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  • Djenne/Tenenkun Culture, (4) terracotta figures
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1241

    Djenne/Tenenkun Culture, (4) terracotta figures

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bamileke Peoples, beaded elephant mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1242

    Bamileke Peoples, beaded elephant mask

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Cross River Region, (4) coil currencies
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1243

    Cross River Region, (4) coil currencies

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large carved Koa wood poi platter
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1244

    Large carved Koa wood poi platter

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Take Peoples, (2) bronze collars, Onlua
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1245

    Take Peoples, (2) bronze collars, Onlua

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (5) East African knobkerrie war clubs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1246

    (5) East African knobkerrie war clubs

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Dan Peoples, (2) currency cuff bracelets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1247

    Dan Peoples, (2) currency cuff bracelets

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sokoto Culture, terracotta bust
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1248

    Sokoto Culture, terracotta bust

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bamun/Bamileke, (5) figural clay pipes
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1249

    Bamun/Bamileke, (5) figural clay pipes

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mossi Peoples, therianthropomorphic mask
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1250

    Mossi Peoples, therianthropomorphic mask

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mambila/Mfunte Peoples, (2) iron hoe currencies
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1251

    Mambila/Mfunte Peoples, (2) iron hoe currencies

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gan Peoples, (3) Dekoggoro serpent bracelets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1252

    Gan Peoples, (3) Dekoggoro serpent bracelets

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Katsina Culture, (3) terracotta figures
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1253

    Katsina Culture, (3) terracotta figures

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • African Peoples, (4) rattan-wrapped gourd vessels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1254

    African Peoples, (4) rattan-wrapped gourd vessels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1255

    (4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mossi Peoples, (7) large Biiga dolls
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1256

    Mossi Peoples, (7) large Biiga dolls

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1257

    (4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nok Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1258

    Nok Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • (4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1259

    (4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bamileke Peoples, (3) bronze figural pipes
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 1260

    Bamileke Peoples, (3) bronze figural pipes

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Fang Culture, (6) cuff bracelets
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1261

    Fang Culture, (6) cuff bracelets

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Group (3) Chinese Neolithic style pottery vessels
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1262

    Group (3) Chinese Neolithic style pottery vessels

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ogoni and Punu Peoples, (2) carved wood masks
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1263

    Ogoni and Punu Peoples, (2) carved wood masks

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1264

    Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Balimeke Peoples, carved wood stool
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1265

    Balimeke Peoples, carved wood stool

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Djenne Culture, (5) terracotta vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1266

    Djenne Culture, (5) terracotta vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Moba Peoples, (12) Yendu Tchitchiri
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1267

    Moba Peoples, (12) Yendu Tchitchiri

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Katsina Culture, (2) terracotta heads
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1268

    Katsina Culture, (2) terracotta heads

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bura-Asinda Culture, (4) terracotta heads
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1269

    Bura-Asinda Culture, (4) terracotta heads

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena Rubinstein
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1270

    Baule Peoples, heddle pulley, ex-Helena Rubinstein

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nok Culture, terracotta head
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1271

    Nok Culture, terracotta head

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Kirdi Peoples, iron cache-sexe and necklaces
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1272

    Kirdi Peoples, iron cache-sexe and necklaces

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Dogon Peoples, granary shutter, ex-museum
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1273

    Dogon Peoples, granary shutter, ex-museum

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (4) Ban Chiang style earthenware jars
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1274

    (4) Ban Chiang style earthenware jars

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bobo Peoples, mask with superstructure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1275

    Bobo Peoples, mask with superstructure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Nok Culture, (2) terracotta figures
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1276

    Nok Culture, (2) terracotta figures

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kirdi Peoples, (12) Manilla currencies
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1277

    Kirdi Peoples, (12) Manilla currencies

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1278

    Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1279

    Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • African Peoples, (13) iron figures
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1280

    African Peoples, (13) iron figures

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Djenne Culture, (2) possible reliquary vessels
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1281

    Djenne Culture, (2) possible reliquary vessels

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze anklets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1282

    Lobi/Gan Peoples, (3) bronze anklets

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vanuatu fernwood ancestor figure, ex-Parke-Bernet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1283

    Vanuatu fernwood ancestor figure, ex-Parke-Bernet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Possibly Lobi Peoples, large serpent currencies
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1284

    Possibly Lobi Peoples, large serpent currencies

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sokoto Culture, (2) terracotta busts
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1285

    Sokoto Culture, (2) terracotta busts

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • West African Peoples, (9) metalware bracelets
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1286

    West African Peoples, (9) metalware bracelets

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Vanuatu fernwood ridge pole, ex-Parke-Bernet
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1287

    Vanuatu fernwood ridge pole, ex-Parke-Bernet

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Nok Culture, (3) terracotta heads
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 1288

    Nok Culture, (3) terracotta heads

    Est.
    $500 - $900

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.
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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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