Old African Carved Wood Box (Kuba)

RUBA CARVED WOOD CAMWOOD POWDER BOX - Made by Kuba Tribe in Congo; Used for camwood powder ; Condition - Good condition, dark patina, sold old damage to top ; Measures: 2.5"H x 4.75"W x 10.75"D ; Esti

Old Dogon Carved Wood Figural Container Box, Mali, Africa. Size: 31'' x 15'' x 88'' (79 x 38 x 224 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

2nd-3rd quarter 20thC. Measurements are made using only the wood mask itself, not including the raffia or feathers. Impressive Kuba face mask from Central Democratic Republic of Congo. Fine original c

Carved wood box, Kuba style, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 12" x 5.5" x 5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kuba-style carved wood box, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate dimensions: 15" x 4" x 4" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Elongated carved wood Kuba cosmetic box with lizard figure in relief in the middle, geometric textile relief design on sides and top. Finish is a red tukula powder finish. Provenance Christie's Catalo

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good, with shown crack. Cosmetic storage box, crescent form; elaborate incised geometric detail; crescent shape on lid; encrusted with tukula powder. Purchased Galerie 62

Group (6) Kuba boxes, DR Congo, carved wood with dark patina, the surface carved with geometric patterns, lids secured with cord fiber, 11"h (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Phi

This is a Old Wooden Figurative Ritual Container from the Chokwe Tribe of Angola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Chokwe have strong beliefs that are associated with their history in Angol

A Fine Kuba back-rest, carved wood with incised tribal motifs and obvious field use and wear.The back rest measures 14.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: Ex. Gelbard Collection, NY; Acquired from Dr. Kenneth A

Africa,20th Century Oblong shaped spouted pot decorated with lines and pointed shapes around the rim with old metal repairs. Wood, metal,6 1/4" x 10 1/2" dia., From the collection of a Peacedale, Rhod

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Fine throughout with rich original patina and age-appropriate surface patina wear, old repair shown in photos. Handled Kuba cup, Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Very good throughout as shown with fine original patina, please note old repair shown in photo 5. Kuba tall tumbler style cup, Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally fr

A Finely carved box with tight fitted lid and featuring raised and incised designs. Boxes such as these were for storing tukula, a reddish powder made from the bark of a tree. It was used for body and

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF KUBA PEOPLE ZAIRE Marriage Box large size carved wood with dark brown patina & red cam wood p

Appears and smells very old 28"x12"x13"

A carved wooden box with fitted lid in the form of a mask face with elaborate carved details. Boxes such as these were for storing tukula--a reddish powder made from the bark of a tree. It was traditi

Carved from a heavy dense wood, The image of a Kuba King "Ndop" seated cross legged on his throne. This sculpture has a well handled surface patina suggesting actual age and field use. Traditionally N

A highly stylized mask with curled horns and large flattened nose. Carved from a hard wood and painted with geometric tribal motifs. This mask type, called "Pwoom Itok" or "Ishen Maal" is occasionally

African Yoruba Diviner's Box and Tray, Nigeria. Circular box of carved wood with very old, native repairs. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver, purchased Lome, Togo, 1983. Size: 7'' x 21'' x 21'' (18 x 53

A Carved wooden crescent shaped lidded container with a fine mask like face with arched brows and ornate incised tribal motifs. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The Box measures 9 inches. provenance:

Old and Interesting Kuba peoples sculpture, Congo, Africa. carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a seated ancestor, likely a Ndop sculpture to commemorate an important chief. Measuring 14.5 inc

(5) African wood pieces to include 2 Kuba tribe ointment boxes from Zaire, 2 African heddle pulleys missing their rods, together with a carved wood stirrup, largest 9" h

This is a very fine old wood sculpture of an important chieftain of Kuba kingdom. The figure is carved from a dense heavy wood with ornate designs and a proud stance. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The