Luba Peoples, (3) carved dance rattles

Luba Peoples, (3) carved dance rattles, DR Congo, figural handles, two with pierced globes, the third lacking the rattle filling, 12"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Go

A Carved wooden dance mask with wide flat face, tall central crest and incised linear designs. The mask shows great age and wear suggesting field use over many years. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DR

A tall carved wooden ceremonial dance mask with incised linear designs and a classic form, painted with kaolin clay pigments. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measur

LOT ASSORTED NATIVE AMERICAN INCLUDING CARVED STONE, ANTLER DANCE RATTLE; POWDER HORN; BEADED LEATHER POUCH, ETC. LENGTH 3-22"

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

A carved wooden Dance mask of the Kifwebe society in the stylized Form of an Owl. Luba or Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 8 inches ( 20 inches tall on professional c

Carved from a dense wood with undeniable well handled surface patina and classic ancestor form as the handle. The Comb measures 8.25 x 3 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Provenance: F

A mid-century African mask hand-carved from dark wood. It is an elongated face with a crooked nose. No slits for eyes. Probably Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende or Luba people. Dimensions: L: 9 3/4

A Carved wooden magic idol with 3/4 Torso, stylize coiffure and large central cavity on top that likely held a magic bundle at one time. Luba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7 3

Carved wooden shield with raised mask face and incised linear designs. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Shield measures 22 x 9 inches. Provenance: A Private New York Cit

Rattle, Luba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, mid 20th century, executed in gourd, carved wood, and fiber, having an anthropomorphic hand carved wood handle depicting a female figure clutching h

SMALL KIFWEBE MASK DRC Mask attributed to the Zaire River Basin inhabited by the Songye and Luba peoples. Carved wood with elongated mouth and ridged dorsal.

A very finely carved wooden mask in the form of a "Night owl" and considered a medium to the spirit world when used in traditional dances of the Luba and Songye kifwebe society. Luba peoples, Congo, A

Group African carved wood spoons, various tribes, (9) pieces, incl. Hemba, Luba, and Kuba Peoples, each with figural carved handle, 25.5"l x 3.5"w (largest), 8.5"l x 2.5"w (smallest) Provenance: Estat

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

Lobi wood carved dancing woman. Her arms reach outward as she looks up at the sky, in a dance like pose frozen in time. Size 18 3/4" H, mounted on included custom standex-Agnes Woliner, Paris, France;

Guatemala Carved and Painted Mask Representing Spaniards, 19th Century, the indigenous people perform a Conquest dance in mime wearing masks representing Spaniards 6.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 3 in. Dimension

Yoruba Peoples, (3) carved wood objects, Nigeria, incl. a large food container with divided interior, a divination board, and figural tapper, 11"h x 16"dia. (container), 15"dia. (board), 11.5"l (tappe

Luba Peoples, carved male figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, base with small square copper insert for stand, 14.25"h x 4"w x 4.75"d Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Luba Peoples, carved figure of a seated male, 20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, dark patinated carved wood, depicted with scarification, goatee, with hands over chest, seated on a stool, 14"h x 6

Luba People, carved wood mask, 20th c., DR Congo, polychrome decoration, 10.5"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Luba People, Carved Wood Artifact. African. Size: 7"H x 4.25"W x 1"D

Kirdi Peoples, (3) African dance swords, Cameroon, iron with bird's head motif, approx. 17"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art

Luba peoples style carved wood figures with bowl, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 8.75"H x 8.25"W x 6.5"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip G