Unusual Luba figure with deep black patina- bust - Dem.Rep. Congo

A carved wooden male effigy with a most unusual pose, with the hands covering his ears and a deep well handled surface patina. Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall.C

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

c.1930s. With deep black patina, on gallery base. Total height, approx 20 1/2". Provenance: Estate of Cayce Odom of Charlottesville, VA.

CONGO DRC Cute LUBA female cultual figure Nice patina Probably from Malemba Nkulu in the Upemb area The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC. Their caryatid seats, their cup holders, chiefs' sticks,

A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized and elongated features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 8.75 inches

A Very finely carved wooden female Bowl bearer sculpture with elaborate headdress and well polished patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 9 x 4.5 inches. ( 10.5 inches on custom bas

A carved wooden magic idol embellished with various magic regalia such as shells,claws and beads. The wood sculpture has a deep well handled surface patina. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. T

A very finely carved wooden staff or cane with a ancestor figure on top with kifwebe society like features and deep well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Staff m

A carved wooden round ceremonial mask with incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask measures 16.75 x 15 inche

Mid century style of signed Austin Productions Inc. cast ceramic gazelle mount, c. 1981. black patina , some surface wear, sits on a laminated box, 28 in H, 7.5 in. Wide, 12 in. Deep. Horns are remova

DESCRIPTION: Bronze dore inkwells with center tray in front of horned goat's head and two black patina children flanking the center. MEASUREMENTS: 14" long x 6" deep x 7" high. CONDITION: Minimal char

Title: Neck rest – Wood – Luba – Congo DRC Description: A beautiful authentic LUBA neck rest, D.R. Congo. Beautiful detailed figure with good patina is balancing the neckrest with he

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba/Kusu, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable carved-wood sculpture of a seated ancestor figure painted black and embellished w

Luba, Toma, Baule Peoples, (7) canes and scepters, DR Congo, dark stained carved wood, all topped with carved human figures or busts, 52"h (tallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Phili

This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope

A finely carved vintage to antique wooden female effigy with stylized form and well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. From a Private Philadelphia collection. The figure measures 11.

A Very Fine Old carved wooden staff top with highly stylized ancestor figure on top, swept back coiffure and a most unusual surface patina. Mbala peoples, Congo, Africa. The staff top measures 9.5 inc

A well handled and worn Janus form carved wooden fetish with a deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of field use. Divination and power figures like this were used as instruments used to b

DESCRIPTION: A pair of bronze busts depicting Native American figures decorated with large headdresses, completed in a heavily gilded patina, and fitted atop black slab base. CIRCA: 20th Cent. DIMENSI

wood, blackish brown patina, fine carved, unusual: two left hands, slightly dam., abrasion of paint; "bateba yadawora" (= "sad bateba") express deep grief with different gestures and adopt the sufferi

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

AFRICAN, LUBA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CARVED WOOD FEMALE FIGURE HOLDING CHILD H 16" W 6" D 7" Dark patina, mother carrying child on back. Early/Mid 20th c..Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birm

A very unusual old carved wooden effigy with deep well handled and weathered surface and a stylized, mask like face. The figure is likely from the Eastern Congo and possibly Rungu or related ethnic gr

A finely detailed antique French school cast bronze statue of a musketeer mounted on a circular black base. Very finely detailed. The surface is covered with a deep dark patina. Unsigned. Bronze Statu