Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Updated August 15, 2026
This auction ended on August 11, 2026.
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| Date | August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Type | Online only |
| Auction house | Wright |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, 60642 · more auctions in Chicago |
| Lots | 241 |
| Estimates | $100 – $15,000 |
What's in this auction
241 lots, mostly firearms & militaria (5), sporting goods & outdoors (3), jewelry & watches (1), toys & collectibles (1). 241 lots have photos and 241 have full descriptions. Pre-sale estimates $100–$15,000 across 241 priced lots. Bidding is online through the auction house's catalog.
Highest-estimated lots
- Luba, Kabila (bowl bearer) or mboko — est. $10,000–$15,000
- Zapotec, Monte Alban IIIA Cylindrical vases, pair — est. $10,000–$15,000
- New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Malangan Figure — est. $7,000–$9,000
- Yoruba, Female Ere Ibeji (twin figure) — est. $5,000–$7,000
- Igbo, Dance crest — est. $4,000–$6,000
From the auction house
Wright and LAMA present Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas on August 11th, an exceptional auction showcasing a diverse selection of traditional sculpture, masks, ceremonial objects, and works of cultural significance. Drawn from a wide range of artistic traditions, the sale celebrates the extraordinary ingenuity and craftsmanship of makers across Africa, Oceania, and the Indigenous Americas, whose works have long embodied cultural identity, spiritual practice, and communal history. Featuring expressive African figural sculpture, masterfully carved Oceanic works, and powerful objects from the Indigenous Americas, the auction offers collectors an opportunity to engage with artistic traditions that have shaped global histories of art while honoring the enduring cultural legacies from which they emerged. Full catalog and bidding: view on liveauctioneers .
In this auction (241 lots)
Categories: Firearms & Militaria (5) · Sporting Goods & Outdoors (3) · Jewelry & Watches (1) · Toys & Collectibles (1) · Coins & Currency (1) · Pottery, China & Glass (1)
- Lot 0100 — Asante (Ashanti), Akua'ba fertility figure
- Lot 0101 — Bushongo (Kuba), Ngedi mu Ntey (cosmetic box)
- Lot 0102 — Asante (Ashanti), Abamphruwa (gold-dust box) with crocodiles
- Lot 0103 — Kyaman (Akan), Gold crocodile pendant
- Lot 0104 — Pende, Mbangu mask
- Lot 0105 — Benin, Figural group
- Lot 0106 — Ogoni, Mask
- Lot 0107 — Nuba-Tira or Nuer, Scepter or throwing knife
- Lot 0108 — Zulu, Headrest
- Lot 0109 — Igbo, Dance crest
- Lot 0110 — Songye, Nkisi power figure
- Lot 0111 — Vili or Yombe, Mask
- Lot 0112 — Senufo, Heddle pulley
- Lot 0113 — Asante (Ashanti), Asesedwa (prestige stool)
- Lot 0114 — Makua, Monkey mask
- Lot 0115 — Fang, Ntumu reliquary guardian figure
- Lot 0116 — Venda, Ngoma (court drum)
- Lot 0117 — Luba, Kabila (bowl bearer) or mboko
- Lot 0118 — Kwere or Zaramo, Hairpin
- Lot 0119 — Makua, Avian mask
- Lot 0120 — Nuna, Granary door with lock
- Lot 0121 — Songye, Kifwebe mask
- Lot 0122 — Shona, Bakatwa (sword or knife)
- Lot 0123 — Lwalwa, Mask
- Lot 0124 — Fang, Bieri reliquary guardian head
- Lot 0125 — Mambila, Tadep guardian figure
- Lot 0126 — Hemba, Male figure
- Lot 0127 — Oromo, Kallacha headpiece
- Lot 0128 — Punu, Mask
- Lot 0129 — Nyaturu, Wedding gourd
- Lot 0130 — Kaguru, Standing female figure
- Lot 0131 — Bamana, Mask
- Lot 0132 — Gogo, House post with lizard and breasts
- Lot 0133 — Kota, Mbulu Ngulu reliquary guardian figure
- Lot 0134 — Kuba, Ishyeen Imaalu mask
- Lot 0135 — Ibibio, Ekong society marionette
- Lot 0136 — Gurage, Room divider post
- Lot 0137 — Kuba, Shoowa prestige panels, set of three
- Lot 0138 — Yoruba, Female Ere Ibeji (twin figure)
- Lot 0139 — Guro, Mask surmounted by a bowl
- Lot 0140 — North Nguni or Swati, Axe
- Lot 0141 — Makonde, Helmet mask
- Lot 0142 — Lega, Bwami mask
- Lot 0143 — Luba or Lulua (Luluwa), Crouching figure
- Lot 0144 — Dan, Mask
- Lot 0145 — Somali, Barkin (Barshin) headrest
- Lot 0146 — Nyaturu, Gourd figure
- Lot 0147 — Songye, Nkishi (power figure)
- Lot 0148 — Aduma, Mask
- Lot 0149 — Bwa, Mask
- Lot 0150 — Tonga, Fishing harpoons, set of three
- Lot 0151 — Dan, Seated maternity figure
- Lot 0152 — Ibibio, Mask with articulated jaw
- Lot 0153 — Anyang, Miniature ritual heads, set of two
- Lot 0154 — Makonde, Maternity figure
- Lot 0155 — Bamana, Large Chi Wara (antelope headdress)
- Lot 0156 — Biwat, Flute mask
- Lot 0157 — Boiken, Huamp (bowl)
- Lot 0158 — Hunstein Mountains, Garra mask
- Lot 0159 — Nukuoro, Dinonga Eidu or Tino deity figure
- Lot 0160 — Asmat, Shield
- Lot 0161 — Boiken, Turtle bowl
- Lot 0162 — Murik Lakes, Ancestor figure
- Lot 0163 — Papuan, Pedestal bowl
- Lot 0164 — Lower Yuat River, Fish
- Lot 0165 — Kwoma, Nogwi figure
- Lot 0166 — Solomon Islands, Quata dance staff
- Lot 0167 — Iatmul, Mask
- Lot 0168 — Iatmul, Figure
- Lot 0169 — New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Malangan Figure
- Lot 0170 — Abelam, Ancestor figure
- Lot 0171 — Papuan, Ancestor head
- Lot 0172 — Abelam, Ancestor figure
- Lot 0173 — Filipino, Bulul figure
- Lot 0174 — Sepik River, Ancestor figure
- Lot 0175 — Iatmul, Suspension hook figure
- Lot 0176 — Sepik River, Suspension hook figure
- Lot 0177 — Sepik River, Ancestor figure
- Lot 0178 — Sepik River, Ancestor mask
- Lot 0179 — Sepik River, Figural trumpet or War-Horn
- Lot 0180 — Papuan, Collection of three objects
- Lot 0181 — Kwoma, Nogwi figure
- Lot 0182 — Chorrera, Vessel
- Lot 0183 — Colima, Effigy vessel
- Lot 0184 — Zapotec, Monte Alban IIIA Cylindrical vases, pair
- Lot 0185 — Moche, Mask
- Lot 0186 — Totonac, Bowl
- Lot 0187 — Jalisco, Female figure
- Lot 0188 — Huastec, Centeocihu?tl Goddess of Maize head fragment
- Lot 0189 — Veracruz, Crouching warrior with shield
- Lot 0190 — Nayarit, Standing musician
- Lot 0191 — Pre-Columbian, Collection of thirteen objects
- Lot 0192 — Colima, Hunchback vessel
- Lot 0193 — Jalisco, Seated figure
- Lot 0194 — Pre-Columbian Style, Collection of fourteen objects
- Lot 0195 — Veracruz, Sonriente figural vessel
- Lot 0196 — Colima, Figural group with dog
- Lot 0197 — Nayarit, Maternity figure
- Lot 0198 — Nayarit, Seated warrior
- Lot 0199 — Mexican, Collection of eleven festival masks
- Lot 0200 — Zacatecas, Seated female figure
- Lot 0201 — Nayarit, Redware figure
- Lot 0202 — Colima, Seated shaman
- Lot 0203 — Ancient Greek, Attic, Red-figure skyphos with owls
- Lot 0204 — Sasanian Empire, Bowl with Bacchic figure
- Lot 0205 — Ancient Greek, Attic, Red-figure lekythos
- Lot 0206 — Khurvin, Reclining rams, pair
- Lot 0207 — Etruscan, Olpe (jar)
- Lot 0208 — Roman, Vessels, set of two
- Lot 0209 — Ancient Greek, Votive head
- Lot 0210 — Mediterranean or Near Eastern, Mortar
- Lot 0211 — Nok, Seated figure
- Lot 0212 — Bamana or Marka, Mask
- Lot 0213 — African, Collection of four baskets
- Lot 0214 — Chokwe, Mask
- Lot 0215 — Ekoi, Obang mask
- Lot 0216 — Baule, Blolo Bla (female spirit spouse)
- Lot 0217 — Baule, Blolo Bian (male spirit spouse)
- Lot 0218 — Zulu, Maternity staff
- Lot 0219 — Yaure, Mask
- Lot 0220 — Zulu, Headrest
- Lot 0221 — Kwele (Bakwele), Mask
- Lot 0222 — Lobi, Bateba (figure)
- Lot 0223 — Pende, Squatting female ancestor figure
- Lot 0224 — Makonde, Helmet mask
- Lot 0225 — Zulu, Spear
- Lot 0226 — Gurage, Taba (serving dish)
- Lot 0227 — Mbunda, Sachihongo mask
- Lot 0228 — Ethiopian, Talsam or ya b?rana k?tab (healing scroll)
- Lot 0229 — Asante (Ashanti), Akua'ba fertility figure
- Lot 0230 — Asante (Ashanti), Maternity figure
- Lot 0231 — Oromo / Arussi (Arsi) / Amarro, Chawa shield
- Lot 0232 — Zulu, Iklwa (stabbing spear)
- Lot 0233 — Biombo, Mask
- Lot 0234 — Yoruba, Maternity figure
- Lot 0235 — Nupe, Door
- Lot 0236 — Senufo, Harp
- Lot 0237 — Mende, Seated female figure
- Lot 0238 — Kamba, Askari figure
- Lot 0239 — Kamba, Askari staff
- Lot 0240 — Bamana, Fertility figure
- Lot 0241 — Ogoni, Mask with articulated jaw
- Lot 0242 — Bamana, Helmet mask
- Lot 0243 — Cameroon Grasslands, Figural drum
- Lot 0244 — Tonga, Spears, set of two
- Lot 0245 — Senufo, Seated female figure
- Lot 0246 — Kwele (Bakwele), Bata (ram) mask
- Lot 0247 — West African, Standing female figure
- Lot 0248 — Zulu, Ithunga (milk pail)
- Lot 0249 — Ovimbundu , Prestige staff
- … and 91 more lots
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