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Auction 04 October 2023 AUCTION 422: AFRICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP, Day 1 - Brescia

Bid on the lot list Casa d'Aste Capitolium Art : 04 October 2023 - <p>1) 04 OCTOBER LOTS (1 - 96) 11.00 AM</p><p><br></p><p>2) 04 OCTOBER LOTS (97 - 194) 2PM</p><p><br></p><p>3) 04 OCTOBER LOTS (195 - 292) 17:00</p><p><br></p><p>4) 05 OCTOBER LOTS (293 - 390) 11AM</p><p><br></p><p>5) 05 OCTOBER LOTS (391 - 488) 2PM</p><p><br></p><p>6) 05 OCTOBER LOTS (489 - 583) 5:00 PM</p><p><br></p><p>No exhibition, lots can be viewed by appointment only.</p><p><br></p><p>To make an appointment, please send an e-mail to info@capitoliumart.it indicating the number of the sale you are interested in.</p> Capitolium Art - Brescia

AUCTION 422: AFRICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP, Day 1

Wednesday 04 October 2023 - 11:00 (CEST) - Live
Via Carlo Cattaneo, 55 - 25121 Brescia, Italie
Casa d'Aste Capitolium Art
AUCTION 422: AFRICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP, Day 1
result
282 results
Lot n° 1 

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia. Pair of anthropomorphic masks. Dark patina wood with pigments. . Cm 9,00 x 17,30.

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia Pair of anthropomorphic masks. Dark patina wood with pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 2 

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia. Lot consisting of three masks of different shape, patina, and size. Two anthropomorphic Dan masks and one anthropomorphic Senufo mask. Wood, leather, fibers, and pigments. Cm 15,00 x 32,00.

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia Lot consisting of three masks of different shape, patina, and size. Two anthropomorphic Dan masks and one anthropomorphic Senufo mask. Wood, leather, fibers, and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 3 

Igbo - Nigeria. Anthropomorphic mask with elaborate hairstyle. Dark patina wood, pigments, and textiles. Cm 20,00 x 54,00.

Igbo - Nigeria Anthropomorphic mask with elaborate hairstyle. Dark patina wood, pigments, and textiles.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 4 

Fang - Gabon. Anthropomorphic sculpture or guardian of Byeri reliquary. Brown patina wood. Cm 10,00 x 39,50.

Fang - Gabon Anthropomorphic sculpture or guardian of Byeri reliquary. Brown patina wood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 5 

Lobi - Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast. Lot consisting of three small anthropomorphic sculptures from Burkina Faso: two Lobi Bateba and one Senufo with pointed hairstyle. Hardwood with various patinas. . Plexiglass bases. Cm 3,00 x 11,50.

Lobi - Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast Lot consisting of three small anthropomorphic sculptures from Burkina Faso: two Lobi Bateba and one Senufo with pointed hairstyle. Hardwood with various patinas.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 6 

Ashanti - Ghana. Anthropomorphic female Ashanti or Fanti sculpture. Black patina hardwood. Plexiglass bases. Cm 8,00 x 26,00.

Ashanti - Ghana Anthropomorphic female Ashanti or Fanti sculpture. Black patina hardwood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 7 

Baule - Ivory Coast. Lot consisting of two anthropomorphic sculptures in the Baule and Fang style. Light brown patina wood, metal studs, fabric, and shell. . Cm 28,50 x 88,00.

Baule - Ivory Coast Lot consisting of two anthropomorphic sculptures in the Baule and Fang style. Light brown patina wood, metal studs, fabric, and shell.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 8 

Lobi - Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast. Large anthropomorphic Bateba sculpture. Hardwood with dark patina. . Plexiglass base. Cm 11,00 x 68,00.

Lobi - Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast Large anthropomorphic Bateba sculpture. Hardwood with dark patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 9 

Dogon - Mali . Lot consisting of a loom pulley with anthropomorphic head and a small stylised anthropomorphic sculpture or Nommo, primordial ancestor, standing with raised arms. Wood. Plexiglass bases. 17,50 cm . Cm 24,50.

Dogon - Mali Lot consisting of a loom pulley with anthropomorphic head and a small stylised anthropomorphic sculpture or Nommo, primordial ancestor, standing with raised arms. Wood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 10 

Baule - Ivory Coast. Spoon decorated with geometric carvings Hardwood with brown patina. . With base.. Cm 7,00 x 28,50.

Baule - Ivory Coast Spoon decorated with geometric carvings Hardwood with brown patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 11 

Ethiopia. Ceremonial staff, probably Ethiopian, with curved and carved head in geometric patterns. Dark patina wood and nails. . Defects. Cm 44,00 x 81,00.

Ethiopia Ceremonial staff, probably Ethiopian, with curved and carved head in geometric patterns. Dark patina wood and nails.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 12 

Dogon - Mali . Lot consisting of a Dogon ring with anthropomorphic figures and a small anthropomorphic sculpture in the Mossi style from Burkina Faso. Copper alloy. 4 cm . Cm 6,50.

Dogon - Mali Lot consisting of a Dogon ring with anthropomorphic figures and a small anthropomorphic sculpture in the Mossi style from Burkina Faso. Copper alloy.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 13 

Bambara - Mali . Stringed musical instrument or harp, made with sound box in the form of an anthropomorphic face. Brown patina wood, leather, and strings. Cm 27,50 x 74,00.

Bambara - Mali Stringed musical instrument or harp, made with sound box in the form of an anthropomorphic face. Brown patina wood, leather, and strings.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 14 

Akan - Ghana and Ivory Coast . Four small sculptures of anthropomorphic form. Copper alloy. Other sizes: 6.50 cm; 5.50 cm; 3.50 cm. Cm 8,50.

Akan - Ghana and Ivory Coast Four small sculptures of anthropomorphic form. Copper alloy

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 15 

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia. Wari or Mancala game board with thirteen holes and handle in the shape of an anthropomorphic head. Brown patina wood. Cm 88,00 x 18,50.

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia Wari or Mancala game board with thirteen holes and handle in the shape of an anthropomorphic head. Brown patina wood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 16 

Bambara - Mali . Dance crest or Chiwara in the form of a stylized zoomorphic sculpture depicting a male antelope. Dark patina hardwood and metal foils. Cm 6,50 x 79,50.

Bambara - Mali Dance crest or Chiwara in the form of a stylized zoomorphic sculpture depicting a male antelope. Dark patina hardwood and metal foils.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 17 

Bambara - Mali . Dance crest or Chiwara in the form of a zoomorphic sculpture depicting a stylized antelope with its young standing on its back. Dark patina hardwood, metal, and fabric. Cm 26,50 x 67,50.

Bambara - Mali Dance crest or Chiwara in the form of a zoomorphic sculpture depicting a stylized antelope with its young standing on its back. Dark patina hardwood, metal, and fabric.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 18 

Baule - Ivory Coast. Anthropomorphic mask with small head above. Brown patina wood and pigments. Cm 23,50 x 42,50.

Baule - Ivory Coast Anthropomorphic mask with small head above. Brown patina wood and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 19 

Dogon - Mali . Anthropomorphic male sculpture. Hardwood with natural patina. Cm 11,50 x 59,00.

Dogon - Mali Anthropomorphic male sculpture. Hardwood with natural patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 20 

Yaure - Ivory Coast. Anthropomorphic mask with six-pronged comb placed on the forehead. Hardwood with black patina. Cm 18,50 x 33,00.

Yaure - Ivory Coast Anthropomorphic mask with six-pronged comb placed on the forehead. Hardwood with black patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 21 

Akan - Ghana and Ivory Coast . Sculpture in the form of an anthropomorphic head. Terracotta and pigment. Cm 17,00 x 29,00.

Akan - Ghana and Ivory Coast Sculpture in the form of an anthropomorphic head. Terracotta and pigment.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 22 

We-Wobe - Ivory Coast. Anthropomorphic mask. Dark patina hardwood, pigments, and fibers. Cm 25,00 x 33,00.

We-Wobe - Ivory Coast Anthropomorphic mask. Dark patina hardwood, pigments, and fibers.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 23 

Dogon o Tellem - Mali . Anthropomorphic sculpture with raised arms. Hardwood with brown patina. . Cm 6,00 x 51,00.

Dogon o Tellem - Mali Anthropomorphic sculpture with raised arms. Hardwood with brown patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 24 

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia. Anthropomorphic mask with slit eyes and front braid. Black patina hardwood. Cm 15,00 x 24,50.

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia Anthropomorphic mask with slit eyes and front braid. Black patina hardwood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 25 

Senufo - Ivory Coast/Mali/Burkina Faso. Large anthropomorphic female sculpture. Hardwood with dark patina. Cm 22,00 x 127,00.

Senufo - Ivory Coast/Mali/Burkina Faso Large anthropomorphic female sculpture. Hardwood with dark patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 26 

Songye - Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask. Natural patina wood, kaolin and pigments. Cm 23,50 x 50,50.

Songye - Democratic Republic of the Congo Kifwebe mask. Natural patina wood, kaolin and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 27 

Yoruba -Nigeria . Fragment of anthropomorphic sculpture. Wood and dark natural patina with traces of kaolin. With base. Cm 11,00 x 32,50.

Yoruba -Nigeria Fragment of anthropomorphic sculpture. Wood and dark natural patina with traces of kaolin.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 28 

Dogon - Mali . Anthropomorphic sculpture. Wood with natural patina.. Visible defects. With base. Cm 8,50 x 56,00.

Dogon - Mali Anthropomorphic sculpture. Wood with natural patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 29 

Yoruba -Nigeria . Anthropomorphic female sculpture seated on seat. Natural patina wood, pigments, and beads.. Cm 16,50 x 44,00.

Yoruba -Nigeria Anthropomorphic female sculpture seated on seat. Natural patina wood, pigments, and beads.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 30 

Mende - Sierra Leonean. Anthropomorphic female sculpture. Wood with brown patina. With base. Cm 22,00 x 64,00.

Mende - Sierra Leonean Anthropomorphic female sculpture. Wood with brown patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 31 

Dogon - Mali . Walu mask with overlying female anthropomorphic figure sculpture. Wood, kaolin, and pigments. . Visible defects. Cm 16,00 x 84,50.

Dogon - Mali Walu mask with overlying female anthropomorphic figure sculpture. Wood, kaolin, and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 32 

Dogon - Mali . Kanaga Mask. Hardwood, fiber, leather, pigments, kaolin, and bitumen. With base. Cm 70,00 x 117,00.

Dogon - Mali Kanaga Mask. Hardwood, fiber, leather, pigments, kaolin, and bitumen.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 33 

Dogon - Mali . Anthropomorphic sculpture. Light patina hardwood. With base. Cm 10,00 x 41,00.

Dogon - Mali Anthropomorphic sculpture. Light patina hardwood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 34 

Mossi - Burkina Faso. Anthropomorphic sculpture of dignitary with insignia of rank. Hardwood with natural patina. With base. Cm 14,50 x 94,00.

Mossi - Burkina Faso Anthropomorphic sculpture of dignitary with insignia of rank. Hardwood with natural patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 35 

Bambara - Mali . Complex sculpture characterized by a horse and rider with janeiform head resting on seat supported by four caryatids in anthropomorphic form. Natural patina hardwood and iron. Cm 23,00 x 72,50.

Bambara - Mali Complex sculpture characterized by a horse and rider with janeiform head resting on seat supported by four caryatids in anthropomorphic form. Natural patina hardwood and iron.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 36 

Mumuye, Nigeria/Cameroon. Stylized anthropomorphic sculpture characterized by a crested head on a powerful neck and two remarkable circular earcups. Hardwood with dark patina.. Cm 12,00 x 52,50.

Mumuye, Nigeria/Cameroon Stylized anthropomorphic sculpture characterized by a crested head on a powerful neck and two remarkable circular earcups. Hardwood with dark patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 37 

Lega - Democratic Republic of Congo. Janiform sculpture with two stylized anthropomorphic faces. Bone. Cm 6,50 x 11,00.

Lega - Democratic Republic of Congo Janiform sculpture with two stylized anthropomorphic faces. Bone.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 38 

Guro - Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast. Antelope mask. Wood and pigments. Cm 19,00 x 53,50.

Guro - Ivory Coast Ivory Coast. Antelope mask. Wood and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 39 

Ashanti - Ghana. Pair of stylized anthropomorphic figures. Copper alloy. Cm 8,00 x 27,00.

Ashanti - Ghana Pair of stylized anthropomorphic figures. Copper alloy.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 40 

Marka, Mali . Janiform anthropomorphic marionette head. Light patina wood, fabric and metal. Cm 9,00 x 17,50.

Marka, Mali Janiform anthropomorphic marionette head. Light patina wood, fabric and metal.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 41 

Marka, Mali . Anthropomorphic marionette head. Wood with dark patina and metal.. This wooden head features a structured hairstyle in two crops and metal elements decorating the forehead. Cm 11,00 x 30,00.

Marka, Mali Anthropomorphic marionette head. Wood with dark patina and metal.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 42 

Baule - Ivory Coast. Anthropomorphic sculpture. Hardwood with brown patina. Cm 24,50.

Baule - Ivory Coast Anthropomorphic sculpture. Hardwood with brown patina.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 43 

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia. Anthropomorphic mask. Brown patina wood, rope and fibres. Cm 12,50 x 17,00.

Dan - Ivory Coast/Liberia Anthropomorphic mask. Brown patina wood, rope and fibres.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 44 

Ashanti - Ghana. Lidded container with several anthropomorphic figures depicted under an umbrella. Copper alloy. Cm 18,00 x 27,50.

Ashanti - Ghana Lidded container with several anthropomorphic figures depicted under an umbrella. Copper alloy.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 45 

Igbo - Nigeria. Anthropomorphic mask with carved bird on top. Wood and pigments. Cm 45,00 x 15,00 x 21,00.

Igbo - Nigeria Anthropomorphic mask with carved bird on top. Wood and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 46 

Baule - Ivory Coast. Anthropomorphic mask. Wood with brown patina and pigments. Cm 47,00 x 21,00 x 14,00.

Baule - Ivory Coast Anthropomorphic mask. Wood with brown patina and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 47 

Bété - Ivory Coast. Anthropomorphic mask. Wood and pigments.. Cm 37,00 x 11,00 x 14,00.

Bété - Ivory Coast Anthropomorphic mask. Wood and pigments.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 48 

Zulu - South Africa. Staff or rank insignia with anthropomorphic head. Light patina hardwood. Phrases engraved on both handles (possible signature of the author). With base. Cm 6,00 x 92,50.

Zulu - South Africa Staff or rank insignia with anthropomorphic head. Light patina hardwood.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 49 

Dogon - Mali . Horse sculpture with two riders. Copper alloy. Cm 21,00 x 26,50.

Dogon - Mali Horse sculpture with two riders. Copper alloy.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only
Lot n° 50 

Guerè/ We - Liberia. Anthropomorphic mask. Hardwood with dark patina, leather, animal hair and metal. Cm 26,00 x 40,00 x 15,00.

Guerè/ We - Liberia Anthropomorphic mask. Hardwood with dark patina, leather, animal hair and metal.

result : Not available / Estimate : Subscribers only