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  • Adze with human torso finial, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 248

    Adze with human torso finial, 20th c.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 6 assorted African objects, 20th c.
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 249

    6 assorted African objects, 20th c.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • 3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 250

    3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.

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    $200 - $400
  • 3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 251

    3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.

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    $200 - $400
  • 3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 252

    3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • African drum with hide top, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 253

    African drum with hide top, 20th c.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • African harp, 20th century.
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 254

    African harp, 20th century.

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Bangala iron currency, 20th c.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 255

    Bangala iron currency, 20th c.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • DRC curved sword, 20th century.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 256

    DRC curved sword, 20th century.

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    $250 - $350
  • DRC curved sword, 20th century.
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    $250 - $300
    Lot 257

    DRC curved sword, 20th century.

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Female Pwo mask with elaborate fiber coiffure
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    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 258

    Female Pwo mask with elaborate fiber coiffure

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Chokwe complex thumb piano.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 259

    Chokwe complex thumb piano.

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    $100 - $200
  • Chokwe complext maternity figure staff, 19th / 20t
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 260

    Chokwe complext maternity figure staff, 19th / 20t

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Hemba standing figure fragment, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 261

    Hemba standing figure fragment, 20th c.

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Seated female figure.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 262

    Seated female figure.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Seated hermaphroditic figure within an open frame.
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 263

    Seated hermaphroditic figure within an open frame.

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Kongo brass crucifix, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 264

    Kongo brass crucifix, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Ivory figure riding a quadruped.
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 265

    Ivory figure riding a quadruped.

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Kongo face mask, first half 20th c.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 266

    Kongo face mask, first half 20th c.

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Kongo style male drummer figure, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 267

    Kongo style male drummer figure, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • DRC Maternity finial, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 268

    DRC Maternity finial, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Kuba lidded box with face, 20th c.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 269

    Kuba lidded box with face, 20th c.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Kuba lidded box, 20th c.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 270

    Kuba lidded box, 20th c.

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    $100 - $200
  • Kuba lidded box, 20th c.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 271

    Kuba lidded box, 20th c.

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    $100 - $200
  • Kuba lidded box, 20th c.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 272

    Kuba lidded box, 20th c.

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    $100 - $200
  • Kuba lidded box, 20th c.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 273

    Kuba lidded box, 20th c.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Kuba carved lidded box, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 274

    Kuba carved lidded box, 20th c.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kuba lidded box with 2 lizards.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 275

    Kuba lidded box with 2 lizards.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Kuba carved lidded box, 19th century.
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 276

    Kuba carved lidded box, 19th century.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kuba ivory pounder, early 20th c.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 277

    Kuba ivory pounder, early 20th c.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 278

    Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 279

    Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.

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    $300 - $500
  • Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 280

    Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 281

    Kuba ivory pounder, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Kuba helmet mask, 20th century.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 282

    Kuba helmet mask, 20th century.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kuba double neckrest, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 283

    Kuba double neckrest, 20th c.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kuba wooden pipe, 20th century.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 284

    Kuba wooden pipe, 20th century.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Kuba sword with tacked sheath.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 286

    Kuba sword with tacked sheath.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Kuba axe with carved face handle, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 287

    Kuba axe with carved face handle, 20th c.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Kuba complex knife, 20th c.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 288

    Kuba complex knife, 20th c.

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    $100 - $200
  • DRC metal banded axe, 20th cen.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 289

    DRC metal banded axe, 20th cen.

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    $200 - $300
  • Kuba coplext staff, 20th century.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 290

    Kuba coplext staff, 20th century.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lega hat, early 20th century.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 291

    Lega hat, early 20th century.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lega hat, early 20th century.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 292

    Lega hat, early 20th century.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lega hat, early 20th century.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 293

    Lega hat, early 20th century.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lega standing ivory figure. Dem. Republic of Congo
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 294

    Lega standing ivory figure. Dem. Republic of Congo

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Islamic prayer board with carved bird figure.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 295

    Islamic prayer board with carved bird figure.

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Loango carvved ivory sculpture, 19th / 20th c.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 296

    Loango carvved ivory sculpture, 19th / 20th c.

    Est.
    $200 - $400

Auction Description

Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic by Quinn's Auction Galleries

Join us for an important one-day auction featuring ethnographic art encompassing Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, and so much more! Session 1: features the Estate of Merton Simpson collection. Session 2: focuses on multi-estate ethnographic collectors. Simpson assembled a memorable collection of African art with notable pieces that include a 16th century Benin plaque, a Niger Delta seated figure c.15th – 17th century, a Kuba Bwoom mask, an Eket round face mask, and more. 

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Quinn's Auction Galleries
Falls Church, VA 22046
United States

dquinn@quinnsauction.com

Phone:703-532-5632

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