A Very Rare Mbala Drummer Sculpture Ex Wyman Gallery

A very Rare Mbala Drummer figure, carved wood with classical features, well handled surface patina and collection numbers painted on the back. Mbala peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures

This is a carved wooden shrine idol featuring a wonderfully abstract human form with arms raised above the head. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The carving measures 14 x 5 inches. The figure was acquire

A Carved wooden idol in abstract form, "cubist" like style and signs of field use and wear. Ishan ethnic group, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Sculpture measures 18.75 inches tall on wooden base. P

This is a Rare and important Metoko carved wooden and painted figure with highly stylized form and facial features. Statues of this type adorned the graves of dignitaries of the "Bukota", a secret soc

A Very rare carved wooden effigy with enlarged round eyes, incised linear designs and a wonderful dramatic expression. Ngbandi peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 12.5 inches tall

A wonderful stylized Avian form Bronze with burial patina. Dogon or related ethnic group, Mali, West Africa. The bronze measures 7 inches tall. Ex Michael Rhodes Gallery, NYC.

A very rare carved wooden maternity or fertility idol with classic facial features and a well handled surface patina suggesting good age and handling.Bena Lulua peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Pr

A carved wooden effigy of a kneeling female adorned with red cloth headdress, loin cloth and red beads. Such Idols are often associated with Magic and Ancestor worship. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

A rare old carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female effigy holding her infant child, presumably a fertility idol. The sculpture has some raised scar designs stylized coiffure, shown seated

A very fine and old Lega Iginga figure , a carved wooden shrine idol with weathered and worn surface patina. Iginga is a generic Lega term for human figurines owned by the highest-ranking members of t

A very rare and important large scale shrine sculpture of a Mother and her children, shown seated with infant feeding on her lap as well as two other figures on either side of the mother figure. The s

This lot includes:Gallery COA & free domestic shipping (*insurance and international shipping for an additional charge)Artist: Frederick Hart Title: Ex Nihilo, Fragment No. 8Medium: BronzeSize: 49"h x

A fine carved wooden mask with tall horns and black pigments, attached raffia grass beard and a well handled surface patina. This is a very rare and Fine Lega Kayamba mask - Maniema province, DR Congo

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 carved wooden zoomorphic sculpture with painted spots and well handled surface. The figure measures 12 inches long and has been mounted to a wooden display stand. Among the Lega, figurines depicting

A carved wooden Idoma dance crest with kaolin clay pigments. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Albert Gordon; Tribal Arts Gallery, Ny - purchased prio

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a stylized coiffure and wonderful treatment to her face and most notably the hands. The figure appears to have good age and handling and has been custom mo

A wonderfully abstract and twisted ancestor sculpture with a well weathered and well handled surface from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure, likely represents o Hogon or village elder or sha

A carved wooden female sculpture with a highly stylized form, inset bead eyes and mouth, and a well handled and worn surface. lengola peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 22 x 8 inches and has

A Lovely female effigy with a highly stylized form, raised central crested coiffure, ribbed neck accented with kaolin clay pigments and very interesting zig zag shaped legs. Kulongo peoples, lagoons r

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised line of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using t

A very tall and well carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, form and adornment , accented with reddish mineral pigments. Overall showing field use and wear. The sculpture measures 4

A very finely carved wooden female effigy in classic form, with a well defined coiffure, raised scar designs and well handled surface, embellished with old glass beads. Attie or Anyi peoples, Lagoons

A fine carved wooden idol with multiple heads facing in every direction. A Lega inginga figure, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex McConnell Coll, VA., from Gallery Lippell, Montreal, 1976.