A Lega figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

A Lega figure Democratic Republic of Congo Carved ivory, shown standing, with prominent head, button eyes, broad nose and thin mouth, with etched decoration to the neck, the body cylindrical, the cond

Ca. early 20thC. Lega, armless figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Classic heart-shaped Lega face with worn white kaolin. Very good with age-appropriate wear with superb original dark patina.

African Lega Wood Fertility Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, mid to late 20th century On a wood block stand. Height 9 3/4 inches. C The Estate of Sara Roosevelt Wilford

Nice African Tribal LEGA Figure from the Bwami Society. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood and traces of red paste.. Height

Africa, ca. 20th century. Bene Lula figure and taller Lega figure, a Bwami society figure. Both figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Custom bases. MEASUREMENTS Height of tallest including ba

**Originally Listed At $750** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figurine used for ceremonial performances in order to teac

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, Bwami society, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and remarkable hand-carved wood figure known as an iginga - a generic Lega

Lega Peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood idol figure, 20th century, featuring four carved masques / faces. 15.25" H x 3.75" diameter. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese mus

Miniature figure from Songye people, Democratic Republic of Congo. Highly-stylized features - not least of which is the use of dark and light contrast to delineate forms within the figure - indicate i

AFRICAN LEGA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO MASK (LUKWAKONGO) H 20" W 5" D 4.5" Wood with traces of white paint, raffia fibers. Mask dimensions: 8" X 5" X 3". On custom metal stand in wood plinth. Mid

A Hemba figure Democratic Republic of Congo Carved wood, the male figure shown with a strong brow and oversized eyes, the broad neck leading to wide rounded shoulders, the arms held to the sides, lowe

A yombe figure seated on an animal, DRC, Africa:12" W x 9 1/2" D x 22" H

A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th to early 20th century Hardwood blackened all over. The female sits with legs folded back, her rotund torso

Ca. early 20thC. Metoko Janus M/F standing figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment. Christie's, Paris, 16 June 2009, Lot 284. Ex-Bonhams. Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.

A Songye or Kusu power figure Democratic Republic of Congo, finely rendered with numerous attachments of empowering materials about the head, chest, and waist. Areas of resinous patina over lustrous w

Ca. late 19thC. Bankongo ancestor figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good with age appropriate wear, including head gear, and glass eyes. Ex-colonial collection Louvain, Leuven Belgium. Ex-Tad

Three African Half-Figures Democratic Republic of Congo/Gabon, early 20th century One Luba/Hemba diviner's kabeja Janus figure, One Fang cylindrical female with bead eyes. O

A Kusu Standing Ancestor Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century Hardwood with earthen red-brown patina, high points polished from handling. Cubistic form with hands on hips with palms

African Yaka "Mbwoolo" or Standing Medicinal Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, wood, kaolin, tukula powder, h. 7 1/2 in.; on wood stand, overall h. 8 1/4 in. Provenance: Gift of Francoise B.

Luba Peoples, carved male figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, base with small square copper insert for stand, 14.25"h x 4"w x 4.75"d Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Large Pende carved polychrome funeral figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, likely a grave marker, 20.5"h x 7"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Ca. mid 20thC. Good with original pigmentation intact as shown. Tribal African basketry hat Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo; cowrie shells, fiber, shells. Purchased Nyanza Gallery 1986. Ex-Nooter c

Titel: LEGA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Subtitle: Mask. Technique: Wood, partial remains of kaolin. Measurement: 17 x 8 x 4cm. Frame/Pedestal: Metal stand (20 x 7 x 5cm, total height:

Hemba Male Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood with dark brown patina Height 23 1/4in (59cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, CA, acquired in the 1960s Thenc