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  • Bozo/Somono Peoples, (3) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1193

    Bozo/Somono Peoples, (3) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Dan Peoples, carved tribal mask, ex-museum
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1194

    Dan Peoples, carved tribal mask, ex-museum

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Dan Peoples,  (3) bronze items
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1195

    Dan Peoples, (3) bronze items

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (4) African thumb pianos
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1196

    (4) African thumb pianos

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Bozo/Somono Peoples, (2) large terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1197

    Bozo/Somono Peoples, (2) large terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (3) Old African carved tribal figures, ex-museum
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1198

    (3) Old African carved tribal figures, ex-museum

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Taureg Peoples, (5) iron hoe currencies
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1199

    Taureg Peoples, (5) iron hoe currencies

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Dan/Kono Gagon monkey mask, ex-museum
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1200

    Dan/Kono Gagon monkey mask, ex-museum

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Edo (Benin) Peoples, (2) ceremonial swords, Eben
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1201

    Edo (Benin) Peoples, (2) ceremonial swords, Eben

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Koma-Bulsa Culture, large seated clay figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1202

    Koma-Bulsa Culture, large seated clay figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1203

    Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Nicely carved Fang style Ngil mask
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1204

    Nicely carved Fang style Ngil mask

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lobi Peoples, (2) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1205

    Lobi Peoples, (2) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ashanti People, (3) gold weights
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1206

    Ashanti People, (3) gold weights

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1207

    Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (14) West African bronze equestrian figures
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1208

    (14) West African bronze equestrian figures

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ibo (Igbo) Peoples, carved monkey mask, ex-museum
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1209

    Ibo (Igbo) Peoples, carved monkey mask, ex-museum

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Koma-Bulsa Culture, (6) terracotta figures
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1210

    Koma-Bulsa Culture, (6) terracotta figures

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1211

    Mangbetu Peoples, Chief's knife

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1212

    Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Katsina Culture, large terracotta Janus figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1213

    Katsina Culture, large terracotta Janus figure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • West African Peoples, (3) currencies, exhibited
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1214

    West African Peoples, (3) currencies, exhibited

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bulu Peoples, monkey mask
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1215

    Bulu Peoples, monkey mask

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Yoruba Peoples, beaded fly whisk and bag
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1216

    Yoruba Peoples, beaded fly whisk and bag

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lobi Peoples, (11) carved wood slingshots
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1217

    Lobi Peoples, (11) carved wood slingshots

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lobi Peoples, (3) Bateba figures
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1218

    Lobi Peoples, (3) Bateba figures

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bobo Peoples, wood dance mask, ex-Michel Anstett
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1219

    Bobo Peoples, wood dance mask, ex-Michel Anstett

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Mossi Peoples, (7) carved wood slingshots
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1220

    Mossi Peoples, (7) carved wood slingshots

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Yoruba Peoples, (6) currency gongs
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1221

    Yoruba Peoples, (6) currency gongs

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Mama Culture, wood buffalo mask
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1222

    Mama Culture, wood buffalo mask

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lobi Peoples, large Manilla coiled currency
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1223

    Lobi Peoples, large Manilla coiled currency

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • African Peoples, (3) gong currencies
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1224

    African Peoples, (3) gong currencies

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (14) unusual West African flutes
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1225

    (14) unusual West African flutes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Katsina Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1226

    Katsina Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lobi Peoples, (6) graduated sized flutes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1227

    Lobi Peoples, (6) graduated sized flutes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mossi Peoples, wood dance mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1228

    Mossi Peoples, wood dance mask

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Baule Peoples, (10) Potomowaka slingshots
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1229

    Baule Peoples, (10) Potomowaka slingshots

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nok Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1230

    Nok Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Katanga Peoples, (2) cross currencies and figure
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1231

    Katanga Peoples, (2) cross currencies and figure

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Baga polychromed snake headdress, ex-Sotheby’s
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1232

    Baga polychromed snake headdress, ex-Sotheby’s

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Kuba Peoples, (10) beaded garment items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1233

    Kuba Peoples, (10) beaded garment items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bamana Peoples, carved zig-zag figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1234

    Bamana Peoples, carved zig-zag figure

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Ekonda Peoples, (3) large dowry ankle cuffs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1235

    Ekonda Peoples, (3) large dowry ankle cuffs

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Katsina Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1236

    Katsina Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Mangetu Peoples, (4) figural pottery objects
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1237

    Mangetu Peoples, (4) figural pottery objects

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mongo/Nkutshu Peoples, large Onganda manilla
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1238

    Mongo/Nkutshu Peoples, large Onganda manilla

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Katsina Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1239

    Katsina Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1240

    Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object

    Est.
    $400 - $600

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. 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