 Colonfigure
This object is not available any more.
Ivory Coast, Baule
wood, well-balanced forms, a proportionally large egg-shaped head, the facial features, just like the rest of the body, coated by a thick layer of encrusted greyish brown patina with sacrificial traces, slightly dam., chips, paint rubbed off
H: 22 cm
H: 8.7 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Sold.
145 Caryatid stool
Mali, Bamana
wood, matt patina, remains of leather, a stylized female figure and a rectangular strut supporting an oval moulded seat, collection label "AF 303" at the bottom, min. dam., cracks, missing parts through insect caused damage
H: 43,5 cm, 19th century
H: 17.1 inch, 19th century
Provenance
Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Literature
Colleyn, Jean Paul (Hg.), Bamana, Zürich 2001, p. 66, ill. 43
Price: 1500 - 3000 €
146 Fertility doll "akua ba"
This object is not available any more.
Ghana, Ashanti
light brown wood, shiny black patina, block-like base, of typical form with abstract body and disc-shaped flattened head, min. dam., sligh ttraces of abrasion, on wooden base; these dolls are supposed to encourage fertility. Women used to carry them on their back before and during pregnancy and used to treat them as real children. They gained their magical power from a deity via the diviner's blessing. After childbirth, they were either dedicated to the deity, placed on a shrine, or they were given to a child for playing.
H: 22 cm
H: 8.7 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Sold.
147 Small standing doll
This object is not available any more.
Ghana, Fante
wood, shiny light brown patina, flat body with short stump arms, the navel accentuated with scarification marks, min. dam., minor missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on base
H: 17,5 cm
H: 6.9 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Price: 650 - 1200 €
148 Male twin figure "venavi"
This object is not available any more.
Togo, Ewe
wood, light brown patina, typical form, a rectangular face with bulging coiffure, slightly dam, on base; alike the "ibeji" figures of the Yoruba, the "venavi" figures were carved for deceased twins or triplets. They serve as abode for the spirit of the deceased. The Ewe women used to care for them, they were fed, washed and caressed. For the Ewe venerate twins and look upon them as connection to the otherworld.
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Sold.
149 Male figure "yendu tchitchiri"
This object is not available any more.
Togo, Moba
wood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, abstract forms without facial features, slightly dam., cracks, small traces of insect caused damage, on plate; according to size and usage the sculptures of the Moba can be divided in three groups: the smaller figures, displayed on altars are called "yendu tchitchiri" and have protective function for personal use; the sculptures of medium size are called "bavong tchitchiri". The big sculptures finally, represent the clan founder "sakap", they are called "sakap tchitchiri" and protect the whole village.
H: 25,5 cm
H: 10 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Price: 900 - 1800 €
150 Power figure with three faces
This object is not available any more.
Benin, Fon
wood, dark brown patina, a small magical package around the neck, the lower part of the body wrapped with thread and fabric, slightly dam., on small base
H: 11 cm
H: 4.3 inch
Provenance
Coll. Marcia & Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Sold.
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