Carved Walnut head of a Lion, from England circa 1850 C.E. Ready to pounce with fierce gaze elongated fangs and snarling mouth. Deep set eyes and wrinkled nose surrounded by curly mane. Flat on reverse and on custom stand. Head is 10" high. In excellent condition.
Mende / Sierra Leone Sande Society Wooden figure of a Female, Africa Mid 20th Century. 36" high. The female association Sande is the counterpart of the male association of the Poro. Sande is directed by experienced older women and divided in subgroups. Right foot missing but in very good condition.
Chinese Decorative Multi Colored Altar Table, China, ca. 1940. Avian motif with florals of peonies and three drawers for storage. 31 1/2" high x 52" long x 17 1/4" deep. In excellent condition.
Mexican Wooden "Day of the Dead" Mask, Guerrero Mexico, Early 20th Century, 15 1/2" high. Human form of male with curly hair and beard. Large eyes, sharp nose, white teeth and mouth pursed in expression of fright. Some loss due to age and wear but in great condition.
Benin / Nigeria Bronze Bird of Prophesy, Mid 20th Century. 12 1/2" high. During the Igala war, the bird of prophecy flew over the Benin warriors making loud shrieking noises, an indication of doom. Oba Esigie was advised by his mother, Iyoba Idia, to shoot the bird of prophecy out of the sky and cast it forever in bronze. Oba Esigie went on to win the war against the Igala. During the annual Ugie Oro ceremony, chiefs strike the bronze beak of the bird of prophecy in honor of Oba Esigie’s vi ...click for details
Black / White Photograph of Yitzhak Rabin, Lower Row Center, ca. 1966. Yitzhak Rabin (1922 - 1995) was an Israeli statesman and general. He was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, serving two terms in office, 1974–77 and 1992 until his assassination in 1995. Framed Size 21 x 28 1/2" and in excellent condition.
Large African Wooden Songye Kifwebe Mask, circa mid-20th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo. Striated mask, or Kifwebe, are generally used by figures of authority to exercise political or social control. The female mask is predominantly white while the male is generally striated in three colors. 19" high and in excellent condition.
Pair of Chinese Decorative Multi Colored Figural Ovid Vases, China ca. 1940. Genre scene of village activities on one side and mountain scene on other. Bright and beautiful at 17 1/2" high. In excellent condition.
Large African Kuba Wooden Owl Mask, circa mid-20th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hand carved with pricked ears, sharp pointed beak, and large rounded eyes. Pigments of cream, brown, and black. 22" high and in excellent condition.
