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Period: Early 20th Century
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon
Private collection Brussels
Category
Cameroonian Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Beads
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Cadillac Hood Ornament Statue of Goddess on Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage chrome Cadillac iconic figure of a Goddess has been mounted on a faux bois metal base. This certainly is a one of a kind mounted gift for yourself or the person that has...
Category
American Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Early 20thc Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/Remover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/ Remover. Easy to handle the arms remove boots or can be used as a boot scraper. Great as a decorative piece or may be used as intended. Beautiful patina an...
Category
American Adirondack Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Extra Large Crucifix with Hand Carved Oak Corpus of Christ for Church or Chapel
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era.
This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...
Category
European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique & Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and meaningful work of religious art.
This beautifully finest hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In ou...
Category
Dutch Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Beech
Large Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7309
An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Chilean Metal Huasos Spurs
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century Chilean huasos metal spurs. Heavy silvered metal stamped Chile on the side. As found with grosgrain ribbon attached.
Category
Chilean Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...
Category
Ethiopian Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Leather
Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have been collected by a European or American sophisticate making a Grand Tour of the ancient sites of Italy. This wonderful architectural miniature is evocative of another time and place.
Roma Templo Di Vespasiano' etched into the black marble base.
It has been drilled to be wired, not the first time I have owned one of these that had been mounted as a lamp.
The Temple of Vespasian and Titus is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Saturn...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique Bernard Palissy style majolica pottery lobster charger plate, by "Joaquim G. Roque Casadinho", Portugal, circa 1900.
The plate is decorated with a large lobster to th...
Category
Portuguese Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Art Deco, Colored Glass, Decorative Wall Art, Scandinavian Artist, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative glass wall art piece. A colorful plate in many variations that gives a magical atmosphere when light falls and changes the color palette in...
Category
Scandinavian Bohemian Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Zinc
Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...
Category
European Neoclassical Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Congolese Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Congolese Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th-C. Chinese Warrior Terracotta Roof Tile Mounted On Lucite
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Chinese warrior roof tile that has been mounted on lucite. The composition appears to be glazed terracotta. The piece coul...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Lucite
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Black with Floral Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production. Stained dark black with ink, this now rustic piece shows signs of years of handling, while ...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making & Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, practical size antique circular chandelier.
Some chances you only get once in your life and that is exactly what we thought when we first saw this unique...
Category
Swiss Folk Art Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful vintage Table Decoration - hand-carved Walnut Music Box Trivet with Art Nouveau Motifs.
Colorful hand-painted Ceramic Art Pottery ...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Trio of Metal Horses on Wood Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three metal horses mounted on wood bases. These charming horses came out of the same collection.
Sizes:
1) 13.5"H X 11"W X 3.5"D
2) 14.5"H X 10.5"W X 3.5"D
3) 12.5"H X 8.5"W ...
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest ever (9.5 feet wide) wall coat rack with 12 hooks, a beveled mirror, lion sculptures, male and female bust sculptures, birds and floral motifs etc.
This antique and largest in size ever, antique Dutch coat rack is special and desirable for a number of reasons. First of all, it is very well carved and with great depth and the chance that you will ever find an antique wall coat rack...
Category
Dutch Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful finest work of religious art.
This beautifully stylish hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In our view the sculptor has perfectly managed to capture both the wisdom and serenity of our Lord Jesus Christ. This large size and carved out of solid teakwood Sacred Heart sculpture...
Category
European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
20th Century Italian Pair of Small Vintage Décor Porphyry Marble Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, pair of small vintage Italian obelisks made of hand carved Porphyry marble, in good condition. The detailed décor pieces are resting on a square base. Minor fa...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture.
In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Italian Specimen Grand Tour Style Obelisks
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a highly collectible pair of specimen marble obelisks, grand tour style, early 20th century.
Category
Italian Other Antique Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and heavy casted bronze cow bell manufactured in Switzerland around 1930. The antique bell features high relief motifs of farm animals, human heads and foliages. The bell com...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks of wheat to separa...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone
Collector's Item: Brass Tram Bell from Copenhagen, circa 1910-1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
A collector's item, this brass tram bell with a leather strap hails from a Copenhagen tram, circa 1910-20.
The leather strap was used to "pull the cord to ring the bell."
The bell ...
Category
Danish Other Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...
Category
Angolan Other Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category
Rwandan Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood
Antique French Gilt Iron Celtic Crass
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1703 Antique French gilt iron Celtic cross
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900.
Wooden box with printed paper labe...
Category
German Baroque Antique Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Quartz
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900.
Wooden box with printed paper labe...
Category
German Baroque Antique Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Quartz
Sculpture Cast Head Zeus God Bust Antique Mounted on Base Decorative Bibelot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculpture Cast Head Zeus God Bust Antique Mounted on Base Decorative Bibelot . Bust inspired by Classic models . head mounted on a black base representing a bearded male character....
Category
European Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Other
Antique Early 20th Century Dogon Door Lock, Hand-Carved Wood from Mali
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is an authentic antique Dogon door lock from the early 20th century, originating from the Dogon tribe of Mali.
Beautiful hand-carved from wood, this piece is adorned with intri...
Category
Malian Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Stylish Pair of Hand Carved / Sculpted Wooden Art Deco Era Alchemist Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, beautiful, practical, decorative and meaningful bookends.
In all our years of collecting, buying and selling antiques we have never seen a pair of alchemist bookends. They come from the same home as the alchemist painting...
Category
European Art Deco Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Top Quality Bronze Land Worker / Male Sower Sculpture by Max Valentin
By Max Valentin
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique museum quality bronze male sower on a marble base with signature, sculptor Max Valentin (1875-1931).
This antique is for the collectors and connoisseurs, because the quality...
Category
European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Item e7313
An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its ...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Flower and Star Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been used in printing production. This now rustic piece shows signs of years of handling in...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e6991
An antique leather strap with six brass bells from the swiss Alps manufactured ca. 1900. These bells are ...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand. Lion head has great attention to detail featuring a nice flowing mane. White in color with a fabulous patina. Has han...
Category
French Greco Roman Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century American Pond Sailboat in Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This early-20th-century American pond sailboat hull is the ultimate found object, transformed into a contemporary statement piece worthy of any collector’s wall. Its weathered white-...
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures
By Roba - Paris
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and rare, 1920s Art Deco pendant light with a beautiful color.
When we first saw this rare, practical size and highly decorative Art Deco pendant we immediately knew ...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Ballerina Dancer Brass Statue, 1920s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An inspiring and graceful stylized brass ballerina dancer statue mounted on an acrylic stand. Her facial expression and elongated hands and fingers are...
Category
European Vintage Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
René Lalique Perche Fish Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Northampton, GB
Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot
From our Lalique collection, we are delighted to offer the Rene Lalique Perche Poisson Car Mascot. The Car Mascot modelled from Rene Lalique's origi...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Dark Rosette Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production, now stained a dark reddish brown color from ink that appears to have been red. This now rus...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Indian Temple Architectural Fragments with Ceramic Inlays
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-446 Indian temple hand carved architectural fragments with ceramic inlays.
Set on a custom wood base.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Weighing Machine, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Weighing Machine, circa 1920
Manufactured in Spain.
In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Metal
Dimensions:
H 27cm
W 5...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Arts & Crafts crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina.
This remarkable and good size sculpture of Christ (who has just bowed His head) on the cross is different to almost all others. The artist who hand-sculpted this impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that, in our view, is second to none. And that is because this uniquely hand carved corpus comes with numerous stylized details that are unlike anything you will have ever seen. It is a style of carving that is very recognizable for being from the European Arts and Crafts...
Category
European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Beech
Antique Wrought Iron Equestrian Horseshoe Boot Scrape, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful rustic, farmhouse equestrian antique cast iron horseshoe boot scrape perfect for your country house, ranch, or stables.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measuers: 12"W x 4.5"D x...
Category
American Country Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7309
An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Congolese Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Glass Car Mascot entitled "Coq Nain" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent clear and frosted glass car mascot modelled as a feeding cockerel with fine hand finished detail. Signed R Lalique France
Coq Nain
Catalogue Number: 1135
Signature Identification: “R. Lalique France” moulded in relief around top of base
Date Introduced: February 10, 1928
Dimensions: 20.5 cm High
Felix Marcilhac Catalogue Raisonné Page: 498
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 20 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1930
Materials: Clear Glass
Book Ref: R.Lalique – Catalogue Raisonné by Felix Marcilhac
Page No. 498
SKU: 6687
ABOUT
René Lalique Coq Nain...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Glass
Rock Crystal Obelisks, Pair, French
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Fine large pair of neoclassical rock crystal obelisks with square base. Very harmonious proportions, exquisite clarity, Fren...
Category
French Neoclassical Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geometric triangles in black bitumen and white kaolin, surrounding a red cruciform in the centre of remarkable contrasting colors, and the lower part or face inscribed in a circular space that inspired numbered great artists like Joan Miro, Picasso and Henry Moore of a very strongly solar symbolism, with a projecting protuberance emanating from the forehead like a sculpted bird beak, that descents toward the mouth. Concentric eyes harmonize with the circular mouth, both with of elegant proportions. The whole mask exudes a supreme harmony and perfect balance rarely seen in this pieces. The back-side presents nice ware that attested the ancient origin and traces of animistic ceremonies as the use of animal blood residues. The painting of brown bitumen or cola, the natural colorants in red and ocher tones and the white kaolin are original and do not show any repainted or restored areas, giving a freshness rarely seen in old pieces. This exceptional mask Bwa, of the Hound`e Region in Burkina-Fasso, was used it the transit ceremonies and funerals manifesting the presence of “Do”, name given to their God sons, protectors and powerful spirits. The round face also represents an owl, the curving beak of the bird plants a seed into the sun, like a female sexual vulva being fecundated by the male organ; the eternal symbol of Ying and Yang, masculine and feminine, and the quest of life and death. This mask of Primitive facture can be compared to the one in the celebrated Verite Collection (this one being larger) sold in Paris at the Hotel Drouot, Saturday June 17, Lot 59, for 80,000 Euros and remarkably stands out from the Pierre and Tannia Matisse sold in Sotheby’s, New York in May 13, 2011. Another similar piece was published in: “Arman et l’art africain...
Category
Burkinabe Primitive Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Neo-classical Style Plaster Plaque in Frame
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique neo-classical style plaster plaque mounted in a frame. This decorative piece, at nearly 120 years old, has kept the details of its eye-catching classical scene. Unlike others...
Category
Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Plaster
Malian Chiwara female antelope headdress on a custom stand, c. 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A bold wood headdress of a female antelope, an iconic ritual figure in the Bamana society of Mali in West Africa. The Chiwara antelope is a ritual object worn as a headpiece during ceremonial dances held at sowing and harvest. The dance is performed with paired male...
Category
Tribal Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wool
