Tabwa Spirit Pot, D. R. Congo

wood, middle brown patina, remains of black pigment, carved with three human heads, collection number Linden Museum Stuttgart "43508 Urua H. Fonck" and "43508" at the backside, min. dam., fine cracks,

Title: Mask – Wood – Tabwa – Congo DRC Description: Stylistic wooden Tabwa mask from DR Congo. Apart from the well known bushcow masks, the Tabwa have also, though in a small number,

African Art Tabwa Statue from DR Congo. The dimension 22.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $60.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

African Art Tabwa Statue is from DR Congo. The dimension is 15.5 inches high x 3.75 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $40.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internationa

African Art Tabwa Mask is from Dr Congo. The dimension is 11 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continenta

Terracotta drinking pot with multiple bulbous wells at its base, possibly relating to a ceremony of unity. A Bangba artifact, according to collector's notes. (Similar attributed to Zande, Mangbetu.) D

19th c. Kifwebe of the Songye/Luba Peoples, North Shaba, (Katanga, DR Congo), in painted and carved wood with downturned horns of a Ram, symbol of virility and leadership. Displayed on a black metal m

wood, hide, animal hair, feathers, plant fibre, reptile skin, base Acting as intercessors between ancestral spirits and the living, such larger "minkisi" were intended to benefit the entire community.

Title: Nkisi triple faces mask - Nail, Wood - Bakongo - DR Congo Description: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo with three faces. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo

DescriptionBeautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, su

Kuba Peoples, large textile, 20th c., DR Congo, exceptionally long cloth, nicely finished with border panel, approx. 218"l x 33"w Provenance: Purchased from Tabwa, NY

Enormous Bakongo mask from Congo. Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout

Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout at it. The eyes are made from glas

Authentic Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces lik

Very interesting Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Good cond

Large incised black and white art pottery Acoma pot titled SPIRIT OF THE ELK and signed R&M Romero (Robyn & Mike Romero of Sky City New Mexico). 12.5 x 12.5 inches, mouth is 7 in diameter. Excellent c

A very uncommon carved wooden dance mask with raised tribal scars and motifs and two animal like horns. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Central Africa. The mask has a well handled and worn surface and meas

To include "Spirits Embodied: Art of the Congo" by Evan M. Maurer and Niangi Batulukisi, "Tabwa - The Rising of a New Moon: A Century of Tabwa Art" edited by Allen F. Roberts and Evan M. Maurer, "Arts

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. This female sculpture ha

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin (darkened), of oval vaulted form, carved with the representation of a small "kifwebe" mask in the centre, surrounded by flat incised band ornaments, massive handle back

wood, pigments, glass, metal, rest. (base), plinth This figure captivates with a particularly beautiful face, which is dominated by large glazed eyes with painted pupils. The hairstyle, which is strik

wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

wood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, constricted facial features with prominent eyes, handwritten collection number on the backside of the base "Ya37", slightly dam., base; probably u

rattan, wood (frame and grip board), The weave of this shield is particularly dense and accurately worked, the large grip board on the back particularly elaborately decorated. After the troops return,