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January 23, 2021 Gallery Auction

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Lot# 1

19th Century Ifugao Tribe Large Carved Wood Figural Support of a Standing Male

Circa 1890.
On a black metal base.
Red sticker reads David Howard Tribal Art.
Approximate dimensions: 76 inches high..
Provenance: Similar, but inferior smaller, examples are published in the book entitled The Last Filipino Head Hunters p. 166.
Condition: Overall wear is appropriate for the age, with natural loss and cracking.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

19th Century Ifugao Tribe Large Carved Wood Figural Support of a Standing Male

Lot# 1

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot# 3

19th Century Published Ifugao Tribal Authentic Standing Pregnant Female Statue

Circa 1890.
Red sticker to the underside reads David Howard Tribal Arts.
Approximate Dimensions: 30 1/2 high x 6 3/4 wide x 6 inches deep..
Parallels: Illustrated in The Last Filipino Head Hunters, p. 166
Condition: Patina and surface wear from tribal use, a few minor losses.

Estimate: $350 - $450

19th Century Published Ifugao Tribal Authentic Standing Pregnant Female Statue

Lot# 3

Estimate: $350 - $450

Lot# 4

19th Century Ifugao Carved Wood Seated King Bulul Figure

Circa 1890.
With inlaid white shell eyes.
Approximate dimensions: 32 3/4 high x 8 1/2 wide x 9 inches deep..
Similar examples in The Last Filipino Head Hunters by David Howard, page 49.
Condition: Surface wear and cracking throughout hole to top of the head indicates some sort of loss.

Estimate: $500 - $750

19th Century Ifugao Carved Wood Seated King Bulul Figure

Lot# 4

Estimate: $500 - $750

Lot# 6

19th Century Ifugao Trophy Skull Bulul Fetish

Circa 1880.
An animal skull rattan lashed to a reclining hand carved wooden Bulul figure dark patina.
Red David Howard Tribal Art sticker 1347A catalogue number.
Approximate dimensions: 3 3/4 high x 6 1/2 long x 3 1/2 inches wide..
Condition: Signs of ritual use and age, no apparent loss or damage.

Estimate: $300 - $600

19th Century Ifugao Trophy Skull Bulul Fetish

Lot# 6

Estimate: $300 - $600

Lot# 7

19th Century Ifugao Sacrificial Punamhan Ceremonial Carved Wood Offertory Box with Contents

Circa 1860.
Contents consisting of dehydrated beetle nuts, seeds, a round black stone, egg shells, rice husks and fiber.
Red David Howard Tribal Arts sticker to the underside 12325A catalogue number.
Approximate dimensions: 3 7/8 high x 7 1/2 wide x 6 5/8 inches deep..
Similar examples in The Last Filipino Head Hunters, page 55.
Condition: Patina and evidence of use.

Estimate: $150 - $200

19th Century Ifugao Sacrificial Punamhan Ceremonial Carved Wood Offertory Box with Contents

Lot# 7

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 13

19th Century Naga Head Hunters Warriors Ceremonial Necklace

Circa 1880.
Tubular oblong carnelian beads tiny and mid-sized tarnished brass bells 3 tarnished brass coils 2 sea shells at the collar blue, yellow and white trade seed beads 2 oval dark red glass trade beads milk white and off white 1/8 Inch glass trade beads and 2 European Victorian green glass trade beads one of which is facet Cut strung on the original hand woven textile.
1237A catalogue number.
Approximate dimensions: 13 inches long..
Similar examples in The Nagas: Hill People of Northeast India: Society, Culture and the Colonial Encounter by Julian Jacobs,pages 311 and 320.
Condition: Wear and patina from general use.

Estimate: $400 - $600

19th Century Naga Head Hunters Warriors Ceremonial Necklace

Lot# 13

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 15

19th Century Daoist Fulu Yao Tribal Shamans Dragon Ritual Wand, Circa 1870

Hand-carved wood.
Collection catalogue number reads: 1245a, and a circular red seal that reads: David Howard Tribal Art.
Approximate dimensions: 1 7/8 high x 3 1/2 long x 1 1/8 inches wide..
Parallels: Similar examples in The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, p. 207 illustration
569.
Condition: Crack to the base piece, fading to carving and wear throughout.

Estimate: $300 - $400

19th Century Daoist Fulu Yao Tribal Shamans Dragon Ritual Wand, Circa 1870

Lot# 15

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 16

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Fu Shenfu Shamans Wooden Turtle Effigy Chop Block Stamp

Circa 1870.
Turtle form handle the stamp with intricate carving stained with red ink.
Approximate dimensions: 2 1/4 high x 2 1/4 long x 1 5/8 inches wide..
Similar examples The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand by Jess Pourret page 206 illustration 567.
Condition: Signs of use and wear.

Estimate: $300 - $400

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Fu Shenfu Shamans Wooden Turtle Effigy Chop Block Stamp

Lot# 16

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 17

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Fu Shenfu Shamans Metal Ritual Dagger Rattle

Circa 1870.
16 hand-forged, circular, metal disks are threaded through their center circular cut outs onto 3 sided loops on the hand forged metal rattles top below is a 3 inch hilt that terminates in a flared U shape directly above the blade the back of the blade is flat while the blades front is a concave shape with a ridge running vertically down the middle the whole piece rusted.
Red David Howard Tribal Arts sticker 1239A catalogue number.
Approximate dimensions: 18 1/2 inches long..
Similar examples in The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand by Jess Pourret page 208, Peoples of the Golden Triangle by Paul and Elaine Lewis page 169.
Condition: Severe rust is suitable for the age and material.

Estimate: $400 - $700

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Fu Shenfu Shamans Metal Ritual Dagger Rattle

Lot# 17

Estimate: $400 - $700

Lot# 18

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Fu Shenfu Shamans Wand

Circa 1860.
Thick copper wire shaft inserted into a hole in the wands center 2 ancient Chinese coins, 1 on either side of the Wand, are on that copper shaft the wood wand with 8 carved faces carved to either end.
Red David Howard Tribal Arts sticker.
Approximate dimensions: 6 5/8 inches long..
Similar examples in The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand by Jess Pourret page 207 illustration 569.
Condition: Signs of wear and use, no apparent loss.

Estimate: $300 - $600

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Fu Shenfu Shamans Wand

Lot# 18

Estimate: $300 - $600

Lot# 19

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Used Fu Shenfu Shamans Yen Chop Block Stamp

Circa 1870.
Carved with 12 identical images, 6 on each side depicting human riders facing left in single file, separated into 6 identical individual hand carved wooden compartments, 6 on each side.
Approximate dimensions: 14 1/4 inches long..
Similar examples can be found in The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, by Jess Pourret page 208 illustrations 571 and 569.
Condition: Surface wear and patina.

Estimate: $300 - $600

19th Century Daoist Fulu Dao Gong Mien Yao Tribal Used Fu Shenfu Shamans Yen Chop Block Stamp

Lot# 19

Estimate: $300 - $600

Lot# 20

19th Century Tribal Yao Kim Mun Lantien Sha Yunnan Celestial Crown

Circa 1880.
Hand-hammered mixed white metal that features woven human hair dyed black hand woven organic fibers holds human hair in place and more than 82 individual metal elements of edging pins that orbit the center of this Southeast Asian Old Pawn Crown 2 hand-woven black fiber loops are on the backs opposing sides.
Red David Howard Tribal Arts sticker 1139A catalogue number.
Approximate dimensions: 5 1/2 inches diameter..
Similar examples in The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand by Jess Pourret page 144 illustration 355 and page 164.
Condition: Some patina and signs of use.

Estimate: $250 - $500

19th Century Tribal Yao Kim Mun Lantien Sha Yunnan Celestial Crown

Lot# 20

Estimate: $250 - $500

Lot# 23

19th Century African Igbo Danced Mask

Circa 1870.
A painted wood mask white and black water based paint on a custom black metal stand.
Red David Howard Tribal Art sticker a3013 catalogue sticker 121 catalogue sticker.
Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 14 1/2 inches high..
Ex-Dave Deroche collection.
Condition: Patina and wear to the surface. Crack with apparent repair to the horn.

Estimate: $150 - $200

19th Century African Igbo Danced Mask

Lot# 23

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 24

19th Century African Yoruba Mami Wadda Cult Standing Mother Shine Figure

Circa 1880.
Two rattan wrapped animal skull pendents hang from the mothers neck threaded though traditional Yoruba textiles textile wrapped ankles silver ankle bracelet is wrapped around the left ankle a Double Entwined Snake with an arrow through ita is on the back 2 Children Hug the Standing Female Figure, 1 on the front and the other on the left on a black stand.
Red David Howard Tribal Art sticker 144 catalogue number.
Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 25 1/4 high x 8 wide x 8 inches deep..
Condition: Loss to the feet. Surface wear and patina throughout. The piece does not stand up property with the included base, the foot must be propped up.

Estimate: $250 - $500

19th Century African Yoruba Mami Wadda Cult Standing Mother Shine Figure

Lot# 24

Estimate: $250 - $500

Lot# 26

Two Pre-Columbian Cuenca Type Blackware Pottery Vessels

Comprising a wedding vase and a vessel with a narrow spout set on a handle, and animals in relief to the sides.
Approximate dimensions: Wedding vase 5 high x 4 1/4 wide x 3 5/8 inches deep, animal relief vessel 8 high x 4 3/4 wide x 4 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Wax deposits to wedding vase interior, surface wear throughout.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Two Pre-Columbian Cuenca Type Blackware Pottery Vessels

Lot# 26

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 54

Three Hamms Beer Light-Up Advertising Signs

Comprising a plastic cabin form with paper landscape scene punctured with holes that resemble twinkling stars when lit up, forming various designs such as Hamms and pint glasses plastic cabin form with a color changing lake landscape scene and a plastic barrel form with cycling carboard cards with landscapes and Hamms branding.
Approximate dimensions: Cabin with stars 14 3/4 high x 21 wide x 5 3/4 inches deep, cabin with color change 9 1/4 high x 13 wide x 5 3/4 inches deep, barrel 7 high x 9 wide x 5 inches deep..
Condition: Cabin roofs with some cracks, breaks, and minor loss to the plastic, with some pieces still available. Minor surface wear and grime. All pieces work when plugged in.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Three Hamms Beer Light-Up Advertising Signs

Lot# 54

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 62

Hammond and Neon Products Inc. Time To Eat Wall Clock

Ohio.
Circa 1930.
Tombstone form black painted metal case with polished chrome finish trim to the edge, octagonal dial above the words TIME TO EAT when plugged in the clock is lit from the edges with red and blue neon lights.
HAMMOND MOTORED and NEON PRODUCTS, INC. LIMA, OHIO to the dial in black.
Approximate dimensions: 30 1/2 high x 18 5/8 inches wide..
Condition: Minor paint loss and patina to the metal case. Minor darkening and corrosion to the white dial and interior body. The clock and lighting seems to be fully operational.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Hammond and Neon Products Inc. Time To Eat Wall Clock

Lot# 62

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 78

Twelve English Victorian Plates, Possibly Minton

Late 19th century.
Painted with flowers and insects pink and blue to the rims parcel gilt trim.
BB faintly impressed to the undersides.
Approximate dimensions: 10 1/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Minor rubbing to the gilt. One dish with very minor gilt repainting to the edge possibly masking a chip. Minimal surface wear.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Twelve English Victorian Plates, Possibly Minton

Lot# 78

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 82

French Neoclassical Alabaster and Bronze Portico Clock

First half 19th century.
Surmounted by a gilt-bronze lion pulling a cheurb in a chariot white enamel dial with black Roman numerals gilt bronze mounts including goat-pulled chariots to the bottom brass pendulum.
Antno Noseda Neven to the dial (Antonio Noseda, Nantes).
Approximate dimensions: 27 1/2 high x 10 1/4 wide x 5 inches deep..
Condition: Patina to bronze and alabaster. Some chips to the alabaster. Minor enamel loss around winder holes. Some stains and darkening to alabaster. Lacking pendulum suspension ribbon. The clock has not been wound or tested.
Pendulum included, no winder.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

French Neoclassical Alabaster and Bronze Portico Clock

Lot# 82

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 92

Bokhara Wool Carpet

Multi-medallion motif on a red ground medallion main border with 5 tiered inner and outer border guards sheared fringe.
Approximate dimensions: 12 feet 2 inches x 9 feet 5 inches..
Condition: Loss to fringe. Minor wear to the edges.

Estimate: $350 - $500

Bokhara Wool Carpet

Lot# 92

Estimate: $350 - $500

Lot# 120

American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa

Mid 19th century.
Carved with eagle heads flanking the head rail large cornucopias to the arm fronts and legs on paw feet with red and gold stripe upholstery.
Approximate dimensions: 33 1/2 high x 80 wide x 23 inches deep..
Condition: Stains and some wear to the upholstery, including loss and separation of the piping. The frame with minor chipped veneer loss, wear to finish on the seat rail, and some surface scuffs and scratches throughout.

Estimate: $500 - $1000

American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa

Lot# 120

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot# 123

English Late Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

Gilt-tooled red leather inset top one side with a row of three drawers across top, each pedestal with three drawers the opposite side with three drawers across the top, each pedestal with a single drawer cabinet.
Approximate dimensions: 29 high x 60 wide x 37 inches deep..
Condition: MInor scuffs and marks to the top. The body with some scuffs and scratches throughout, including loss to the moulded drawer edges, some pieces available. Some minor chip veneer loss. Loose moulding to one outer edge.

Estimate: $350 - $500

English Late Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

Lot# 123

Estimate: $350 - $500

Lot# 125

Pair of Victorian Style High Back Armchairs

The upholstery with a gold foliate motif on a blue ground.
Approximate dimensions: 46 high x 26 1/4 wide x 33 inches deep..
Condition: Minor scuffs and scratches tot he wood frames throughout, upholstery with minimal wear.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Pair of Victorian Style High Back Armchairs

Lot# 125

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 126

Large Victorian Style Mahogany and Elm Tilt-Top Table

Round top on a tripod scroll foot base.
Approximate dimensions: 30 high x 57 1/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Splits to top center veneer. Minor surface scratches throughout.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Large Victorian Style Mahogany and Elm Tilt-Top Table

Lot# 126

Estimate: $300 - $400

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