ANCIENT ROYAL KUBA CENTRAL CONGO SPEAR WEAPON

A choice Kuba spear-tip from the Congo region, c. early to mid-1900's. This exceptional example is 32 inches long and is forged from Africa iron, with a heavy mid-rib and hollow shaft. Beautiful old p

A choice Kuba spear-tip from the Congo region, c. Early to Mid-1900's. It is nicely forged from African iron, with a heavy mid-rib and hollow shaft. L: 23 1/4 in (58.9 cm). Beautiful old patina. Ex Ca

(3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

Kuba, Zaire (DR Congo), iron spear with two attached bells, and metal stand, 51.75"H PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A large and intricate beaded mask from the Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. A wonderful Kuba lele [peoples mask with ornate designed headdress with multiple layers of work. The mask measures 23 in

A carved wooden male effigy with a most unusual pose, with the hands covering his ears and a deep well handled surface patina. Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall.C

A very long woven grass skirt or textile with intricate tribal designs. Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. Measures 116 x 19 inches.

Extra Long hand woven grass cloth with applique tribal designs. Wonderful earth tone colors and designs.Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. Measures 116 x 21 inches.

Extra Long hand woven grass cloth with applique tribal designs. Wonderful earth tone colors and designs.Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. Measures 116 x 21 inches

This lot contains 2 works of Shoowa Velvet from the Kuba peoples, with wonderful geometric designs all wpoven from grass. Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. Both panels measure approx 18 x 18 inches

Beaded Painted w/Cowrie Shells Approx 22"Tx20"Wx23"D

Detailed Beading glass beads cowrie shells 20th century 24"Tx19"Wx23"D

Face on both sides Approx 21"Tx20"Wx19"D

A carved wooden and painted helmet mask , a Bwoom variant with exaggerated facial features. Kuba - Ngongo, Bongo helmet mask (Northern Kuba Bwoom variant) Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex. Sol an

A Beautiful old field used dance mask with elaborate painted designs and embellished with shells beads and textiles. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask is known as "Ngaady a Mwaash" t

A very fine old Ishen Maal or Pwoom Itok carved wooden mask with feathered headdress. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 x 14 inches. A metal display stand can also be

Carved from a single piece of wood with remnants of painted designs and a deep well handled surface suggesting years of field use. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.25 inc

A Large Dramatic old carved wooden helmet mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and very strong carving styles. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask has an undeniable patina from field

Wood, ancient brown patina. Kuba, D.R. of Congo. 18,5x16x29cm. Provenance : Private collection, ex collection of Jean and Claudine Thouvenin, Nancy, France.

A carved wooden Kuba portrait cup with incised and raised designs, openwork handle and a well handled surface patina. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The cup measures 7.25 inches tall. Prove

A Carved wooden helmet style mask embellished with various hammered metals, seeds, glass beads and shells. Decorated with incised linear designs. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask mea

An African Bwoom Royal Mask, Kuba Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century, Having carved wood, copper, glass beadwork, cowrie shells, raffia, seed pods, fabric and animal hair. H: 22 W: 8 1/2 D: 11

A finely carved wooden anthropomorphic sculpture of an ancestor, with carved coiffure, hands to abdomen and closed eyes, a meditative pose suggesting worship. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

Carved wood, painted beading w/shells 12.5"Wx13"T