Lot made up of an important collection of African tribal art, made up of the following lots:

1. A refined Luba scepter, DR Congo. Patinated wood in different tones. Years 50-60. Figure sculpted with great expression. scarifications. 104 cm long. Origin: Belgian private collection.

2. Wonderful Kali Kahapo headrest, 1930s. Tonga, Polynesia, Oceania. 18" x 4" x 4". Wooden object and soft color. Provenance: Col. Dr. Evan Maurer, former director of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

3. Beautiful seated Baulé carving, 1970s. Ivory Coast. 17cm tall. Origin: Col. Maria Wyss, Basel.

4. Fantastic and refined Baulé or Yaure mask, from the 70s-80s. Ivory Coast. 34 x 15 x 12cm. Origin: Private Col. Netherlands.

5. Wonderful Kali Laloni headrest, 1930s. Tonga, Polynesia. 12 x 36.5 x 12cm. Object made of palm wood and typically carved, with perfect proportions. Made up of three parts joined by sennit ties. Kali Laloni were specially made to be worn by chiefs. Provenance: Col. Dr. Evan Maurer, former director of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

6. Beautiful Baule lunar mask, 1970s. Ivory Coast, Africa. 33 x 17 x 12cm.

Exquisite piece of work, in which the bird''s beak delicately merges with the forehead. Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

7. Magnificent Ashanti fertility doll, Ghana. Early 20th century. With base. 36.5 cm high (base not included in measurements). Origin: Important Swiss collection. Traditionally these dolls are carried on the back of women who either hope to conceive a child, or want to make sure that the child they are expecting will be attractive.

8. Beautiful and small colonial Baule figure, years 20-30. Ivory Coast, Africa. 27 cm high. Provenance: Edwin Blomquist Collection. Robert Jacobsen Collection. Acquired from a dealer in Paris, 1950s.

9. Traditional Zulu headrest, early 20th century. South Africa. 16 x 53 x 7cm. Patina and signs of use. Origin: Private collection, England.

10. Two wonderful Chokwe combs, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pps. S. XX. These are two beautiful and fine examples of essential adornments for men and women of high rank. 23 and 21 cm tall respectively. With bases (not included in measurements). Origin: Old Belgian collection.

11. Beautiful and unusual Baule carving, 1970s. Ivory Coast, Africa. 43.5cm tall.

Piece carved with great fluidity, which conveys an intense sensation of movement. Both the face and the arrangement of the hands demonstrate the high creative capacity of the artist. Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

12. Small colonial-style Senufo carving. Ivory Coast, Africa. 19cm tall.

Exquisite wooden object, with lines and shapes, an example of cubist sources of inspiration.

13. Beautiful and expressive Baule figure, colonial style, years 20-30. Ivory Coast, Africa. 31 cm high. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

14. Splendid headrest Luba Shakandi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Piece made of wood.

The exceptional movement of the arms, the great inventiveness of the composition, the refinement of the faces, the soft patina of use, the cascading hairstyle and the perfect balance demonstrate the antiquity and mastery of a great artist. 21 x 23 x 7.5cm. Origin: Important English collection.

15. Pretty colonial Baule, 1960s. Ivory Coast, Africa. 33 cm high. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Fine and delicate face carving. Origin: Private collection, Holland.

16. Fantastic Baule cut, years 70-80. Ivory Coast, Africa. 43 cm high.

Sculpture of correct proportions, exquisite hairstyle and slight inclination of legs. Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

17. Nice pulley for weaving from the Guro ethnic group, early 20th century. 14.5cm tall. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Traces of use. Origin: Federico Benthem Collection. Barcelona, Spain.

18. Rare and expressive seated carving Agni, 1960s-1970s. Ivory Coast, Africa. 39.5cm tall. Origin: Private collection, Belgium.

19. Two Ethiopian headrests, 1960s. 15 x 24.5 x 11 cm (the largest), 15 x 15 x 8 cm (the smallest). Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

20. Wonderful Baulé wood carving, Ivory Coast. Pps. S. XX. Representation of a maternity, delicate and expressive, with perfect proportions, a sweet and archaic gaze. Patina inlaid with use. scarifications. 42 cm high. Provenance: Maine Durieu Gallery, Paris.

21. Magnificent and elegant Bambara door lock, 20-30 years. Mali, Africa. 37 x 8.5 x 4cm. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Piece with patina and traces of use. Origin: Valluet Gallery. Paris, France.

22. Magnificent Seated Baule carving, 50s-60s. 34 cm high. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Sculpture of beautiful proportions, exquisite hairstyle and patina of use of various shades. Origin: Private collection, England.

23. Exquisite pulley for weaving from the Baule or Guro ethnic group, early 20th century. 16cm tall. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Hard wood object, with a peculiar tone of patina. Traces of use and the passage of time are appreciated. Origin: Private collection. North Carolina, United States.

24. Magnificent and tender motherhood Baulé, Ivory Coast. Masterfully carved, this sculpture moves with its grace and inventiveness of forms. 45 cm high. Origin: Important French collection.

25. Beautiful and curious Agni carving. Ivory Coast, Africa. 39cm tall. Piece with base (not included in measurements). Origin: Private collection, England.

26. Fantastic Baule cut, years 60-70. Ivory Coast, Africa. 46 cm high. Piece of great expression and quality, the work of a great master. Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

27. Magnificent Bambara carving, years 60-70. Mali, Africa. 45 cm high. Piece of great elasticity and fluidity, the work of a great master. Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.

28. Magnificent seated carving of Colon, from the 60s-70s. Ivory Coast, Africa. 53.5cm tall. Origin: Maria Wyss Collection. Basel, Switzerland.