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      Large Collection of Chinese Porcelain, Tribal, Asian and Islamic Art
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      De Zwaan
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      Lot 1400

      Ruanda, Tutsi, a cane shield.

      1400Ruanda, Tutsi, a cane shield.
      De Zwaan

      Ruanda, Tutsi, a cane shield. h. 100 cm. [1]

      Lot 1401

      Samoa, two beaten bark cloth, tapa.

      1401Samoa, two beaten bark cloth, tapa.
      De Zwaan

      Samoa, two beaten bark cloth, tapa. one with orange colour collected before 1937 (family information).. 175 x 130 and 155 x 135 cm. [2]

      Lot 1402

      DRC., Zande, two throwing knifes

      1402DRC., Zande, two throwing knifes
      De Zwaan

      DRC., Zande, two throwing knifes and a Kuba Kingdom raffia cloth, tshak.. [3]

      Lot 1403

      Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, kawe,

      1403Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, kawe,
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, kawe, with an anthropomorph head and traces of pigments. L. 104,5 cm. [1]

      Lot 1404

      Bali, pigmented and partly painted standing noble figure, pre WWII.

      1404Bali, pigmented and partly painted standing noble figure, pre WWII.
      De Zwaan

      Bali, pigmented and partly painted standing noble figure, pre WWII. Herewith a carved bamboo container, the lid damaged. h. 34,5 and 41 cm. [1]

      Lot 1405

      Papua, Eastern Asmat, wooden shield

      1405Papua, Eastern Asmat, wooden shield
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Eastern Asmat, wooden shield h. 158 cm. [1]

      Lot 1406

      Papua, Asmat, war shield,

      1406Papua, Asmat, war shield,
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Asmat, war shield, with geometrical patterns and raffia tassles. With pigments in red and white and a tjemen on top.. h. 172 cm. [1]

      Lot 1407

      Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, the prominent penis covered by his hands

      1407Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, the prominent penis covered by his hands
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Asmat, standing male figure, the prominent penis covered by his hands H. 77 cm. [1]

      Lot 1408

      S.E. Africa, standing male figure, the head turned

      1408S.E. Africa, standing male figure, the head turned
      De Zwaan

      S.E. Africa, standing male figure, the head turned H. 28,5 cm.

      Lot 1409

      S.E. Africa, two beaded armbands and a plant fibre beaded strap

      1409S.E. Africa, two beaded armbands and a plant fibre beaded strap
      De Zwaan

      S.E. Africa, two beaded armbands and a plant fibre beaded strap D. 12 and 19 cm. on custom made stands 2

      Lot 1410

      PNG, Abelam, talapoon;

      1410PNG, Abelam, talapoon;
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Abelam, talapoon; consisting of a shell with a braided mounted panel with cassowary feathers.. h. 37 [1]

      Lot 1411

      PNG, Abelam, talapoon;

      1411PNG, Abelam, talapoon;
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Abelam, talapoon; consisting of a shell with a mounted braided figure. . h. 37,5 cm. [1]

      Lot 1412

      A collection of four mounted East Indonesian ornaments;

      1412A collection of four mounted East Indonesian ornaments;
      De Zwaan

      A collection of four mounted East Indonesian ornaments; consisting of shell, animal teeth and plantfiber. .

      Lot 1413

      West Papua, collection of five ornaments

      1413West Papua, collection of five ornaments
      De Zwaan

      West Papua, collection of five ornaments consting of animal teeth, shells and braided plantfibres, framed.. [1]

      Lot 1414

      West Papua, a collection of four implements,

      1414West Papua, a collection of four implements,
      De Zwaan

      West Papua, a collection of four implements, consisting of two Asmat cermemonial daggers and two Highlands objects, framed.. [1]

      Lot 1415

      West Papua, a collection of five ornaments

      1415West Papua, a collection of five ornaments
      De Zwaan

      West Papua, a collection of five ornaments consisting of shell, animal teeth and plant fibres, framed.. [1]

      Lot 1416

      PNG, Abelam, collection of five tridacna shell bridal rings,

      1416PNG, Abelam, collection of five tridacna shell bridal rings,
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Abelam, collection of five tridacna shell bridal rings, three mounted. One restored.. diam. 10,6 - 19,7 cm.

      Lot 1417

      Indonesia, two purses,

      1417Indonesia, two purses,
      De Zwaan

      Indonesia, two purses, one wood item from Sumba, the other made of palmleaf . 2

      Lot 1418

      Burkina Faso, three Mossi flutes

      1418Burkina Faso, three Mossi flutes
      De Zwaan

      Burkina Faso, three Mossi flutes 19-23 cm. 3

      Lot 1419

      Nigeria, two wrought iron currencies

      1419Nigeria, two wrought iron currencies
      De Zwaan

      Nigeria, two wrought iron currencies 63 and 68 cm. 2

      Lot 1420

      D.R. Congo, Ngbaka/Mbanza, two iron currencies, mbili

      1420D.R. Congo, Ngbaka/Mbanza, two iron currencies, mbili
      De Zwaan

      D.R. Congo, Ngbaka/Mbanza, two iron currencies, mbili 42 cm. 2

      Lot 1421

      Nigeria, Ibibio, two iron currencies

      1421Nigeria, Ibibio, two iron currencies
      De Zwaan

      Nigeria, Ibibio, two iron currencies 78 and 84 cm. 2

      Lot 1422

      D.R. Congo, iron currency, mandjong, and a Ngbaka iron currency

      1422D.R. Congo, iron currency, mandjong, and a Ngbaka iron currency
      De Zwaan

      D.R. Congo, iron currency, mandjong, and a Ngbaka iron currency 51,5 and 75,5 cm. 2

      Lot 1423

      D.R. Congo, a copper and a bronze currency

      1423D.R. Congo, a copper and a bronze currency
      De Zwaan

      D.R. Congo, a copper and a bronze currency 11 and 14 cm. 2

      Lot 1424

      D.R. Congo, Nkutshu, U-shaped copper currency, a Luba Katanga cross copper currency and a Yoruba iro

      1424D.R. Congo, Nkutshu, U-shaped copper currency, a Luba Katanga cross copper currency and a Yoruba iro
      De Zwaan

      D.R. Congo, Nkutshu, U-shaped copper currency, a Luba Katanga cross copper currency and a Yoruba iron phallic shaped cult object H. 38; W 21 and ...

      Lot 1425

      New Ireland, face mask,

      1425New Ireland, face mask,
      De Zwaan

      New Ireland, face mask, with a plant fibre headdress. . h. 36,4 cm. on custom made stand. [1]

      Lot 1426

      Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, a Mambila blade shaped iron currency, a Kirdi crescent shaped iron currency

      1426Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, a Mambila blade shaped iron currency, a Kirdi crescent shaped iron currency
      De Zwaan

      Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, a Mambila blade shaped iron currency, a Kirdi crescent shaped iron currency and a Sara iron currency H.24,5; 42 and 48,5...

      Lot 1427

      Cameroon, Margi or Mafa, iron throwing knife

      1427Cameroon, Margi or Mafa, iron throwing knife
      De Zwaan

      Cameroon, Margi or Mafa, iron throwing knife L. 66 cm. on custom made stand

      Lot 1428

      Cameroon and Nigeria, Matakam (Mafa) iron throwing knife, leather grip and a Chad, Sara, throwing kn

      1428Cameroon and Nigeria, Matakam (Mafa) iron throwing knife, leather grip and a Chad, Sara, throwing kn
      De Zwaan

      Cameroon and Nigeria, Matakam (Mafa) iron throwing knife, leather grip and a Chad, Sara, throwing knife L. 54,5 and 71,2 cm. 2

      Lot 1429

      Nigeria, Chamba, iron hoe currency, three Chamba iron currencies with double spiral heads and three

      1429Nigeria, Chamba, iron hoe currency, three Chamba iron currencies with double spiral heads and three
      De Zwaan

      Nigeria, Chamba, iron hoe currency, three Chamba iron currencies with double spiral heads and three W. African iron snake currencies H. 39,7; 11...

      Lot 1430

      D.R. Congo, a Ubangi region iron throwing knife and an Ekonda asymmetrical blade weapon

      1430D.R. Congo, a Ubangi region iron throwing knife and an Ekonda asymmetrical blade weapon
      De Zwaan

      D.R. Congo, a Ubangi region iron throwing knife and an Ekonda asymmetrical blade weapon L. 78 and 39,7 cm. 2

      Lot 1431

      Mali, Dogon, two wood miniature ladders

      1431Mali, Dogon, two wood miniature ladders
      De Zwaan

      Mali, Dogon, two wood miniature ladders 39 and 49 cm. [2]

      Lot 1432

      Kenya, two iron fist knives, two finger knives and two copper alloy bracelets

      1432Kenya, two iron fist knives, two finger knives and two copper alloy bracelets
      De Zwaan

      Kenya, two iron fist knives, two finger knives and two copper alloy bracelets 15, 9,5; 10 and 7 cm. [6]

      Lot 1433

      Zimbabwe, Shona, headrest, carved with geometric lines and partly openworked

      1433Zimbabwe, Shona, headrest, carved with geometric lines and partly openworked
      De Zwaan

      Zimbabwe, Shona, headrest, carved with geometric lines and partly openworked H. 15,2 cm.

      Lot 1434

      P.N. Guinea, Mendi, a pair of man's armlets, sekip, engraved bamboo and plant fibre cords; and anoth

      1434P.N. Guinea, Mendi, a pair of man's armlets, sekip, engraved bamboo and plant fibre cords; and anoth
      De Zwaan

      P.N. Guinea, Mendi, a pair of man's armlets, sekip, engraved bamboo and plant fibre cords; and another one H. 20,5 and 25,5 cm. [3]

      Lot 1435

      Wet Africa, a collection of various objects, consisting of a bundle of Kissi penney, a bundle of Gur

      1435Wet Africa, a collection of various objects, consisting of a bundle of Kissi penney, a bundle of Gur
      De Zwaan

      Wet Africa, a collection of various objects, consisting of a bundle of Kissi penney, a bundle of Guro iron currency, an iron bell, a copper curren...

      Lot 1436

      Melanesia, a collection of ornaments, two coconut shell discs, a braided rattan armlet, sixteen arm

      1436Melanesia, a collection of ornaments, two coconut shell discs, a braided rattan armlet, sixteen arm
      De Zwaan

      Melanesia, a collection of ornaments, two coconut shell discs, a braided rattan armlet, sixteen arm bands of various materials, and three fish hoo...

      Lot 1437

      Papua, Asmat, six various bone nose ornaments

      1437Papua, Asmat, six various bone nose ornaments
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Asmat, six various bone nose ornaments 9,2 - 12 cm. [6]

      Lot 1438

      P.N. Guinea, Mendi, two pectoral, pakol, made of Cymbium shell, plan fibre cords, one with a dot pat

      1438P.N. Guinea, Mendi, two pectoral, pakol, made of Cymbium shell, plan fibre cords, one with a dot pat
      De Zwaan

      P.N. Guinea, Mendi, two pectoral, pakol, made of Cymbium shell, plan fibre cords, one with a dot pattern H 22 and 26 cm. [2]

      Lot 1439

      Timor, Atoni, three coconut shell and two buffalo horn spoons

      1439Timor, Atoni, three coconut shell and two buffalo horn spoons
      De Zwaan

      Timor, Atoni, three coconut shell and two buffalo horn spoons 9 - 13,7 cm. [5]

      Lot 1440

      Indonesia, a collection of eight various spoons made of horn, shell and wood

      1440Indonesia, a collection of eight various spoons made of horn, shell and wood
      De Zwaan

      Indonesia, a collection of eight various spoons made of horn, shell and wood 12 - 22,2 cm. [8]

      Lot 1441

      P.N.Guinea, Sepik, two earthenware heads, a wooden miniature mask; herewith three Melanesian combs a

      1441P.N.Guinea, Sepik, two earthenware heads, a wooden miniature mask; herewith three Melanesian combs a
      De Zwaan

      P.N.Guinea, Sepik, two earthenware heads, a wooden miniature mask; herewith three Melanesian combs and a bone charm (damaged) H. 18 cm. (miniature...

      Lot 1442

      Sulawesi, Toraja, eight various wooden spoons; herewith an Ambon clove boat with three rowers

      1442Sulawesi, Toraja, eight various wooden spoons; herewith an Ambon clove boat with three rowers
      De Zwaan

      Sulawesi, Toraja, eight various wooden spoons; herewith an Ambon clove boat with three rowers 10,5 - 15 cm. and 20,5 cm. [9]

      Lot 1443

      Papua, Wakda-Yamna, prow ornament, an Asmat top of an implement with human figure and a Sepik area p

      1443Papua, Wakda-Yamna, prow ornament, an Asmat top of an implement with human figure and a Sepik area p
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Wakda-Yamna, prow ornament, an Asmat top of an implement with human figure and a Sepik area pestle L. 47; H. 52 and 49,5 cm. resp.

      Lot 1444

      Melanesia, Santa Cruz, two lime gourds, P.N. Guinea, a coconut shell penis sheath, a Massim miniatur

      1444Melanesia, Santa Cruz, two lime gourds, P.N. Guinea, a coconut shell penis sheath, a Massim miniatur
      De Zwaan

      Melanesia, Santa Cruz, two lime gourds, P.N. Guinea, a coconut shell penis sheath, a Massim miniature drum, a coconut shell lime gourd and two Adm...

      Lot 1445

      Java, a bronze East-Javanese period style holy water container; herewith a bronze buckle, a scoop an

      1445Java, a bronze East-Javanese period style holy water container; herewith a bronze buckle, a scoop an
      De Zwaan

      Java, a bronze East-Javanese period style holy water container; herewith a bronze buckle, a scoop and a stand on three legs D. 23; 8,7; L. 10,2 an...

      Lot 1446

      Sumatra, Aceh, three wooden shields with brass applications, ca. 1900

      1446Sumatra, Aceh, three wooden shields with brass applications, ca. 1900
      De Zwaan

      Sumatra, Aceh, three wooden shields with brass applications, ca. 1900 D. 30 - 38 cm. [3]

      Lot 1447

      Ejagham/ Ekoi style crest mask covered with skin

      1447Ejagham/ Ekoi style crest mask covered with skin
      De Zwaan

      Ejagham/ Ekoi style crest mask covered with skin H. 24 cm.

      Lot 1448

      South-Africa, Zulu, cotton circular hat; herewith two African plant fibre headdresses, one Kuba

      1448South-Africa, Zulu, cotton circular hat; herewith two African plant fibre headdresses, one Kuba
      De Zwaan

      South-Africa, Zulu, cotton circular hat; herewith two African plant fibre headdresses, one Kuba D. 38, 17,5 and 18 cm. resp. [3]

      Lot 1449

      P.N.Guinea, Maprik, a cane yam helmet mask, bapa, and two other yam masks, trces of colouring

      1449P.N.Guinea, Maprik, a cane yam helmet mask, bapa, and two other yam masks, trces of colouring
      De Zwaan

      P.N.Guinea, Maprik, a cane yam helmet mask, bapa, and two other yam masks, trces of colouring H. 33,5; 36 and 30 cm. resp. [3]

      Lot 1450

      Namibia, Ovampo, two ivory and seven conus shell ornaments, ekipa; an Akan terracotta funerary head;

      1450Namibia, Ovampo, two ivory and seven conus shell ornaments, ekipa; an Akan terracotta funerary head;
      De Zwaan

      Namibia, Ovampo, two ivory and seven conus shell ornaments, ekipa; an Akan terracotta funerary head; a W. African bone doll, a Nigerian copper all...

      Lot 1451

      Nigeria/Cameroon, a Fali and a Namji doll; herewith a Baule heddle pulley and a Mali or Burkina Faso

      1451Nigeria/Cameroon, a Fali and a Namji doll; herewith a Baule heddle pulley and a Mali or Burkina Faso
      De Zwaan

      Nigeria/Cameroon, a Fali and a Namji doll; herewith a Baule heddle pulley and a Mali or Burkina Faso sling shot H. 17; 12 15,8 and 18 cm. resp. ...

      Lot 1452

      West-Africa, four brass objects: a horse, two seated human figures and a pot on a string

      1452West-Africa, four brass objects: a horse, two seated human figures and a pot on a string
      De Zwaan

      West-Africa, four brass objects: a horse, two seated human figures and a pot on a string H. 12,4; 8,7; 8,8 and 18 cm. resp. [4]

      Lot 1453

      Liberia, a Dan and a Kran wooden hand masks, the second item with human hair goatee, both on stand

      1453Liberia, a Dan and a Kran wooden hand masks, the second item with human hair goatee, both on stand
      De Zwaan

      Liberia, a Dan and a Kran wooden hand masks, the second item with human hair goatee, both on stand H. 11,2 and 15 cm. [2]

      Lot 1454

      P.N. Guinea, Central Highlands, plant fibre bag decorated with strung coix seeds and orchid stem; a

      1454P.N. Guinea, Central Highlands, plant fibre bag decorated with strung coix seeds and orchid stem; a
      De Zwaan

      P.N. Guinea, Central Highlands, plant fibre bag decorated with strung coix seeds and orchid stem; a coix seed purse; herewith a shell, a shell and...

      Lot 1455

      Philippines, Ifugao, three baskets and an Indonesian basket

      1455Philippines, Ifugao, three baskets and an Indonesian basket
      De Zwaan

      Philippines, Ifugao, three baskets and an Indonesian basket [4]

      Lot 1456

      PNG, Abelam, ceremonial bone dagger, a cassowary scraper and Sumatra, a large bamboo container

      1456PNG, Abelam, ceremonial bone dagger, a cassowary scraper and Sumatra, a large bamboo container
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Abelam, ceremonial bone dagger, a cassowary scraper and Sumatra, a large bamboo container with two different lids.. l. 33,5, 12,5 and 58, 12 ...

      Lot 1457

      PNG, Ramu, garamut slit drum.

      1457PNG, Ramu, garamut slit drum.
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Ramu, garamut slit drum. Decorated with carved anthropomorphic figures and design patterns.. h 40 and l. 170 cm. [1]

      Lot 1458

      Nusa Tenggara, two lime stone squatting male ancestor figures,

      1458Nusa Tenggara, two lime stone squatting male ancestor figures,
      De Zwaan

      Nusa Tenggara, two lime stone squatting male ancestor figures, Private collection.. h. 27 and 29 cm. [2]

      Lot 1459

      Surinam, a collection of arrows and two bows.

      1459Surinam, a collection of arrows and two bows.
      De Zwaan

      Surinam, a collection of arrows and two bows. some arrows with geometrical pyrographic . [1]

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