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  • 20th C. African Asante Wood Fertility Figure - Akua'ba
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 106

    20th C. African Asante Wood Fertility Figure - Akua'ba

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Neolithic African Sahara Flint Knife / Skinner
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 106a

    Neolithic African Sahara Flint Knife / Skinner

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • African Bura Stone Funerary Idol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 106b

    African Bura Stone Funerary Idol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ancient African Ghana Koma Pottery Seated Male
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 106c

    Ancient African Ghana Koma Pottery Seated Male

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. Algerian Berber Kabyle Polychrome Water Amphora
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 106d

    19th C. Algerian Berber Kabyle Polychrome Water Amphora...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 20th C. Ghana Ashanti Wood Carved Figural Comb (Duafe)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 108

    20th C. Ghana Ashanti Wood Carved Figural Comb (Duafe)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Figure
    Estimate
    $450 - $675
    Lot 108a

    Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Figure

    Est.
    $450 - $675
  • Early 20th C. African Ngbaka Wooden Female Figure
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 108b

    Early 20th C. African Ngbaka Wooden Female Figure

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Early 20th C. African Giryama Wood Kikango Sculpture
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 108c

    Early 20th C. African Giryama Wood Kikango Sculpture

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 20th C. Dan Wood, Fabric, Fiber Zakpei Mask
    Estimate
    $850 - $1,250
    Lot 108d

    20th C. Dan Wood, Fabric, Fiber Zakpei Mask

    Est.
    $850 - $1,250
  • Very Fine Mid-19th C. African Dan Wood Kagle Mask
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 109

    Very Fine Mid-19th C. African Dan Wood Kagle Mask

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Early 20th C. Liberia Grebo Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 109a

    Early 20th C. Liberia Grebo Wood Mask

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Bambara Chi Wara Wood Antelope Finial
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 109b

    Early 20th C. Bambara Chi Wara Wood Antelope Finial

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Female Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 109c

    Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Female Figure...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Early 20th C. Kuba Wooden Initiation Figures
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 109d

    Pair of Early 20th C. Kuba Wooden Initiation Figures

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Early 20th C. Nigerian Igbo Afikpo Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,200
    Lot 110

    Early 20th C. Nigerian Igbo Afikpo Wood Mask

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,200
  • Two 20th C. African Chokwe Wood Combs
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 111

    Two 20th C. African Chokwe Wood Combs

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. Nigerian Yoruba Wooden Wand w/ Female Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 112

    20th C. Nigerian Yoruba Wooden Wand w/ Female Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. Burkina Faso Wood Zoomorphic Stool
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 112a

    Early 20th C. Burkina Faso Wood Zoomorphic Stool

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 20th C. African Lobi Wood Female Bateba Bambar Figure
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 112b

    20th C. African Lobi Wood Female Bateba Bambar Figure

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 112c

    African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 20th C. African Topoke Iron Spear Currency - Liganda
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 112d

    20th C. African Topoke Iron Spear Currency - Liganda

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vintage Angolan Chokwe Wood and Fiber Mask
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 113

    Vintage Angolan Chokwe Wood and Fiber Mask

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • 20th C. African Dogon Wood Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 113a

    20th C. African Dogon Wood Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early 20th C. African Loma Wood & Raffia Passport Mask
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,300
    Lot 113b

    Early 20th C. African Loma Wood & Raffia Passport Mask

    Est.
    $900 - $1,300
  • 20th C. African Baule Wood Female Blolo Bla Figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 113c

    20th C. African Baule Wood Female Blolo Bla Figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mid-20th C. African Kuba Bushoong Wood Face Mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 113d

    Mid-20th C. African Kuba Bushoong Wood Face Mask

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Early 20th C. African Kuba Wood Pedestal Bowl
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 114

    Early 20th C. African Kuba Wood Pedestal Bowl

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. African Chokwe Wood Rattle - Figure Atop Head
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 115

    19th C. African Chokwe Wood Rattle - Figure Atop Head

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Two 19th C. Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 116

    Two 19th C. Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Kamani Wood Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 116a

    19th C. Hawaiian Kamani Wood Bowl

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Vintage Large Hawaiian Lau Hala Fiber Mat
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 116b

    Vintage Large Hawaiian Lau Hala Fiber Mat

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Footed Goblet
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 117

    19th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Footed Goblet

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Early 20th C. East Timorese Wood & Animal Hide Drum
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 118

    Early 20th C. East Timorese Wood & Animal Hide Drum

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Indonesian Wood Comb w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 118a

    19th C. Indonesian Wood Comb w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Solomon Islands Wood Bowl w/ Inlay
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 118b

    Solomon Islands Wood Bowl w/ Inlay

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • 20th C. Solomon Islands Wooden Paddle Club
    Estimate
    $1,300 - $1,950
    Lot 119

    20th C. Solomon Islands Wooden Paddle Club

    Est.
    $1,300 - $1,950
  • Early 19th C. Tongan Wood War Club - 'Akau Tau
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,800
    Lot 120

    Early 19th C. Tongan Wood War Club - 'Akau Tau

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,800
  • 19th C. Fijian Hardwood Kiakavo / Dance Club
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 120a

    19th C. Fijian Hardwood Kiakavo / Dance Club

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 19th C. Caroline Islands Wood Outrigger Canoe Model
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 120b

    19th C. Caroline Islands Wood Outrigger Canoe Model

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 19th C. Micronesian Coral Pounder w/ Nipples
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 121

    19th C. Micronesian Coral Pounder w/ Nipples

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • 19th C. Fijian Wood & Coconut Sennet Flywhisk
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 122

    19th C. Fijian Wood & Coconut Sennet Flywhisk

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Early 20th C. Solomon Islands Palm Wood Throwing Club
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 122a

    Early 20th C. Solomon Islands Palm Wood Throwing Club

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. Samoan Wood Kava Bowl
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 123

    Early 20th C. Samoan Wood Kava Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mid-20th C. Fijian Wood Kava Bowl
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 124

    Mid-20th C. Fijian Wood Kava Bowl

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Spoon w/ Figural Handle
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 124a

    19th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Spoon w/ Figural Handle

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Incised Polychrome Bowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 125

    Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Incised Polychrome Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. Malagan New Ireland Polychrome Wood
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 125a

    Early 20th C. Malagan New Ireland Polychrome Wood

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000

Auction Description

Ancient / Ethnographic Art Through The Ages by Artemis Gallery
Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping! Read more
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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. 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