Congo Divination Figure

Congo Divination Figure. Carved wood. Size: 21.5" x 6.5" x 6" (55 x 16 x 15 cm).

Central African, 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo Songye style short divination figure with bell and cowrie shell necklace. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Pa

A divination figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba. 20th century. 11 1/2". With base: 13". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Small divination figu

Group of three African carved wood divination bowls, including: one of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with three standing figures to base; Baule, Côte d'Ivoire showing high reli

Group of three African carved wood divination bowls, including: one of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with three standing figures to base; Baule, Côte d'Ivoire showing high reli

A carved wooden diviners tool used in ceremonial divination practices as a sort of "friction" fetish. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Provenance: Ex McC

A Carved wooden female Designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer—known as a mboko (the name for the sacred vessel held by the figure) Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 1

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

A Very finely carved wooden female Bowl bearer sculpture with elaborate headdress and well polished patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 9 x 4.5 inches. ( 10.5 inches on custom bas

African Congolese Female Figure and a Yoruba Shrine Figure. Carved wood. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 21'' x 8'' x 7'' (53 x 20 x 18 cm). Height on Stand: 22.5" (57 cm);

Senufo Sando Divination Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa. Late 19th/early 20th c. Adorned with cap and raised armbands, seated on stool. Carved wood Size: 9'' x 2.5'' x 2.75'' (23 x 6 x 7 cm); stand: 2"H (

A Fine Senufo Divination figure, Senufo; Ivory CoastA fine and classical Senufo Sandogo divination figure, in female form with sagittal crested coif, the shoulders broad, the arms bent and with hands

African Senufo Divination Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Purchased 1972 from Charles Ratton, 14, rue de Marignan,

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

A Yaka Divination Figure, with shiny lustre finish and recessed crusty surfaces, minor loss to one hand, mounted on black wood stand, height: 12". Provenance: Old Connecticut collection

African Senufo Divination Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 10'' x 2'' x 2'' (25 x 5 x 5 cm).

Wahrsage-Figur Mossi (?), Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 12,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

Bembe Divination Figure, African. Textile, fiber, pigment. Size: 19.5'' x 8'' x 10.25'' (50 x 20 x 26 cm).

Carved wooden figure from the Baule People, Cote D'Ivoire. Mid 20th century, dimensions 19.5" X 3.5" X 4" The Baule people carve figures as intermediaries with spirits.

Wahrsage-Figur, "tugu" Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 10 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

Wahrsage-Figur Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 6 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011

A finely carved female effigy carved from a dense and heavy wood and embellished with metal studs. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall. Ex Dr. Kenneth Adelman collection

Small figure with typical peaked headdress, simplified facial features, the columnar body featureless except for two slits in front. Collector's number to base. Approx. 6 3/4" H. Provenance: Estate of

Two African carved wood female figures, of differing cultures, including: seated, likely Tabwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo figure with hands raised above head; together with standing probably Ba