African Lega Cowrie Basketry Tribal Hat, DRC

Ca. mid 20thC. Good with original pigmentation intact as shown. Tribal African basketry hat Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo; cowrie shells, fiber, shells. Purchased Nyanza Gallery 1986. Ex-Nooter c

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, shells, cowrie shells and buttons. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 11'' x 5.75'' x 5.5'' (28 x 15 x

Ca. first half 20thC. Good with original patina, with surface wear and insect holes. Lega head with cowrie shells as eyes. Ex-Nooter coll.

A group of 5 African style objects. 20th century. ++ Congo style hat. DRC, Lega. 5 1/4”h x 7 3/4”diam.++ Bamana style woven bowl with cowries shells. Mali,Bamana. 4 3/4”h x 7 1/2”diam.++ Baman

A Vintage to Antique carved wooden Dance mask with woven basketry helmet and raffia grass collar / beard. The mask was embellished with old glass beads and cowrie shells. Kuba lele ethnic group, DRC/

CONGO DRC LEGA Bwami Lukwakongo Mask Beautiful heart-shaped face mask bleached with kaolin Eyes are cowry-shaped, the mouth is barely suggested Cross-shaped scarifications on the forehead and cheeks L

Antique African Lega Hunter's Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, horn. Size: 19'' x 11'' x 8'' (48 x 28 x 20 cm); Height on stand: 27.5" (70 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

African Lega Button Hat, DRC, Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons. On stand. Size: 4.5'' x 7'' x 7.5'' (11 x 18 x 19 cm); Height on Stand: 9" (23 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, S

African Lega Button Hat, DRC. A conical ceremonial cap made from woven vegetal fibers and raffia then covered with acrylic buttons in varying hues. A chin strap is also adorned in buttons. Such hats w

African Lega Button Hat, DRC. Stand not included. Size: 20'' x 10'' x 5.5'' (51 x 25 x 14 cm).

African Lega Button Hat. Size: 19'' x 8'' x 7.5'' (48 x 20 x 19 cm).

African Lega Button Hats, DRC. Size range from: 13.5'' x 9.5'' x 7'' (34 x 24 x 18 cm) to 15.5'' x 7.5'' x 6.5'' (39 x 19 x 17 cm)

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, shells, buttons, and hornbill. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 10'' x 6.5'' x 6'' (25 x 17 x 15 cm);

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and pair of claws. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size Without Strap: 10.5'' x 7'' x 5

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, scallop and other shells, root finial. Size without strap: 7'' x 6'' x 5.5'' (18 x 15 x 14 cm); Height on stand: 15.5" (39 cm). Ex. Cath

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Button Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and hair. On stand. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 12'' x 6.5'' x 7'' (30 x 1

African Lega Ceremonial Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Wood, fiber, shells and buttons. Size: 11'' x 11'' x 7'' (28 x 28 x 18 cm).

Ca. late 19th to first half 20thC. Good condition, possible missing shell(s). This may have been intended to be a bracelet but is now missing any way to be tied around the arm. Old cowries arranged in

Nice African Tribal LEGA Figure from the Bwami Society. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood and traces of red paste.. Height

Ca. second to third quarter 20thC. Very good with age appropriate wear as shown. Just mask measures approx. 9 1/4" high. Ex-Nooter coll.

CONGO DRC Amazing PENDE Colon Helmet Beautiful wooden hat Incredible and unique PENDE wooden colon helmet adorned with a chief's face in relief, a reminder of the famous emblematic ikhoko (ikoko) of t

Ca. second half 20thC. Very good with no breaks or repairs, age-appropriate surface patina wear throughout. Round base and seat; four angular elbow-like supports. Purchased Nyanza Gallery 1990. Ex-Noo

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

Title: Anthromoporphic figure Lega - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood, fabric Dimensions: 10,63