Auction 25 May 2020 TRIBAL ADDICTION - www.artprecium.com

Bid on the lot list Millon : 25 May 2020 - Vente en ligne sur <a href="https://www.artprecium.com/catalogue/vente_474_tribal-addiction" target="_blank">https://www.artprecium.com/catalogue/vente_474_tribal-addiction</a> Expert : Serge REYNES | 06 23 68 16 95 Etant donné le contexte de crise sanitaire, les lots feront l'objet d'une exposition privée sur rendez-vous. Pour tout renseignement : <a href="mailto:artspremiers@millon.com" target="_blank">artspremiers@millon.com</a> Cette vente online est organisée en collaboration avec la société Origine Expert. D’après Serge Reynes, expert de la vente, cette spécialité aujourd’hui reconnue est pourtant encore considérée comme mineure par certains. Elle sera ici pour les collectionneurs et les amateurs synonyme de bon gout avec l’ambition de faire de ces ventes Parcours des Continents une image de marque, autour de valeurs sures associées à un label de qualité. Fermer www.artprecium.com - www.artprecium.com

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Lot n° 1

Statue presenting a humanized...

Statue presenting a humanized hornbill with a serrated crest Wood, remains of brown patina, old patina from the Senoufo period, Republic of Ivory Coast, middle of the 20th century H: 67cm

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Lot n° 2

Anthropomorphic statue showing...

Anthropomorphic statue showing a standing naked ancestor. One of his hands is placed on the chin in a symbolic gesture. His skull has a deformation directed towards the sky and his generous belly expresses a nourishing concept. Wood, ancient brown patina...

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Lot n° 3

Worshipful harp with a beautiful...

Worshipful harp with a beautiful ancestral head, the cheeks scarified. Wood, leather, cords, old patina of use. Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo. 46 x 40 cm

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Lot n° 4

Statuette showing a dignitary...

Statuette showing a dignitary playing a drum on a circular pedestal Wood, antique patina used for honey and brown Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo First half of the 20th century 13 x 4 cm Provenance: acquired from Mr Koening, Brussels in the 1970...

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Lot n° 5

Dance mask with face with features...

Dance mask with face with features delineated by pieces of cut metal Wood, old patina of brown use, marks of internal use, metal studded and cut Dan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, beginning of XXth 25 x 14 cm

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Lot n° 6

Statuette showing a young woman...

Statuette showing a young woman standing with coffee-bean eyes giving her a piercing and dynamic look Hardwood, old brown patina and localized erosions of time, marks of use Lobi, Burkina Faso, early 20th century H: 32 cm

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Lot n° 7

Statuette showing a naked standing...

Statuette showing a naked standing female figure, chest in evidence as a sign of fertility Hardwood, old patina and erosion of time localized, marks of use Lobi, Burkina Faso, first half of the 20th century 30 x 9 cm

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Lot n° 8

Kifwebe Dance Mask It is carved...

Kifwebe Dance Mask It is carved with a cubist face with a powerful sagittal crest. Wood, old traces of polychromy (natural pigments). Internal erosion. Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo, first half of the 20th century 58 x 25 x 40 cm Provenance: former...

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Lot n° 9

Cultic receptacle in the shape...

Cultic receptacle in the shape of an almond with truncated lips decorated with a saw-tooth pattern around the rim It rests on four bent feet evoking the legs of a stylized animal Wood, old brown patina Bangwa, Cameroon, late 19th - early 20th century 22...

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Lot n° 10

Dance mask featuring the face...

Dance mask featuring the face of a bush genie with antelope horns, the face haloed with a sunny serrated pattern. It has a beautiful, soft, internalized expression. Wood, old brown patina, internal marks of use Yaouré, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, early...

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Lot n° 11

Anthropomorphic statuette with...

Anthropomorphic statuette with a naked standing figure, knees slightly bent. Her generous belly evokes a concept of abundance and her hands are placed on her torso in a symbolic gesture. Her face, with a long nose, is inscribed in a stylized heart-shaped...

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Lot n° 12

Fetish presenting a character,...

Fetish presenting a character, the body wrapped in a magic charge. Teke wood, Democratic Republic of Congo Late 19th - early 20th century H: 19.5 cm

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Lot n° 13

Upper part of a cult pole carved...

Upper part of a cult pole carved with a head with a turned up wooden nose, old patina of uqage and remains of Yaka pigments, Democratic Republic of Congo 51cm

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Lot n° 14

Dignitary flycatcher carved on...

Dignitary flycatcher carved on the handle of a male figure with trilobal headdress. Wood, tinted horseshoe horsehair, old patina of Yaka use, Democratic Republic of Congo, first half of the 20th century 29 cm

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Lot n° 15

Anthropomorphic statuette used...

Anthropomorphic statuette used in the ritual ceremonies of the initiatory society of the Bwamé. It shows a standing figure with a torso engraved with concentric motifs. Ivory with a shiny honey patina. Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo, end of the...

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Lot n° 16

Moving maternity presenting a...

Moving maternity presenting a mother and her child, one of her arms raised to the sky in a symbolic gesture. This work is sculpted in the natural forms of the tree branch. Wood. Localized erosion of time. Remains of a thick crusting patina in places...

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Lot n° 17

Statuette presenting a character...

Statuette presenting a character with beautifully stylized forms, the face arranged in the shape of a heart and the eyes sculpted out of coffee beans. One of his arms is symbolically directed towards the sky. Wood, old brown patina, traces of kaolin...

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Lot n° 18

Dance mask with half-closed eyes,...

Dance mask with half-closed eyes, giving it an internalized expression. Its forehead is clear and the headdress is arranged in an arc of a circle. Wood, brown patina, remnants of localized ochre pigments, old internal marks of use. Gouro, Republic...

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Lot n° 19

Statuette presenting a naked standing...

Statuette presenting a naked standing figure, hands, palms pointing towards the sky in a symbolic gesture. Light wood, old patina of brown and red shiny use. Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo. Late 19th century - Early 20th century. 24 x 8.5 x...

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Lot n° 20

Wood, old brown patina , metal...

Wood, old brown patina , metal inlay in the eyes Bambara, Mali, 20th century. 48,5 x 13,5 cm.

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Lot n° 21

Fetish presenting an ancestral...

Fetish presenting an ancestral bust with hands placed on the belly symbolically Wood, raffia, leather, horse case and various materials, old patina of use honey Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo, beginning of XXth 50 cm Provenance: ex private Belgian...

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Lot n° 22

Dance mask with a warlike expression...

Dance mask with a warlike expression accentuated by the open mouth showing the teeth and the rounded forehead Wood, old patina, natural pigments and cord Salampasou, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century 28 x 17.5 cm

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Lot n° 23

Fetish with an ancestral bust...

Fetish with an ancestral bust the face with an intense expression and hands placed on the belly symbolically carved in projection the head is fitted with a cavity probably intended to receive offerings Hardwood, blue milking pearls, cloth, old patina...

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Lot n° 24

Archaic cane of chief or great...

Archaic cane of chief or great initiate of the initiatory society of the bwami it presents on the high part a standing figure mastering a pangolin in the back a mask of inverted rank. This cane probably evokes one of the most important ranks of this secret...

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Lot n° 25

Statuette showing a figure camped...

Statuette showing a figure camped on powerful feet with an oversized heart-shaped head and arms symbolically raised to the sky Soft wood with honey and brown patina, white pigment on the face Lega, Democratic Republic of Copngo, 20th century 30 cm...

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Lot n° 26

Ceremonial adze featuring a seated...

Ceremonial adze featuring a seated dignitary facing a lurking feline. Wood, old patina of use honey and brown, wrought iron Tchokwé, Democratic Republic of Congo - Angola Late 19th - early 20th century 49 x 20.5 cm

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Lot n° 27

Ocarina used by the chief to gather...

Ocarina used by the chief to gather his troops before fighting, as well as clan members before ceremonies. It is carved on the upper part of two adjoining chief's masks "Mukishi Wa Cihongo" Ivory with honey and bright orange patina Tchokwe, Angola, late...

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Lot n° 28

Seven-toothed comb, carved with...

Seven-toothed comb, carved with a head with a cap arranged in a cascade Wood, old patina used for honey and brown Tchokwe, Angola - Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th - early 20th century 20.5 x 6.2 cm

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Lot n° 29

Statuette presenting a standing...

Statuette presenting a standing chief, his powerful hands placed on his lower abdomen in a symbolic gesture. He wears the typical headdress of kings. Wood, old brown patina Tchokwé, Angola, late 19th - early 20th century 11.5 x 4 x 5 cm

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Lot n° 30

Dignitary stool with six sculpted...

Dignitary stool with six sculpted heads of chief in relief, decorated with geometric and various symbolic motifs Wood, old patina used for honey and brown Tchokwé, Angola - Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century 25.5 x 25 x 26 cm

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Lot n° 31

Chair "Citwamo" it is carved with...

Chair "Citwamo" it is carved with a mask "Cihongo" on the top of the back associated with zigzag patterns symbolizing rain. The backrest is also embellished with two naked figures facing each other sitting in symbolic positions. The feet are adorned with...

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Lot n° 32

Statuette presenting a masked...

Statuette presenting a masked dancer, his hands symbolically positioned palms forward. He wears the mask "Cikunza" symbolizing fecundity and used during the initiations of young boys and Mukandé circumcision ceremonies. Wood, old patina, used for honey...

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Lot n° 33

Sceptre of chief "Mbweci" carved...

Sceptre of chief "Mbweci" carved on the upper part of a beautiful ancestral head with a disproportionate headdress decorated with geometrical motifs incised with meticulousness and regularity. Wood, old patina used for honey and brown Tchokwé Lwena, Angola...

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Lot n° 34

Cane of chief "Mbwenci" surmounted...

Cane of chief "Mbwenci" surmounted by a standing naked figure holding a receptacle in his hands. The power of its forms as well as the richness of its headdress indicates that it is a queen or princess. Hardwood, brass nails, vegetable fibre, old honey...

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Lot n° 35

Sceptre of chief "Mbwenci" or royal messenger...

Sceptre of chief "Mbwenci" or royal messenger he presents a seated chief with hands carved in horseshoe placed on his knees as a sign of authority. His face has a beautiful hieratic expression. This sceptre, a badge of power, conferred the authority of...

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Lot n° 36

A chief 's sceptre with a stylised...

A chief 's sceptre with a stylised head on the upper part with pure lines and excessively concentric eyes. This sculpture evokes a double reading of man and animal . Hardwood, old brownish patina Tchokwé, Angola, end of the 19th century 50 x 3 x 8 c...

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Lot n° 37

Statue presenting a female ancestor...

Statue presenting a female ancestor standing with arched arms detached from the body sculpted with originality and bent knees. Her face evokes a young Mwawa Phwo ancestor symbolizing the eminent position of women in this matrilineal society. She is the...

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Lot n° 38

Tobacco jar with a character sitting...

Tobacco jar with a character sitting in the so-called thinker position. This receptacle was used by chiefs during rituals. Hardwood, old brown patina, marks of use in the Tchokwé receptacle, Angola, early 20th century 12.5 x 5 x 8.5 cm Bibliography:...

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Lot n° 39

Female statue presented standing...

Female statue presented standing naked, belly decorated with linear and cruciform scarification. Her face is crowned by a headdress in a guilloche band of the "tota" type Wood, old patina of red and shiny honey (a broken leg glued) Tchokwé, Lunda region,...

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Lot n° 40

Dance mask with trilobal cap. Hard...

Dance mask with trilobal cap. Hard wood, old patina of use honey and brown, traces of natural pigments, marks of internal use, accompanied by a part of its headdress in raffia and vegetable fibres. Tchokwé, Democratic Republic of Congo, first half 20th...

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Lot n° 41

Female statuette presented naked...

Female statuette presented naked standing with hands placed on her belly in a nurturing gesture. Her headdress is carefully arranged towards the back, the hair marked by regular furrows. Wood, ancient brown patina Tchokwé, Mupa or Kunene region, Angola,...

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Lot n° 42

Anthropomorphic statuette presenting...

Anthropomorphic statuette presenting a naked figure standing on a circular pedestal. Its pointed face is surmounted by a headdress arranged in an arc of a circle Hardwood, old brown patina Tchokwé, Angola - Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th -...

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Lot n° 43

Ritual instrument used to groom...

Ritual instrument used to groom the ground of sacred huts. It features a "Pwo" mask with the "Cynvelyengelye" motif incised on the forehead and on the cheeks the "masoji" motif symbolizing tears Hardwood, old brown and honey patina, marks of use Tchokwé,...

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Lot n° 44

Pair of statues showing a couple...

Pair of statues showing a couple of standing naked dignitaries, the woman's body adorned with incised scarification marks. They display a beautiful hieratic expression, their coffee bean eyes giving them a concentrated look. Hardwood, old honey and brown...

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Lot n° 45

Citwamo Ca Kalamba seat presenting...

Citwamo Ca Kalamba seat presenting a figure sitting in the so-called thinker's position, his body is decorated with scarification and his face displays a beautiful hieratic and concentrated expression. The figure known as the thinker evokes an ancestor...

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Lot n° 46

Fertility doll made of a wooden...

Fertility doll made of a wooden core covered with a multitude of multicolored milking beads. It is embellished with leather straps and various amulets. Fali, North Cameroon, 20th century about 32 x 18 cm

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Lot n° 47

Anthropomorphic Ritual Pin Statue...

Anthropomorphic Ritual Pin Statue Wood, old, thick brown patina in places Jukum, Nigeria 34.7 x 8 cm

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Lot n° 48

Weaver's staff carved on top of...

Weaver's staff carved on top of a sitting chief. Wood, old brown patina and honey in places. Lwéna, Democratic Republic of Congo. Height: 96cm

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Lot n° 49

Statuette showing a naked standing...

Statuette showing a naked standing female figure, hands resting on the edge of the vulva symbolically Wood, ancient reddish patina, shiny in places Jukum, Nigeria 46 cm

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Lot n° 50

Disease" mask with a face with...

Disease" mask with a face with deformed features and a symbolically excessive mouth Wood, old brown patina, internal marks of use Ibibio, Nigeria, early 20th century 25.5 x 18.5 cm

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