Sunday, July 18, 2021
LOT #81

African Carved Wood Figures

(2) items including Luba style (Central Africa) carved wood female figure holding her belly symbolizing “the desire for a safe birth”, on a metal base; and a West African Dan / Bassa mini or “passport” mask having an oval form, carved coiffure, tapering facial plane ending in a pointed chin, fine dark brown glossy patina, on a metal base; together with (23) items including a signed John Roberts carved Hawaiian driftwood cameo sculpture; a glass vanity tray, signed by “Ellna 2002”; a “Mike and Ally” enameled vanity tray; a glass rod and brass mirrored vanity tray, c.1960; framed in silver a tapestry sealed in glass hand mirror; (10) magnifying glasses in various sizes, wood, brass, silver, carved and horn styles; (6) letter openers made in various materials and sizes; top cowhide leather and wood brush, made in Solingen Germany; “All-American” athletic sports / safety glasses; Edinburgh crystal golf ball paper weight; and a silver oval tray, engraved “Aspinal The Curzon”

Estimate: $300 - $400

Dimensions: Height: 11 inches, Width: 3 inches, Length: 3 inches (largest)

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with age; Luba having a 3-inch crack on left side of head and a 4-inch crack on front of main body, neither affecting the integrity of piece, some minor cracks on face and back, some minor chipping on headdress; Dan having minor cracks on face near mouth

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

Approximate Sale Time: Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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