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Jonathan W. Fisher Collection

Jonathan Waters Fisher (June 11, 1948 - October 24, 2022)

Works in Collection

Kuba "Ikula" Knife
SKU: AFK-2201

Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century.
Iron blade with carved wood handle.
(13” h. x 2 5/8” w. x 2” d.)

Per Wikipedia:
An ikul or ikula is a knife or a short sword of the Kuba of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The ikul consists of a leaf-shaped blade (iron or copper or wood) and a wooden handle finished with a round knob with sometimes decorative inlays. The blade has a well-marked central edge and can be decorated with engravings.  They are ceremonial knives, some of which are made solely of wood (handle and blade) and richly decorated.

The ikul are about 35 centimetres long. According to tradition, King Shyaam aMbul aNgoong would have introduced the ikul in the seventeenth century after a long period of war. The king would then have forbidden the shongo sword to replace it with the ikul, a symbol of peace.

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. Indigo Arts Gallery, c.1990.
 

$250

Antique Balinese Tiger Figure
SKU: INDOS-2201

Unknown artist - Bali, Indonesia, early to mid 20th century
Painted wood.
(7 1/2" w. x 10” d. x 4” h.)

Ex. Jonathan Fisher collection.  ex. Nusantara Gallery c. 1990.

$225

Turkana Head Rest, Mid-20th century
SKU: AFH-17

Turkana people, Kenya
Wood and woven leather rawhide.
(8 1/4" h. x 8 1/4" w. x 3 3/4" d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph Fisher
Purchased in Uganda, c.1968-1970.  

$175

Miniature Hindu Festival Mask
SKU: NPM-038

Nepal, 20th cent.
Wood, oil paint.
(6 1/4” h. x 3 1/2” w. x 2 3/4” d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan Fisher
ex. Nusantara gallery

$175

The Haircut
SKU: AFG-0025

Acrylic on Canvas
(10 1/4" x 14 1/4"), 1999.

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher.  
Purchased from the artist in Cienfuegos, Cuba in 2000.

$175

Turkana Head Rest, Mid-20th century
SKU: AFH-16

Turkana people, Kenya
Wood and woven leather rawhide.
(7" h. x 8 1/4" w. x 3 1/4" d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph Fisher
Purchased in Uganda, c.1968-1970.  

$165

Product Status: 
Sold
Old Maasai Necklace
SKU: AFB-2201

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Glass beads, wire, recycled plastic, recycled metal
(12 1/4" h. x 9 5/8” w. x 1/4” d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph and Sally Fisher
Purchased in Tanzania or Kenya, c.1968-1970.  

$150

Old Maasai Necklace
SKU: AFB-2202

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Glass beads, wire, recycled plastic, recycled metal
(12 1/4" h. x 9 5/8” w. x 1/4” d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph and Sally Fisher
Purchased in Tanzania or Kenya, c.1968-1970.  

$150

Old Maasai Beaded Pendant
SKU: AFB-2205

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Glass beads, wire, cotton thread, animal hide
(6 3/4”h.  x  7 1/2” w. x 1/2” d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph and Sally Fisher
Purchased in Tanzania or Kenya, c.1968-1970. 

$150

Old Maasai Beaded Pendant
SKU: AFB-2203

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Beads, wire, steel chain, cotton thread, animal hide
(6 3/4" h. x 3 3/4” w. x 1/2” d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph and Sally Fisher
Purchased in Tanzania or Kenya, c.1968-1970. 

$125

Old Maasai Beaded Necklace
SKU: AFB-2204

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Glass beads, wire, cotton thread, animal hide
(16” h. x 3 1/2” w. x 1/2” d.)

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
ex. collection of Ralph and Sally Fisher
Purchased in Tanzania or Kenya, c.1968-1970. 

$125

Old Maasai Beaded Earring
SKU: AFB-2206

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Glass beads, animal hide, wire, recycled metal, cotton thread
(6 1/2" h. x 2 1/4” w. x 1/2”d.)

$125

Old Maasai Beaded Earring
SKU: AFB-2207

Maasai people - Kenya or Tanzania, c. 1960s
Glass beads, animal hide, wire, cotton thread
(6” h. x 1 3/4”{ w. x 1/2” d.)

$95

Old Igbo mask
SKU: AFM-2210

Igbo people, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century.
Wood w/ organic patina (13" h. x 9" w. x 6 3/4" d.).

Ex. collection of Jonathan W. Fisher
Purchased c. 1970. 

Note:  Mask has been extensively used.  Mask is in found condition with erosion of face on sides and some repairs, as shown in photos.

Price on Request