African Wood and Metal Reliquary Figure, Gabon, Kota, the stylized abstract form with oval head framed by crescent-shaped flanges, the heart-shaped face with metal pointed teeth, the neck and front covered with stapled brass and copper sheeting, old tag on reverse reads "Babamba, Gaboon," ht. 19 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-15
African Wood and Metal Reliquary Figure, Gabon, Kota, highly stylized wood abstract form, the large concave oval head flanked by rounded flanges with triangular drops, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-01-13
African Wood and Metal Ceremonial Axe, Dahomey, the brass crescent-shaped blade with fish cut-outs, projecting from a stylized animal head, with horned animal and axe-shaped Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23
Seven African Wood and Metal Items, six small knives, one with an ivory hilt, one double-bladed with elaborate hide sheath, and a small metal and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-01-29
African Wood and Metal Axe, the handle decorated with metal bands and brass tacks, dark patina, Plexiglas stand, ht. 15 1/4 in. Tribal Art Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-12-08
African Wood and Metal Ceremonial Axe, Songye, the wood handle covered with copper sheathing, the forged blade with a relief-carved human face on each side Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23
Five African Wood and Metal Knives, all with broad stylized blades, two with geometric decorated wood sheaths, (all show use), lg. to 17 1/2 in. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-01-29
Four African Wood and Metal Knives, all with broad blades, one with cutouts, three with metal work on the hilts, (all show wear), lg. to Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-01-29
Two African Wood and Metal Spears, both with metal wrapping around the shafts, the first with a long tapered spear point and chip-carved handgrip, the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-05-22
African Wood and Metal Object, Fon, the caryatid female surrounded by three small figures, the vessel inset with various metal wedges, bead and chain wrappings, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-05-11
African Wood and Metal Sword, Salampasu, with leather and bamboo covered wood sheath, dark patina of use, (crack in handle), lg. 23 in. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-05-10
