Rare Songye Carved Wood Power Figure, Democratic

African carved wood "Nkisi" power figure, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, animal horn, almond-shaped eyes, applied metal plates, hands resting on torso, approx 35.5"h, 14.75lbs Start

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood nkisi (power) figure; wrapped in woven cloth and strings of variously colored glass beads; with metal elements to face; H: 16 1/4&

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi (power) figures; each standing, wearing a pierced mask; two with beaded necklaces; H: 17" (tallest, ap

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi (power) figures; each exhibiting various embellishments, including: bells, metal overlay and beads; H: 19 1/4&

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi (power) figures; each draped in various beads and cowrie shells; with metal embellishments to faces; H: 36 1/2" (

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood nkisi (power) figures; each with with two heads and one body; one exhibiting rope-like bindings to necks; the other with beade

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood nkisi (power) figures; each with with two heads and one body; one exhibiting rope-like bindings to necks; the other with beade

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A striking and imposing figure of a standing female with elongated neck, hand-carved from wood. A wooden imitation-ho

Teke Carved Wood Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo 14 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. overall. Height of figure 13 1/2 in. Sold Sotheby's NY, A Private German Collection, November 2004, Lot 120.

A Songye Wood Power Figure  Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 25 5/16 inches (64.4 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted in 2001

Two African Power Figures. Including: a Songye Power Figure. Carved wood, with cowrie shell, metal,leather, and beaded decoration. Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, April 7, 1967, lot 229;

Three: 20th c. Songye Community Power Figure Carved wood, beads, string, fiber 34" x 9" x 10 1/2" Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu, California Merton Simpson, New York, Archive #9613 Allan Stone

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

Large Songye Nkisi Congo Power Figure Carved Wood Statue. Measurements in inches: 38 high x 10 across Condition:Normal wear with age and use Shipping:We offer in-house shipping. Item(s) will be packed

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures; each standing; one carrying a mask and wearing a long string of beads around its neck and waist; the other with metal stud emb

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures; each standing; one carrying a mask and wearing a long string of beads around its neck and waist; the other with metal stud emb

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes i

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

Four African Miniature Songye Masks and Power Figures. Carved wood, paint and rafia. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Ranging in size from: 5.5'' x 2.5'' x 2.5'' (14 x 6 x 6 cm). Heigh

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" &#40

African Carved Wood Nail Power Figure in the Form of a Dog , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, body pierced with iron nails and metal fragments, h. 10 1/2 in., l. 22 in