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  • Ekonda Peoples, (3) dowery ankle cuffs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1097

    Ekonda Peoples, (3) dowery ankle cuffs

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (4) East African wood knobkerrie
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1098

    (4) East African wood knobkerrie

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Kuba Peoples, (5) vintage textiles
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1099

    Kuba Peoples, (5) vintage textiles

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, anthropomorphic stone figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1100

    Bura-Asinda Culture, anthropomorphic stone figure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (3) nice terracotta pots
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1101

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (3) nice terracotta pots

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Yoruba Peoples, fine torque collar and altar ring
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1102

    Yoruba Peoples, fine torque collar and altar ring

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Nok Culture, terracotta figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1103

    Nok Culture, terracotta figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Aboriginal chief's hat w/ tooth pendant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1104

    Aboriginal chief's hat w/ tooth pendant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Mbole Peoples, (3) ankle currency bracelets
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1105

    Mbole Peoples, (3) ankle currency bracelets

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Asmat Peoples, Oceanic wood shield
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1106

    Asmat Peoples, Oceanic wood shield

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Dogon bronze lidded vessel, ex-WundermanColl.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1107

    Dogon bronze lidded vessel, ex-WundermanColl.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Vintage Navajo small wool textile
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1108

    Vintage Navajo small wool textile

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (7) small terracotta pots
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1109

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (7) small terracotta pots

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ogoni Peoples, hinged jaw mask
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1110

    Ogoni Peoples, hinged jaw mask

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Mossi or Bobo Peoples,  (7) carved flutes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1111

    Mossi or Bobo Peoples, (7) carved flutes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sunufo Peoples, large wooden stool
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1112

    Sunufo Peoples, large wooden stool

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, terracotta vessel and figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1113

    Bura-Asinda Culture, terracotta vessel and figure

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Yoruba Peoples, (5) brass Omo face bells
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1114

    Yoruba Peoples, (5) brass Omo face bells

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Sawos Peoples, (3) polychromed clay bowls
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1115

    Sawos Peoples, (3) polychromed clay bowls

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lobi Peoples, (12) iron animal shrine objects
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1116

    Lobi Peoples, (12) iron animal shrine objects

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Navajo or Southwest style blanket
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1117

    Vintage Navajo or Southwest style blanket

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Kuba and Pende Peoples, (5) carved boxes
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1118

    Kuba and Pende Peoples, (5) carved boxes

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena Rubinstein
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1119

    Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena Rubinstein

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Large collection West African currency bracelets
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1120

    Large collection West African currency bracelets

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) vintage Mexican or Southwest style blankets
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1121

    (2) vintage Mexican or Southwest style blankets

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • (8) African carved wood head rests
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1122

    (8) African carved wood head rests

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Baga Peoples, nice Nimba shoulder mask
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1123

    Baga Peoples, nice Nimba shoulder mask

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Senufo Peoples, (2) wood stools
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1124

    Senufo Peoples, (2) wood stools

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, large terracotta pot
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1125

    Bura-Asinda Culture, large terracotta pot

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bamana Peoples, Ngon monkey mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1126

    Bamana Peoples, Ngon monkey mask

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Igbo Peoples, (3) twisted Manilla currencies
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1127

    Igbo Peoples, (3) twisted Manilla currencies

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nyamwezi and Tonga Peoples, (2) wood stools
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1128

    Nyamwezi and Tonga Peoples, (2) wood stools

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Kuba, Poto and Kota Peoples, (4) swords
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1129

    Kuba, Poto and Kota Peoples, (4) swords

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large Navajo Third Phase chief's blanket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1130

    Large Navajo Third Phase chief's blanket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mossi Peoples, (7) carved wood flutes
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1131

    Mossi Peoples, (7) carved wood flutes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bambara dance mask, ex-collection Jay C. Leff
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1132

    Bambara dance mask, ex-collection Jay C. Leff

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (5) terracotta cylinder heads
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1133

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (5) terracotta cylinder heads

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (2) West African torque currencies, exhibited
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1134

    (2) West African torque currencies, exhibited

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Yoruba Peoples, four-faced white beaded Oba Crown
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1135

    Yoruba Peoples, four-faced white beaded Oba Crown

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (7) terracotta busts
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1136

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (7) terracotta busts

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Fang/Kota Peoples, bird head ritual blade
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1137

    Fang/Kota Peoples, bird head ritual blade

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (3) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1138

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (3) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Kwele Peoples, Mandjong anchor currency, exhibited
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1139

    Kwele Peoples, Mandjong anchor currency, exhibited

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bamana Peoples, Ntomo mask
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1140

    Bamana Peoples, Ntomo mask

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Igbo Peoples, Manilla currency, exhibited
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1141

    Igbo Peoples, Manilla currency, exhibited

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1142

    Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Igbo Peoples, fine currency coil, exhibited
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1143

    Igbo Peoples, fine currency coil, exhibited

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • (3) Chinese Neolithic style pottery vessels
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1144

    (3) Chinese Neolithic style pottery vessels

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Tribal Collections: Select, Day 1 of 2 by Millea Bros. Ltd.
Our Day 1, Select session features a curated selection of objects of distinguished provenance including  works  deaccessioned from the Newark Museum. Highlights include heddle pulleys from the Collection of Helena Rubenstien, important 19th c. African masks from the Collection of Michel Anstett, Oceanic Art including large fernwood figures and an important antique Aboriginal Chief’s hat, museum-exhibited currencies and ancient African pottery from the Estate of Dr. Philip Gould,  a group of early 20th c. Native American weavings, and contemporary African documentary photography by Peter Beard, Tim Freccia, Phil Borges and others. Read more
Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

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Phone:+1 9733771500

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SHIPPING QUOTES: We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. All pack/ship questions or quote requests should be directed to Mosaic Enterprises (tel: 973.259.6668, email: sales@moeship.com). Mosaic is our preferred shipping agent but you may, of course, use any shipper you choose. PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our storage facility (Montville, NJ) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person from our Montville storage facility by appointment within five (5) business days following the auction event. All purchases not removed from the storage facility within that timeframe will be released to a third party storage and shipping company, Mosaic Enterprises (formerly DAKS), in Easton, Pennsylvania, and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, the buyer will coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with Mosaic directly. Mosaic will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value. You may, of course, use any shipper you wish and no fees will be assessed providing your purchases are retrieved from Mosaic within (10) business days. Read more

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The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. 3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments: $0 - $100 ................$10 $101 - $500 ..............$25 $501 - $1,000 ............$50 $1,001 - $2,000 .........$100 $2,001 - $5,000 ........$250 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$500 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$1,000 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$2,500 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$5,000 $150,001 - and up ....$10,000 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services. 7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $2,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our storage location (Montville, NJ) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person at our Montville storage facility by appointment within (5) business days following the auction event. All purchases not removed from the storage facility within that timeframe will be released to a third party storage and shipping company, Mosaic Enterprises (formerly DAKS) in Easton, Pennsylvania, and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, the buyer will coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with Mosaic directly. Mosaic will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value. You may, of course, use any shipper you wish and no fees will be assessed providing your purchases are retrieved from Mosaic within (10) business days. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.