Two Democratic Republic of Congo Woven Reed and Leather

Two African Salampasu, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood mukinka masks; each with woven metal overlay; L: 17 1/4" (larger, approx.)

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks, possibly muyombo; each with woven head coverings; one showing long beard trimmed in raffia (stands not include

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks, possibly muyombo; each with woven head coverings; one showing long beard trimmed in raffia (stands not include

Two Kuba cloth panels, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid 20th century, executed in hand woven and appliquéd raffia, having repeating abstract designs, 29"h x 78"l; and 22"h x 9

Large African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figure; exhibiting metal embellishments to face, and woven cloth around his waist; with two marionette like arms; H: 38 1/2" &#40

Three African Chokwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola/Zambia carved wood masks; each of various form; two showing raffia and woven embellishments (stands not included); L: 13 3/4"

20th century, African, two Democratic Republic of the Congo power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles and glass. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 37 i

A semicircular lidded box with two lizards. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century.3 1/2"h x 15"w x 9 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Si

Two Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures), including: one standing with arm raised, wrapped in various materials; together with kneeling figure with

Two African, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood pieces, including: vessel with seated female to lower; together with bound figure between two posts, possibly Hemba/Luba; H: 12 3/4" (

Two African, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood helmet masks, each of various cultures, including: Tabwa, with long raffia attached; together with Bembe mask with polychrome detailing; H: 12

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, woven raffia  tie-dyed and with supplemental color, likely mid-20th century. Very nice example.Approximate size, 240" x 26". PROVENANCE: Fr

Group of five various African carved wood masks, including: two Chokwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) with raffia attachments; Hemba, D.R.C. chimpanzee form; together with two show

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa, woven raffia cloth, with open work, including embroidered open zig-zag patterning (mishyeeng) and open circles (ngeentshy, or ‘boils’). Very

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, woven raffia  textile, with alternating red-dyed and natural colored border squares, and embroidery with cowries across the central panels

Two Kuba Shoowa panels Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century Both with bound edges and mounted on black fabric panel, one in four joined sections; sold together with a Kuba cloth panel. (3).L: 21

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, woven raffia cloth, with embroidered open circles (ngeentshy) and complex embroidered symbols on the border. Wonderful, very large examp

Pende carved and painted wood mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, with braided and woven vegetable fiber, approx. 11.5"h x 7.5"w x 5'd Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

African Banza Throwing Knife, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, steel and woven fiber, h. 17 in., w. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary Ar

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, a woven raffia skirt, red with black applied dye. Likely first half of the 20th century, 160" x 32" PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Phili

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome kifwebe masks (stands not included); L: 18" (largest, approx.)

Two African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures; one Yombe maternity group with metal elements to face; the other kneeling, with firearm; H: 32 3/4" (taller, approx.&#4

Item/Description: Decorative Salampasu style woven straw mask from Democratic Republic of Congo ( Zaire ). Entire surface woven including wreath-like crown of balls, netting to back. Dangle drop adorn

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks; pumbu style; together with muyombo exhibiting beard trimmed in raffia (stands not included); L: 28" &#