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, encrusted patina, ht. 16 in., lot includes photograph of owner dated 1971.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-05-11
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 Reliquary Figure, Gabon, Kota, the stylized abstract form with oval head framed by crescent-shaped flanges, the heart-shaped face with metal pointed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-15
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
African Wood and Metal Ceremonial Axe, Songye, the forged steel blade with elaborate open work and single-head projection on both sides, the wood handle covered Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23
