A Kongo maternity sculpture, African Tribal Art

A lovely carved wooden sculpture of a mother holding her infant child, seated cross legged and wearing ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall

A carved wooden image of a Mother and child with a dramatic facial expression and some linear designs, bead and iron adornment. Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

A carved wooden image of a female shown seated cross legged and holding a child in her arms. Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture is heavily worn and well handled, this appears to be an

A Nice older carved wooden Mother with child or Maternity sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with elaborate tattoo or scarification design

A Carved wooden effigy of a Mother and Child , known as a "Phemba" sculpture with inset glass eyes and small incised designs, The sculpture measures 9.25 inches tall.

A finely crafted wooden maternity sculpture, featuring a well carved mother holding her child, the mother decorated with raised tribal scars ans she has inset glass eyes and chest cavity sealed with g

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her child from the Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. A well weathered vintage example with a striking face and overall nice form. Carved from a heavy dense wood.

A carved wooden sculpture of a Mother holding her child, with finely incised design and a wonderful polished surface. The sculpture measures 8.25 inches tall ( 10.5 inches tall on professional custom

This is an old and rare example of Tribal Art from the Lulua peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A image of a mother holding two infants at her breast with some incised tribal motifs. Lulua sculpture

Carved wooden "Magic fetish" sculpture from the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Adorned with white kaloin clay pigment and paints, and covered in nails driven into the sculpture to activate the magic.Alt

A large carved wooden male effigy with inset compartment for magic substances and inset glass eyes, large fetish bundle on his back and shown holding a dog on a leash.Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The

A carved wooden maternity image from the Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The mother's peaked hairstyle is echoed by the coiffure of the child cradled in her lap. This sculpture was likely placed in

Title: Kongo Yombe Pfemba maternity figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: Shach the Kongo, nganga was in charge of the rituals by activating a spiritual force with a nkondi (pl. nki

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 24" Width: 7.5" Depth: 8" Weight: 3.75 lbs A colorful Yoruba maternity figure featuring a seated female figure holding two objects in her hands and

A very fine old carved wooden Mother & children sculpture on the back of a feline. The sculpture from a single piece of wood is a masterpiece of Fanti tribal arts, Ghana, West Africa. The Figure measu

This is a very large and impressive wood sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with highly stylized features and style. F

This is a very finely carved wooden Mother and children sculpture from the Afo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Such sculptures not only honor the Mother and maternity, they also relate to the origina

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

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a Mother with her two children on her lap, holding onto her breast. The Figure is Highly stylized and all carved from a single piece of wood and accented with indigo a

A carved wooden female effigy of Mother & Child with a most unusual head turned off axis. The Mother has a painted black coiffure and is shown holding her infant on her lap while sitting legs crossed.

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a dark well polished surface and featuring a bold and powerful form. The term nyeleni is derived from a traditional Bamana girl's name and has multi

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

A very finely cast effigy of a Mother & child with a highly stylized crown, and raised crescent moon shaped designs on the torso with decorated pants and tribal tattoos on the face. Yoruba peoples, Ni

A carved wooden shrine idol of a mother and child , with inset glass eyes and embellished with metal studs, a well handled and worn surface patina suggesting age and handling. Yombe peoples, Congo, Af