A Lega Kakulu wooden Idol

A Small carved wooden Idol with a deep well handled surface patina and overall abstract form. This Idol was used to teach the negative effects of anti social behavior among the Lega peoples. This stat

A very fine and old Lega Iginga figure. A carved wooden shrine idol with two spirit faces and a weathered and worn surface patina. Iginga is a generic Lega term for human figurines owned by the highes

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

This is a very well handled and worn carved wooden idol with janus mask like faces and some incised design, from the Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa. The wood on this figure is quite smooth from h

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.

A handsome and interesting carved wooden idol with classic primitive face accented with kaolin clay and a wonderful abstract form with hand in the air. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measu

A Finely carved wooden idol of the Bwami Society with arched brow, wide nose, back of the head is flared and the arms thin and diminutive, the lower torso forms a block like shape. The sculpture has a

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 shrine idol with three faces in opposite directions, a Bwami secret society totem representing the ability to see all the dangers that could be coming, and also used as a hunting charm

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall - Ex.

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall - Ex.

A pair of carved wooden Ancestor idols with archaic faces from the Lega, of the Congo, central Africa. The pair of Statues , a male and female are wonderful examples of the style, with the "coffee bea

A carved wooden arm less idol with a well handled and worn surface patina and obvious age and wear. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall. Ex Private Oregon

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

A primitive carved wooden secret Society cult idol with classic facial features, well handled armless simplistic torso and legs and well weathered surface. Lega peoples, Bwami Society, DRC/ Congo, cen

This is a most unusual find, a carved wooden effigy with a Monkey skull embedded into the head and large round ears to aid in hearing while hunting. The effigy was part of a Hunters shrine and sacrifi

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

A carved wooden effigy of a Spirit accented with kaolin clay pigments and featuring a highly stylized human form. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Figure has a well handled surface patina and mea

Lovely carved wooden ancestor sculpture with hands in prayer. lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. Wonderful stylized face and form, accented with kaolin clay. Measures 12 inches tall.

Ca. 7th-8th Century AD.A finely sculpted wooden idol. This anthropomorphic figure features an elongated head and body. The face with a long nose, large eyes and prominent lips, which are parted. The b

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine mask of a stylized human face, hand-carved from hard wood and colored with

Ca. 7th-8th Century AD.A wooden idol formed as an anthropomorphic figure with a large rounded head, chubby body and short legs, held together. The face with simplistic features. Size: 140mm x 50mm; We

Ca. 7th-8th Century AD.A wooden idol in the form of an anthropomorphic head, oval in shape, with accentuated eyes, a pronounced nose and a large hole in the middle serving as a mouth. Size: 70mm x 50m

Title: Lega wooden mask - DRC Congon - African Art Tribal Art Description: Mask offering a face scarified with parallel cuts. The surface bears residual inlays of kaolin where particles of mica shine.