AFRICAN HEMBA FIGURE, DEM. REPUBLIC OF CONGO

African Hemba ancestor figure (Singiti), Late 19th-Early 20th C. Democratic Republic of Congo. Dark patina. Condition: Smooth patina; extensive signs of age; loss of wood in legs. Provenance: Estate o

Chokwe people, carved wood figure, 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the figure wearing a curved headdress with elaborate incised geometric design, the body similarly decorated with inci

A Hemba janus figure. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 12 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Condition: includes stand. Insect damage, cracks, and chipping present throughout

Lega Peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood idol figure, 20th century, featuring four carved masques / faces. 15.25" H x 3.75" diameter. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese mus

Hemba peoples style carved wood figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 12.5"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Ca. first half 20thC. Luba/Hemba rattle featuring male singiti figure above three seed pod rattles; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with worn rattles, cracked left hand, separate crack left should

Group of four African Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood figures; each standing, with incised detailing; one with braided raffia cap; H: 22" (tallest, approx.); two

Three African Half-Figures Democratic Republic of Congo/Gabon, early 20th century One Luba/Hemba diviner's kabeja Janus figure, One Fang cylindrical female with bead eyes. O

Two African Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood ancestor figures; each of male form; H: 35 1/2" (taller, approx.)

A group of three Central African Style Figures. Includes Democratic Republic of the Congo Teke style figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo Luba or Hemba style figure, and Congo Tabwa style colonial

Group of seven African pottery figures, including: four small Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo seated in various positions; together with three seated, of male and female form; H: 10 1/2&#

Central Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba / Kusu peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fantastic and fascinating wooden power figure known as a kakudji, skillfully hand-sculpted and adorned in

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba (Bahemba) peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden fetish figure with a classic Luba/Hemba (the two groups live near eac

Two African, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood pieces, including: vessel with seated female to lower; together with bound figure between two posts, possibly Hemba/Luba; H: 12 3/4" (

A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOLDemocratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. This is a double caryatid stool, presenting a male and female figure, with similar darkened coifs, standing with arms bent at t

A VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD STANDING FEMALE FETISH FIGURE WEARING ANIMAL HIDE LOIN CLOTH, POSSIBLY HEMBA PEOPLE, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY, with a dissecte

Miniature figure from Songye people, Democratic Republic of Congo. Highly-stylized features - not least of which is the use of dark and light contrast to delineate forms within the figure - indicate i

A Hemba figure Democratic Republic of Congo Carved wood, the male figure shown with a strong brow and oversized eyes, the broad neck leading to wide rounded shoulders, the arms held to the sides, lowe

20th-Century Songye Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo hand carved from one piece of wood. Lightweight wood. Measures 15 in. L x 8.5 in. W x 9 in. Deep. Female mask Used in ceremonies that are rel

A yombe figure seated on an animal, DRC, Africa:12" W x 9 1/2" D x 22" H

A male Teke figure. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Late 19th century. Wood. 12" x 3" x 2 3/4". Condition: includes stand. Some cracks present. Provenance: Cecile Kerner, Brussels. P

Teke people fetish figure, D.R. Republic Congo, early 20th Century, 9.5"h Provenance: Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

A group of three West African wooden figures. 20th century. ++ Three Yaka figures. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Largest: 8" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/2'. Smallest: 4" x 1". ++ Congo style figure. Left arm m

Hemba Male Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood with dark brown patina Height 23 1/4in (59cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, CA, acquired in the 1960s Thenc