Congo Fetish Figure with Snake and Nails
An African carved wood fetish figure, standing man with snake, painted face and studded with nails. Congo. Height 55 cm
Hemba Male Ancestor Figure: Symbol of Authority and Continuity
Small Hemba male ancestor figure or Singiti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Hemba sculptural tradition is devoted mainly to representation of male ancestors and the style and pose of this example is typical - hands on hips and stomach protruding.…
Ekonda Botolo Chief's Hat
Ekonda 'Botolo' Chief's hat, Democratic Republic of Congo, in a layered conical form with a central brass disc, height 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Congo Wooden Ancestor Figure, Mid 20th Century
A wooden ancestor figure, Dem. Republic of Congo, mid 20th century 66 cm high
Congo Figure Stool with Scarification
An African Congo figured stool, the standing figure supporting the disc slab 'seat' upon its head supported by its hands, scarification detail. Height 46.5 cm
Kuba Pipes: 19th Century Congo Carvings
Three carved wooden Kuba pipes, Congo, 19th century, the largest 54 cm long
Dark Patina Lega Ivory Figure from Congo, 1950s
A Lega ivory figure, stained with palm oil to give dark patina, collected in 1950's, Congo, Africa. Provenance: on document, height 21 cm
Lega Ivory Mask "Skull of My Father"
A Lega ivory mask, this Lega mask is known as lukungu lwa tata, which literally means 'Skull of My Father'. on fitted metal stand, Democratic Republic of Congo. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, South American Private Collector, height…
Timber Hilted Congo Machette with Incised Blade
An Upper Congo Machette, with timber hilt and incised blade,
Songye Kifwebe Mask from Democratic Republic of Congo
A large & fine Songe Kifwebe mask, the grooved pattern on the face of the mask is a common characteristic of a Kifwebe mask from the Songye tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo in central sub-Saharan Africa. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes…
Central African Malady Mask
Central African Malady mask. Carved wood, with peripheral tassel holes. Label from Sidewalk gallery attrib. Republic of Congo origin. Wood. Height 31 cm
Kusu Male Figure
Kusu Figure. Carved wooden male figure with arms resting on abdomen. Heart-shaped facial plane, raised features and scarification to cheeks. Democratic Republic of Congo. Height 20.5 cm. Width 7 cm
Hemba Janus Figure: Male and Female in Harmony
Hemba Figure. Kabeja a Janus statue representing a male and female figure, hands resting on abdomens, the raised coiffure hollowed at the top, coffee bean shaped eyes under raised eyebrows. Rich patina. Dem Republic of Congo. Height 28.5 cm. Width 9 cm
Mangbetu Ebony Busts: Traditional Beauty from Central Africa
A pair of impressive Central African ebony busts, the male and female with traditional hairstyles and facial scarification, from the Uele district on the border of Oubangui in French Equatorial Africa and the Belgian Congo, Mangbetu tribe. Height 38 cm…
Congo Initiation Mask with White and Ochre Banding
Congo Initiation mask. Black ridges with white & ochre banding. Losses. Height 46 cm
African Ironwood Tobacco Box with Male Interlocking Figures
An African Ironwood lidded tobacco box from the Congo. Male interlocking figures are carved to body. Provenance: Mildred Tice was a missionary from Pennsylvania in the Congo. She returned to the USA in 1935. Height 14.5 cm
Congo Ebony Drummer Statue
An African ebony female statue Beating drum from the Congo. Split to hair. Provenance: Mildred Tice was a missionary from Pennsylvania in the Congo. She returned to the USA in 1935. Height 28 cm
Congo Male Drummer Statue
An African wooden male statue Beating drum from the Congo. Provenance: Mildred Tice was a missionary from Pennsylvania in the Congo. She returned to the USA in 1935. Height 38 cm
Hemba/Luba Congo Monkey Mask - 23 cm
An African monkey mask from the Congo. Used by the Hemba/Luba tribe. Length 23 cm
African Goddess Boundary Marker from Congo
A 19th century African boundary marking female God figure. Discovered on the edge of a village in the Congo. Comes with stand. Height 150 cm (including stand)
Congo Male God Figure with Stand
A 19th century African boundary marking male God figure. Discovered on the edge of a village in the Congo. Comes with stand. Height 154 cm (including stand)
Kuba Shoowa Cloth with Antler Velvet and Provenance
A Kuba Shoowa cloth Congo rafia and antler velvet. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including…
Kuba Shoowa Cloth with Antler Velvet & Rafia
A Kuba Shoowa cloth Congo rafia and antler velvet. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including…
Congo Fetish from Michael Green Collection
Unknown fetish, possibly Congo, early 20th century. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including…
19th Century Congo Standing Figure
Congo figure 19th century standing figure, one extended arm, raised facial features, top knot to head, bound with early trade cloth. Mid brown dry patina, traces of black pigment. Height 30 cm. Width 9 cm
Congo Fetish Figure with Metal and Bead Decoration
African fetish figure, wood with skin apron, metal neck ornament and steel and bead decoration, Republic of Congo. 23 cm
Large Songye Mask with Woven Cape, Congo
Songye Mask of large proportions decorated with a series parallel incisions on the face and equipped with a woven fibre cape piece at rear, Congo. Mounted on wooden stand. 46 cm
19th Century African Iron Songe Axe with Copper Sheathed Handle
A 19th century African iron Songe axe, probably Ngongo tribe, Congo. Wooden handle sheathed in copper. Four heads in the iron work. Provenance: Purchased from Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2007. Previously purchased in in Belgium during the 1880 period by…
19th Century African Iron Songe Axe with Snakeskin Handle
A 19th century African iron Songe axe, probably Ngongo tribe, Congo. It has a wooden handle sheathed in snakeskin. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2007. Previously purchased in in Belgium during the 1880 period by Meister Doctor Joachim H…
Congo Colonial Fetish Figure
Congo Colonial figure This figure has small, well-defined features to head and face, an elongated neck and body; the arms are carved free of the body and end in hands resting to the side; the legs have slightly bent knees; the chest has a hollow for…
Pierced Pende Mask with Scarification and Headdress
Fine Pende mask, a beautiful mask; the mouth, eyes and rim pierced; scarification to cheeks and forehead; attached natural-fibre headdress to top and a fine original patina of red, white and black pigment. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Length 25.5 cm.…
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