Ceremonial ax "kibiki" or "kasolwa" - D. R. Congo, Luba-Shankadi, Kamina

Zeremonial-Axt, "kibiki" Luba, Shankadi, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. L 43 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A prestige axe known as a kibiki or a kasolwa, with a forged-iron blade fitted into a thin s

Inventive, decorative equestrian sculpture in the style of Shankadi-Luba, D.R. Congo, 10.5"h

Zeremonial-Axt, "kibiki" Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Glasperlen. L 40 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich dur

Title: Ceremonial Staff – Beads, Raphia, Wood – Luba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic wooden staff from the Luba people of DR Congo. Staffs of command or scepters, were always em

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

wood, brown patina, typical form, min. dam., cracks, traces of abrasion, base H: 11,5 cm, H: 4,5 inch Continent: Africa

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

DESCRIPTION: Bayaka carved wooden ceremonial mask of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Oval-shaped head with projecting ears, and beard, bulging eyes, and narrow neck. Traces of pigment in crease.

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

147 Schalenträgerin, "mboko" (TRIBAL ART) Luba-Shankadi, DR Kongo Kunstgewerbe / pièce d'artisanat / handicraft Holz. H 39,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Publiz

146 Schalenträgerin, "mboko" (TRIBAL ART) Luba-Shankadi, DR Kongo Kunstgewerbe / pièce d'artisanat / handicraft Holz. H 50,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Kurt Hösli-Brutschin (1928-2006), Basel. Publiz

Sitz, "kipona" Luba-Shankadi, DR Kongo Kiloko of Bussangu Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 33 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel. - Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 3 000 / 6 000 EU

Axt (Szepter), "kibiki" Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz. L 40 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung u

Axt (Szepter), "kibiki" Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Polsternägel. H 37 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältig

Kifwebe Society, Luba, D.R. Congo, mask, executed in black against yellowed white, somewhat smallish example, signs of age and use, 15"h. Provenance: Retired Southern California Art Professor who coll

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

Wahrsagegerät / Griff Luba-Shankadi, DR Kongo Divination implement / Handle Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 13 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Bern. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 100 / 200

CONGO DRC LUBA Cup Bearer Beautiful Shankadi cup bearer, with her typical cascading haircut The famous “Cup bearers” of the Luba are sacralized sculptures, representing a seated, kneeling

(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

Wood, ancient patina and various materials. Luba, D.R. of Congo. 24x9cm

Kuba Peoples, (4) tribal artifacts, DR Congo, including a ceremonial knife, 14"l; a crocodile-shaped friction oracle, 18"l, a cup, 5.75"h, and a semi-circular box with lid, 11.25"l Provenance: Estate