African carved Songye maskette

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful wood maskette panel of rectangular form, skillfully hand-carved and painted with white a

A small carved wooden kifwebe maskette with incised linear designs accented with reddish orange mineral pigments. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Maskette measures 7 inches tall ( 10 inches on

African Songye "Kifwebe" Maskette and Magic Figure, Northern Shaba and Kasai Provinces, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, carved wood maskette with organic pigments, h. 3 in.; carved wood figure, h.

A small carved wooden maskette with traditional Kifwebe society designs. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 6.25 x 3.25 inches.

Large African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figure; exhibiting metal embellishments to face, and woven cloth around his waist; with two marionette like arms; H: 38 1/2" &#40

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with original patina and age-appropriate surface patina wear. Songye truncated figure, arms not defined, DRC. The head cavity used for magic herbs has a round object ins

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" &#40

African Songye Carved Figure and Wood Mask Assortment (4) items including (3) masks having painted / stained finish; and figure depicting a male having a patterned torso and arms, wearing a braided ne

African Songye mask, Congo (Zaire), carved and painted wood, used during initiation, circumcision or funeral ceremonies, wear throughout. 17 x 18 1/2 x 9 1/2''

Retains Orignal Straps, copper and tack decoration, shows some aging 12" tall 14" Wide

20th-Century Songye Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo hand carved from one piece of wood. Lightweight wood. Measures 15 in. L x 8.5 in. W x 9 in. Deep. Female mask Used in ceremonies that are rel

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" &#40

Doors were commissioned and used at the entrance of the palace shrines. It was decorated using the Songye masks and fetish in the middle as well as carvings of monitor lizards. Polychrome kaolin finis

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age appropriate surface patina wear, minor wood loss and age crack(s). Songye divination object; head atop open ring; flat feet on round plinth. DRC. Ex-Nooter coll.

Songye Carved Wood Kifwebe Mask. Measure 25" X 10 1/4" X12". This lot, and many forthcoming are from the estate of a true antiquity connoisseur in every sense of the word. This antiquarian truly enjoy

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood stool; showing kneeling figure with beaded necklaces around its neck; exhibiting incised detailing to upper rim; with suspending metal acce

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures; each standing; one carrying a mask and wearing a long string of beads around its neck and waist; the other with metal stud emb

This is a very handsome vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features, split beard design, wonderful treatment to

African hand carved Songye Kifwebe wooden mask. Approx. size 22 inches tall x 9.5 wide x 8.5 deep. Approx. weight 3 lbs. 5 oz. IMPORTANT: For Shipping, please contact our provider; The UPS Store at (9

Songye Carved Wood Stool. Measures 20.5" x 15.5" x 17.5"

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures; each standing; one carrying a mask and wearing a long string of beads around its neck and waist; the other with metal stud emb

Group West African style carved maskettes, (12) pieces, Including Baule, Bobo, Songe, Grebo, a rabbit, an owl and a water buffalo, 10.5"h (largest), 4.25"l (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguish

(2) African carved wood maskettes, Incl. Bassa Peoples, Liberia, 7"h x 4.75"w; and, Mumuye, Nigeria, with glass eyes and pigments, 7.5"h x 5"w Provenance: The Collection of Lawrence Saphire, NJ

20th century, one Songye carved wooden shield with face masks, one Massai, Kenya, painted leather shield, and one African throwing spear. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2