Antique African Itombwa Bashilele Friction Oracle

Antique African Carved Itombwa Bashilele Friction Oracle. Early 20th C carved wood animal figure used in ritual ceremonies by the Kuba. Measuring 41 cm L x 8.5 H. From a Montreal private collection an

Reibeorakel, "itombwa" Lele, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Schnur. H 4,5 cm. L 32,5 cm. Provenienz: - Antique Market, London. - Frederick Hanley, Slough, Berkshire. - Claire und Franç

A carved wooden animal with a small wooden button attached to its back to rub and act as a medium between the diviner and omniscient nature spirits in order to determine the cause of illnesses and app

A Finely carved vintage to antique janus sculpture or friction oracle, featuring male and female heads atop a round handle and decorated base. Of note, the bottom is worn very smooth suggesting some a

A Lele/ Kuba zoomorphic friction oracle. 20th century. Lele/ Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.Provenance: 1969, Parke-Bernet, NY.

Orakeltier, "itwoom" Kuba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia. H 9 cm. L 31 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). Das "itwoom" Reiborake

Carved wooden idol from the Songye peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Such idols were typically used by local diviners as medium to the spirit world. measures 9 inches tall.

A fine old carved wooden Kuba Itoombwa Divination implement in zoomorphic form with incised designs and some signs of light handling. Such divination tools were considered to be quite accurate when us

Antique African Carved Tshokwe / Bashilele Drum. Made of wood, leather and cord from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 44 cm x 16.5 cm. From a Montreal private collection inherited by famili

Reibeorakel, "kakuka" Dinga und benachbarte Ethnien, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 21 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino, Burundi und Zürich, Schweiz. - Schweizer Privatsammlu

Orakelgerät, "katatora" Luba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 14 cm. Provenienz: - Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. - Hammer Auktion 59, 09.10.2020, Lot 118 (stornierter Verkauf / cancele

Orakelgerät, "katotola" Luba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 14 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Anlässlich von Divinations-Ritualen fungierten solche Geräte als physis

Reibeorakel Mangbetu (?), DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 15 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Weiterführende Literatur: Literatur: John Pemberton III, In

Kuba Peoples, (4) tribal artifacts, DR Congo, including a ceremonial knife, 14"l; a crocodile-shaped friction oracle, 18"l, a cup, 5.75"h, and a semi-circular box with lid, 11.25"l Provenance: Estate

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

Antique African Chokwe Mask. Size: 14 x 10.5 in.

Antique Caucasian Kuba

To include 2 Metal (25"H and 21"H) and 2 Wood (20"H and 34"H). From an Upper East Side NYC estate.

An estate lot of three (3) antique photographic cabinet card prints with depictions of historical 19th Century African Americans. Includes: one (1) Reverend John Jasper (1812-1901), American religious

Title: Antique Kuba Caucasian Rug-5164 Description: Gorgeous antique Bejow Kuba Caucasian rug from northeast Caucasian, size 5 ft by 9 ft. 8 inches, circa 1900, excellet condition with a good pile thr

Antique Caucasian Kuba

Antique Caucasian Kuba

Eight stepped diamonds alternate in near black and ecru on the red field, supported by similar, smaller deices and hooked diamonds. Ecru strip style border with calyxes and serrated leaves. Wool warp.

Antique African Carved Ivory Male Figure - a detailed, intricately carved waist-length royal king/chief or priestly figure ornately dressed in royal/elite attire: necklaces, neck/collar rings, breastp