A Hemba Commemorative Portrait of a Chief (Singiti)

A carved wooden male effigy with classic facial style, and overall form, deep well handled surface patina and signs of age and weathering. The Hemba would commission such portraits of deceased chiefs

A very fine and handsome wood sculpture of an important chief of the Hemba peoples. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with a well handled and polished surface, finely crafted facial f

This is a carved wooden commemorative portrait of a chief or important ancestor known as a "Singiti" sculpture from the Hemba peoples, of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. carved from a very heavy dense

This carved wooden male effigy represents an idealized portrait of a Hemba Singiti ancestor, such sculptures commemorated important deceased chiefs and important members of the tribe to recall their p

A Well weathered and worn sculpture of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction. Such commissions were divinely sanctioned when a sitting chief was visited

Old and authentic example of the Arts of the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction.

A tall carved wooden male effigy with deep well handled surface and classic form. This idealized portrait commemorated and honored the lifetime accomplishments of a deceased male ancestor. With its se

A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These fig

Framed Thangka with commemorative portrait. [Frame: 43 3/4" H x 27 1/2" W]. In good condition.

Small round brooch with portrait of George Washington under glass with brass mount. Portrait appears to be a hand-colored lithograph. Extended c-clasp. Likely early 19th C. Approx. 1" diameter.

Ca. at least 19thC. Very good with no apparent major breaks or repairs. Genuine antique sculpture from Nigeria. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface los

Ca. late 19th to first half 20thC. Fair with wood losses, a missing ear, and various wood age faults. Age-appropriate for a statue as old as this one. Considered a Luba style, this standing figure fea

Described By: Michelle HFA DBJQ NFDD Title: Ralph Sperry Native American Portrait Chief Yowlachie Yakama Tribe Washington Oil Painting Description:Ralph Sperry Native American Portrait Chief Yowlachie

An African D.R.C. Congo Hemba Singiti male power figure sculpture (19th Century), carved wood, pigment, glass depicting male ancestral figure with carved opening at top of head with small wood rods st

An African DRC Congo Hemba Singiti male figure sculpture (20th century) carved wood depicting male ancestor with closed almond shaped eyes pronounced forehead, three lobed coiffure and beard, with han

Artist: Ira Yeager (Born 1938) Medium: Oil and acrylic on canvas Title: "1847" lower right (Native American Portrait, Chief with Headdress) Signature: "Ira Yeager" lower right Size: 20" x 20"; 21 3/4"

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/26610276_54193-herman-heyn-little-wound-chief-ogallala-sioux-c . RARE 19th C O/C Native American Seminole Indian Portrait "Chief Osceola" On Copper Signed. Frame M

Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War "Marquis de Lafayette" Triumphal Return Tour Period Commemorative Portrait Brooch Hand-Tinted Gold Gilt c. 1824 "Marquis de Lafayette" Triumphal Return Tour and Vis

Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War 1824 Lafayette’s Tour of America Commemorative Portrait c. 1824, Marquis de Lafayette Commemorative Brass Box with Was Figure of the French Aristocrat and Militar

Large Tibetan Mineral pigments on paper, Thangka style commemorative portrait. Framed. 20Lbs. Framed 29.5” x 56.25”From the collection of Morton and Mary Field, Beverly Hills, CA. The majority

A Well weathered and worn sculpture of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction. Such commissions were divinely sanctioned when a sitting chief was visited

In present-day Ghana, terracotta sculptures produced by women have played a central role in Akan funerary rites. Made from humble clay, this head is a commemorative portrait created to honor a departe

Portrait, Chief Charlo," 14" x 11," sight signed lower right, -562681-C

12 Books on Chinese Art & History; Worshiping the Ancestors Chinese Commemorative Portraits, Stanford University Press 2001; Ancient Chinese Bronze Art Casting the Precious Sacral Vessel, China House