Nazca Vegetal Fiber Llanke Sandals (pr)

**Originally Listed At $150** East Asia, Japan, Edo period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A finely preserved pair of waraji (sandals) that are formed from rough straw fibers woven around a central fibrous core

Native American, Southwestern United States, Utah, San Juan County, Montezuma Creek Canyon, Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloan), ca. 1200 to 1350 CE. A wonderful set of 2 hand-built sandals woven from thick

**Originally Listed At $650** South America, Brazil, Wayana / Aparai peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a fascinating woven vegetal mask known as a Tamok uputpe, literally meaning "head of Ta

**Originally Listed At $300** Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wonderful pair of leaded bronze feet, one right and one left, formed using the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Both di

African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon. Horn, vegetal fiber, cowrie shells, human hair and textile. In the Bamana Kingdom, the unique masked dance called Nkougan is performed by a secret

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Inca culture, ca. 11th to 15th century CE. A rare matching pair of petite llanke sandals that appear to be child sized, but were likely for adult

Native American, Northwestern United States, Northern California, Pomo people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A large and well-preserved twined basket, made from vegetal fiber- perhaps sedge root

North or West Africa, Tuareg / French Touareg, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A sizable and spectacular tent mat, also known as an assaber or chetek, comprised of woven tan-colored vegetal fiber an

African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon. Stand not included. Horn, vegetal fiber, cowrie shells, human hair and textile. In the Bamana Kingdom, the unique masked dance called Nkougan is pe

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A stunning Chimu fan made of bright feathers attached to a woven vegetal fiber handle and brown wool cords. The feathers are lengthy wing or ta

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, ca. 20th century CE. A finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage comprised of striking, openwork eyes with delineated iri

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid-20th century CE. A highly stylized woven vegetal fiber mask, vividly hand-painted in hues of russet, burnt sienna, cream, and ochre and ador

East Asia, Japan, Showa Period, mid-20th century CE. A hand-made lacquered wood and vegetal fiber noh theater mask of the old man from the "Okina" ritual performance. His expressive countenance displa

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid-20th century CE. A highly stylized woven vegetal fiber mask, vividly hand-painted in hues of russet, burnt sienna,

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, ca. 20th century CE. A fascinating mask, formed from woven vegetal fiber and hand-painted with brilliant hues of red, yellow, white, and black to emphasi

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak, ca. mid-20th century CE. A large bridal mat of rectangular form woven from vegetal fibers; the bride and groom sleep on this mat after their wedding. The siza

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A conical ceremonial cap made from woven vegetal fibers and raffia then covered with dozens of acrylic buttons

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A hand-painted and finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold features such as l

**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-painted and finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage

**Originally Listed At $250** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A hand-painted and finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage compris

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Rwanda, Tutsi culture, ca. 1920s. A pristine woven coiled grass or vegetal fiber basket created as a bridal gift or a token of love by an aristocratic Tutsi w

**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid 20th century CE. A large vegetal fiber woven mask, hand painted with bold features. The circular eyes are sepa

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A wooden fishing reel or hand line made from wood and vegetal fiber cords. The frame is constructed from

**Originally Listed at $100** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A hand-painted and finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage of larg