A Kuba-Dengese Insignia, "itapi"

Würdezeichen, "itapi" Kuba, Ndengese, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 51,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellu

Wedel Kuba-Dengese, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Bein, Pflanzenfaser, Echthaar. H 135 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). Zeremonialwedel wur

The handle with deep blackened patina, with areas of wear from use exposing red to yellowish wood. The handle decorated with a stylized human face, with raised eyes small nose and jutting lips. Old ex

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of Pregnant Mother with elaborate tattoos and decorative elements. Kuba Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 23.5 inches tall on profes

Carved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and m

A very finely carved wooden stool featuring a proud Dengese ancestor figure as the central support, decorated with incised linear designs. The entire stool is very well handled and worn. Dengese (Kuba

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother holding her infant child with elaborate tribal scars / Tattoos and tribal motifs. The figure has a well handled and lustrous patina and measures 21 inches tall on it

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

A very finely crafted contemporary sculpture of a kneeling female with elaborate incised tribal motifs and a wonderfully elongated form. The figure measures 13.5 inches ( 15.25 inches on professional

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

A highly decorated and well worn old Dengese male ancestor sculpture with ornate body designs and classic features and form. Kuba/Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. the figure measures 28 inches tall.

3 African Kuba Prestige Cloths, DRC. Including: 1) a Kuba Dengese prestige cloth, late 19th-early 20th C. raffia, cut pile embroidery. Size: 22'' x 27'' (56 x 69 cm); 2) Shoowa cloth, raffia, cut pile

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), probably Kuba or related peoples (Dengese, Shoowa, Tetela), early 20th century CE. A beautiful pedestal bowl, hand-carved from wood w

1945 AFRICAN TRADE DENGESE CARVED WOOD HALF FIGURE, KUBA, DR CONGO An exceedingly rare, nicely carved half-figure, with head, arms, and torso only. The figure has deeply incised decorative scarring o

Kuba Corridor Carpet, Caucasus, ca. 187515 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in.Provenance: The Collection of the late Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.

Early Kuba Prayer Rug 131 x 110 cm (4' 4" x 3' 7") Caucasus, dated 1258 (1840) Condition: very good according to age, scattered low pile, both lower corners slightly restored, lower end slightly damag

Three gold plated enameled contemporary Society of Cincinnati state eagle insignia medals on ribbons comprising, a Connecticut, a Georgia Berrien, and a New Hampshire, apparently unmarked. Provenance:

Early 8th century B.C. A Urartian or Assyrian broad hammered bronze helmet of conical form with high pointed apex, the front with a raised linear motif comprising two encircling ribs above the brim; t

A Carved wooden helmet mask elaborately adorned with shells and beads, metal work and carved designs. The mask represents Bwoom. Bwoom specific identity varies according to different versions of the m

Type: Carvings, basketMaterials: Wood, grass, leather, cowrie shellsMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: 20th centuryMaker: AfricanDescription: A Kuba Ndop figure, a carved figure with four faces, l

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

A FINE KUBA SUMAK RUG IRAN. MEASURES 8.1FT X 10.7FT

This eastern Caucasian good condition piece shows five eight pointed, square format “Lesghi stars" in royal blue and ivory on divided panels in rted and navy. Ivory dividers and inner border wit

8th century B.C. An Assyrian or Levantine domed bronze helmet of ovoid shape with slightly pointed top and integral cheek-pieces; chased low-relief decoration to both front and back depicting a pair o