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1 462. Egyptian Stone Tool & Two Bronze Blades (3) Ca. 30,000 B.P, and Late period, ca B.C. 4-1/2 H., 5-1/2 L. & 7-3/4 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including an Egyptian ovoid quartzite stone hand tool, probably a scraper. Intact. Together with a Hyksos bronze tapered spear blade, having raised blood ridges. Attachments pins remaining. Overall mottled deep green surface patina. Missing tip of tang and having minor ancient edge roughness. Finally, a Bronze tapered knife blade having an incised hieroglyphic inscription with a royal cartouche on one side. Overall bluegreen surface patina. Repaired break, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:00 A.M Luristan Bronze Bowls (3) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 6-1/2, 5-1/2 & 5-1/2 D. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960 s - 70 s. Three bronze bowls including the largest which has two incised interior zigzag decorative bands. Overall mottled blue-green surface patina. Slightly misshapen upper rim, otherwise intact. Together with a medium size having an interior base concentric band pattern with a bronze disc set in the center. Nice blue-green patina with scattered red-brown oxides. Intact. Finally, a small bowl decorated on the interior with a large incised pig in the center surrounded with a band of six smaller pigs. Incised interlocking upper border. Mottled black and blue-green surface patina. Several small scattered holes, otherwise intact. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:01 A.M Luristan Bronze Clothing Pins (9) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 5-3/8-8-3/8 L. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960 s - 70 s. Group of nine assorted large bronze clothing pins, including one having a ram s head finial and one having a stylized zoomorph. Four different pins with cone type finials and banded upper shafts. Two with disc tops and one with a large rounded top. Most have overall blue-green surface patina. Two with minor tip losses, otherwise all are intact. A nice group. Est. $900-$1,800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:02 A.M Bronze Furniture Leg & Bell (2) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 4 & 3-1/4 H. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. A cast bronze cage bell of stylized pomegranate form with a large connection loop at the bottom. Missing one piece from a lateral slat, otherwise intact. Together with a cast bronze zoomorphic furniture leg, claw and ball type, with the claws grasping a medium olive green glass ball. Mottled blue-green and red-brown surface patina. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:03 A.M.

2 466. Four Hand Amulets & Copper Figure (5) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. & 19th century. 1-1/2-4-7/8 l. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Two early bronze hand amulets, the slightly larger is missing a finger and suspension loop, overall encrusted blue-green surface patina. The other hand is decorated with a scattered dot pattern on the back, suspension loop on top. Overall blue-green surface patina. Intact. Together with two different sheet silvered copper hand amulets, the smaller is decorated with an incised geometric pattern. Finally, a sheet copper standing stylized human figure, intricately decorated on the front with incised details. The reverse with an inscription, probably a dedication or prayer. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:04 A.M Luristan Belt Latches & Penannular Brooches (10) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 1 to 4 L. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Four round bronze stylized bird belt latches and one round stylized snake belt latch. Together with three large double round stylized bird belt latches. Finally, two small bronze penannular brooches with pin attachments. Most have an overall blue-green surface patina. One bird latch has loss to the tip of the beak, otherwise all others are intact, exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:05 A.M Bronze Bracelets & Fibula Pins ( Fragments) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 2 to 4-1/8 W. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Eight large, heavy bronze decorated fibula pins, including two bulbous arm types, three heavily beaded arm types and three decorated with geometric patterns and beaded rims. All are missing their iron pins, otherwise intact. A nice group. Together with eight bracelets of various types, including an example having animal headed finials. Four different examples decorated with fine line geometric patterns. Finally, three undecorated examples and two fragments. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:06 A.M Luristan Bronze Belt Latches (15) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 1-3/4 to 2 L. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Cast bronze belt latches including fourteen round stylized bird form examples, all having spiral floral tails and one rectangular example. All have blue-green surface patinas. Overall intact, exc. cond. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:07 A.M.

3 470. Two Pottery Plank Idols & Camel Head (3) Iran. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. 4, 3-7/8 & 1-1/4 H. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Two orangeware molded pottery plank idols, one depicting a female with bare breasts. The other a male holding a knife and wearing a crosshatched skirt. Both have encrusted weather worn surfaces. Together with a small solid pottery camel head, missing ears. Some encrusted red-brown painted surface remaining. Est. $300-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:08 A.M Sabean Shield Boss South Arabia. Ca. 3rd to 2nd Century B.C. 3-1/2 D. LA collection, ex. private Jerusalem collection. A bronze disc shaped example decorated in relief with a frontal depiction of a gorgon head, possibly Medusa, having bold facial features and wearing a simple head band, pushing back a full head of hair. Overall blue-green patina with red oxides. Iron deposits on the reverse. Three small original pieces reattached in the rim, some ancient minor edge roughness. Custom metal mount. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:09 A.M Syro-Hittite Horse & Rider Syria. Ca B.C. 4 H. Private NYC collection, by descent from Frishman Galleries, Tel Aviv, acquired 1970 s. Solid molded terracotta figure depicting a beak-faced type figure with a simple stylized horse type body. Holding a vessel in his arms. Wearing a thick applied necklace and pointed cap. Some scattered areas of white slip on the surface. Head reattached, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:10 A.M Roman-Egyptian Heads (20) Roman- Ca B.C. 1 to 3 H. Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, South Salem, NY., 1970s. Group of assorted terracotta molded heads, originally from figures, depicting various deities and gods. All have weathered surfaces. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:11 A.M.

4 474. Egyptian Small Pottery Molds (30) Ca B.C. 5/8-1-1/4 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Group of thirty various small pottery amulet, button, bead and scarab molds. Most are intact, a couple have minor imperfections. Est. $1,500-$1,800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:12 A.M Egyptian Pottery Molds (19) Ca B.C. 1-1/8-2-5/8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Group of nineteen larger various pottery amulet, button and bead molds. Four of the larger examples are incomplete, having losses and missing some of the outer rim, otherwise a few have minor edge chips, most others are intact. Est. $1,500-$1,800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:13 A.M Egyptian Pottery Molds (17) Ca B.C /8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Group of seventeen larger various pottery amulet, button, bead and scarab molds, including a fragmentary royal cartouche mold and a floral mold missing some of the outer rim, otherwise most others are intact. Est. $1,400-$1,700 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:14 A.M Egyptian Wooden Furniture Leg & Inlay (2) Late period, ca B.C. 5-5/8 & 9-1/4 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a carved hardwood zoomorphic furniture leg with four toe paw standing on a round pedestal base, insertion tang at the top. Repaired break in leg and has a nicely weathered surface patina. Together with a carved wood dancing baboon, having a raised left leg, looking up and originally holding an object, now missing. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:15 A.M.

5 478. Alabaster Mace Head or Counter Balance Late period, ca B.C. 2-1/4 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Carved banded alabaster tapered bulbous mace head, drilled through the center for attachment. Some areas of light surface calcification, overall mellow tan surface patina. Intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:16 A.M Inscribed Ushabtis (2) Late period, ca B.C. 4 & 4-3/4 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a deep blue glazed faience mummiform figure having five hieroglyphic registers on front legs. Scattered white spots of glaze loss, missing lower legs and feet, repaired break through his waist. Together with a brown-green ushabti, having a vertical hieroglyphic register down the front. Repaired from three original pieces with breaklines visible. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:17 A.M Egyptian Ushabtis (3) Ca. 22nd dynasty to late period, B.C. 2-15/16, 3-5/8 & 4-1/2 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Three different faience pottery mummiform figures including a bright blue example having a black painted wig, implements, seed sack and vertical hieroglyphic register down the front of his legs. Repaired break across his waist, otherwise intact. Together with a small pale blue-green example having painted black hieroglyphs on the back column. Intact. Finally, a tan-white ushabti with some remaining traces of black painted highlights. Head and lower legs reattached, weathered surface. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:18 A.M Uninscribed Ushabtis (3) Late period, ca B.C. 4-1/4-4-1/2 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Three blue-green glazed faience pottery standing mummiform figures. All wearing the royal wigs and beards, arms crossed holding implements. Two are intact and the deeper blue example has been repaired from three original pieces. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:19 A.M.

6 482. Alabaster Dish & Two Vessels (3) Late period, ca B.C. 1-7/8 H., 3 H. & 3-1/4 D. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a small alabaster dish having a nice mellow surface patina, intact. A miniature alabaster jar, drilled center opening. Scattered blue-green surface patina. Three minor rim chips, otherwise intact. Finally, a slightly bulbous alabaster jarlet having a small rim chip, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:20 A.M Pottery Oil Lamps (5) Egypt & Middle East. Ca. 100 B.C.-500 A.D. 3-1/4-4-1/4. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including an Egyptian buff terracotta frog type lamp, weather worn surface. Together with a N. African red slip ware lamp, some losses to the slip, otherwise intact. Finally, three blackware pottery Herodian type Holyland lamps with long spouts, having various simple geometric decoration, one having a stylized tree of life on the spout. Scattered chips and imperfections, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:21 A.M Pottery Flask Molded Face & Bust (3) Ca B.C. 2-1/2, 4 & 4-3/4 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a pottery flask, probably 18th dynasty, having a small perforated lug handle. Some remaining traces of painted black striped decoration. Some ancient rim roughness, otherwise intact. Together with a Roman- Egyptian molded pottery female bust, painted in multicolor. Scattered loss to the painted surface. Finally, a molded pottery fragment depicting a relief face wearing the royal beard. Overall weathered surface. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:22 A.M Egyptian Molds Box & Fragment (4) New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, ca B.C /8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a terracotta mold for a royal cartouche, intact. Together with a carved black-green stone block mold carved with various designs, including two faces, figures and geometric elements. A limestone fragment having an incised lotus flower, painted in multicolor. Mounted on a plaque marked: Excavated by Auguste Mariette temple of Sety Abydos 19th Dyn. Finally, a gray-green glazed faience pottery compartment box, in the stylized form of a lotus flower. Top rim restored. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:23 A.M.

7 486. Egyptian Faience Wood & Stone Lot (5) Late period, ca B.C. or earlier. 2-6 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a carved and painted wood winged scarab, intact. Together with a steatite Nile Perch amulet, embedded in a lucite block. Chip on his tail, otherwise intact. A large rich blue glazed faience pottery bracelet, repaired from six large original pieces. A blue-green glazed faience pottery rectangular lid, perforated on the underside for attachment. One corner reattached and a few minor chips. Finally, a carved hardstone small shallow round cosmetic dish. Rim chip, otherwise intact. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:24 A.M Coin Lot & Miniature Lead Amphora (22) Late to Ptolemaic period, B.C. Amphora, 1-5/8 H., coins, /8 w. Private NYC collection, brought to USA prior to 1948, to present owner by descent. Twenty-one assorted bronze Ptolemaic coins, many are heavily corroded and have strong blue-green patinas. Together with a cast lead miniature amphora, decorated in low relief leaf design around the lower body. Two small holes in the shoulder and the upper rim is somewhat misshapen, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:25 A.M Egyptian Amulet of Tauret Late period, ca B.C. 2-3/8 H. Private NYC collection, acquired in the early 1970 s. Molded faience pottery amulet of Tauret, the hippopotamus goddess of pregnancy, mothers and neo-nates, shown striding forth, and back supported by a papyrus leaf with suspension loop at shoulders. Her modeled jaws slightly open, tripartite wig falling over long pendant breasts, and arms at sides of pregnant swollen belly. Pale blue-green faience surface of somewhat rough weathered texture, a few scattered losses. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:26 A.M Ushabtis & Fragments (10) Late period, ca B.C. 1-3/8-3-3/4 H. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Ten molded blue-green glazed faience ushabtis including two small simple examples and five somewhat larger examples, three of which have illegible glyphs, one having a foot reattached. Together with two small fragmentary examples, both missing their lower legs and one larger example having loss to the right side of his head. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:27 A.M.

8 490. Mummy Bead Strands & Necklaces (4) Late period, ca B.C. 30, 16, open. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a single strand necklace composed of tubular blue-green faience and small multicolor disc beads strung with a small uzat eye bead, modern barrel clasp. A double strand of small deep green barrel beads, an old stringing that is very weak, needs to be restrung. A single strand of cream color tubular faience beads and interspersed disc beads, modern barrel clasp. Finally, a very long single strand necklace of blue-green tubular faience beads and small disc beads, strung with five blue glazed bell flower beads, minor chips on two of the flowers. Old and weak stringing, needs to be restrung. Some small beads may be Amarna period. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:28 A.M Strands of Ancient Beads (4) Late period, ca B.C. 12-1/2, /2 & 12 Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a single strand of mottled gray-blue lapis round beads in graduated sizes. A strand of elliptical blue paste glass beads interspersed with blue-green faience beads and red-orange carnelian beads and assorted white glass and pottery beads. A strand of carved shell beads interspersed with six blue-glass beads. Finally, a strand of red-orange carnelian beads and pale blue-green pottery beads with a few small rock crystal beads. All would benefit from a proper restringing. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:29 A.M Lot of Faience Tiny Amulets (19) Late period, ca B.C. 1/4-5/8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Group of nineteen various blue-green, bright blue and one red-brown glazed faience amulet beads. Including various standing Bes figures, a fish, uzat, uraeus, and pomegranates. A few with minor losses and a few have ancient added suspension loop beads, most are intact. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:30 A.M Bone & Carnelian Necklace Parts Rings & Amulets (30) Late period, ca B.C. 3/8-1-1/8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Including a blue-glazed, two carnelian and one small stone cornflower beads. Together with twelve carved bone cornflower beads, six are intact and six are missing the top portion of their suspension holes, some with base disc chips. Two carnelian finger rings and two red jasper hair rings. A fine small carnelian scarab and a zad column. A carnelian fish bead, repaired from four original pieces. A pale carnelian seated zoomorph bead, a juglet bead and a double lobed fruit bead. Finally, five miscellaneous carnelian beads. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:31 A.M.

9 494. Uzat Eye Amulets (10) Late period, ca B.C. 3/8-1-1/2 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Three different carved bluish-green feldspar eyes, two of which are perforated for suspension. Two different deep blue glazed faience eyes, intact. A deep blue glazed plaque type and a round double sided bead type, both intact. A large very pale green glazed example with traces of black details, weather worn with some small losses. Finally, two different tiny pale green glazed faience examples. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:32 A.M Scarabs & Wing (12) Late period, ca B.C. 1/2-2-1/8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Group of eleven different scarabs including a large deep blue faience example with one wing. Together with another bluish-gray example, missing both wings. A medium red-brown stone finely detailed button type scarab. Five different steatite scarabs. All having elaborate early inscriptions, three have some chips or minor imperfections. A small blue-green glazed example with inscription. A larger pale green glazed example, uninscribed, having wear on the outer rim. Finally, a blue-green glazed steatite elliptical scaraboid with inscription. Some glaze loss, otherwise intact. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:33 A.M Rings Bezels & Seals (8+) Late period, ca B.C. 1/8-1-1/8 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Two similar red-brown pottery stamp seals with hieroglyphic inscriptions. A blue-green faience ring face having a hieroglyphic inscription, repaired from two original pieces. A pale blue-green faience finger ring, depicting a standing figure, possibly Bes. Shank detached and broken in two pieces. A bronze finger ring set with an oval carnelian with incised decoration. A brass ring decorated with circular elements. A small glass disc with impressed decoration. Finally, a blue-green faience ring shank fragment. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:34 A.M Egyptian Bronze Items (4) Late period, ca B.C. 1-3/8-2-1/2 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. Cast bronze lotus flower applique, having a single attachment hole. Together with a bronze latch fragment decorated with hieroglyphs. A simple simple stylized bird, missing tail. Finally, a pair of bronze tweezers, having an encrusted blue-green surface patina. Intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:35 A.M.

10 498. Beaded Necklace with Scarabs Late period, ca B.C. 28 L. Private NYC collection, ex. CT collection, ex. John N. Winnie, Jr. collection, Georgia, 1980 s-90 s. A single and double strand necklace, composed of multicolor faience pottery disc beads, strung with three different scarabs, including two glazed steatite and one blue-glazed pottery examples. The two steatite scarabs are inscribed. Modern strung without a clasp. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:36 A.M Roman-Egyptian Heads (20) Roman- Ca B.C. 1 to 3 H. Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, South Salem, NY., 1970s. Group of assorted terracotta molded heads, originally from figures, depicting various deities and gods. All have weathered surfaces. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:37 A.M Persian Decorated Bowls (2) Iran. Ca. 12th - 18th century. 5-1/2 & 9-3/8 D. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Two different decorated glazed pottery bowls including a small bowl decorated with a large fantail rooster in the center, surrounded by a geometric border. Exterior of the bowl is decorated with a wide stylized floral band. V-shape rim chip, otherwise intact. Together with a large shallow bowl decorated with a bird in flight, surrounded with a wide band of circular and geometric elements. Repaired from approximately twenty original pieces and has a v-shape piece missing from the rim and a few minor restored chips and losses. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:38 A.M Persian Cobalt Blue Fluted Vase Iran. Ca. 12th - 14th century A.D. 5-3/4 H. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Tapered melon form glazed pottery vase, decorated with a deep blue and black glazed vine pattern in long vertical panels. Neck cut down and capped with a silver rim. Areas of restoration to the glazed surface. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:39 A.M.

11 502. Islamic Fork, Spoon & Hammer (3) Islamic, Iran. Ca. 12th - 14th century & 19th century for the spoon. 8, 8-1/2 & 10-3/4 L. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Bronze two-prong fork having a long thin handle, decorated with a simple circular pattern on the bridge. Some scattered blue-green surface patina. Intact. Together with a long handled silvered copper spoon, having an engraved Islamic inscription on the handle, intact. Finally, a fancy cast bronze combination hammer/adz head having a long hand forged iron handle, threaded at the top. Missing the iron adz blade. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:40 A.M Two Miniature Chupicuaro Figural Pendants Mexico. Ca B.C. 1 H & 1-1/8 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Two different solid pottery miniature figural pendants, each depicting a stylized human seated figure, one having large round eyes, the other with coffee bean type eyes and a large angular nose. Perforated at the top for suspension. A few remaining traces of red and white pigment highlights. Left arm reattached on one example, otherwise both are intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:41 A.M Chupicuaro Female Figure Mexico. Ca B.C. 3-1/4 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Natural buff-brown color solid pottery standing female figure, holding both hands on her stomach. Incised hairdo, wearing disc ear ornaments and a necklace, some remaining red and white highlights, scattered surface deposits. A very minor chip on her left upper eyelid, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:42 A.M Mezcala Mask & Mixtec Amulet (2) Guerrero, Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. & 800 A.D. 3-15/16 & 7/8 H. Private Virginia collection, acquired from an old Alexandria, VA. estate sale, acquired in the 1950 s-60 s. Deep green and black speckled hardstone maskette having simple cut and drilled facial features. Four drilled perforations along the top edge for suspension, one with an open edge. Together with a small pale green hardstone pendant face bead having simple cut facial features. Drilled perforations on the reverse for suspension. Intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:43 A.M.

12 506. Zacatecas Chocolate Ware Figural Whistle Nayarit, Mexico. Ca. 250 A.D. 4-1/4 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Chocolateware pottery figural whistle depicting a figure wearing a cone type headdress, seated on a throne. Decorated with an incised face on the back of the throne. Whistle incorporated in the back. Scattered surface deposits. Intact, overall exc. cond. A rare type. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:44 A.M Miniature Nayarit Seated Warrior Holding Club Nayarit, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 3-5/8 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Solid pottery seated warrior figure holding a club in his left arm and wearing a pointed helmet, ear and nose ornaments and arm band. Cream slip surface with painted red-brown decorative highlights. Some scattered wear to the painted surface, otherwise intact. Est. $300-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:45 A.M Jalisco Seated Figure with Drum Jalisco, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 4-7/8 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Solid pottery seated figure holding a mushroom type drum in front. Depicted with an elongated head and wearing a banded headdress, having a large pointed nose. Painted red-brown and ocher highlights. Scattered mineral and surface deposits. Intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:46 A.M Archaic Colima Gingerbread Figure Colima, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 10-1/4 H. Private Southwest collection. Ex. Lucia Meza collection, acquired in the 1960 s. Large tan color solid pottery standing figure having an elongated pointed head and large angular nose. Arms held slightly away from his body. Perforated ears and wearing a simple headdress. Overall strong mineral deposits and root marks. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:47 A.M.

13 510. Nayarit Pottery Double Rattle Nayarit, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 4-1/2 L. x 3-3/4 W. Leonard E. Kalina collection of Musical Antiquities, acquired Caro Gallery, L.A., 1990 s. Red-brown pottery double fruit of bell pepper form rattle having a large ring handle. Red-brown slip surface surface with painted white striped decoration. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Minor paint loss, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:48 A.M Mixtec Set of Three Copper Bells Mexico. Ca A.D. 2-3/4 to 2-7/8 L. Leonard E. Kalina collection of Musical Antiquities, acquired from Huber Gallery, Dixon, ILL., 1990 s. Set of three large copper bells, decorated with a wide upper triangular crosshatched border. Suspension loop at the top. Surfaces cleaned with some scattered areas of blue-green patina. One bell slightly crushed to one side, others with minor imperfections. Est. $800-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:49 A.M Maya Miniature Figural Whistle Central America. Ca A.D. 2-1/8 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Buff-brown pottery miniature figural whistle depicting a seated dignitary, having a bowed chest and wearing a large turban. Some losses to the back and top of the headdress, surface losses on the left leg and side, otherwise intact. Est. $300-$600 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:50 A.M Maya Pottery Shell Form Trumpet Ca A.D. 8-3/4 L. Leonard E. Kalina collection of Musical Antiquities, acquired from Ben Johnson Gallery, 1980 s. Ceramic model of a conch shell trumpet with the same internal structure as a real shell, so that it plays perfectly. Cream slip surface over a light gray pottery, with areas of strong mineral deposits. Tail of shell reattached with restoration over the breakline, some scattered losses to the slip surface, otherwise intact. A nice example. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:51 A.M.

14 514. Maya Polychrome Decorated Bowl Guatemala. Ca A.D. 7-5/8 D., 4-1/2 H. Private North Carolina collection, acquired Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having an upper band of well defined painted glyphs. Wide lower band containing four large glyphic elements, possibly sky glyphs of oval form with a central radiating sun type element. Strong overall root marks and surface deposits. Two rim chips, scattered losses to the painted decoration, otherwise intact. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:52 A.M Maya Small Decorated Cylinder Guatemala. Ca A.D. 3-5/8 H., 3-7/8 D. Private North Carolina collection, acquired Polychrome decorated pottery cylinder vase, decorated on both sides with a large painted Manik glyph, associated with seed planting. Strong root marks and surface deposits. Overall scattered losses to the painted decoration, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:53 A.M Maya Polychrome Decorated Skirted Bowl Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 3-1/8 H. x 6-1/8 D. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a scalloped skirt around the lower portion. Upper exterior band of painted stylized glyph registers and three seated chiefs. An interior painted band with three large birds. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Repaired from three large original pieces with a few restored rim chips. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:54 A.M Maya Polychrome Decorated Seated Chief Bowl Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 3-1/4 H. x 7-1/2 D. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a wide exterior band with four seated chiefs, and lower geometric band. Interior decorated with four large birds and a central banded roundel with geometric elements. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Restored hairline and two restored rim chips, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:55 A.M.

15 518. Maya Polychrome Avian Skirted Bowl Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 3 H. x 7-3/4 D. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a lower scalloped edge. Four stylized birds painted in a band above the scallops. Interior decorated with four large alternating black and red glyphs. Scattered mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. A large original piece reattached in the side, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $500-$750 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:56 A.M Maya Polychrome Swimmer Bowl Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 2-3/4 H. x 7-1/2 D. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl, decorated on the exterior with two large swimmers wearing elaborate headdresses. Interior has a painted concentric ring pattern and three sets of large stylized glyphs. Scattered strong mineral deposits on the surface. One large original piece reattached in the side with restoration over the breakline, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$750 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:57 A.M Maya Polychrome Monkey Bowl Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 4-1/2 H. x 7 W. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Polychrome decorated pottery deep bowl, decorated on the exterior with a wide lower band with three running monkeys. Upper glyph band with profile human and zoomorphic face glyphs. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Repaired from six large original pieces with restoration over the breaklines. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:58 A.M Maya Polychrome Decorated Bowl Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 4-1/8 H. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a raised upper rim band decorated with two painted highly stylized birds and various geometric elements. Lower exterior of bowl is decorated with two concentric ring geometric elements, vertical stripes and crosshatching. Interior has two large painted zoomorphs and stepped decoration. Some scattered light pitting and strong mineral deposits on the surface. Very minor restored rim chip, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$750 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 11:59 A.M.

16 522. Maya Olla with Loop Handles Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 7-5/8 H. x 7-1/2 D. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Tapered bulbous body olla having incised geometric decoration around the collar and upper shoulder, and four loop type handles. Body decorated with a wide band of red and orange triangles. Scattered root marks and mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:00 Noon 523. Maya Monkey Orange Ware Olla Ulua Valley. Ca A.D. 5-1/2 H. x 5-1/4 D. Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950 s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, s. Orangeware pottery vessel having a teapot type spout and high collar rim. Decorated in relief with a large monkey, arms raised above his head, rear spout as his tail. Surface decorated with a fineline swirl pattern. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A few minor rim chips, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A scarce type. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:02 P.M Maya Copador Bowl Honduras-El Salvador border. Ca A.D. 8 D. x 3-1/8 H. NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl with incised flutes around the exterior base. Exterior band decorated with four large parrots. The interior has four painted birds with painted bands above and a geometric roundel in the center. Repaired from approximately five original pieces with restoration over the breaklines. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:03 P.M Costa Rican Polychromed Female Figure Costa Rica. Ca A.D. 6-3/4 H. Private North Carolina collection, acquired Pottery standing female figure depicted holding her hands on her hips. Decorated with painted black geometric decoration and red-orange highlights. Scattered surface deposits. Some loss to both feet and scattered highpoint surface wear, loss to nose. Old wood block base. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:04 P.M.

17 526. Cocle Vessel & Stand (2) Panama. Ca. 500 A.D. 8-1/2 H. & 3-1/2 H. Alan R. Sawyer collection. For the vessel: Oct 58, 33_42_20/1112, Trench I, Grave 16. Figured PM Memoirs, Vol. VIII, part II, fig For the stand: 33_42_20/1375, Cocle, Panama, Trench I, Grave 13, layer 6. Both Peabody Museum Expedition, Polychrome decorated squat bulbous shape vessel having a short neck and central opening. Decorated with a mauve, red-brown and cream zigzag pattern. Field type repaired from approximately two dozen original pieces with some filler along the breaklines and a large area of restoration on the underside of the olla. Undecorated pottery spool type stand repaired from several original pieces, with a few restored areas. Old repairs and restoration, now in fragile condition. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:05 P.M Vicus Gold Items (4) Ca. 200 B.C /8-1/2 D. and 1-1/2 & 1-3/4 L. 12 grams total weight. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Including a pair of gold spiral conical ear ornaments, both missing their original attachments. Together with two labret parts, first with a long tapered flat gold blade having a beaded bordered sheet gold cap. The other is constructed of a sheet gold cylinder and a capped cylinder, having a row of copper beads between. General denting and imperfections. Est. $1,500-$2,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:06 P.M Two Gold Ornaments & Atl Atl Dart Nok (3) Vicus earrings, Salinar nok. Ca. 200 B.C /8 & 1-5/8 W. & 1-1/4 x 1-1/8. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Two slightly different sheet gold nose ornaments, the larger is decorated with a raised beaded outer border and has a few very minor imperfections. The undecorated example is intact. Together with a tumbaga atl-atl dart nok depicting a feline having a long raised tail. Minor loss to the tip of tail and tail reattached. Some scattered loss to the gold surface. Est. $1,500-$2,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:07 P.M Pre-Columbian Stone Beaded Necklace Colombia. Ca A.D. 27 L. Private NYC collection, acquired in the late 1970 s. Single strand necklace strung with a mixture of mostly tubular stone beads, including several bluish-gray and blue sodalite-lapis beads, two shell disc beads, a few green jadeite and mixed stone beads. Modern strung without a clasp. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:08 P.M.

18 530. Tairona Ceramic & Stone Necklaces (7) Colombia. Ca A.D. 8-1/2-10 doubled, each. Private North Carolina collection, acquired from Juan de Cuba, Orenjestaad, Aruba, 1990 s, ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC. A group of seven different but similar double and single strand necklaces, all strung with modern metal clasps. Composed of small red-brown, black and tan ceramic and stone beads. Two having large green stone tubular center beads. Some with various larger stone beads interspersed. All old strung on nylon line and would benefit from restringing. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:09 P.M Jamacoaque Figural Ocarina Ecuador. Ca A.D. 5-1/4 H., 6-3/4 L. LA collection, ex. Private Danish collection, acquired early 1970 s. Collection #1021. Hollow molded, tan pottery, prone figure having hollow, tubular body with instrument blow hole on back and four note holes at shoulders and buttocks. Well modeled head and face extend forward and he is propped up on his elbows. Body decorated with incised step-geometric design, and terminates in a supporting point at base. Intact and unusual. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:10 P.M Jamacoaque Seated & Standing Figures (2) Ecuador. Ca A.D. 5 H. & 6-3/4 H. Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago. Two pottery figures including a seated example holding a celt in his right hand. Missing left forearm, both legs reattached, lower right portion of body reattached, with restoration over most of the breaklines. A natural tan pottery figural whistle, holding celts or rattles in both hands, probably depicting a dancer. Missing tip of left foot, some loss to poncho borders, otherwise intact. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:11 P.M Three Chavin Axes & Inca Star Mace (4) Chavin and Inca. Ca. 500 B.C. & 1500 A.D. 5, 3-1/4, 3-1/8 L. & 4-1/4 D. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Three black carved hardstone Chavin axe heads, larger has a few minor ancient edge chips, smaller examples are intact. Together with an Inca carved gray stone star mace, having ancient losses to several of the points. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:12 P.M.

19 534. Chavin & Chancay Miniature Figures (2) Ca. 500 B.C. & 1000 A.D. 2-7/8 & 3-1/4 H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Chavin blackware pottery figural whistle, depicted holding both hands to his mouth, incised hairdo and loincloth. Intact. Together with a Chancay molded pottery figure with coca bags on his back. Overall surface weathering, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:13 P.M Nazca Small Female Figure Nazca. Ca A.D. 2-5/8 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Solid pottery miniature female figure holding both hands to her stomach. Painted black hairdo and facial features, red mouth. Loss to buttocks and nose, several chips on her head rim, left arm and foot. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:14 P.M Large Nazca Fish Bowl Nazca. Ca A.D. 12-1/4 D. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Large polychrome decorated pottery bowl having an interior roundel containing two large fish on a cream ground, upper wide solid red-brown rim. Repaired from approximately twelve original pieces with restoration over the partially visible breaklines. A few surface pocks on one of the fish tails. Est. $1,500-$2,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:15 P.M Nazca Decorated Bowls (3) Nazca. Ca A.D. 7-3/4, 6-1/4 & 4-1/4 diameters. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. The largest is decorated on the interior with two stylized profile canine heads, tongues protruding. Half of the bowl has been repaired from several small original pieces, surface lacquered. Together with a smaller bowl having a wide exterior band decorated with seven abstract fish elements. Repaired from four large original pieces. Finally, a small bowl decorated with an overall exterior textile type geometric pattern. Minor stable hairline from rim, otherwise intact. Est. $900-$1,300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:16 P.M.

20 538. Huari & Nazca Keros (2) Ca A.D. 7 & 4-5/8 H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Two polychrome decorated pottery keros, including a Nazca large round bottom vessel, decorated with a wide net pattern center band, and upper and lower bands decorated with semiabstract half faces. Intact, overall exc. cond. Together with a smaller Huari kero, decorated with a large standing warrior wearing a large feathered headdress and holding weapons in both hands. Abstract decorative elements on the reverse. One large original piece reattached in the side, otherwise intact. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:17 P.M Vicus Cat & Moche Shell Man Vessels (2) Ca. 100 B.C A.D. 6-1/4 H., 9-1/2 L. & 7-15/16 H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Pottery bottle having a stirrup spout, depicting a shaman seated under a shell, wearing large ear discs, crescent form nose ornament, and having a fanged mouth. Some remaining white and mauve painted highlights on a brown ground. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact. Together with a Vicus redware pottery reclining feline having a toothy mouth and large ears. Bridge strap handle connected to a rear tail spout. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Rear legs reattached otherwise intact. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:18 P.M Spondylus Shell Necklace Moche. Ca A.D. 21 open. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Beautifully graduated mottled, salmon-pink and white spondylus shell disc bead necklace. Restrung and has a modern barrel clasp. Sturdy and suitable for wear. A nice example. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:19 P.M Chancay Weaving Tool Ca A.D. 14-1/4 L. California collection, ex. Coy Ludwig Collection, Syracuse, New York. Carved hardwood weaving tool decorated at both ends with a stylized zoomorph, ends terminating in a point. Center of the stick is wrapped with tattered ancient thread. Intact. Custom metal base. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:20 P.M.

21 542. Chimu Blackware Shell Vessel Chimu culture. Ca A.D. 8 H. Private Oregon collection, acquired mid 1970 s from a Portland Estate. Blackware pottery vessel having a stirrup spout decorated with two large spiral form shells at the base of the spout, connected to a shell form body. Scattered areas of root marks on the body. Intact, exc. cond. A scarce type. Est. $500-$700 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:21 P.M Chimu Blackware Howling Monkey Chimu. Ca A.D. 12 H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Large blackware pottery howling monkey vessel having a bulbous body with a head spout, head tilted back, mouth wide open. Decorated with a textured dot pattern on the upper body and low relief arms. One large piece reattached in the front of his body with restoration over the breaklines, upper portion of his head reattached and a long stable hairline in the lower body. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:22 P.M Chimu & Inca Pottery Items (3) Ca A.D. 10 & 6-1/2 H. and 5-3/4 D. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Large figural grayware emaciated male dog vessel having a funnel spout and strap handle. Heavily wrinkled face, visible ribcage and backbone. Handle reattached. Together with an Inca blackware pottery double lobed vessel having a tubular rear spout. Openwork diamond pattern bridge handle with a monkey seated on top holding both front hands to the head of a standing human figure. A few minor rear spout rim chips and standing figure missing left hand, otherwise intact. Finally, a small Inca redware pottery dish having a painted decoration depicting four stylized fish and crossed lines of circular elements. Scattered mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Intact. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:23 P.M Lambayeque Blackware Renya Vessel Sican. Ca A.D. 6-5/8 H. Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago. Blackware pottery vessel having a squat bulbous body and large strap handle. Spout depicting the head of a dignitary with supplicants on both sides and one on the handle. Small filled probe hole near the base, long stable hairline crack in the body, some spout rim chips. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:24 P.M.

22 546. Post Colonial Calendar Stone Mexico. Ca. 19th to 20th century or earlier. 16-1/2 H. x 16-1/4 W. x 5-1/2 D. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950 s-1970 s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, large carved volcanic stone block calendar stone, intricately carved with depictions of animals and various geometric symbols, all part of a complex cosmology. Sides deeply carved with geometric elements. Some loss on the back lower corner, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:25 P.M Ecuadorian Small Seated Figure, Bowl & Pendant (3) Ecuador. Ca. 500 A.D. 3-1/4 H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960 s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Including a small pottery Ecuadorian seated fragmentary figure holding his left hand to his cheek. Weathered surface with some remaining traces of red decorative pigment. Missing legs, general surface weathering. Metal base. Together with a small carved green-black stone figure, having semiabstract facial features and details. Intact. Mounted on a custom hardwood base. Finally, a Salido coiled bowl having a textured exterior and coiled interior. Intact. Est. $500-$750 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:26 P.M Nayarit & Narino Figures Mexico and Colombia. Ca. 100 B.C A.D. & A.D. 6-1/8 & 3 H. Private Virginia collection, acquired from an old Alexandria, VA. estate sale, acquired in the 1950 s-60 s. Nayarit seated female figure holding both hands to her stomach, finely incised hairdo and wearing ear ornaments. Scattered mineral deposits and some surface encrustation. Intact. Together with a small Narino figural vessel, depicting a seated figure holding both hands to her mouth. Black resist geometric decoration on her body. Repaired from two large original pieces with breakline slightly visible. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:27 P.M Colonial Textile Coca Leaf Bags (2) Central America. Ca A.D. 6-3/4 H. x 8 W. & 14 H. x 10-1/2 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950s-1970s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Two different woven textile coca leaf bags including a small brown and white example decorated with rearing horses on both side and various geometric elements. Scattered small holes with some tattering, strap detached on one side. Together with a large black and white bag having a fringed top and decorated with an intricate and finely woven geometric pattern. Strap partially detached and tattered, bag has a few small imperfections, overall very good condition. A nice example. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:28 P.M.

23 550. Bolivian Textile Coca Leaf Bags (3) Aymara, Bolivia. Ca A.D. 6-3/4 H. x 7-3/4 W. & 7-1/2 H. x 7 W. 9 H. x 9-1/2 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950s-1970s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Three different multicolor textile coca leaf bags. Two are decorated with rows of horses and llamas and with various geometric patterns. Missing shoulder straps and having some scattered minor losses. Nice examples. Together with a very tattered, fragmentary example, exhibiting strong Inca influence. Decorated with a center column of horses, geometric and striped patterns. Est. $500-$700 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:29 P.M Bolivian Knit Textile Fragmentary Hats (3) Aymara, Bolivia. Ca. 16th-18th century. 9 H. x 8 W. to 12 H. x 8 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950s-1970s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Three different multicolor textile knitted hats, having various bird and geometric patterns. All are quite tattered and have losses, fragile condition. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:30 P.M Bolivian Woven Wool Rug Aymara, Bolivia. Ca. late 19th to 1st half 20th century. 36 L. x 17-1/2 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950s-1970s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Multicolor woven textile mat decorated with an interlocking diamond pattern and various geometric elements. Overall exc. cond. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:31 P.M Peruvian Wool Textile Panel Fragments (2) Peru. Ca. 17th-18th century. 24-1/2 x 13-1/2 & 39 x 14-1/2. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950s-1970s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Two woven textile panel fragments having a partial outer multicolor geometric border. Decorated with several embroidered semiabstract zoomorphs, snakes, birds and various geometric elements. Tattered edges. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:32 P.M.

24 554. Beaded Necklaces with Bone Pendants (2) Colombia. Ca A.D. 108 L. and 22 L. Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s. Including a very long single strand necklace composed of orange and white disc shell beads, slightly graduated, strung with a large 8 carved bone tusk shape pendant. Together, with a single strand necklace composed of variegated red-brown carnelian tubular beads, having a carved bone tooth-like pendant. Modern strung without clasps. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:33 P.M Inca Vessel Nayarit Olla & Bowl (3) Mexico and Peru. Ca. 100 B.C. to 250 A.D. & 1000 A.D. 5-1/2 H. x 6-1/2 L., 3-1/2 H. & 2-1/2 H. x 8-1/4 dia. Alan R. Sawyer Collection. An Inca orange ware pottery double lobed bottle having a rear funnel spout and a horned owl sitting on top of the front lobe. Rear spout has some rim chips and is repaired from two large pieces, owl reattached. Together with a small olla having a slightly flared rim collar. Decorated with an orange fineline linear decoration. A few small rim chips and a stable hairline in the collar. Finally, a blackware pottery bowl standing on three tiny legs, flared rim. Decorated with a simple incised wave pattern on the exterior. Missing two large pieces from the rim and having stable hairlines. Est. $250-$350 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:34 P.M Inca Tumpline Inca. Ca A.D. 110 L. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960 s to early 1970 s. To present owner by descent. Traditional multicolor textile tumpline having woven cords with a central strap and slit opening. Each strap decorated with six stylized fish and having a stepped border, woven in the round string attachments, ending in string tassels. Some minor losses, otherwise overall exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:35 P.M Han Dynasty Stone Vessel China. Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. 5-1/2 L. x 4-1/4 W. Private NYC collection, acquired Shing Fat Antique Company, Central Hong Kong, Carved cream color soapstone rectangular vessel standing on four low feet. Overall areas of red-brown earthen surface deposits. Loss to one foot and some small ancient losses to the rim, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$700 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:36 P.M.

25 558. Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror China. Ca. 206 B.C A.D. 4-1/8 D. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Cast bronze disc mirror decorated in high relief with a central zoomorphic lug surrounded with four zoomorphic heads, all contained in an inner circle, outer border with several small zoomorphs. Overall deep blue-green surface patina. Intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:37 P.M Chinese Porcelain Ceramic Vases (2) China. Ca. 19th to 20th century. 9-1/2 H. & 20 H. Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago. Large blue and white porcelain baluster form vase decorated with a large mythological dragon, signed with two large symbols on the shoulder of the vase. Intact, exc. cond. Together with a smaller vase decorated with a multicolor outdoor scene depicting two adults and seven children playing a game. Stylized elephant head handles on the neck. Signature on the base. Intact, exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:38 P.M Chinese Erotic Scroll China. Ca. mid 20th century. 98 L. x 10 W. overall, 68 L. x 8 W. image. Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago. scroll with erotic scenes printed on canvas cloth, affixed to the scroll. Showing nine different positions of erotic pleasure. Trimmed with a silk geometric print cover and tie string. Printed title at the end of the scroll. Intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $500-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:39 P.M Indian Stone & Pottery Heads (2) India. Ca. 10th-14th century A.D. 2-1/8 H. each. NYC collection, ex. Marjorie Sally Lichtenstein collection. Carved 3/4 round red sandstone head, wearing and dome cap. Simple relief carved facial features. Mounted on a custom block base. Together with a finely molded pottery female head, originally from a figure, having beautifully rendered facial features and wearing floral ear ornaments. Some remaining traces of white surface pigment. Mounted on a block base. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:40 P.M.

26 562. Large Rajasthan Embroidered Textile Panels (2) Western India. Ca. 19th century or earlier. 98-1/4 L. x 54-1/2 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950 s-1970 s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Including a large finely woven red-brown cotton panel elaborately decorated with an overall embroidered silk geometric floral pattern. Some scattered small holes and imperfections. Together with a large red-brown finely woven cotton panel having a silk, overall heavily embroidered intricate geometric diamond pattern, bordered by zigzag and diagonal stripes. Some scattered wear and losses to the embroidery and minor imperfections, a large light area of oil stain, otherwise overall exc. cond. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:41 P.M Two West Indian Embroidered Head Cloths (2) India. Ca. 19th century. 46 W. x 46 H. & 32-1/4 W. x 35-1/2 H. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950 s-1970 s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Square elaborately embroidered head cloth having an overall intricate geometric decoration. Some fading and minor tattering. Together with a larger silk embroidered cotton headcloth having an overall pattern of stylized floral elements. Scattered losses to the embroidery and a few minor imperfections. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:42 P.M Indian Hardwood Decorated Post Indian Ca. 19th century. 55 L. x 4-1/2 W. Collection of Elaine I. Immerman, NYC., acquired 1960s - 80s, to current owner by descent. Carved dense hardwood post, probably an architectural element or from an ox cart frame. Carved in relief on the front side with an intricate floral vine pattern with a shrine in the center. A hand forged iron attachment loop inserted next to the shrine. A wash of faded red milk paint on the surface. Weathered surface and has a few very minor losses, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:43 P.M Bronze Seated Buddha S.E. Asia. Ca. 20th century. 11-1/2 H. x 9-3/8 W. Private NYC collection. A modern cast bronze Buddha seated on a lotus petal base, holding a small offering bowl in his hand. Tightly knotted hairdo with top bun and having serene facial features. A nicely detailed casting. Intact, exc. cond. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:44 P.M.

27 566. Sawankhalok Glazed Pottery Bowl S.E. Asia. Ca. 14th century A.D. 2-5/8 H. x 10-3/8 D. Private NYC collection. Straw glazed pottery bowl having a deeper brown mottled glazed exterior, of simple design having an incised double band decorative element on the interior base. Intact, exc. cond. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:45 P.M Indian Hand-Blocked Textile Panel India. Ca. 19th century. 127 L. x 31 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950 s-1970 s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Very large complete hand-blocked cotton panel decorated with an overall intricate floral pattern in red and black on a tan ground and black border with circular elements. Some minor losses along the border, otherwise overall exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:46 P.M New Caledonia Stone Headed Club Melanesia, Coral Sea. 8-1/8 x 6-1/4 H. for the head. Handle 16 without blade. 20-1/2 overall. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80 s. Ceremonial club with large ovate green stone, edges tapered, bi-perforated, and once attached to wood staff wrapped with various fibers in geometric patterns, over cotton cloth, and supported by a hemispherical coconut shell. Stone separated and some fibers torn. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:47 P.M Geelvink Bay Canoe Prow West Papua New Guinea. Early 1950 s. 13-3/4 H. California collection, collected by missionaries in early 1950 s, ex. Carlson Collection, St. Louis. Small hardwood prow of linear form surmounted with a Korwar head, and sweeping curvilinear forms projecting from back. The domed head with distinctive arrow-shaped nose, incised eyes and serrated rectangular mouth. Medium brown patina with some encrusted deposits. Custom base. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:48 P.M.

28 570. Easter Island Figures by Jose Toro (2) Easter Island. 15 H. and 6-1/4 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection. Purchased from the artist in Easter Island Two carvings of Moai Kavakava, larger carved of a hardwood, expressively carved head with relief image of two birds on rounded forehead, large eyes inlaid with shell and black obsidian, emaciated body with defined clavicle, ribs, high relief defined spine, and phallus below rounded abdomen. Age crack along front of body and face. Smaller figure carved of softer wood with visible gradated grain, bearing similar features, the forehead with large round eyes and tapering ridges. Notched spine, and expressive face with grimacing mouth and curved chin beard. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:49 P.M Huon Peninsula Boars Tusk Pectoral Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. 9 H. California collection. Diamond shaped woven fiber and rattan pectoral with large boars tusks secured from sides, the front adorned with nassa shells, red pigment, and coix seeds hanging. Michael Hamson Oceanic Art plaque on base states, Lengam Village, Bamada, early to mid-20th c. Custom base. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:50 P.M Massim Kula Trading Necklace Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Early 20th Century. 12 L. pendant California collection, ex. Aldridge Collection, Perth, Australia. Traded in the complicated inter-island Kula trading cycle, composed of an elaborate pendant with perforated conical shell perforated at the edges and strung with mother-of-pearl shells, banana seeds, and chama shell disc beads. Strung on modern and old indigenous fiber with some buttons instead of shell. Impressive and elaborate. Custom mounted. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:51 P.M Sail Hoist with Ancestral Spirit Figure Sepik Coastal area. Early 20th Century. 19-3/4 L. California collection. Angular support with handle finial in form of a spirit figure crowned with pointed headdress, deep-set oval eyes, beak nose, and hands resting on thick haunches. Back of head thickly engraved with large circular eyes, and zigzag band; interlocking bands around head and base. Shiny brown patina around base of handle showing consistent handling and age. Dark patina overall. Age cracks. Custom base. Est. $900-$1,300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:52 P.M.

29 574. Warrior Boar Tusk Pectoral West Sepik Province, Amanab area. Early 20th Cent.ury. 16-3/4 L. California collection. Rattan and fiber necklace with boars tusks mounted at top, and center line of tusk points in descending order hanging below; the smallest are animal teeth. A fetish mass of woven string, animal bones, seashell, cowry shell, and animal fur empowering the wearer hangs at end. Purportedly worn only by men who have killed other men in battle. Some wear on points and few chips on tusk. Custom mounted. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:53 P.M Collingwood Bay Boars Tusk Necklace Northeast Coast, Papua New Guinea. Early 20th Cent.ury. 19 L. California collection. Long pendant necklace of fiber covered cloth, woven with Chama shell discs along length, boars tusks secured with plaited fiber bands, and cluster of seed pods dangle from end. Some pods broken, one tusk possibly replaced. Custom mounted. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:54 P.M Rare New Guinea String Bag Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province. Early 20th Century. 13 H. x 13-1/2 W. California collection. Bilum woven of bark fiber wigh stripes of natural pigments and row of cowry shells adorning the bottom. Light tears, shells covered with transluscent glaze. Custom base. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:55 P.M Korewari Amulet Yipwon East Sepik province, upper Korewari river, Papua New Guinea. Ca. 20th century. 8-5/8 H. Ex. Bernand Collection, Paris. Small personal size carved figure of the guardian spirit of the hunter-warrior owner. Standing on one leg, supporting concentric hooks that enclose a very narrow face with domed forehead, open nostrils in profile, and open cheek. Medium brown patina, smooth around leg where handled, light deposits everywhere else. Hairline age crack. Custom base. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:56 P.M.

30 578. Solomon Islands Couple Oceania. 20th Century. 13-3/4 and 15 H. Carved of light colored wood, wearing clothes and adornments typical of the 1920s-30s, with large squared ear ornaments, thin crown around top of head, male with feather crown and choker with traces of green pigment. Hairline age cracks, light weathered patina. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:57 P.M Sepik River Figure Papua New Guinea. 10-3/4 H. Ex. Michael Hamson. Standing male spirit figure on integral disc base with elongated oval face having angled ovoid eyes, hook nose, thin serrated beard, and wearing conical cap with four raised ridges incised pattern and domed tip. Losses to front of lower figure and headdress ridge detail. Encrusted deposits. Est. $600-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:58 P.M Middle Sepik Carvers Mallet Sepik River, New Guinea. 15-1/4 L. Private Canadian Collection. Handle finial of zoomorphic form with pointed snout, perforated nostrils, and deeply grooved ribs around snout, incised linear pattern around handle. Dark brown patina smooth with some deposits, rough patina on oval mallet head. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 12:59 P.M Abelam Wooden Male Figure Papua New Guinea. 25-1/4 H. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80 s., possibly acquired from John Giltsoff, Hardwood carving of long freestanding slender male figure bearing low relief wavy hairline, large eyes, sharp relief nose, arms in front and cupped above phallus, and long slightly flexed legs. Dark red-brown smooth patina. Age crack along front of chest. Needs a stand. Est. $300-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:00 P.M.

31 582. Hopi Half Clown Kachina Southwest USA. Mid-3/4, 20th century. 10-1/2 H. Robert M. Peters collection, acquired from Indian Summer Gallery, Colorado. Carved cottonwood kachina depicting Half Clown, marked on the attached descriptive card from Indian Summer Gallery: Carved by Victor Charlie Hopi 1940 s, $300. Multicolor painted decoration with dyed chicken feathers on headdress. Right arm reattached at elbow, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:02 P.M Hopi Skinny Doll Kachina Southwest USA. Mid-3/4, 20th century. 12 H. Robert M. Peters collection, acquired from Indian Summer Gallery, Colorado. Carved wood, slender figure weraing case mask, red ears, tunular mouth and kilt with side sash. Wool and chicken feathers adorn. Original label still attached. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:03 P.M Hopi Kokopelli Kachina Doll Southwest USA. Mid 3/4 of 20th century. 12-3/4 H. Robert M. Peters collection, acquired from Indian Summer Gallery, Colorado. Carved wood Kokopeli dancer, painted in multicolor, yarn collar and cloth cape with red and black felt highlights. Missing tips of both feet, otherwise intact. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:04 P.M Hopi Kachina Dolls (3) Southwest USA. Mid 3/4 20th century. 6-1/8, 8-1/4 & 10 H. Robert M. Peters collection. Three different carved cotton wood kachina dolls including a Black Ogre, marked on the underside of the attached wood base. Intact, exc. cond. Together with a kachina wearing a bird helmet mask, missing one ear ornament, otherwise intact. Finally, a small kachina wearing a helmet mask. Intact, exc. cond. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:05 P.M.

32 586. Navajo Rugs (3) Southwestern, USA. Ca. 1st half of 20th century. 57 x 37-3/4, 57 x W. x 63 L. Collection of Elaine I. Immerman, NYC., acquired 1960s - 80s, to current owner by descent. Three different woven wool rugs, including a rug decorated with a triple diamond pattern in red, black and gray, overall good condition. Together with a rug decorated with a large geometric interlocking pattern, in red, orange, gray, white and dark brown. A few minor imperfections, otherwise good condition. Finally, a long rug decorated with an interlocking diamond pattern, in red, brown, black and gray. Colors have bleed and has some minor edge imperfections. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:06 P.M Native American Baskets & Plate (3) Native American Indian. Late 19th to mid 20th century. 3-3/4 H., 6 D; 5-1/4 H. x 9-1/4 D. at rim; 5 D. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from IE s California basket cap with small tear on rim and another in body, slightly misshapen, vivid colors. With a damaged Apache or Papago basket having figures on the interior and exterior. Losses. Finally, a small black on black plate signed Severa (Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo). Sloppily glued from four pieces. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:07 P.M Eskimo Fighting Bear Statue Alaska. Mid to third quarter, 20th century. 12 H. Collection of Carl and Wilma Zabel, NJ. Molded sculpti-stone composition casting depicting an Eskimo engaged in battle with a rearing polar bear. The kneeling Eskimo stabs a spear in the bear s heart. Signature on base WE C(opyright). Intact, exc. cond. Est. $400-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:08 P.M Eskimo Hide Masks & Bone Plaque (3) Alaska. Ca. 20th century. 7 H. x 6 W. plaque, Private NYC collection. carved porous bone plaque depicting a stylized human bust with his arms raised above his head, inset bone eyes and two animal teeth set in his upper lip. Inked tag on reverse marked: Rose T. Eutuk Shishinarey Alaska 99772, b.1941 d Together with two different hide and fur maskettes, including one depicting a mother and child, marked on a tag: Mary Lou Leavitt, Inuit, b and the other a young child, marked on a tag: Eunice Aishanna, b d All are in exc. cond. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:09 P.M.

33 590. Borneo Drum Borneo. 6 H. x 9-1/4 diam. Private NYC collection, acquired 1970s - 80s. Gendang hemispherical drum with animal hide playing surface secured with twisted hide straps around sides and woven into ring base. Wood wedges in base increase playing surface. Tribal fabric suspension strap, and percussion stick of animal hide attached. Est. $100-$150 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:10 P.M Indian Male Puppet & Indonesian Mask Ca. 20th century. 23 L. with costume, & 6-1/2 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired 1960sExhibited at Textile Museum. Carved wood stylized monkey face mask, depicted with an open mouth and bulging eyes. One ear wing has been replaced, scattered areas of wear to the painted surface. Together with an Indonesian puppet wearing a mustache, crown and textile costume. Some minor tattering and loss to the tip of his nose. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:11 P.M Baluchistan Woven Wool Panel Baluchistan, Iran. Ca. 19th century. 67 L. x 39 W. Private NYC collection. Ex. Arthur M. Bullowa, acquired 1950 s-1970 s, bequeathed to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Large striped finely woven wool panel decorated with an alternating striped pattern in shades of gray, yellow and tan. A few tiny scattered oil spots, otherwise overall exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:12 P.M Spear Rattle & Axe (3) 22-1/4 to 27-5/8 L. Collection of Elaine I. Immerman, NYC., acquired 1960s - 80s, to current owner by descent. Wood axe with steel blade having lightly serrated edges and angular markings. Possibly African. Together with long bean pod rattle painted with geometric pattern. Finally, a wood spear with traces of feathers, rattan bands and metal inserted spear point. All with surface wear. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:13 P.M.

34 594. Baule Heddle Pulleys (2) Ivory Coast. 5-1/2 & 7-3/4 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from Brigitte Menzel, Two weaving tools, taller is carved in form of a figure, purportedly Gbekre Monkey God, with oval face, t-shaped relief nose and a grooved coiffure. Well worn dark brown smooth patina with deposits. Left hand lost. Smaller of short thick form, with detailed crest coiffure, faceted thick neck, and pattern panel on front. Dark brown patina with deposits. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:14 P.M Guro Heddle Pulleys (2) Ivory Coast. 6-1/4 H. and 8-1/8 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, smaller acquired from J.J. Klejman, Other from Brigitte Menzel 1960 s. Smaller of robust form with bulging square body, surmounted with triangular face with horned headdress, high bulging forehead, and rope still strung through top. Dark thick layered patina; losses on horns. Custom base. Together with a finely detailed taller pulley bearing elongated face with cowry shell detail at temples, raised nodes along neck and pulley body with relief and incised geometric patterns. The spool of carved horn still attached. Age crack along front, minor old losses on head. Dark brown patina with thick encrusted deposits. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:15 P.M Fanti Doll with Rectangular Head Ghana. 9-1/2 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in 1960s-70s Fertility doll with long rectangular head, face forming lower border with broad sweeping brows, and tiered neck. One breast lost, tip of other lost, hairline age cracks. Light brown smooth patina. Est. $300-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:16 P.M Fanti Standing Female Figure Ghana. 13 H. Alan R Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in 1960s-70s. Carved of slightly flat form with wide tapered coiffure, wide face with downcast eyelids, pointed breasts and relief loincloth. Thick encrusted deposits. Sections of feet lost. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:17 P.M.

35 598. Small Lobi Figure Burkina Faso. 5-7/8 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in 1960s. Roughly carved figure with linear facial features, triangular breasts, enlarged abdomen, and hands in relief upon hips. Age crack along face. Old dark brown patina with deposits. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:18 P.M Bamileke Antelope Crest Cameroon. 25-1/2 L. NYC collection. Forehead mask, of long curved forms, face with engraved ovoid eyes, squared snout with remains of thick rectangular teeth. White kaolin pigment highlights eyes, teeth, and base of horns. Dark brown patina with layered deposits. Wormwear losses to right horn and ear, most of lower jaw lost. Custom base. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:19 P.M Senufo Firespitter Helmet Ivory Coast. 16 L. NYC collection. Hemispherical helmet, with emerging square jaws revealing long pointed teeth, tusks extending from corners, and high relief ridge nose on top. Long hollowed ears extend alongside head. Dark patina with deposits. Right tusk reattached with metal nails, left ear tip reattached, light losses to rim, Collection number on interior. Custom base. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:20 P.M Baule Figure & Dogon Lock (2) Ivory Coast and Mali. 15-1/4 H. & 11-3/4 H. Private NYC collection. Baule female figure, supported by integral domed base, long torso with hands in relief on sides, small hanging breasts, long neck, and serene demeanor framed by simple coiffure with sagittal crest and large cupped ears. Age cracks along back. Dark brown patina with layers of encrusted deposits. Together with a small granary lock surmounted by twin mmwo figures, each wtih squared head with crest, breasts, and long rounded torso. Light brown patina. Each on custom base. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:21 P.M.

36 602. Mossi Whistle Burkina Faso. 13-3/4 H. Ex. Merton Simpson Gallery, NY. Classic form with wide mouthpiece, tapered at edges, long cylindrical shaft, arms carved away and forming open geometric shape. Beautiful rich variegated patina, with layered encrustation. Repaired crack along body, repaired break along one arm. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:22 P.M Two Fanti Dolls Ghana. 11-3/4 & 12-1/4 H. Ex. Friedman Collection. Fertility dolls, of distinctive form with plank-like rectangular heads, arch along top, tiny facial features, triangular breasts on cylindrical torsos and light scarification. These have identical style with incised pattern on back, but one with blackened surface, and other with tan patina and traces of black slip detail. Glass bead further adorn tan doll. Age crack on tan doll. One on custom base. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:23 P.M Akan Terracotta Head Ghana. 7-3/4 H. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80 s. Small gray terracotta head with coiffure having relief crest and small sections composed of nodes, face with high relief oval rims, narrow nose and small mouth with notched interior; grooved neck below. Thick encrusted rough patina, areas of blackened surface. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:24 P.M Broken Chi Wara Antelope Crest Mali. 30-3/4 H. Estate of Helen Mandelbaum, NYC., acquired 1960s. Male antelope with angular body, pointed tail, and phallus supports curved neck with openwork mane, pointed head, long ears, and grooved horns. Metal sheet detail on head, ears and horns. Reattached from five pieces with glue and staples. Custom base. Est. $100-$150 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:25 P.M.

37 606. Dogon Staff for Ritual Thief Yo Domolo Mali. 36 L. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from J.J. Klejman s. Rare example, the curved staff with hook in form of large anthropomorphic head with hair extension behind, low ridged crest, and beneath the face an extended animal snout with pointed open mouth. The long narrow handle is lined with three stacked figures, two females and one male, of strong linear form, their long breasts, hands in front of abdomen and bent knees create rhythmic pattern, and notched ridges flank sides. Broken into 3 pieces, head missing from top figure. Dark brown encrusted patina, showing age. Carried or worn over the shoulder by ritual thieves, or yona, their main activity is at the funeral of one of its members, when the yona hunt the animals in the village, and sacrifice and eat the prey at the funeral. The iconography of the staff refer to the complex creation beliefs of the Dogon. cf. Art of the Dogon: Selections from the Lester Wunderman Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art, no. 45, p. 94. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:26 P.M Dogon Figure Mali. 9-1/2 H. Ex. Paul Rossi collection, NY. Male figure carved of geometric forms, standing on integral base, rounded abdomen, and hemispherical head with wrought iron blacksmith hook inserted into top to empower figure. Age crack along front. Medium brown patina with some encrusted deposits, darker on back. Custom base. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:27 P.M Igbo Wooden Lidded Box Nigeria. 6 H. 13 L. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in 1960 s-70 s. Long oval box with elaborately carved fitted lid, bearing cowry shell style detail around edge, bold incised linear pattern and center ridge crest. Base with wide flared body surrounding center rectangular container. Some damage and loss on lid, surface wear on base. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:28 P.M Montol Fetish Figure 11-1/4 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in mid 1960s. Carved wood figure with abstracted features, large grooved hands placed at sides of pointed abdomen, bloated chest above, and face with wide ovoid eyes and horizontally hewn features. Traces of red-brown material indicate figure may have been wrapped in empowering bundle. Multiple layers of encrustation, tan and brown patina. Needs a base. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:29 P.M.

38 610. Fon Figure & Ibo Gourd Mask (2) Nigeria. 9-3/8 H. & 11-1/2 L. Private NYC collection, both ex. Bruce Frank, NYC. A mask formed from a partial gourd, painted with blocks of red, mustard yellow, black and white pigments. The rim perforated and woven with a raffia border. Loss in center of mask, paint loss. Together with female figure, rounded head with large cowry shell-like eyes, large c-shaped ears and thick grooved hair. Weathered surface with some encrusted deposits. Feet and front of legs lost. Custom base. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:30 P.M Nok Pottery Fragments (3) Nigeria. Ca. 400 B.C.-200 A.D. Leg /2 L., sheath - 7-3/4 L., foot - 7 H. Collection of Robert Rosenheim, Missouri, acquired early to mid 1990 s. Thermoluminescence dating certificate accompanies. Coarse tempered orange clay sections of anthropomorphic form, a bent knee with smooth patina with deposits. Also a conical penis sheath section; coarse surface. Last is a wide foot with thick-walled construction; coarse surface, light age crack on back. Each custom mounted. Est. $2,500-$3,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:31 P.M Shango Staff Yoruba, Nigeria. 18 H. Ex. Hanley Collection, UK. Dance wand to honor the thunderdeity Shango, male figure is kneeling on platform with fly whisks in each hand, and headdress rises above in a serpentine form, with gourds on sides, cowry shells in relief, and textured surface. Covered with beads, and red tukula pigment. Polished dark redbrown patina. Facial details worn away, hook on base reglued. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:32 P.M Ekoi Warrior Crown Cross River area, Nigeria. Ca. 1960s. 20-1/2 H. Ex. Nicholson Collection, Washington DC. Carved wood life-size head with bold rimmed eyes, large open mouth with inserted wood upper teeth, and exuberant hair extensions, the top extension separately attached, and all covered with animal hide. Hollow conical neck is wrapped with wicker basket. Face has dark brown layered patina, more polished on face, with encrusted deposits overall. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:33 P.M.

39 614. Yoruba Divination Bowl Nigeria. 7-3/4 H. Ex. Budrose Collection, MA. Kola nut container supported by a carved rooster with detailed crest. Wings folded and triangular tail extended along back. Dark dry patina with deposits. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:34 P.M Yoruba Bronze Ogboni Society Finial Nigeria. 10-1/4 H. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80s. Lost wax cast bronze handle and iron tool. Bronze handle in form of female dignitary with tall crown having braided detail and hanging hook on top. She bears ear extensions, bearded chin extension, long breasts, and she holds a 2 dimensional chameleon in her joined hands. Below the platform she kneels upon is another chameleon form with curved back and coiled tail. Dark green-black dull patina with light deposits. Custom base. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:35 P.M Ogoni Tri-Faced Mama Wata Nigeria. 23-3/4 H. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80 s. Large figural sculpture of the popular water spirit deity, central standing torso supports six arms, one wielding a tool now lost, and three naturalistic faces with large open eyes with black painted pupils and a carved eye on the forehead. Extensive losses from wormwear on feet and under set of arms, some fingers reattached, one missing. Needs a stand. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:36 P.M Lower Niger Delta Brass Head Nigeria. 3-1/8 H. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80 s. Solid lost wax cast bronze head with tiny arms emerging from back to form a hook. The face is formed with small oval eyes, relief straight nose, small raised ears, and scarification marks along temples and chin; braided and straight rows lining top of head form hair. Dark patina with traces of green verdigris. Est. $500-$700 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:37 P.M.

40 618. Pende Staff Congo DRC. 41 H. Ex. Irwin Hersey collection, NYC. Long narrow staff surmounted by finial of a standing male figure with wide heart-shaped face, downcast eyes, and long curved sweeping hairdo with central crest. Age crack on side of head, back of left arm lost, and abraded losses on staff. Dark brown patina, light deposits. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:38 P.M Bembe Small Nkisi Figure Congo DRC. 3-5/8 H. Alan R. Sawyer Collection acquired from Brigitte Menzel Personal power figure carved with heart-shaped face, large sunken eye area, small hanging breasts, and lower body covered with remains of empowered bundle. Red-brown earthen material and fiber still adhere to lower body, encrusted dark patina on head and upper body. May have been part of a diviner s basket with other magical imbued figures. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:39 P.M Binji Pipe Congo DRC. Binji people live east of the Kuba. 3-1/2"H. at bowl, 4"L. Collection of Carl and Wilma Zabel, NJ. In form of an anthropomorphic head with bold geometric forms and curvilinear patterns. The extended stem on back secured with animal hide. Dark brown patina showing signs of much use, weathered on crown and section lost. Custom base. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:40 P.M Lwena Staff Congo. 26-3/4 H. Ex. Esther Dagan, author and art historian in African Art. Ritual axe handle displaying large finial of a 3/4 female figure with strong angular forms, and Janus faced head with broad linear eyes, thin closed lips, and tapered crown rising above with grooved pattern. Rich red-brown variegated patina with light encrusted deposits; surface wear, hairline age cracks. Est. $200-$200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:41 P.M.

41 622. Teke Pipe Congo. 8 L. Ex. Christianes Collection, Belgium. Seated male ancestor figure grasps pipe bowl with arms and legs, and bears crosshatched hair gathered in conical extension, and face with linear scarification and extended beard. Copper sheet detail around pipe bowl. Smooth mellow dark brown patina. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:42 P.M Bembe Style Figure 5-1/2 H. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80 s. Boldly carved female figure standing on large exaggerated feet, long torso characteristically adorned with fine scarification, arms raised along side of extended breasts, with hands facing upward. Face is sloped with linear relief detail and porcelain inlaid eyes. Light brown Left foot reglued, hairline age crack on chest. No anal cavity for medicinal insert. Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:43 P.M Small Kifwebe Style Mask Congo. 13 H. NYC collection. Smaller model of the male Songye mask, kilume type of abstract form, with tall curved crest rising from triangular nose and rounded head. Large ovoid eyes, squared mouth and elongated chin are highlighted by dark brown painted areas contrasting with tan ground. Lower half of face with characteristic incised linear pattern. Small crack in left cheek, abraded area on left eye. Not terribly old. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:44 P.M Tanzania Figure East Africa. 10-3/4 H. Ex. Rossi Collection. Standing on circular base with linear limbs, slender torso, and rounded breasts. Short hair parted in center with large concave ears below hairline, tiny bead inlaid eyes, and scarification on cheeks. Dark brown smooth patina. Age crack on back, light insect wear. Custom base. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:45 P.M.

42 626. Ethiopian Thick Skin Shield Ethiopia. 23-1/2 D. The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1960 s - 80s. Circular convex shield of hardened rhino hide with raised center ridge and evenly spaced rounded nodes. Thick hide handle tied to center interior with hide strips. Black patina with earthen encrusted deposits on interior. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:46 P.M Benin Style Bronze Hip Mask Nigeria. 6 H. Estate of Helen Mandelbaum, NYC., acquired 1960s. Cast bronze mask of a dignitary with crown of open cross-hatch work, bead-like border, and four pronged ornaments in corners. The collar is adorned with row of dangling bells, some missing. Suspension loops on top and bottom. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:47 P.M Ibo Figure, Ladle & Kuba Cloth (3) Nigeria & Congo. 14 L., 11-3/4 H. & 22-1/2 x 21 Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in 1960 s. Female Ibo figure seated on integral stool, covered with white pigment and traces of indigo blue pigment at face and genitalia. Losses around base, age cracks. Together with an Ibo or Yoruba ladle with handle in form of a head carved with vertical plaits, and eyes inlaid with metal detail. Dark patina, surface wear. Together with a Kuba cloth square panel with multiple sections of various geometric patterns. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:48 P.M Group of African Sculptures (4) Alan R. Sawyer Collection, acquired from African art dealer Saja Tunkara in 1960s. Ikenga Ancestral Figure 15 H. standing over vessel. Fragment, 2 figures rear figure and 2/3 base missing, Nigeria, 20th C. Insect damage. Standing Lobi FigureAkuaba Head Fragment Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:49 P.M.

43 630. Group of Early Iron Hardware Europe. Ca. 17th-19th century. Collection of Elaine I. Immerman, NYC., acquired 1960 s - 80 s, to current owner by descent. Including three pair of iron hinges, seven twist design iron loop elements, four hand forged iron hooks, three leaf design wall pole mounts, iron elephant head hook, two iron hinges with large ovoid attachment plates, five early brass decorative rosettes, a fancy iron chest latch, three small iron hooks, two early iron box handles, ten early iron nails, a cast brass eagle decorative plate, ten miscellaneous pieces of iron hardware. All in used condition, rusty. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:50 P.M Civil War Period Powder Horn USA. Ca L. Collection of Carl and Wilma Zabel, NJ. Undecorated powder horn constructed from a large steer s horn with a brass nozzle stamped Patent and having a carved hardwood base plate, secured with brass screws. Overall exc. cond. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:51 P.M Antique Riding Crop Iran. Ca. 19th century. 15-1/4 handle only. Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960s - 70s. Riding crop having a long carved hardwood handle fitted with a cast bronze stylized horse head finial and cylindrical tip with suspension ring, holding a single leather strap. Two decorated brass rings on handle. Intact, overall exc. cond. Est. $300-$50 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:52 P.M Coptic Processional Cross Ethiopia. Ca. 20th century. 20 H. x 13-1/2 W. Sam Hilu collection, NYC. Cast and silvered brass cross, decorated on both sides, having winged archangels at each arm and top, Mary holding the baby Jesus at the center. Triangular cutouts adorn the hollow, conical base. Intact, exc. cond. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:53 P.M.

44 634. Coptic Processional Cross Ethiopia. 20th century. 14 W. x 19 L. Sam Hilu collection, NYC. Cast and silvered brass cross, decorated on both sides, having figures at each arm and a winged archangel at the center. At top is a bust of Jesus, at right is Mary with the child Jesus, and Saint George slaying the dragon at left. Two cutout angels adorn the hollow, conical base. Lacks fine detail, but is still an excellent casting. Minor bend in lower geometric element, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Est. $500-$750 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:54 P.M Traveling Icon & Religious Figure (2) Russia & Europe. Ca. 19th century. 12-3/4 H. & 12-1/4 H. Private NYC collection. Wooden traveling three panel triptych, having hinged doors. Multicolor painted panels depicting Mary with Jesus, St. George slaying the dragon and two saints. Front exterior panels have some traces of early black painted lettering. Together with a carved hardwood depiction of Mary, depicted with a long striated hairdo and wearing floor length garments. Missing both hands and having only traces of the original painted surface. Dormant insect losses on the reverse. Est. $800-$1,000 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:55 P.M Russian Icon of Saint Nicholas Russia. Ca. 20th century. 14 H. x 12-1/4 W. Private NYC collection. Highly decorated wooden panel depicting Saint Nicholas holding a Bible and wearing a jeweled crown, surrounded with a halo. Mary and Jesus flank his halo, two additional saints below, both identified in Russian above their heads. Beautifully painted in multicolor an gilt. St. Nicholas was known as the wonderworker because of his many miracles and was the patron saint of sailors and merchants. A few minor imperfections, otherwise overall exc. cond. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:56 P.M African Art Books (6) Collection of Carl and Wilma Zabel, NJ. Est. Closing: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:57 P.M.