Antique Ethnographic goods

A very nice piece of western art. Early School Drawing depicting an indian/calvary massacre. 9 1/2" x 13" on two joined old book pages. One side has been torn at some point and taped back together. See photos. Artist is unknow. Early to mid 1900s. This is very...

African Mask Wood Baule moon mask Tribe Mask .mask is approx. 11" x 8". Age unknown. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

A very nice piece of western art. Early School Drawing depicting a poney raid. 11 1/2" by 16". Lead and color pencil on heavy stock old ledger book page. Artist is unknow. Early to mid 1900s. This is very delicate and would need to be mounted under glass at so...

Being offered is a very nice and old antique Native American spear or lance. This piece measures 80 3/4” in total length. This piece came from the UK where it had been in the family since the late 1940’s. This is a nice looking spear. I’m unsure if this is a 19th centur...

Being offered is a very nice old antique South African ceremonial axe of the Tsonga tribe. This nice axe would date to the early 20th century and measures 26 1/2” from the top of the axe blade to the bottom of the handle. The elongated axehead, of attractive shape and f...

______________You are bidding on a fascinating hand made mid-20th century initiation helmet / mask crafted by the Mende peoples of Sierra Leone and Liberia. The Mende smooth, dark, helmet-shaped masks, are known as sowei and used by the Sande society to initiate young w...

This is an antique small Hopi Polacca decorated pottery jar, circa 1900 to 1920s, or so. Pot is 2 1/2” high and 4” widest diameter, and it is in excellent original condition with no damage and no restoration. The jar has a slipped ground with typical red and black geome...

This is a Dan mask of the extremely attractive variety. This one has large round eye openings with the crusty remains of resinous material indicating that something must have been mounted within them. There are holes drilled around the perimeter for attachment of a head...

Twin Figure ( Ibeji ) , Nigeria, Yoruba peoples , Egba group.Early 20th century.Wood- Sculpture.Provenance : Rudolph " Rudi " Hornacek.Dimensions: H : 11 3/4" W: 3 1/2"International buyers - Global shipping program ONLY.

WELCOME TO MY AUCTION ! ANTIQUE AMERICAN NATIVE INDIAN PENNSYLVANIA TRADE AX ~ TOMAHAWK HEAD ~ CIVIL WAR A Very Well Forged 19th C. American Native Indians Trade Axe Tomahawk by a Pennsylvania Maker, hammer side with relief "PA" Striking Stamp. ...

Up for bid is a Vintage Papua New Guinea Original Asmat Headhunters Irian Jaya Carved Wood Head. This is a very rare "Substitute Head" used by the Asmat Tribe of Irian Jaya, now called Papua New Guinea, after the Dutch banned headhunting. Good vintage conditio...

Being offered is a nice old antique Vanuatu war club from the Papua New Guinea region. This club measures 38 3/4” in total length. It has a wonderful chocolate brown patina and would date to the mid to late 19th century. Features a mushroom shaped cap with an intact car...

Being offered is a nice old antique Filipino Igorot hinalung Bolo Dagger or short sword. This piece measures 14” in total length when measured in its scabbard. It is created in a way to give it dual use. It can be used in the hand as a dagger or knife and it can also be...

Being offered is a nice old antique African axe of the Chokwe tribe. This one is an unusual size. It measures 12 3/4” from the bottom of the handle to the top of the axe. The blade is 4 7/8” long from where it comes out of the handle to the cutting edge. That part is 2...

This is a really good Ute bag, with bright ocher pigment and typical Ute beadwork colors. The sinew sewn beads are exceedingly small, and I can find none missing. These are great Ute colors, with pumpkin, greasy yellow, light and dark blue, clear clambroth, and white. T...

Large Baule Goli Festival Mask with Horns. Round face with open mouth showing teeth, projecting eyes and oval curved horns rising from the flat face.Used and danced, Ivory Coast, Africa, created in the early 20th century, black, red and white pigments. Authentic Carved...

OLMEC JADE HEAD CIRCA 1200 BC - NO RESERVE! Ex Zomah Charlot wife of Jean - Amazing sculpture Measurements: Height 2.75"The Olmec were the first major civilization in Mexico. They lived in the tropical lowlands on the Gulf of Mexico in the present-day Mexican state...

This is the finial from the handle of a lower Sepik River canoe paddle, It is one of two I have listed. It shows wear consistent with use over many years around water and has a lovely patina. The left-hand nostril wing chipped away long ago. Measures 6 5/8" in leng...

I HAVE ACQUIRED SEVERAL ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN IN STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE CLEAR PHOTOS TO ASSIST THE BIDDERS WITH THE EVALUATION OF THESE ITEMS . I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND ANY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR INFORMATION BY REQUEST. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE I WIL...

WELCOME TO MY AUCTION ! ANTIQUE RARE ISLAMIC ARABIC SUDANESE "KASKARA" SWORD WITH 3 DAGGER COMPARTMENTS. VERY LARGE LEATHER SCABBARD WITH VACANT COMPARTMENTS FOR FIVE OTHER BLADED WEAPONS. MOUNTS OF HARD LEATHER AND WOOD, THE GUARD IS OF STRONG STEEL. THE BL...

This is a good looking pair of man’s soft sole moccasins from the upper Prairie area, circa 1880s, or so. Moccasins are 10 1/2” long and made of soft native tanned hide, and everything is sinew sewn. Bead colors are white-heart reds, greasy yellow, cobalt blue, green an...

Baule Mask from Cote d'Ivoire. Beautiful carving of woman and bird. I believe this is a rite of passage mask. It is quite old and has seen lots of use. Overall good shape, with a large, stable crack - about 9" - running up right side of face and continuing for 2&qu...

This is a rare to find example of c. 1850 Algonquin (possibly Maliseet or Huron Wendat) bead work on cream colored silk.The bead work is spectacular in its intricacy and number of colors, which are fantastic. The micro beads are 14/0; the inner lining with two pockets i...

OLD AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE BELL FROM NIGERIA. Shipped within the U.S. through USPS Priority Mail.Payment through PayPal. Bell has a nice patina. Someone attached, what looks to be, the original ? clapper with modern leather. Nice sound. 7 1/4 inches tall. Has some small h...

Being offered is a nice old antique African mask. Unsure of the exact origin of this mask. It measures 11” in height and is 7 1/2” at its widest point. The mask is wood. The face with wear to the wood presumably from handling and putting on and off your face. Some wear...

Antique AFRICAN CARVED CEREMONIAL WEAPON / STAFF 48" Long, Museum Deascessioned Click images to enlarge Description We're listing 2 Antique African Ceremonial Weapons or Staffs today. The carving on each is stunning. This piece is 48" in length, in nice condit...

Papua New Guinea Yam Mask. 1930's. With stand. This mask is 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide. The depth is 4 inches. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

A great Vintage Native American Indian Navajo Hand Woven Wool Tree of Life Pattern Rug. Excellent Condition, very slight surface wear, you can refer to the pictures we guarantee 100% you will be more than happy with the exceptional condition, very clean. Measuring 39 3/...