Auction 02 April 2022 ARTS OF AFRICA (2/2) - Orléans

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ARTS OF AFRICA (2/2)

Saturday 02 April 2022 - 14:30 (CEST) - Live

Galerie des ventes, 2, impasse Notre-Dame-du-Chemin - 45000 Orléans

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Lot n° 1

KAMBATTA, Ethiopia. Carved and...

KAMBATTA, Ethiopia. Carved and engraved wood, patina of use. Beautiful architectural composition of this ancient headrest, the upper part where the head rests is curved, it rests on an openwork column structure with incised decoration. 1st half...

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Lot n° 2

BONI, Somalia. Carved wood, brown-red...

BONI, Somalia. Carved wood, brown-red patina. Shepherd's headrest with refined decoration on the concave seat, the edges of the supports and the circular base. 1st half of the XXth century. Dim : 17x14, 5x5, 5 cm.

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Lot n° 3

Rare and ancient, KARAMAJONG/POKOT,...

Rare and ancient, KARAMAJONG/POKOT, Uganda. Wood, dark brown patina, textile. 1st third of the 20th century. Height : 17,5 cm. Cracks. Provenance : Private collection of a Brussels artist.

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Lot n° 4

LOTUKO, South Sudan. Wood, dark...

LOTUKO, South Sudan. Wood, dark brown patina, shiny reflections. Tripod neckrest evoking an animal, it can also be used as a small stool. 1st third of the 20th century. Size : 35,5x19 cm. Provenance : Private collection of a Brussels artist...

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Lot n° 5

KASAI, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood,...

KASAI, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, dark brown patina. Narrow stool with four curved pillars and engraved edges Height : 28,5 cm. Regluing, cracks. Provenance : Private collection of a Brussels artist.

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Lot n° 6

LUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood,...

LUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, brown-black patina. Lupona" caryatid seat representing a female figure standing on a base and acting as a caryatid. The female figure is standing on short legs, the right hand on the head and the left hand...

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Lot n° 7

TSHOKWE, Angola. Wood, patina...

TSHOKWE, Angola. Wood, patina alternating dark brown and light brown. Rare and ancient zoomorphic head-rest with the image of a stylized bird resting on its two legs. 1st half of the XXth century. Dim: 53,5x14x11 cm. Provenance : Former Renaud...

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Lot n° 8

SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. Solid wood,...

SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. Solid wood, deep patina of dark use. Traditional stool of rectangular shape with four solid legs, taken at each end. The seat has a patina attesting to its use over time. 1st third of the XXth century. Dim: 46x26x13 cm. Provenance...

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Lot n° 9

GURAGE, Ethiopia. Carved wood,...

GURAGE, Ethiopia. Carved wood, dark brown patina. Rare and ancient meat cutting board, the shape evokes that of a stylized animal, the grip indicating the head and the conical points on the reverse side indicate cow udders. Beautiful decoration...

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Lot n° 10

SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. Hard wood,...

SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. Hard wood, patina of use Large monoxyl bed of rectangular shape and resting on four conical feet. A large pillow stands out in the upper part. 1st third of the 20th century. 176 x 39 cm. Restoration.

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Lot n° 11

NUPE, Nigeria. Wood, patina of...

NUPE, Nigeria. Wood, patina of use. Very old bundle holder, the two handles evoke animal heads. Length : 46,5 cm.

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Lot n° 12

Large awale game with twenty-two...

Large awale game with twenty-two squares, DAN, Ivory Coast. Wood, patina of use. 1st third of the 20th century. Height : 107 cm. Width : 19 cm. Provenance : Private collection, M. Collin.

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Lot n° 13

DOGON, Mali. Wood finely engraved,...

DOGON, Mali. Wood finely engraved, patina of use. Lock of a hut shutter with bolt, the box engraved with geometrical patterns is topped by a head in the shape of a rhombus. Early 20th century. Height : 27,5 cm. Width : 27,5 cm. Provenance: -Private...

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Lot n° 14

DOGON, Mali. Carved and grooved...

DOGON, Mali. Carved and grooved wood, patina of use. Lock with bolt, the chest is topped by a stylized zoomorphic head. 1st half of the XXth century. Height: 19 cm. Width: 22 cm.

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Lot n° 15

DOGON, Mali. Hardwood, patina...

DOGON, Mali. Hardwood, patina of use. Very old anthropomorphic lock with bolt, the chest in the image of a human bust surmounted by a head with a long graceful neck and a characteristic nose. 1st third of the XXth century. Height: 15 m. Width:...

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Lot n° 16

DINKA, Sudan. Wood, white metal,...

DINKA, Sudan. Wood, white metal, copper, brass, clay. Rare set of six traditional pipes called "Dack". 1st half of the XXth century. Length: 9,5 cm- 16 cm- 15 cm- 15,5 cm-16,5 cm-19 cm. Provenance: Belgian private collection.

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Lot n° 17

TSHOKWE, Angola. Wood, patina...

TSHOKWE, Angola. Wood, patina of use. Wooden stove pipe covered with metal inside, the wooden pipe is decorated with two opposing human heads Beginning of the XXth century. Height: 9 cm. Restorations. Provenance : Former Charlie Jones collection,...

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Lot n° 18

KUBA KINGDOM, Democratic Republic...

KUBA KINGDOM, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, red pigment (tukula), superb dark brown patina. A court art, this pipe has a smooth patinated wooden pipe that ends in a head with a face with characteristic Kuba features, the bowl is hollowed out...

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Lot n° 19

BAMOUN, Cameroon. Terracotta,...

BAMOUN, Cameroon. Terracotta, patina of use. Pipe bowl modeled with a human face with expressionist features. 1st half of the XXth century. Dim : 11,5 cm. Wear and tear and small missing parts. Provenance : Former Amyas Naegele collection,...

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Lot n° 20

IGBO-IZZI, Nigeria. Terracotta...

IGBO-IZZI, Nigeria. Terracotta medicine receptacle Terracotta medicine cup decorated with a zoomorphic figure. Dim : 20x16 cm.

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Lot n° 21

SAO, Chad. Two anthropomorphic...

SAO, Chad. Two anthropomorphic heads in terracotta, the mouth and eyes modeled in relief. Presumed period : 2nd century BC - 14th century AD. Height: 10.5 cm and 11.5 cm. Provenance : Private collection from Orléans.

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Lot n° 22

KOMALAND, northern Ghana. Terracotta...

KOMALAND, northern Ghana. Terracotta statuette of conical shape, the upper part of the head includes a concave divination bowl. All the facial features are defined and exaggerated, the tip of the beard is missing. Presumed period: XVII - XVIII century Length:...

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Lot n° 23

KOMALAND, North Togo. Terracotta...

KOMALAND, North Togo. Terracotta bust in a diamond shape surmounted by a head with an open mouth and a visible tongue. Presumed period : XVII - XVIIIth century Length: 15 cm. Chips. Provenance: Private collection from Orléans.

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Lot n° 24

KOMALAND, Northern Togo. Terracotta...

KOMALAND, Northern Togo. Terracotta bust in the shape of a rhombus surmounted by a head with an open mouth and prominent eyes. Presumed period : XVII - XVIIIth century Length : 11,5 cm. Chips. Provenance : Private collection from Orléans.

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Lot n° 25

DJENNE, Mali. Terracotta, patina...

DJENNE, Mali. Terracotta, patina of use. Classic and ancient terracotta head with an elongated face, the mouth indicated and the nose very present. Presumed period : Between the middle of the 14th and the middle of the 16th century. Height : 7,5...

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Lot n° 26

DJENNE, Mali. Terracotta, patina...

DJENNE, Mali. Terracotta, patina of use. Terracotta head with an intense face projected forward and slightly raised. Presumed period: Between the middle of the 14th and the middle of the 16th century. Height : 8 cm. Width: 7,5 cm. Provenance...

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Lot n° 27

Head fragment of a terracotta statue,...

Head fragment of a terracotta statue, DJENNE, Mali. Presumed period: Between the middle of the 14th and the middle of the 16th century. Height: 11.5 cm. Provenance: Private collection of a Brussels artist.

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Lot n° 28

DJENNE, Ténenkou Circle, Inner...

DJENNE, Ténenkou Circle, Inner Niger Delta / Mali. Terracotta, patina of use. Zoomorphic statuette with the image of a quadruped with an elongated snout, hemispherical eyes, a nose in relief and a characteristic wide collar. Presumed period : 14th...

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Lot n° 29

BANKONI, Mali. Terracotta bust...

BANKONI, Mali. Terracotta bust decorated with necklaces and bracelets. Presumed period : XII-XV c. Height: 24 cm. Provenance: Private collection from Orléans.

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Lot n° 30

BANKONI, Mali. Terracotta sculpture...

BANKONI, Mali. Terracotta sculpture representing a noble woman in a frontal and hieratic pose. She wears forearm, arm and foot bracelets. Presumed period : XII-XV c. Height : Visible condition, restorations. Provenance : Private collection from...

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Lot n° 31

BANKONI, Mali. Terracotta statue...

BANKONI, Mali. Terracotta statue representing a noblewoman in an incomplete state. Presumed period : XII-XV c Height : Visible condition, restorations. Provenance: Private collection from Orléans.

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Lot n° 32

KOMALAND, northern Ghana. Terracotta...

KOMALAND, northern Ghana. Terracotta maternity figure representing a seated woman with her child in her arms. Presumed period : XVII - XVIIIth century. Height : 31,5 cm. Restorations and small old accidents. Provenance : Private collection from...

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Lot n° 33

Seated terracotta statue, KOMALAND,...

Seated terracotta statue, KOMALAND, northern Ghana. Presumed period : XVII - XVIIIth century Height: 29,5 cm. Provenance: Private collection from Orléans.

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Lot n° 34

BURA, Niger Valley. Probable...

BURA, Niger Valley. Probable terracotta rider's head modeled with coffee bean eyes, characteristic stylized ears and neck decorated with necklaces. Presumed period : XIV-XVIth. Height : 18,5 cm.

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Lot n° 35

BOZO, MALI. Terracotta, beautiful...

BOZO, MALI. Terracotta, beautiful red slip, patina of use, incised decoration. Very old monoxyle stool with a circular seat, it is reserved for women who use it to perform ablutions. 19th century or earlier. Height : 21,5 cm. Diameter of the tray...

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Lot n° 36

TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Terracotta...

TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Terracotta with red slip. Rare and ancient vase with two handles, ovoid body and long neck. Beginning of the 20th century. Height : 27 cm. Provenance : Private collection, Bruges, Belgium.

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Lot n° 37

TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Terracotta...

TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Terracotta with red slip. Rare vase with two handles and flattened belly. Beginning of the 20th century. Height : 33,5 cm. Provenance : Private collection, Bruges, Belgium.

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Lot n° 38

TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood,...

TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, old textile, dark brown patina. Butti" magico-religious statuette with a strong expression and beautiful workmanship. It is a representation of a standing male figure, without arms and with a hollowed out...

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Lot n° 39

Male magico-religious statue "...

Male magico-religious statue " Butti ", TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, brown patina. 1st half of the 20th century Height : 45 cm Provenance : Former Belgian collection.

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Lot n° 40

HOLO-YAKA, Democratic Republic...

HOLO-YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Wood, brown patina. Fetish statue representing a standing male figure, arms and hands stylized, a small abdominal cavity to receive the magic charge 1st third of the 20th century. Height : 40 cm. Cracks. Provenance: ...

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Lot n° 41

YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo....

YAKA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Red and white bichromy, patina of use. Statue of power with the image of a standing character, a small cavity dug to receive its magic charge. Height: 35,5 cm. Provenance: Private collection from Orléans. Former...

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Lot n° 42

Female statue, RUNGU, Democratic...

Female statue, RUNGU, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hard wood, dark brown patina. 1st half of the XXth century Height: 48,5 cm. Wear, cracks. Provenance: Belgian colonial collection.

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Lot n° 43

SUKUMA, Tanzania. Hard wood,...

SUKUMA, Tanzania. Hard wood, light brown patina. Rare statue characteristic of the statuary of this large ethnic group living southeast of Lake Victoria between Mwanza and Shinyanga. The figure represented is standing, legs spread, arms along the...

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Lot n° 44

SUKUMA, Tanzania. Wood, beautiful...

SUKUMA, Tanzania. Wood, beautiful and deep patina of dark use, shiny reflections, beads. Superb female figure represented in movement, the right leg forward, the arms along the body, the conical breasts proudly raised. This hieratic sculpture is...

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Lot n° 45

KWERE, Tanzania. Hard wood, black...

KWERE, Tanzania. Hard wood, black patina, seed, calabash, bells, old beads, fibers. Calabash, with medicinal or magical substances, sealed by a stopper in the image of a female figure. Height: 27,5 cm

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Lot n° 46

TANZANIA. Female figure in carved...

TANZANIA. Female figure in carved wood with a deep patina of use. Probably the top of a cane or the handle of a fly swatter. 1st half of the 20th century. Height : 8,5 cm. Provenance : Former Jos Humblet collection, Brussels.

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Lot n° 47

Coming from the collection of a...

Coming from the collection of a Brussels artist, this statue is atypical in its conception. It is undeniably old but probably not from the corpus of African statuary. Wood, dark patina, metal. 1st half of the 20th century. Height: 40 cm. Restorations...

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Lot n° 48

BAMILEKE, West Cameroon. Wood,...

BAMILEKE, West Cameroon. Wood, fabric, beads, patina of use. Female figure seated on a stool, she carries a cup with both hands above her thighs. The figure is entirely covered with fabric embroidered with small multicolored glass beads. Height:...

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Lot n° 49

PUNU, Gabon. Wood, pigments including...

PUNU, Gabon. Wood, pigments including kaolin. Dance mask with a whitened oval female face, the lips and scarifications painted red, the crest hairstyle with double striated and blackened shells and two small lateral braids. 1st half of the 20th...

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Lot n° 50

YOMBE, Kongo, Democratic Republic...

YOMBE, Kongo, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hardwood, pigments, traces of blue pigments, upholstery nails. This mask is striking for its naturalism and the expressiveness of its facial features, with open eyes and mouth. The bump on the forehead is...

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