![HEMBA Singiti Ancestor Figure Congo African Tribal Art Statue Sculpture 1340: CONGO DRC Hemba Ancestor figure (Singiti) The Hemba are a people living in the province of Katanga (Congo Rdc) between the Congo River and the Lake Tanganyika. They are geographically and culturally c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399892_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
Tribal Art Sculptures & Carvings
![HEMBA Singiti Ancestor Figure Congo African Tribal Art Statue Sculpture 1340: CONGO DRC Hemba Ancestor figure (Singiti) The Hemba are a people living in the province of Katanga (Congo Rdc) between the Congo River and the Lake Tanganyika. They are geographically and culturally c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399892_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Statue Ofika (hanged criminal) MBOLE 77cm figure African Tribal Art Congo 1529: CONGO DRC Beautiful OFIKA Mbole - Bambole figure The Ofika are representations of a hanged prisoner. These statues served as a warning to anyone who wanted to break the rules of the Lilwa, power assoc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Fine Metoko Female Figure Mituku sculpture statue Congo African Tribal Art 1866: CONGO DRC Fine METOKO Female Figure. Beautiful dark patina The stylization of the face and the silhouette aesthetically gives the Metoko statues an irresistible "little robot" style Settled in the hea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399886_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Singiti Statue HEMBA Ancestor Figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1823: CONGO DRC HEMBA Ancestor Figure Atypical by its hairstyle, or rather by its absence of elaborate hairstyle specific of those ancestors figures. This singiti simply has partial baldness The Singiti, th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Large 19" TABWA figure statue Congo sculpture African Tribal Art MC 1925: CONGO DRC Large TABWA ancestor figure The Tabwa are a small people of Central Africa, they live mainly in eastern DRC, but also in Zambia and Tanzania. Characteristics : TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399801_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Beautiful KUSU ancestor figure Statue Congo DRC Hemba African Tribal Art MC 1704: CONGO DRC KUSU ancestor figure The Kusu people live in eastern Congo, DRC, mainly in the province of Maniema, but also in those of North Kivu, Ituri and Tanganyika. They are geographically and cultura](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Fine LUBA old cult figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1275: CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL OLD FEMALE FIGURE LUBA Very beautiful sculpture Despite its atypical position, it combines most of the characteristics of Luba art, superb cross headdress, hands placed on the ches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![European Knight Battling on Horseback Bronze Sculpture: European Knight Battling on Horseback Bronze Sculpture This bronze representation shows the early days when Vikings revealed their strength and power.It shows the Viking in a primitive purity on top](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179523905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![Hopi Katchina Doll - Arizona - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Hopi Katchina Doll - Arizona - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: N/A Origin: Arizona Dimension: 14,57 Inch Materials: wood, feathers Weight: 0,44 Pounds Item type: Statues, ancestors, reliqua](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331413/178754313_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924811)
![Large and Very Heavy Bronze Bamileke Maternity Statue: Title: Large and Very Heavy Bronze Bamileke Maternity Statue Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 14.25" h x 7.5" w Material: Bronze Additional Information: African Tribal Art Large and Very Heav](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196847_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
![African Small Dogon Door - Mali - 23.5" H: Small Dogon Door from Mali. Made of wood and featuring a high relief carved figures like the Nommo (the primordial ancestors of the Dogon people who were responsible for bringing humankind to earth an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177043409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Benin Bronze Plaque with Warriors 13.25" In. High: Vintage bronze plaque representing the King warrior and soldiers of Benin. Vintage casting around 40 to 60 years old. Created using the lost wax method. Each piece is unique as the mold for it is dest](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177033401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Chad Bronze Horse with Riders Statue: Title: Large Chad Bronze Horse with Riders Statue Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 21" h x 16" w Material: Bronze Additional Information: African Tribal Art Large Chad Bronze Horse with Rider](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196857_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - Congo - 23" In. High: Vintage African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure. Hand carved wooden figure, decorated with an assortment of nails, rope, and metal, for the purpose of controlling and directing ambivalent spirits. Revered f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Ife Clay / Terracotta Head of Oni Yoruba Nigeria African 17.5" H: Vintage Handcrafted Ife Clay/Terracotta Head around 40 to 60 years old, standing at approximately 17.5 inches with dimensions of 8.5 inches in width and 9.5 inches in depth, is a rare and fine represe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176379390_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Huge African Sculpture of Senufo Bird - Hornbill Statue 82" In. High: Huge and very rare African Senufo bird (Hornbill) sculpture with open wings , hand carved of wood, the body is clad with silver color metal. Hornbills are noble birds; they mate for life, they share e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177070583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Dogon Bronze Lidded Bowl W/ Seating Female Mali: This impressive African Dogon bronze bowl boasts a seated female figure handle and measures 8" in height with a 5" diameter. Its beautiful verdigris patina adds to its allure.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176970589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191621)
![African Vintage Benin Bronze Oba / King - Nigeria - 9" In. High: Vintage (40 to 60 years old casting) Nigerian Benin Bronze with verdigris patina representing the Oba / King figure holding his authority attributes . A true representation of royal art, created to ho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure - Congo - 25" In. High: Vintage African Nkisi Fetish Power Figure from Congo is a captivating representation of a mystical cultural tradition. Adorned with nails, ropes, and metal, this figure, also known as an Nkisi, has th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177034422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716565090)
![African Mask Crocodile Nuna Bobo Burkina Faso 43" In. Long: Bobo Nuna Crocodile from the Tribal People of Burkina Faso. This unique piece is carved out of a single piece of wood. Animal shaped masks have been identified as the primary sculpted art form of thes](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177072308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Shrine Lobi Male Figure Bateba - Burkina Faso - 17" In. High: Incredible Old Lobi Shrine Male Bateba.This traditional sculpture is a sacred symbol of Burkina Faso and Ghana. The Lobi are believed to be living beings with special powers that influence the harmony](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176944561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716589597)
![Vintage African Benin Bronze Head of Oba Nigeria 22" In.High: Vintage Large African Benin Bronze Head of the Divine King Oba Nigeria. Vintage casting around 40 to 60 years old. Cast imperfections and minor holes, please check pictures attached. The Benin people](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177027371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large African Baule Goli Ceremonial Mask Ivory Coast 45" In.High: A beautiful and unique hand carved Goli tribe mask that originates from the Akan people from Ghana and the Ivory Coast who are known as The Baule ethnicity. Common features of the round face mask incl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176978787_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Life Size Crocodile Nuna Bobo - Burkina Faso - 78" In. Long: This remarkable life-size crocodile is a tribal sculpture from the Nuna Bobo ethnic group of Burkina Faso. Carved from a single piece of wood, this animal-shaped mask is the iconic sculpted art form o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177174602_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
News about Tribal Art Sculptures & Carvings
![Wonders of Africa on display in March 20 Decorative Tribal Art Sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/173016847_1_x-1.jpg)
Wonders of Africa on display in March 20 Decorative Tribal Art Sale
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, March 20, commencing at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct its next Decorative Tribal Art Sale, featuring more than 150 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Two of the three highlights of the March 20 auction are late 20th-century bronzes, but all three originate in […]
![Tribal art and antiquities enchant at Thomaston Place Sept. 22-23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/160207370_1_x.jpg)
Tribal art and antiquities enchant at Thomaston Place Sept. 22-23
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![Ethnographic and tribal art treasures abound at Heritage, July 8](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Murik-Mask-brag-sebug_Heritage_Auctions-1.jpg)
Ethnographic and tribal art treasures abound at Heritage, July 8
DALLAS – A Murik mask from Papua New Guinea and a Taino cohoba stand from the Dominican Republic each could bring $80,000 or more when they are sold in Heritage Auctions’ Ethnographic Art: American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art Signature® Auction July 8. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Well curated selection of tribal art featured in March 15 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-09-at-2.44.06-PM-1.png)
Well curated selection of tribal art featured in March 15 sale
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, March 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Unique Tribal Art. It will feature a thoughtfully curated 167-lot selection of hand-crafted wooden masks and figures from tribes located around the world. Offerings include a large Hemba ancestor figure; a Dan mask, created by a community […]