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2023

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June 2023

Catalogue
Interiors

Contemporary interiors with ancient arts of Africa, Oceania and North America

New Acquisitions

Archives | New Zealand

Hei Tiki

photo Model Totem pole

North America | Alaska

Model Totem pole

photo Baule figure

Africa | Ivory Coast

Baule figure

photo Shamanic scraper

North America | Alaska

Shamanic scraper

photo Arrow Straightener

North America | Alaska

Arrow Straightener

photo Admiralty War Charm

New Acquisitions | Admiralty Islands

Admiralty
War Charm

Africa | Nigeria

Ibeji

Africa | Nigeria

Ibeji

photo Bambara Antelope

Africa | Mali

Bambara Antelope

Africa | Ivory Coast

Dan Mask

photo Kachina Doll

North America | Arizona

Kachina Doll

photo Punu mask

Africa | Gabon

Punu mask

photo Mumuye figure

Africa | Nigeria

Mumuye figure

photo Okvik head

North America | Alaska

Okvik head

photo Ancestor Figure

New Acquisitions | Papua New Guinea

Ancestor Figure

photo Malagan Figure

New Acquisitions | New Ireland

Malagan Figure

North America | USA

Pipebowl

photo Shamanic Figure

North America | Alaska

Shamanic Figure

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"As winter approaches, how about a voyage to the i

"As winter approaches, how about a voyage to the icy expanses of the Arctic? Large wood-carved human figures from Alaska presumably served various purposes in ancient shamanic rituals. They could be used as house guardians, family protectors, personal assistants, spiritual helpers, commemorative portraits or grave markers for important members of the community.
This type of minimalist human figure falls within a stylistic continuum tracing back to the earliest statuary traditions in Eskimo art.

Human figure
Inupiaq culture, Ancient Eskimo
Point Hope, Alaska, USA
19th century
Carved wood
H: 30 cm - 11 ¾ in.
Provenance
Ex private collection, Denver
Ex collection Galerie Flak, Paris, 2008
Ex collection Nathalie Chaboche & Guy Porré, France
Exhibition
« Alaska, passé/présent », Musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer, juin-dec. 2016

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Do not miss the Giquello & Associés auction in Pa

Do not miss the Giquello & Associés auction in Paris today!
The sale will take place on Monday December 4th, 2023, Drouot Paris room 4, 3PM, lot 38.
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This exceptional, large kachina is distinguished by its archaism, poetry and evocative power.
In terms of provenance, this sculpture, acquired from New York dealer Merton D. Simpson on May 5, 1964, was part of the collection of Elaine Lustig Cohen (1927-2016), a renowned New York designer and artist.
Starting as early as the 1950s, Elaine Lustig and her husband Arthur Cohen assembled an outstanding ethnographic art collection, featuring remarkable Native American sculptures.

An exceptional archaic Kachina doll
Hopi, Arizona
Carved wood (cottonwood root), natural pigments
Circa 1900
H. 52 cm
Provenance:
- Ex collection Merton D. Simpson, New York
- Ex collection Elaine Lustig Cohen (1927-2016), New York, acquired from above on May 5, 1964
- Ex collection Galerie Flak, Paris
- Ex private European collection, acquired from above in 2018

Estimate: 18000 - 25000 EUR

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These Ere Ibeji twin figures are featured in the D

These Ere Ibeji twin figures are featured in the December edition of @tribal_art_society

The statuettes linked to twin worship are called ere ibeji in the Yoruba language – ere signifying a sacred image, ibi born and eji a double. Symbols of prestige, wealth and fecundity, ere ibeji twin figures also guaranteed the perpetuation of future generations. These effigies were an integral part of everyday activities, punctuating the family life of the Yoruba.

Ere Ibeji twin figures.
Workshop of Eshubiyi & his son Akinyode (1875-1936)
Yoruba,
Abeokuta Style
Egba, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Carved wood and pigments
Height: 24,5 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, France

SOLD

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#Ibeji #Ibejis #TwinFigure #IbejiFigure #YorubaSculpture #NigerianArt
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"As winter approaches, how about a voyage to the i

"As winter approaches, how about a voyage to the icy expanses of the Arctic? Large wood-carved human figures from Alaska presumably served various purposes in ancient shamanic rituals. They could be used as house guardians, family protectors, personal assistants, spiritual helpers, commemorative portraits or grave markers for important members of the community.
This type of minimalist human figure falls within a stylistic continuum tracing back to the earliest statuary traditions in Eskimo art.

Human figure
Inupiaq culture, Ancient Eskimo
Point Hope, Alaska, USA
19th century
Carved wood
H: 30 cm - 11 ¾ in.
Provenance
Ex private collection, Denver
Ex collection Galerie Flak, Paris, 2008
Ex collection Nathalie Chaboche & Guy Porré, France
Exhibition
« Alaska, passé/présent », Musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer, juin-dec. 2016

#GalerieFlak #JulienFlak
#InuitArt #ArchaicEskimo #EskimoArt
#ArtCollector #ArtCollection #ArtAdvisor"

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