A Fine Old Kwere Medicine Gourd Ex Karl Zabel Collection

A well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and animal hide and has an undeniable well

A well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and measures 7.5 inches tall and will inclu

A Very fine old medicine Gourd with carved wooden stopper in human form, and a deep well handled surface patina. Kwere or related ethnic group, Tanzania. The vessel sits on a simple wooden base and me

A Very fine old medicine Gourd with carved wooden stopper in female form, and a deep well handled surface patina. Kwere or related ethnic group, Tanzania. The vessel sits on a simple wooden base and m

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

A wonderfully carved Mother and Child sculpture with strong dramatic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 18.25 inches tal

A Very Fine Old Ngombe Executioners Sword with highly stylized iron blade incised with linear designs and a traditional knobbed wooden handle, all showing wear and weathering. The Sword has been custo

A fine Old Kwere Divination gourd with carved wooden articulated limbs, bits of leather, woven rope and glass beads. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The gourd/figure measures 20 inches tall in standi

A very old Ngbandi Sword,with etched blade and well worn wooden handle. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 26.5 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collection, NY since the 1980’s

An old and weathered Mpama (Western Mongo) Short Sword with stylized blade and well worn wooden handle, From the DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collection, NY since the 1980��

This is a very fine and quite lovely old carved wooden staff from the Lwena peoples of Angola, Africa. featuring two finely carved spirit faces as well as raised and incised design work, the staff has

A Rare and well weathered Old Nzakara Short sword, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sword has a highly stylized angle and measures 18.5 x 8 inches. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY c. since the 1980’

A very old Yaka Sword,with simple etched designs on blade and well worn wooden handle with ornate metal work. DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 25.5 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel Collecti

An old and fine eats African snuff gourd, probably Kikuyu from Kenya. The gourd has its original stopper and carrying chain. ex UK private collection. Early 20th century. The gourd is 4 inches in leng

A Fine and well used older Poto Short sword, DR Congo,Africa. The Sword measures 24 inches long. Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY since the 1980’s.

A very old and well used carved wooden beaker with classic ancestor style face and form, with a deep well handled surface suggesting many years of traditional use as a medicine mortar. Kuba peoples, D

A Finely carved wooden shield with classic kaolin clay pigment painted areas dividing the shield and a carved wooden handle on back. Eastern Mongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex Ka

A finely carved wooden ceremonial bowl featuring the image of a warrior with whip and shield , finely carved beard and coiffure, carved regalia and incised linear designs. Known as Agere Ifa, such bow

A carved wooden ceremonial staff with a deep well handled surface patina and featuring a kneeling devotee with hands raised supporting the axe symbol at the top of the staff. Shango is the Yoruba god

A exceedingly beautiful carved wooden couple with a well handled surface suggesting many years of traditional field use. The sculptures Measure 22 inches tall on their bases. Baule peoples, Ivory Coas

A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments a

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

Elegant old carved wooden ceremonial mask with anthropomorphic central finial and classic facial style and design. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Among the Senufo families owned and wore su