Lele/ Kuba friction oracle. 20th century.

A Lele/ Kuba zoomorphic friction oracle. 20th century. Lele/ Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.Provenance: 1969, Parke-Bernet, NY.

Antique African Carved Itombwa Bashilele Friction Oracle. Early 20th C carved wood animal figure used in ritual ceremonies by the Kuba. Measuring 41 cm L x 8.5 H. From a Montreal private collection an

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lele / Kuba or Bunda people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of cloth bundles hand-woven from raffia palm fronds fo

A group of five Central African masks. 20th century. ++ BaKongo Zaire style mask. DRC. 10" x 7." ++ Kuba Lele Zaire style mask. DRC. ++ Kongo style mask. DRC. ++ Fang style mask. Gabon. ++ Fang style

Very tall ceremonial drum originating with the Kuba or Lele people of Congo. Likely a 1930's - 50's piece. Mounted to a base 8" square, the drum itself measures approximately 55" high with a diameter

RLV ORACLE 20th C. claysculpture of women face , lady in vail with clay Size: 15.5 x 12

Reibeorakel, "itombwa" Lele, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Schnur. H 4,5 cm. L 32,5 cm. Provenienz: - Antique Market, London. - Frederick Hanley, Slough, Berkshire. - Claire und Franç

Orakeltier, "itwoom" Kuba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia. H 9 cm. L 31 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). Das "itwoom" Reiborake

A semi-circular shaped lidded box with detailed carved motifs of knots and a face. Having red pigment residue inside. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century. 2 1/2"h x 15"w x 5 3/4"d. Pr

A lidded incised oval shaped box with handle in the form of an arm and hand with footed bottom. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century. 5 3/4"h x 11"w x 5 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory an

A lidded incised square wooden box on a foot. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century. 3 1/2"h x 7 1/4"w x 6 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simps

A lidded incised oval shaped box with handle in the form of an arm and hand with footed bottom. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century. 5 3/4"h x 11"w x 5 1/2"d. Inventory and Collection

A lidded box with a carved face and traces of pigment inside. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century. 3 1/2"h x 15"w x 6 1/4"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Me

A wooden Bwoom helmet mas with shells. DRC, Kuba, 20th century. 14"h x 8"w. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection

A semicircular lidded box with two lizards. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century.3 1/2"h x 15"w x 9 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Si

A group of textiles and a feather headdress ++ A natural fiber framed textile, DRC, Kuba. 20th century. 61" x 28". ++ A natural fiber textile, DRC, Kuba. 20th century. 52 1/2" x 25". ++ A feather head

A group of 4 raffia textiles, one with damage. DRC, Kuba. 20th century.Provenance: Collection of John WoodhallCondition: The absence of a condition statement does not denote that the lot is in perfect

9 Raffia textiles. DRC, Kuba. 20th century.Provenance: Collection of John WoodhallCondition: The absence of a condition statement does not denote that the lot is in perfect condition or free from dama

Includes 2 Haviland & Co. (1876-1886) cream-colored porcelain plates with gilded trims and hand painted lobsters. Lot also includes 1 Josef Kuba (20th century) white porcelain bowl with painted shells

A group of 2 Kuba textiles. DRC, Kuba. 20th century.

A group of African cowre shell beaded objects. DRC, Kuba. 20th century. Largest (hat): 32"h x 10 1/2"w.

2 skirt panels; 1 w/ pompoms, 164" x 32", (some holes); other w/ shell applique, 21.5" x 135"; 2 panels, Zaire, 17.5" x 40", 2nd 19.5" x 34.5"; all very good

A group of two African drums. 20th century. ++ Asante Ntan drum with breasts. Early 20th century. Asante. Ghana. ++ Kuba Congo drum. Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A group of four Kuba cloths. 20th century. Kuba. Democratic Republic of the Congo._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.