MBOLE OFIKA TRIBAL CEREMONIAL HANGING FIGURE

Tribal Mbole Ofika (?) carved polychrome wood ceremonial figure. The eyes are concave and the belly is carved out with two animal face cups and two cups on knees. Measures 18" x 5" x 5"

Title: Mbole Ofika statue - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 14,17 Inch Weight: 0,99

CONGO DRC Beautiful OFIKA Mbole - Bambole figure The Ofika are representations of a hanged prisoner. These statues served as a warning to anyone who wanted to break the rules of the Lilwa, power assoc

CONGO DRC Beautiful OFIKA Mbole - Bambole or Yela figure The Ofika are representations of a hanged prisoner. These statues served as a warning to anyone who wanted to break the rules of the Lilwa, pow

A Very rare and fascinating old example of the Mbole sculpture known as "Ofika" , the sculpture seems to be standing on his tip toes, a posture associated with public hangings. Tribunals and execution

A tall elongated carved wooden effigy of a Hanged Man, accented with kaloin clay pigments. Figures carved in this manner represent individuals who were hanged for violating the public order and transg

A fascinating example of the Mbole sculpture known as "Ofika", carved in a particular posture associated with public hangings. Tribunals and executions by hanging are a feared prerogative of the all p

Having 2 caved wood figures set on top of woven basket with hair. Early 19th 20th century. Dimensions: 26" L ; 

20th Century Western African stool. Crafted from a solid piece of wood, stool features seven caryatid figures. Accompanied with photocopy of appraisal.Dimensions: 9 X 11 X 10 in. Condition: Good

Tribal/Ceremonial Club Geometrical Figures Aboriginal/Maori/Oceanic (not determined) Overall carved intricate geometric designs. Dark brown patina. Dimensions: 14 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/4 inches We have not de

TRIBAL CEREMONIAL STATUE / CARVED WOOD FIGURE WITH METAL DETAILING19" H X 8.5" W X 3" D -VERY GOOD CONDITION

Hand loomed and knotted wool wall hanging. Depicting tribal figures. Signed and having tag on reverse; 88in.H. x 48in.W.

Antique African Bronze Figural Ceremonial Vessel. Tribal Figures Standing on Horses holding a container with Standing Bird Finial. Height 15.50"

Antique African Bronze Figural Ceremonial Vessel. Tribal Figures Standing on Horses holding a container with Standing Bird Finial. Height 15.50"

Ca. second to third quarter 20thC. Very good with no apparent breaks or repairs. Retains original patina. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses.

Antique Batak Tribal Architectural Figural Wall HangingCarved wooden figure with polychrome decoration.56 inches

Wall hanging is vintage. Piece has intricately carved scroll & leaf detail. Center of piece depicts two tribal/ religious figures. Wall hanging, wall carving, religious wall hanging, tribal wall hangi

New Guinea Wooden Ceremonial Yau Figure. Tag Reads: The Yau (Or Warsei) Of Papua New Guinea, Used In The Ceremony For The Harvest Of Yams, It May Embody The Spirit Of Water And Sky, Also To Hang Up Va

Date: 2nd half 20th century Origin/Tribe: Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 17,5 / 22 / 34,5 Additional Information: From left to right: Former figure of the Mbole, D.R. Congo, 22 cm high. Ratelaar wi

Tribal ceremonial statue with signatures of age, and use.

LARGE OCEANIC PAPA NEW GUINEA SEPIK RIVER TRIBAL WOOD CARVING STATUE FIGURE WALL HANGING-31" X 22" X 2" APPROX-PRE OWNED CONDITION-DP3123

A carved wooden post featuring the face and head of a Yaka /Nakanu ancestor or shrine idol with undeniable age and wear. The wood is dry and underneath is heavily water eroded. Yaka peoples, Congo, Af

AFRICAN MALI BAMBARA DANCE MASK / LARGE AFRICAN TRIBAL WOOD CARVING FIGURE / IVORY COAST CEREMONIAL MASK /AFRICAN SENUFO MASK - LARGEST IS 4 3/4" x 5" x 21 1/4"

Antique African Bronze Figural Ceremonial Vessel. Decorated with Tribal Figures and Ancient Symbols. Height 6.25" x Length 5.50"