Auction 01 June 2023 HAMMER 114 / African Art - Basel

Bid on the lot list Hammer Auktionen AG : 01 June 2023 - African Art from various Private Collections. Sandro BOCOLA / Edmond REMONDINO / Reginald GROUX / Peter & Erica STETTLER / Helmut & Marianne ZIMMER / Alain LECOMTE / André BLANDIN and many others. All items are guaranteed to be as described or your MONEY BACK. A "Confirmation of Provenance" and a "Right to Dispose" as well as all mentioned certificates will accompany each artwork. BEST OF LUCK ! Hammer Auktionen Hammer Auktionen AG - Basel

HAMMER 114 / African Art

Thursday 01 June 2023 - 18:00 (CEST) - Live

St. Jakobs-Strasse 59 - 4052 Basel, Suisse

Hammer Auktionen AG

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Lot n° 1

An Assuit Embroidery Shawl, "tulle-bi-telli"

Assiut shawl, "tulle bi telli Assuit, Egypt Ohne Sockel / without base Cotton, metal. W 77 cm. L 227 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel. Popular Art Deco accessory, black tulle scarf with hand-embroidered geometric and figural decoration...

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Lot n° 2

A Necklace

Necklace West Africa (?) Ohne Sockel / without base Yellow cast iron. L 36 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel. Since time immemorial, jewelry in various forms and materials has accompanied and fascinated people of all cultures. From a...

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Lot n° 3

A Djenne Bronze Bangle

Bangle Djenne, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Copper alloy. Ø 5 - 8 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel. The ancient city of Djenné was founded around 800 AD and belonged to the Ghana Empire. It was the most essential trading station for...

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Lot n° 4

3 Frafra Bracelets

3 jewelry hoops Frafra, Burkina Faso / Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Copper alloys. Ø 12 - 14 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Geneva. Frafra (also called Farefare, Gurenne, Gurune, Ninkarsé, Gursi, Nabt, Nabra and Nankani). Since time...

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Lot n° 5

11 West African Rings

11 Finger rings West Africa Ohne Sockel / without base Copper alloys. Ø 2 - 3 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel. Since time immemorial, jewelry in various forms and materials has accompanied and fascinated people of all cultures. From...

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Lot n° 6

3 Baule Bronze Bangles, "nga ngbli" (also "kpere")

3 bracelets, "nga ngbli" (also "kpere") Baule, Côte d'Ivoire ohne Sockel / without base Yellow cast. H 8 - 11 cm. W 12 - 14 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Geneva. Armlet / Bracelet / Anklet. Ethn. name: "kpere" or "nga ngbl". Jewelry in...

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Lot n° 7

A Bwa and a Kirdi Bangle

2 bracelets Bwa and Kirdi, Burkina Faso and Cameroon Ohne Sockel / without base Yellow cast iron. H 9 - 11,5 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Geneva. Since time immemorial, jewelry in various forms and materials has accompanied and fascinated...

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Lot n° 8

A Lobi Amulett, Snake

Pendant, snake Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Yellow cast iron. H 9,5 cm. W 14,5 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Walu, Zurich. - Denise David (1928-2011), Zurich. Jewelry in various forms and materials has always accompanied and fascinated people...

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Lot n° 9

A Kirdi Double Power Figure

Double figure, power object Kirdi, Cameroon Mit Sockel / with base Bone, glass beads, copper, leather, cowries. H 32 cm. Provenance: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi and Zurich. - Swiss private collection, Zurich. According to the note in the...

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Lot n° 10

A Gurunsi Mask,

Mask, "simma Gurunsi / Vagala, Tampulma, Wala, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Wood, iron, cord. H 67 cm. W 30 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Acquired in Ghana (1993). The term Gurunsi does not denote a single ethnic group, but has become...

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Lot n° 11

A Lobi Figure, "bateba phuwe"

Figure, "bateba phuwe Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base wood. H 56 cm. W 17 cm. Provenance: - Gallery Jernander, Brussels. - Swiss private collection (1986). bateba shrine figures of the Lobi combined human-like appearance with superhuman qualities....

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Lot n° 12

A Senufo Heddle Pulley, "kwora-ti-kotolo"

Zoomorphic pulley, "kwora-ti-kotolo". Senufo, Côte d'Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base wood. H 19,5 cm. W 9,5 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Alain and Abla Lecomte, Paris. - Swiss private collection (1999). A written confirmation of authenticity by Alain Lecomte...

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Lot n° 13

A Guro Heddle Pulley, "kono", Handycraft

Zoomorphic pulley, "kono", decorative arts Guro, Côte d'Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base wood. H 17,5 cm. W 6,5 cm. Provenance: - French private collection. - Laurent Dodier Gallery, Le Val-St-Père. - Swiss private collection (2010). A written confirmation...

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Lot n° 14

A Dan Mask, "ge gon"

Mask, "gägon Dan-Yacouba, Côte d'Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Wood, fur, textile. H 26 cm. L 22 cm. Provenance: - According to collection sheet: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Galerie Majestic, Paris, 1991. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zurich. "Gägon", or...

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Lot n° 15

A Dan-Yacouba Mask, "sagbwe"

Mask, "jagbwe Dan-Yacouba, Côte d'Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Wood, aluminum. H 27 cm. Provenance: - According to the collection sheet: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Galerie Majestic, Paris, 1991. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zurich. Because the use and...

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Lot n° 16

A Dan Oware-Gameboard, "awale", with 50 Nickernuts

Oware game board, "awale", with 50 Moluccan beans Dan, Côte d'Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 14,5 cm. W 62 cm. Provenance: - Jean-Pierre Laprugne, Paris. - Swiss private collection (1993). The origin of this bean game is unknown. The oldest...

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Lot n° 17

An Akan Heddle Pulley

Heddle Pulley Abron (Brong/Bono), Ghana / Côte d'Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base wood. H 20 cm. W 8 cm. Provenance: - André Blandin (1930-2015), Marignane. - Lombrail-Teucquam, Paris (23.11.2011, lot 94). - Swiss private collection. Surrounding oneself...

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Lot n° 18

A Baule Mask, "goli glin"

Mask, "goli glin Baule, Côte d'Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 80 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, Vaud, before 1968. Acquired before 1970, but with poor signs of use and consequently not much danced. Acquired before 1970, but with...

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Lot n° 19

A Baule Mask, "bo nun amuin"

Mask, "bo nun amuin Baule, Côte d'Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 51 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, Vaud. Acquired before 1970, but without signs of use and consequently not or barely danced. Acquired before 1970, but without...

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Lot n° 20

A Baule Pendant, Mask/Portrait

Jewelry pendant, mask/portrait Baule, Côte d'Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Gold alloy (ca. 9 kt) with a surface in high gold fineness. H 10,5 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Zurich, before 1988. Published: Lüthi, Werner & David, Jean (2009). Exhibition...

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Lot n° 21

A Koma-Bulsa Seated Figure with Child, "kronkronbua"

Sitting figure with child, "kronkronbua". Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terracotta. H 31 cm. W 15 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection (acquired in situ in 1989). Thermoluminescence age determination: 850 years (+/- 20%). kronkronbua...

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Lot n° 22

A Koma-Bulsa Zoomorphic Janiform Disc, "kronkronbua"

Zoomorphic Janus disk, "kronkronbua". Koma-Bulsa, Ghana ohne Sockel / without base Terracotta. H 6,5 cm. W 10 cm. L 9 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection (acquired in situ in 1988). kronkronbua = "children from earlier times". In the 1980s, the...

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Lot n° 23

A Koma-Bulsa seated Figure, "kronkronbua"

Sitting terracotta figure, "kronkronbua". Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terracotta. H 26 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Zurich (before 1987). Thermoluminescence age determination: 500 years (+/- 20%). kronkronbua = "children from earlier...

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Lot n° 24

A Koma-Bulsa Terracotta Head

Head Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terracotta. H 13,5 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Zurich (before 1986). Thermoluminescence age determination: 400 years (+/- 20%). kronkronbua = "children from earlier times". In the 1980s, the first figurines...

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Lot n° 25

An Ewe Cloth, "kente"

Wrap robe, "kente Ewe, Ghana / Togo Ohne Sockel / without base Cotton. W ca. 180 cm. L ca. 360 cm. Provenance: - American private collection. - Swiss private collection (2012). The colorful kente called shawls consist of up to more than 20 separately...

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Lot n° 26

A Fante Figure

Figure Fante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Wood, metal. H 32 cm. W 7 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection (acquired in situ in 1992). Standing female figures are common in West Africa and their symbolism and tasks are interpreted in many ways....

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Lot n° 27

A Yoruba-Nago Figure

Barrel carrying figure Yoruba-Nago, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Wood, iron. H 39 cm. W 8,5 cm. Provenance: - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (1934-2010), La-Chaux-de-Fonds. - Gallery Alain and Abla Lecomte, Paris. - Swiss private collection (2000). A written...

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Lot n° 28

An Edo Altarpiece Rooster, "opka"

Altar object, rooster, "opka". Edo, Nigeria ohne Sockel / without base Yellow cast iron. H 56 cm. Provenance: French private collection. Thermoluminescence age determination : 400 years (+/- 20%). The rooster, the classic sacrificial animal par excellence,...

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Lot n° 29

A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"

Twin figure, "ere ibeji". Yoruba, Nigeria ohne Sockel / without base Wood, glass beads, coconut discs. H 24 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, according to the owner acquired in Lomé before 1992. About twins has always been puzzled: idolized...

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Lot n° 30

A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"

Twin figure, "ere ibeji". Yoruba, Nigeria ohne Sockel / without base Wood, glass beads, aluminum. H 25,5 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, according to the owner acquired in Lomé before 1992. Twins have always been the subject of puzzlement:...

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Lot n° 31

A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

Pair of twin figures, "ere ibeji". Yoruba, Nigeria, Kwara State, Ilorin area (town) ohne Sockel / without base Wood, cowries, string, glass beads. H 22,5 - 23 cm. Provenance: - Swiss private collection, Weggis (acquired in situ in 1960s). - Hammer auction...

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Lot n° 32

A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

Pair of twin figures, "ere ibeji". Yoruba, Nigeria, Oyo State, area from Shaki to Kishi (towns) ohne Sockel / without base Wood, cowrie shells, bronze, glass beads. H 25,5 - 26 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, according to the owner acquired...

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Lot n° 33

A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

Pair of twin figures, "ere ibeji". Yoruba, Nigeria, Oyo State, Ede area (city) ohne Sockel / without base Wood, glass beads. H 27,5 - 28 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, according to the owner acquired in Lomé before 1992. Twins have always...

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Lot n° 34

A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"

Twin figure, "ere ibeji". Yoruba, Nigeria ohne Sockel / without base Wood, glass beads, aluminum. H 26,5 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, according to the owner acquired in Lomé before 1992. Twins have always been puzzled over: idolized or...

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Lot n° 35

A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"

Twin figure, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria, Ogun State, Abeokuta area (city) ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 20 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection, according to the owner acquired in Lomé before 1992. About twins has always been puzzled: idolized...

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Lot n° 36

A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji", signed base

twin figure, "ere ibeji", base signed Yoruba, Nigeria, Ogun State, area of Abeokuta (city) From the workshop of Adugbologe. Ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 24,5 cm. Provenance: - German private collection, Berlin. - Koller Auctions, Zurich, 25.06.2005,...

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Lot n° 37

An Igbo Mask, "agbogho mmwo"

Mask, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria ohne Sockel / without base wood. H 60 cm. Provenance: Helmut (1931-2021) and Marianne Zimmer, Zurich. The agbogho-mmwo girl spirit mask is the embodiment of the ideal feminine-youthful beauty, which presupposes the...

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Lot n° 38

An Igbo Mask, "okoroshi"

Mask, "okoroshi Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base wood. H 23 cm. W 15 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Reginald Groux. - Swiss private collection (2002). A written confirmation of authenticity by Reginald Groux (2005) will be given to the...

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Lot n° 39

A Widekum Headdress, "tukum"

Headpiece, "tukum Widekum, Cameroon ohne Sockel / without base Wood, leather. H 24 cm. Provenance: - According to collection sheet: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Galerie Majestic, Paris, 1991. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zurich. Sandro Bocola was interested...

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Lot n° 40

A Widekum Headdress, "tukum"

Headpiece, "tukum Widekum, Cameroon ohne Sockel / without base Wood, leather, human hair. H 22 cm. Provenance: - According to collection sheet: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Galerie Majestic, Paris, 1991. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zurich. Published: Sandro...

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Lot n° 41

A Kota Guardian Figure, "mbulu ngulu"

Reliquary figure, "mbulu ngulu" Kota-Ndassa, Gabon Mit Sockel / with base Wood, copper alloys. H 51 cm. Provenance: - Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen. - Liselotte Spuida, Pfronten. - Auction house Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 09.03.2019. - Swiss private...

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Lot n° 42

A Suku Figure, "khosi", Handycraft

Figure, "khosi", arts and crafts Suku, DR Congo ohne Sockel / without base Wood, textile, feathers. H 27 cm. Provenance: Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zurich. Personal protective figure, which could develop its power through rituals and the application...

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Lot n° 43

A Luba Mask

Mask Luba, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 35 cm. Provenance: Helmut (1931-2021) and Marianne Zimmer, Zurich. Mask of the society called "bwadi ba kifwebe". Such masks embodied a mythological spirit being, were completed with a braided...

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Lot n° 44

A Luba Figure, "kakudji"

trunk figure, "kakudji" Luba-Hemba complex, DR Congo ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 19 cm. Provenance: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi and Zurich. - Swiss private collection, Zurich. Personal protective figure. This materialized interface...

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Lot n° 45

A Kuba Woven Fabric, Overskirt

Wrap robe long Cuba, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base Raphia. W 87 cm. L 660 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Basel. The Kingdom of Cuba is a confederation that ruled autonomously as a political federation from the 17th to the end of the 19th century,...

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Lot n° 46

A Kuba Woven Fabric

Raphia plush fabric Cuba, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base Raphia. W 35 cm. L 120 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Basel. Published: "Traumzeichen", exhibition brochure of Galerie Walu (2009). The Kingdom of Cuba is a confederation that ruled autonomously...

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Lot n° 47

A Kuba Cut-Pile Embroidery Fabric

Raphia plush fabric Cuba, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base Raphia. W 66 cm. L 70 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Basel. The Kingdom of Cuba is a confederation that ruled autonomously as a political federation from the 17th to the end of the 19th century,...

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Lot n° 48

A Kuba Cut-Pile Embroidery Fabric

Raphia plush fabric Cuba, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base Raphia. W 63 cm. L 66 cm. Provenance: Gallery Walu, Basel. The Kingdom of Cuba is a confederation that ruled autonomously as a political federation from the 17th to the end of the 19th century,...

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Lot n° 49

A Tabwa Figure, "mpundu"

Figure, "mpundu Tabwa, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base wood. H 18 cm. Provenance: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi and Zurich. - Swiss private collection, Zurich. Further reading: Roberts, Allen F. / Maurer, Evan M. (1985). Tabwa. The rising...

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Lot n° 50

A Lega Figure, "kalimbangoma"

Figure, "kalimbangoma Lega, DR Congo Ohne Sockel / without base Wood, cowrie shell. H 17 cm. Provenance: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi and Zurich. - Swiss private collection, Zurich. The political and social life of the Lega is mainly determined...

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