Large African Wooden Songye Kifwebe Mask, circa mid-20th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo. Striated mask, or Kifwebe, are generally used by figures of authority to exercise political or social control. The female mask is predominantly white while the male is generally striated in three colors. 19" high and in excellent condition.
Large African Kuba Wooden Owl Mask, circa mid-20th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hand carved with pricked ears, sharp pointed beak, and large rounded eyes. Pigments of cream, brown, and black. 22" high and in excellent condition.
Mexican Wooden "Day of the Dead" Mask, Guerrero Mexico, Early 20th Century, 15 1/2" high. Human form of male with curly hair and beard. Large eyes, sharp nose, white teeth and mouth pursed in expression of fright. Some loss due to age and wear but in great condition.
Two Tibetan Copper / Brass Gao Prayer Boxes with Tsa Tsa, memorial Buddha statues dedicated to ill or deceasedm circa 1890. Both have embroidered covers with delicate swtitching from early 20th Century. Round is 3 3/4" long and other is 4 1/4" long.
Japanese Ivory Okimono circa 1920. Charming carving of four figures with a monkey perched above. Some wear on the smaller figure but overall in excellent condition. 2 1/4" H
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Fujian Buddhistic Lions (Foo Dogs) on matching peonies bases. Beasts seated on their haunches, with curly mane and fierce expressions, father with foot on blue glazed sphere and mother with foot on cub. Both in excellent condition and monumental at 28" high x 13" wide including base.
Carved Walnut head of a Lion, from England circa 1850 C.E. Ready to pounce with fierce gaze elongated fangs and snarling mouth. Deep set eyes and wrinkled nose surrounded by curly mane. Flat on reverse and on custom stand. Head is 10" high. In excellent condition.
Carved Oak Head of Zeus, from England circa 1875 C.E. Spectacular emotion with furrowed brow, deep set eyes, strong nose and thin lips. Head adorned by delicate wreath of oak leaves and acorns. Flat on reverse side and on custom stand. Head is 14" high. In excellent condition.
Magnificent bronze/silver beasts with ferocious expressions seated on haunches facing forward. Fierce eyes and pointed ears with mane in tight curls. Female with cub under forepaw and male with brocade ball under paw. Circa 1850, 11" high. In excellent condition. For similar see Sotheby's catalogue 9/21/06 lot 199, realized price $13,200
