Old Kuba "Ndop" Sculpture of the King , African Art

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 carved wooden effigy of the King of the Kuba, with elaborate regalia, elegant style and a golden honey colored patina from handling over many years. The sculpture measures 16.5 x 6.5 inches.

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

A lovely and refined old wooden sculpture from the Kuba peoples of The Congo / DRC , central Africa. Measures 15 inches tall on professional custom wood base. (statue itself is 13.25 inches tall)The n

A carved wooden sculpture of the seated chief or king of the Kuba, with elaborate regalia and proud form. The sculpture is carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and measures 23 inches tall.

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

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

A very Fine carved wooden sculpture with raised and incised designs and elaborate adornment, elongated headdress and proud stance. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 15 inches tal

A find old stylized ancestral sculpture with classical facial features and post like form. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great age. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast / Mal

This is a very finely carved old wooden bust or sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The masterfully crafted figure features a Ngil type mask face on a scepter like form. the Style,

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

This is a very rare old Kuba initiation figure , with an incredibly deep well handled surface patina and plenty of signs of age and field use. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney, Ex Director

A very finely carved femal effigy shown holding an infant, who appears rather stiff which may suggest an infant who has passed away, and also shown chewing a Root, which may indicate the Iboga tree an

A rare and unusual vintage to antique carved wooden figure with protruding eyes, raised brown, and 3/4 torso, with hands to the abdomen. The sculpture is very well handled and appears to be a style as

Really nice older carved wooden sculpture of a male with ceremonial cap, enlarged head and classic facial treatment. The Statue has a nice well handled patina, and although possibly made for the art t

A carved wooden female Kuba sculpture shown in kneeling posture and with a wonderful energetic expression on the face. Kuba peoples, DRC/CONGO, Africa. Despite the weathered and worn appearance of thi

This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

Fine Tchokwe female sculpture from Angola Africa. Carved wood with gorgeous golden honey color and a very deep patina from handling. In good condition , a few stable stress fractures, a serene example

A very finely carved old wooden female effigy of a Queen mother, shown seated on stool with painted surface, cornrows in her hair and very serene life like eyes. Fanti or related ethnic group such as

A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED SUR

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of Pregnant Mother with elaborate tattoos and decorative elements. Kuba Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 23.5 inches tall on profes

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

A very old and weathered primitive sculpture of a female effigy with lip plugs , a tradition that is still practiced in this region and a sign of prestige and beauty among the Makonde peoples, Tanzani

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of West Africa. Wonderfully exaggerated style and form with a glossy black patina, incised tribal tattoos and linear designs. Such figur