Art of Central Africa

Library of African Art Books and Catalogues. Including: African Sculpture- William Fagg; African Proverbs: The Art of Central Africa: Sculpture and Tribal Masks; Masks of West Africa- Underwood; Afric

A carved wooden figurine from Mali, Central Africa, art of the Bambara people. The piece is a Chiwara, an abstract antelope figure which is used in rituals associated with agriculture. The item is mou

Title: Ndengese Figure - Drc ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Description: People of Central Africa established in Kasai, neighbor of the Kuba, the Ndengese form one of the clans descended from a com

Title: Sanza figurative Luba / Zela - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Provenance/Additional Info: Widespread in Central Africa, this musical instrument or sanza consists of a sound box on which par

208 pp.; 97 duotone illustrations, two maps in the text, 1 two-colour foldout map, bibliography. Text: German & English. München, 1991. Perfect condition, cloth, in slipcase. KEYWORDS: 010 Africa:

P. T. Barnum's poster ''P. T. Barnums Agent Purchasing Wild Animals in Central Africa for the Greatest Show on Earth''- chromolithographic poster, published by H. A. Thomas lith Studio, 865 Broadway,

20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 9" x 7" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Chokwe are a Bantu-speaking people who inhabit the southern part of Congo, northeastern Angola, and, since t

Early 20th c. Carved wood. 12 1/2" x 4" x 3" Provenance Collection of Morton Lipkin, London Private Collection The Chokwe complex refers to a number of related tribes living in the Democratic Republic

This is a unusual and interesting old Abstract wooden idol from the Azande peoples of central Africa, the Congo region. A highly abstract human figure made of wood, known locally as "Yanda" Such idols

This is a exceedingly rare and very finely carved wood sculpture of a Mboko or bowl bearer from the Luba or Zela peoples of Congo, central Africa.This magic sculpture was designed to forecast future e

a rare old Mangbetu peoples Pipe Bowl or Stove from the Congo, central Africa.Carved wood sculpture with energetic pose and face, incised facial designs, swept up coiffure and lovely golden honey colo

A carved wooden Dance mask of the Kifwebe society in the stylized Form of an Owl. Luba or Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 8 inches ( 20 inches tall on professional c

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Azande peoples, DRC / Congo central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, adorned wit

A carved wooden mask with ornate decoration and signs of field use and wear. The mask is expertly and thinly carved. Yombe / Kongo peoples, Central Africa , DRC / Congo. The mask measures 11 x 6.5 inc

A very rare and unusual carved wooden mask from the Azande peoples of the Congo, central Africa. This is not a typical mask , as the Azande are not known for their masks. The mask is somewhat flat and

Title: Fang Ngontang wood mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Description: Oforest named Pahouins, the Fangs form a very large ethnic group, following migrations, in Central Africa, in the three rep

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Kwese peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Hand hammered brass mask with lavish adornment , including glass beads, textile remains and even an old bullet

CONGO DRC RARE LENGOLA BUKOTA FIGURE Superb geometrization and stylization for this figurine The Lengola are a forest people Bantu of Central Africa, settled in the center-east of the Democratic Repub

Carved wooden male statue from the Kusu peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa.This statue features a highly polished dark surface and overall well handled patina on eroded base. A central cavity

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

A carved wooden mask with ornate decoration and signs of field use and wear. The mask is expertly and thinly carved. Yombe / Kongo peoples, Central Africa , DRC / Congo. The mask measures 11 x 6.5 inc

A Very large and impressive sculpture from the Kongo peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A haunting carved wooden African idol of a Dog with glass eyes and magic substances sealed in chest cav

This is an older carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa. A fascinating image of a twisted face, divided by black and white pigments, with attached woven grass headdress

This is a very fine and vintage carved wooden mask from the Pende of the DRC or Congo, central Africa. A tall grass headdress and various pigments adorn this fantastic example. This mask of the mbuya