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Auction Sale Tribal Art n°3 : Miniatures from the collection of Dr. J. Smitz - Bruxelles

Bid on the lot list Dagoty Enchères : 10 October 2021 - Dagoty Auction - Bruxelles

Sale Tribal Art n°3 : Miniatures from the collection of Dr. J. Smitz

Sunday 10 October 2021 - 20:00 (CEST) - Online

Place Saint Jean 5 - 1000 Bruxelles

Dagoty Enchères

Sale Tribal Art n°3 : Miniatures from the collection of Dr. J. Smitz

Lot n° 1

2 "Tadeb" characters with very...

2 "Tadeb" characters with very expressive faces. Beautiful quality of sculpture and enhanced by the 3 typical colors: black, white and red. Mambila, Cameroon. Rare. Carved wood, kaolin and red pigments. 3rd quarter of the 20th century. 28 X 8 cm including...

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Lot n° 2

Altar piece / Iron of protection...

Altar piece / Iron of protection representing a stylized character. Elegant and harmonious piece. Lobi, Burkina Faso. Black iron. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 9 cm Provenance: collection of Dr. Smitz, Belgium. A certificate of...

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Lot n° 3

Okwi Oja" small cola nut container....

Okwi Oja" small cola nut container. Ibo peole, Nigeria. Carved wood. Rare. 1st quarter of the 20th century. 19 X 13 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smitz, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 4

Standing female representation....

Standing female representation. Senufo, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Period? H 18 cm including base. Provenance: collection of Dr Smitz, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 5

Protective snake leg amulet. Gan...

Protective snake leg amulet. Gan people, Burkina Faso. Bronze. 1st quarter of the 20th century. L 20 cm This piece, which belonged to a person of high lineage, was intended to be worn on the lower thigh to ward off disease and other dangers...

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Lot n° 6

Blackened clay pipe head. Djenne,...

Blackened clay pipe head. Djenne, Mali. Period: 15th/16th century, subject to analysis. Founded at the beginning of the 10th century by the Soninke, Djenne, a religious town whose human occupation dates back to 250 BC, was the centre of a civilisation...

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Lot n° 7

Altar piece representing a standing...

Altar piece representing a standing anthropomorphic figure. Lhoso, Togo. Carved wood. Traces of libation and feathers. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. H 15,5 cm including base. Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet...

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Lot n° 8

Representation of a coiled snake....

Representation of a coiled snake. Djenne, Mali. Terracotta. Period: 15th/16th century, subject to analysis. 8 X 6 cm Founded at the beginning of the 10th century by the Soninke, Djenne, a religious city whose human occupation dates back to 250 BC,...

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Lot n° 9

Ritual catapult with a miniature...

Ritual catapult with a miniature "Do" mask. Bobo Fing, Mali. Carved wood. Rare. Circa 1925. H 21 cm including base. Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 10

Miniature male mask. Dan, Ivory...

Miniature male mask. Dan, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Middle of the 20th century. H 31 cm including base. H 16 X 9,5 cm without base. Miniature masks, also called "passport masks" are carved to house ancestral spirits, like the large masks. Their main...

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Lot n° 11

Bird-shaped gold weight. Akan,...

Bird-shaped gold weight. Akan, Ghana. Bronze/brass. 1st quarter 20th century. 6 X 5 cm The gold weigher was distinct from other merchants who served as intermediaries between gold producers and buyers. The figurative weights were also used as a support...

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Lot n° 12

Powder box. Yombe/Congo people,...

Powder box. Yombe/Congo people, DRC. Carved wood. Rare. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 8 cm Provenance: Joseph Christiaens Collection, Bruges. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 13

Altar piece / Iron of protection...

Altar piece / Iron of protection representing a stylized character. Elegant and harmonious piece. Lobi, Burkina Faso. Rare. Black iron. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 17 cm including base. This type of piece was originally placed in a foundation...

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Lot n° 14

Reddish clay pipe head. Djenne,...

Reddish clay pipe head. Djenne, Mali. Period: 15th/16th century, subject to analysis. Founded at the beginning of the 10th century by the Soninke, Djenne, a religious city whose human occupation dates back to 250 BC, was the centre of a civilisation...

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Lot n° 15

Altar mask of the female community....

Altar mask of the female community. Senufo, Ivory Coast. Patinated bronze. 1st quarter of the 20th century. L 6 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 16

Representation of a coiled snake....

Representation of a coiled snake. Djenne, Mali. Terracotta. Period: 15th/16th century, subject to analysis. 10 X 8 cm Founded at the beginning of the 10th century by the Soninke, Djenne, a religious city whose human occupation dates back to 250 BC,...

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Lot n° 17

Personal altar piece "Shango"....

Personal altar piece "Shango". The prominent double axe overhangs the kneeling female figure. Yoruba, Nigeria. Wear / Fat libation plate. Rare. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 25 cm including base X 11 cm. Shango is a feared deity, because he is...

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Lot n° 18

Altar piece in the shape of a...

Altar piece in the shape of a snake. Gan people, Burkina Faso. Metal. 1st quarter of the 20th century. L 14 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 19

Altar piece for the protection...

Altar piece for the protection of the house, representing a seated female figure. Lobi, Burkina Fasso. Carved wood. Rare. Middle of the 20th century. H 15 cm. Base included: H 20 cm. Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of...

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Lot n° 20

Zoomorphic head / fragment of sculpture...

Zoomorphic head / fragment of sculpture or pottery. Djenne, Mali. Terracotta. 15th/16th century, subject to analysis. 8 X 8 cm Founded at the beginning of the 10th century by the Soninke, Djenne, a religious city whose human occupation dates back to...

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Lot n° 21

Set of 4 pendants representing...

Set of 4 pendants representing chameleons. Senoufo, Ivory Coast. Patinated bronze. 1st quarter of the 20th century. L 6 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 22

Standing male figure representing...

Standing male figure representing an ancestor. Lobi, Burkina Faso. Carved stone. Traces of clay. Beginning of the 20th century. H 18cm. Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 23

Figure for incantations. Dogon,...

Figure for incantations. Dogon, Mali. Carved stone. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 9 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 24

Tuareg amulet pendant with geometric...

Tuareg amulet pendant with geometric decoration. Hausa people, Nigeria. Copper and bronze. 1st quarter of the 20th century. Rare piece and of good quality. 13 X 11 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies...

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Lot n° 25

Sculpture representing a standing...

Sculpture representing a standing figure. Dogon, Mali. Carved wood. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 7 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 26

Sculpture representing a notable...

Sculpture representing a notable sitting with a knife. Senoufo, Ivory Coast. Bronze. 3rd quarter of the 20th century. H 9,5 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from Mr Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 27

Standing female representation...

Standing female representation "Kakudji". Tabwa, DRC. Carved wood with remains of libation. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H 28cm including base. Provenance: J Christaens Collection, Bruges. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of...

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Lot n° 27

Pair of pendants representing chameleons....

Pair of pendants representing chameleons. Senoufo, Ivory Coast. Brass. 1st quarter of the 20th century. L 6 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 28

Round "Opon Ifa" divination tray...

Round "Opon Ifa" divination tray with fine carved decorative elements. Yoruba, Nigeria. Carved wood. 1st quarter of the 20th century. Rare. Ø: 21,5 cm. H 30cm including base. During divination consultations, the Ifá opon is used by a babalawo to communicate...

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Lot n° 29

Altar coin/exchange money, representing...

Altar coin/exchange money, representing a coiled snake. Lobi, Burkina Faso. Black iron. 1st quarter of the 20th century Ø: 6 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 30

Small refined mask. Dan, Ivory...

Small refined mask. Dan, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Patina with remains of libation. H 17 X 10 cm. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Base included: H 30 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this...

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Lot n° 31

Statuette "Yanda" representing...

Statuette "Yanda" representing a female character. Quality sculpture with pure plastic. Zandé, DRC. Carved wood and metal. Very rare. Early 20th century. H 18 cm. Base included: H 22 cm This type of statuette had a therapeutic and protective function,...

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Lot n° 32

Kran" stone thrower with miniature...

Kran" stone thrower with miniature mask. Ivory Coast. Carved wood. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. H 20 cm. Base included: H 23 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from Mr Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 33

Pomdo" sculpture representing a...

Pomdo" sculpture representing a notable character carrying a chassemouche. Kissi, Guinea. Carved stone. Rare. Beginning of the 20th century. H 18 cm. Base included: H 21 cm. The Pomtan are enigmatic figures whose origin remains mysterious. They were...

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Lot n° 34

Miniature "Kran" mask with mobile...

Miniature "Kran" mask with mobile jaw. Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Rare. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. H 15 X 8 cm. Base included: H 27 cm Kran means "the one who forgives easily". Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate...

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Lot n° 35

Zoomorphic sculpture/sceptre top?...

Zoomorphic sculpture/sceptre top? Losso, northern Togo. Carved wood. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. H 24 cm. Base included: H 31 cm Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 36

Finely chiseled cephatomorphic...

Finely chiseled cephatomorphic section. Quality work on the face, headdress and scarification marks. Kuba, DRC. Carved wood. Period: 1920/1930. Rare. H 14,5 X 12 cm Provenance: Collection A Guisson, Brussels. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A...

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Lot n° 37

Akua-ba" fertility doll. Ashanti,...

Akua-ba" fertility doll. Ashanti, Ghana. Refined finish and patina. Carved wood and decorated with 3 beads at the base. Circa 1940. H 25,5 cm including base X 10 cm According to the rite, the Akua-ba" dolls must be worn on certain days, the future...

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Lot n° 38

Figurative comb with 9 teeth. Luena,...

Figurative comb with 9 teeth. Luena, Angola. Carved wood. Period: 1910/1920. H 23 cm. Base included: H 26 cm. Provenance: Collection A. Guisson Collection, BXL. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies this wo...

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Lot n° 39

Miniature mask "Lukungu". Beautiful...

Miniature mask "Lukungu". Beautiful quality of sculpture and patina. Lega, DRC. Carved and patinated bone. Period: 1930/1950? H 25 cm including base X 8 cm In the Lega artistic corpus, among the objects of initiation to the "Bwami" society, the ultimate...

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Lot n° 40

Weighing pan in the shape of a...

Weighing pan in the shape of a musician. Akan, Ghana. Bronze alloy. Period: 1930/1950. H 15 cm The gold weigher was distinct from the other merchants who served as intermediaries between the gold producers and the buyers. The figurative weights were...

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Lot n° 41

Sculpture representing a male figure....

Sculpture representing a male figure. Lega, DRC. Carved wood. Period: 1920/1930. H 14 cm. Base included: H 16 cm. Provenance: Hans-Dieter Rilau Collection, Germany. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this...

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Lot n° 42

Talisman "Putchu" in the form of...

Talisman "Putchu" in the form of a rider on horseback. Kotoko, Chad. Period: 1930/1940. H 7 cm. Base included: H 9 cm Putchu = horse and guinadji = genies in the Fulani language. These equestrian figures are worn as amulets during travel. Provenance:...

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Lot n° 43

Medicinal fetish related to headaches....

Medicinal fetish related to headaches. Yaka, DRC. Carved wood. Circa 1920. H 18 cm including base. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Dandoy (BXL) Collection of Dr. Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 44

Miniature "Lukwakongo" mask. Lega,...

Miniature "Lukwakongo" mask. Lega, DRC. Carved wood with remnants of kaolin. Period: 1930/1940. H 22 cm including base X 8 cm These small masks are often attached to special supports for display, or on the body of a member of the semi-secret Bwami...

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Lot n° 45

Comb topped by a female figure....

Comb topped by a female figure. Songye, DRC. Carved wood. Circa 1920. Very rare. H 18 cm. Base included: H 21 cm. Provenance: Jeanne Walchott Collection, BXL. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this wor...

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Lot n° 46

Amulet ring surmounted by a rider...

Amulet ring surmounted by a rider on horseback. Dogon, Mali. Bronze alloy. Period: 1900/1920. Beautiful quality of execution. H 6,5 cm. Iclus base: H 12 cm Provenance: Collection M De Staercke, BXL. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate...

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Lot n° 47

Sculpture representing a female...

Sculpture representing a female figure. Kuba, DRC. Carved wood with black patina. Period: 1930/1940. Rare. H 25 cm including base. Provenance: Hans-Dieter Rielau Collection, Germany. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet...

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Lot n° 48

Pair of stirrups from the same...

Pair of stirrups from the same loom. Baule, Ivory Coast. Period: 1930/1940. H 27 and 18 cm. Provenance: Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies this work.

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Lot n° 49

Miniature sculpture representing...

Miniature sculpture representing a female character. Lobi, Burkina Faso. Bronze alloy. Period: 1930/1940. H 11 cm. Base included: H 12 cm Provenance: Collection De Staercke, BXL. Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate of M Humblet accompanies...

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