Live
Oct 14, 10:00AM EDT

Tribal Collections: Select, Day 1 of 2

Auction ended

Featured Items

350 Results
Sort by
  • Lobi Peoples, collection (13) zoomorphic rings
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1289

    Lobi Peoples, collection (13) zoomorphic rings

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1290

    Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Lobi Peoples, (6) chameleon
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1291

    Lobi Peoples, (6) chameleon

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bamileke terracotta Palm Wine Vessel
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1292

    Bamileke terracotta Palm Wine Vessel

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Ngombe Peoples, (3) Mopamba ceremonial blades
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1293

    Ngombe Peoples, (3) Mopamba ceremonial blades

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (5) African leather rattle bracelets
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1294

    (5) African leather rattle bracelets

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bamana Peoples, Ntomo seven-horned mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1295

    Bamana Peoples, Ntomo seven-horned mask

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (3) West African torque currencies, exhibited
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1296

    (3) West African torque currencies, exhibited

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Katsina Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1297

    Katsina Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (4) West African bronze pendants
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1298

    (4) West African bronze pendants

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1299

    Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (3) Massive copper alloy currencies
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1300

    (3) Massive copper alloy currencies

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Papua New Guinea house post guardian
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1301

    Papua New Guinea house post guardian

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Kulango Peoples, (2) large figures and pendant
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1302

    Kulango Peoples, (2) large figures and pendant

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Djenne Culture, (7) small terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1303

    Djenne Culture, (7) small terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Collection (17) Okpoho bronze Manilla currencies
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1304

    Collection (17) Okpoho bronze Manilla currencies

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Katsina Culture, large terracotta head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1305

    Katsina Culture, large terracotta head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1306

    Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (3) phallic vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1307

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (3) phallic vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Dogon Peoples, pendants and double figure
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1308

    Dogon Peoples, pendants and double figure

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Kongo style polychromed wood mask
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1309

    Kongo style polychromed wood mask

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Senufo Peoples, (2) Fo bracelets
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1310

    Senufo Peoples, (2) Fo bracelets

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Various African Regions, (3) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1311

    Various African Regions, (3) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bamana Peoples, Ntomo seven-horned mask
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1312

    Bamana Peoples, Ntomo seven-horned mask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Yoruba Peoples, (3) bracelets
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1313

    Yoruba Peoples, (3) bracelets

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1314

    Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kuba Peoples, Ngaady a Mwaash style mask
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1315

    Kuba Peoples, Ngaady a Mwaash style mask

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (2) West African bronze ring ornaments
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1316

    (2) West African bronze ring ornaments

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currencies
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1317

    Kwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currencies

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Moba Peoples, large wooden Tchitchiri figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1318

    Moba Peoples, large wooden Tchitchiri figure

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze anklets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1319

    Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze anklets

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Igbo Peoples, Okwa Kola nut bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1320

    Igbo Peoples, Okwa Kola nut bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bobo Peoples, (3) bronze pendants
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1321

    Bobo Peoples, (3) bronze pendants

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Mali Region, (5) antelope carvings
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1322

    Mali Region, (5) antelope carvings

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nok Culture, terracotta figure and pendant
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1323

    Nok Culture, terracotta figure and pendant

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Cameroon/Nigeria Region, (4) iron currencies
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1324

    Cameroon/Nigeria Region, (4) iron currencies

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Yoruba Peoples, (3) divination boards and tapper
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1325

    Yoruba Peoples, (3) divination boards and tapper

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Igbo Peoples, (2) large currency coils, exhibited
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1326

    Igbo Peoples, (2) large currency coils, exhibited

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Painted terracotta oil lamp, Kabyle, Algeria
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1327

    Painted terracotta oil lamp, Kabyle, Algeria

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • African Peoples, collection (21) hairpins
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1328

    African Peoples, collection (21) hairpins

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Yaka Peoples, Kholuka helmet mask
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1329

    Yaka Peoples, Kholuka helmet mask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lakka Peoples, (3) throwing knives
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1330

    Lakka Peoples, (3) throwing knives

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nupe Peoples, (2) large pottery vessels
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1331

    Nupe Peoples, (2) large pottery vessels

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (2) Nice West African spears
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1332

    (2) Nice West African spears

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (2) African carved wood maskettes
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1333

    (2) African carved wood maskettes

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (2) Oceanic carved wood walking sticks
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1334

    (2) Oceanic carved wood walking sticks

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Baga People, A-tshol shrine figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1335

    Baga People, A-tshol shrine figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Tuareg Peoples, (3) swords in leather scabbards
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1336

    Tuareg Peoples, (3) swords in leather scabbards

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Tribal Collections: Select, Day 1 of 2 by Millea Bros. Ltd.
Our Day 1, Select session features a curated selection of objects of distinguished provenance including  works  deaccessioned from the Newark Museum. Highlights include heddle pulleys from the Collection of Helena Rubenstien, important 19th c. African masks from the Collection of Michel Anstett, Oceanic Art including large fernwood figures and an important antique Aboriginal Chief’s hat, museum-exhibited currencies and ancient African pottery from the Estate of Dr. Philip Gould,  a group of early 20th c. Native American weavings, and contemporary African documentary photography by Peter Beard, Tim Freccia, Phil Borges and others. Read more
Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

info@milleabros.com

Phone:+1 9733771500

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

Shipping Quote

Bidsquare Shipping Options:

Shipping estimate will be available to the winner after auction is over

Shipping Info

SHIPPING QUOTES: We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. All pack/ship questions or quote requests should be directed to Mosaic Enterprises (tel: 973.259.6668, email: sales@moeship.com). Mosaic is our preferred shipping agent but you may, of course, use any shipper you choose. PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our storage facility (Montville, NJ) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person from our Montville storage facility by appointment within five (5) business days following the auction event. All purchases not removed from the storage facility within that timeframe will be released to a third party storage and shipping company, Mosaic Enterprises (formerly DAKS), in Easton, Pennsylvania, and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, the buyer will coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with Mosaic directly. Mosaic will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value. You may, of course, use any shipper you wish and no fees will be assessed providing your purchases are retrieved from Mosaic within (10) business days. Read more

Terms & Conditions

The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. 3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments: $0 - $100 ................$10 $101 - $500 ..............$25 $501 - $1,000 ............$50 $1,001 - $2,000 .........$100 $2,001 - $5,000 ........$250 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$500 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$1,000 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$2,500 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$5,000 $150,001 - and up ....$10,000 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services. 7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $2,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our storage location (Montville, NJ) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person at our Montville storage facility by appointment within (5) business days following the auction event. All purchases not removed from the storage facility within that timeframe will be released to a third party storage and shipping company, Mosaic Enterprises (formerly DAKS) in Easton, Pennsylvania, and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, the buyer will coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with Mosaic directly. Mosaic will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value. You may, of course, use any shipper you wish and no fees will be assessed providing your purchases are retrieved from Mosaic within (10) business days. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.