Playful seventies abstract painting by Yoshikazu Tajika. Broad strokes and active movement balance the light hued colors. Signed and dated by the artist on the back.
Year: 2008
Gwere Terror Mask
Rare Gwere mask from the Ivory Coast.
The Gwere are related to the Dan in Liberia and are known as healers due to their knowledge of plants.
They were the inventors of the Terror Mask, whose function was to establish contact with tutelary entities through the intermediary of dead ancestors.
During certain ceremonies the monstrous mask would clown and elicit laughter, but that did not make them any less feared or respected.
Craftsman Revolutionary Walnut and Leather Sofa
Beautiful solid walnut and richly patinaed brown leather sofa circa early 1970’s. Features solid walnut sides exposed walnut back and tufted seat cushion. Two sofas available, one 87″ long the other 76″ long.
Hans Olsen Rosewood & Leather Club Chair
Hans Olsen rosewood and buttery soft down filled leather club chair. Features solid rosewood trim and flared rosewood arms. Extremely comfortable. Matching sofa also available.
Hans Olsen Rosewood & Leather Sofa
Incredible sculpted rosewood sofa by Hans Olsen circa early 1950’s. Sofa features exotic rosewood with incredible black graining that trims the entire piece. The upholstery is done in a supple buttery smooth leather with the cushions entirely filled with down. Matching chair also available. Excellent restored condition.
Rare Florence Knoll Credenza
Late 1950’s Florence Knoll designed credenza for Knoll. Features dark walnut exterior and legs with white lacquered doors stainless drawer pulls and plenty of storage within. Excellent restored condition.
Seventies Chrome and Leather Barstools
Set of four flat bar steel and leather barstools circa early 1970’s. Feature heavy duty chrome frames with cantilevered seats and original leather.
Fifties Italian Ceramic Vase
Wonderful 1950’s organic shaped ceramic vase. Decorative teal, black and white design. Would fit in with any collection of Bitossi, Raymor and Gambone. Signed MAF Italy 16. Excellent condition.
Gorgeous Sixties Rosewood and Leather Sofas
Handsome sixties rosewood and black leather sofas. Sleek polished aluminum side and back cross bars. Newly reupholstered and refinished. Excellent condition.
African Kuba Helmet Mask
This mask is one of the many Kuba masks from Zaire. Mythical orgins and royal power struggles are reenacted ritually with a triad of masks during important initiation and funeral ceremonies.
A mask is worn by a royal dignitary and representing both the God Woot and the king.
In addition to the Royal Traid, there or other type of Kuba masks, the use of mask with horns is still some what of a mystery. However it is believed they were used for initiation rights.