A Kongo Vili Sculpture

A carved wooden effigy shown seated on zoomorphic bench and chewing on the root of a hallucinogenic plant named munkwisa. The sculpture measures 9.75 inches tall ( 12.25 inches tall on professional cu

Very pretty wooden bell sculpture of a couple back to back Bells of this type, small objects of prestige, were used by the people of Lower Congo (Bakongo, Vili, Yombe, Woyo) during initiation rites, d

D.R. Congo Wood 36,5 cm Provenance: Rui Castro collection, Lisbon

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

Title: Kongo/Vili Nkisi fetish figure - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 9,45 Inch Materials: Wood, fibers, fabric Weight: 0,64 Pounds It

Rectangular with an irregular hole in the center and supporting three figures along the upper edge. Painted in rust red, dirty white, pale yellow and charcoal grey to black. Two figures sit astride th

Title: Nails Fetish Date/Period: 19th Century Materials/Origin: Congo, Africa Dimension: 8in X 7in X 31in Description: Nail fetishes are a unique and important phenomenon of Kongo sculpture. In the Ko

Title: Nails Fetish Date/Period: 19th Century Materials/Origin: Congo, Africa Dimension: 4in X 5in X 13in Description: Nails fetishes are a unique and important phenomenon of Kongo sculpture. In the K

Fetischfigur / Fetish Wood Sculpture, Kongo, Tege Material: Holz, Bastfasern, Stoff, Maße: H. 22 cm, Zustand: kultisch genutzer Originalzustand + Material: wood, bast fiber, fabric, Origin: Congo, tr

A lovely carved wooden sculpture of a mother holding her infant child, seated cross legged and wearing ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall

This is a rare old Male slave sculpture from the Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in male form, wearing simple loin cloth and signs of handling and age.Of

A large carved wooden male effigy with inset compartment for magic substances and inset glass eyes, large fetish bundle on his back and shown holding a dog on a leash.Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The

A carved wooden image of a Mother and child with a dramatic facial expression and some linear designs, bead and iron adornment. Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

A carved wooden seated male with some incised tribal scar designs and a finely crafted face and beard. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa.The statue on base measures 16 inches tall.

A finely crafted wooden maternity sculpture, featuring a well carved mother holding her child, the mother decorated with raised tribal scars ans she has inset glass eyes and chest cavity sealed with g

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her child from the Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. A well weathered vintage example with a striking face and overall nice form. Carved from a heavy dense wood.

A carved wooden image of a female shown seated cross legged and holding a child in her arms. Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture is heavily worn and well handled, this appears to be an

A carved wooden maternity image from the Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The mother's peaked hairstyle is echoed by the coiffure of the child cradled in her lap. This sculpture was likely placed in

A Nice older carved wooden Mother with child or Maternity sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with elaborate tattoo or scarification design

A Central African hand-carved wooden fetish sculpture. Vili culture, Congo. The piece represents a cat with collar made of locks and keys. The Vili people, an ethnic sub-group residing in Congo, have

With one upraised hand that originally held a spear or club, this African power figure dates to mid-19th-20th century, and is comprised of pigmented carved wood, cloth, woven sisal, nails and other sh

This great statue is a maternity figure.  She is a Pfemba, seated woman and child.  Very ornate carving of her neck and attire.  Seated with baby in her lap.  She stands approx. 3.2ft tall.

This is a finely carved vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a spirit with closed eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed with glass as we

A carved wooden Mother & child sculpture with long serpent rising up over the mothers head. Area for magic substances in the chest and knees and the eyes have been painted. Kongo peoples, Congo, Afric