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  • Early 20th C. Igbo Painted Wood Ikenga Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 112

    Early 20th C. Igbo Painted Wood Ikenga Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mid-20th C. Nigerian Igbo Painted Wood Maiden Mask
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 113

    Mid-20th C. Nigerian Igbo Painted Wood Maiden Mask

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Large Framed African Kuba Cloth Panel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 114

    Large Framed African Kuba Cloth Panel

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Exhibited Framed African Kuba Cloth Panel
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 115

    Exhibited Framed African Kuba Cloth Panel

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Exhibited Framed African Kuba Textile Panel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 116

    Exhibited Framed African Kuba Textile Panel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Lot of 2 Framed 19th C. Specht Engravings - Animals
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 116a

    Lot of 2 Framed 19th C. Specht Engravings - Animals

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Mid-20th C. Yoruba Painted Wood Gelede Helmet Mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 117

    Mid-20th C. Yoruba Painted Wood Gelede Helmet Mask

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • 20th C. Yoruba Painted Wood Egungun Headdress Crest
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 117a

    20th C. Yoruba Painted Wood Egungun Headdress Crest

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Early 20th C. African Dogon Wooden Votive Ladder
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 118

    Early 20th C. African Dogon Wooden Votive Ladder

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. African Baule Wood Male Blolo Bian Figure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 118a

    Early 20th C. African Baule Wood Male Blolo Bian Figure...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Early 20th C. African Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 118b

    Early 20th C. African Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Mask
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,750
    Lot 118c

    Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Mask

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,750
  • Early 20th C. Lobi Wooden Female Bateba Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 118d

    Early 20th C. Lobi Wooden Female Bateba Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. Togo Wooden Scepter
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 118e

    Early 20th C. Togo Wooden Scepter

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mid-20th C. Igbo Afikpo Painted Wood Dance Mask
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 119

    Mid-20th C. Igbo Afikpo Painted Wood Dance Mask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mid-20th C. Asante Painted Wood Figure Holding Stool
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 120

    Mid-20th C. Asante Painted Wood Figure Holding Stool

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Bura Asinda Sikka Stone Funerary Idol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 120a

    Large Bura Asinda Sikka Stone Funerary Idol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • African Bura  Asinda Sikka Terracotta Memorial Head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 120b

    African Bura Asinda Sikka Terracotta Memorial Head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 20th C. West African Senufo Wooden Bird (Sejen)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 121

    20th C. West African Senufo Wooden Bird (Sejen)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 20th C. Yoruban Beaded Textile Bag
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 122

    20th C. Yoruban Beaded Textile Bag

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 20th C. African Baule Wood Slingshot Handle w/ Antelope
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 122a

    20th C. African Baule Wood Slingshot Handle w/ Antelope...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Late 20th C. Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 123

    Late 20th C. Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • L. Dennis Painting -"Light Rain, Tandala School…" 1973
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 124

    L. Dennis Painting -"Light Rain, Tandala School…" 1973

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Mid-19th C. Tibetan Yak Wool Shawl
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 125

    Mid-19th C. Tibetan Yak Wool Shawl

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • 18th C. Indian Gold Pendant - Krishna, 44.5 g
    Estimate
    $3,200 - $4,800
    Lot 125a

    18th C. Indian Gold Pendant - Krishna, 44.5 g

    Est.
    $3,200 - $4,800
  • 19th C. Teke Necklace - Silver, Carnelian, Turquoise
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 125b

    19th C. Teke Necklace - Silver, Carnelian, Turquoise

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Trifold 19th C. Indian Mukut Gilded Silver Headpiece
    Estimate
    $3,400 - $5,100
    Lot 125c

    Trifold 19th C. Indian Mukut Gilded Silver Headpiece

    Est.
    $3,400 - $5,100
  • Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Standing Guardian Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 126

    Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Standing Guardian Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. Nepalese Wooden Squatting Guardian Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 127

    Early 20th C. Nepalese Wooden Squatting Guardian Figure...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. Nepalese Wood Ghurra w/ Bird-Handle
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 127a

    19th C. Nepalese Wood Ghurra w/ Bird-Handle

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Lot of 7 Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Churn Handles
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 127b

    Lot of 7 Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Churn Handles

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Indonesian Iron, Silver, & Ivory Kris
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 128

    19th C. Indonesian Iron, Silver, & Ivory Kris

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mid-20th C. Indonesian Steel, Nickel Silver & Wood Kris
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 129

    Mid-20th C. Indonesian Steel, Nickel Silver & Wood Kris...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Late 19th C. Sumatran Walrus Ivory Kris Handle
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 129a

    Late 19th C. Sumatran Walrus Ivory Kris Handle

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Late 19th C. Filipino Wooden Santo - La Inmaculada
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 129b

    Late 19th C. Filipino Wooden Santo - La Inmaculada

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Early 19th C. Fijian Rootstock Waka Vividrasa Club
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 130

    Early 19th C. Fijian Rootstock Waka Vividrasa Club

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Poi Pounder
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 131

    19th C. Hawaiian Poi Pounder

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Hawaiian Plantation Era Feather Hat Band
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 132

    19th C. Hawaiian Plantation Era Feather Hat Band

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maori Green Stone Tiki Pendant Set in 18K Gold
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 132a

    Maori Green Stone Tiki Pendant Set in 18K Gold

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Rare 19th C. Fiji Wood Boat
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 133

    Rare 19th C. Fiji Wood Boat

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 19th C. Fijian Wood Sokilaki - Extremely Rare
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 134

    19th C. Fijian Wood Sokilaki - Extremely Rare

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Lot of Five 19th C. Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 134a

    Lot of Five 19th C. Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika Game Stones

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 19th C. South Pacific Wood and Metal Adze
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 134b

    19th C. South Pacific Wood and Metal Adze

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Signed Hodgkinson "Sepik Diary" w/ Print + Penseri
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 134c

    Signed Hodgkinson "Sepik Diary" w/ Print + Penseri

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 20th C. Aboriginal Bark Painting - Mithili Wanambi
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 134d

    20th C. Aboriginal Bark Painting - Mithili Wanambi

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Rare 19th C. Samoan Woven Fan
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 135

    Rare 19th C. Samoan Woven Fan

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Papua New Guinea Carved & Painted Wood Bullroarer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 136

    Papua New Guinea Carved & Painted Wood Bullroarer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Trophy Heads
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 137

    Pair of 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Trophy Heads

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Pre-Columbian / Ethnographic Art by Artemis Gallery
Featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world, including Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Fine Art, much more. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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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. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE via the LiveAuctioneers timed system. Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Phone bidding is not available. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. 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Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.