Sold2022A Lega Initiation KnifeInitiations-Messer Lega, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Knochen. H 29,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Inventory number "ER24" noted on the object (see photos)See Sold Price
Sold2022Lega Bwami initiation figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal ArtTitle: Lega Bwami initiation figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 17,72 Inch Weight: 1,See Sold Price
Sold2020Old Azande Throwing Knife for Initiation Ceremonieshand forged steel blade with well worn wooden handle and classic stylized form reportedly used as a throwing knife during initiation ceremonies. Azande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Sword mSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation MaskAn African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood painted depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and eye openings, small nose, with painted repeating dot pSee Sold Price
Sold2023Initiation mask - Lega - Wood - Africa - 34 cmThese masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolinSee Sold Price
Sold2024Initiation mask - Lega - Wood - Africa - 36 cmThese masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolinSee Sold Price
Sold2024Initiation mask - Lega - DR CongoThese masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is made from and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use aSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation MaskAn African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask, stained carved wood, natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye suSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation MaskAn African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood, stained red, natural pigment depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almondSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation MaskAn African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond shaped eye slit openings, smaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Lega Bwami figure of initiation - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal ArtTitle: Lega Bwami figure of initiation - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, ancestor, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions:See Sold Price
Sold2023IOOF Odd Fellows Antique RegaliaThe next eight items were part of an estate. Unsure about the use of the knife. Maybe an initiation thing? Perhaps nothing to do with the IOOF and got put with the lot of IOOF items by coincidence. KiSee Sold Price
Sold2016Lega MaskCarved Wood African Art Item: Mask Origin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the Congo Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.75 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note tSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ngombe Throwing Knife, African ArmsHand hammered iron Blade with old worn wooden handle. Such Throwing knives were often used in initiation ceremonies and thrown at young initiates, testing their skills. N'gombe or related peoples, ConSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Lega Initiatory Fetish Object Collected in 1960A rare and fascinating Cult object used as part of initiation ceremonies by the Bwami Secret Society, among the Lega peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Such objects are little documented and rare,See Sold Price
Sold2024SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASKA small Central African Congo Lega hand carved wood mask. The Lega mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The masks were used for initiation into the first two levels of Bwami society anSee Sold Price
Sold2021Triple Faces Mask – Wood – Bwami – Lega / Legnola – DRTitle: Triple Faces Mask – Wood – Bwami – Lega / Legnola – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Masks like these were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies into the five progressive leSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Ingessana Muder Throwing KnifeThe muder, or scorpion, was produced by the Ingesanna of Sudan, Africa. Such swords were traditionally used during initiation ritual, though in recent memory the tribe states that they are carried bySee Sold Price
Sold2016Lega MaskAfrican Art Carved Wood Lega Mask Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo Dimensions: 12.75 inches high x 7.25 inches wide Lega: Masks are a vital initiation objects that enforce social order. No ResSee Sold Price
Sold2020AFRICAN TORTOISESHELL MASKNkulu Tortoise Mask, Lega (Warega) People, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th c., for use in Bwami Society initiation rituals. Roughly 10" x 8". Good condition.See Sold Price
Sold2023[KNIFE THROWING] [JUGGLING] The Original Chinese Magicians ...[KNIFE THROWING] [JUGGLING] The Original Chinese Magicians and Jugglers, Arr Hee and Asham. Plymouth: Leviathan Broadside Press – I.W. N. Keys, 1860. Large letterpress broadside bearing a centraSee Sold Price
Sold2022Cheyenne Beaded Knife Sheath, with KnifeCheyenne Beaded Knife Sheath, with Knife third quarter 20th century made from recycled buffalo hide parfleche; sinew-sewn beaded panel in colors of greasy yellow, greasy pink, and cobalt; hide fringeSee Sold Price
Sold2020Outstanding 7 13/16" Nesho Knife, Leflore Co., OK,Outstanding 7 13/16" Nesho Knife, Leflore Co., OK, Rogers COA Authentic Native American ArtifactSee Sold Price
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