Here is a list of the very special items that will be available at the live auction portion of the event on November 4th. There will also be additional items priced for direct sale, and some silent auction items.
Please join us on November 4th at 4:30 PM, at the Encore Room at the Mt. Baker Theatre in Bellingham, WA.
Necklace 24” Stunning multi strand Ghanian beaded necklace. It includes small brass beads made in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghanian multi colored clay beads, some of them old. Value: $150.00
Large Beaded Giraffe 27” tall
This large contemporary carved giraffe, covered in colorful beads, stands guard with a humorous head tilt and alertness that makes you smile. Notice the beautiful curved line running up the center back and outer neck as well as up the chest and around under the chin. This curve gives unusual life and elegance. Value: $350.00
Modern Bee Mask 20” tall X 10” wide
This large contemporary mask is a modern interpretation of a traditional Zaire Song Ye “bee” carving. The term “mask” is more than the facial artifact as western people imagine. It is a reflection of the entire story and dance that is being told. It is graphically bold and nicely carved by an older man in a shop in Aburi. Value: $400.00
Yaa Asantewaa Figure 31 inches tall
When the British came to conquer the Ashanti Empire. The men were afraid to fight the British, so Yaa Assatewaa led the men into battle to fight for their homeland. The British conquered them and colonized the area. Value $800.00
Hand Carved Ghanian Djembe Drum 24.5” tall X 16” in Diameter at the drum head
This hand carved drum, was brought directly from Ghana by Kathryn Roe. It was selected by Kofi Klumke, an internationally recognized professional Ghanian drummer. It has a one-piece solid body and a premium skin head. This style of drum originates from the Mali Empire of the 12th century. Value: $600.00
Mali Amber Necklace 21.5 Inches
This necklace is a stunning example of the metal and amber work done by craftsmen in Mali. A beautiful piece of amber has been worked by riveting two offset pieces of metal, one silver and one brass against a solid disc backing. The gorgeous, unusually large, centerpiece hangs from a traditional braided leather cord and anyone would wear this with pride.
Value: $300.00
Kran Mask 21 “tall
This museum quality ceremonial mask of the Kran Tribe of the Ivory Coast is spectacular. The zoomorphic form shows human and monkey attributes. Imagine the power of the forms in action with the articulated jaw guarded by large teeth and tubular protruding eyes. The small figure atop the head is thought to represent the ancestors. The nails are thought to imbue power. There is much evidence of tribal use. Value: $2500.00
Woman’s Kente Cloth Skirt 64”X41.5”
This contemporary, hand woven, traditional kente cloth was fabricated on the historically typical narrow looms that result in long strips of cloth. These strips are then sewn together to create a large piece of fabric. This piece is intended to be used as a woman’s wrap around skirt. It is the traditional Ashanti colors and weave. However, if this is not to your fashion sense, it could be used as a table cloth or wall hanging!! It is a donation from Pam Reitan, purchased when she was visiting Ghana recently and traveling with our Anansi students in a village near Kumasi. Value: $250.00
Multi Figured Dogan Mask with Outstretched arms holding Spoon and Fork
This incredible mask is stylistically clearly of the Dogon people from Mali, an ancient tribe known for their elaborate ceremonial masks used for celebratory dances. The woman’s gesture with outstretched arms reaching skyward is usually interpreted as one of prayer and an effort to link earth and heaven. It has also been suggested that it might represent an appeal for rain. Anthropologists and art curators throughout the world know of Dogon masks. This piece has signs of use and age that indicate it was not produced for tourist trade. Valued at: $1200.00
Elephant Painting by B. Mensah Bonsu 2023 40”X32” Acrylic
This painting is the quintessential African image; A large African elephant challenging you! The bold colors will command any space and his direct eye contact demands a meeting of the mind! What a joy this would be to live with!! Value: $700.00