Caryatid stool - D. R. Congo, Songe

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

Luba, D.R. Congo, caryatid figural stool with a kneeling woman holding up the seat with her two arms; classically and beautifully carved but probably a late reproduction, 19.5"h. Provenance: Southern

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, hide, animal hair, feathers, plant fibre, reptile skin, base Acting as intercessors between ancestral spirits and the living, such larger "minkisi" were intended to benefit the entire community.

wood, metal, plant fibre, animal fur and horn, breakage (right arm), base Particularly remarkable about this figure are the magical paraphernalia, which are apparently still completely preserved. They

wood, kaolin, black and brown pigments, separate worked arms, netted costume, animal skin loincloth, broad leather belt, wearing a "kifwebe" mask in male form "kilume" with high crest, provided with t

wood, black paint, A comparable hut panel is illustrated in J. L. Mestachs standard work about the Songe. According to him, this type of panels was mostly collected between 1900 and 1930. H: 54,5 cm,

fired clay, red coating, of bulbous form with a short neck and grooved decor, slightly dam., minor missing parts (bottom) H: 19,5 cm, H: 7,7 inch Provenance: Hans Wolf, Zurich, Switzerland Karl-Ludwig

wood, middle brown patina, accentuated breasts and navel, min. dam., cracks, (base, left side of the neck) H: 29 cm, H: 11,4 inch Provenance: Dirk Vonck, Brussels, Belgium (ca. 1950/60) Hans Reinmöll

Title: Kuba Stool Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 18.5" h x 11" w Materials: Wood Additional Information: African Triball Art Kuba Stool DR Congo Reserve: $240.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-ra

Title: Songye Luhuna caryatid stool - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: An ostentatious element and symbol of power, this type of seating was frequently used as a pedestal for mankishi f

Title:Luba wood caryatid stool - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Kneeling and supporting the circular tray of a seat, a female figure forms the receptacle of a deceased sovereign leader

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

A female figure caryatid stool, DRC, Songe. 20th century. 19"Provenance: The Alvin M. Cohen Collection, Bethesda MD.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic

African Art Kuba Wooden Stool from DR Congo. The dimension is 18.75 inches high x 11 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $55.00 flat rate shipping within the Cont

Unique stool from the CHOKWE people of DR Congo. High quality wooden chair, beautifully carved with typical TCHOKWE motifs. This chair was used by the chief and is moved over by generation to generati

Title: Stool – Wood – Luba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: In many cultures throughout the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo the seats of leaders are important

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 13.5" Width: 9.5" Depth: 9.5" Weight: 5.5 lbs This stool features three human faces on the center section of the stool.

Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with head turned to the right, vegetable fiber pouch, darkened patina, 19.5"h x 4.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Ph

Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), mask, carved line textured wood, 15.25"h x 6.25"w x 3.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), iron currency with hooks, 17"h x 4.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Title: LUBA superb cariatid stool seat figure statue Congo African Tribal Art 1331 Additional Information: CONGO DRC Superb LUBA caryatid stool This superb stool presents a very particular architectur

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