Unusual caryatid stool, before 1909 - D. R. Congo, Songye / Luba

wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

Luba, D.R. Congo, caryatid figural stool with a kneeling woman holding up the seat with her two arms; classically and beautifully carved but probably a late reproduction, 19.5"h. Provenance: Southern

D.R. Congo, possibly Luba, double-figural caryatid stool, age uncertain, but gives the apearance of age and authenticity, 14"h. Provenance: Southern California Estate

D.R. Congo, possibly Luba, double-figural caryatid stool, age uncertain, but gives the apearance of age and authenticity, 14"h. Provenance: Southern California Estate

Title: Stool – Wood – Luba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: In many cultures throughout the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo the seats of leaders are important

Title: Songye Luhuna caryatid stool - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: An ostentatious element and symbol of power, this type of seating was frequently used as a pedestal for mankishi f

Title:Luba wood caryatid stool - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Kneeling and supporting the circular tray of a seat, a female figure forms the receptacle of a deceased sovereign leader

19th c. Kifwebe of the Songye/Luba Peoples, North Shaba, (Katanga, DR Congo), in painted and carved wood with downturned horns of a Ram, symbol of virility and leadership. Displayed on a black metal m

Height: 14.75" Width: 12.5" Depth: 12.5" Weight: 14 lbs This attractive DR Congo stool features a kneeling figure holding an object.

Title: LUBA superb cariatid stool seat figure statue Congo African Tribal Art 1331 Additional Information: CONGO DRC Superb LUBA caryatid stool This superb stool presents a very particular architectur

A fine and rare Kasai Luba mask, Luba of the Kasai; D.R. CongoThe unusual mask of massive form with high rounded forehead, narrow eyes and thick -shaped nose, the mouth simple and jutting, and squared

Igbo Mask with a mix of details from Bifwebe (Luba) and Kifwebe (Songye) masks. The mask is nicely patinated in stripes. Well cut pretty protruding mouth. A beautifully striking piece with a lot of ex

A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOLDemocratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. This is a double caryatid stool, presenting a male and female figure, with similar darkened coifs, standing with arms bent at t

D.R. Congo Late 19th c. Wood, 37 cm Provenance: Edouard d'Orjo de Marchevette (acquired in situ in 1925) By descent Didier Claes, Brussels Exhibited: Art traditionnel: Exposition universelle et intern

A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th to early 20th century Hardwood blackened all over. The female sits with legs folded back, her rotund torso

wood, kaolin, H: 33,5 cm, H: 13,2 inch Provenance: Dirk Vonck, Brussels, Belgium Wolf-Bernard Müller, Krefeld, Germany Continent: Africa

wood, rich brown to blackish brown patina, a long-legged animal as cariatid figure for a slightly vaulted pillow, rising from massive rectangular base, slightly dam., abrasion of paint H: 14 cm; B: 12

A group of four Congo style objects. Wood. 20th century. ++ Figure. 20" x 6" x 7". Base: 3". ++ Kuba style vessel. D.R. Congo. ++ Songye style mask. D. R. Congo. 10 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2". ++ Kuba sty

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye or Luba peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A strong wooden depiction of a rooster's head on a large, helmet-style mask. The rooster is depicted with a l

LUBA, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD STOOL H 10" D 7" On a wood and black pedestal measuring an overall height of 11". Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Michigan Senator, and creator of the Michigan Council for

A fine Songye fetish figure, Songye, Eki chiefdom; D.R. CongoOf classical form, the figure with enlarged head with carved wooden horn inserted at the apex, the face with wedge-shaped nose, eyes with a

Ancient patina; traces of use, animal skins. Songye, D.R. of Congo. 89x16cm. Provenance : Ex Dandoy collection, Ex Blondel, Bruxelles.

Wood, ancient patina, traces of use. Songye, D.R. of Congo. 38x19cm. Provenance : Ex Yann Lundberg, Paris

(8) African carved wood head rests, Includes Luba, Hemba, Ethiopia, DR Congo, 4"h x 11"w x 4.5"d Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese