Lot 0114

Lifesize 19th C. African Kongo Carved Stone Hand

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

19th C. African Dogon Stone Seated Ancestor Figure: West Africa, Mali or Burkina Faso, Dogon culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved ancestor or Tellem figure made from a warm red-brown sandstone in a stylized crouching position. The

202419th C. African Dogon Stone Seated Ancestor FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. African Senufo Wood Figure on Horse: **Originally Listed At $1800** West Africa, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a equestrian figure. The horse. As is usual with Se

202319th C. African Senufo Wood Figure on HorseSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Nigerian Benin Wood Oba Staff: **Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Oba staff - a staff intended to memorialize an Oba or king - hand-carved from

202119th C. Nigerian Benin Wood Oba StaffSee Sold Price

Sold

AFRICAN WOODEN TRIBAL FIGURE, WOMAN WITH STRAW SKIRT: Hand carved with tribal markings on forehead, chest and torso. Issued: 19th c. Dimensions: 23.5"H Country of Origin: Africa Provenance: David Farin Collection

2020AFRICAN WOODEN TRIBAL FIGURE, WOMAN WITH STRAW SKIRTSee Sold Price

Sold

African Ivory Coast Baule Gbekre Baboon Sculpture: An African Ivory Coast Baule Gbekre (Baboon) Mbotumbo harvest deity sculpture (19th Century) hard carved wood depicting an anthropomorphic baboon figure holding an offering bowl in its hands for recei

2020African Ivory Coast Baule Gbekre Baboon SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

African Congo Hemba Ancestor Figure Sculpture: An African D.R.C. Congo Hemba Wooden Ancestor Figure sculpture (19th Century) carved wood depicting male figure standing on a circular base having short legs, elongated torso, and hands resting on the

2021African Congo Hemba Ancestor Figure SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Ethiopian Coptic Stone Icon w/ 5 Panels: **Originally Listed At $400** Eastern Africa, Ethiopia, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved greenstone traveling icon with two wide faces containing a pair of cavities incised with tr

201920th C. Ethiopian Coptic Stone Icon w/ 5 PanelsSee Sold Price

Sold

African Hand Carved Stone Contemporary Shona Sculpture "Two Faces": African hand carved Shona stone sculpture "Two Faces". Fine Art, Sculpture, Contemporary, Ethnographic & Indigenous Artifacts, Collectible, African Sculptures & Statues, Vintage 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 12

2023African Hand Carved Stone Contemporary Shona Sculpture "Two Faces"See Sold Price

Sold

Two Hand Carved Stone African Tribal Statue Bust: Two signed hand carved stone African tribal head bust. This lot features an African woman head bust carved in stone signed "BRIGHTON NHAWU" and a male carved stone bust with no apparent signature. Sma

2022Two Hand Carved Stone African Tribal Statue BustSee Sold Price

Sold

African Hand Carved Shona Stone Female Busts Sculptures: A pair of African Shona hand carved stone busts of women with pulled back braided hair, and necklaces. Some very minor buff work can be noticed. The larger piece has been signed by Denis Gatsi on the

2023African Hand Carved Shona Stone Female Busts SculpturesSee Sold Price

Sold

African Shona Carved Stone Figure: DESCRIPTION: An African Shona hand carved stone figural statue. Depicting a kneeling creature-like figure, incised illegible signature at base. CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: H: 15.5" x W:

2020African Shona Carved Stone FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

AFRICAN CARVED STONE FIGURE, 20TH C., H 21": AFRICAN CARVED STONE FIGURE, 20TH C., H 21" Carved stone figure of a seated male.

2022AFRICAN CARVED STONE FIGURE, 20TH C., H 21"See Sold Price

Sold

AFRICAN CARVED STONE SCULPTURE, 20TH C., H 27": AFRICAN CARVED STONE SCULPTURE, 20TH C., H 27" Carved stone sculpture of an elongated head. Sitting on a metal base.

2022AFRICAN CARVED STONE SCULPTURE, 20TH C., H 27"See Sold Price

Sold

Hand Carved African Stone Bust 1900's African Art: Hand Carved African Stone Bust 1900's African Art 9" Tall x 6" At Its Widest Point In Overall Good Condition Please look at Photos Closely Out of a New York City Estate

2023Hand Carved African Stone Bust 1900's African ArtSee Sold Price

Sold

African Abstract Figural Stone Sculpture Signed Kenny M: African abstract modern figural hand-carved stone carving, signed by the artist Kenny M. Dimension: H: 5 3/4 in. Green hard stone. Condition: good original estate condition, no chips or repairs noted.

2019African Abstract Figural Stone Sculpture Signed Kenny MSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique African Kongo Ntadi Funeral Stone Figure: Antique African Kongo Ntadi Funeral Stone Figure. An Antique Carved stone figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo probably used as a funerary figure by his gesture. Measuring 26 cm H x 12 W. From

2022Antique African Kongo Ntadi Funeral Stone FigureSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Post-Conquest Inca Stone Canopa, Llama Form: South America, Peru / Bolivia, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A hand-carved stone conopa offering vessel in the form of a llama with a circular offering receptacle atop its back

2 days LeftPost-Conquest Inca Stone Canopa, Llama Form

$300

Tall 19th C. Papua New Guinea Carving, Ritual Implement: Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden object of triangular form that rises up to a point with surfaces decorated in deeply incised curvilinear motifs

2 days LeftTall 19th C. Papua New Guinea Carving, Ritual Implement

$740

Rare 19th C. Filipino Ifugao Wood Headhunter Helmet: Southeast Asia, Philippines, Northern Luzon Island, Ifugao, ca. 19th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden headhunter helmet of domed form that depicts a stylized anthropomorphic countena

2 days LeftRare 19th C. Filipino Ifugao Wood Headhunter Helmet

$1,400

19th C. Balinese Wood & Silver Kris Hilt of Rangda: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. 19th century CE. A striking wooden kris hilt, hand-carved to resemble the figure of the mythical Balinese figure Rangda, the terrifying demon queen of the Leyaks b

2 days Left19th C. Balinese Wood & Silver Kris Hilt of Rangda

$800

A Chinese carved Qingtian stone statue of a god of longevity, late 19th century: A Chinese carved Qingtian stone statue of a god of longevity late 19th century Sold with associated original stand. H: 11 3/4, W: 5 5/8, D: 3 3/4 in. (H: 29.85, W: 14.29, D: 9.53 cm.) Provenance: From

May 18, 2024A Chinese carved Qingtian stone statue of a god of longevity, late 19th century

$100

English 18th C Hand-Carved Bust of Cernunnos: Large hand-carved stone bust of Cernunnos, the horned Celtic god of the forest. England, circa 1780. H: 23"W: 12 3/8" D13".   Link to Elemental Garden web page for additi

May 10, 2024English 18th C Hand-Carved Bust of Cernunnos

$125

Songye Female Nkisi Power Figure Sculpture: Songye Hand-Carved Wood Nkisi Magic Power Statue, Democratic Republic of the Congo, of a standing female figure, mounted with copper metal embellishments and a snake encircling her waist. 25.25" H x 7

Jun 05, 2024Songye Female Nkisi Power Figure Sculpture

$50

10 Tribal Primitive Carved Wood Stone African Bust: Estate collection lot a nine (9) hand carved ebony and other exotic woods along with one (1) serpentine stone bust head sculptures. Total of ten (1). Each depicts either a man or woman with distinctiv

May 15, 202410 Tribal Primitive Carved Wood Stone African Bust

FINE CARVED HARDSTONE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE: A solid, and heavy, carved hardstone (possibly a serpentine type stone) sculpture of an elephant. The work may be an antique, late 19th century, carving. It is not signed. Measures: 11 1/2" x 10" x 4"

May 29, 2024FINE CARVED HARDSTONE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE

$30

Large 20th C. Carved Stone Bust: Large 20th Century Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Presented on a Plinth Base. Bust measures 10" x 9-1/2". Overall height: 12". Condition: Some nicks to the surface. Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Domestic

May 08, 2024Large 20th C. Carved Stone Bust

$50

Large African Carved Stone Sculpture: Large African Carved Stone Sculpture of Lions. Unsigned. Measures 5-1/2" x 14-1/2" x 12-1/4". Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party

May 08, 2024Large African Carved Stone Sculpture

$300

Pietro Bazzanti, Venus Di Medici Marble Venus: (Italian, 1823-74). Most elegant Italian 19th century white carved Carrara marble statue of Venus de Medici sculpted by one of the most famous Florentine master sculptors, Pietro Bazzanti. This stunni

May 11, 2024Pietro Bazzanti, Venus Di Medici Marble Venus

$2,000

Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Finial Longnu (Dragon Girl): East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved stone sculpture that may have been an architectural finial for a baluster or pagoda, the underside of the base is h

2 days LeftChinese Ming Dynasty Stone Finial Longnu (Dragon Girl)

$640

Antique African Wooden Sculpture: Antique African Fine Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture. Measures 13" x 5-1/8". Condition: Small seam splits, rubbing otherwise good condition. Estimate: $100.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $78.00

May 08, 2024Antique African Wooden Sculpture

$50

Herrn Rudolf Loers German Bronze & Stone Figural Sculpture Man Pickaxe: 19th century German patinated bronze and stone figural sculpture. Sculpture depicts a figure about to strike the rock base. Base with artists plaque marked Herrn Rudolf Loers. Weight approx., 6 lbs Me

Jun 02, 2024Herrn Rudolf Loers German Bronze & Stone Figural Sculpture Man Pickaxe

$200

Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture: Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture, 19th c., Papua New Guinea, carved wood with white and red pigment, depicting a mythological figure holding a bird, surmounted by a seated figure holding

May 17, 2024Northern New Ireland People Malagan sculpture

$30,000

More Items in African Sculptures & Carvings

African Art Luba Statue: A large wood Luba statue, female, with body scarification, and large coiffure hair on reverse of head. 24" H

4 days LeftAfrican Art Luba Statue

$90

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 9 inches high x 4 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US inc

1 day LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$90

A Deeply caved Antique Tribal African Head.: A Deeply caved Antique Tribal African Head. A mystery artifact with an odd perfume suggestive of regular libation. An utterly fascinating piece; origin and purpose quite unknown. measures approx. 9" X

May 18, 2024A Deeply caved Antique Tribal African Head.

$50

Senufo Stool: African Art Senufo Stool from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 10 inches high x 12 inches depth x 17.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US i

1 day LeftSenufo Stool

$180

Bacongo Fetish Statue: African Art Bacongo Fetish from DRC. The dimension is 11.5 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packin

1 day LeftBacongo Fetish Statue

$100

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 20 inches high x 14 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US i

1 day LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$350

African Art Ewe Statue: A Fon Ewe Fertility Statue, Voudun, display stand is included. 12" H (w/o stand) Provenance: Ex Bruce Heitler collection

4 days LeftAfrican Art Ewe Statue

$700

Benin Bronze Head: African Art Benin Bronze Head from Nigeria. The dimension is 13.25 inches high x 11 inches depth x 10.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $155.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

1 day LeftBenin Bronze Head

$2,400

1 day LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$90

Songye Mask: African Art Songye Mask from Congo. The dimension is 10.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packi

1 day LeftSongye Mask

$60

Chokwe Mask: African Art Chokwe Mask from Congo. The dimension is 14 inches high x 10 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packing

1 day LeftChokwe Mask

$100

Powerful Ram Mask with stand: African Art Powerful Ram Mask from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 15 inches high x 10 inches depth x 8 inches wide. With stand 18 inches high. The shipping cost for domestic is $85.00 flat rate shippin

1 day LeftPowerful Ram Mask with stand

$240

Bamileke Stool: African Art Bamileke Stool from Cameroon. The dimension is 17 inches high x 13 inches depth x 14 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $65.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US incl

1 day LeftBamileke Stool

$260

Zulu Shield: African Art Zulu Shield from South Africa. The dimension is 21.5 inches high x 21 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling,

1 day LeftZulu Shield

$180

Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross: African Art Ethiopian Processional Coptic Cross from Ethiopia. The dimension is 19 inches high x 15 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US i

1 day LeftEthiopian Processional Coptic Cross

$350

Guru Mask: African Art Guru Mask from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 21 inches high x 7 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packi

1 day LeftGuru Mask

$120

Recommended Art

Original oil on canvas by Art Chorney Hermes: Original oil on canvas by Art Chorney Hermes Approx 40x30 image size inches Hand signed by the artist One of a kind original Includes certificate of authenticity. Purchased directly from artist.

5 days LeftOriginal oil on canvas by Art Chorney Hermes

$1,050

Antique early 20C French oil painting signed: ARTIST: - (France, early 20 century) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 4 x 5 inches / 10

4 days LeftAntique early 20C French oil painting signed

$260

Heinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Sperling (Germany, 1844 - 1924) TITLE: Jack Russell Terrier Dog YEAR: 1906 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some scratches/paint losses. Few small inpaintings

4 days LeftHeinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique

$2,100

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

May 18, 2024Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$500

Frank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape original on wood: Frank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape original on wood Frank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape lithograph on wood 34x25 inches approx Cutting sugar cane in the west indies

5 days LeftFrank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape original on wood

$950

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Hudson River, NJ (titled on verso) YEAR: 2022 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE:

4 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$260

Oil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4": Oil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4"

3 days LeftOil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4"

$700

Vincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of.Gaugin, Degas Era: This oil on canvas painting portrays a couple walking along a beach, with light browns and shades of blue dominating the color palette to depict the ocean and the sky. Measuring 20 x 15 inches, the ar

3 days LeftVincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of.Gaugin, Degas Era

$1,150

Leroy Neiman Hand signed Lithograph Mardi Gras: Leroy Neiman Lithograph. Hand signed by Leroy Neiman Approx 40x30 inches. Custom framed. Includes certificate of authenticity.

5 days LeftLeroy Neiman Hand signed Lithograph Mardi Gras

$250

Steamboat Willie Original on canvas by David Lloyd Glover: Steamboat Willie Original on canvas by David Lloyd Glover Original Mixed media on canvas by David Lloyd Glover Hand signed by the artist. Custom framed and includes certificate from the artist. Approx

5 days LeftSteamboat Willie Original on canvas by David Lloyd Glover

$1,250

Andy Warhol Screenprint "San Francisco Silver Spot" Butterfly from the Endangered Species Suite: Andy Warhol Screenprint and Colophon. 1983. 38x38 inches approx. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. This unsigned working trial proof was made outside the regular edition during the process of imag

5 days LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint "San Francisco Silver Spot" Butterfly from the Endangered Species Suite

$2,200

Ludwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Ludwig Adam Kunz (Germany, Austria, 1857 - 1929) TITLE: Tabletop Still Life MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses mostly along edges. Minor craquelure. Few scattered minor in

4 days LeftLudwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique

$1,200

Marcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting: ARTIST: Marcel Brisson (French, 1915 - ???) TITLE: Paris Cityscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZ

4 days LeftMarcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting

$450

Heinrich Hirt (German,1841-1902) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Hirt (Germany, 1841 - 1902) TITLE: Children Playing with Kitten MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few scattered minor inpaintings. ART

4 days LeftHeinrich Hirt (German,1841-1902) oil painting antique

$2,200

Chauncey Foster Ryder (NY,NH,1868-1949) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Chauncey Foster Ryder (New York, New Hampshire, 1868 - 1949) TITLE: Harbor Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Very minor craquelure. Some scattered small inpainting

4 days LeftChauncey Foster Ryder (NY,NH,1868-1949) oil painting antique

$110

Circa 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished: Circa 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished condition. Has slots for naming drawers. Found in Eau Claire WI collection. Hgt 44" w 37" d 24".The insid

3 days LeftCirca 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished

$350

Lifesize 19th C. African Kongo Carved Stone Hand

Item Details

Description

Southern Africa, Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo (Bakongo) peoples, 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a carved stone hand that was made to be resting on a lap; it is holding an implement of some kind. This is from a lifesize statue, and has excellent details, like clearly incised fingernails and details on the implement. This is part of a tumba (bitumba), a stone figure that is placed on the grave of a powerful person. Size: 5.25" W x 8" H (13.3 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Dan Colier, NY Foreign services specialist

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#115313

Condition

The hand has been removed from a larger statue (with cut marks visible on the wrist). Expected wear but shape is excellent.

Buyer's Premium

22.5%

Lifesize 19th C. African Kongo Carved Stone Hand

Name: Lifesize 19th C. African Kongo Carved Stone Hand
SKU: 46716806
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $400

Sell a Similar Item

2 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,301 Reviews

7,903 Followers