THE THOMAS WHEELOCK COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART
~ 230 LOTS ~ NO RESERVES

Live Showroom Auction: Monday, October 28, 2024, 11AM ET
Public Exhibition: October 25, 26, 27, 11AM-4PM

Join Us! Exhibition Reception: Sunday, October 27, 1PM to 4PM.
Special Guest Speaker, Amyas Naegele, 2PM,
“Man of the Flying Masks: Thomas Wheelock”

BUYER’S PREMIUM: IN-HOUSE, PHONE, ABSENTEE: 25%

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Material Culture is honored to announce the sale of The Thomas Wheelock Collection of African Art, set to take place on October 28, 2024. This remarkable collection, assembled over decades, stands as the largest private gathering of Burkina Faso art in the world. It has been immortalized in the rare and influential book, “Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso; The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection,” which showcases hundreds of coveted pieces…Continue Reading

NOTE: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price. We Sell Approximately 60-80 Lots Per Hour. Shown below are a small sampling of lots. Please go to one of the online portal links above to view the entire auction catalog.