Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Online Auction: 17–28 October 2025 • 12:00 PM EDT • New York

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas 17–28 October 2025 • 12:00 PM EDT • New York

S otheby's is delighted to present Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, open for bidding 17–28 October.

A Jewel of Congo Statuary: The Schlumberger Buyu Figure

View 1 of Lot 60: Pre-Bembe or Buyu Figure of an Ancestor, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Pre-Bembe or Buyu Figure of an Ancestor, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 USD

Rare Discoveries from an American Private Collection

43
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Mask, Gazelle Peninsula, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea
Mask, Gazelle Peninsula, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 15,000 – 25,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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55
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Kuba Friction Oracle, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kuba Friction Oracle, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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56
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Suku Helmet Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Suku Helmet Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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63
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Zande Knife, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Kota or Fang Knife, Gabon
Zande Knife, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Kota or Fang Knife, Gabon
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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68
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Bamana Mask for the Kòmò or Kònò Power Association, Mali
Bamana Mask for the Kòmò or Kònò Power Association, Mali
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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70
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Mau Mask for the Koma Power Association, Touba Region, Côte d'Ivoire
Mau Mask for the Koma Power Association, Touba Region, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate: 12,000 – 18,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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71
Type: lot
Category: Lot
We Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
We Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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34
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Dayak Mask, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Dayak Mask, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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35
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Shield, May River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Shield, May River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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39
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Inyai-Ewa Sculpture, Karawari River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Inyai-Ewa Sculpture, Karawari River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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Abstraction

12
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Mezcala Stone Figure
Mezcala Stone Figure
Type M-12, Late Preclassic, circa 300 - 100 BC
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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62
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Kota-Obamba Reliquary Guardian Figure, Gabon
Kota-Obamba Reliquary Guardian Figure, Gabon
Estimate: 15,000 – 25,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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68
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Bamana Mask for the Kòmò or Kònò Power Association, Mali
Bamana Mask for the Kòmò or Kònò Power Association, Mali
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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80
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Afikpo-Igbo Mask, Nigeria
Afikpo-Igbo Mask, Nigeria
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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Art of the Rivers: Sculpture from Papua New Guinea

37
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Mask, Lower Sepik River Region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Mask, Lower Sepik River Region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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36
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Iatmul Limestick and Container, Middle Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Iatmul Limestick and Container, Middle Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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38
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Inyai-Ewa Hunting Spirit Figure, Upper Karawari River, Middle Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Inyai-Ewa Hunting Spirit Figure, Upper Karawari River, Middle Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 15,000 – 25,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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40
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Iatmul Ceremonial Lime Container, Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Iatmul Ceremonial Lime Container, Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
17–28 October 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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