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Lot# 47

Two Antique Figural Oil Lanterns

Comprising lantern with frosted and etched glass body on female bust support with black painted metal base, lantern with frosted and etched body on blue painted metal standing female support with shaped square metal base both with glass chimney shades.
Approximate dimensions including glass shades: Bust lamp 21 inches high, standing female lamp 23 1/2 inches high..
Condition: Patina, corrosion, and wear to metal. Rust spots to base of standing figure lamp. Rust to wick opening on bust lamp. Some rubbing and wear to painted areas.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Two Antique Figural Oil Lanterns

Lot# 47

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 52

Pottery Faux Wood Bust, The Earl Kitchener

Pottery with faux wood finish dressed in ceremonial military garb
Approximate dimensions: 34 1/2 high x 11 wide x 10 3/4 inches deep..
Condition: Some cracks and chips. One large loose piece on base corner.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Pottery Faux Wood Bust, The Earl Kitchener

Lot# 52

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 53

19th Century 11 X 14 View Camera with Accessories

One case with 11 x 14 camera that accepts both 8 x 10 or 11 X 14 film holders, and additional film holder accessories in other case include five 8 x 10 wooden film holders, two 11 X 14 wooden film holders and the conversation camera adapter from 8 x 10 to 11 X 14 inch film each case with COLUMBUS STUDIO REYNOLDSVILLE, PA. painted to the side.
Approximate dimensions: Case with camera 18 1/4 high x 18 1/4 wide x 6 3/4 inches deep, accessory case 18 high x 24 3/4 wide x 5 1/2 inches deep.
Condition: Cases with wear and patina. Minor surface wear throughout. Camera with broken leather strap. Some hardware is loose.

Estimate: $1400 - $1800

Lot# 66

Native American Cheyenne Beaded Hide Pipe Bag

Beaded and fringed drops, glass bead drop to the top, additional beaded decoration throughout.
Tag with red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ART sticker.
Approximate dimensions: 34 long x 6 3/4 inches wide..
Condition: Some patina and weathering throughout, with darkening to leather.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Native American Cheyenne Beaded Hide Pipe Bag

Lot# 66

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 67

Native American Cheyenne Leather Concho Belt

Round notched silver metal medallions on leather belt, hung with tapering drop piece matching the main body of the belt.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ART sticker and black sticker with basic description.
Approximate dimensions: 49 inches long..
Condition: Some wear and weathering throughout, silver metal medallions with loss to plating and small rust spots.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Native American Cheyenne Leather Concho Belt

Lot# 67

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 69

Native American Cheyenne Beaded Hide Bag

Eleven horizontal rows of red and yellow dyed woven stripes accented with red dyed feathers, the bead decorated sides accented with metal cones issuing red dyed horse hair.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ARTS sticker, catalog number 69.4.36 to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: 11 3/4 high x 21 inches wide..
Condition: Some weathering and surface wear throughout. A couple holes to the clasp area indicate loss to lashing.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Native American Cheyenne Beaded Hide Bag

Lot# 69

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 70

Native American Wood Arrow with Stone Arrowhead

Sinew wrapped feathers and stone point, pigmented red and green stripes to shaft on the feathered end, the shaft notched at the end.
Approximate dimensions: 28 1/4 inches long..
Condition: Some patina. The shaft is warped to the feather end.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 73

Naga Headhunter Warriors Belt

Decorated with white seeds, black dyed red horse hair, incised wood, rattan lashing.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ARTS sticker, black sticker NAGA BELT.
Approximate dimensions: 11 1/2 high x 10 inches diameter..
Condition: Some wear and weathering throughout. Apparent loss to hair evident by empty holes.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Naga Headhunter Warriors Belt

Lot# 73

Estimate: $600 - $800

Lot# 74

Naga Headhunter Warriors Matching Brass Bracelet Pair

The bracelets with incised circle design, each with four rows of spikes.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ARTS sticker, catalog sticker 890A.
Approximate dimensions: 5 1/2 long x 3 3/4 inches wide..
Condition: Patina and surface wear throughout. Some rubbing to incised decoration. White deposits to crevices indicates previous polishing. Corrosion to brass has resulted in pitting and even small holes in one area.

Estimate: $1400 - $1800

Lot# 77

Naga Headhunter Warriors Brass Hair Pin

With catalog sticker 901A.
Approximate dimensions: 6 3/4 inches long..
Condition: Patina and surface wear throughout.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Naga Headhunter Warriors Brass Hair Pin

Lot# 77

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 78

Nepalese Shamans Ceremonial Carved Wood Mask

Decorated with animals hides and pigment, on custom black metal stand.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ART sticker, catalog sticker 665A, sticker with provenance, partial wax seal to interior.
Approximate dimensions not including stand: 14 high x 9 wide x 7 1/4 inches deep..
Published in the book Sacred Journey: The Ganges to the Himalayas by David Howard, page 44.
Condition: Patina, weathering, and wear throughout. Apparent later holes drilled for stand, may be previous holes with loss to strap.

Estimate: $3000 - $4000

Nepalese Shamans Ceremonial Carved Wood Mask

Lot# 78

Estimate: $3000 - $4000

Lot# 79

Nepalese Shamans Ceremonial Necklace

Seeds and brass bells on woven cloth strand.
Later tag with red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ARTS sticker and black sticker with provenance, the necklace with black catalog tag 685A.
Approximate dimensions: 24 inches long..
Published in Sacred Journey: The Ganges to the Himalayas by David Howard, page 41.
Condition: Patina and weathering throughout.

Estimate: $700 - $900

Nepalese Shamans Ceremonial Necklace

Lot# 79

Estimate: $700 - $900

Lot# 80

Nepalese Carved Ceremonial Drum

With animal skin heads to each side, carved wood scepter handle decorated in brass with a matching bamboo mallet, seeds or other small objects can be heard inside the main body.
Approximate dimensions: 28 high x 13 wide x 6 1/4 inches deep..
Published in the book Sacred Journey: The Ganges to the Himalayas by David Howard, page 40.
Condition: Patina and weathering throughout.

Estimate: $1400 - $1800

Nepalese Carved Ceremonial Drum

Lot# 80

Estimate: $1400 - $1800

Lot# 81

Tibetan Ceremonial Garuda Painted Wood Mask

The carved wood mask painted in blue, yellow, red, white, and black cloth to interior and top of the mask.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ART sticker, catalog sticker 523A, sticker with provenance information.
Approximate dimensions: 20 1/2 high x 14 wide x 9 inches deep..
Published in the book Sacred Journey: The Ganges to the Himalayas by David Howard, page 47.
Condition: Some wear and weathering to painted finish, with minor loss and chips. Holes to sides indicate a missing strap or decorative element.

Estimate: $3500 - $4500

Tibetan Ceremonial Garuda Painted Wood Mask

Lot# 81

Estimate: $3500 - $4500

Lot# 82

Akha Tribe Headdress

Decorated with buttons, beads, white red dyed hair drops, hand hammered white metal circular concave studs, coins dated 1906, fiber, and multi-colored textile pom-poms with custom black metal display stand.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ARTS sticker.
Approximate dimensions not including stand: 27 high x 9 1/4 inches wide..
Published in the book Ten Southeast Asian Tribes from Five Countries by David Howard, page 233.
Condition: Minor wear overall.

Estimate: $800 - $1000

Akha Tribe Headdress

Lot# 82

Estimate: $800 - $1000

Lot# 85

Asmat Skull with Feathers and Shells

Decorated with carved shell nose ring, inlaid red and white seed eyes, white feathers, woven head band with red beads and white seeds custom black metal stand.
Approximate dimensions not including base: 21 high x 18 wide x 9 inches deep..
Condition: Patina and weathering throughout. The stand with a taped rod.

Estimate: $6000 - $8000

Asmat Skull with Feathers and Shells

Lot# 85

Estimate: $6000 - $8000

Lot# 90

Hmong Embroidered Quilt Top

Circa 2000.
The bright colored textile elaborately hand embroidered central sections surrounded by diamond, pinwheel triangular and plain quilted sections. Backing: lightweight cotton, printed with sprigs of yellow flowers with green leaves in clusters.
Approximate dimensions: 9 feet 3 inches x 7 feet 11 inches..

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Hmong Embroidered Quilt Top

Lot# 90

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot# 96

Semi Antique Persian Rug

Geometric motif woven in tones of cream, gray, and brown.
Approximate dimensions: 5 feet 6 inches x 3 feet 1 inch..
Condition: Significant wear fraying to edge, losses, staining, tears, fading, possible repairs.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Semi Antique Persian Rug

Lot# 96

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 97

Small Persian Silk Rug

Central red medallion on cream ground with dense floral vine surround, black main border with double guards woven in tones of red, cream, black, green, blue, yellow, pink.
Approximate dimensions: 2 feet 1/2 inches x 3 feet 1 inch..
Condition: Several pulled threads to fringe. Very light wear overall.

Estimate: $700 - $1000

Small Persian Silk Rug

Lot# 97

Estimate: $700 - $1000

Lot# 120

Henredon Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Comprising two armchairs and four side chairs, cream floral brocade upholstered seats.
Henredon labels to the underside.
Approximate dimensions: Armchairs 39 1/2 high x 25 1/2 wide x 22 inches deep, side chairs 39 1/2 high x 20 1/2 wide x 22 inches deep..
Condition: Some minor surface wear throughout, mainly in the form of scuffs to the feet.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 126

Ebonized Parcel Gilt Carved Throne with Domed Hood

The dome with gallery of finials and apron of finials below making the hood, supported by large foliate scroll carvings on column supports, the supports resting on the throne with the arms supported by carved lions, on stepped base, mustard velvet seat and back accompanied by wall bracket and crown.
Approximate dimensions: 140 high x 46 wide x 43 inches deep..
Condition: Apparent loss to finial that would top the dome. Some surface wear throughout including rubbing and scuffs to gilt. Wear to green carpeting making the floor. Upholstery with some stains, fading, and wear.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 128

Renaissance Revival Oak Hunters Cabinet

The top section with moulded crown, central single door cabinet carved with man on horseback hunting deer, the door flanked by smaller cabinets with carved panels on either side the bottom section with two drawers over a two door cabinet, carved throughout, the moulded baseboard on bun feet.
Approximate dimensions: 88 high x 55 1/2 wide x 20 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Loss to moulding on one side of the base. One cabinet door to top section is loose. Some surface wear throughout.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Renaissance Revival Oak Hunters Cabinet

Lot# 128

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot# 130

Set of Stickley Quaint Dining Chairs

Comprising two armchairs and six side chairs Oak frames with barley twist legs and arm supports, caned backs the side chairs with black vinyl upholstered seats, the armchairs with medallion pattern on blue ground upholstered seats.
Stickley Quaint labels to underside, also with wood burned Stickley marks.
Approximate dimensions: Side chairs 38 high x 18 1/2 wide x 21 inches deep, armchairs 38 high x 26 wide x 22 inches deep..
Condition: Minor surface wear throughout. Three caned panels with minor damage.

Estimate: $700 - $1200

Set of Stickley Quaint Dining Chairs

Lot# 130

Estimate: $700 - $1200

Lot# 133

Pair of Mid Century Modern Headboards

Each headboard with painted faux cane storage compartments and incorporated night stands with single drawers and storage spaces.
Approximate dimensions: 40 high x 68 1/2 wide x 16 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: Some surface wear includes scratches, splits and chips.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Pair of Mid Century Modern Headboards

Lot# 133

Estimate: $100 - $150

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