A Rare Luba / Zela Sculpture

A Finely carved wood sculpture featuring a male and Female effigy with colonial style dress and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting many years of field use. Zela or Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo,

This is a exceedingly rare and very finely carved wood sculpture of a Mboko or bowl bearer from the Luba or Zela peoples of Congo, central Africa.This magic sculpture was designed to forecast future e

A carved wooden mask with finely carved face and detailed headdress. The mask has an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting generations of fied use as a ceremonial object. Luba / Z

A small carved wooden fetish or idol in stylized form, possibly used as a divination idol. Luba or Zela peoples, Congo, central Africa. Custom Mounted. The idol measures 3 5/8 inches tall ( 4.75 inche

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

A Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a rit

A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED SUR

A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY,

A large group of wood carved abstract masks, figure sculptures and decors in the style of Congo Luba and Hemba, about 20 pieces in total. Approx. 11.5inch L, 8inch W (largest).

CONGO DRC LUBA OLIFANT Rare anthropomorphic Luba oliphant. The female character is embedded in a wooden horn, she has the ritual scarifications, the hands holding the chest. Beautiful headdress Delica

This is a wonderful old wooden sculpture from the Luba / Songye peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A fairly "cubist" example with blocky simple features and inset fetal antelope horn to empow

A rare carved wooden scene of a divination ritual with a large serpent rising up between the diviner and the Mother and child. The sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood and painatd black. L

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized face and form, an opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magical subst

This is an exceedingly rare wood sculpture from the BanguBangu, a remote ethnic group living in the eastern Congo, and like their neighbors the Luba , they create wooden idols for the worship of their

A rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inches

An exceedingly rare type of carved wooden diviners tool, embellished with seeds, beads, buttons , bark and nails. Known locally as a Lukasa, such boards were used by a priest or diviner to trace back

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peop

This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions Height 6" x Width 10" Weight : 3 LBS Inventory : 27XN09432772 REFERENCE_NUMBER:PPXN0943AZ SIZE:6"X10" (15.24x25.4 Centimeters) WEIGHT:3 lbs.

This authentic sculpture "Buffalo Hunt" with American Indian on the horse is signed by Remington. It measures 13" x 17" (inches), has a marble base diameter 15" (inches), has a height without a base 1

An exceedingly rare type of carved wooden diviners tool, embellished with seeds, beads, buttons , bark and nails. Known locally as a Lukasa, such boards were used by a priest or diviner to trace back

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment and a wonderfully exaggerated form. Such masks are quite rare and were danced opposite of Luba Animal masks. Provenance: Ex Stewart Warkow collection, NYC

This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope

This is a very fine and rare carved wooden Eastern Luba Chief's staff, accented with hammered aluminum and incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Irwin Cernic, NY, acquired from

Title: Female maternity figure Luba/Zela - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue, figure, maternity Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 14,57