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Lot 116
CEREMONIAL FIGURAL STAFF YORUBA PEOPLE, IJEBU REGION, NIGERIA EARLY 20TH CENTURY the mask cast stem surmounted by an openwork coronet, with twin scroll handles and a boat form apron, raised on an openwork circular foot 162cm high Note: This is made and used by the ljeba in the western Niger delta in Nigeria who are known for their highly developed level of bronze casting. It is for ceremonial use and could be a brass title staff associated with the God of iron, Ogun. It would have been used by rulers, chiefs and officials. The shape of the head is characteristic of the figures on hand held staffs, bracelets and figures cast in the area. The facial scarification indicates the cultural associations with the ljeba. It is a double janus male figure representing the all-knowing power of the god/leader. The bells attached to the figure are an important aspect of ceremonies shaken to call the spirits, and draw the attention of the people. The cowrie shells on the chest symbolised fertility and wealth. It probably dates from the early 20th century.
Lot 407
LOUIS XV STYLE KINGWOOD AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SECRETAIRE CIRCA 1900 the rouge marble top above a guilloche applied frieze, over a panelled fall front painted in the Vernis Martin style with romantic scene of lovers, opening to reveal a fitted interior with inset baize writing surface, raised on slender square cabriole legs ending in sabots 58cm wide, 127cm high, 39cm deep
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