Auction: July 18, 2021

Lot #81: African Carved Wood Figures

(2) items including Luba style (Central Africa) carved wood female figure holding her belly symbolizing “the desire for a safe birth”, on a metal base; and a West African Dan / Bassa mini or "passport" mask having an oval form, carved coiffure, tapering facial plane ending in a pointed chin, fine dark brown glossy patina, on a metal base; together with (23) items including a signed John Roberts carved Hawaiian driftwood cameo sculpture; a glass vanity tray, signed by "Ellna 2002"; a "Mike and Ally" enameled vanity tray; a glass rod and brass mirrored vanity tray, c.1960; framed in silver a tapestry sealed in glass hand mirror; (10) magnifying glasses in various sizes, wood, brass, silver, carved and horn styles; (6) letter openers made in various materials and sizes; top cowhide leather and wood brush, made in Solingen Germany; "All-American" athletic sports / safety glasses; Edinburgh crystal golf ball paper weight; and a silver oval tray, engraved "Aspinal The Curzon"