Anthropomorphic cult axe - D. R. Congo, Luba-Kasai, Kalundwe

A fine and rare Kasai Luba mask, Luba of the Kasai; D.R. CongoThe unusual mask of massive form with high rounded forehead, narrow eyes and thick -shaped nose, the mouth simple and jutting, and squared

Axt Luba-Kasai, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 57 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Luba Kasai D.R. Kongo CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

A carved wooden handle with ancestor head on the end, embellished with hand hammered metal ( aluminum) strips and forged steel blade with incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The

Probably Luba or Songte, DR Congo region. Late 1890s or later, well made 'trade' axe of a grooved hard wood with well worn leather wrapped, bound thread, and overlaid bands of colored strapped leather

wood, kaolin, H: 33,5 cm, H: 13,2 inch Provenance: Dirk Vonck, Brussels, Belgium Wolf-Bernard Müller, Krefeld, Germany Continent: Africa

wood, rich brown to blackish brown patina, a long-legged animal as cariatid figure for a slightly vaulted pillow, rising from massive rectangular base, slightly dam., abrasion of paint H: 14 cm; B: 12

wood, brown patina, typical form, min. dam., cracks, traces of abrasion, base H: 11,5 cm, H: 4,5 inch Continent: Africa

A Songye axe. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and metal. 14 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Wear and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private N

wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

D.R. Congo, possibly Luba, double-figural caryatid stool, age uncertain, but gives the apearance of age and authenticity, 14"h. Provenance: Southern California Estate

D.R. Congo, possibly Luba, double-figural caryatid stool, age uncertain, but gives the apearance of age and authenticity, 14"h. Provenance: Southern California Estate

wood, decorating brass tags, Probably head pieces of anthropomorphic slit drums "nkoko ngombo". H: 9 cm; 13,5 cm, H: 3,5 inch; 5,3 inch Provenance: Antoine Autru (1892-1966), colonial official in the

Origin: Luba, Congo Size: 17.5" Subject/Materials: The figure at the top blows a dazzling fleur-de-lis blade from its mouth while a snake slithers up the shaft stalking a frog. The image of the snake

metal, wood, L: 46,5 cm, L: 18,3 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany Lit.: Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 186, ill. 441

Kifwebe Society, Luba, D.R. Congo, mask, executed in black against yellowed white, somewhat smallish example, signs of age and use, 15"h. Provenance: Retired Southern California Art Professor who coll

(8) African carved wood head rests, Includes Luba, Hemba, Ethiopia, DR Congo, 4"h x 11"w x 4.5"d Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese

Wood, ancient patina and various materials. Luba, D.R. of Congo. 24x9cm

Height: 14.75" Width: 12.5" Depth: 12.5" Weight: 14 lbs This attractive DR Congo stool features a kneeling figure holding an object.

CONGO DRC Beautiful LUBA Anthropomorphic Comb Nice sculpture A very expressive female figure is seated on the comb The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC. Their caryatid seats, their cup holders,

CONGO DRC LUBA OLIFANT Rare anthropomorphic Luba oliphant. The female character is embedded in a wooden horn, she has the ritual scarifications, the hands holding the chest. Beautiful headdress Delica

19th c. Kifwebe of the Songye/Luba Peoples, North Shaba, (Katanga, DR Congo), in painted and carved wood with downturned horns of a Ram, symbol of virility and leadership. Displayed on a black metal m

wood, encrusted patina, remains of pigments, cylindrical corpus, crowned by anthropomorphic head with massive horns, wickerwork basket with feathers ornament, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, bas

Luba-Kalundwe Pestle, Democratic Republic of the Congo lubuko Wood with shiny light brown patina Height 8 1/2in (21.5cm) Provenance Alan Brandt, Inc., Works of Art, New York Lucille and Harold Straus

metal, wood, L: 61 cm, L: 24,0 inch Provenance: Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany