10066) African carved Songye half figure, from DR

1945 AFRICAN TRADE DENGESE CARVED WOOD HALF FIGURE, KUBA, DR CONGO An exceedingly rare, nicely carved half-figure, with head, arms, and torso only. The figure has deeply incised decorative scarring o

DESCRIPTION: Wooden carved Kifwebe teaching figure, Songye, D.R. Congo. Wears customary costume for initiation ceremony: Blackened fiber strips attached to a row of holes on the bottom of the mask, a

A carved wood and painted half figure with classic form, hands to abdomen, protruding navel, and a well handled surface patina. The figure likely served as a divination idol and measures 4.75 inches (

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with original patina and age-appropriate surface patina wear. Songye truncated figure, arms not defined, DRC. The head cavity used for magic herbs has a round object ins

Item: Songye figure carved in wood Origin: Congo Date: 1st half of 20th century Materials: Wood and pigments Dimensions: 25 x 5cm Additional Information: Sold with certificate and Metal pedestal Pleas

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear, stains and rubs to the original patina. Red pigment traces remain, along with age crack(s) as shown. Ex-Nooter coll.

A fine Songye fetish figure, Songye, Eki chiefdom; D.R. CongoOf classical form, the figure with enlarged head with carved wooden horn inserted at the apex, the face with wedge-shaped nose, eyes with a

Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with head turned to the right, vegetable fiber pouch, darkened patina, 19.5"h x 4.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Ph

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures, including: standing male; half-bodied female with bead embellishments; together with hollowed body with metal inset

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures, including: standing male; half-bodied female with bead embellishments; together with hollowed body with metal inset

Carved wooden female image with enlarged head, squared chin and undeniable great smile. The Songye believe that such "magic" idols would protect them from death and disease. From the DR Congo, central

Great Songye neck rest, from D.R. Congo. Beautiful carved figure with a good patina. The wooden neck rest is widely used by women to protect their hairdo. When they lie on the support with their neck,

African Songye Carved Figure and Wood Mask Assortment (4) items including (3) masks having painted / stained finish; and figure depicting a male having a patterned torso and arms, wearing a braided ne

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

Songye figure copy carved in wood Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bi

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

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 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

A rare carved wooden Songye fetish figure known as "katatora" or "Kakishi" and features a classic Songye face with tall antelope horn, as well as a ring shaped form and accented with metal tacks. Trad

Yaka Peoples, large carved male figure, ex-museum, DR Congo, carved and painted wood with seashells, fur tuft, and braided wicker or reed anklet, on wooden stand, museum accession numbers to edge of s

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 Possibly Songye Wood Carved Figure with Sword. Measures 28-1/2'. Condition: Small loss to the top decoration, small hairlines or else good condition. Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00 Domestic Shippi

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 20.25" Width: 5.25" Depth: 5.25" Weight: 4.75 lbs A standing Songye figure with a large animal horn on top of its head. It has been wrapped with raf