A Rare Old Tabwa Comb Field collected prior to 1965

A well handled and worn carved wooden hair pick or comb with ancestor face on the handle as well as some incised linear designs. The Comb measures 9 x 2.25 inches. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. P

Carved from a dense wood with undeniable well handled surface patina and classic ancestor form as the handle. The Comb measures 8.25 x 3 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Provenance: F

This is a very old and finely carved wooden staff from the Tabwa or Rungo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Field collected by Dean Ripa in the 1980's. The staff measures 29.5 inches tall/long

A very rare and fascinating old female shrine idol with a classic heart shaped face accented kaolin clay and a whimsical pose to her arms. The bottom of the torso evolves into a circular base form tha

A rare carved wooden Kumu mask. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance:- Field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney in Congo, thence to Dr. Ken Adelman, Former director of USAID Zaire, prio

A fine and rare old Yoruba Ogboni bronze Staff finial, a 19th Century example that was field collected by Louise Clark, a Peace Corp worker in Nigeria in 1965. The staff finial measures 4 3/8 inches t

A very rare old carved wooden post with spirit or mask face on top and painted with a red mineral pigment. Salampasu peoples, Congo, Africa. The post measures 21 inches tall. Provenance: Field collect

Extremely rare Pere carved wooden dance mask in avian form with mineral pigment. This old mask measures 11 x 7.75 inches and was field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney (director of Catholic Aid agencie

A highly stylized carved wooden ladle with ancestral face on top and wonderful overall form. A feast ladle generally awarded to the most hospitable women in the village and yearly harvest ceremonies.

Ubangi mask; Ngbaka or Ngbandi peoples mask, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A carved wooden face mask with incised tribal scar designs and signs of use over many years. Stained red with organic pigments. Hand Dr

This is a very rare old Kuba initiation figure , with an incredibly deep well handled surface patina and plenty of signs of age and field use. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney, Ex Director

A Carved wooden Three headed Magic fetish with thick encrusted surface covered in organic matter that will sweat if near heat. This is a field used shrine idol that was field collected by Dean Ripa in

A carved wooden mask with dramatic facial style, encrusted surface, rattan woven border and undeniable Great smile. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A metal d

This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965, with a written authentication fr

A carved wooden face mask with raffia grass adornment, and wonderful exaggerated treatment to the eyes, similar to large owl eyes, possibly suggesting the ability of great sight. The mask is accented

A very fine old Beaded panel from a Baby carrier, featuring stylized horn bill bird images. Iban peoples / Dayak tribe, Borneo / Kalimantan, Indonesia. The panel measures 12.25 x 11 inches. - Provenan

This is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosion

A carved wooden helmet style mask with kaolin clay accent on the face and embellished with linear designs, as well as a zoomorphic finial. Suku peoples, Congo, Africa, Provenance: - Ex. Dr. Kenneth Ad

A Fine and rare Old Luchazi Mask, Zambia, C. 1920’s or earlier. A carved wooden mask with incised geometric designs, brow and beard. A well weathered surface suggests ritual use. Luchazi peoples, Za

A rare old carved wooden and iron prestige axe with ancestor effigy on wooden handle. The Axe measures 16 x 5.5 inches. Field collected by Marc Friedrich in Angola, Africa in 1980.

This is an antique carved wooden staff or walking stick with a finely carved ancestor face and incised designs. Tabwa or Rungu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Staff measures 44 inches tall. A

A Rare Old Double Hunstien Garra figure - Field collected by John C. Edler, C. 1988 in Papua New Guinea. This carved wooden mask like sculpture was kept within ceremonial houses among the Bahinemo peo

This is a very rare old carved wooden sculpture from the Mbole / Yela ethnic group, Congo, Africa. A carved wooden female effigy with dark patinated surface and kaolin clay painted face. The sculpture

This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 52 inches tall x 12.5 inches wide and has been mounted to a metal display stand( the stand is a bit old and rusty) N