PENDE CEREMONIAL AXE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

A SONGYE WROUGHT IRON CEREMONIAL AXE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with a shaped crescent form blade on three flat struts centering rows of three bearded masks in relief reversing to struts with

A SONGYE WROUGHT IRON CEREMONIAL AXE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with a shaped crescent form blade on three flat struts centering rows of three bearded masks in relief reversing to struts with

Songye People, ceremonial axe, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, copper clad wood, wrought iron, crescent-shaped blade joined to the handle by five struts decorated with human faces, 14"h x 1

Group of four African ceremonial axes; of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; each with various metalwork, carved wood and wrapped embellishments; H: 15 1/2" (largest, approx.)

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye or Luba ceremonial axe with face carving, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Purchased 1981 from Saido

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye/Luba tribal African ceremonial axe and smaller axe, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear, and age-cracks. Ex-Nooter coll.

Nsapo o Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo Kilonda Ceremonial axe.Wood, copper iron.Signs of use. . Cm 22,00 x 39,00 x 3,50. About a copper axe like this, an anonymous author wrote in an 1896 magaz

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A prestige axe known as a kibiki or a kasolwa, with a forged-iron blade fitted into a thin s

**Originally Listed at $200** Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pende culture, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a scepter, also known as a prestige axe, that is designed to be a more elabora

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Katundu region, Pende peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden ceremonial mask known as a Kiwoyo

Title: Fine African Tribal PASSPORT Mbangu Katundu Mbuya PENDE mask. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Estimated age: First part of the 20th Century. Origin/Tribe: Pende, Democratic Republic Congo. fr

Item/Description: Ornate Pende mask from DRC. Masterfully carved features, conical eyes, nose. Striated cheeks. Painted surface with accretions. Full woven burlap hat, headdress with neck shield, ador

Pende (Democratic Republic of Congo) wood chief handle possibly a staff finial. Dimensions: 7.5". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet.

An African Mbuya Mask, Pende, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century, Having carved and painted wood decoration with plant fiber. H: 15 W: 8 D: 7 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (Am

Item/Description: Ornate Pende style decorative mask from DRC. Masterfully hand carved features, conical eyes, nose. Striated cheeks. Painted surface with accretions. Full woven hat, headdress with ne

A Kuba Ceremonial Cup Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th to early 20th century In shape of a human leg and foot supporting a pot-shaped bowl. Carved wood with an oily black patina, sticky in places. T

. Mangbetu ceremonial knife.Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century. . . Cm 38,00 x 52,00. Rare engraved and decorated Mangbetu ceremonial knife. On both sides of the blade we find curious referenc

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

A Pende standing female figure panel. 20th century. Pende. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 49." Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition

Pair of large African carved wood figural 'tusks'; likely of the Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo; exhibiting well carved figural, floral and openwork detailing; H: 63 3/4" (eac

African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood panel; showing a maternity figure in high relief; H: 30 1/4" (approx.)

Origin: Pende. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Date: Second half of the 20th Century. Materials: Wood. Size: "Height 71 cm. Width 18 cm. " The Pende are known for their many dramatic carvings, which

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks; pumbu style; together with muyombo exhibiting beard trimmed in raffia (stands not included); L: 28" &#

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kipoko helmet masks (stands not included); H: 13 3/4" (taller, approx.)